Cobra Eel

[XOC2008]

Went with Cobra Eel. Truthfully, the name was the hardest thing about this custom. Going back and forth between one name and another. Oi vey. Anyway, it's done. Have to make another one, but here ya go:

Torso, Upper Arms, Legs - Wave 4 "Ultimate" SE
Lower Arms - ROC Eel
Webgear - DG Cobra Trooper
Head - Retaliation Firefly
Mask - ROC Flash
Belt - 25th Eels
Flippers - PTE Seal Diver
Rebreather Pack, Hoses - DG Shipwreck
Pistol - Wave 4 "Ultimate" SE
Knife - Resolute Beachhead/Stalker
MP5 - BBI

C&C... GO!

 

[Digler]

oooooooooooooo......I like that!

 

[MMorelock66]

Looking good bro!

 

[The Ewokhunter]

Cobra Eel, or Moray. Haven't decided yet. I HAVE decided that I'm done waiting on Hasbro. So, fuck it.

Torso, Arms, Legs, Pistol, Knife - Wave 4 "Ultimate" SE
Webgear(Straps for the rebreather when I get/make it) - DG Cobra Trooper
Head - Renegades Firefly
Mask - ROC Flash
Belt - 25th Eels
Flippers - PTE Seal Diver

The head wasn't seated right in the picture, ah well. Debating an articulated neck for swimming poses.

C&C... GO!

Looks like crap. I will PM you my addy so you can send it to me to be "disposed" of :trollface:

 

[XOC2008]

oooooooooooooo......I like that!

Looking good bro!

Looks like crap. I will PM you my addy so you can send it to me to be "disposed" of :trollface:

Thanks guys! Probably the easiest custom to date. Except for the eventual neck replacement, of course.

I already have your address, Ewok. But how can I dispose it if I haven't finished it yet?

Also, this mold sucks for an SE, it was clearly intended to be a scuba suit.

 

[darthdre758]

I think a figure like this NEEDS the head mod.

 

[MMorelock66]

I might try something similar. Probably replace the lower arms though.

 

[XOC2008]

I think a figure like this NEEDS the head mod.

You're right, which is why it will be done. Probably twice, as I'm going to gather the parts to make a second one. I have most of them, just need a few more.

I might try something similar. Probably replace the lower arms though.

I actually just replaced the lowers with the ones from the ROC Eel/Every diver figure in a scuba suit Hasbro made for GI Joe EXCEPT the Eel. I just gave the wrists a slight hollowing to help hide the end of the SE hands, and that was that. They're the same size and shape as the ones that come on SE anyway, and the color is near enough the same that you can't tell the difference.

 

[MMorelock66]

You're right, which is why it will be done. Probably twice, as I'm going to gather the parts to make a second one. I have most of them, just need a few more.



I actually just replaced the lowers with the ones from the ROC Eel/Every diver figure in a scuba suit Hasbro made for GI Joe EXCEPT the Eel. I just gave the wrists a slight hollowing to help hide the end of the SE hands, and that was that. They're the same size and shape as the ones that come on SE anyway, and the color is near enough the same that you can't tell the difference.

That's what I was thinking. Great minds think alike?

 

[XOC2008]

Yes indeed!

 

[Rick]

Looking good. realistic

 

[Darkwind01]

Most baddass sir!!!

 

[Monkeywrench]

Looks Good!

 

[XOC2008]

Here's the new lower arms and the neck modded:

Neck pic is a bit blurry. Sorry! But you can at least tell it's articulated and he's looking up!

 

[darthdre758]

Looks great. It's the little things that make a big difference on a figure.

I wouldn't mind using this basic idea but going in a more realistic direction. Not that this one isn't realistic.

 

[XOC2008]

Looks great. It's the little things that make a big difference on a figure.

I wouldn't mind using this basic idea but going in a more realistic direction. Not that this one isn't realistic.

What do I have to do to make you happy?!?!

Ahem. I get what you're saying. I'm just trying to go as real as possible without doing too much. Especially in the paint department. I'm a fan of no-paint customs.. I outsource my painting to a Canadian.

 

[darthdre758]

No no. I am happy. The neck and lower arm fix are great. That webgear is one of my favorites actually.

I Know you're going for an Eel look and feel for him, and there is nothing wrong with that. My thoughts were of going in a SEAL direction with the one I'll plan and never actually get around to making.

In other words, I really like this and will probably steal the idea.

 

[XOC2008]

What I wish I had was a couple of the True Heroes divers with the facemasks & regulators. All I'd need to do is fill the mask in with some clear plastic.

 

[G.I.*EDDIE]

That body, the legs especially, look great for a wet suit...nice job man...

 

[XOC2008]

Updated first post with more:

 

[MMorelock66]

"Glub glub glub"

Great work!

 

[G.I.*EDDIE]

Nice!...adding that double neck was perfect for such a figure...

 

[Dr Syn]

Holy Diver! Nice.

 

[MMorelock66]

Holy Diver! Nice.

Gotta get away!

 

[G.I.*EDDIE]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cv7xCzPWxTk&autoplay=1

 

[MMorelock66]

Dio was a freaking God.

 

[CreeBoPeep]

Slick. Finally a good use for the Snake Eyes in latex fetish gear. I like how you used laser Joe's helmet (I forget his name... Michael Sembello? Singer of Maniac?).

Never would've thought to use that one as diver gear, but it looks great.

I just found my old BBI divers with the bubble-less re-breather that mounts up front. I wonder if that's still used by spec ops guys...

 

[DarkWynter]

Just saw this, heard rumor of a boat in the works too! Can't wait to see more.

 

[XOC2008]

Just saw this, heard rumor of a boat in the works too! Can't wait to see more.

I'll take some new pics this weekend. I haven't gotten very far with the airboat either. It's all been a very extended WIP.

 

[MrWhite]

This looks super great!! I wish I could get like a small unit of these guys.