My latest batch of customs

[Cloud Strife]

Most of these have been seen in my WIP thread, but I was finally able to take some decent pics of them. Some mods have been made on a few, and some will still be changed (RnR, possibly Clutch's vest, Grand Slam will get his JUMP/Jet Pack, and Flash will get his laser and pack). I do plan on painting some backpacks and giving them to a lot of them as well, but that's not much of a priority right now.

Here we go!

Rock N Roll

I'll definitely be revisiting this one to redo his web gear once I get the stuff I need and I think I'm going to change the legs as they sit at an odd angle (they bend in towards the knees a little bit). I also think I might repaint a lot of the details, along with the web gear, a brown similar to the Sideshow RnR.

Head: Slayer Design Studio
Torso: POC Recondo
Upper Arms: POC Recondo
Lower Arms: Lt. Stone
Legs: POC Dusty
Web Gear: POC Duke

Stalker

It took me awhile to figure out which web gear to use, but I think I came up with something that works. A big nod to Badgumbo for inspriring the paint scheme!

Head: 25th Stalker
Torso: 30th Stalker
Arms: 30th Stalker
Legs: 30th Stalker
Web Gear: Resolute Stalker Web Gear, with SDS pouches, and a raginspoon knife and sheath cast

 

[Cloud Strife]

Grand Slam

I went for Grand Slam's paint scheme that he had when released with the Jump Pack. I opted for gray instead of silver as I figured a more subtle color would be a little more realistic. I still need to make his Jump Pack... It will be made though!

Head: POC Dusty
Torso: Steel Brigade
Arms: Steel Brigade
Legs: Steel Brigade
Vest: Steel Brigad
Helmet and Goggles: POC Dusty
Belt and Holster: POC Gen. Hawk

Beachhead

I've wanted to do this ever since they released the POC wave 4 Snake Eyes as it's the perfect base for Beachhead. Finally got around to it.

Head: Resolute Beachhead
Torso: 30th Stalker
Arms and Hands: 30th Stalker
Legs: 30th Stalker
Turtleneck: Resolute Beachhead
Web Gear: 25th Beachhead

 

[Cloud Strife]

Zap

Head: 25th Zap
Torso: 30th Stalker
Arms: 30th Stalker
Legs: 30th Stalker
Vest: Steel Brigade
Helmet and Goggles: POC Dusty

Wet-Suit

Head, Torso, Upper Arms, Upper Legs, Knees and Feet: 25th Wet-Suit
Lower Arms: 25th Flint
Hands: 25th Croc Master
Lower Legs: 25th Viper
Helmet: Broken Arrow Toys
Air Hose: ARAH Wet-Suit

 

[Cloud Strife]

Clutch

Another stolen recipe... Thanks, ceraurus!!

Head: 25th Clutch
Torso: Resolute Beachhead
Arms: Resolute Beachhead
Legs: POC Duke
Vest: POC Gen. Hawk

Steeler

Head: ROC Duke
Torso: POC Shock Trooper
Arms: POC Shock Trooper
Legs: POC Shock Trooper
Helmet: Modded 25th Ariborne helmet
Vest: Resolute Duke with Gen. Hawk holster

 

[Cloud Strife]

Duke

Along with Flint, this is one I've been wanting to do for awhile now too. Sculpted the insignia on his shirt to finish him off after piecing him together and painting him.

Head: POC Duke
Torso: Greatest Battles Duke with Bazooka belt (re-sized for a seamless fit) and sculpted insignia
Arms: POC Duke
Hands: Resolute Fig
Legs: 30th Stalker
Bandolier: 25th Duke

Flint

I've been wanting to do this for awhile. I'm happy with how he turned out. I even sculpted his CWO insignia on his shirt, as well as the tabs on his shoulders (not really visible with his web gear on).

Head: Resolute Flint
Torso: Viper with minor sculpting
Upper Arms: Lt. Stone
Lower Arms: 25th Flint
Hands: Resolute fig
Legs: 30th Stalker
Webgear: 25th Flint
Shotgun Shells on Wrist (Have no clue what the technical term is): Resolute Flint

 

[Cloud Strife]

Flash

I know, I know... He needs his laser gun and pack. I'll get to them eventually...

Head: raginspoon cast
Torso: Steel Brigade
Arms: Steel Brigade
Legs: POC Recondo
Vest: Steel Brigade
Helmet and Goggles: POC Dusty
Belt and Holster: POC Gen. Hawk

 

[Cloud Strife]

Grunt

Head: raginspoon cast
Torso: 30th Stalker
Arms: 30th Stalker
Legs: 30th Stalker
Web Gear: POC Snake Eyes modded
Head and Goggles: POC Dusty

Short Fuze

Head: POC Dusty w/sculpted glasses
Torso: 30th Stalker
Arms: 30th Stalker
Legs: 30th Stalker
Web Gear: Steel Brigade
Helmet and Goggles: POC Dusty
Belt: 30th Gen. Hawk

 

[Meddatron]

all excellent brother, i didnt see the Shells on Flints wrist the first time around, sweet fricking touch bro. Love the straps holding them on, they sculpted? Such a tough call on a favorite. Flip a coin between RnR and Stalker and thats my pick. Damn, add Grunt to that list too. too tough to call.

 

[Cloud Strife]

Leatherneck

The only differences between this and my previous Leatherneck custom is that I cobbled a head sculpt and sculpted some details on the shirt to make it resemble the original Leatherneck's vest.

Head: POC Recondo, SDS Leatherneck hat, sculpted 'stache and hair
Torso: 25th Greatest Battles Duke with sculpting
Upper Arms: 25th Breaker
Lower Arms: 25th Breaker, Viper sleeve cuffs, Flint lower arms and Broken Arrow hands
Upper Legs: 25th Beachhead
Lower Legs: Shockwave, I think...
Boots: I forget...
Web Gear: 25th Ripper

 

[Cloud Strife]

That should be all of them. Thanks, for looking and please, share critiques, as feedback is always appreciated.

 

[raginspoon]

I would share critiques if i could find any. They all look amazing. If i could paint this good I probably wouldn't have to cast anything.

 

[Cloud Strife]

all excellent brother, i didnt see the Shells on Flints wrist the first time around, sweet fricking touch bro. Love the straps holding them on, they sculpted? Such a tough call on a favorite. Flip a coin between RnR and Stalker and thats my pick. Damn, add Grunt to that list too. too tough to call.

Thanks, brother! The straps aren't sculpted. That piece is on the Resolute Flint figure. It was a last minute addition. Glad you dig them, man.

I would share critiques if i could find any. They all look amazing. If i could paint this good I probably wouldn't have to cast anything.

I appreciate the feedback, rs! I owe you my gratitude for some of the head casts used and knives and sheaths. You're paint apps are excellent, my friend.

 

[G.I.*EDDIE]

first off, the head sculpts on Flash and Grunt are so bada$$!

i know we talked about it before, but you need to find a way to incorporate R&Rs ammo belts...they are just so iconic to the charactor...also, the holster/strap on Clutch, though its not as big a deal as with R&R...

and R&Rs legs look fine IMO...the whole fig looks great...he looks crazy beefy, like a guy that would be carrying around the big gun(s) you typically see him with...

 

[Cloud Strife]

first off, the head sculpts on Flash and Grunt are so bada$$!

i know we talked about it before, but you need to find a way to incorporate R&Rs ammo belts...they are just so iconic to the charactor...also, the holster/strap on Clutch, though its not as big a deal as with R&R...

and R&Rs legs look fine IMO...the whole fig looks great...he looks crazy beefy, like a guy that would be carrying around the big gun(s) you typically see him with...

I agree on the RnR ammo belts. The 25th RnR belts looks bad, real bad... The ammo belts that come with the heavy machine guns are not to scale either. I wonder if BBI or some other 1:18th scale military line has some that are more to scale and might possibly work...

I'm still trying to figure out a holster and gun to use on Clutch as well.

 

[Cloud Strife]

I wonder if the ammo belt in this pack would work for RnR:

Does anyone have this pack? If so, would you be willing to sell the ammo belt or at least take a pic of it with a 25th/ME Joe to show the scale?

 

[G.I.*EDDIE]

it might...doesnt look too much bigger than the grenades, and they are small...

maybe start a "need help" thread...i know not everyone checks the customs

 

[Cloud Strife]

Where should I post the "Need Help" thread?

 

[G.I.*EDDIE]

maybe here?

http://forums.fighting118th.com/forumdisplay.php?f=15

 

[ThunderDan19]

Very nice work! They all look great!

 

[custer7thcav]

really nice work!

 

[Ctrl_Z]

These all look great. .. Group shot?

 

[BL4CK5H33P]

CS - man bro... these R ALL so frickin' wicked cool... very, very nice work!!! I have a hard time pickin' a fav... they R ALL just SO good!!!

 

[Cloud Strife]

Very nice work! They all look great!

really nice work!

CS - man bro... these R ALL so frickin' wicked cool... very, very nice work!!! I have a hard time pickin' a fav... they R ALL just SO good!!!

Thanks, guys! I really appreciate the kind words.

These all look great. .. Group shot?

I thought about that today. I really do need to take some group shots. I might wait until I get Breaker and Scarlet done first though, at least for the OG13 pics.

 

[Fled74]

Dude! They all rock! I think any one of us would be proud to have such awesomeness in our collections.

 

[Monkeywrench]

They all look amazing!

I can't believe I'm saying this but if I had to pick just one favorite... it would be Duke

 

[Cloud Strife]

Thanks, Fled and MW!

They all look amazing!

I can't believe I'm saying this but if I had to pick just one favorite... it would be Duke

Haha... You can never have too many Dukes!

 

[xhairs]

killer job on all of them man.

 

[gaaway]

Very,very, very excellent!!! Can't wait to see the others. Outstanding work.

 

[Mandingo Rex]

I wonder if the ammo belt in this pack would work for RnR:

Does anyone have this pack? If so, would you be willing to sell the ammo belt or at least take a pic of it with a 25th/ME Joe to show the scale?

Dude, I am sorry for giving you false hope on this. I literally dug through 5-6 gallon bags of fodder and weapons, and checked my figure bags, and didn't find the ammo belt.

Although, I did find damn near everything else from that set that I didn't already glue to webgear. Sigh. If you do end up getting that set, the tiny grenades and such are pretty awesome.

Have you considered modding Tunnel Rat's webgear? It's got a similar bullet belt that's already contoured to a torso.

 

[Cloud Strife]

killer job on all of them man.

Very,very, very excellent!!! Can't wait to see the others. Outstanding work.

Thanks, guys! Recondo and Breaker up next, I just need the torsos...

Dude, I am sorry for giving you false hope on this. I literally dug through 5-6 gallon bags of fodder and weapons, and checked my figure bags, and didn't find the ammo belt.

Although, I did find damn near everything else from that set that I didn't already glue to webgear. Sigh. If you do end up getting that set, the tiny grenades and such are pretty awesome.

Have you considered modding Tunnel Rat's webgear? It's got a similar bullet belt that's already contoured to a torso.

That's cool, Man (see what I did there?). I appreciate you for taking the time to dig through all of that to see if the ammo belt would work.

I haven't thought about modding Tunnel Rat's web gear, but I'm definitely not opposed to it! I think I'm just going to go ahead and get this particular Weapons Pack, as you've perked my interest even more now, lol. Was this the particular Weapons Pack that you got the grenades that you used for Monkeywrench's bandolier from? I've wanted to get those for awhile now to update my MW's bandolier. If it's not, do you remember which one it was?

 

[Mandingo Rex]

Yep, those grenades are the reason I got the set! Of course I found it in-store at TRU so hopefully you can find it for a decent price. I haven't seen the set in a store since.

 

[Cloud Strife]

Another reason for me to get the set! The prices aren't too bad on ebay. At least, not too expensive to deter me.

 

[Homer]

Those are incredible. If these were released at retail, I could EASILY scratch them off my list as the difinitive versions of these characters.

Fantastic work, man. Its stuff like THIS that takes way some of my enthusiasm for Hasbro released product/announcements.

 

[Cloud Strife]

Glad you dig them, man! I'm just trying to do what Hasbro should be doing.