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Imperial Creative Engineering => Custom Figures => Topic started by: RavenEye on August 20, 2011, 11:05:31 AM

Title: OP Productions. 1/6 & other Customs. (Update 1/4/2013)
Post by: RavenEye on August 20, 2011, 11:05:31 AM: Hello everyone! New Customizer on the block. I have lots to share. Though for now I only have 1. Here you go.

Yasis the one-eyed Trando.

Yasis was given a scar by his sibling at birth (Which made him blind in one eye.). Who he then conquered and ate. Later on Yasis fought near the end of the Clone Wars on Kashyyyk. Being confussed after his troop had been nearly vansquihed even with CIS support by a squad of four Clone Commandos. He later moved the rest of his troop near the CIS station for more support droids, only to find it blown up and Republic cruisers landing. Now moving behind the station he found a helmet cracked with a red hand streak and a blaster rifle still hot on the ground. "I've had seen this helmet before", he said. Though when he looked up he was surprised to see 30 droids that looked to be destroyed by melee attack. When he looked for a body there wasn't one found.

(http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n553/Orangepauldron/TrandoMerc9.jpg)
(http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n553/Orangepauldron/TrandoMerc10.jpg)
(http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n553/Orangepauldron/TrandoMerc11.jpg)
(http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n553/Orangepauldron/TrandoMerc12.jpg)
Here's a closer look at the scar. It was made with some car scratch sealant that you can buy at Dollar Tree. It's in the Hardware section. It's white and comes in a little container with a wee spatula.
(http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n553/Orangepauldron/TrandoMerc13.jpg)
(http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n553/Orangepauldron/TrandoMerc14.jpg)
(http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n553/Orangepauldron/TrandoMerc15.jpg)
(http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n553/Orangepauldron/TrandoMerc16.jpg)
(http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n553/Orangepauldron/TrandoMerc17.jpg)
Here's a closer look at his weapons.

Hope you like!
Title: Re: "Orange's Customs" Trando Merc
Post by: Tamer on August 20, 2011, 11:40:52 AM: I knew he was still alive. Maybe you ought to finish the Republic Commando Novels. Nice story and custom.

Look for this on our front page soon. And welcome to the Yards!
Title: Re: "Orange's Customs" Trando Merc
Post by: SITHHAPPENS on August 20, 2011, 07:29:42 PM: great custom & cool story welcome to the yards!
Title: Re: "Orange's Customs" Trando Merc
Post by: RavenEye on August 20, 2011, 07:50:36 PM: ;D Thanks for the comments! I'm actually thinking of making a couple of Photo Novels that even explain what happens to Sev.
Title: Re: "Orange's Customs" Trando Merc
Post by: Tamer on August 21, 2011, 04:42:57 AM: Love the orange colors on your avatar and pics. I guess you like orange. Sure does make me think about adding that color to our scheme someitme though. I also thought your avatar gif was very tasteful as some animated gifs are beyond distracting. I can see you have some graphics skills and please feel free to put up a signature banner within the size constraints.

Once again welcome to the yards and your first custom entry is now on the fp and will be up on our facebook page shortly.

And yes a photo novel sounds great. I would love to see someone delve into that story arc.
Title: Re: "Orange's Customs" Trando Merc
Post by: lucasclones on August 21, 2011, 04:44:51 AM: Quote from: Orangepeace on August 20, 2011, 07:50:36 PM
;D Thanks for the comments! I'm actually thinking of making a couple of Photo Novels that even explain what happens to Sev.
That would be great, always bugged me that that was not wrapped up. Nice Trando and welcome to the yards!!
Title: Re: "Orange's Customs" Trando Merc
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on August 21, 2011, 06:00:09 AM: Great looking Trandoshan and I love the work you did on his head sculpt. Great touch and it adds realism with the scars and technology. Can't wait to see more of your work and welcome to the yards!
Title: Re: "Orange's Customs" Trando Merc
Post by: CloneSniper78 on August 21, 2011, 07:35:06 AM: Nice work! I see you already have some customizing and photography skills. How long have you been making customs ?
Title: Re: "Orange's Customs" Trando Merc
Post by: ActionFigEmpire on August 21, 2011, 08:19:03 AM: Welcome Orange! Nothing better to start with here than a Trandoshan. There are many Trando lovers on the Yards, myself included (just submitted a trando sith to the latest contest). Awesome work on 'ol scar face there! I'm sure I wouldn't be alone in asking for a tutorial on how to use the car sealant. Also excellent work on the photos! I can't wait to see more of your work!
Title: Re: "Orange's Customs" Trando Merc
Post by: Tamer on August 21, 2011, 08:20:52 AM: AFE, I was thinking the same thing.

Wouldn't a youtube video showing how this was done be perfect! But we would all love to see how this was done even if you just type it out.
Title: Re: "Orange's Customs" Trando Merc
Post by: clone10 on August 21, 2011, 03:31:31 PM: That trando is awesome and welcome to the yards
Title: Re: "Orange's Customs" Trando Merc
Post by: Clonemaster on August 21, 2011, 03:33:55 PM: 0/ 0/ 0/ he looks great and welcome to the yards
Title: Re: "Orange's Customs" Trando Merc
Post by: RavenEye on August 21, 2011, 04:10:55 PM: Thanks Everyone! ;D

I'll make a new post for the Car Sealant in a couple of hours.
Title: Re: *Update* "Orange's Customs" Kel Dor Smuggler
Post by: RavenEye on August 23, 2011, 05:18:56 PM: Just posted this at Yak for the Yakfinites challenge and thought I share here too.

Usidas Mon “Stinker”

During the Galactic Civil War Usidas was given the nickname “Stinker” after winding up drunk and accidentally falling into a Garbage chute. By the time he realized what happened, he was covered in bile and trash. Being from Kel Dor the mask prevented him from registering the smell. Being still a little drunk and wanting more Rish 11 down his throat. He meandered straight back to the bar he came from running even the bartender out of the place. Later on Usidas ran a smuggler crew on his modified BT-1E4 named “Sticky Finger”. Usidas ran the smuggling ring even through the Vong war. Last reports of him were near Dantooine alone aboard his ship. Living at 153 years old, he died in the cockpit of his vessel drifting in space for pilots to see for eternity.

(http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n553/Orangepauldron/UsidasMon1.jpg)
(http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n553/Orangepauldron/UsidasMon2.jpg)
(http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n553/Orangepauldron/UsidasMon3.jpg)
(http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n553/Orangepauldron/UsidasMon4.jpg)
(http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n553/Orangepauldron/UsidasMon6.jpg)

Recipe:
TLC Plo Koon head modified.
Saga Rebel Fleet Trooper vest.
ROTS Kit Fiston arms.
ROTS Plo Koon Torso.
ROTS Plo Koon hands.
Saga Boba Fett utility belt.
VTAC Hoth Han Solo legs.
Saga 2 Endor Rebel Trooper Feet.

Weapon:
Durge pistol.

Hope you like! :D
Title: Re: *Update* "Orange's Customs" Kel Dor Smuggler
Post by: SITHHAPPENS on August 23, 2011, 05:50:33 PM: awesome job!
Title: Re: *Update* "Orange's Customs" Kel Dor Smuggler
Post by: JediMerc on August 23, 2011, 06:03:21 PM: Nice mod on the face mask...nice, clean lines. I like the chunky, block-like feel you created rather than the one Hasbro put together.

Nice work!
Title: Re: *Update* "Orange's Customs" Kel Dor Smuggler
Post by: RavenEye on August 23, 2011, 06:45:32 PM: Thanks SITHHAPPENS and JediMerc! The mask was made with a combination of super glued posterboard and Fixit sculpting.
Title: Re: *Update* "Orange's Customs" Kel Dor Smuggler
Post by: lucasclones on August 24, 2011, 03:12:05 AM: Very nice. I like the facemask he has.
Title: Re: *Update* "Orange's Customs" Kel Dor Smuggler
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on August 24, 2011, 03:26:07 AM: Great looking Kel Dor! I really like the resculpted breathing mask you did. Great job!
Title: Re: *Update* "Orange's Customs" Kel Dor Smuggler
Post by: RavenEye on August 24, 2011, 10:20:37 AM: Thanks lucasclones and Luke Sprywalker! ;D
Title: Re: *Update* "Orange's Customs" Kel Dor Smuggler
Post by: Darth Optimus on August 24, 2011, 06:43:36 PM: Neat! I love alien figs!
Title: Re: *Update* "Orange's Customs" Kel Dor Smuggler
Post by: Tamer on August 25, 2011, 02:59:46 AM: Very nice, should be a top vote getter if thats for a contest.

I also liked the backstory. Back to the front page.
Title: Re: *Update* "Orange's Customs" Kel Dor Smuggler
Post by: darthdaddy on August 25, 2011, 06:27:58 AM: I follow your work on Rebelscum. Welcome to the Yards!! Good stuff!!
Title: Re: *Update* "Orange's Customs" Kel Dor Smuggler
Post by: Jedi Minstrel on August 25, 2011, 06:58:53 AM: Awesome Kel Dor!!!
Title: Re: *Update* "Orange's Customs" Kel Dor Smuggler
Post by: RavenEye on August 25, 2011, 07:16:48 AM: Thanks Darth Optimus, Tamer, darthdaddy, and Jedi Minstrel! ;D
Title: Re: *Update* "Orange's Customs" Kel Dor Smuggler
Post by: RavenEye on August 26, 2011, 02:23:08 PM: Okay, now for those of you who saw the question "Where to buy 1:18 scale baby cribs." There has to be a baby right? So here's the little guy.
(http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n553/Orangepauldron/a.jpg)
He's still in wip phase, but I'll post him and the others when they're done.

Now if you curious why I need so many little babys and cribs. Then here's a riddle.

It is night, but the sky is bright.
Great vengance has come , to those who were right.
Many are slain, with their souls in pain.
Oh what a great tragedy will their deaths be in vain?

If you can answer the riddle before I post the finished project then you get 1 thing free in my sales post. Please note Saga 2 stands pending.
http://www.imperialshipyards.net/SMF/index.php?topic=7118.0 (http://www.imperialshipyards.net/SMF/index.php?topic=7118.0)
To enter please send a PM to me. 1st person in my inbox wins!
Title: Re: *Update* 8/26/11 "Orange's Customs" Sculpted Baby Wip pg. 2
Post by: RavenEye on August 27, 2011, 07:15:22 AM: :o Nobody likes riddles? Hmm...., okay here's a hint O 6 J T.
Title: Re: *Update* 8/26/11 "Orange's Customs" Sculpted Baby Wip pg. 2
Post by: RavenEye on August 27, 2011, 07:57:40 AM: CloneSniper78 is the Riddle winner. As I stated he gets 1 free item from my sales thread.

Also, if you guys are interested in owning one of these cute little infants. Please shoot me a PM. I going make a lot of copies next month. Please note 1 per person. Starting price $2.50 + 1.00 for shipping.
Title: Re: *Update* 8/26/11 "Orange's Customs" Sculpted Baby Wip pg. 2
Post by: lucasclones_strikes_back on August 27, 2011, 04:19:19 PM: HMM now you can do a Obi-Wan giving Luke to Owen scene. ;D
Title: Re: *Update* 8/26/11 "Orange's Customs" Sculpted Baby Wip pg. 2
Post by: DanOfTheDead on August 27, 2011, 04:33:50 PM: Ah, very cool. Got a similar concept planned I think. Wonderful job on the sculpting, what material did you use?
Title: Re: *Update* 8/26/11 "Orange's Customs" Sculpted Baby Wip pg. 2
Post by: darthdaddy on August 27, 2011, 07:21:42 PM: It's always good to have a few babies on hand. Nice sculpt!
Title: Re: *Update* 8/26/11 "Orange's Customs" Sculpted Baby Wip pg. 2
Post by: RavenEye on August 27, 2011, 08:58:57 PM: Thanks everyone! ;D
Title: Re: *Update* 8/26/11 "Orange's Customs" Sculpted Baby Wip pg. 2
Post by: RavenEye on August 28, 2011, 03:50:08 PM: Sorry, Everyone. One of my projects got messed up.
Title: Re: *Update* 8/26/11 "Orange's Customs" Sculpted Baby Wip pg. 2
Post by: RavenEye on August 29, 2011, 06:30:08 PM: Once again, sorry everyone. One more day and I'll have some customs to show off. One of my bloody projects has tight BJ articulation that keeps scratching the paint off. Never ran into this problem before. sab <Feels like this every time I think I fixed it, but it has other plans.
Title: Re: *Update* 8/26/11 "Orange's Customs" Sculpted Baby Wip pg. 2
Post by: RavenEye on August 30, 2011, 09:28:45 PM: Okay, I'm getting aggravated. Does anyone know of a sealant for Acrylic paints like Folk-Art or Apple Barrel that's not spray paint? I know Folk-Art's Crackle makes a good clear coat, though it's glossy.
Title: Re: *Update* 8/26/11 "Orange's Customs" Sculpted Baby Wip pg. 2
Post by: CloneSniper78 on August 30, 2011, 10:10:14 PM: I found some liquid clear coat that comes in a little bottle at Michaels. I haven't used it yet so I can't say how good it is.
Title: Re: *Update* 8/26/11 "Orange's Customs" Sculpted Baby Wip pg. 2
Post by: CloneSniper78 on August 31, 2011, 04:35:48 PM: Here is a pic of that Varnish.
Title: Re: *Update* 8/26/11 "Orange's Customs" Sculpted Baby Wip pg. 2
Post by: UnitedStatesDemocrat on August 31, 2011, 04:38:08 PM: Might have to pick up some of that; I had the same problem OP was having, with Folk-Art's stuff.
Title: Re: *Update* 8/26/11 "Orange's Customs" Sculpted Baby Wip pg. 2
Post by: RavenEye on August 31, 2011, 04:42:44 PM: Heh heh. Once again thanks! ;D
Title: Re: *Update* 8/26/11 "Orange's Customs" Sculpted Baby Wip pg. 2
Post by: RavenEye on September 01, 2011, 07:02:29 PM: 1 more bloody day everyone and I'll some customs DStar your mind! (Heh heh, I used the Dstar for blow.)
Title: Re: *Update* 8/26/11 "Orange's Customs" Sculpted Baby Wip pg. 2
Post by: RavenEye on September 02, 2011, 05:41:42 PM: Change of plans again, seems I need just 1 day, the drying process on the paint of one of my customs is taking forever. I'd like to show all 4 together. Also, if you have'nt voted. Please vote now, this poll is for which heads will be on sale once I cast the body and the heads that win. Voting ends September 22 2011, just hope there isn't a tie.
Title: Re: *Update* 8/26/11 "Orange's Customs" Sculpted Baby Wip pg. 2
Post by: RavenEye on September 03, 2011, 06:40:15 PM: I hate having multiple projects, ugh. 2 more days. Anyway, I'm doing a ROTJ Han & Chewie, a Fan-Fic character, and a CSF officer. I hope to at least have Han & Chewie shown tomorrow. If you guys/gals are wondering why it takes so long for these customs, well it's because the Fixit needs 24 hrs. to dry and every part is being painted.
Title: Re: *Update* 8/26/11 "Orange's Customs" Sculpted Baby Wip pg. 2
Post by: Wookie-Balls on September 04, 2011, 01:53:40 AM: Can't wait to see the Han & Chewie :D
Title: Re: *Update* 8/26/11 "Orange's Customs" Sculpted Baby Wip pg. 2
Post by: RavenEye on September 04, 2011, 07:31:25 PM: Han is done, but Chewie isn't. Revealing is tomorrow. I'd show Han now, though I'd like to show his bud as a duo. Hope you guys/gals can wait 1 more day.
Title: Re: *Update* 8/26/11 "Orange's Customs" Sculpted Baby Wip pg. 2
Post by: sith_fire30 on September 04, 2011, 10:15:17 PM: That baby project is very unique! I'm looking forward to seeing how this all unfolds!! :)
Title: Re: *Update* 8/26/11 "Orange's Customs" Sculpted Baby Wip pg. 2
Post by: JediMerc on September 05, 2011, 04:35:36 AM: Quote from: Orangepeace on August 30, 2011, 09:28:45 PM
Okay, I'm getting aggravated. Does anyone know of a sealant for Acrylic paints like Folk-Art or Apple Barrel that's not spray paint? I know Folk-Art's Crackle makes a good clear coat, though it's glossy.

I use a clear, matte spray sealant that I've picked up at WalMart for about $4; it's a brand called Plaid (from Patricia Nimock, if that means anything). (It's NOT the crackling version.) I've used it on all of my custom figs and it works extremely well; just be sure to hold it about 10-12 inches from your figs when applying a coat and allow it to dry for at least an hour (30 minutes will work, but the sealant hardens much better after a full hour). This has really helped keep the paint jobs on my figs protected and from having the paint on joints rub off.

Looking forward to seeing Han & Chewie! The baby project is very interesting as well...I would love to see your take on a baby Jawa...what would that look like? :o
Title: Re: *Update* 8/26/11 "Orange's Customs" Sculpted Baby Wip pg. 2
Post by: RavenEye on September 05, 2011, 08:08:54 PM: Once again 1 more day, ran out of superglue and the place I get it at is closed. Hope to unveil Han & Chewie tomorrow.
Title: Re: *Update* 8/26/11 "Orange's Customs" Sculpted Baby Wip pg. 2
Post by: RavenEye on September 06, 2011, 08:45:57 PM: *sigh* , 1 more day. Chewie is have painted, though due to a tropical thunderstorm. I'm unable to do much more. Han & Chewie will and I mean will be shown tomorrow.
Title: Re: *Update* 8/26/11 "Orange's Customs" Sculpted Baby Wip pg. 2
Post by: RavenEye on September 07, 2011, 09:35:36 PM: Alright everyone! Finally finished my ROTJ Han & Chewie. Hope ya like! I know Han doesn't have a black collar in ROTJ. *Critic* ^-^

Han Solo "Captain of the Millennium Falcon"

I don't think a short biography is needed for him. ;)

(http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n553/Orangepauldron/hanchewie3.jpg)
(http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n553/Orangepauldron/hanchewie7.jpg)
(http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n553/Orangepauldron/hanchewie2.jpg)
(http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n553/Orangepauldron/hanchewie1.jpg)
(http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n553/Orangepauldron/hanchewie4.jpg)
(http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n553/Orangepauldron/hanchewie6-1.jpg)
(http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n553/Orangepauldron/hanchewie8.jpg)
Recipe:
Head: 2011 TVC Bespin Han Solo.
Torso: 20011 TVC Bespin Han Solo modified shoulder pits. (Had to do that because the shoulder pits were too big from the old arms.)
Arms: Saga 2 VC ROTJ Han.
Hands: Saga 2 Carbonite hands.
Legs: Modified Saga 2 VC ROTJ legs. (Sculpted the legs bigger and sculpted the pinstripes.)
Belt: Modified Saga 2 VC ROTJ holster and utility belt. (Made the strap.)
Weapon: Modified Saga 2 VC ROTJ Han blaster. (Made a finger guard.)

Chewbacca "Chewie"

I don't think a short biography is needed for him either. ;)

(http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n553/Orangepauldron/hanchewie9.jpg)
(http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n553/Orangepauldron/hanchewie12.jpg)
(http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n553/Orangepauldron/hanchewie11.jpg)
(http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n553/Orangepauldron/hanchewie10.jpg)
(http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n553/Orangepauldron/hanchewie15-1.jpg)
Recipe:
Whole figure: OTC VC ROTJ Chewbacca with modified neck and mouth.

(http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n553/Orangepauldron/hanchewie14.jpg)
Buds-4-Ever.

Now what I mean by the neck thing is. He can move his head just like any other figure. Look below for production pics of Chewie.

(http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n553/Orangepauldron/Chewbacca9-1.jpg)
First I had to drill out a hole to fit the joint below.
(http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n553/Orangepauldron/Chewbacca7-1.jpg)
Now the joint consists of a #41 clone ball neck, Evo Anakin ball neck, and ROTS Stass ball neck glued together.
(http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n553/Orangepauldron/Chewbacca8-1.jpg)
Here I had to drill the torso to fit the lowest ball neck.
(http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n553/Orangepauldron/Chewbacca6-1.jpg)
Here we have the joint in the torso.
(http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n553/Orangepauldron/Chewbacca1-1.jpg)
Here's his famous head tilt.
(http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n553/Orangepauldron/Chewbacca5-1.jpg)
Down.
(http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n553/Orangepauldron/Chewbacca4-1.jpg)
Up.
(http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n553/Orangepauldron/Chewbacca3-1.jpg)
Left.
(http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n553/Orangepauldron/Chewbacca2-1.jpg)
Right.

Thanks for looking and don't forget to vote if you already haven't.
Title: Re: *Update* 9/08/11 "Orange's Customs" ROTJ Han & Chewie! pg. 4
Post by: hannsfartknocker on September 08, 2011, 03:30:12 AM: awesome job orange
Title: Re: *Update* 9/08/11 "Orange's Customs" ROTJ Han & Chewie! pg. 4
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on September 08, 2011, 04:01:44 AM: That is just awesome! Love the additions to both! For Chewies neck is that an elbow joint with a neck nub glued on? Love the effect it gives!
Title: Re: *Update* 9/08/11 "Orange's Customs" ROTJ Han & Chewie! pg. 4
Post by: darthdaddy on September 08, 2011, 05:18:36 AM: Han and Chewie are really well done. I may use your Chewbacca modification. Really good idea. Does it affect the waist articulation?
Title: Re: *Update* 9/08/11 "Orange's Customs" ROTJ Han & Chewie! pg. 4
Post by: RavenEye on September 08, 2011, 06:30:08 AM: To hannsfartknocker: Thanks!
To Luke Sprywalker: Elbow joint? No, my friend I glued 3 different neck stubs spheres together. Sorry if I didn't make that clearer. And Thanks!
To darth daddy: PM'd your answer and Thanks!

Thanks for all the wonderful compliments.
Title: Re: *Update* 9/08/11 "Orange's Customs" ROTJ Han & Chewie! pg. 4
Post by: SITHHAPPENS on September 08, 2011, 10:44:39 AM: great idea they both look fantastic
Title: Re: *Update* 9/08/11 "Orange's Customs" ROTJ Han & Chewie! pg. 4
Post by: RavenEye on September 08, 2011, 11:17:42 AM: Thanks SITHHAPPENS! ;D
Title: Re: *Update* 9/08/11 "Orange's Customs" ROTJ Han & Chewie! pg. 4
Post by: Noctem89 on September 08, 2011, 12:50:48 PM: good job :) I like this wookie ^^ whrooaaaaaa 0//
Title: Re: *Update* 9/08/11 "Orange's Customs" ROTJ Han & Chewie! pg. 4
Post by: lucasclones_strikes_back on September 08, 2011, 01:02:25 PM: Those are perfect great job on both! 0//
Title: Re: *Update* 9/08/11 "Orange's Customs" ROTJ Han & Chewie! pg. 4
Post by: RavenEye on September 08, 2011, 01:53:06 PM: Thanks Noctem89 and lucasclones_strikes_back! ;D
Title: Re: *Update* 9/08/11 "Orange's Customs" ROTJ Han & Chewie! pg. 4
Post by: Mungo Baobab on September 08, 2011, 02:28:31 PM: Great work!
Title: Re: *Update* 9/08/11 "Orange's Customs" ROTJ Han & Chewie! pg. 4
Post by: RavenEye on September 08, 2011, 02:41:10 PM: Thanks Mungo Baobab! ;D
Title: Re: *Update* 9/08/11 "Orange's Customs" ROTJ Han & Chewie! pg. 4
Post by: Wookie-Balls on September 09, 2011, 04:20:49 AM: Sometimes the best work is of the more subtle variety!! Love them both - superb work mate!!!
Title: Re: *Update* 9/08/11 "Orange's Customs" ROTJ Han & Chewie! pg. 4
Post by: Tamer on September 09, 2011, 04:27:41 AM: Very nice. My comments about this are on the front page.
Title: Re: *Update* 9/08/11 "Orange's Customs" ROTJ Han & Chewie! pg. 4
Post by: RavenEye on September 09, 2011, 08:48:19 AM: Thanks Wookie-Balls and Tamer! ;D I feel honored to be on the fp again. Thanks again!
Title: Re: *Update* 9/08/11 "Orange's Customs" ROTJ Han & Chewie! pg. 4
Post by: RunDown on September 09, 2011, 12:28:12 PM: Very cool work man!!! Lovin that Chewbacca!! Welcome to the yards a little late :)
Title: Re: *Update* 9/08/11 "Orange's Customs" ROTJ Han & Chewie! pg. 4
Post by: RavenEye on September 09, 2011, 03:06:33 PM: Thanks RunDown!
Title: Re: *Update* 9/08/11 "Orange's Customs" ROTJ Han & Chewie! pg. 4
Post by: wraithnine on September 09, 2011, 03:44:39 PM: very nicely done !
Title: Re: *Update* 9/08/11 "Orange's Customs" ROTJ Han & Chewie! pg. 4
Post by: RavenEye on September 09, 2011, 03:56:41 PM: Thanks wraithnine! ;D
Title: Re: *Update* 9/08/11 "Orange's Customs" ROTJ Han & Chewie! pg. 4
Post by: CloneSniper78 on September 09, 2011, 05:19:54 PM: Not only did we get a better Boba earlier this year, but now we got a better Han & Chewie. Might have to try the Han upgrades. Thanks for sharing with us.
Title: Re: *Update* 9/08/11 "Orange's Customs" ROTJ Han & Chewie! pg. 4
Post by: RavenEye on September 09, 2011, 07:10:04 PM: Welcome CloneSniper78.
Title: Re: *Update* 9/08/11 "Orange's Customs" ROTJ Han & Chewie! pg. 4
Post by: Darth Revenge on September 10, 2011, 12:38:14 PM: Wow !
Great job !
Title: Re: *Update* 9/08/11 "Orange's Customs" ROTJ Han & Chewie! pg. 4
Post by: RavenEye on September 10, 2011, 02:57:09 PM: Thanks Darth Revenge! ;D
Title: Re: *Update* 9/08/11 "Orange's Customs" ROTJ Han & Chewie! pg. 4
Post by: RavenEye on September 11, 2011, 08:25:51 PM: Okay, now I have lots of acrylic paints. Apple Barrel and Folk-Art, but I'm sick of the results I get with them. So what's the best paint for customs to buy?

I need something that holds up to other painted items.
Doesn't scratch.
Holds on BH joints.
Takes only a couple coats.
Dries under heat from a blow dryer. (Hehe, don't want flammable. Though if it is, that's okay.)
And comes off easy with water on my brushes.

Must be cost efficient.

Suggestions?

By the way just so everyone knows. Local Hobby stores have all closed near my me. Hobby Lobby is 35 miles from me. Hungates locations closed. Michael's and A.C. Moore don't have a lot of Hobby paint. I have Testors Enamel, though they get sticky when dried.
Title: Re: *Update* 9/08/11 "Orange's Customs" Question for all. pg.5
Post by: ActionFigEmpire on September 11, 2011, 11:01:37 PM: I have been wondering the same thing. I find that Testors model paints never really dry and remain sticky. I find spray paint works pretty well even is thin enough to not rub off on some ball joints. Also Rustoleum oil based enamel drys hard and non sticky. Dries very smooth and glossy. Not sure what else to use.
Title: Re: *Update* 9/08/11 "Orange's Customs" Question for all. pg.5
Post by: hannsfartknocker on September 12, 2011, 03:39:53 AM: all citadel, valejo and privateer press paints work very well and go on evenly and don't get sticky
Title: Re: *Update* 9/08/11 "Orange's Customs" Question for all. pg.5
Post by: darthdaddy on September 12, 2011, 05:51:15 AM: I usually use the Reaper paints, but now that they have gone out of business, I have started to use Vallejo and Citadel. All work great, but I always sand down ball hinge joints with my Dremel so I don't have any wear when they are used.
Title: Re: *Update* 9/08/11 "Orange's Customs" Question for all. pg.5
Post by: SITHHAPPENS on September 12, 2011, 07:28:21 AM: Quote from: darthdaddy on September 12, 2011, 05:51:15 AM
I usually use the Reaper paints, but now that they have gone out of business, I have started to use Vallejo and Citadel. All work great, but I always sand down ball hinge joints with my Dremel so I don't have any wear when they are used.
i do the same as well and i also put 1 thin coat of paint then 1 coat of sealant then 1 coat paint then the final sealant coat on entire figure
Title: Re: *Update* 9/08/11 "Orange's Customs" Question for all. pg.5
Post by: RavenEye on September 12, 2011, 09:04:59 AM: Thanks for the suggestions everyone. Yeah, I have sealant spray paint. Though it's too time consuming for me to do so.
As for Citadel paints, $3.70! Whew, just to get all the colors I need would be $160.00! Man that's a lot of mulla. I might try some though.
I looked up Valejo paint this product is really cheap on ebay. Say if I painted a hand and then painted the weapon, would the paint from both rub off on each other when joined together?
Privateer seems to be the same way on prices as Citadel. Man, paint is high. Though I might try some too.
As for the BH joint suggestion, that's very clever Darth Daddy. I never would have thought to sand down the joint.
Huh, seems Privateer is the almost the same way as Citadel too. Do these companies think people are rich?

Reason I'm doing this is because I want to repaint the 4 (Han, Chewie, Usidas, and Yasis.) previous customs. It shouldn't be to hard for me to get the old paint and superglue off. Oh, by the way if you use Apple Barrel and Folk-Art products and you want to remove the old paint. Use Wal-Mart's alcohol pads, they're in the Pharmacy Diabetic section and work great after a couple in the same place.
Title: Re: *Update* 9/12/11 "Orange's Customs" Hello, Goodbye, then Hello again. pg.6
Post by: RavenEye on September 12, 2011, 09:18:35 PM: Okay I've got bad news, I'm taking a break from customizing. The good news is I'll be back; this isn't the end, but for me afford professional paint and equipment is going to take a couple months of hard work for funds. Which means time consumed to work not customs. When I do get back though, you'll hopefully see 2.0 versions of the other 4 customs and some stellar work. Plus, time away means to find new fodder too. I'll post and look at everyone's customs still and request some things time to time. Hope to show some better results of customs. See ya then.
Title: Re: *Update* 9/12/11 "Orange's Customs" Hello, Goodbye, then Hello again. pg.6
Post by: Jedi Minstrel on September 12, 2011, 10:21:07 PM: Understandable. Good luck to you.
Title: Re: *Update* 9/12/11 "Orange's Customs" Hello, Goodbye, then Hello again. pg.6
Post by: hangarbay94 on September 13, 2011, 02:17:49 AM: OrangePeace, your dedication to perfecting your art is admirable and I know that you will come back with some very impressive creations, which I am very much looking forward to....
Title: Re: *Update* 9/12/11 "Orange's Customs" Hello, Goodbye, then Hello again. pg.6
Post by: Tamer on September 13, 2011, 02:49:13 AM: Well cost is definitely a factor in this hobby. I do enjoy your customs so I was glad to hear it is only a small break.
Title: Re: *Update* 9/12/11 "Orange's Customs" Hello, Goodbye, then Hello again. pg.6
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on September 13, 2011, 06:20:26 PM: Jules has summed it up so well so I just want to echo his word. Also glad to hear you have set a new goal for yourself and await your return. Best of luck with all you do.
Title: Re: *Update* 9/12/11 "Orange's Customs" Hello, Goodbye, then Hello again. pg.6
Post by: RavenEye on September 22, 2011, 11:39:15 AM: New poll.The top 3 will be made by me.
Title: Re: "Orange's Customs" New Poll.
Post by: JediMerc on September 25, 2011, 05:56:35 AM: Glad to hear you'll be back soon...better than ever!
Title: Re: "Orange's Customs" New Poll.
Post by: RavenEye on September 25, 2011, 06:25:09 PM: Thanks just waiting to get some primary colors from reaper paints.
Title: Re: "Orange's Customs" Preparing for the new. pg.6
Post by: RavenEye on October 10, 2011, 06:37:43 PM: Okay. So while waiting for paint and a new desk. Thought I should show preparation. Yes, it's messy. This is all the stuff the new desk is going to have on it.

(http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n553/Orangepauldron/ForMungo7.jpg)

Made a lightbox, got inspiration from Incom. Cheap too, cost to make is a $1.57. All ya need is 6x6x5 box and white fabric.

(http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n553/Orangepauldron/ForMungo8.jpg)
(http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n553/Orangepauldron/ForMungo9.jpg)

Hopefully 2 side lights will make it better.

Here's the desk I'm getting.

(http://i.walmartimages.com/i/p/00/02/99/86/91/0002998691152_500X500.jpg)
Title: Re: "Orange's Customs" Preparing for the new. pg.6
Post by: CloneSniper78 on October 10, 2011, 08:35:22 PM: That desk looks good. Are you gonna put your computer in there too or just use it for customizing?
Title: Re: "Orange's Customs" Preparing for the new. pg.6
Post by: RavenEye on October 10, 2011, 09:30:29 PM: Complete customizing table, already have a computer desk.
Title: Re: "Orange's Customs" Preparing for the new. pg.6
Post by: Darth Optimus on October 12, 2011, 07:23:42 PM: Dude...I understand the need to put the hobby on "pause" for a while, it's an expensive addiction! In my area, I NEVER find figs/vehicles at garage sales/thrift stores, I have to pay full price or wait for a 'Con to roll around and hope I snag some cheap pieces (after paying for tickets, parking, gas, etc!). Also, a few years ago I made the jump from the "craft store" paints to Citadel paints. It is TOTALLY worth the investment! I still use the cheap ones for large items, background stuff, accessories, etc...but I LOVE the better quality paints. I don't regret the decision to upgrade my paint collection.
Title: Re: "Orange's Customs" Preparing for the new. pg.6
Post by: RavenEye on October 12, 2011, 08:06:14 PM: ^
Mmm hmm, that's what I'm doing. The cheap paint will be used for dios and such. I go to Toy Shows and it's the same as the Cons, "Gas, pay to get in, etc.", but I find great deals. I also check craigslist's yard sales for figures, I got lucky last year with one. $3 a fig, *Cha-Ching* So thanks for the support.
Title: Re: "Orange's Customs" Preparing for the new Part 2!. pg.6
Post by: RavenEye on October 15, 2011, 08:14:26 PM: Okay, yesterday I received Cloneheads casted pauldrons. Working on them right now to get refined and 2 of my storage boxes are my desk for now till my new one comes.

(http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n553/Orangepauldron/Haha1.jpg)

The clone at the right bottom corner is a wip I'm still working on.

(http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n553/Orangepauldron/Haha2.jpg)
(http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n553/Orangepauldron/Haha3.jpg)
^Refining.

Here's the problem I put out in the sales thread when my joint broke on my AT-ST. Clonehead fixed it and it's holding better than it was! If you have a broken joint like I did give Clonehead a PM.
(http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n553/Orangepauldron/Haha4.jpg)
(http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n553/Orangepauldron/Haha5.jpg)
Title: Re: "Orange's Customs" Preparing for the new Part 2!. pg.7
Post by: ActionFigEmpire on October 15, 2011, 10:12:14 PM: Oho! I smell something big! And no it's not the bantha dung I tracked in. Walker legs eh? Me likes! Awesome first steps on the weathering of those pauldrons!
Title: Re: "Orange's Customs" Preparing for the new Part 2!. pg.7
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on October 16, 2011, 07:09:45 AM: Looking good so far!
Title: Re: "Orange's Customs" Preparing for the new Part 2!. pg.7
Post by: Clonehead on October 16, 2011, 08:02:39 AM: Good deal on that walker part working for you, orange. The cOlor match doesn't seem too far off.
Looking forward to seeing what you do with those pauldrons.
Title: Re: "Orange's Customs" Part 1 finished Part 2 to go! pg.7
Post by: RavenEye on November 01, 2011, 08:43:42 PM: Got the paint! Now for the desk! Here's the colors I got, ordered the paint on Halloween. Just hope I wasn't too late for there October free giveaway. The Pauldrons are coming along and I'm building Wuher's Cantina Drink Dispenser for my friend at RS. Pics of the Dispenser morrow.

Paint:

-- 09003: Blood Red x1
-- 09006: Fire Orange x1
-- 09017: True Blue x1
-- 09018: Sky Blue x1
-- 09022: Nightshade Purple x1
-- 09026: Violet Red x1
-- 09028: Muddy Brown x1
-- 09029: Earth Brown x1
-- 09031: Tanned Leather x1
-- 09032: Amber Gold x1
-- 09033: Golden Blonde x1
-- 09035: Olive Green x1
-- 09036: Pale Olive x1
-- 09037: Pure Black x1
-- 09038: Rainy Grey x1
-- 09039: Pure White x1
-- 09040: Dark Shadow x1
-- 09041: Dark Skin x1
-- 09042: Dark Highlights x1
-- 09043: Tanned Shadow x1
-- 09044: Tanned Skin x1
-- 09045: Tanned Highlight x1
-- 09046: Fair Shadow x1
-- 09047: Fair Skin x1
-- 09048: Fair Highlights x1
-- 09049: Ancient Bronze x1
-- 09051: New Gold x1
-- 09061: Linen White x1
-- 09070: Mahogany Brown x1
-- 09086: Stone Grey x1
-- 09094: Clear Red x1
-- 09095: Clear Yellow x1
-- 09096: Clear Green x1
-- 09097: Clear Blue x1
-- 09099: Clear Purple x1
-- 09100: Pearl White x1
-- 09107: Brush-on Sealer x1
-- 09109: Ruddy Leather x1
-- 09117: Cyan Blue x1
-- 09122: Terran Khaki x1
-- 09124: Adamantium Black x1
-- 09127: Uniform Brown x1
-- 09129: Faded Khaki x1
-- 09133: Bloodstain Red x1
-- 09144: Creamy Ivory x1
-- 09150: Bloodless Skin x1
-- 09207: Pale Silver x1
-- 09215: Anti-Shine Additive x1
-- 09245: Basic Dirt x1
-- 09249: Sandy Brown x1
-- 09255: Black Wash x1
-- 29810: HD Mossy Green x1
-- 29812: HD Meadow Green x1
-- 29813: HD Bright Turquoise x1
Title: Re: "Orange's Customs" Part 1 finished Part 2 to go! pg.7
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on November 02, 2011, 05:17:59 AM: That is one heck of a list of paints! Where did you order from, what brand did you choose and how much did all that paint set you back?
Title: Re: "Orange's Customs" Part 1 finished Part 2 to go! pg.7
Post by: RavenEye on November 02, 2011, 01:14:38 PM: Ordered from Reaper Paints
Paint cost $185.99 that's with case paint holder. The shipping was free because of their $25 over free shipping deal.

So now 200.00
-189.00
______
14.01

Just need to order the desk in 2 weeks. Yes 2 weeks..., when I get paid again then I'm back to customizing! Yay!
Title: Re: "Orange's Customs" Part 1 finished Part 2 to go! pg.7
Post by: CloneSniper78 on November 02, 2011, 09:26:42 PM: Wow! Can't wait to see your future work with that paint.
Title: Re: "Orange's Customs" Part 1 finished Part 2 to go! pg.7
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on November 03, 2011, 03:59:24 AM: WOW! is right! That is a lot to drop at one time on paint! but what an awesome set you will have! Can't wait to see a pic of your new setup and the customs start rolling in.
Title: Re: "Orange's Customs" Part 1 finished Part 2 to go! pg.7
Post by: Tamer on November 03, 2011, 06:47:52 AM: Wow, sounds like you are getting ready for greatness!
Title: Re: "Orange's Customs" Part 1 finished Part 2 to go! pg.7
Post by: RavenEye on November 03, 2011, 12:11:45 PM: Thanks for the support guys!
Title: Re: "Orange's Customs" Part 1 & 2 finished! Now to customizing! pg.7
Post by: RavenEye on November 11, 2011, 03:57:27 PM: Alright guys/gals I have the desk and everything set up and I am customizing again. I would like to thank everyone for helping with suggestions of paint. Including darthdaddy for the Reaper Paint suggestion! The paint works miracles. I'll have some pics of the desk and setup tomorrow in the Reference section of "What does your desk looks like?" Though some notes don't buy anything Mainstays..., I had to improvise the build of the desk cause the carpenters didn't measure right. I mean I have pieces longer and drill holes that don't match, you'll see tomorrow. The desk by luck was found 30 miles from at a Wally for $119 bucks $10 bucks more, but at least I don't have to wait anymore.

Project I'm working on now is my Mando Girl I was going to enter for Clonehead's contest.
Next projects:

Super-Articulated Yoda. I already got a wip with him having BJ arms!

ROTS Anakin, I think the 08' and 05' molds are too beefy so I'm going with a 08' Qui-gon and a 11' Peasant Anakin legs with a Evo 05' head. Though I may go with the Evo 05' AOTC body and modify it. Who knows?

Pics of all my wip projects later...
Title: Re: "Orange's Customs" Pictures of desk in Reference section now! pg.7
Post by: RavenEye on November 12, 2011, 10:59:17 PM: Here's a teaser, more pics in "pic of your workstation" in reference section.

(http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n553/Orangepauldron/wish23.jpg)
Title: Re: "Orange's Customs" Pictures of desk in Reference section now! pg.7
Post by: Wookie-Balls on November 13, 2011, 11:57:19 AM: Cool set up OP! Sadly as I've already taken over our computer room I don't think my wife would let me have a modeling desk too!!!

BTW - what pauldron is that in your earlier pics please - it looks awesome!!

Cheers

Ray
Title: Re: "Orange's Customs" Pictures of desk in Reference section now! pg.7
Post by: RavenEye on November 13, 2011, 12:30:16 PM: Thanks! ;D

Sent ya a pm for the question.
Title: Re: "Orange's Customs" Pictures of desk in Reference section now! pg.7
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on November 13, 2011, 03:38:20 PM: This is a very nice set up and I can't wait to see what comes out of your new production area!
Title: Re: "Orange's Customs" Pictures of desk in Reference section now! pg.7
Post by: JediMindtrix on November 14, 2011, 08:43:17 AM: I pretty much always end up working at my kitchen table,there's just a lot more space.I use to do artwork/customs on the floor for some reason,but I hurt my back a few years ago,and can't do that anymore.your set up does look nice though,and I'm sure you'll get some great work done there.
Title: Re: "Orange's Customs" New Custom! Mando Girl Fancy pg.8
Post by: RavenEye on November 18, 2011, 10:19:28 PM: This custom is a honor to my Aunt Darlene who died from Breast Cancer in September of 06'. My thoughts and prayers are to others who lost love ones.

Darlene "Fancy" Uhi

Darlene was married to a Mandolorian named Ashtun Uhi. When he died on the front from friendly fire from the Separatist forces. Darlene swore to make the Seps pay for her Husband's death. Though Darlene had never done much other than hunt for wild animals for Ashtun. So she became a Bounty Hunter to learn new skills. Upon learning new skills, she found that shooting with a pinky finger up was menacing to her bountys. In turn earning her the nickname "Fancy". After bounty hunting for 2 years she felt it was time to take out the whole Separatist Council to avenge her loved one. Though as the Republic became the Empire, she learned that her sacred goal had been striped from her. She now became obsessed to kill the one who took that advantage away.

(http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n553/Orangepauldron/darlenefancyuhi2.jpg)
(http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n553/Orangepauldron/darlenefancyuhi1.jpg)
(http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n553/Orangepauldron/darlenefancyuhi3.jpg)
(http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n553/Orangepauldron/darlenefancyuhi6.jpg)
(http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n553/Orangepauldron/darlenefancyuhi9.jpg)
(http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n553/Orangepauldron/darlenefancyuhi7.jpg)
^This shows her Facial Tattoos and I wanted to show the Breast Cancer Logo. ;D
(http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n553/Orangepauldron/darlenefancyuhi8.jpg)
^This is my Favorite Pic.

Customizer's Note:
Everything is painted...

Recipe:
Jango Fett TAC 07' Helmet. (Fits women heads a lot better.)
Padme Lakeside Dinner Gown TAC 07' arms, torso, and head. (Made the jugglies bigger then added the chest plates, for the head I chopped the hair holder away. I don't think the scult looks like Natalie so I used the head.)
Luke Comic Pack TAC 07' belt with folded shirt.
Shaak Ti ROTS 05' Upper legs.
Aayla Secura ROTS 05' Lower legs.
Indiana Jones Satchel.
Modified ROTS 05' Evo Clone Commander side blaster.
Title: Re: "Orange's Customs" New Custom! Mando Girl Fancy pg.8
Post by: DocOutlands on November 19, 2011, 07:20:32 AM: Nice work! I only ever saw ONE of those Lakeside Padme's, so I hesitate to consider them as fodder for a project like this. Now, as a casino patron... ;D
Title: Re: "Orange's Customs" New Custom! Mando Girl Fancy pg.8
Post by: ActionFigEmpire on November 19, 2011, 07:30:53 AM: THis is awesome! I'm curious to know about the chest armor. Did you hand sculpt it? Or boil some preexisting armor?
Title: Re: "Orange's Customs" New Custom! Mando Girl Fancy pg.8
Post by: Art deWhill on November 19, 2011, 11:11:41 AM: WOW - very nice!!
stunning breast plate armor and tattoo idea.
Title: Re: "Orange's Customs" New Custom! Mando Girl Fancy pg.8
Post by: Mungo Baobab on November 19, 2011, 02:34:18 PM: Very well done. I like your figure.
Title: Re: "Orange's Customs" New Custom! Mando Girl Fancy pg.8
Post by: RavenEye on November 19, 2011, 02:47:44 PM: @ DocOutlands-Thank You. Yes the figure is hard to work, but it is good fodder. You just have to manipulate it a little.

@ ActionFigureEmpire-I hand sculpted it, made sure all the details were the same as Fett's. I though not sculpting the shoulder, stomach, and back plates would give her more character.

@ Art deWhill-Thank You. Glad you like my custom.

@ Mungo Baobab- Thanks glad you too like my custom.

;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: "Orange's Customs" New Custom! Mando Girl Fancy pg.8
Post by: ghostskull18 on November 19, 2011, 03:09:35 PM: AWESOME! ;D
Title: Re: "Orange's Customs" New Custom! Mando Girl Fancy pg.8
Post by: RavenEye on November 19, 2011, 03:19:15 PM: Thanks ghostskull18!
Title: Re: "Orange's Customs" New Custom! Mando Girl Fancy pg.8
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on November 19, 2011, 04:02:38 PM: Very nice work! Love the parts you used and the sculpting looks perfect! Great custom!
Title: Re: "Orange's Customs" New Custom! Mando Girl Fancy pg.8
Post by: ActionFigEmpire on November 19, 2011, 06:44:52 PM: What'd you use to sculpt it, if you'd reveal your trade secrets hehe
Title: Re: "Orange's Customs" New Custom! Mando Girl Fancy pg.8
Post by: RavenEye on November 19, 2011, 07:36:10 PM: @ Luke Sprywalker-Thanks!

@ ActionFigEmpire-Pm'd ya.
Title: Re: "Orange's Customs" New Custom! Mando Girl Fancy pg.8
Post by: CloneSniper78 on November 19, 2011, 08:31:12 PM: Dude, that is one cool Mando chick. I love the parts mixture and of course sculpting just puts it over the top. Great custom.
Title: Re: "Orange's Customs" New Custom! Mando Girl Fancy pg.8
Post by: JediMindtrix on November 19, 2011, 10:13:27 PM: awesome indeed.she is very cool,and shows just what can be done with some imagination and well ahead planning.
Title: Re: "Orange's Customs" New Custom! Mando Girl Fancy pg.8
Post by: CaptainLux on November 19, 2011, 10:22:18 PM: She looks amazing man, great custom!
Title: Re: "Orange's Customs" New Custom! Mando Girl Fancy pg.8
Post by: RavenEye on November 20, 2011, 02:28:42 PM: @ CloneSniper78-Thanks! The sculpting took lots of time. sanding, and carving.

@ JediMindtrix-Yes, had her planned for a long time. Just glad she's done!

@ CaptainLux-Thanks!
Title: Re: "Orange's Customs" New Custom! Mando Girl Fancy pg.8
Post by: YakFace on November 22, 2011, 09:40:23 AM: Nice paint work and sculpting on the Mando girl, this is the key to an amazing figure and you did a great job. P.S. dig the breast cancer ribbon you painted.
Title: Re: "Orange's Customs" New Custom! Mando Girl Fancy pg.8
Post by: Wookie-Balls on November 22, 2011, 10:23:22 AM: Hey Orange!

Love that subtle sculpting and armour work! Great figure mate :D
Title: Re: "Orange's Customs" New Custom! Mando Girl Fancy pg.8
Post by: RavenEye on November 22, 2011, 07:50:43 PM: @ YakFace-Thanks YakFace!

@ Wookie-Balls-Thanks W-B!
Title: Re: "Orange's Customs" New Custom! Mando Girl Fancy pg.8
Post by: Helix88 on November 23, 2011, 04:15:06 PM: there's nothing better than a mando maiden, great job!
Title: Re: "Orange's Customs" New Custom! Mando Girl Fancy pg.8
Post by: RavenEye on November 23, 2011, 04:18:30 PM: @ Helix88 Thanks!
Title: Re: "Orange's Customs" New Custom! Mando Girl Fancy pg.8
Post by: botwt on November 27, 2011, 07:33:27 AM: Great job on the face tats! :)
Title: Re: "Orange's Customs" New Custom! Mando Girl Fancy pg.8
Post by: RavenEye on November 27, 2011, 03:41:11 PM: @ botwt- Thanks!!!
Title: Re: "Orange's Customs" New Custom! Mando Girl Fancy pg.8
Post by: The Mandalorian on November 29, 2011, 02:27:06 PM: Nice mando girl and sorry to hear about your aunt. :(
Title: Re: "Orange's Customs" New Custom! Mando Girl Fancy pg.8
Post by: Tamer on December 01, 2011, 07:40:20 AM: Awesome custom, awesome message. On the front page.

Nice job OP.
Title: Re: "Orange's Customs" New Custom! Mando Girl Fancy pg.8
Post by: Kurgan_Jr. on December 01, 2011, 10:16:55 AM: Awesome Mando girl.
It would make your Aunt proud.
Title: Re: "Orange's Customs" New Custom! Mando Girl Fancy pg.8
Post by: JediMerc on December 01, 2011, 11:08:00 AM: Really like the simplicity of this gal; the face tatts really make this custom great.

I have your aunt in my prayers; thanks for sharing this!
Title: Re: "Orange's Customs" New Custom! Mando Girl Fancy pg.8
Post by: RavenEye on December 01, 2011, 12:09:20 PM: @ The Mandolorian- Yes Thank You for kind words she will be missed.

@ Tamer-Woo-Hoo! I love it when I get FP!

@ Kurgan_Jr.- Yes I think it would and Thank You.

@ JediMerc- You're welcome and I bless anyone who has also lost their love one to this cancer.
Title: Re: "Orange's Customs" New Custom! Mando Girl Fancy pg.8
Post by: The Mandalorian on December 01, 2011, 06:15:44 PM: Think of it this way Orange, she's now with you in the force. May the force be with you and everybody else whose lost someone to breast cancer.
Title: Re: "Orange's Customs" New Custom! Mando Girl Fancy pg.8
Post by: RavenEye on December 01, 2011, 08:18:31 PM: Oh, don't worry... I know where she went. ;)
Title: Re: "Orange's Customs" Republic Commando Side-arm pistol pg. 10
Post by: RavenEye on December 09, 2011, 09:22:46 AM: Okay, for my second commission I made a Republic Commando DC-15s Side-Arm Blaster for my friend.

Parts used, DC-15 Blaster (VC45 one heavily modified.), #33 Clone Commander Grappling hook (That's the barrel end, heavily modified.), and cut cardstock with superglue.

Boss will demonstrate it's awesomeness.

(http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n553/Orangepauldron/AdamsRCBlaster1.jpg)
(http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n553/Orangepauldron/AdamsRCBlaster2.jpg)
(http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n553/Orangepauldron/AdamsRCBlaster3.jpg)
(http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n553/Orangepauldron/adamsrcblaster4.jpg)
(http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n553/Orangepauldron/AdamsRCBlaster5.jpg)
^ Blurry, sorry my camera (Canon A1000 IS) is troublesome with the slightest movement from my hand.
(http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n553/Orangepauldron/AdamsRCBlaster6.jpg)
(http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n553/Orangepauldron/AdamsRCBlaster7.jpg)
(http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n553/Orangepauldron/AdamsRCBlaster8.jpg)
(http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n553/Orangepauldron/AdamsRCBlaster9.jpg)
Title: Re: "Orange's Customs" Republic Commando Side-arm pistol pg. 10
Post by: ghostskull18 on December 09, 2011, 10:19:12 AM: COOL!
Title: Re: "Orange's Customs" Republic Commando Side-arm pistol pg. 10
Post by: JediMindtrix on December 09, 2011, 12:08:17 PM: simpatico arma de fuego mi amigo.Me gustas mucho!
Title: Re: "Orange's Customs" Republic Commando Side-arm pistol pg. 10
Post by: JediMerc on December 09, 2011, 04:09:02 PM: I really like this...the level of detail that goes into custom weapons is very challenging for me, but something I aspire to improve in. You, my friend, have mastered the skill!

Very nicely done! ()rr
Title: Re: "Orange's Customs" Republic Commando Side-arm pistol pg. 10
Post by: Mungo Baobab on December 09, 2011, 04:25:15 PM: Nice pistol. Looks great.
Title: Re: "Orange's Customs" Republic Commando Side-arm pistol pg. 10
Post by: CaptainLux on December 09, 2011, 04:35:14 PM: Excellent man!
Title: Re: "Orange's Customs" Republic Commando Side-arm pistol pg. 10
Post by: YakFace on December 09, 2011, 05:11:22 PM: Great detail on that pistol, nice work!! ;)
Title: Re: "Orange's Customs" Republic Commando Side-arm pistol pg. 10
Post by: Clonehead on December 10, 2011, 04:54:12 AM: Looks cool, my man!
Title: Re: "Orange's Customs" Republic Commando Side-arm pistol pg. 10
Post by: ActionFigEmpire on December 10, 2011, 10:04:38 AM: Nice Work! I like the silver "folding stock" paint detail. Seems like most of the Star Wars weapons have some kind of "folding stock"... Now to make a saber with a folding stock! Mwahahahahaha!
Title: Re: "Orange's Customs" Republic Commando Side-arm pistol pg. 10
Post by: Tamer on December 10, 2011, 11:07:27 AM: Very nice, on the front page.
Title: Re: "Orange's Customs" Republic Commando Side-arm pistol pg. 10
Post by: Silver Rider38 on December 10, 2011, 03:15:49 PM: That's awesome man, really like the kinda "realistic" look of it. Do you recommend the RC Toysrus pack? I saw it a few weeks ago, and I was very split.
Title: Re: "Orange's Customs" Republic Commando Side-arm pistol pg. 10
Post by: JLaban4 on December 10, 2011, 03:29:05 PM: Awesome!
Title: Re: "Orange's Customs" Republic Commando Side-arm pistol pg. 10
Post by: RavenEye on December 10, 2011, 07:39:10 PM: @ JLaban4 - Thanks! :D

@ SilverRider38 - Thank You, I did a lot of research on the details and even played the game over again to get screen shots of the back and side of the blaster. And yes I recomend the RC TRU pack. They are fully articulated even with BJ shoulders!

@ Tamer - Front Page, Yay!!! :D

@ ActionFigureEmpire - Thanks! Yeah.... a folding stock lightsaber would be awesome! Go for it!

@ Clonehead - Thanks man!

@ CaptainLux - Thank You!

@ Mungo Baobab - Thanks!!!

@ JediMerc - Yes very hard for me too. Mainly because of making a conjoining pi
ece flush and square with the other.

@ JediMindtrix - Gracias!

@ ghostskull18 - Thanks!!!

Whew lot to type. Oh by the way Happy Almost Holidays! And a 21 days 2 hrs. and 43 seconds Happy New Year!
Title: Re: "Orange's Customs" Republic Commando Side-arm pistol pg. 10
Post by: RavenEye on December 10, 2011, 07:39:38 PM: Sorry, Double Post. Mobile Phone does it sometimes.
Title: Re: "Orange's Customs" Republic Commando Side-arm pistol pg. 10
Post by: botwt on December 11, 2011, 08:17:50 AM: Well made!!
Title: Re: "Orange's Customs" Update on what I'm doing. (Conversation, not pics.)
Post by: RavenEye on January 01, 2012, 05:27:13 PM: Ok, first of all; Happy New Year to ya all!!!

Now, in custom wise; I'm going into 1:6 customs. Still doing 1:18, but I'm fascinated by customs I see at sideshow collectors and want to get more into that. I just finished a 1:6 dio for my SSC Cpt. Rex. Have pics of that tomorrow. I'm also still working on a comission for a Cantina Drink Dispencer. Heads for it are great DocOutlands! Next comission is for 4 RC pistols (pg. 10).
Title: Re: "Orange's Customs" Update on what I'm doing. (Conversation, not pics.)
Post by: sith_fire30 on January 02, 2012, 10:27:52 AM: I love detail...to be able to add detail to such a small area is a major acomplishment - well done! Great pics too!
Title: Re: "Orange's Customs" Update in Dio section.
Post by: RavenEye on January 05, 2012, 07:17:26 PM: Thanks botwt and sith_fire30!

Anyway, new update from me in dio thread. Here's link:

http://www.imperialshipyards.net/SMF/index.php?topic=7346.0
Title: OP Productions. 1/6 & other Customs.
Post by: RavenEye on January 02, 2013, 06:36:51 AM: Alright guys/gals been gone for awhile I know. However finally got my feet of the ground with my 1/6 projects.
Here's a teaser. ;)
(http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n553/Orangepauldron/Untitled-3.jpg)
(http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n553/Orangepauldron/Untitled-6.jpg)

More pics coming soon.

I'm dabbling in Star Wars, Uncharted, Red Dead Redemption and even have 2 customs of me and my fiancee.
Title: Re: OP Productions. 1/6 & other Customs.
Post by: Tamer on January 02, 2013, 08:20:36 AM: Nice to see you back with an update.
Title: Re: OP Productions. 1/6 & other Customs.
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on January 02, 2013, 08:46:29 AM: Glad you are back and nice update!
Title: Re: OP Productions. 1/6 & other Customs.
Post by: Clonehead on January 02, 2013, 09:26:04 AM: Hey, long time, no see! Your 1/6th stuff looks pretty cool.
Title: Re: OP Productions. 1/6 & other Customs.
Post by: Mando Assasin on January 02, 2013, 02:00:46 PM: Good to see you back! Congrats! Cannot wait to see the all of your other customs!
Title: Re: OP Productions. 1/6 & other Customs.
Post by: RavenEye on January 02, 2013, 03:16:06 PM: Thanks guys. Yes, I'm getting a small name for myself on a 1/6 Sideshow Collecting/Custom site. Also, I've been waiting to do a Stormtrooper Commander Cody... Finally got all the armor today. ;D
Title: Re: OP Productions. 1/6 & other Customs. (Update!)
Post by: RavenEye on January 04, 2013, 03:20:13 PM: Here's another teaser. ;)

(http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n553/Orangepauldron/Untitled-1_zpsedd963fe.jpg)
Title: Re: OP Productions. 1/6 & other Customs. (Update 1/4/2013)
Post by: clone10 on January 04, 2013, 05:08:20 PM: Awesome, cant wait to see more.
Title: Re: OP Productions. 1/6 & other Customs. (Update 1/4/2013)
Post by: Clonehead on January 09, 2013, 03:51:27 AM: that is super cool, dude!
Title: Re: OP Productions. 1/6 & other Customs. (Update 1/4/2013)
Post by: Tamer on January 09, 2013, 04:04:14 AM: Nice. More comments on the front page.
Title: Re: OP Productions. 1/6 & other Customs. (Update 1/4/2013)
Post by: mr.Jedi1977 on January 09, 2013, 07:38:33 AM: Nice job !!!! looking forward to seeing more
Title: Re: OP Productions. 1/6 & other Customs. (Update 1/4/2013)
Post by: JetpackBlues on January 09, 2013, 10:28:18 AM: That's some pretty rad stuff
Title: Re: OP Productions. 1/6 & other Customs. (Update 1/4/2013)
Post by: RavenEye on January 09, 2013, 01:09:41 PM: Thanks fellas. Yes this hobby is way.............................. more expensive than 1/18. The stormie was $100 the other armor I bought was $65 so $165 right now. Still have to tweak around with it and paint. lol
Title: Re: OP Productions. 1/6 & other Customs. (Update 1/4/2013)
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on January 09, 2013, 07:31:46 PM: Nice update and I hear you on the $ aspect of it. That is why I have never entered this scale. Also I would really run out of room wanting dioramas for them.