Clear this up for me. Are we just doing one of them or both? ??? Either way It doesnt matter, Ive got a few Ideas brewing for the both of them.
I think I might try and make Ysanne Isard for this... just need to find the right boobs.
:P
Here are my work in progress pics. VvV Bombstrike torso, Ozzel legs,arm,skirt.
Plan on using the new Covergirl head for Daala and a cast of an Unknown female ( got it in a lotment purchase) for Isard. http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c214/Tonphanan/IM000384.jpg
http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c214/Tonphanan/IM000370.jpg
Agent Courtney Krieger would make a great Daala. TRU has the direct to consumer three pack now.Forgive my ignorance, what line is this from?
(http://www.yojoe.com/action/05/images/agentcourtneykriegerback.jpg)
Forgive my ignorance, what line is this from?
Isard
cast of Mara Jade head
Bombstrike Torso
Mynock hunt leia arms
Ozzel skirt and legs
I know the rank badge is big, cast of POTF2 Tarkin, but I wanted on I could actually see to paint ocpared to the new ones out there.
(http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c214/Tonphanan/02.jpg)
Daala
G.I. Joe "new" Covergirl head
Bombstrike torso
Ozzel arms and legs
Giant Tarkin rank badge
(http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c214/Tonphanan/01.jpg)
She is looking good brentS. Remember her uniform color... Unles you are doing a different version of isard.Okay, showing off my disability again, help me out. What color should her uniform be? I took a stab at a standard Imperial gray (at least I thought ;))
Its Red. Or a version of red. Maybe a dark red, like Maroon? Check the pics on page one and go from there.
April has been a weird month.
What do you guys think of pushing the due date back on this GP to the end of May? I'd rather not throw something together to finish up the month.
Here is an example of one done that way by PeanutButter over at CC.
(http://upload3.postimage.org/188563_82e74f314c6e3a4ba6d69fe17f38f7bb/padmeinaction.jpg)
So what are you going to make for THIS group project?
It's fine and dandy to show off a custom you did years ago as an example but that isn't the point of the project. You're suppost to show work in progress shots and discussion of current works in progress. I think we are getting a little off track here.
Wow, Phruby, that's going to be one fabulous Ysanne! I LOVE the idea of the baloon for the catsuit -- really original -- even better than the Scarlett. :) I'm going to have to try out a few of those Microladies sometime...
And now, here's my own Ysanne Isard, just finished this morning, and she doesn't hold a candle to what yours will look like when done, but one does what one can! Same parts as the WIP shot a few pages back, with the Leia skirt cut down to the proper length. Do enjoy, everyone!
(http://homepage.mac.com/delaix/.Pictures/Ysanne1.JPG)
... the Findswoman
(http://homepage.mac.com/delaix/.Pictures/Ysanne2.JPG)
Here are my work in progress pictures for Ysanna Isard. She is not in her imperial outfit but in that sexy commando outfit. As you can see for the torso, I'm using a green waterballoon. I cut both the top and bottom on the balloon and stretched it over the body. I used a tiny dot of krazy glue to hold in in place below the neck and groin. The excess latex was cutoff and the back seam is glued in place. This hides the joints on the torso but still allows for complete movement.Does the balloon actually take paint well or does it chip easy or not work at all?
This technique is great if your going to make any Marvel Superheros using the Microman body. All of the detail of the body shows thru the balloon and its skin tight.
Does the balloon actually take paint well or does it chip easy or not work at all?
It's surprising how hard it is to find suitable ones that look like part of a uniform jacket w/ bare hands -- that's because no femme that's been released in the SW line so far really has them.
Face : Depa Billaba (http://www.rebelscum.com/swsaga/sw03ssJHC2depafr.jpg) Hair : Sub5 agent, Ankia (http://store.guru-planet.com/suagan1.html) Torso : Sub5 agent, Ankia, dressed up with a bit o' sculpty-induced modesty (but yes, still no fear of drowning ;) ) Arms : Sub5 agent, Ankia Hands: not sure Gloves: Sub5 agent, Ankia Skirt : Admiral Ozzel (belt painted w/ gloss black) Legs : Admiral Ozzel (boots painted w/ gloss black) Pistol : Aurra Sing Riding crop : ROTS Mon Mothma ;) Master_Phruby & Darth_Ennis: Here's what I will be changing: 1) the hair - the white flays out too much, it seems like it should come towards the center more. Also the hair needs to fall over the breasts a bit more naturally (imo) 2) the neck - not sure if the pics show it well, but there's a nasty neck gap between flesh and top of collar 3) imperial rank badge - maybe - what are your thoughts on it, EU-wise? 4) the belt - it needs its silver parts touched up a bit Again, thanks for your comments! I'm usually quite shy about showing unfinished stuff to people, but you've all (esp. Finds!) given me quite the ego boost ;D As always, ideas for improvements are quite welcomed! | (http://threads.rebelscum.com/photogallery/data//500/Imp_Isard004.jpg) |
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v308/phruby/grpproj12/YsanneIsard.jpg)Dang M_P - that balloon solution is just suberb! She looks ready to kick some butt.
Phruby, ya know i almost got going last night, i had the house to myself, but i opted to finish my wifes garden for her. So, i'll get started tomorrow!
Boy dont i know what you mean chewie, I'm only averageing 50 hrs a week, but all my spare time, i'm doing the stuff my wife "shouldnt" be doing.
Boy dont i know what you mean chewie, I'm only averageing 50 hrs a week, but all my spare time, i'm doing the stuff my wife "shouldnt" be doing. Thanks
I didn't realize the Phruby's were expecting also. Congrats to you too! Thankfully, we are out of the baby making business. I love my children dearly but the infant stage is so draining!man! You said a mouth-full there! Thats why nobody has seen any customs from me for a very long time. It just takes so much of your time when you have a baby around, plus other children too. I have 3, and the baby is 7 months now. So, I'm finally getting a LITTLE more time to work, but I dont think I'll be up to chewie's average turnout anytime soon! :)
Snippity, clippity!
I swear i must not be living right, because all this crap seems to be finding its way to my door...
Ooooh Pen, can i steal? I really like the depa face... It works great.Thanks, G-man! I'm honored that you found my idea worth while & helpful - you put her to use w/ stunning results! I'm with Finds on this one, if you make casts, consider me in line. 8)
Wow, Pen, that IS a Depa head, isn't it? It works surprisingly well for Isard. I don't think you have to add a rank badge -- there are plenty of reference pictures where she doesn't even have one. If you're looking for things to do, though, you might paint the "riding crop" black, too -- might match her Imperial look better that way, and be distinguished from Mon Mothma's swizzle stick.Thanks muchly Finds! And thanks for letting me bounce the idea off ya before I posted her here. It certainly helped.
Pen, I LOVE your figure. I recognized the Annika parts, but the sculpy additions are amazing. really a terrific job all around. I only noticed those flaws after you pointed them out, but I'm sure the final version will be even more impressive. Great, obscure choice of head with depa, makes her really look original. Painting, sculpting is tops all around.Thank you, L-Q! I'm glad you like the sculpty! I was pretty apprehensive about it at first - the stuff really isn't my strong point - but lord knows she needed it! ;) Thanks for commenting on it!
PenDragon - That Isard is just amazing... probably my favorite that anyone did. The parts choice was great, but the thing that really sets it apart for me is the paint scheme. Just freaking amazing.:'( *sniff* That is so cool! Thanks man! And as for the paint job, 'I learned it from watching you, CHEWIE, I learned from watching you!!!' Wow, I think I just dated myself, and probably offended someone... sorry ;D
Pen Dragon, please do post dalla when you get her done.OK.
Head: Ewok Princess Leia Torso : Barriss Offee, w/ sculpty collar & 'chest flap' Rank Badge : Ozzel Arms : Sub5 agent, Ankia (blue) Hands: none yet Gloves: Sub5 agent, Ankia (black - when I get another black one) Belt(s) : Sub5 agent, Ankia (black) & a strip cut from a $0.98 WallyWorld "For Sale" sign (THANK YOU to whoever posted that idea here or at 'Scum or FFURG!) Legs : Adi Gallia - with heavy dremel work Pouches : some BBi dude JumpSuit Trim: w/ the exception of the chest flap (sculpty), the pouches (bbi), and the forarms (Anika), all the rest of the trim was made from the "For Sale" sign Things that I think still need work: - black gloves - regular hands - dull Coat - hair color needs tweaking - belt needs touch up - secondary forearm straps need ... something, but not silver - eye brows need work - chest trim touch up - tighten bicep joints | (http://threads.rebelscum.com/photogallery/data//500/Imp_Daala008.jpg) |
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What the heck, I'll even throw in a parts list this time ;)
Head: Ewok Princess Leia
Torso : Barriss Offee, w/ sculpty collar & 'chest flap'
Rank Badge : Ozzel
Arms : Sub5 agent, Ankia (blue)
Hands: none yet
Gloves: Sub5 agent, Ankia (black - when I get another black one)
Belt(s) : Sub5 agent, Ankia (black) & a strip cut from a $0.98 WallyWorld "For Sale" sign (THANK YOU to whoever posted that idea here or at 'Scum or FFURG!)
Legs : Adi Gallia - with heavy dremel work
Pouches : some BBi dude
JumpSuit Trim: w/ the exception of the chest flap (sculpty), the pouches (bbi), and the forarms (Anika), all the rest of the trim was made from the "For Sale" sign
Things that I think still need work:
- black gloves
- regular hands
- dull Coat
- hair color needs tweaking
- belt needs touch up
- secondary forearm straps need ... something, but not silver
- eye brows need work
- chest trim touch up
- tighten bicep joints
(http://threads.rebelscum.com/photogallery/data//500/Imp_Daala008.jpg)
(http://img206.imageshack.us/img206/2935/impdaala0118fh.th.jpg) (http://img206.imageshack.us/my.php?image=impdaala0118fh.jpg)
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(http://img260.imageshack.us/img260/3087/impdaala0123tr.th.jpg) (http://img260.imageshack.us/my.php?image=impdaala0123tr.jpg)
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(http://threads.rebelscum.com/photogallery/data//500/Imp_Daala009.jpg)
Not exactly dead on, but I'm OK with her ;)
As always, thoughts, conjecture and derisive laughter are welcome; constructive criticism, helpful comments, & any ideas for improvements are quite appreciated!
... And as for the paint job, 'I learned it from watching you, CHEWIE, I learned from watching you!!!' ...I'm wicked glad you like it - thanks for showing me the way!
Anika's face is a little too cartoony for me - I honestly can't see me using it for anything yet... but damn, I think you just gave me a great idea - a different agent w/ removable hair, Courtney Krieger! Heck, she even has the right shaped & colored eyebrows... Thanks M_P!!
... Can you post a picture of Daala and Isard together?They're both still unfinished, but who knows when i'll have the camera again... So, absolutely, my young friend ;)