These updates use Evergrey headsculpts obtained from the late, great, Stan the Man and painted by the Shipyard's own Charles of Darth Sinister Creations.
Stan - It was a privilege to play a small part in a few of your outstanding customs. Thanks again for your generosity in sharing these sculpts. See you around.
Charles - Thanks for the beautiful casting and paintwork. Two things I couldn't handle if my life depended on it. Highest recommendations for your work.
First is Swilla Corey.
She's a comic pack Camie with soft goods from a TLC Padawan Obi Wan for sitting ability.
Next is Yerka Mig.
In addition to the new headsculpt, I added a better pair of hands. It was easier said than done, though... The base arms are from the TAC Yavin Luke and I couldn't find a good pair of hands that fit the sockets. TBS and TVC Yavin Luke pegs were too small. Ended up cutting and sanding the pegs from a KOTCS Russian soldier and supergluing them into a set of hands from a TVC Yavin Luke.
Surprisingly, the electrical tape sleeve stripes are still holding out fine. Here's the original:
Rycar Ryjerd also got a new head.
I'd like to find aged hands that are a better match for his headsculpt... Maybe Palpatine could donate if they're not ridiculously large. Always on the lookout for a better vest, too.
Those ears, tho...
The original:
Gailid's cranial upgrade:
The original:
I went back to formula for Jabba's Mercenary Pilot. The original version was a dyed AT-ST pilot with accessories from a G.I. Joe Cobra paratrooper. It was a decent placeholder, but I really don't care for the AT-ST base figure because of the weirdly angled lower legs.
This version is based on an Imperial Scanning Technician, with upper arms from TBS Vizam and lower arms from a TVC Bespin Han. I don't remember the source for the hands - I planned to use the hands from TBS Brock Starsher but he doesn't have an independent trigger finger. The hands I used were cast in gray and painted gloss black. Could probably figure it out, but ain't nobody got time for dat.
Once again, I used Hi-Tech "Cappuccino" vinyl dye for the base color, with a Vallejo "Flat Earth" wash. I cut and sanded the holster from the Tech's belt, then superglued two pouches from Marauder Gun Runners on the sides. He should have more pouches on the back, but the ones I have are too wide. Would've filled the entire belt.
The bandoleer was made from two overlapping pieces of leather lace, with a couple of trimmed ammo clips and a small pouch from Marauder Gun Runners, and a large pouch cut from a KOTCS Russian soldier's belt.
I sprayed the assembled belt and the bandoleer with Hi-Tech "Brown" vinyl dye. Touched up the ammo with Testors "Steel," then gave the pouches a Testors "Leather" drybrushing. Also painted the buckle with Testor's "Flat Black." Once the bandoleer was assembled and in place, I soaked it in hot water to form to the torso's contours. A palace blaster and a vibro axe from the fodder bin complete the ensemble.
Here's the first version:
I still have to post a couple of cantina ladies that Charles painted for me, but I'm still dialing them in. Also have another handful of headsculpts to be painted. I'll wait until after the holidays for those.
