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Offline dax415

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Custom Republic Commando Speeder Bike
« on: August 31, 2010, 01:52:22 PM »
Well I had a busted old vintage speeder bike that was missing parts so i turned it into this......  figured things would be a little more dynamic if he wasn't sitting up, ironically where the missing handlebars connect is where his hands can latch on..........comments welcome!






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Re: Custom Republic Commando Speeder Bike
« Reply #1 on: August 31, 2010, 01:55:33 PM »
a few more pics...






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Re: Custom Republic Commando Speeder Bike
« Reply #2 on: August 31, 2010, 02:56:04 PM »
Those are some sweet mods to your speeder bike. What parts did you use, and what paint apps are you planning?

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Re: Custom Republic Commando Speeder Bike
« Reply #3 on: September 01, 2010, 06:40:22 AM »
I REALY like this idea.  the positioning of the figure makes perfect sense.  I would add a footpad or two behind the figure to prevent the "superman" position effect of him just holding onto the handlebars.  At the same time I would remove the footpeddals from the underside, they are pretty useless down there if the figure isn't going to be sitting upright. 
I like all the greeblie details you used and the new gun on top looks sharp too.

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Re: Custom Republic Commando Speeder Bike
« Reply #4 on: September 01, 2010, 08:05:30 AM »
I too really like this idea you have going here. I agree with spud on everything ye added. I would want to leave the legs for it to stand on but remove the foot pedals and put them on the upper back greeblie by his feet. Great use of a 12" figure pistol for the front gun. Looks great so far!

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Re: Custom Republic Commando Speeder Bike
« Reply #5 on: September 01, 2010, 01:56:50 PM »
or instead of removing the "legs" of the speeder you could attach a sheet of plastic or car-stock to them and make an extra set of meneuvering vanes or wings?  but still, he needs foot pedals where his feet are at.

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Re: Custom Republic Commando Speeder Bike
« Reply #6 on: October 24, 2010, 10:41:57 AM »
woow that is sweet, looking forward to see more!

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Re: Custom Republic Commando Speeder Bike
« Reply #7 on: November 14, 2010, 12:30:27 PM »
really cool
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