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Re: Raylen's custom figures
« Reply #45 on: August 05, 2022, 12:30:55 PM »
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Black Widow body, Bultar Swan head, b.a.d. arms. As with so many projects, what seems simple as first throws a curve ball. So the problem with this custom was the omni pivot on Black Widow differs from the single motion range on the BAD arms. This meant having to use sculpting putty to complete the ball of the shoulder. Then I had to cut a slot for the pivot hoop. cont....

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Re: Raylen's custom figures
« Reply #46 on: August 05, 2022, 12:36:16 PM »
... I then sculpted shoulder "pads" that bridge the hoop, helping cover it and reinforce. To complete the pivot, I cut two small nails for the pins. I left the nail heads as it added to the mechanical look. Nice thing is some of the construction actually adds to the aesthetic. All in all I'm pretty happy with it. The worst part was trying to paint the eyes which is very difficult when such a small "canvas" to work with.

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Re: Raylen's custom figures
« Reply #47 on: August 05, 2022, 01:25:23 PM »
I see a Bultar Swan head and HK-50 arms there - I like it!
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Re: Raylen's custom figures
« Reply #48 on: August 06, 2022, 05:06:26 AM »
Man, she looks tough. Great custom.

I had hoped for a sequel to the movie by now. Still getting over your Virago.

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Re: Raylen's custom figures
« Reply #49 on: August 06, 2022, 01:04:09 PM »
I really like how that turned out. That joint rebuild was quite a challenge. Thanks for sharing your process.
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Re: Raylen's custom figures
« Reply #50 on: October 05, 2022, 11:24:52 AM »
Two customs. One is the "other" Duros from the cantina we never got. Don't remember the recipe. He's got a soft goods skirt so he can sit. The other is the skiff guard Fozzic. Mostly skiff guard Lando lower have, torso (i forget) with Willow Hood's head. Modded the helmet and added soft good rag. The skiff guard Lando armor was cut off and glued on new body.
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« Reply #51 on: October 06, 2022, 02:53:40 AM »
Fantastic customs. Would love to buy these two on a vintage card.

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Re: Raylen's custom figures
« Reply #52 on: October 06, 2022, 09:37:51 AM »
Excellent job on these guys!
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Re: Raylen's custom figures
« Reply #53 on: October 06, 2022, 02:44:41 PM »
That's super. They seem pretty straightforward, but definitely look the part. Nice job.
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Re: Raylen's custom figures
« Reply #54 on: November 11, 2022, 11:09:31 AM »
Lak Sivrak. A shame we'll probably never get a TVC version of him.

The knees and up were from a Kit Fisto. A little putty for the collar. Soft goods sewn from scratch.
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Re: Raylen's custom figures
« Reply #55 on: November 12, 2022, 04:15:08 AM »
Man, very nice. I agree, I would snatch that up in a second on a TVC Card.
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« Reply #56 on: November 12, 2022, 02:52:53 PM »
Nice job on Lak. The soft goods look great.
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Re: Raylen's custom figures
« Reply #57 on: March 17, 2023, 05:39:26 PM »
Been needing to finish this one up for awhile now. Head was a cast from the Lucas Stormtrooper I think which may be why it seemed a bit small. Body was from an Indiana Jones body that had a hideous face sculpt. LOL  I wanted to make the plaid stripes but the thought of trying to get that pattern right is what kept me from finishing so forget it. Happy with how it turned out anyway. Nightmare trying to paint eyes that small though!  Toothpick for the iris and sharpened toothpick for the pupil. LOL   Forget Lucas as a stormtrooper or a rebel pilot. THIS is what we all want!  The man, the legend, the maker!  Toss in a clapper and camera, and put him on a vintage card Hasbro.
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Re: Raylen's custom figures
« Reply #58 on: March 18, 2023, 02:22:04 AM »
Fabulous custom! I plan on using the same recipe. Only missing the George in disguise that's sitting at a friend's house in Georgia since 2019. Cannot wait to come back to the U.S. - and I agree! Fingers crossed for a TVC release of the Maker himself! I really like the color you chose for his shirt by the way!
Thanks for sharing another cool project of yours!
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Re: Raylen's custom figures
« Reply #59 on: March 19, 2023, 06:10:26 AM »
Wow, I would sure buy this one on a card. Nice.

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