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Imperial Creative Engineering => Custom Contests => Topic started by: Tamer on January 04, 2015, 01:11:11 PM
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STAR WARS 6 INCH SCALE CUSTOM CHALLENGE
Details:
6 inch in scale
Theme can only be STAR WARS
Can be from any Star Wars Time Frame (including Expanded Universe)
This one is pretty simple folks. You just need to create a brand new Star Wars 6 inch Scale Custom. It has to be an all new custom (never shared before including work in progress pictures). If you can, include a reference image that you are working from if its a character we might not be familiar with.
This contest will run from now till March 4th, 2015. You can include extra accessories, a small diorama, etc. but all that is needed is one custom figure. Work in Progress pictures are welcome (as many as you would like), but please let us know of your final submission here by typing, "FINAL ENTRY" and including no more than five images of your finished work.
I haven't totally worked out the prize list yet, but I will definitely work those out with the emphasis going to six inch figures. If you have any questions be sure to ask, but its high time we got this one started. Have fun!
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Well... Looks like I'll be saving up next month to get in on this... Not quite sure what I'll do for it, but I'm sure I'll get some inspiration from somewhere.
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Got a couple of ideas. Just need to start
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Yeah I have one good idea. Not a real cool character But it won't cost a whole lot to build. Haven't really gotten into 6" the scalpers in my area are like jackels I can't even find any except online.
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Sweet. I just determined yesterday I was going to start the new year getting back on the custom wagon. Think I'm going to be working on a 6 inch Starkiller
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Cool.
I've got the idea, I've got most of the parts.
Let's do it!
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Cool I have a few idea's already, I'll get started on them once a move house in two weeks.
Ron
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Does it have to be an established character or character type, or can it be an original character?
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Does it have to be an established character or character type, or can it be an original character?
Thinking some type of established character, but that can be spread across the full Star Wars Universe and timeline.
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It has to be an all new custom (never shared before including work in progress pictures).
Just read this, now im bummed. I was so pumped to finish by the due date. :( oh well, it is what it is. i look forward to seeing everyone's completed work. :D
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I'm Gonna do a Mando, just need to decide who...
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Well I guess it's time to make a 6"tie fighter of some type!
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Well I guess it's time to make a 6"tie fighter of some type!
Vehicles are definitely welcome, but don't forget the custom figure!
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Glad to see everyone is excited and has the creative vibes flowing! This is going to be a good one!
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I got an idea but need a custom lightsaber, I have sculpey 3 would that work or would it become brittle?
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I got an idea but need a custom lightsaber, I have sculpey 3 would that work or would it become brittle?
Sculpey 3 is good I have used it before and never had any problems.
Ron
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Thinking between two ideas... lets see which one plays out and wins in my head, lol
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Hi All,
Here is some WIP pics of the figure I'm doing and it's from the fan film Makazie One - http://www.makazieone.com/ (http://www.makazieone.com/). Due to moving in just under a week I thought I would get at least one figure done for the comp just incase I don't get a chance to do anymore.
I have started filling in the joints and have added the neck cover by using AVES fixit sculpt, the karma is from an old piece of material I had in the cloth box and everything else is the standard 6" Hasbro Stormtrooper.
I have added a reference pic to show what am after.
Ron
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I was gonna ask if you seen the Makazie One video for some great ideas, would love to see a stormy helm popping out of a swamp
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I was gonna ask if you seen the Makazie One video for some great ideas, would love to see a stormy helm popping out of a swamp
Yeah I saw it a few months back and loved it and if you look on the WIP dio there is a stormy helmet that is going to be in the water.
Ron
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Looks great Ron. Time to get that as an update on the front page.
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Looks great Ron. Time to get that as an update on the front page.
As always thanks Shawn and almost finished this one so hopefully I'll have it up by the end of the weekend.
Ron
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Hi All,
The dio is almost complete I just have to had a few more layers of realistic water to the swamp and add a small amount of weathering to the ground work and figure and then I will get my usual outdoor pics done.
Ron
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The water looks fantastic, Ron.
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Maybe its the vegetation or the water, but this just looks hyper-realistic to me. Wow Ron, I think you are definitely in the groove now my friend. I am gonna use this for the front page update today.
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The water looks fantastic, Ron.
Cheers mate.
Maybe its the vegetation or the water, but this just looks hyper-realistic to me. Wow Ron, I think you are definitely in the groove now my friend. I am gonna use this for the front page update today.
Thanks mate.
Ron
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Ron its lookin good bud super realistic I like the swamp idea and the paint apps on the trooper are great.
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Ron its lookin good bud super realistic I like the swamp idea and the paint apps on the trooper are great.
Thanks mate.
Ron
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Hi All,
Here is my "FINAL ENTRY".
Ron
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awesome job Ron. Fantastic work with the whole thing. Your diorama pieces never cease to inspire. I've never been a fan of taking the action figure and making a static piece out of them, as I want to be able to "play" with my toys, IE: pose them and move them. But I have thought about doing small dios like this as set pieces which my figures can be posed into for display... and every time I see one of your pieces I want to revisit that idea.
Anyway, I picked up parts for my project yesterday. I went to target, 2 walgreens, walmart and TRU.... I had no real project in mind and was looking for inspiration as I went... I found a tie pilot at walgreens but didn't want to use it for this project.... I almost bought a han to do something with, even sat on my phone at TRU for a while trying to research ideas to do with it (ESB han? ROTJ endor han?... boring!)... then in a stroke of last second looking I found a clone trooper. I grabbed it with a brilliant thought... to re-visit a past project that I never fully completed........ I will leave you with that for now, but I will say, that this figure will be meant for a vehicle I have already created ;)
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awesome job Ron. Fantastic work with the whole thing. Your diorama pieces never cease to inspire. I've never been a fan of taking the action figure and making a static piece out of them, as I want to be able to "play" with my toys, IE: pose them and move them. But I have thought about doing small dios like this as set pieces which my figures can be posed into for display... and every time I see one of your pieces I want to revisit that idea.
Anyway, I picked up parts for my project yesterday. I went to target, 2 walgreens, walmart and TRU.... I had no real project in mind and was looking for inspiration as I went... I found a tie pilot at walgreens but didn't want to use it for this project.... I almost bought a han to do something with, even sat on my phone at TRU for a while trying to research ideas to do with it (ESB han? ROTJ endor han?... boring!)... then in a stroke of last second looking I found a clone trooper. I grabbed it with a brilliant thought... to re-visit a past project that I never fully completed........ I will leave you with that for now, but I will say, that this figure will be meant for a vehicle I have already created ;)
Thanks heaps buddy and I for one can't wait to see what you do for a static dio and good pick up on the clone and I look forward to seeing yours and the other members entries.
Ron
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I think I'll join in on this..might as well since Im just starting the figure anyway...never been in one of these contests..do I need to post progress pics here? or just in my thread?
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I think I'll join in on this..might as well since Im just starting the figure anyway...never been in one of these contests..do I need to post progress pics here? or just in my thread?
This is the place to post your images of your project. Just make sure you mark you final entry submission.
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Alright, I started some preliminary work on my figure today and thought I'd share progress pictures along the way (if yall don't mind them being posted in the thread?). For me, the beauty in customizing is the process, not the end result... so I encourage everyone to take WIP pictures showing how things come together! (This is also good practice for anyone who wants to reflect on the process and improve any mistakes they make along the way.)
Here is the preliminary idea:
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I've had this scratch built AT-RT being displayed with my custom 6" kashyyyk trooper, but he isn't the correct driver uniform... so let's remedy that! I'm using the clone trooper figure with the green deco stripes as my base figure. Problem of course is the helmet is all wrong!
So let's trim down the helmet:
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Work up a visor:
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and then start sculpting the new helmet. This is just a preliminary layer to get the right shape going. I'll be adding more details later. I'm trying to go slower on this sculpting work doing a little at a time. My sculpy is rather old though, so I'm hoping it hardens correctly... else I'll have to wait a week or so and order some new aves.
anyway, here's the helmet so far:
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You master sculpters on here, have any pointers to help me out with this?
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Nice work Devin. And yes post as many wips as you would like. Just don't forget to tag your last post as final entry. I am gonna use your update for the front page reminder.
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Devin the helmet is coming along great and I look forward to seeing more.
Ron
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Sweet driver, Devin!
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For me, the beauty in customizing is the process, not the end result... so I encourage everyone to take WIP pictures showing how things come together! (This is also good practice for anyone who wants to reflect on the process
I definitely appreciate the WIPs as much as the end results. Keep'm'comin.
Cant help much with sculpting pointers, I'm afraid. I can tell when I'm doing something right, but 99% of the time I feel like I may as well be whacking my material with a hammer.
I've seen what you can do. Keep working it. You'll see your form eventually.
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For me, the beauty in customizing is the process, not the end result... so I encourage everyone to take WIP pictures showing how things come together! (This is also good practice for anyone who wants to reflect on the process
I definitely appreciate the WIPs as much as the end results. Keep'm'comin.
Cant help much with sculpting pointers, I'm afraid. I can tell when I'm doing something right, but 99% of the time I feel like I may as well be whacking my material with a hammer.
I've seen what you can do. Keep working it. You'll see your form eventually.
I know the feeling! I like to think that I have an elegant skill with the exacto knife...but sometimes I feel like I might as well be using a meat cleaver. haha. I really hacked up the top of the helmet cutting off the fin.... so I'm going to have to smooth that out with some sculpy too. I'm going to put a little work into it tonight. I have a 3 day weekend coming from school/work but I'm already planning on spending saturday grading papers! haha, gotta do the customs a little at a time right now (still not full blown back in the groove either, but this contest helps.).
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That It does, buddy.
Would you believe I'm inspired?
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That It does, buddy.
Would you believe I'm inspired?
Go for it. I was actually just thinking of your helmet mash up work last night as I worked on this custom. I thought, "I bet clonehead could have just cast up the necessary parts from different 6inch troopers we've got so far and thrown together an awesome helmet bash-up."
I've been wanting to get back into the casting, but don't have the money right now to spend on supplies... Maybe next month (then maybe I'll do some casting of these 6inch helmets and do some experimenting with them).
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I keep waiting for Clint to go all Clonehead on us with the six inch series!
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Got heads and helmets already casting, just haven't shown em yet.
I do want to do some mash ups with those devin but have a couple of conventional conversions to make for the helmeted heads first.
One is supposed to be for this shindig.
When I first seen you working on that cowl for your driver head I thought "crap, he's doing the same thing"
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Got heads and helmets already casting, just haven't shown em yet.
I do want to do some mash ups with those devin but have a couple of conventional conversions to make for the helmeted heads first.
One is supposed to be for this shindig.
When I first seen you working on that cowl for your driver head I thought "crap, he's doing the same thing"
I'm sure you can do it better. Can't wait to see what you cook up.
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progress
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I decided to try something different with this sculpting. I sculpted the main details larger than needed, and then once hardened I attempted to carve out the final shape with the exacto knife. Making the final result a subtractive sculpt rather than additive. I'm not sure how it will appear once painted, but the surface isn't nearly as smooth as I was hoping for. I'm hopeful that the paint will smooth out some of the imperfections.
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nearly complete (still have a few final touches so don't take this as my final entry yet)
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I think it is shaping up to be a pretty good likeness of the smaller version. The helmet isn't perfect, theres a few things off... I also still need to make the backpack and add a few other minor details. I should be able to finish it over the long weekend if I get a chance... What do you guys think so far?
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Looks good brother! Hope my entry is at least in the same ballpark.
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Oh yeah Devin. Looks spot on to me. He will look good sitting on your scratch build AT-RT. Off to do a new front page update.
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helmet looks great! nice clean sculpting too.
heres my work so far on the Shaak Ti
I reworked the hips to get rid of the wide load look..mostly just removed extra material from the legs and shortened the hip pegs.
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and heres where Im at so far with the sculpting..added a bit to the chest and buttocks before adding the clothing..also started on the head,but far from finished
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Tshobbies, that is looking awesome. I like your fix on the hips!
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thanks spudd, I appreciate that.. that part really bugged me about the Leia figure..along with the droopy neck..I fixed that too.
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Spud, you never disappoint.
The rework on those hips is like from day to night.
We are not pulling punches here, I see.
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Spud, you never disappoint.
The rework on those hips is like from day to night.
We are not pulling punches here, I see.
ha. Thanks Clint. I've got a few more details to finish up on it this weekend if I can figure out how to do them...
Yeah, I agree on that hip issue. I almost want to get out my leia and do the same thing to mine. night and day difference.
I can't wait to see what you pull off Clint. I'm waiting for someone to join the show with a tie pilot to at-at driver conversion. I was considering that one myself...
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I was actually thinking of doing one of those myself..but I have yet to find a Tie Pilot in the stores..our locations havent gotten them in yet. I was also considering taking the armor off one (drilling out the body) and using it on a Leia body for a female pilot..instead of the old swap the head technique. lol
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Got mine finished up:
Here is my official entry image Tamer!:
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Here are two additional shots I want to share here:
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Of course the at-rt was made several months ago and should not be considered a part of this contest. Just the driver figure.
The backpack was made using 3 pieces of styrene glued one on top of the other and then carved out with an exacto. Once I had the shape close I use sandpaper to get the final smooth form of the pack, glued on a few details and painted. It is removable, with a small peg in the back.
The mortar/rocket launcher is especially cool. I used two super glue caps, a missile from a gi-joe gun, and styrene to make it. Both the mortar and the rifle have shoulder straps made of faux leather and hang well on the figure's back.
Yall can check out more pictures of this one in my figure thread here, or follow the link in my signature to my facebook page and check it out there.
well, I hope yall liked this one. I had a ton of fun creating this. Feels good to be working on a figure again. Can't wait to see what yall come up with!
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THats just too cool..I'll bet thats an impressive piece in person. Job very well done.
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Looks great Devin. Definitely gonna use this one as the front page reminder today.
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Nice work on the backpack.
Man, that looks spot-on!
I do want to try the atat driver conversion but need another tie pilot first.
guess I could paint up a helmet anyways. Here are the first 4 6 inch scale pieces I am casting so far. I hadn't figured out how to market em yet. I thought it might be fun just to play around with em for a while.
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And Shawn, this is how it starts...
I guess that atat driver would be more of a conventional conversion. I guess I wanted to try a couple of cannon conversion mods first.
Some years ago, I did a similar mod on a smaller scale helmet to make a phase 1 fox
This time, I want to try an AOTC Commander Cody
I had fought for a bit with different types of material, trying to fab up that cowl, but ended up pouring small sheets of resin and cutting the cowl pieces from that.
Using a sideshow version of the bucket as a guide, I did what I could to emulate the curving of the cowl with my material which was another reason for using the resin as I cold manipulate its shape with heat to adjust where needed.
I had been dragging my feet on this part as it was the most difficult step of the project
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fabbing up the spotlight, the nub on one side, and the antennae on the other should be more of an easy set of tasks. I will try to get em done today.
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Looks damn good clonehead.
I can't wait to see what else you get done.
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Thanks buddy.
Before adding the other greeblies, I had to refine the top surface of the cowl. I cut a little silicon rubber blockout and mounted it with a dab of superglue in the center for the notch
Then I spackled some liquid resin on top and shaped it to better represent the curve at the top of the cowl.
After it set up, I removed the rubber blockout and shaped it to my liking with knife and sanding stick.
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Wow, that vizor looks spot on Clint. I can see you selling tons of that vizor part alone! I hope it fits the Phase II buckets we get down the road too!
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I must say i am prob. one of the only few that has not gotten into the 6inch line for a few reasons , price is def a factor , but for space reasons and still uncertain if i want to get into another like of figures besides 3 3/4 . I have seen some great conversions of 6 inch figures of characters yet to be made and its no different here ! That is A really good At-Rt figure ! Great work everyone !
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Devin, great job on that AT-RT Driver! Everything looks spot on and he looks amazing sitting on your scratch built vehicle!
Clint, I am so glad you are doing a helmet mod! I am most impressed with your liquid resin sculpting techniques. A sliver of silicone and pour on some resin, I swear you will do anything not to sculpt in a traditional method! This is either the mark of a genius or a mad man! Not sure which one... at any rate I am keeping an eye out for your finished helmet. I know it is going to rock!
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Hi All,
Tshobbies - your Shaak Ti is coming along beautifully and the hip work is perfect
spudafett - Devin your AT-RT driver is awesome top notch work mate.
Clonehead - Clint your helmet conversion is so far is awesome and your casts as always are brilliant and if and when you decide to sell the 6" helmets I'l be in line foe a few tie ones.
Ron
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Ron, one of the problems is how thick these 6 inch scale helmets are.
It will keep me from being able to offer the cheaper rate for shipping overseas as that rate requires an envelope that is no thicker than 3/4 of an inch. They let me cheat sometimes. We will have to see.
This head is heading for a mold bath as will be the next cannon modded head, if I can pull that one off.
Thank you so much for your praise.
Spry, that was the best laugh I have had all day. Once again, I work with the stuff so much, it just feels more comfortable to me to try and sculpt with it. I know how it reacts to things and such.
Got the one side done
Used part of a 1/25th scale shock tower from the model car spares box for codys Spotlight. Debating about casting that as a separate piece with a peg on it. Used the head of a trusty stick pin for the ear nub Cody has on that side. Got the antenna to do and it's a go.
My side shields look low compared to the sideshow Cody which look low compared to the clone wars Cody. I kinda like them low like that.
You inspired me, Devin. That Atrt driver just started out too cool. You could tell which way it was heading.
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lookin good clint. I know how it feels to have it looking really nice, then sit it next to your reference and go... crap, that's not right. Your observation on the length of the sides is right, your version is a little longer. I think it looks fine in profile, but the head-on view they do look a tad long... not sure I'd mess with it though at this point. That's exactly what I had happen with the at-rt driver's helmet. After I got the sculpting done I looked at it head on and realized the bottom "jawline" was way too wide and the "eyes" too small and too far apart. But, when you don't have the reference to look at side by side it's not as noticible. I feel like yours is the same way, take away the reference material and you won't notice the issue.
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Well I think both of your projects look spot on (Devin and Clint). You guys are your worst critics I think. Off to share Clint's update on the front page. Too bad we weren't a factory and could go into production of these figures after the contest was over. Can you imagine the stir we would cause?
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Thankyou Hemble!
Clonehead..thats some super work! you nailed it. from your poist about shipping..does that mean you offer these in resin? If so, Id love one!
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Well I think both of your projects look spot on (Devin and Clint). You guys are your worst critics I think. Off to share Clint's update on the front page. Too bad we weren't a factory and could go into production of these figures after the contest was over. Can you imagine the stir we would cause?
After this month's paycheck goes in I am seriously considering going and getting some new casting/molding supplies and starting to experiment with the 6 inch line... Clint is inspiring me and I'm getting the urge to dive full on back into this hobby.
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yeah, Ive been wanting to get back into casting..I have all the equipment just sitting there..but no silicone to get going again..was considering making some resin Jabba thrones..but silicone aint cheap lol
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yeah, Ive been wanting to get back into casting..I have all the equipment just sitting there..but no silicone to get going again..was considering making some resin Jabba thrones..but silicone aint cheap lol
RIGHT! IT's an expensive part of this hobby. Sometimes I think it's cheaper just to go and buy the extra figures and cut them up. lol. But, as clonehead shows, you can do some amazing things with resin casts.
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Man, that throne would take some silicon! Yes, TS, when I'm done with the fab work on this one, it is my intent to mold it and paint up one of the copies for my contest figure. And, offer more copies, of course.
The one great advantage to having all of these parts I can cast over and over is that to me, they can be considered expendable, more so than a stock factory part. If I screw up, modifying something, I can always cast another one and start over.
Tamer was asking about producing the cowl part. While I hadn't intended to do that and had fixed the visor to the helmet as I was working on it to free my fingers, that doesn't mean I can't cast a helmet copy and just burn away all but the cowl part with a Dremel and then turn around and mold the part.
Alas, the ugly job calls, I started a courthouse expansion today, filled orders tonight, no time for Cody.
Let's see some more six inchers, folks.
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Tiime to get TS Hobbie's work on the front page. Looking forward to how that Shaak Ti works out.
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My WIP SOTE Chewie
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Was thinking of doing a Snoova myself but cant find any Chewies near me.
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Dude, that chewie is looking sweet!
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Saw that on FB yesterday DS and liked it. Time for a front page update with it. You folks are coming up with some great custom six inch figures!
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Ron, one of the problems is how thick these 6 inch scale helmets are.
It will keep me from being able to offer the cheaper rate for shipping overseas as that rate requires an envelope that is no thicker than 3/4 of an inch. They let me cheat sometimes. We will have to see.
Thanks for letting me know mate.
darthstreams - Mate chewie is looking amazing.
Ron
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This is my WIP of Obi Wan in Mando armor. His hair looks funky because I had to sand it down a little bit so it would fit into the helmet. I also dremeled and sanded the Boba neck nub until the Obi Wan head would fit on there. Then I dremeled out the helmet until it would fit. Which was kinda scary because I had to make it really thin in some areas. Enjoy, and obviously I still have a lot of painting to do.
(http://i1229.photobucket.com/albums/ee474/CloneSniper78/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zps7886e436.jpg) (http://s1229.photobucket.com/user/CloneSniper78/media/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zps7886e436.jpg.html)
(http://i1229.photobucket.com/albums/ee474/CloneSniper78/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zps101f1bd6.jpg) (http://s1229.photobucket.com/user/CloneSniper78/media/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zps101f1bd6.jpg.html)
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Tom, that is gonna turn out great. Update to the front page!
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I liked Obi wan in the Mando outfit, I can't wait to see how yours turns out.
Ron
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Nice work on the Obie, Tom.
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Too cold for iron work today.
I ended up using a part from a model airplane sprue and the head and part of the shaft of a stick pin to make codys antennae
I joined the two and sculpted the bottom curve of the antenna wrapping around the pin with superglue.
"Yes spry, I do sometimes sculpt with superglue"
I drilled a hole and countersink hole into the head to receive the pin shaft and am calling it fabbed.
Got to get this head into a mold bath so I can get one out and get some paint on it.
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Nice work Clint!
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Apparently I forgot to cross post my original pic of this Guy last week. But I am working on a Dred Priest custom (hand picked Mandalorian by Jango Fett to train clones). Based on how my custom output has been limited I'm thinking he is my entry into this challenge. Here is his current state. Still thinking I need to give him his shin guards. Also need to clean up his straps and add some ammo to his armor (or taquitos...really no idea what exactly is it he has attached to the bottom plate on his torso in reference pics)
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7442/16404074806_2bd9290055_z.jpg) (https://www.flickr.com/photos/jetpackblues/16404074806/)
Dred Priest WIP (https://www.flickr.com/photos/jetpackblues/16404074806/) by JetpackBlues (https://www.flickr.com/people/jetpackblues/), on Flickr
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7399/16243797519_bb93844867_z.jpg) (https://www.flickr.com/photos/jetpackblues/16243797519/)
Dred Priest WIP (https://www.flickr.com/photos/jetpackblues/16243797519/) by JetpackBlues (https://www.flickr.com/people/jetpackblues/), on Flickr
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I think I would put that in the " holy crap! File"
I have been wondering if someone was going to tackle this guy.
Very nice wip submissions here guys
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Wow, that Dred Priest looks fantastic. Love the paint job on that one Tim. Gonna use that one for the update today.
Clint, looks like your trooper is coming along nicely too. It will no doubt look better than the Cody Hasbro told us they were making.
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Clonehead, used your great Cody work for the front page reminder today.
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Ty buddy. Here is a paintwork shot that I didn't post in my figures thread
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Hi All,
Clonehead - Clint he is looking great, you really did an awesome job on the helmet.
JetpackBlues - Awesome looking Mando buddy.
Ron
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finally got some free time to work on my entry..Im getting very close to the paint phase. I didnt like the original sculpt I did on her head, so I redid it, but still think its slightly bigger than it should be, but then maybe its because it doesnt have paint yet..we'll see..
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She is looking awesome.
Ron
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Wow, what awesome progress on Shaak Ti. Gonna use that for the update today.
Clint your Cody is looking nice too.
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Thankyou !
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Wow, she is looking good!
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thanks man...got some color on her today..startin to get there, but still along way to go..
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Wow, she is looking good. Off to share the latest update.
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Heres a quick update...still a good bit to go though..that pattern was not easy..3rd try and still not right..I may tidy it up..but I aint doin it again lol
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That FU Shaak Ti is absolutely turning into one of the most beautiful 6 inch SW Customs I have ever seen. Just gorgeous work.
I am reminded at how ticked I get as Hasbro for never ever getting us the figures we want when we want or what we want. Like yesterday I felt I wasted Dan's time for relatively no news on the SW Front. Then, I see something like this and am reminded once again about how we really don't need them to continue our hobby. Talk about picking up the slack folks. You guys make me proud all the time!
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that shaak ti looks fantastic. the pattern looks fine. It's hard to believe it started out as a leia.
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Almost a reason to buy a slave leia. Good work!
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thankyou guys, I really appreciate that.. your right Koth, Ive picked up a few of them just for customs..she might be a so so figure ,but certainly good for customs
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Looking good! She is really coming along.
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Quick pic 1 shot paintwork update
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Man that looks awesome Clint. Off to share.
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Hi all,
TSHobbies - she is looking execellent.
Clonehead - Awesome paint apps paint mate.
Ron
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Ty guys. It just doesn't seem like Cody till his signature markings start showing up.
I'm trying to remember which release of the saga Cody I had where his markings were a more reddish orange like what im using here
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slow going on mine. This pic is just a test fit and paint, will go over it all and sculpt the hair and goatee still. Not sure if I want to go black or Imperial Gray though... I might go grey just to have him stand out from the other pilots.
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I initially wasn't going to partake in this contest, but I figured, what the heck, might as well. I've never done a 6" SW figure and figured might as well get my feet wet.
Sneak peak of my 6" Mandalore the Ultimate.
(http://i.imgur.com/aqGC3oF.jpg)
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Super sweet work on both counts! Yeah, we got some serious six inch custom action going on here.
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Wow, great work on three fronts.
I really like that Fel.
That Mandalore the Ultimate is going to be great too.
Time for a front page update.
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slow going on mine. This pic is just a test fit and paint, will go over it all and sculpt the hair and goatee still. Not sure if I want to go black or Imperial Gray though... I might go grey just to have him stand out from the other pilots.
Very nice. What head did you use? I was considering doing a baron fel out of one of my tie pilots also...
I initially wasn't going to partake in this contest, but I figured, what the heck, might as well. I've never done a 6" SW figure and figured might as well get my feet wet.
Sneak peak of my 6" Mandalore the Ultimate.
(http://i.imgur.com/aqGC3oF.jpg)
HELLZ yeah. Mandalore will be awesome. Can't wait to see what you come up with. Are you going to use soft goods for all of his robes/cape?
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Guys awesome work.
Ron
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Had to get Bronxstalker's Mandalore WIP on the front page. It is really great to see so many unique six inch customs in the works.
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HELLZ yeah. Mandalore will be awesome. Can't wait to see what you come up with. Are you going to use soft goods for all of his robes/cape?
Yes sir. After the chest armor is complete (almost done with that), I'll start on creating the shoulder armor pads as individual pads that will attach over the soft robe/cape via magnets on the arm.
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HELLZ yeah. Mandalore will be awesome. Can't wait to see what you come up with. Are you going to use soft goods for all of his robes/cape?
Yes sir. After the chest armor is complete (almost done with that), I'll start on creating the shoulder armor pads as individual pads that will attach over the soft robe/cape via magnets on the arm.
That will be fantastic. I've really got to get me a stockpile of tiny neodymium magnets for projects... I've always wanted to utilize them and haven't because I simply don't have them on hand whenever I think "A magnet would be good for this". Or I come up with another solution to a problem and look back at it going "magnets would have been better."
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slow going on mine. This pic is just a test fit and paint, will go over it all and sculpt the hair and goatee still. Not sure if I want to go black or Imperial Gray though... I might go grey just to have him stand out from the other pilots.
Very nice. What head did you use? I was considering doing a baron fel out of one of my tie pilots also...
Believe it or not... DCUC Aquaman (http://www.cooltoyreview.com/Mattel/DCUC/7AquamanOW/header.jpg), lol.
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heres my Shaak Ti as she stands now..the figures done, just waiting on the robe for her before I shoot my entry photos.
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Guys, you got to click on the shots to really get in close on these. Man, she is a ligitimate jaw dropper!
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hey thanks man.. I'll take some better pics soon.
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Jaw Dropper is right. Wow! Tim you have got to be stoked to see how great she turned out. I can't imagine how many of these would sell out if Hasbro would just make them. Just stunning. Off to share.
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Looks great. What did you use for the hilt of the lightsaber?
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absolutely amazing. I still can't believe thats a leia under there. Beautiful work. I'm amazed, if we were putting this contest to a vote... yours is my first pick so far. I can't wait to see your final shots for the contest!
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thanks guys.. as much as Id like to say Im completely happy with it..well, all I can do is just think,this is wrong,dont like that ,but that looks ok there..you know how it is..Im my own worst critic.
But I am still glad to have it on the shelf. I know this would be a good seller for Hasbro..if they got it right that is. You can see how the Leia is a hard seller now.
The saber hilt, made it from styrene rod ,just chucked it in my Dremel and used it like a lathe with my Xacto knife and some files. think I made it too long though.
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I don't collect 6 inch figures but if this was released I would definitely pick her up. Great work there.
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Dude.....she is positively incredible. She is simply....wow.
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Shaak Ti looks amazing mate everything on her looks perfect.
Ron
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Thanks everyone for the compliments. I do hope this is one theyll release ..Id still buy it ;D
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Thanks everyone for the compliments. I do hope this is one theyll release ..Id still buy it ;D
With their current hiatus on anything EU I doubt we will ever see anything like this.
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Here's my entry, cutting it down to the wire on this one.
Snoova in 6 inch form
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-d-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xfa1/v/t1.0-9/10308255_735104083273670_1284451817629875877_n.jpg?oh=6b196d714d4541132728f166bb6dc059&oe=55831840&__gda__=1431031926_aa484683e79d2150b5b84536962e7379)
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-b-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xfp1/v/t1.0-9/11018133_735104109940334_5621827760223966653_n.jpg?oh=67e87984c3c1c8d5635efd26ec0315cd&oe=55905E37&__gda__=1434325694_c1386d09a413bb24715f8164dbebebd1)
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-h-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xpf1/v/t1.0-9/10422143_735104146606997_1410026295608942261_n.jpg?oh=5d02d354f0ee6c556d618f2ff7c35e8c&oe=55855F6C&__gda__=1430981638_2360575fe3a1b5d71406e574513ade13)
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Wow, that turned out fantastic! Off to share.
Don't forget folks, the day after tomorrow at midnight will be the last time to post your entry.
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Wow, Snoova is incredible! Absolutely a fantastic job there!
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I am unfamilair with the Character but what I see is fantastic work!!!
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Thanks for the kind words everybody!
@tankster - your tmnt customs are really cool, especially leather head and Baxter, shared them on my fb page about a week back.
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Just a quick update on my Mandalore the Great. I won't be entering him in the contest, but I thank this contest idea for getting me off my butt and starting him. When he's done, I'll post him in my customs thread.
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that is one mean lookin Wookie! Great job!
looks like my robe wont be here in time for the contest, so I'll submit her without it..heres my final entry photos for the Shaak Ti
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Mouth watering. She looks great.
Guess I better get off my butt and finish up my paintwork.
I'm going to miss that mandalore, BS
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Shaak ti looks amazing , and Darthstreams you did some incredible work on Snoova fantastic work everyone !!!
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Love that Shaak Ti. Hate to think we are never gonna get this from Hasbro.
Bronxstalker sorry to hear that about your Mandalore.
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Bronxstalker sorry to hear that about your Mandalore.
Same here, but I'm still working to finish him. It's just that I had to travel last week for work, and then got home a day later due to being snowed in.
Between that and then spending time with the wife and kids this weekend, I didn't get a chance to finish him up.
But the cool thing is, he should be done by the end of the week or maybe next week.
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Cool bronxstalker, looking forward to seeing him. @TSHobbies Your Shaak Ti turned out excellent!
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THIS IS MY FINAL ENTRY
Down to the wire here, like some others, I ran out of time. I did get some more detail painting done on Cody but had wanted to dress up either of these two bases as a suitable diorama for him. Ahh, I'll re visit these bases at a later date.
I am awed and inspired by what the other entrants have shown and am proud to have been able to show with such wonderful talent and imagination, especially after a good sized dry spell.
I'm anxious to dive into another 6 inch project.
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Last shot "it was 5, right?"
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Clint I think he looks great. Off to share.
Folks, I will get a voting thread started soon so we can vote for our favorite.
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Clint I think he looks great. Off to share.
Folks, I will get a voting thread started soon so we can vote for our favorite.
WOOOOAH Amanzing Job Commander Cody Rules !
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just curious as to what happened with the contest?
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just curious as to what happened with the contest?
Nothing, just running out of time as is usual for me lately. I will try to find some time to get the voting thread done by this weekend.
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http://www.imperialshipyards.net/SMF/index.php?topic=9648.msg182910#msg182910
(http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f115/CTtamer/CTtamer001/shipyardssixinchchallenge%20copy_zps27ebgssk.png)
Come and vote for your favorite folks. Sorry it took me so long to get this organized!