Thanks. I can't wait to paint him either. I just need to run out and get some primer first.
Those shoulder pads were a pain to get down. It required me to build out the base first using styrene and then sculpt over the styrene. I also had to retrofit the Gears of War hands to the pegs for the figure, so it would fit properly.
The hollowing out of the boots were also a challenge, because the plastic (or rubber, whatever it was) was really hard, and it made my dremel work. I think it might be a very hard rubber, and not plastic, but not too sure.
All in all, everything fit perfectly once modded properly. The paint job will really make him stand out.