Not a "right or wrong" thing really. It's all good, bro. Better to have a few of us go over the details, then be oblivious like so many others...
On the Workbench
- Thread starter Midget
- Start date
Not a "right or wrong" thing really. It's all good, bro. Better to have a few of us go over the details, then be oblivious like so many others...
Need some input. How is this for some updated webgear on Duke? Definitely adding more gear to it, just wondered if this looked alright for an update to Duke. Haven't really found a current webgear that I like for him. Thanks in advance for any advice or input!
Is it sitting tight on the shoulder. looks a little high(?) I think it looks fine, just needs tightened up on the shoulder. That's a great parts selection.
Yeah, def needs to be tightened up, haven't glued him back together, just trying to find the right selection of parts and gear.
not really sure yet, was thinking classic colors but ehh, not sure I'm sold on that. was thinking of throwing some camo on his pants....not sure what kind though
Update on my 6 inch Alpha ARC. Sculpting on the upper body is almost complete. Then it's on to modifying the legs.
Figuring out how to create the range finder. I'll use a tiny piece of clear acrylic sheet in which I will fix a neodymium magnet. The magnet in the picture is too big, though, at 2x1mm. Ordered a bunch of 1x0.5mm magnets off eBay, which will be perfect.
Figuring out how to create the range finder. I'll use a tiny piece of clear acrylic sheet in which I will fix a neodymium magnet. The magnet in the picture is too big, though, at 2x1mm. Ordered a bunch of 1x0.5mm magnets off eBay, which will be perfect.
Just though about what I have to sculpt, make, modify to turn that whimpy Clone Trooper into Alpha:
- range finder
- upper left arm: small pouches
- lower left arm: gauntlet
- upper torso front: ammo packs
- power unit for the gauntlet
- upper left and right leg: wrappings
- lower left and right leg: straps
- right shoulder plate
- 2x hip pouches
- 2x hip ammo boxes
- kama
- bandolier
- pauldron
- ammo clips (attached to the right side of the pauldron)
- 2x holsters
- 2x ARC pistols
- Westar M5 blaster rifle
- knife
- knife sheath
- various straps and fasteners
Good to have a list I can scratch things of off once they're done....
- range finder
- upper left arm: small pouches
- lower left arm: gauntlet
- upper torso front: ammo packs
- power unit for the gauntlet
- upper left and right leg: wrappings
- lower left and right leg: straps
- right shoulder plate
- 2x hip pouches
- 2x hip ammo boxes
- kama
- bandolier
- pauldron
- ammo clips (attached to the right side of the pauldron)
- 2x holsters
- 2x ARC pistols
- Westar M5 blaster rifle
- knife
- knife sheath
- various straps and fasteners
Good to have a list I can scratch things of off once they're done....
That is a lot of work. Judging by what you have done already, this is going to be one badass Clone!
OK maybe this will be its own WIP thread but for now I will keep it here.
By request I was asked to document my idea.
Slimer available at angel forge. (stock version)
I requested a custom version & DW was happy to deliver.
Green transparent version.
My version Painted
My original idea for this was to place a LED light inside the figure giving it a glow. I am testing with various lights to see what looks best & where to place the led.
Lighted from underneath.
the figure come with a stick but fate chose to remove me of that obstacle which will work out in my favor.
By request I was asked to document my idea.
Slimer available at angel forge. (stock version)
I requested a custom version & DW was happy to deliver.
Green transparent version.
My version Painted
My original idea for this was to place a LED light inside the figure giving it a glow. I am testing with various lights to see what looks best & where to place the led.
Lighted from underneath.
the figure come with a stick but fate chose to remove me of that obstacle which will work out in my favor.
Really should have modified RockBlock's M3 for a pintle mount like the M2 and Mk 19.
In other news, I would by the hell out of this Hind/Helix hybrid in 1:18 scale.
Kamov Ka-53, Zvezda 1:72 by Soosnik
In other news, I would by the hell out of this Hind/Helix hybrid in 1:18 scale.
Kamov Ka-53, Zvezda 1:72 by Soosnik
What is it with the Russians building helicopters that look like they started out as airplanes?
Worked beside an Mi26 in 07'. I swear that thing was build from a 737 fuselage or something.
Worked beside an Mi26 in 07'. I swear that thing was build from a 737 fuselage or something.
Update on my 6 inch Alpha ARC. Sculpting on the upper body is almost complete. Then it's on to modifying the legs.
Figuring out how to create the range finder. I'll use a tiny piece of clear acrylic sheet in which I will fix a neodymium magnet. The magnet in the picture is too big, though, at 2x1mm. Ordered a bunch of 1x0.5mm magnets off eBay, which will be perfect.
That is some INSANELY sharp and crisp sculpting! How?!
How? Mad skillz :drum:
Seriously, patience and practice. And not being afraid to scratch a sculpted piece and start over again. Hasn't happened on this figure yet, luckily.
Adding some of these ball joints to wrists
I cut the hand off at the cuff and glued the female part of the joint into the arm. The ball socket is installed in the remainder of the hand.
The results are a little fragile. The joints pop apart pretty easily and the range isn't quite as far as the 30th wrist joint but it did add something to a previously fixed hand. Overall it seems like an improvement.
I cut the hand off at the cuff and glued the female part of the joint into the arm. The ball socket is installed in the remainder of the hand.
The results are a little fragile. The joints pop apart pretty easily and the range isn't quite as far as the 30th wrist joint but it did add something to a previously fixed hand. Overall it seems like an improvement.
Revoltech joints work rather well for this also, but are now somewhat hard to find...
Are those the revolver joints?
I have some 6mm ones but they'd be too big for wrists
Last edited:
Hit up ebay for Revoltech joints. It's kind of a crap shoot though. I ending up casting the ones I bought from a lot that would work for me.
4, 6, and 8 mm I think.
Might as well show what I'm working on in between cast turrets and figures.
Cast up some things for the custom con game. Thanks to Joerhyno for the jersey barriers (they connect to eachother too!). We're going to need some dogs and claymores. I'm really happy with the foo dogs (not for the game), so much so that I painted some up right away.
4, 6, and 8 mm I think.
Might as well show what I'm working on in between cast turrets and figures.
Cast up some things for the custom con game. Thanks to Joerhyno for the jersey barriers (they connect to eachother too!). We're going to need some dogs and claymores. I'm really happy with the foo dogs (not for the game), so much so that I painted some up right away.
Last edited:
Hit up ebay for Revoltech joints. It's kind of a crap shoot though. I ending up casting the ones I bought from a lot that would work for me.
4, 6, and 8 mm I think.
Have you considered making a bunch of 4mm to sell?
I have sold some at $1 each. I need to see how many I have left.
I have 4 black 4mm and at least a dozen flesh 4mm joints. Here's a size comparison next to POC SE hands.
Last edited:
Started on my Red Skull custom. First order of business will be the forearms. I test fit a Renegades CC forearm on there, and generally like the results, so I'll be off to DG next chance I get to get a CC arm donor. My initial desire is to use the RoC Destro/25th Viper leg combo I used on my WWIIish Cobra Commander, but I'm not sure those thighs will fit up under the Vogel blouse.
Dunno what I'll do for a head. The logical choice would be Montezuma's skull, but it's a tad on the small side, but I've not seen another skull head sculpt that I like. I also need to come up with a paint scheme. Not sure if I want to do pre-war SS blacks or something in field grey.
Dunno what I'll do for a head. The logical choice would be Montezuma's skull, but it's a tad on the small side, but I've not seen another skull head sculpt that I like. I also need to come up with a paint scheme. Not sure if I want to do pre-war SS blacks or something in field grey.
How about the skull in the middle of this pic?
I think it is a shrunk Skeletor head...I don't know for sure...it was some stuff Jesse sent me ended up painting and sending to Monte Williams...
That one's alright. I've not seen it before.
Yup, I've been wanting to do it for years, and at this point it's a pretty well-tread path for a decidedly Nazi Red Skull. It won't be anything groundbreaking, but it doesn't need to be.
On a good note, I found a Vogel-based RS custom that utilized the entire RoC Destro leg set, so I'm GtG on using the thighs.
Yup, I've been wanting to do it for years, and at this point it's a pretty well-tread path for a decidedly Nazi Red Skull. It won't be anything groundbreaking, but it doesn't need to be.
On a good note, I found a Vogel-based RS custom that utilized the entire RoC Destro leg set, so I'm GtG on using the thighs.
Last edited:
Hey KT, don't forget DC Multiverse has that Black Mask coming out. Suited and an awesome skull head. Maybe that will work for your skull and you get a suited body to boot. Would just need a placeholder head till he hits stores.
Fuck yes, you are completely right! I'd forgotten about that bastard. I noticed head scale can be a little...imprecise in this line, so I'm hoping for the best.