Topic: Star Wars: The Battlefront Project - Pandemic BF I & II - EA/DICE BF I & II

[Darth More]

Clone ARC Trooper
Advanced Recon Commando


Out of the four different ARC Troopers of Pandemic's Star Wars Battlefront II, Hasbro have produced three of them so far: blue, red and yellow version.
 
At the moment I'm working on the fourth ARC Trooper of this set.


Reference images:
Location: Alderaan
























Actually I'm working on three Clone Troopers at once:
- Clone Jet Trooper (Phase I)
- Clone Desert Recon & Survival Specialist (DRS)

Here's a little teaser:










Since I got this ARC Trooper almost for free, I'm trying different colors & methods on it. I think the Sybarite Green goes best for the Phase I Jet Trooper, which I've been planning on doing for centuries, now.
Well, the Warpstone glow looks much better in the ARC, but isn't as "glowing" once it's dry...that's why I covered the original blue paint apps with a white primer on the left shoulder. I hope the green will stay lighter, then.
Most surprising to me is, that the torso of this ARC Trooper is actually WHITER than its limbs!
I might need to remove the paint with solvent, again and treat the limbs with some hydrogen peroxide, then.  But I'm also very happy how nice & shiny the white primer from Citadel looks on the helmet! Detailed pics are to follow!

- Philipp

[Starchaser]

These are fun. I think the desert recon trooper is an interesting concept. I'll be curious to see it finished.

[Tamer]

I really like those ARC Troopers and their Phase I buckets. Which is your favorite ARC Trooper Figure to use for customs. I guess I can assume it is the one you have shown us here. I remember the great one that came in the Vintage Collection awhile back. Fordo?

Anyhow, great update, back to the front pages.

[Darth More]

These are fun. I think the desert recon trooper is an interesting concept. I'll be curious to see it finished.

Thank you Starchaser! This idea came to my mind out of nowhere while I was thinking of more variations of the Galactic Marine.
Plus I'm a big fan of this Commander Bacara/Heavy Gunner helmet...so the next version is already in the works:





This could also be a Phase II ARC Trooper...

[Darth More]

I really like those ARC Troopers and their Phase I buckets. Which is your favorite ARC Trooper Figure to use for customs. I guess I can assume it is the one you have shown us here. I remember the great one that came in the Vintage Collection awhile back. Fordo?

Anyhow, great update, back to the front pages.

Thank you so much Tamer! That's a tough question though...Since I'm a big fan of red, it's probably the red ARC Trooper Commander from the TAC Order 66 Pack and Evolution Pack.
I had been wanting to make the green version for a long time though. They look great in any style and color I guess...

Yes, I agree! The VC54 ARC Trooper Commander represents ARC Commander Fordo from the original Clone Wars of 2003. This is one phenomenal action figure from Hasbro...

[Darth More]

Tomorrow is painting time!

[Aude]

Tomorrow is painting time!

I love painting time. Always feels like you've reached a waypoint of some sort when you can lay some color down! What's your most desired clone character that Hasbro will never make?

[Darth More]

Thank you, Aude! Indeed, I’m glad I can takle some long planned projects from my list now!


I just fixed the shoulder joints of the 3 RCs. I used some plastic glue that also solved the paint and part of the plastic. If I could apply the regular (solvent free) all purpose glue this precisely, it’d be the perfect solution. I kept rotating the arms once in a while. And now the figures can hold their arms, again!

I also covered all parts that I don’t want to paint with wax. Clay also works fine. I think Grievous’ eyes look just fine. I cannot paint them better myself.

The helmet of the TAC Commando is too damaged to further use it. BUT I make a mold of it to use it for future damaged Commando helmet since several squads were eliminated on their first mission on Geonosis. So I’ll pimp up future Geonosis dios with those cheap casts. Already got an undamaged resin cast to replace his helmet...

Now, off to spray-painting outside as long as it doesn’t rain...

[Darth More]

7 figures to add to “the black series”. All worked well, although I should’ve put all the small parts on toothpicks. Next time. I now proceed to dublicate Grievous’ chest plates. I got another TLC one which is missing them.


Sorry for all the posts by the way. My camera broke and I have to have the sensor repaired when the stores open, again. Have to take pictures with my cell phone now - with full storage - that’s fun, let me tell ya!

[Clonehead]

Yes! I do like me some custom clones!

[Darth More]

Now it’s time to take a closer look at all the reference material I collected over the years and find the right colors:

The Republic Commando you see in the screenshots is the Explosive Commando from a BFII (Pandemic) Mod - and let me tell ya - it’s kicking ass! It’s fun!

[Tamer]

These are already looking great. I wondered how you were gonna fix up those played out joints. Nice work.

More comments on the front page.

[Darth More]

Clonehead:Thanks for coming by, buddy! I’m glad you’re still excited for more Clones! I’m gonna promote your epic Republic Commando Custom - well wait, you made SEVERAL!


Tamer: Thanks for the frontpage! Yes, it worked sufficiently! Now the shoulder joints are nice and tight, again. They can hold their heavy duty weapons now. And thanks to the black base coat, the glue is not visible anymore - also because I removed any leftovers with a blade while it was still fluid.

Let’s see how all the picture madness works. I hope I’ll find the right order...

[Darth More]

Started painting the Commandos. Found some perfect shades in Citadel’s assortment. Still have to mix some. Also continued painting the next NR-N99 tank droid as I painted the RC’s visor in the same metal color.

I had to clean a 4,300 square feet parking lot yesterday. That took me 7 hours and also kept me from painting. So here are just a couple quick w.i.p.s:

Have a nice Sunday everyone. I’m glad the forum is accessible, again. Thanks for your support, Tamer!

[RC-1136]

These are looking pretty good, bud! Keep it up. Have you decided on a color scheme for your commandos???