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Imperial Creative Engineering => Models, Scratch Builds, and Miscellaneous => Topic started by: Mr. Black on September 15, 2011, 02:45:33 PM

Title: Mr. Black's non-SW customs: update on Death 05/21/13
Post by: Mr. Black on September 15, 2011, 02:45:33 PM
You all know I've been working on my own take on Speedlee's excellent Wolverine (that cigar is just such a wicked detail).

Well, here are some pics of him, making it my first step in the world of customizing Marvel Legends :D

(http://i740.photobucket.com/albums/xx49/incomscustoms/Marvel/1142300d.jpg)

Masked version:
(http://i740.photobucket.com/albums/xx49/incomscustoms/Marvel/22c22254.jpg)

(http://i740.photobucket.com/albums/xx49/incomscustoms/Marvel/f36bed18.jpg)

(http://i740.photobucket.com/albums/xx49/incomscustoms/Marvel/d09064fd.jpg)

Unmasked variant:
(http://i740.photobucket.com/albums/xx49/incomscustoms/Marvel/35d2352e.jpg)

(http://i740.photobucket.com/albums/xx49/incomscustoms/Marvel/6ff2b77d.jpg)

(http://i740.photobucket.com/albums/xx49/incomscustoms/Marvel/aaa16298.jpg)

Custom made base:
(http://i740.photobucket.com/albums/xx49/incomscustoms/Marvel/62cb0be3.jpg)

(http://i740.photobucket.com/albums/xx49/incomscustoms/Marvel/8471687d.jpg)

(http://i740.photobucket.com/albums/xx49/incomscustoms/Marvel/8087ac31.jpg)

(http://i740.photobucket.com/albums/xx49/incomscustoms/Marvel/4472eeb9.jpg)

(http://i740.photobucket.com/albums/xx49/incomscustoms/Marvel/661856f8.jpg)

(http://i740.photobucket.com/albums/xx49/incomscustoms/Marvel/400f9a0b.jpg)

(http://i740.photobucket.com/albums/xx49/incomscustoms/Marvel/bdd29390.jpg)


I took a lot more pics than just these, which can all be seen on my Facebook page (http://www.facebook.com/pages/Incoms-Customs/197614093610231).

:)
Title: Re: Incom's non-SW customs: Wolverine!
Post by: CaptainLux on September 15, 2011, 05:28:11 PM
Wooaa thats awesome, wolverine its one of my favourites!

Incredible job on the figure and base!

Damien.
Title: Re: Incom's non-SW customs: Wolverine!
Post by: RavenEye on September 15, 2011, 05:36:12 PM
Wolverine! One of my non-sw favorite characters. Like how looks with that cigar. ;)
Title: Re: Incom's non-SW customs: Wolverine!
Post by: Tamer on September 16, 2011, 04:52:36 PM
Wow Remco,

I can't wait to put this on the front page. It is among the finest Marvel Customs I have ever seen.

Love the maskless cigar pose, heck I like it all.
Title: Re: Incom's non-SW customs: Wolverine!
Post by: Art deWhill on September 17, 2011, 12:53:55 AM
this is dope, absolutly fantastic figures!!!
Title: Re: Incom's non-SW customs: Wolverine!
Post by: Mr. Black on September 18, 2011, 09:49:12 AM
Thanks guys, glad you like him!
Title: Re: Incom's non-SW customs: Wolverine!
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on October 02, 2011, 05:53:20 AM
I commented on Facebook but missed you here. As I said great work and yes the cigar is just awesome!
Title: Re: Incom's non-SW customs: Wolverine!
Post by: CloneSniper78 on October 02, 2011, 09:14:12 AM
That's one of the best if not the best Wolvie I've ever seen!  :o
Title: Re: Incom's non-SW customs: Wolverine!
Post by: Clonehead on October 02, 2011, 06:13:40 PM
Very nice. That sure captures logan's attittude.
Title: Re: Incom's non-SW customs: AFRO! customization has commenced!
Post by: Mr. Black on October 05, 2011, 02:33:32 PM
Much oblige fellas! Gonna present him to my best bud soon. Already told him this one would be his and he was quite excited  :)

Title: Re: Incom's non-SW customs: AFRO! customization has commenced!
Post by: Mr. Black on October 05, 2011, 02:34:13 PM
I didn't plan to start these before December, but since I had a batch of Fixit mixed, I thought what the heck and took a Ki-Adi Mundi head, sanded the sides and rear smooth and voila! Early WIP shots of the head sculpt for the Brothers, featured in the ultra cool video game Afro Samurai.

For reference, I turned to the wonderful galleries of CreativeUncut.com:

http://www.creativeuncut.com/art_afro-samurai_a.html


(http://i740.photobucket.com/albums/xx49/incomscustoms/Afro%20Samurai/aec53800.jpg)

(http://i740.photobucket.com/albums/xx49/incomscustoms/Afro%20Samurai/4e179d99.jpg)

(http://i740.photobucket.com/albums/xx49/incomscustoms/Afro%20Samurai/cea8b453.jpg)
Title: Re: Incom's non-SW customs: AFRO! customization has commenced!
Post by: CaptainLux on October 05, 2011, 09:44:18 PM
Looking good!

 0/
Title: Re: Incom's non-SW customs: AFRO! customization has commenced!
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on October 06, 2011, 03:53:57 AM
HA Ha  Very cool Incom!
Title: Re: Incom's non-SW customs: AFRO! customization has commenced!
Post by: Tamer on October 13, 2011, 07:44:01 AM
Cool stuff. On the front page. Gonna use it to remind everyone to get thier burning questions in as tonight is the interview.
Title: Re: Incom's non-SW customs: AFRO! customization has commenced!
Post by: ghostskull18 on October 15, 2011, 03:09:26 PM
Very Cool!  ;D
Title: Re: Incom's non-SW customs: AFRO! customization has commenced!
Post by: hemble on November 04, 2011, 06:40:10 PM
Bro amazing work as always but I wouldn't expect anything less from you.

Ron
Title: Re: Incom's non-SW customs: Afro Samurai WIP 12/17/'11
Post by: Mr. Black on December 17, 2011, 02:50:05 PM
Update on Afro Samurai. Still defining the shape of his big ol' 'fro, but couldn't resist adding the texture to it. Front and back need to be expanded, loose strands will be added in the end.

(http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/381103_295990380439268_197614093610231_777433_2024632654_n.jpg)



Title: Re: Incom's non-SW customs: Afro Samurai WIP 12/17/'11
Post by: hemble on December 17, 2011, 03:58:06 PM
Loving the Afro mate and the texture you've added is excellent.

Ron
Title: Re: Incom's non-SW customs: Afro Samurai WIP 12/17/'11
Post by: Tamer on December 17, 2011, 07:03:34 PM
Wow, looks great to me. On the front page.
Title: Re: Incom's non-SW customs: Afro Samurai WIP 12/17/'11
Post by: Mr. Black on December 18, 2011, 12:45:27 PM
Cheers, Ron and thanks for the FP mention, Shawn  O0
Title: Re: Incom's non-SW customs: Afro Samurai WIP 12/17/'11
Post by: Clonehead on December 21, 2011, 05:51:23 PM
Great sculpting work on this, Remco! I can tell that you are having fun with this one.
Title: Re: Incom's non-SW customs: Darksiders Ulthane
Post by: Mr. Black on January 11, 2012, 02:54:43 PM
I see I haven't posted this project of mine here yet. I'm a huge fan of the Darksiders game (and am looking foward to the new one very much!) and this here fella is one favourite character from that video game.

Ulthane is an Ancient One and basically the smithee of Heaven and Hell  ;) I've been working on him for a year now, but looking back he's come a pretty long way since I started.

This is the reference pic I'm working from:

(http://i740.photobucket.com/albums/xx49/incomscustoms/Darksiders/d8a3942c.jpg)

Using a MU WW Hulk body and Juggernaut legs I went from this:

(http://i740.photobucket.com/albums/xx49/incomscustoms/Darksiders/d9a7622b.jpg)


To what you see here:

(http://i740.photobucket.com/albums/xx49/incomscustoms/Darksiders/eef2cd67.jpg)

(http://i740.photobucket.com/albums/xx49/incomscustoms/Darksiders/0f8cae69.jpg)


If you're a fan on Facebook, you've probably seen the progress already, but feel free to browse the photo album in case you haven't:

http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.197618080276499.39799.197614093610231&type=1

 :)
Title: Re: Incom's non-SW customs: Darksiders Ulthane
Post by: hemble on January 11, 2012, 04:45:14 PM
Freakin amazing work bro I just love your sculpting work.

Ron
Title: Re: Incom's non-SW customs: Darksiders Ulthane
Post by: hangarbay94 on January 13, 2012, 04:15:56 PM
Hey Incom, you are taking a quantum leap forward in your customs. Your attention to detail is always impeccable and now with the sculpting your creativity knows no boundaries. I am seriously impressed bud!
Title: Re: Incom's non-SW customs: Darksiders Ulthane
Post by: CloneSniper78 on January 14, 2012, 03:55:46 PM
Totally awesome, can't wait to see more progress on this guy!
Title: Re: Incom's non-SW customs: Darksiders Ulthane
Post by: Tamer on January 14, 2012, 05:24:05 PM
Wow Remco. This guys looks like he could hammer you into oblivion. On the front page.
Title: Re: Incom's non-SW customs: Darksiders Ulthane
Post by: CaptainLux on February 01, 2012, 05:07:35 PM
That´s absolutly brillant man!
Title: Re: Incom's non-SW customs: Bumblebee Mini Cooper - done!
Post by: Mr. Black on February 19, 2012, 02:52:32 PM
Over at ProCustomizers.com Jazzman inspired me to jump right in and make my very first TF custom a reshell project. And while I was off to a flying start, I feel I kind of stranded in sight of the finish line. I had to abandon the transforming process, because of room issues in the rear wheel wells. That's okay, though, since most Transformers are displayed in bot mode anyway.

But in the end I fell short of skills in the decal and airbrushing departments. I just couldn't get the decals nice enough: they're really dark grey and have "ghost" edges. Don't know what it is, but it's something I'll have to keep in mind in the future. And while my Tamiya gloss black went on very smoothly, the gloss varnish has this fine sandpaper like structure :(

Still, it clearly resembles my brother's Mini Cooper and I hope he'll like it. Despite the setbacks, I had a blast working on a Transformer and I've been stockpiling on those ever since I started this project!

So, here's Bumblebee as a Mini, dubbed "Coop"!


(http://i740.photobucket.com/albums/xx49/incomscustoms/Transformers/d9dadb1a.jpg)

(http://i740.photobucket.com/albums/xx49/incomscustoms/Transformers/dbb1f237.jpg)

(http://i740.photobucket.com/albums/xx49/incomscustoms/Transformers/cee28f2e.jpg)

(http://i740.photobucket.com/albums/xx49/incomscustoms/Transformers/99f92d13.jpg)

You can see all of the WIP shots on my FB page (http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.197619780276329.39801.197614093610231&type=1)  ;D
Title: Re: Incom's non-SW customs: Bumblebee Mini Cooper - done!
Post by: Tamer on February 20, 2012, 04:52:34 AM
Well maybe its just me Remco, but I am not seeing the flaws you are mentioning. I bet your brother will love this!

On the front page.
Title: Re: Incom's non-SW customs: Bumblebee Mini Cooper - done!
Post by: JLaban4 on February 20, 2012, 12:13:12 PM
Awesome!
Title: Re: Incom's non-SW customs: Bumblebee Mini Cooper - done!
Post by: CaptainLux on February 20, 2012, 02:31:39 PM
Thats awesome!
Title: Re: Incom's non-SW customs: Bumblebee Mini Cooper - done!
Post by: Mr. Black on February 20, 2012, 11:35:12 PM
Thanks fellas! I'll present Coop to my brother this Saturday.
Title: Re: Incom's non-SW customs: Bumblebee Mini Cooper - done!
Post by: Tamer on February 21, 2012, 10:32:50 AM
Thanks fellas! I'll present Coop to my brother this Saturday.

Be sure to let us know what he thought. I am having a hard time waiting on the postman to deliver my atat gal. I can't wait.
Title: Re: Incom's non-SW customs: Bumblebee Mini Cooper - done!
Post by: Mr. Black on February 21, 2012, 11:04:00 AM
Patience, Shawn. In time sheee will come to theeee < hissss puffff > In my experience it takes mail to the States longer to arrive than mail from the States  :)
Title: Re: Incom's non-SW customs: Ulthane and Afro WIP update 03/21/12
Post by: Mr. Black on March 21, 2012, 02:24:09 PM
My brother is quite fond of my gift to him. He actually thought it was some sort of limited Hasbro edition and was quite surprised when I told him I made it myself :D

Anyway, I'm getting back into the swing of things. Speaking of swinging, how about a hammer that'll make Mjolnir look like a Playskool toy?

(http://a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/409627_350889131616059_197614093610231_915814_660595904_n.jpg)

And here's an update on my Afro Samurai project:

First attempt using the crumpled tin foil ball technique:

(http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/381103_295990380439268_197614093610231_777433_2024632654_n.jpg)

Second attempt, using a technique pointed out to me by fellow customizer Jimster:

(http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/404101_350866228285016_197614093610231_915788_145502350_n.jpg)

And two Brother headsculpts:

(http://a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/404145_350871628284476_197614093610231_915792_2115545948_n.jpg)
Title: Re: Incom's non-SW customs: Ulthane and Afro WIP update 03/21/12
Post by: hemble on June 03, 2012, 11:01:51 PM
Mate the paint apps on TF is amazing and I can't wait to see these figures painted up, they looks brillant already.

Ron
Title: Re: Incom's non-SW customs: Ulthane and Afro WIP update 03/21/12
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on June 04, 2012, 03:46:57 AM
Sorry Remco, somehow I missed this last post. All of your sculpts are looking great! Can't wait to see some paint on all of these!
Title: Re: Incom's non-SW customs: Ulthane and Afro WIP update 03/21/12
Post by: Tamer on June 04, 2012, 09:34:15 AM
I have to apologize too. I missed this update. Time to take it to the front page. I like that new hammer on Ulthane Remco.
Title: Re: Incom's non-SW customs: Ulthane and Afro WIP update 03/21/12
Post by: BL4CK5H33P on June 04, 2012, 12:53:25 PM
Man... Remco - I'm glad this made it to the FP, or I would've missed all this greatness - Luvin' all of these man...
Title: Re: Incom's non-SW customs: Ulthane and Afro WIP update 03/21/12
Post by: CloneSniper78 on June 05, 2012, 06:43:04 AM
This is looking great and I can't wait to see them painted up.   O0
Title: Re: Incom's non-SW customs: Ulthane and Afro WIP update 03/21/12
Post by: Mr. Black on June 05, 2012, 12:50:30 PM
Hey guys, no problem and many thanks for the feedback  ;D Been away on weekends off and other real life things, but I'll get back in customizing mode again soon enough.
Title: Re: Incom's non-SW customs: Ulthane's hammer/Death's scythe 07/20/12
Post by: Mr. Black on July 20, 2012, 12:02:20 AM
Here's an update on Ulthane's hammer and Death's scythe. I'll have to think about how the scythe looks, I might just start over again, concerning the head. The blade looks good to me.

(http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/394665_419030588135246_785493196_n.jpg)

(http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/389001_419157238122581_1290953853_n.jpg)
Title: Re: Incom's non-SW customs: Ulthane's hammer/Death's scythe 07/20/12
Post by: Tamer on July 20, 2012, 05:07:38 AM
Wow Remco, that Ulthane look so daggone tough. That scythe turned out great too. I am off to the front page.
Title: Re: Incom's non-SW customs: Ulthane's hammer/Death's scythe 07/20/12
Post by: Mando Assasin on July 20, 2012, 12:58:38 PM
Ulthane look's so awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o
Title: Re: Incom's non-SW customs: Ulthane's hammer/Death's scythe 07/20/12
Post by: Mr. Black on July 22, 2012, 10:19:49 AM
Thanks guys! Yeah, Ulthane's not to be messed with. Darksiders 2 is due out mid August, already pre-order the supah dupah special collector's edition!
Title: Re: Mr. Black's non-SW customs: Ulthane's hammer - build completed
Post by: Mr. Black on March 05, 2013, 05:24:21 AM
It's been a while, but I've completed creating Ulthane's hammer. Completely scratch built using styrene, Fixit sculpt, a real chain and I will add a couple of gem beads after painting is done.

(http://i740.photobucket.com/albums/xx49/incomscustoms/Darksiders/ulthane_01_zpscef848ce.jpg)

(http://i740.photobucket.com/albums/xx49/incomscustoms/Darksiders/ulthane_02_zps9a2b569b.jpg)

I noticed my previous pictures don't show up anymore. I guess hotlinking Facebook pictures only lasts so long.... :s
Title: Re: Mr. Black's non-SW customs: Ulthane's hammer - build completed
Post by: Tamer on March 05, 2013, 10:31:50 AM
Well I know one update that will be on the front page tomorrow. I wondered what ole Uthane was up too. This is gonna look killer, literally when you get it done.
Title: Re: Mr. Black's non-SW customs: Tinkster - fairy from Desolation!
Post by: Mr. Black on March 05, 2013, 12:44:27 PM
Thanks Tamer! I just need to get that braid of his right. Not happy with what I have so far, so I'll give sculpting one more try. Or two.

Anyway, this is something completely different for me: I've been meaning to create a new character for Tankster's wicked Desolation theme and came up with this alternative version of Tinkerbell. In honour of Daniel I have named her.... Tinkster! And FYI: she carries a hi-tech pulse rifle, which doesn't sprinkle fairy dust...

(http://i740.photobucket.com/albums/xx49/incomscustoms/Custom%20figures/tinkster_03_zpse909d68a.jpg)

(http://i740.photobucket.com/albums/xx49/incomscustoms/Custom%20figures/tinkster_04_zps8a54020f.jpg)

(http://i740.photobucket.com/albums/xx49/incomscustoms/Custom%20figures/tinkster_05_zps6e7d2378.jpg)

Recipe:

- Zarana headcast from Starwarsgeek
- ROC Baroness (v13) upper body
- 25th. Baroness (v10) legs and arms
- Saga Geonosian Warrior wings
Title: Re: Mr. Black's non-SW customs: Tinkster - fairy from Desolation!
Post by: Tamer on March 06, 2013, 10:27:15 AM
I get in here to get Ultane's Hammer posted and I see this. Of course I had to get this on the front page.

Remco, it is just a gift you have of making your gal customs look so tough, but they sacrifice none of their feminine appeal. I don't know how you do it.

I gotta hope now you will make Peter Pan and Captain Hook! Time to go Desolation Never Never Land!
Title: Re: Mr. Black's non-SW customs: Tinkster - fairy from Desolation!
Post by: Bubba Fett on March 06, 2013, 03:37:07 PM
Dude, awesome details on the Wolverine fig! (/Bubba Fett bows before Mr. Black)
Title: Re: Mr. Black's non-SW customs: Tinkster - fairy from Desolation!
Post by: mr.Jedi1977 on March 07, 2013, 07:23:46 AM
Well done !!! not just with tinkster but with all your posts especially Wolverine !!!!
Title: Re: Mr. Black's non-SW customs: Tinkster - fairy from Desolation!
Post by: Clonehead on March 07, 2013, 07:29:08 AM
Wow, look at the beater Ulthane has got! Tinkster turned out well. I love that rifle she has got.
Title: Re: Mr. Black's non-SW customs: Tinkster - fairy from Desolation!
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on March 07, 2013, 03:40:24 PM
That is such a great idea! Tinkster, I love it! Awesome work!
Title: Re: Mr. Black's non-SW customs: Tinkster - fairy from Desolation!
Post by: hemble on April 13, 2013, 04:40:53 PM
Damn I love your sculpting skills they are just amazing. I really like Tinkster the design and paint apps just bring this character to life well done.

Ron
Title: Re: Mr. Black's non-SW customs: update on Death 05/21/13
Post by: Mr. Black on May 21, 2013, 11:25:35 AM
A belated thanks guys! As always, I've been busy on (too) many projects, one of which is a commissioned piece that precedes everything else. But, from time to time, I manage to update on current projects.

Here's an update of some sorts :) It's so easy to take pics while I'm working and uploading them to Facebook, I tend to forget the center of the customizing galaxy still is (and probably always will be) the forums. These are WIP shots of Death from the Darksiders game. I'm still very much in the sculpting stage, as you can see:

(http://i740.photobucket.com/albums/xx49/incomscustoms/Darksiders/deathwip_11_zpsadc1555d.jpg) (http://s740.photobucket.com/user/incomscustoms/media/Darksiders/deathwip_11_zpsadc1555d.jpg.html)
(http://i740.photobucket.com/albums/xx49/incomscustoms/Darksiders/deathwip_10_zps3a709717.jpg) (http://s740.photobucket.com/user/incomscustoms/media/Darksiders/deathwip_10_zps3a709717.jpg.html)
(http://i740.photobucket.com/albums/xx49/incomscustoms/Darksiders/deathwip_09_zpscdd98ee7.jpg) (http://s740.photobucket.com/user/incomscustoms/media/Darksiders/deathwip_09_zpscdd98ee7.jpg.html)

I've also been testing out some techniques for making the webbing between Death's fingers. I managed to tackle this by using a hot glue gun:

(http://i740.photobucket.com/albums/xx49/incomscustoms/Darksiders/deathwip_12_zps57d4e907.jpg) (http://s740.photobucket.com/user/incomscustoms/media/Darksiders/deathwip_12_zps57d4e907.jpg.html)

Of course, I'll add more of this to each wing :)

Anyway, hope you like what you see so far. As always, I'll try to keep you guys up to date!
Title: Re: Mr. Black's non-SW customs: update on Death 05/21/13
Post by: hemble on May 22, 2013, 04:05:44 PM
Looking great mate and the web technique is fantastic.

Ron
Title: Re: Mr. Black's non-SW customs: update on Death 05/21/13
Post by: Tamer on May 24, 2013, 03:17:38 AM
Remco, it is great to see your update!

I have been wondering what you have been up too. Off to the front page.

I still have that great AT-AT Commander as one of the centerpieces of my collection. So cool. Thanks again Remco. You have got to get over here to the states someitme. Or I need to get over to Europe.
Title: Re: Mr. Black's non-SW customs: update on Death 05/21/13
Post by: Bubba Fett on May 24, 2013, 02:47:56 PM
That web idea is very creative. I can't wait to see more progress.
Title: Re: Mr. Black's non-SW customs: update on Death 05/21/13
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on June 01, 2013, 05:41:22 PM
Oh wow! Very cool stuff!
Title: Re: Mr. Black's non-SW customs: update on Death 05/21/13
Post by: Mr. Black on June 12, 2013, 12:39:39 PM
Thanks guys!