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Re: Darth Optimus' Customs
« Reply #45 on: July 03, 2011, 02:04:23 AM »
brilliant and interesting Clone customs
my favorite is your firestorm unit (I love fire)

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Re: Darth Optimus' Customs
« Reply #46 on: July 03, 2011, 07:22:12 AM »
Great bomb squad!  :D

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Re: Darth Optimus' Customs
« Reply #47 on: July 03, 2011, 09:02:18 AM »
Wow, I really like these. On the front page.

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Re: Darth Optimus' Customs
« Reply #48 on: July 03, 2011, 10:59:27 AM »
This is a really nice group shot!

Great execution with paint apps and accessories!

What pieces did you use for the droid ordinance diffusers/treads?

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Re: Darth Optimus' Customs
« Reply #49 on: July 03, 2011, 11:32:52 AM »
Really enjoying your updates man! The bomb squad is, well, the bomb! I really love the droids you have included as they tie this group together and make them better. Very well thought out and great execution.

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Re: Darth Optimus' Customs
« Reply #50 on: July 03, 2011, 12:53:48 PM »
excellent bomb squad!! love the weathering and paint apps and of course their equipment, just great!

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Re: Darth Optimus' Customs
« Reply #51 on: July 03, 2011, 02:58:46 PM »
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This is a really nice group shot!

Great execution with paint apps and accessories!

What pieces did you use for the droid ordinance diffusers/treads?

The JK droids are actually GI Joe accessories I found on a Joes-for-sale website.  I do build my own droids from time to time, but these were a perfect fit...I think they were from a bomb-removal Joe.

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Re: Darth Optimus' Customs
« Reply #52 on: July 04, 2011, 12:28:19 PM »
More Clones!  I started off just doing clones and Mandos...but I've started to branch out to Sith, Jedi and droids.  Those will come later.

Quick repaints with homemade pauldrons and kamas:

The "SnowPatrol" ARC squad.

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Re: Darth Optimus' Customs
« Reply #53 on: July 04, 2011, 12:33:06 PM »
those look sweet
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Re: Darth Optimus' Customs
« Reply #54 on: July 04, 2011, 02:56:22 PM »
Are those soft good pauldrons? I don't think I have ever seen that!

I like them a good bit.

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Re: Darth Optimus' Customs
« Reply #55 on: July 04, 2011, 09:38:15 PM »
Nice use of the craft foam on these guys. Sharp looking bunch!

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Re: Darth Optimus' Customs
« Reply #56 on: July 04, 2011, 09:56:00 PM »
Thanks, guys!  Yes, they are soft goods pauldrons/kamas.  No, it isn't craft foam...it's actually some sort of cloth material I picked up @ a sewing shop.  I searched FOREVER for a type that had an "animal hide" texture to it (so it can be bantha/rancor/tauntaun leather or whatever).  I'm happy with the find.  The texture really stands out when it's painted.

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Re: Darth Optimus' Customs
« Reply #57 on: July 05, 2011, 06:27:40 AM »
Well I sure would love to know more about that material like what it is called and where to find some!

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Re: Darth Optimus' Customs
« Reply #58 on: July 05, 2011, 06:32:56 AM »
Me, too;  I've seen and used the material before, for insulating outlets, but never thought to shape it for customizing.  Great idea!
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Re: Darth Optimus' Customs
« Reply #59 on: July 05, 2011, 07:59:03 AM »
Ooo, I like that coloration on those clones. Light blue and white just look... delicious. Not quite how one often describes clone armor, but that's what comes to mind. I must be thinking of Culver's or something. :D
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