Topic: Customjedi's Customs (updated figures - page 21)

[customjedi]

Thanks everybody! I shaved the mustache off the most recent Biggs and repainted the hair to match the description of the character in the book.

[customjedi]

Finally got around to adding articulation to 2-1B (by way of IG-86).

[JDeck]

Sweet I always wondered why certain figures haven't been revamped since POTF. But good job making him up to date.

[Tamer]

Nice, what I wouldn't give to buy one of these on a Kenner Vintage Cardback. Hasbro so needs to bring these back. Nice work. Off to share.

[mr.Jedi1977]

 i like it,  well done !

[customjedi]

Thanks, JDeck, Tamer & mr.Jedi1977!

Still in my Hoth groove as I work towards wrapping up my photo story. I decided to test my skills by doing an update on General Rieekan.



Trying some things I haven't attempted before adding articulation to a 5pt fig.



Planning on ball-hinge shoulders, elbows, knees and ankles, swivel wrists, and ball jointed head. About half way there...




 

[JDeck]

Very nice! Great update!

[Tamer]

Way to go with the arty! He looks so much better already. I hope you give us that parts recipe. I could see it emulated on a host of Hoth Rebels. Off to share.

[customjedi]

Very nice! Great update!

Thanks, JDeck!

Way to go with the arty! He looks so much better already. I hope you give us that parts recipe. I could see it emulated on a host of Hoth Rebels. Off to share.

Thank you for the front page, Tamer. I have to give Stan credit for inspiring me to tackle the ball-hinge shoulders. He shared his Rieekan update with me as I was debating how to proceed with mine. It's more work, but I'm pleased with how it's coming along. I'll share the progress pics and steps when I wrap him up.

[AjuntaPall]

Nice job haha I also just noticed I follow you on Instagram. 

[mr.Jedi1977]

Excellent job the hoth officers have been on the back burner for sometime now . I am very curious how you managed to put the new arms into the  hollowed out shoulder/ body and got them to stay . I attempted it once but was never happy with my result . I hope you can share that bit of info . Again Great job 

[Stan]

Looking great! Ball socket head was a pain!   Just got my parts in for the 2-1B today.  So you my inspiration in a mirror as well! 

[customjedi]

Looking great! Ball socket head was a pain!   Just got my parts in for the 2-1B today.  So you my inspiration in a mirror as well!

Glad I could inspire you right back, Stan! I went really slow dremelling out the head on Rieekan because I didn't want to slip up and give him a "scar" the character shouldn't have.

I am very curious how you managed to put the new arms into the  hollowed out shoulder/ body and got them to stay.   

I used quick drying 2 part epoxy, mr.Jedi1977. I was going to use Miliput but my stash had dried out. Ended up using Loctite epoxy that I had from a home repair project.



I just put a wad into the socket and inserted the arm. I used a toothpick to clear off the stuff that squished out. After the initial 10 minute cure time, I very carefully began rotating the arm to make sure it could move. Once it was dry to full strength, I carefully tested for full movement. It's permanent, so make sure everything fits the way you want it before you add the putty. I noticed too late that one arm isn't quite deep enough...

Nice job haha I also just noticed I follow you on Instagram. 

It's great to connect who's who on all our various media!

[Sjefke]

I use that stuff too, but my local hardware carries Devcon brand!  It's great for a fast setting fix like a fill. 
Are you planning on painting the arms?

    Great job.

[customjedi]

I use that stuff too, but my local hardware carries Devcon brand!  It's great for a fast setting fix like a fill. 
Are you planning on painting the arms?

    Great job.

I've completed a base coat on the arms after testing my new skill (joint shaving/sanding).



Though I've known about the merits of sanding joints to combat paint rub, I've always been too lazy to do it. Now that I know which Dremel bit to use, I will not skip this step again. In fact, I'm going back and redoing the joints on some of my completed figures.