Topic: Starchaser's Custom Thread

[Darth More]

No worries, the format switched to this enlarged version weeks ago. I'm experimenting with different formats at the moment and try to find a solution for this. I must say I kinda enjoy the enlarged images. The E-Wing looks great outside and I really like your custom pilot! The Astromech from the AHSOKA show is a nice detail, too! If I find the E-Wing cheaper than MRSP, I might get a second one to weather it.
Jazware's Micro Galaxy Squadron line is very inspiring, too! The forum on rebelscum is full of entries about MGS. I hope Hasbro can make a repaint of this ship in red to match our X-Wings from Red Squadron.
This is such a cool design and I'm glad you got one! Thanks for the fun outdoor pictures, Jeff!

[Darth More]

I could fix the issue with paint! I just applied what FialaFernbrugg taught me when I was new to the forum in 2009. I just sized all images down to 20% of the original format. I worked rather well, only the solution is inferior, too once you zoom in. Let me know if you like it, Jeff. I'm sure we find a good solution.

[Starchaser]

Hey Philpp,
I'm cool with the bigger pictures, because I agree with you about image clarity. I was just concerned I had missed something. So no worries...

[Darth More]

Okay then, please feel free to add your own images from imgur to your post.

[Starchaser]

First custom of 2025 (its still the 1st here in Washington):
Gekko the Bounty Hunter, seen in the first two episodes of The Mandalorian. The actor who plays him, Dominic Pace, insists that Gekko escaped the fire fight on Nevarro. I'm going with his perspective:





Recipe:
Head = Custom from Scoundrel's Stock
Arms and Torso = Boss Fight Studios Elf blank
Hands/Belt = Marauder Gun Runners
Legs = Boss Fight Studios Orc
Breather Hose = Clone Wars Cad Bane
Bandolier = Fortnite Bandolier figure
Gun = One of the special batman weapons cut apart and reassembled.

[Darth More]

Hey, I saw your entry on YakFace! Congrats on winning one of the prices for one of the best custom explorers! I know you're the man for this exact theme.

Your latest custom is further proof. I like the softgoods, the mask and boots. Great composition!
Happy New Year, Jeff!

[Starchaser]

Thanks, Philipp. The soft goods were the hardest part, it took me a long time to figure  them out. Happy New Year.

[Starchaser]

Chigg is a pirate crew leader from the Young Jedi Adventures (my version of him should come soon). He has a crew of four other pirates and I am slowly building those. This is first, an "unidentified Chagrian pirate (and merchant)". I can't leave him unidentified, so I call him Stav Gregga.



Recipe:
Head = Mas Amedda
Torso = Bespin Luke
Hands = Cad Bane
Jacket = Han Solo vest
Legs and hips = Cassian Andor
Bandolier = fodder box

[Starchaser]

I'm adding an updated image of Vaxo Rend as I repainted his helmet:

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[Darth More]

Very cool additions and well worth an entry to the latest custom challenge over on YakFace!
Good luck for this one!
I like the use of Mas Amedda's headsculpt and liked the Tank Gunners design from the first minute.
Great idea to give it some alternate deco. The variety of your custom designs is inspiring, Jeff!

[Starchaser]

Thanks Philipp,
An addition for today, the pirate captain Chigg from Young Jedi Adventures - I took a couple of small liberties, but generally followed the aesthestic from the show.



Recipe:
Head = StarWarsGeek custom
Torso = Dwalin (Hobbit figure)
Arms = Fortnite Battle Hound
Skirt and Legs = Weequay (TVC)
Bandolier = a portion of Chewie's
     

[Darth More]

The color of his outfit matches his eyes perfectly! I didn't know this character before. Really cool design overall!

[Starchaser]

Thanks Philipp! The character is one of the "guest" characters from Young Jedi Adventures.

[Starchaser]

Not a custom, but IG-12 arrived yesterday and the Azellan's arms move - so bonus:

[Darth More]

Wow, Jeff - as much as I'm impressed by the TBS Droideka in 1/12 scale, this TVC IG-12 in 1/18 scale is another true masterpiece of engineering! And since you're a fan of those Azellans it's a double-win!
All figures in the pictures look great and I think that the designers at Hasbro have done a phenomenal job on this figure. It must've been a real challenge to fit Grogu inside IG's torso.
And I'm super happy that you got it - thanks for sharing & happy collecting!