Topic: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com [YEAR ONE w/END OF YEAR VIDEO]

[Tamer]

It is pretty cool, on the fp now.

[darthdaddy]

Thanks guys.  When Elias asked me to make him I wasn't sure how I was going to pull it off without making it look incredibly silly.  Your comments make me feel like I pulled it off.

[Luke Sprywalker]

haha, I did get a laugh but at the same time he seems pretty cool and can fit in with a CW verse I think.

[darthdaddy]

Back in February, I was approached by James Robert Neff to create a Mandalorian custom action figure on a commission basis. I had never been asked to do a commission before and I was hesitant to take on the project due to my demanding work schedule. I explained to James that I worked anywhere from 70-80 hours a week and still had to take care of Elias when work was over so it could take a while for me to make the action figure  because I still have to make an action figure a week for the blog. I was truly flattered by the offer. Especially when our blog featured so many incredible customizers that James could have asked. For a while it seemed as if the project may not happen. I had asked James to track down the parts he wanted used and hadn't heard from him for a while. Other requests for commissions came in, but I was starting to get overwhelmed with all my responsibilities and couldn't take on any projects. Then recently, I heard again from James and the project started to move forward again. I had never made a custom Mandalorian before, so I was a little intimidated, until I realized James had provided the exact specifications that he wanted. So without further ado, here is the Mandalorian I created that was designed by James Robert Neff.




To read the full post and see the video I created for him click the link below:

http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2011/06/james-neff-mando-created-by-darth-daddy.html
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[wraithnine]

looks superb mate

[darthdaddy]

looks superb mate

Thanks Jay!!

[darthdaddy]

CHALMUN THE WOOKIEE





Chalmun was the Wookiee proprietor of the most popular spacer's bar in Mos Eisley, Tatooine, the eponymous Chalmun's cantina.   Chalmun was rarely seen in the main cantina; instead spending the majority of the time in his back office. Many who saw the Wookiee there mistook him for a bouncer, owing both to his formidable appearance and his tendency to physically remove anyone who caused trouble. Of course, owing to his history, he also admired people who caused trouble with style, which also meant that making friends with him was a tightrope walk.



Chalmun remained the owner of the cantina when it was visited by Luke Skywalker, Obi-Wan Kenobi, Han Solo, and Chewbacca shortly before the Battle of Yavin.


I modified a Chewbacca with Apoxie Sculpt to create Chalmun. The upper legs were from an Indiana Jones action figure that I can't remember off hand.  

Check out the full post here:

http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2011/07/chalmun-wookiee.html

[botwt]

Very nice job on Chalmun! 

[ghostskull18]

this is AWESOME! great job! start mass producing Chalmun 

[darthdaddy]

this is AWESOME! great job! start mass producing Chalmun 

That would be cool.  I wish I had the parts to do it.

[Luke Sprywalker]

That is realy awesome Brian! It is also a figure I have wanted to make for some time. Your sculpting really looks great and just like the reference picture. Very well done, I love this guy!

[JediMerc]

Nice sculpt on Chalmun!

Your technique is really very good; love catching up on your work!

[Tamer]

Oh  yeah, I saw this one the other day and liked it. It is spot on with that pic too. On the front page.

[flaccideagle]

nice work!

one of the best of this character i've seen!

[CaptainLux]

Looks amazing !!!