Desert Scorpion (Maybe still a WIP, maybe not)

[XOC2008]

I don't know what possessed me to buy the club figure, aside from some sort of nostalgia. Then I got it in hand, and not only was he short, but the whole arah classic style just ceased to work for me. So I decided to change them. Yes, I paid 37 bucks for a figure I ripped apart and customized.

I'm not sure if I'm done, or if I want to do more. But I felt that the black and yellow (minus the face) wasn't going to cut it. He's still short, but I think the arms and legs are more suitable for the desert environment. And it looks like he's wearing the armored torso piece over the rest of it. I guess maybe if I feel like it I might try and transplant the Ult. Duke neck onto the FSS torso.

85% of the figure is now Ultimate Duke, and 15% is FSS Desert Scorpion.

C&C Welcome!

 

[HUNMARINE]

Not a bad idea at all. I like it.
Maybe some paintwash...to match his face a bit with the uniform? =)

Yes, I paid 37 bucks for a figure I ripped apart and customized.

One thing that I never be able to do.
You're a truly brave man sir!

 

[G.I.*EDDIE]

That's actually pretty cool looking...did you try using the stock lower legs first?...might look cool and retain some of the original DS design...

 

[K-Tiger]

The stock legs are those terrible ribbed H.I.S.S. driver ones, aren't they?

 

[XOC2008]

That's actually pretty cool looking...did you try using the stock lower legs first?...might look cool and retain some of the original DS design...

I tried several different options and settled on this. Nothing else managed to look quite right.

The stock legs are those terrible ribbed H.I.S.S. driver ones, aren't they?

Yes.

 

[K-Tiger]

Fuck those things with a rusty corkscrew.


Those trousers really need to bloused, though. Lots of thing in the desert you don't want crawling/blowing up your trouser leg.

 

[G.I.*EDDIE]

The stock legs are those terrible ribbed H.I.S.S. driver ones, aren't they?

Yeah...I kinda like them for the character...gives him more of a Mad Max world kinda vibe...

 

[K-Tiger]

I like the ARAH figure, but it's one of those that doesn't make the transition to the ME.

Seriously, all Cobras should be based on the Shock Trooper buck and altered with accessories and different arms, lower legs and accessories.

 

[HeelJoe]

all Cobras should be based on the Shock Trooper buck and altered with accessories and different arms, lower legs and accessories.

 

[XOC2008]

Decided I wasn't done with Desert Scorpion. I hate the ribbed lower legs, but they make the character. Kept the "sleeve" from Duke's left arm with whatever device that is supposed to be (I ain't no military buff after all), and figure he can use it to control drones or the robot scorpion. Oh, knees from a 30th IG.

 

[K-Tiger]

No, the mask and head gear make the character. Lose those faggoty-ass lowers.

 

[G.I.*EDDIE]

Don't listen to him ^^...those lowers look good to me