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Title: Group Project 12 - Ysanne Isard and Admiral Daala
Post by: Phrubruh on April 3, 2006, 10:06 AM
Well here we are on our 12th group project for the month of April. This time we got two Imperial female officers to make. Basically these two should be a good team to make since they are so simular. You could practically use the same body with a different head. I'd suggest making Daala in her flight suit to mix things up a little. You can make them in any outfit you want as long as there is a reference picture somewhere on the net for them. Anyway the due date is the end of May. Please try to have them done by then. Also please post lots of work in progress pictures along the way.

Here are some reference pictures I dug up of our ladies.

(http://www.bothan-online.com/IMG/jpg/isard_ysanne.jpg)(http://www.wizards.com/starwars/images/starwars/ysanne_isard_headshot.jpg)(http://img.anakinweb.com/saga/photos/1/ysaneisard.jpg)(http://www.theforce.net/swtc/Pix/comics/xwing/isard.jpg)
Ysanne Isard

(http://www.starwars.jp/character/image/admiral_daala.jpg)(http://thetrukstop.com/starwars/images/eu/daala.jpg)(http://www.geocities.com/daala240/daala-eg2-bbg.jpg)
Admiral Daala


Title: Re: Group Project 12 - Ysanne Isard and Admiral Daala
Post by: Glassman6 on April 3, 2006, 11:45 AM
Finally i will be forced to finish my figure. I already have progress pics....
I'll try and get them up before i leave work today.
Title: Re: Group Project 12 - Ysanne Isard and Admiral Daala
Post by: Darth_Ennis on April 3, 2006, 04:46 PM
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.
Title: Re: Group Project 12 - Ysanne Isard and Admiral Daala
Post by: Jedi_Master_Ben on April 3, 2006, 05:18 PM
Hi everyone,

I went and dug up this version of Admiral Daala. I sculpted this back in 1997, almost 10 years a go. This is going to be so cool to revisit a figure I made back then and do another one with the skills I have now.

(http://www.geocities.com/wolverine1257/Forum_Picture_Posting/Admiral_Daala_old.jpg)

I look forward to see what everyone is going to turn out this month. I will post a WIP picture as soon as I have finnished the sculpt.

See you all later,

Jedi_Master_Ben
Title: Re: Group Project 12 - Ysanne Isard and Admiral Daala
Post by: Phrubruh on April 3, 2006, 11:12 PM
Quote from: Darth_Ennis on April  3, 2006, 04:46 PM
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.

Either one or both. You just need a reference picture or book passage describing the figure you making.
Title: Re: Group Project 12 - Ysanne Isard and Admiral Daala
Post by: CHEWIE on April 3, 2006, 11:28 PM
I think I might try and make Ysanne Isard for this... just need to find the right boobs.

 :P
Title: Re: Group Project 12 - Ysanne Isard and Admiral Daala
Post by: BrentS on April 3, 2006, 11:37 PM
Quote from: CHEWIE on April  3, 2006, 11:28 PM
I think I might try and make Ysanne Isard for this... just need to find the right boobs.

 :P


So many comments on this one, but I'm going to leave it alone.....
Title: Re: Group Project 12 - Ysanne Isard and Admiral Daala
Post by: Darth_Ennis on April 4, 2006, 05:09 PM
Im going to stick with Ysanne. Im probably using the pic at the top from the Giude to Characters.
Title: Re: Group Project 12 - Ysanne Isard and Admiral Daala
Post by: CHEWIE on April 4, 2006, 10:05 PM
Glad this got a front page mention... now why didn't we get one for Rykrof last month?   ???

 :P
Title: Re: Group Project 12 - Ysanne Isard and Admiral Daala
Post by: findswoman on April 5, 2006, 02:19 AM
Well, for what it's worth, here's an Ysanne Isard (I always want to say it with a French accent) that I made in 2004...

(http://homepage.mac.com/delaix/.Pictures/Isard1.JPG)

I'm not entirely happy with this figure, though.  If I were doing it again, and I might since there's this group project, I'd use a Baroness head (natch) and a different upper body than the Coruscant Pilot Padmé one.  I do like the PLC Bespin Leia legs, though, since she doesn't really wear boots with the red uniform, and I'd likely use those again.  ROTS Luminara torso, slightly altered, maybe?  This qill require further meditation.  :)

Looking forward to seeing what people create, as always!

... the Findswoman
Title: Re: Group Project 12 - Ysanne Isard and Admiral Daala
Post by: RichardTheBloody on April 5, 2006, 01:01 PM
Oh man...i would SO love to try this at 12 inch scale...but i don't have the sewing skills or the knowhow to change the hair.



And in any event, Daala in her flightsuit.....(droools, despite what having read the books she's in. What can i say? i'm a sucker for redheads, especially loopy ones :D )
Title: Re: Group Project 12 - Ysanne Isard and Admiral Daala
Post by: Darth_Ennis on April 5, 2006, 04:14 PM
I kinda got mine started yesterday. Im going to try to get a WIP pic up tomorrow. Im not entirely pleased with the arms but hopefully someone can give me a better idea once they see it.
Title: Re: Group Project 12 - Ysanne Isard and Admiral Daala
Post by: tonphanan on April 5, 2006, 11:27 PM
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
Title: Re: Group Project 12 - Ysanne Isard and Admiral Daala
Post by: CHEWIE on April 5, 2006, 11:30 PM
Those look really good so far!

I need to get rolling on this, the last thing I want is for the month to jump up on me.

 :P
Title: Re: Group Project 12 - Ysanne Isard and Admiral Daala
Post by: BrentS on April 5, 2006, 11:30 PM
Quote from: tonphanan on April  5, 2006, 11:27 PM
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

Pictures are a little blurry but sculpting on the chest looks great.  Can I say that here?  ;D
Title: Re: Group Project 12 - Ysanne Isard and Admiral Daala
Post by: RichardTheBloody on April 5, 2006, 11:53 PM
They both look really great...and that's not a boob joke...seriously, it wasn't :P
Title: Re: Group Project 12 - Ysanne Isard and Admiral Daala
Post by: Glassman6 on April 6, 2006, 04:06 PM
tonphanan, Looks like you are off to a good start.
I need to dig up my progress Ysanne.

Here is my rough sculpt from 2004.  Keep in mind that she took some damage when we moved last year
SO, i may start over.

 (http://home.comcast.net/~glassman6/Customs/ysanne-wip.jpg)

(http://home.comcast.net/~glassman6/Customs/ysanne-wipa.jpg) (http://home.comcast.net/~glassman6/Customs/ysanne-wipb.jpg) (http://home.comcast.net/~glassman6/Customs/ysanne-wipc.jpg)
Title: Re: Group Project 12 - Ysanne Isard and Admiral Daala
Post by: findswoman on April 6, 2006, 09:22 PM
Wow, Glassman, very interesting idea to use the Ayy Vida torso -- it works surprisingly well.  And the head you chose is a great match for that particular reference picture, and gives her a look very much in keeping with the age I always imagine for her -- Isard figures that look too young aren't as convincing to me.  I'll be watching your progress with this figure with great interest!  :)

... the Findswoman
Title: Re: Group Project 12 - Ysanne Isard and Admiral Daala
Post by: Phrubruh on April 7, 2006, 09:43 AM
Damn, those are great pictures. I agree the head could use a little more work. Right now she looks too old and haggered. Its on the right track though. The hair could use a little more length to match the picture. Great idea to modify the Aay body. Who would have thought that body would be so useful.
Title: Re: Group Project 12 - Ysanne Isard and Admiral Daala
Post by: Phrubruh on April 7, 2006, 03:35 PM
Agent Courtney Krieger would make a great Daala. TRU has the direct to consumer three pack now.

(http://www.yojoe.com/action/05/images/agentcourtneykrieger.jpg)
Title: Re: Group Project 12 - Ysanne Isard and Admiral Daala
Post by: BrentS on April 7, 2006, 04:02 PM
Quote from: Master_Phruby on April  7, 2006, 03:35 PM
Agent Courtney Krieger would make a great Daala. TRU has the direct to consumer three pack now.

(http://www.yojoe.com/action/05/images/agentcourtneykriegerback.jpg)
Forgive my ignorance, what line is this from?
Title: Re: Group Project 12 - Ysanne Isard and Admiral Daala
Post by: Phalanxx on April 7, 2006, 04:15 PM
Quote from: BrentS on April  7, 2006, 04:02 PM
Forgive my ignorance, what line is this from?

She is from the DTC (Direct to Consumer) G.I. Joe Figure Line that can be found on the Hasbrotoyshop website (And can now be found at TRU's).  She is part of a Comicbook 3 pack. 
Title: Re: Group Project 12 - Ysanne Isard and Admiral Daala
Post by: Darth_Ennis on April 7, 2006, 04:38 PM
I didn't know you could get those at TRU's Im going to have to take a road trip. ;D

Well, heres what I've come up with for Isard. I think the arms are a little small.

(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y257/Darth_Ennis/WIPS/IsardWIP.jpg)

she is  (so far)
Head: Rots Mon Mothma
hair: Baroness
Torso: Rots Mon Mothma (heavily sanded and sculpied)
arms : celebration padme
Legs & Waist: ROTS Palpatine
Skirt : trimmed mon mothma dress.

Im not entirely happy with the arms, I think they are a bit small. any suggestions would be helpful.
Title: Re: Group Project 12 - Ysanne Isard and Admiral Daala
Post by: Jedi_Assassin on April 7, 2006, 05:03 PM
Ennis- Looks nice so far. On the arms i can't tell you becaus all i really work w/ is ROTS Luminara becaus of the versitility.
Title: Re: Group Project 12 - Ysanne Isard and Admiral Daala
Post by: RichardTheBloody on April 7, 2006, 05:06 PM
That looks great so far ennis. Don't worry about the arms, they look fine...could use a little more articulation, but they didn't do articulated female arms in uniform...Veers with a Padme head and sculpey boobs would just seem a little....Off somehow :P
Title: Re: Group Project 12 - Ysanne Isard and Admiral Daala
Post by: Darth_Ennis on April 8, 2006, 04:20 PM
V- I use that body quite often. The only problem is Ive run out of extra Luminaras. :o I need to get a few more or Im doomed. ;D
Title: Re: Group Project 12 - Ysanne Isard and Admiral Daala
Post by: Jedi_Assassin on April 8, 2006, 07:14 PM
Here are the recipies that i might use to make them both.:

Ysanne Isard-
Head-Mon Mothma w/ sculpted hair(That ones really Ennis's)
Torso-ROTS Luminara(sanded and sculpted)
Arms-ROTS Luminara(Wrist peice sanded)
Skirt-Sculpt-OR-Tarkin's
Legs- Upper-ROTS Luminara, Lower-ROTS Palpatine(Ennis)

Daala-
Head-AOTC Arena Escape Padme
Torso-ROTS Luminara
Arms-ROTS Luminara
Skirt-Sculpt, Tarkin, or Veers
Legs-Upper-Rots Luminara, Lower- ROTS Palpatine

I also have an Idea of a battle Daala where for the arms, you'd put in #41 arms, (whole) and #41 or VOTC Stormtrooper lower or full legs.
Title: Re: Group Project 12 - Ysanne Isard and Admiral Daala
Post by: Phrubruh on April 8, 2006, 11:45 PM
Are you going to make one V?


Here are a couple of Admiral Daala I did years ago. She's due for a makeover.  :D

(http://www.thecustomalliance.com/hruby/ph-daala.jpg)
(http://www.thecustomalliance.com/hruby/ph-daala2.jpg)
Title: Re: Group Project 12 - Ysanne Isard and Admiral Daala
Post by: Jedi_Assassin on April 9, 2006, 09:13 AM
I plan on at least attempting Ysanne Isard.
Title: Re: Group Project 12 - Ysanne Isard and Admiral Daala
Post by: Glassman6 on April 9, 2006, 01:07 PM
Darth E, That is a great start . She is looking verny nice.
I wonder if my complete sulpt is necessary seeing how well you did with
sculpting over a base figure.

I glad to see so many people in on this one.

By the way, yes, i'm jacking my neighbors wireless feed.  :-[

Hopefully Comcost will get me back up and running this week.

Title: Re: Group Project 12 - Ysanne Isard and Admiral Daala
Post by: Darth_Ennis on April 10, 2006, 12:00 PM
thanks for the encouragement guys. She really didnt look like that much to me until I got her painted. She still may get a few final touches but for the most part shes done.

(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y257/Darth_Ennis/Star%20Wars%20Customs%20Customs/Clone%20Wars/Isard.jpg)

I dont really care for the goofy grin she has but this is probably my final WIP for her. Now Im off to start Daala. She's been on my list for a while as well. ;D
Title: Re: Group Project 12 - Ysanne Isard and Admiral Daala
Post by: Phrubruh on April 10, 2006, 08:35 PM
That's brilliant and very evil looking too. I'm planning on using the Baroness for a head with maybe a modified rots Tarkin body.
Title: Re: Group Project 12 - Ysanne Isard and Admiral Daala
Post by: findswoman on April 11, 2006, 01:25 PM
You guys' work has been so inspiring that I'd thought I'd start putting together an Ysanne Isard figure too, which will hopefully bve an improvement over my old one.  Here's a photo of what I've got so far.  Note that this is of course still in progress, so nothing's been painted yet, nor is the skirt the right length yet.

Now, I hate to brag, but... Note also that I have used 100% female parts in making this custom.  That's right:  100% female parts.  No man stuff. ;) It can be done, people!  8)

(http://homepage.mac.com/delaix/.Pictures/YsanneWIP.JPG)

As always, comments are most welcome!  :)

... the Findswoman
Title: Re: Group Project 12 - Ysanne Isard and Admiral Daala
Post by: RichardTheBloody on April 12, 2006, 04:10 PM
that looks incredible findswoman! Not too sure about the softgoods skirt tho...it's like the EVO Dooku, a good concept, but it's hard to match the color of the cloth to the plastic.


I should shut up since i can't do any better  LOL :P
Title: Re: Group Project 12 - Ysanne Isard and Admiral Daala
Post by: Glassman6 on April 12, 2006, 04:59 PM
Nice progress finds. I really like that baroness head.
Only thing i would change are the arms. they look like "vintage" fodder
compared to the more detailed parts of the rest of the figure.

Title: Re: Group Project 12 - Ysanne Isard and Admiral Daala
Post by: Darth_Ennis on April 12, 2006, 05:10 PM
I think its looking great so far. And since its 100% female it makes this one all the better. She is so going to put us to shame guys. :-[
Title: Re: Group Project 12 - Ysanne Isard and Admiral Daala
Post by: tonphanan on April 13, 2006, 10:15 PM
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
Title: Re: Group Project 12 - Ysanne Isard and Admiral Daala
Post by: tonphanan on April 13, 2006, 10:18 PM
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
Title: Re: Group Project 12 - Ysanne Isard and Admiral Daala
Post by: BrentS on April 13, 2006, 11:10 PM
Fixing your photolink to show the image, hope you don't mind ;)

Quote from: tonphanan on April 13, 2006, 10:15 PM
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)




I really like the way you were able to blend the Joe parts with SW parts.  Very nice.
Title: Re: Group Project 12 - Ysanne Isard and Admiral Daala
Post by: tonphanan on April 13, 2006, 11:31 PM
Thanks for the assist BrentS. Photos and links do not work well with me. I find the Bombstrike body to be one of the better Torsos when it come to working with females. I need to make a mold before I use up my last two.
Title: Re: Group Project 12 - Ysanne Isard and Admiral Daala
Post by: Phrubruh on April 14, 2006, 09:34 AM
The problem with the bombstrike torso is that it doesn't match the hips. Their torsos come to a rather sharp point where there is a big disconnect between the hips and stomach. That area needs to be filled in with some sculpty or reduce the torso so things line up.
Title: Re: Group Project 12 - Ysanne Isard and Admiral Daala
Post by: BrentS on April 15, 2006, 01:56 AM
Here is my entry for Ysanne Isard.  I thok the guantlet that findswoman through down and used only female parts.  This isn't my best custom but it I put it together with parts I was able to gather pretty easily (thanks to findswomen for the Baroness head). 

First the WIP photo showing the unpainted body parts:

(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y271/cerius31/Ysanne1.jpg)

As you can guess, the recipe:
Head - GI Joe Baroness Imperial Procession
Torso and Legs - EP1 Padme (Naboo)
Lets - Padme (Droid Factory)
Skirt - Modified EPI1 Padme (Tatooine)

Not sure if I'm really happy with the way the parts combination turned out.  I'm not terribly familar with many EU characters so I just sort of went off the parts I had and couple of reference photos.


Here is the nearly finished painted version:

(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y271/cerius31/Ysanne2.jpg)

I say nearly painted version because the blown up details in the image really show the flaws (poor lines on the hair), cleaning up skirt, and matching skin tones between hands and face.

I'll have to finish her up later.
Title: Re: Group Project 12 - Ysanne Isard and Admiral Daala
Post by: Glassman6 on April 17, 2006, 01:13 PM
She is looking good brentS. Remember her uniform color... Unles you are doing a different version of isard.

Title: Re: Group Project 12 - Ysanne Isard and Admiral Daala
Post by: BrentS on April 17, 2006, 04:29 PM
Quote from: Glassman6 on April 17, 2006, 01:13 PM
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  ;))
Title: Re: Group Project 12 - Ysanne Isard and Admiral Daala
Post by: Glassman6 on April 17, 2006, 04:35 PM
Its Red. Or a version of red. Maybe a dark red, like Maroon?  Check the pics on page one and go from there.
Title: Re: Group Project 12 - Ysanne Isard and Admiral Daala
Post by: BrentS on April 17, 2006, 04:48 PM
Quote from: Glassman6 on April 17, 2006, 04:35 PM
Its Red. Or a version of red. Maybe a dark red, like Maroon?  Check the pics on page one and go from there.


I guess I should have clarified... It may not be obvious from my customs but I'm colorblind so some of these subtle things (and this may not seem so subtle  :P) always cause me problems.  I can live with maroon.  I think I've got a pot of maroon paint mixed up from my Galactic Marine...  Thanks for the clarification  ;D  I've said all along, if my colors go astray make sure to veer down the right path again!
Title: Re: Group Project 12 - Ysanne Isard and Admiral Daala
Post by: Phrubruh on April 18, 2006, 10:10 AM
So far so good Brent. I would shave down those arm bracelets so the arms are clearner looking. The baroness head works well for this character. The hand skin color is different from the head but that is a really difficult thing to get mixed correctly even for the non color blind.
Title: Re: Group Project 12 - Ysanne Isard and Admiral Daala
Post by: RichardTheBloody on April 19, 2006, 12:14 AM
in my patented tradition of only using what i have on hand, I tried using the Dooku Uniform currently on my jedi luke kitbash on my Bariss Offee...lets just say it didn't turn out QUITE as i'd hoped:(
i figured i'd use the dooku uniform since it looked most like an imperial uniform. But, like the Hoth uniform on her (my only female 12 inch that's loose) it was WAAAAY too big, also the neck practically swallowed her head. Add in the fact she's bald, and you have my 2 cents worth. I suppose it might work if the uniform was taken in a bit, but the 2 piece nature of the tunic won't allow it and still look right (sighs) I guess i'll sit this one out. Unless my 12 inch endor leia/speeder bike shows up soon ;)
Title: Re: Group Project 12 - Ysanne Isard and Admiral Daala
Post by: CHEWIE on April 20, 2006, 11:04 AM
You guys are pumping out some great work here.  I need to get rolling on mine for this.  I'm still trying to figure out how I'm going to make the boobs.

 :)
Title: Re: Group Project 12 - Ysanne Isard and Admiral Daala
Post by: Darth_Ennis on April 20, 2006, 04:21 PM
Sweet!!!! I made the front page. ;D
Title: Re: Group Project 12 - Ysanne Isard and Admiral Daala
Post by: Phrubruh on April 24, 2006, 03:29 PM
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.
Title: Re: Group Project 12 - Ysanne Isard and Admiral Daala
Post by: Glassman6 on April 24, 2006, 03:35 PM
I second that,
My wife has decided that the only customizing i'll be doing in the near future is turning
my star wars /weight room into a nursery.

So i definatly will not get anything finished by this weekend.
What do you guys/gals think?
Title: Re: Group Project 12 - Ysanne Isard and Admiral Daala
Post by: BrentS on April 24, 2006, 04:01 PM
Although I've submitted an entry, I know that its not "perfect"  If we extended to May I'd be more inclined to go back and finish it.
Title: Re: Group Project 12 - Ysanne Isard and Admiral Daala
Post by: Phrubruh on April 24, 2006, 05:17 PM
End of May it is. 8)
Title: Re: Group Project 12 - Ysanne Isard and Admiral Daala
Post by: CHEWIE on April 24, 2006, 11:01 PM
Thank God, going through May is a huge help for me and guarantees I'll be able to participate.   :)

 :)
Title: Re: Group Project 12 - Ysanne Isard and Admiral Daala
Post by: Phrubruh on April 25, 2006, 09:36 AM
April has been a weird month.
Title: Re: Group Project 12 - Ysanne Isard and Admiral Daala
Post by: Glassman6 on April 25, 2006, 09:55 AM
Quote from: Master_Phruby on April 25, 2006, 09:36 AM
April has been a weird month.

Seriously!
Title: Re: Group Project 12 - Ysanne Isard and Admiral Daala
Post by: findswoman on April 30, 2006, 11:54 AM
Quote from: Master_Phruby on April 24, 2006, 03:29 PM
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.

I'm all in favor of this, too, just because I know school will eat into my customizing time.  I painted my Ysanne last night, but gosh knows when the next step will take place!

Ooh, Glassman, what is this news I hear about SW/weight rooms becoming nurseries? Is a Glasschild on its way to you?   Very very exciting indeed!  :)

... the Findswoman
Title: Re: Group Project 12 - Ysanne Isard and Admiral Daala
Post by: Smartypants1635 on April 30, 2006, 03:19 PM
Yeah Finds all of his little castChildren.
Thanks for pushing this back. I just got my equipment back last night.... I was on restriction for a month and a half but my grades are great again so im back in buisiness can't wait to start on these.
Title: Re: Group Project 12 - Ysanne Isard and Admiral Daala
Post by: Phrubruh on May 2, 2006, 09:48 AM
Yup a new Padawan for Glassman is due in September. Greg did you say its a boy?
Title: Re: Group Project 12 - Ysanne Isard and Admiral Daala
Post by: Darth_Ennis on May 2, 2006, 03:33 PM
Then I guess congratulations are in order. September is a great month. Its the month I was born in oh those many years ago.
Title: Re: Group Project 12 - Ysanne Isard and Admiral Daala
Post by: Phrubruh on May 2, 2006, 03:47 PM
Me too. Us Virgos have to stick together.
Title: Re: Group Project 12 - Ysanne Isard and Admiral Daala
Post by: Glassman6 on May 2, 2006, 04:09 PM
Yep our baby is due in september, but were having a leia not a luke.
Thanks for the congrats finds.
The room is empty now... :'(  Well not empty. I got my power roller in there and some paint.
Hope to have the painting done by this weekend. Had to mow th elawn last night and had no enegy to do anything else. (allergies made me miserable)
After another month, we finally got our home internet on this past saturday. ( F-in comc@ss-t) >:(
SO for the year of 2006, so far, 2 months off and 2 months on.

Hopefully i'll get back to ysanne in a couple weeks. You know me, last minute and all.

Title: Re: Group Project 12 - Ysanne Isard and Admiral Daala
Post by: Phrubruh on May 3, 2006, 09:41 AM
Just to be a little different I'm working on this version of Ysanne. I know somewhere there is a gi joe body that would work with this. I guess I could alway sculpt the detail patches on.

(http://img.anakinweb.com/saga/photos/1/ysaneisard.jpg)

As for Daala, I want to use a baroness body for this one. I'll have to replace the boots but it seems to me there is a older Lady Jay that is very simular.

(http://www.geocities.com/daala240/daala-eg2-bbg.jpg)
Title: Re: Group Project 12 - Ysanne Isard and Admiral Daala
Post by: findswoman on May 3, 2006, 09:49 AM
Phruby, I think one of the Scarletts might work as a body for the Ysanne you want to do.  Here are two that come to mind:
2002 Agent Scarlett (http://www.yojoe.com/action/02/agentscarlett.shtml)
Scarlett v4 (http://www.yojoe.com/action/04/scarlett4.shtml)

I actually have a spare body from the latter Scarlett (v4) to which you would be welcome -- let me know if you'd be interested.

Happy customizing!

... the Findswoman
Title: Re: Group Project 12 - Ysanne Isard and Admiral Daala
Post by: Phrubruh on May 3, 2006, 10:25 AM
I think those would work with some changes. I have the second scarlett laying around that I could cast with some new details. I'm considering going the microlady route using latex balloons for clothes to hide the joints.  Here is an example of one done that way by PeanutButter over at CC.

(http://upload3.postimage.org/188563/padmeinaction.jpg) (http://upload3.postimage.org/diecast/commandocustoms/188563/diecast.html)

edit: just stepping in for some linky/pic assistance - Jeff  ;)
Title: Re: Group Project 12 - Ysanne Isard and Admiral Daala
Post by: findswoman on May 3, 2006, 01:56 PM
Quote from: Master_Phruby on May  3, 2006, 10:25 AM
Here is an example of one done that way by PeanutButter over at CC.

(http://upload3.postimage.org/188563_82e74f314c6e3a4ba6d69fe17f38f7bb/padmeinaction.jpg)

Alas, Phrub, the photo is not showing up on my end... better double-check the link?

And would anyone like the Scarlett v4 body?  Though I suppose I could save it to make my own Ysanne in battle jumpsuit/catsuit thing...  We'll see.

... the Findswoman
Title: Re: Group Project 12 - Ysanne Isard and Admiral Daala
Post by: jediraven82 on May 3, 2006, 02:18 PM
Here is my Admiral Daala that I did from back in the day.

(http://www.thejedicouncil.faithweb.com/images/im000075.jpg)
Title: Re: Group Project 12 - Ysanne Isard and Admiral Daala
Post by: Phrubruh on May 3, 2006, 09:29 PM
Did you use the Ewok Celebration Leia for the torso?
Title: Re: Group Project 12 - Ysanne Isard and Admiral Daala
Post by: jediraven82 on May 4, 2006, 01:09 AM
No, I used the ANH Leia from the PLC for her torso.  The arms are from the Ewok Leia, however, with some added sculpting.  Legs are from Bespin Leia from PLC with added sculpting.  Boots are from CT Han.
Title: Re: Group Project 12 - Ysanne Isard and Admiral Daala
Post by: Phrubruh on May 9, 2006, 12:49 PM
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.
Title: Re: Group Project 12 - Ysanne Isard and Admiral Daala
Post by: CHEWIE on May 9, 2006, 01:01 PM
Where the hell has the time gone for me lately... I've been working 10-12 hour days lately and haven't had time to do much.  Just like my old job... The next month is looking even worse for me.

 :(

Title: Re: Group Project 12 - Ysanne Isard and Admiral Daala
Post by: RollaJedi on May 9, 2006, 01:58 PM
So, how do you all come up with the idea for these group projects anyways?  Is it someones turn each month to come up with one, and you all do it, then the next month the next person on the list picks something and you do it? *

*I'm sorry if this is posted elsewhere and didnt see it. 
Title: Re: Group Project 12 - Ysanne Isard and Admiral Daala
Post by: Phrubruh on May 9, 2006, 03:42 PM
People suggest possible themes for group projects to me and then I go ahead and decide. The more someone participates in past project, the more weight their suggestion carries. Kind of like how Chewie decides on the MCC theme.
Title: Re: Group Project 12 - Ysanne Isard and Admiral Daala
Post by: EUCustomMan on May 9, 2006, 05:04 PM
Quote from: Master_Phruby on May  9, 2006, 12:49 PM
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.

I'm sorry, I thought people were showing off pics of their Daalas and Isards for insperation and refrence. I thought my figures (and the refrence pics with them) might give people some ideas. I'll just stay away from your projects from now on and leave my posts for else where. Sorry to pollute your post with my dusty old customs.

James/EUCM
Title: Re: Group Project 12 - Ysanne Isard and Admiral Daala
Post by: Phrubruh on May 9, 2006, 05:21 PM
James, you took that completely wrong. Please post them as examples and how you did them but ALSO show us your new version that you are working on for the project. We just can't include them in "i made this for the group project" submissions if it was made years before.
Title: Re: Group Project 12 - Ysanne Isard and Admiral Daala
Post by: CHEWIE on May 10, 2006, 03:56 PM
Well I don't want to take sides here on this.  I think people should use this thread to show your new ones, but if someone posts their old work they can be asked in a nice way to try and follow the rules better.  Worst case scenario is the old work doesn't get added to the thread listing the new entries.  So I don't think anyone should avoid this place and would hate to see that.

As for my custom I really hope I can get going on this.  One thing though on mine (which will probably be Daala) is it might be a different outfit due to the lack of time I have lately to dedicate to customizing.  But I'll see what I can do.

 :)
Title: Re: Group Project 12 - Ysanne Isard and Admiral Daala
Post by: Phrubruh on May 11, 2006, 03:05 PM
My microladies have showed up. For Isard, I'm planning on using a flesh colored Microlady with a large size chest. The thing that is special about this is that I will be using dark green colored balloons for clothing. Since she is sleavless in my reference picture, the balloons will only cover part of her legs and torso. I got the idea for this from peanut butter over at CC. I'll post a work in progress picture tonight.

(http://i7.ebayimg.com/03/i/03/e2/53/b3_1_b.JPG)

Also does someone have an extra Agent Courtney Krieger head? My son's friend stole the one I was going to use for this project?
 
Title: Re: Group Project 12 - Ysanne Isard and Admiral Daala
Post by: CHEWIE on May 12, 2006, 03:57 PM
I don't have an extra head but those bodies always look really cool the possibilities are endless... what price do those typically run?

 :)
Title: Re: Group Project 12 - Ysanne Isard and Admiral Daala
Post by: BrentS on May 12, 2006, 05:21 PM
Phruby,
I'm looking forward to seeing how the balloon/microlady body works.  I envsion that it will be incredible.  I'm really looking forward to seeing this one through to completion.  It may put me over the top on the microman customs.
Title: Re: Group Project 12 - Ysanne Isard and Admiral Daala
Post by: Phrubruh on May 13, 2006, 12:19 PM
They run about $6.50 a piece. I get them off ebay from Zira28 in Japan. They get here typically in about three days.

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.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v308/phruby/grpproj12/isardwip1.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v308/phruby/grpproj12/isardwip2.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v308/phruby/grpproj12/isardwip3.jpg)

For the legs, I used just the neck of the balloon cut off at both ends. Then I secured it and stretched it to fit. The arms could be covered with a balloon that clowns use for making balloon animals. Its just the right size to fit over the arms and be snug.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v308/phruby/grpproj12/isardwip4.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v308/phruby/grpproj12/isardwip5.jpg)

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.

Title: Re: Group Project 12 - Ysanne Isard and Admiral Daala
Post by: BrentS on May 13, 2006, 12:30 PM
That is so freakin' cool its amazing!  This is the way all microladies should be done.
Title: Re: Group Project 12 - Ysanne Isard and Admiral Daala
Post by: findswoman on May 13, 2006, 03:06 PM
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
Title: Re: Group Project 12 - Ysanne Isard and Admiral Daala
Post by: RichardTheBloody on May 13, 2006, 04:29 PM
Quote from: findswoman on May 13, 2006, 03:06 PM
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

Findswoman, that is amazing...i wasn't crazy about the soft goods from the first WIP you showed us, but that looks really good, my only gripe is with the elbow joints...they're a bit funky. Also the white hair stripes need to be more pronounced. Still she looks awesome. :)
Title: Re: Group Project 12 - Ysanne Isard and Admiral Daala
Post by: Phrubruh on May 13, 2006, 05:02 PM
What a great looking figure Esther. The color of the softgoods matches the rest of the figure really well. I can't see but did you include the imperial ranking? A little more white on the hair would be perfect.

For mine, I'm trying to figure out how to put a piece of balloon around the groin in order to hide the leg joints. I'm thinking of cutting a piece to length. Then wrapping it around and connecting it between the legs. I hope there won't be too much of a seam that way. Any ideas? This should be fairly simular to working with cloth except it stretches.
Title: Re: Group Project 12 - Ysanne Isard and Admiral Daala
Post by: CHEWIE on May 13, 2006, 11:18 PM
Using a balloon - what a fantastic idea!  I have never heard of anyone using anything like that... wow!  That's genius Phruby!

Findswoman yours turned out good.  Good use of parts.  The arms I think might be better with a non-articulated elbow, but still it's looking good.  The thing you really did well the most I think on this is capturing a very feminine look to her, in terms of posture and body type.  It looks very natural.  Well done!

 :)
Title: Re: Group Project 12 - Ysanne Isard and Admiral Daala
Post by: Phrubruh on May 14, 2006, 10:29 PM
Here is the head I've choosen for Isard. This is a POTC Elizabeth Swan head. The skin color matches the head fairly well. Of course, I'll cut the hat off and redo the top of the head. Then I'll color it black and white like the reference. There is still work to do be done on the body. The suit below the arms needs to be cut. Then more detail work on the costume. Lots to do still.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v308/phruby/grpproj12/isardwip6.jpg)
Title: Re: Group Project 12 - Ysanne Isard and Admiral Daala
Post by: findswoman on May 15, 2006, 12:51 AM
Oh Paul, that's going to be so good!  Once the hat's off, that Elizabeth head is going to be great for Ysanne with the flowing hair look. And the balloons worked out fantastically.  It's coming along great!

Now, pursuant to the advice and suggestions of some who have posted, I've redone the white stripe in her hair -- hope it looks a bit better now.  Alas, however, I am not able to redo the arms at present, as I really don't have any other suitable female uniform arms at the moment.  (I looked, though.)  The elbow joints in the present arms were not added by me; I'm not sure exactly what the provenance of those arms is, but I got them in a lot of old fodder from the FFURG table.  In any case, you just have to believe me that the joints look far less objectionable in real life!  :D

(http://homepage.mac.com/delaix/.Pictures/Ysanne2.JPG)

Happy Customizing, all!

... the Findswoman
Title: Re: Group Project 12 - Ysanne Isard and Admiral Daala
Post by: Quazar on May 15, 2006, 01:03 AM
Great job, Findswoman!

And Phurby, I look forward to seeing your version, looks great so far!

I finally found an Elizabeth Swann today myself.  Great figure!  And I think the body would be good for some customs if you can rip the jacket off (which is glued to her torso in a few spots, but is otherwise completely separate).

I tried to make a female imperial officer many months ago and stopped because I couldn't find any good arms.  but I think I have finally found a solution, so I may actually enter her in here (even though she won't technically be either Daala or Isard, but my own creation.)  She will, however, share the same Baronness head as Findswoman's version.

Great job, all!
Title: Re: Group Project 12 - Ysanne Isard and Admiral Daala
Post by: findswoman on May 15, 2006, 01:20 AM
Great to see you, Quazar!  I'm really looking forward to seeing your lady officer and to seeing what you have come up with for the arms.  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.

Happy customizing, and take care!

... the Findswoman
Title: Re: Group Project 12 - Ysanne Isard and Admiral Daala
Post by: Phrubruh on May 15, 2006, 09:55 AM
The hair does look better now. I've got to check my fodder bags and see what I can come up with for arms.
Title: Re: Group Project 12 - Ysanne Isard and Admiral Daala
Post by: CHEWIE on May 15, 2006, 12:14 PM
Well I started trying to make a Daala last night... ha ha, I have a lot of work to do on this.  I might have the guts to show a WIP pic or two, but so far it's too bad to show.  And by bad, I mean bad.

 :)
Title: Re: Group Project 12 - Ysanne Isard and Admiral Daala
Post by: Dhivael on May 15, 2006, 03:23 PM
Quote from: findswoman on May 15, 2006, 12:51 AM


(http://homepage.mac.com/delaix/.Pictures/Ysanne2.JPG)


Findswoman.... Thats absolutly astounding!!!!
Title: Re: Group Project 12 - Ysanne Isard and Admiral Daala
Post by: Dhivael on May 15, 2006, 03:25 PM
Quote from: Master_Phruby on May 13, 2006, 12:19 PM
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.
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?
Title: Re: Group Project 12 - Ysanne Isard and Admiral Daala
Post by: Glassman6 on May 15, 2006, 03:39 PM
Finds, Issard is beautiful. She looks very feminine. Your purposeful use of only female parts paid off. She turned out great. As you mentioned in re-doing the arms so they look more like a uniform, would be my only real critique. Great work.

Phruby, The balloon technique is looking great. Very cool indeed. Once you cut that hat off she's gonna be incredible.
Title: Re: Group Project 12 - Ysanne Isard and Admiral Daala
Post by: Phrubruh on May 15, 2006, 03:42 PM
Quote from: Dhivael on May 15, 2006, 03:25 PM
Does the balloon actually take paint well or does it chip easy or not work at all?


It depends on your paint. Cheap craft store paints will chip. More expensive paints will not. Try it on a balloon and see.
Title: Re: Group Project 12 - Ysanne Isard and Admiral Daala
Post by: Darth_Ennis on May 15, 2006, 03:43 PM
See guys I told you Findswoman was going to put us all to shame. Excellent job finds, and the fact that she was made entirely of female parts makes her that much cooler.

Phruby yours is looking astounding so far. These Microlady figures suit you perfectly. The water ballon trick you have going on there is working great. I cant wait to see this one finished.
Title: Re: Group Project 12 - Ysanne Isard and Admiral Daala
Post by: Quazar on May 15, 2006, 04:43 PM
Quote from: findswoman on May 15, 2006, 01:20 AM
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.

It is very hard.  I will probably use either POTF2 Mon Mothma arms (slightly wrinkly) or POTF2 Leia Collection Bespin Gown arms (which are a little on the skinny side and might not look quite right for an imperial uniform.)  It's either that or use Padme arms with the silver bands.  Gah!  Curse Hasbro's lack of good sleeved female arms!

Title: Re: Group Project 12 - Ysanne Isard and Admiral Daala
Post by: RichardTheBloody on May 15, 2006, 05:00 PM
How about using the Saga2 Veers' arms? They look reasonably androgynous (insert joke about noodle armed, limpwristed officer types  :P) I don't know how out of scale they'd be to your torso tho...I'd offer other suggestions, but the only female 4 inch figs i have are Zam (regular saga version, not sneak preview), ROTS Aayla, and VOTC Leia. How about "cheating" a little and giving her some battle armor? Then you could use Clonetrooper arms, tho it would kind of negate all the work you did on the torso and the soft goods :(
Title: Re: Group Project 12 - Ysanne Isard and Admiral Daala
Post by: Quazar on May 15, 2006, 05:59 PM
I'm using a POTF2 monkey leia torso.  Those Veers/Ozzle arms are too big, alas.

Thanks, though.
Title: Re: Group Project 12 - Ysanne Isard and Admiral Daala
Post by: BrentS on May 16, 2006, 11:46 AM
Nice updates on the group project from Phruby and Findswoman!  I think the updates to your entry Esther looks great and I'm a huge fan of the balloon clad micrlady.    I'm yet to find an Elizabeth swam figure.  I've seen all the Captain Jacks that I need.
Title: Re: Group Project 12 - Ysanne Isard and Admiral Daala
Post by: Phrubruh on May 16, 2006, 12:26 PM
True, Swan seems to be difficult to find around here also. However, she definately isn't as hard to find as UGH cards.

I've removed the hat from Ms. Knightley and painted and fixed the hair. I'll post an update tonight.
Title: Re: Group Project 12 - Ysanne Isard and Admiral Daala
Post by: Phrubruh on May 16, 2006, 10:41 PM
Here is the painted altered head. It will look good once I get the sholder pads on.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v308/phruby/grpproj12/isardwip7.jpg)
Title: Re: Group Project 12 - Ysanne Isard and Admiral Daala
Post by: Phrubruh on May 17, 2006, 01:04 AM
I've been working on the pants tonight. I've been trying to hide the leg joints better and make it look more like a one piece outfit. This has been difficult to do. I cut the end of a balloon and fit it over the leg. Glue it at the bottom of the calf. Then cut the balloon so the leg joint fits back in its socket. Finally, stretching the balloon over the joint and onto the torso (doing a little folding and cutting with nail clippers and pliers as we go) It's a pain in the butt to do. It turned out not exactly the way I wanted it but it have to do for this project.

I also cut out the side of the suit for larger arm holes.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v308/phruby/grpproj12/isardwip8.jpg)
Title: Re: Group Project 12 - Ysanne Isard and Admiral Daala
Post by: findswoman on May 17, 2006, 10:37 AM
Wow, that balloon bodysuit has really taken shape, Phruby -- and you've put so much work into it.  It definitely looks much more like "one piece" now. 

... the Findswoman
Title: Re: Group Project 12 - Ysanne Isard and Admiral Daala
Post by: Glassman6 on May 17, 2006, 10:49 AM
She is comming together nicely phruby, can i suggest one thing?
Fuller hair on top. Add some more sculpy there so its full and not flat.
Other than that, she's looking good.
Title: Re: Group Project 12 - Ysanne Isard and Admiral Daala
Post by: BrentS on May 17, 2006, 12:38 PM
Looks great Phruby.  We don't get enough WIIPs in this thread.  Thanks for keeping us up to date :)
Title: Re: Group Project 12 - Ysanne Isard and Admiral Daala
Post by: Phrubruh on May 18, 2006, 09:53 AM
Thanks guys. I'll work more on the hair today. Hopefully I can get the sholder pad on too.
Title: Re: Group Project 12 - Ysanne Isard and Admiral Daala
Post by: Ryan on May 18, 2006, 05:53 PM
Finds- Your's turned out amazing. It is easily one of the best versions I've ever seen of her. You nailed the color. The softgoods look fantastic.

Phruby- I'm completely floored by your's. I always like your MicroLady customs, the use of balloons is pure genius. They hide the articulation very well. Do you know how well they hold the paint? I can't wait to see the finished result!
Title: Re: Group Project 12 - Ysanne Isard and Admiral Daala
Post by: Phrubruh on May 18, 2006, 10:06 PM
I don't know how well the balloons hold paint. I'm sure it differs by brand and label. Best way to know is to try it. I was actually planning on using custom decals for the patches instead of paint.
Title: Re: Group Project 12 - Ysanne Isard and Admiral Daala
Post by: PenDragon on May 24, 2006, 10:47 PM
Thread looked a little slow, so I figured I'd put up my WIP Ysanne (w/ interchangeable hands):
 (http://img.anakinweb.com/saga/photos/1/ysaneisard.jpg) (http://threads.rebelscum.com/photogallery/data//500/eu_bg.jpg)
(http://threads.rebelscum.com/photogallery/data//500/Imp_Isard003.jpg) (http://threads.rebelscum.com/photogallery/data//500/Imp_Isard006.jpg)
"I AM Imperial Intelligence."

Thoughts, conjecture and derisive laughter welcome, constructive criticism appreciated. But please do keep in mind that 1) these pix were 'taken' with a scanner, and 2) I'm going for a kind of composite of the differing ref pix.  ;D
Title: Re: Group Project 12 - Ysanne Isard and Admiral Daala
Post by: Phrubruh on May 24, 2006, 11:04 PM
Very cool. What are you planning on doing to her?
Title: Re: Group Project 12 - Ysanne Isard and Admiral Daala
Post by: Glassman6 on May 24, 2006, 11:40 PM
Wow Pen, she looks fantastic. What is she made from?
Title: Re: Group Project 12 - Ysanne Isard and Admiral Daala
Post by: findswoman on May 25, 2006, 12:29 AM
Pendragon, most EXCELLENT job on Mme Isard!  But you already know I think that.  :)  I hadn't even noticed the interchangeable gloves the first time -- WAY cool touch. 

The arms and torso are an Annika, right?  (With some added sculpting to make her outfit more... appropriate to her position, shall I say.)  As is at least part of the head, if I remember correctly...

Very impressive custom all 'round.  I know I've got a long way to go before I match that!

... the Findswoman

Title: Re: Group Project 12 - Ysanne Isard and Admiral Daala
Post by: Phrubruh on May 25, 2006, 09:42 AM
Pen, what torso and arms are you using there? GI Joe right?
Title: Re: Group Project 12 - Ysanne Isard and Admiral Daala
Post by: BrentS on May 25, 2006, 10:07 AM
Pen, Wow that looks great!   Like everyone else, I'd like to see the recipe on that one.
Title: Re: Group Project 12 - Ysanne Isard and Admiral Daala
Post by: Darth_Ennis on May 25, 2006, 04:05 PM
Wow! She looks great. She definately has no fear of drowning though. ;) I dont know what you're planning to do with her, but she looks perfect the way she is. I also want to know what the recipe for this is.
Title: Re: Group Project 12 - Ysanne Isard and Admiral Daala
Post by: PenDragon on May 25, 2006, 07:54 PM
Hey thanks for the comments M_P, Glass, Finds, BrentS, & D_E - I really enjoy all of your works, so it means a lot coming from you guys!

Oh, right, I forgot a recipe... a bit tired last night...

So, w/o further ado, I give you Mme Iceheart's part list:

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)
Title: Re: Group Project 12 - Ysanne Isard and Admiral Daala
Post by: Phrubruh on May 25, 2006, 08:13 PM
That Ankia is a great figure to use for parts. I never even noticed she was missing her rank badge.

Remember everybody we have less than a week to go. Glassman should just about now be starting.  ;)
Title: Re: Group Project 12 - Ysanne Isard and Admiral Daala
Post by: Phrubruh on May 25, 2006, 08:26 PM
I've finished my version of Ysanne Isard last night. Here is the picture of her. As you can see, I've used the microlady body with balloon clothes and a modified POTC2 Elizabeth Swam head. The pouch is from one of those army guys and the ribbons are from Aayla's belt. There is a little bit of sculpty for the sholder plate and a little paint on the latex.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v308/phruby/grpproj12/YsanneIsard.jpg)

For the most part, I think she looks like Laura Croft with different hair.

Title: Re: Group Project 12 - Ysanne Isard and Admiral Daala
Post by: BrentS on May 25, 2006, 08:26 PM
I guess we should have all recognized that bust if you did hide it with sculpy  ;)
Title: Re: Group Project 12 - Ysanne Isard and Admiral Daala
Post by: PenDragon on May 25, 2006, 09:31 PM
Quote from: Master_Phruby on May 25, 2006, 08:26 PM
(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.

But to really look like Croft, I think she'd need some 'help' from SpyLounge ;)

How was the Elizabeth Swam head to work with? Easy? Difficult?
Title: Re: Group Project 12 - Ysanne Isard and Admiral Daala
Post by: Phrubruh on May 25, 2006, 10:58 PM
Thanks Pen. Swan was very easy to work with. The head just pulls off and had the same neck hole as the microlady. All I had to do was take her pirate hat off. Swan also has a great inner body under the pirate coat. She is great fodder.

I'll have to pick up a spylounge figure for a really busty twi'lik.
Title: Re: Group Project 12 - Ysanne Isard and Admiral Daala
Post by: Glassman6 on May 26, 2006, 09:59 AM
Ooooh Pen, can i steal?  I really like the depa face... It works great.

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!

I have till wedensday right? And the day off on monday, i'll make it for sure... I think. :-\

I think that head works well, I pick one up but put it back on the pegs this morning.
Great work paul.



Title: Re: Group Project 12 - Ysanne Isard and Admiral Daala
Post by: findswoman on May 26, 2006, 10:34 AM
Quote from: Glassman6 on May 26, 2006, 09:59 AM
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!

You are a very good husband, Glassman.  ;) 

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. 

Paul, your finished product looks great!   The balloon clothes work great on the MicroLady body.  And I'm glad Elizabeth worked out well for you -- she sounds like great fodder, but alas, I have yet to find one.  The only thing is... her face seems awfully eager and wide-eyed, or something to that effect, in a way that's not quite in character for Iceheart. 

And Glassman, I can't wait to see yours!  I know it'll be super cool, too.  :)

Happy customizing, all!

... the Findswoman
Title: Re: Group Project 12 - Ysanne Isard and Admiral Daala
Post by: Quazar on May 26, 2006, 11:22 PM
Great work, Phurby and Pendragon!

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.

Phurby,

alas, as much as I respect and admire your work, I'm not a fan of the microman bodies you've been using lately, I just don't like seeing all those joints.  But the outfit and sculping here are great and the balloon concept is very original and works extremely well.  The flaws in your piece (from my perspective) at not at all a result of your work, which is top notch.

Title: Re: Group Project 12 - Ysanne Isard and Admiral Daala
Post by: Phrubruh on May 26, 2006, 11:52 PM
That's ok Quazar. I think your going to like my arena conflict Padme. She'll be sporting an all balloon outfit that hides ALL of the microman joints. Thanks Esther and Greg. I hope my Scorch will come out just as well. Hopefully the joints will be hidden enough on this project.
Title: Re: Group Project 12 - Ysanne Isard and Admiral Daala
Post by: CHEWIE on May 29, 2006, 10:16 PM
You guys really did a great job on this project.  I regret to say that I was unable to participate on time, but will try and make a custom for it later.

I've just been so damn busy lately.   :(

 :)
Title: Re: Group Project 12 - Ysanne Isard and Admiral Daala
Post by: Phrubruh on May 29, 2006, 11:21 PM
There is still two days left.  8)
You can do it.
Title: Re: Group Project 12 - Ysanne Isard and Admiral Daala
Post by: Glassman6 on May 30, 2006, 10:42 AM
TWO DAYS... Plentey of time Chewie!!
Look what i did in a day and a half. At the rate you crank out customs,
I know thats more than enough time for you.

I finished the bodies for my customs, i need to finish sculpting the hair and making the casts for both ysaane and dalla. I'll finish the sculpt tonight and hopefully make the molds, and tomorrow, cast and paint .
I've also gotten a good color match with the pigments. Makes the painting I have to do minimal.

P.S. Those are not fingerprints, i tried to do a tweed pattern like on Ozzels uniform. I also stood the master sculpt next to Ozzel before making the mold and she is in perfect scale.

I opted to add articulation afterwards on this one to minimize the number of pieces i have to cast.
Since my fiures usualy end up in packaging or on a shelf, i skipped the leg articulation. I may add a swivel at the boots.
(http://home.comcast.net/~glassmandesigns/customs/groupproject11/group11-wip1.jpg) (http://home.comcast.net/~glassmandesigns/customs/groupproject11/group11-wip3.jpg)

(http://home.comcast.net/~glassmandesigns/customs/groupproject11/group11-wip2.jpg)(http://home.comcast.net/~glassmandesigns/customs/groupproject11/group11-wip4.jpg)
Title: Re: Group Project 12 - Ysanne Isard and Admiral Daala
Post by: CHEWIE on May 30, 2006, 11:01 AM
I am sure I will have some time tonight, but the problem is I have had difficulty finding a female body for this that I think will work and worked 60 hrs each week in May.  The customs that I did make in May were just very simple repaints.

I've lost bids on 4 different Factory Padme figures for this on ebay over the past month.  I only have one of those figures left, which is for a Padme in the Geonosis Arena diorama.  Grrrrr....

Glassman that looks awesome BTW!

 :)
Title: Re: Group Project 12 - Ysanne Isard and Admiral Daala
Post by: findswoman on May 30, 2006, 01:29 PM
Glassman, love those sculpted femme-in-uniform bodies!  They'l look stunning on both your Imperial ladies.   Do you think you'll have those available for trade at any point?  :D

... the Findswoman
Title: Re: Group Project 12 - Ysanne Isard and Admiral Daala
Post by: Phrubruh on May 30, 2006, 01:58 PM
That is going to be one hot looking imperial Greg. I'm still amazed how you can get a cast without any bubble in it. It's very smooth and I like the texture on the clothes. I see you did the legs separately and then one molded together. Is that for a different project?
Title: Re: Group Project 12 - Ysanne Isard and Admiral Daala
Post by: Glassman6 on May 30, 2006, 03:42 PM
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

Finds, thanks. Oh and we can work something out for a cast, soon as i get some more time. I'll keep you posted.

Phruby, thanks. Keeping the bubbles out comes after many many cast. I know where to look for bubbles now,(creases, folds, fingers, edges, etc..) so i get most of them. I take a toothpic and run it along the mold to move any air bubbles before i press my two halves together. These two surprisingly were virtually free.

The legs started out as wax casts of adi galla legs for retooling. When i went to remove them, i tore the mold, so i just made another for (like you said) future customs. I tend to do that to not waste the RTV. SO istead of a big mold with only 3 pieces, i randomly select pieces that i may or may not use in the future and make the mold.
Title: Re: Group Project 12 - Ysanne Isard and Admiral Daala
Post by: Phrubruh on May 30, 2006, 05:55 PM
Quote from: Glassman6 on May 30, 2006, 03:42 PM
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.

I know what you mean. This pregnancy thing isn't any fun.  :'(
Title: Re: Group Project 12 - Ysanne Isard and Admiral Daala
Post by: findswoman on May 30, 2006, 07:24 PM
Quote from: Glassman6 on May 30, 2006, 03:42 PM
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

Ah, isn't this just what husbands are for, pregnancy or no pregnancy!  :D  Glass, what is your wife not supposed to be doing at present?  (This'll be good for me to know at some point in the future...)  And how much longer do you guys have before the Big Day?

... the Findswoman
Title: Re: Group Project 12 - Ysanne Isard and Admiral Daala
Post by: Phrubruh on May 30, 2006, 08:00 PM
My wife is due in December. The first three months really saped her energy. She is starting to recover now.
Title: Re: Group Project 12 - Ysanne Isard and Admiral Daala
Post by: BrentS on May 30, 2006, 08:22 PM
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!
Title: Re: Group Project 12 - Ysanne Isard and Admiral Daala
Post by: Phrubruh on May 31, 2006, 12:49 AM
Thanks Brent. It's a lot of fun. This is the first time we are pregnant. We've adopted Fred and Rose so we know what to do once a baby arrives but my wife would rather adopt. She like the idea of someone else giving birth. The kids and I can't wait.  ;D

The downside is my son now has his own room. My star wars toys are all in storage except the vintage figures and customs. He gets to have those in a glass display case in his room. He doesn't get to touch them though. I gave him some expendable star wars toys to play with his galactic heroes and gi joes.
 
Things are good. There is just very little time to make customs more than once or twice a month.

Speaking of customs, tomorrow is the deadline!  :o
Title: Re: Group Project 12 - Ysanne Isard and Admiral Daala
Post by: RollaJedi on May 31, 2006, 10:01 AM
Quote from: BrentS on May 30, 2006, 08:22 PM
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!  :)
Dont have to worry no more though, 3 is it for me!  Snippity, clippity!
Title: Re: Group Project 12 - Ysanne Isard and Admiral Daala
Post by: BrentS on May 31, 2006, 10:16 AM
Glassman,
I may have missed this somewhere in the thread, so if I did I apolgize.  However, I was curious what the parts you used to make these bodies?  Do you have any WIP photos of your wax molds?
Title: Re: Group Project 12 - Ysanne Isard and Admiral Daala
Post by: Glassman6 on May 31, 2006, 11:40 AM
Quote from: RollaJedi on May 31, 2006, 10:01 AM
  Snippity, clippity!

OUCH!  You're getting neutered? 

Finds, i wish i could say i enjoyed helping her out more but its tireing, seriously, she must be from krypton, cause she has super powers or something. And i only do the heavy lifting/strenuous stuff... She still does alot. But she takes alot of naps now. :) But at least i dont have somebody pressing against my spine and bladder all day, kicking at will!

Brent, check page 2 of this thread, The torso was reworked almost completly and the head had been too.

All that aside, i could have been finished today, but last night, (YES ANOTHER SOB STORY) my son, clogged his toilet, and since i was in the basemet sculpting away, he told my wife, who tried to fix it by... FLUSHING THE TOILET AGAIN!
Well, with what little spanish i do know, i heard "get the rags in the laundry room"
SO i go upstairs to see her trying to mop up 2 inches of water... at least.
SO after an hour and a half of soaking and ringing towels and mopping his bathroom, the living room ceiling starts to leak, then drip and then pour!
Well 3 hours and six holes later, all the water stopped running out.

All this to say i didnt make my head molds till this morning, so I will hopefully cast and paint tonight. I swear i must not be living right, because all this crap seems to be finding its way to my door... From my neighbors tree, to the other cutting my internet line with his driveway, My altenator died a couple weeks ago, my wife's car blew a tire over the weekend...When does it stop? >:(  Oh well life could be worse...much worse. So i digress.

So i should be done tonight, but may need an extra day( aside from the extra month phruby already gave me) ::)
Title: Re: Group Project 12 - Ysanne Isard and Admiral Daala
Post by: BrentS on May 31, 2006, 12:04 PM
Quote from: Glassman6 on May 31, 2006, 11:40 AM

 I swear i must not be living right, because all this crap seems to be finding its way to my door...

Okay, given the bathroom issues, this line just made me laugh out loud.  I'm sure the Pun was not intended.

In all seriousness - you've had a string of bad luck the last several months.  Hopefully things turn around!
Title: Re: Group Project 12 - Ysanne Isard and Admiral Daala
Post by: RollaJedi on May 31, 2006, 12:33 PM
you gotta watch what you feed your kids Glassman! :)

And as far as "getting" neutered?  Nope, already been there, done that.  Not NEARLY as bad people make it out to be.
Title: Re: Group Project 12 - Ysanne Isard and Admiral Daala
Post by: Darth_Ennis on May 31, 2006, 11:30 PM
Well, this thread took a rather unexpected turn. Congratulations to all of you. I am sadly single and have no immidiate plans for having children, so I think ill just have to stick to customising. ;D

Which reminds me of why I posting to begin with. Any plans for Junes project?
Title: Re: Group Project 12 - Ysanne Isard and Admiral Daala
Post by: Roton7 on May 31, 2006, 11:34 PM
The main candidates are...

-Slaves
-Pimps
-1,000 years ago
-Vong



I vote for slaves
Title: Re: Group Project 12 - Ysanne Isard and Admiral Daala
Post by: Phrubruh on June 1, 2006, 12:07 AM
Wrong thread dude. I think we will lay off of group projects for a month. Let's concerntrate on the MCC instead.

Ok guys, lets see what you got. 8)
Title: Re: Group Project 12 - Ysanne Isard and Admiral Daala
Post by: CHEWIE on June 1, 2006, 10:31 AM
Kids?  That is on the calendar for me on my "to make" list, probably going to start trying late summer/early fall.  Scary stuff.

Last night I got home late from work (again) and emptied 6 tubs of random fodder, trying again to find a torso for a Daala or Isard figure.  I'm stumped.  I have so much fodder, yet no female torsos that would work.  I've been completely frustrated with it... the only torso that I can find that would work for what I wanted to do is the SAGA Factory Padme, I lost 4 auctions on ebay trying to get one.  They kept going for $20 or higher, which sucks.

I am very sorry I didn't hit the deadline on this, I hope I can still add a late entry sometime soon.  Once I have the parts I need, I could probably whip up the custom in one night.

 :)
Title: Re: Group Project 12 - Ysanne Isard and Admiral Daala
Post by: Glassman6 on June 1, 2006, 10:54 AM
Well dispite, working till 7, getting home at 7:30(world record time), mowing the lawn, watering the garden, and 2 industrial size dehumidifiers and air blowers making all the noise you could possibly want... and overloading the circuit that my TV is on which kept cutting off the basketball game...

I still, got my figures done!!!

Here are Isard and Dalla.  Oh and the ladies love ozell.

(http://home.comcast.net/~glassmandesigns/customs/groupproject11/group11-fin1.jpg)

To get finish, i didnt add articulation at the elbows and knees like i had planned.

(http://home.comcast.net/~glassmandesigns/customs/groupproject11/group11-fin3.jpg)

Dalla was cast in grey plastic and given a olive wash, and ysanne was cast in rose color plastic and drybrushed with british crimson.
(http://home.comcast.net/~glassmandesigns/customs/groupproject11/group11-fin2.jpg)

The heads were simple retooling of padme with hair added, and my headsculpt for ysanne was not recoverable, so i retooled a depa head( thanks to PenDragon) and sculped hair. Made molds and cast
them in peach color plastic.

(http://home.comcast.net/~glassmandesigns/customs/groupproject11/group11-wip5.jpg)


Title: Re: Group Project 12 - Ysanne Isard and Admiral Daala
Post by: PenDragon on June 1, 2006, 11:05 AM
Those are awesome Glass! I'd post more (and I have a Daala almost done that i'd still like to post if it's ok) but I havn't managed to be on the computer much this past week  - and I'm at work right now (with others out sick), so I've not much time to say anything worth while. Just had to comment - they look much more realistic then mine & most other's I've seen. Nice work man!
Title: Re: Group Project 12 - Ysanne Isard and Admiral Daala
Post by: RichardTheBloody on June 1, 2006, 01:15 PM
That Daala looks almost Comic identical glassman! :o  Awesome work. I almost envy old Ozzel there...maybe that's the REAL reason Vader wasted him LOL.
Title: Re: Group Project 12 - Ysanne Isard and Admiral Daala
Post by: Darth_Ennis on June 1, 2006, 02:38 PM
Judging from that last picture, I'd have to admit that for Ozzel Pimpin ain't easy, but its neccessary. Excellent job on those two Glassman.

Remember everyone loves an Ozzel. ;D
Title: Re: Group Project 12 - Ysanne Isard and Admiral Daala
Post by: Glassman6 on June 1, 2006, 05:02 PM
Thanks guys.
Pen Dragon, please do post dalla when you get her done. If its anywhere as good as you isard, it will be worth the wait.
Bloody, for dalla, i refer to the picture on the book cover of Jedi Search. That's the picture i think of when i think of her.
Ennis, Every one 'cept vader!!
Title: Re: Group Project 12 - Ysanne Isard and Admiral Daala
Post by: Phrubruh on June 1, 2006, 09:09 PM
Wow! I knew that Isard was going to turn out great but I didn't know you were doing Daala too! Great choices of faces for both of them. Very well painted especitally the faces. For these two figures, I don't think they need much actuation at all. You can hardly tell that these are the same two bodies. It would however be neet if Isard had a bigger chest but you can't have everything. Hasbro needs to make this two pack someday.
Title: Re: Group Project 12 - Ysanne Isard and Admiral Daala
Post by: Glassman6 on June 2, 2006, 10:40 AM
Ya know phruby, i was tinking the same thing about the chest. Just to make them different, i was gonna add some size to one of them. But i figured like alot of atheltic women, a career miltary woman was trim and small proportioned, so i left it.
After i made the mold i though it would be easy to adjust the chest and make another... But then the water came, so i had to forgo that and the articulation.

The faces, only got paint on the lips and eyes.  I was so happy with the face color i left it alone.
I wish i had used the rest of the mix to cast a few more heads, but again i wasnt thinking.
My work area, due to the drying fans and dehumidfier had been 92 degrees one night and 100 the next.
We still have one more night to go too...  So i was only there as long as i had to be.
Title: Re: Group Project 12 - Ysanne Isard and Admiral Daala
Post by: CHEWIE on June 2, 2006, 11:24 AM
Great entries on this guys, I regret not being able to find the parts I was looking for on this project.

Ennis - Your Isard looks great, I dig the red outfit and her proportions look good to me.  The shoulders seem to be a bit loose, but that's hard to sometimes get a peg to fit right.  I don't really like the Baroness head but there's not too many other choices out there.

tonphanan - Both of your figures look great, I probably prefer the Daala, just because I think Isard is one gross chick. 

Findswoman - Your Isard looks very nice, good choices of parts and she has a feminine look to her which is often hard to do with the available parts for female customs.  The only thing I don't like is the Baroness h ead again, but that's just the head.  For whatever reason I don't like that head.

Phruby - I like the Micro bodies for some customs, but I do think she looks a bit muscular.  But what you did with the balloon is one of the most creative things I've seen anyone do on any custom, and it worked out perfectly.  Very impressive.

Glassman - Both figures came out great, you never cease to amaze with your sculpting and casting.  Especially Daala, she looks beautiful man!  Isard looks great too, but I hate the white hair... not on your custom, but the character itself. I think it's too cartoony.

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.
 
GREAT WORK GUYS AND GALS!

 :)



Title: Re: Group Project 12 - Ysanne Isard and Admiral Daala
Post by: BrentS on June 2, 2006, 11:34 AM
I haven't had a chance to comment on the last batch of figures to come through from Glassman.   Well done!  I'm constantly amazed by the way you churn out these incredible high quality casted products.  I didn't realize that you casted the heads in flesh colored resin.  Did you just mix the pigments to the proper color before casting??
Title: Re: Group Project 12 - Ysanne Isard and Admiral Daala
Post by: Glassman6 on June 2, 2006, 03:02 PM
Thanks brent and chewie.

Yes sir brentS,  I mixed the colors in the cup first (yellow white and a slight touch of red) then
added part A of my plastic. Stired that up so that it was a slight bit more orange than
it should be. Then i mix in part B. The plastic lightens the as it cures.(it dries off white) So you have to compensate for that too.
But i was very happy with how they turned out. So much so i didnt even want to paint them.
And its amazing how the surrounding colors effect the look of something.
The last  WIP pic, is before i added hair color. It looks so different with the hair and eyes painted.

Title: Re: Group Project 12 - Ysanne Isard and Admiral Daala
Post by: findswoman on June 3, 2006, 12:05 AM
Glassman, I've said it before, and I say it again: those two Imperial ladies of yours are absolutely A-1.  FANTASTIC job with the sculpting and painting (as always).  And you really got those Depa and Padmé heads to look completely different from the originals.  I'm in absolute awe -- standing beside you in  this Group Project is not at all easy to do!  :)

If it's all right wiith you, I may be asking for one of those Imperial femme bodies soon -- hope we can set something up, trade-wise.  :)

... the Findswoman
Title: Re: Group Project 12 - Ysanne Isard and Admiral Daala
Post by: PenDragon on June 3, 2006, 11:01 PM
Alright, after a work week from heck, helping a friend "emergency move" out of an apartment, and a couple of days of what I can only describe as allergies mixed w/ the flu, I can finnally take a moment to reply to things and post an almost done Daala. Thank goodness I don't have kids ;) Seriously, you parents are insane my heros!

Quote from: Glassman6 on May 26, 2006, 09:59 AM
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)

Quote from: findswoman on May 26, 2006, 10:34 AM
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.
As per your suggestions, I bought die for coloring the riding crop (and a few other things), and I've decided to leave off the rank badge.  I like the idea of Imp-Intel not needing them.
Oh, and I wanted to say that I'm pretty sure your Isard was the reason I used Anika. Yours made me want to use as many female part as possible. I wanted her arms to look slender & feminine, (like on your Isard's), and the rest went from there :)

Quote from: Quazar on May 26, 2006, 11:22 PM
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!

Quote from: CHEWIE on June  2, 2006, 11:24 AM
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

Quote from: Glassman6 on June  1, 2006, 05:02 PM
Pen Dragon, please do post dalla when you get her done.
OK.
Title: Re: Group Project 12 - Ysanne Isard and Admiral Daala
Post by: PenDragon on June 4, 2006, 12:09 AM
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)
click to enlarge

(http://img260.imageshack.us/img260/1865/impdaala0106jv.th.jpg) (http://img260.imageshack.us/my.php?image=impdaala0106jv.jpg)
click to enlarge
 
(http://img260.imageshack.us/img260/3087/impdaala0123tr.th.jpg) (http://img260.imageshack.us/my.php?image=impdaala0123tr.jpg)
click to enlarge
 
 (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!
Title: Re: Group Project 12 - Ysanne Isard and Admiral Daala
Post by: Smartypants1635 on June 4, 2006, 11:21 AM
OMG Pendragon, She rocks, There isn't anything to improve on except articulation in the legs. Can you post a picture of Daala and Isard together?
Title: Re: Group Project 12 - Ysanne Isard and Admiral Daala
Post by: Glassman6 on June 4, 2006, 12:33 PM
Pen, another teriffic figure. I wanted to do this version of dalla too, still may.
Terrific job on all the part choices, except the leia head. While it works well, it still says leia.
Like with your use of the depa head, its harder to tell its depa. Here its easy to see leia.

Other than that shes excellent. With the touch ups you mentioned she'll be pretty near perfect.

Finds, thanks for you comments. I'm too flattered.
Title: Re: Group Project 12 - Ysanne Isard and Admiral Daala
Post by: CommanderKorbra on June 4, 2006, 01:05 PM
Pen, Woa that is freaking amazing. It looks so cool! I love the choice of parts! What colors did you use, and how? Like base coat drybrush, wash so on. Wish I had her on my shelf with the other imps :)
Title: Re: Group Project 12 - Ysanne Isard and Admiral Daala
Post by: CHEWIE on June 4, 2006, 06:35 PM
Pendragon, that is AMAZING.  Simple amazing... what a great custom, I am stunned with both of your submissions on this.  Your painting is stellar, some of the best painting I've ever seen on a custom.  Love the hair braid too.  Wow!!!

 :)
Title: Re: Group Project 12 - Ysanne Isard and Admiral Daala
Post by: RichardTheBloody on June 4, 2006, 07:18 PM
Quote from: PenDragon on June  4, 2006, 12:09 AM
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)
 

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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!

 :o
Oh man Pen...that is beyond AWESOME!!! Now you need to put her next to Tarkin, or a bust-up like that one cover with the two of them.
Title: Re: Group Project 12 - Ysanne Isard and Admiral Daala
Post by: Phrubruh on June 4, 2006, 11:31 PM
OMG! :o I love that! Pen you totally impress me with each new custom you make. That body work is great! The only way I can see to improve the body is to go the Microlady route with balloon clothes. The latex would cover every joint really well.

I agree she should have black gloves. My first version of Daala used that head and I still like a lot for her. That extra brade is a great touch. I wonder if it's possible to shave off Sub5 agent Anika's face and use it with Leia's hair. POTC Swan or a handmaden might work if you shave off their face's and recast them.

This one goes in my personal custom archies of examples to duplicate someday. Great job!
Title: Re: Group Project 12 - Ysanne Isard and Admiral Daala
Post by: PenDragon on June 5, 2006, 05:13 PM
Glassman
Thanks for the compliments, GM! But, yeah, I couldn't agree with you more on Leia's head  :P - hopefully the eyebrow mods will have the effect I'm looking for. If not, I'm goint to have to dremel out her face (which will make me very sad - it's one of my favorite Leia sculpts) and replace it with something not so... 'Leia-ish.'
I hope you do your version soon! I know anything you cast will come out terrifically!

CommanderKorbra
Thanks CK! That's quite a compliment - I'm honored!

As for the paint, it's from the Testors' Millitary set (for airplanes & camo).  Using this set, the first thing I did was cover every thing from Daala's collar to the end of the pant legs in Testors 'Dk Gull Gray Fl' (flat). I wanted the green ('Camo Green Flat' ) to be uniform, but not too dark. I figured painting this dark oliv'y green on a relatively light gray (despite it's "Dk" name) would get the desired effect. And I was happy with what came out.

After laying down one coat of the 'Camo Green' , I went to town with a dry brush of the green mixed with the gull gray & some of Apple Barrel's 'Apricot' (used for the hair color as well). I wasn't sure how it'd come out, but judging from your responce, I think it gave the olive green just what it needed to have.  8)

CHEWIE
;D Thanks again, J. Like I said,
Quote from: PenDragon on June  3, 2006, 11:01 PM
... 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!

Smartypants
Thanks Smarty! I'd be far to frightened of wrecking her to add articulation at this point, but If I ever do another (not likely - she was SUCH a pain thin the butt!) I'll see what I can do  :) Oh, and I'll try to get the camera tomorrow and take a pic of both of them standing together - pretty sure the scanner won't let me do what I'd need to. :P

Master_Phruby - You're far too kind! Another awesome compliment :-[ 
I'm not a big fan of the micro bodies - tho' your work is begining to sway me ;) and the baloons would look cool! Maybe someday I'll give it a try & hope it come out as well as yours!

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!!
Title: Re: Group Project 12 - Ysanne Isard and Admiral Daala
Post by: findswoman on June 5, 2006, 05:23 PM
Pen, your Daala is just TERRIFIC -- what else can I add to the that the others haven't already said?  Great painting and use of parts -- it looks just like that reference picture.  Do you have a custom figure site of your own?  (If not, I know where you can get one... ;) ) I am definitely raring for more fine Pendragon creations! 

Would love to see your stuff in the Slaves and Imperials project, too.  :)

... the Findswoman
Title: Re: Group Project 12 - Ysanne Isard and Admiral Daala
Post by: Outrider on June 5, 2006, 10:07 PM
Excellent work, Excellent work!  One of the best female custom figures that I've ever seen. 
Title: Re: Group Project 12 - Ysanne Isard and Admiral Daala
Post by: BrentS on June 6, 2006, 10:29 AM
Pen, I love your Daala.  I think it just looks great.  I can understand the point about the head looking too much like leia but I still think it works on this figure!  From that list of parts, its great you got it all to put togehter so seemlessly!
Title: Re: Group Project 12 - Ysanne Isard and Admiral Daala
Post by: Phrubruh on June 6, 2006, 01:06 PM
Quote from: PenDragon on June  5, 2006, 05:13 PM
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!!

No problem. That's a great idea. You could even use Courtney Krieger's face for Daala. I wish my son didn't steal that figure before I could cast it. Another face I used for Daala was Zam Wessel.
Title: Re: Group Project 12 - Ysanne Isard and Admiral Daala
Post by: PenDragon on June 9, 2006, 10:59 PM
Ok, took a little longer than I thought it would.... Maybe it's time to put that RadioShack credit card to use and buy my own camera ;)

Finds'
Thank you so very much! It means quite a bit, coming from the resident expert on fem-figs around here!  ;)
And, ya know, you'd THINK that I'd have my own sight by now.... but oh no, that'd just make FAR too much sense! ;D
As for the Imps & Slaves, I've already got an Imperial of sorts up there (http://www.jedidefender.com/yabbse/index.php?topic=12558.msg232175#msg232175). And for the "slave," I'm thinkin' it's time I put those parts you sent me to use - I'll do the best to make her worthy of your comments!

Outrider
You make me blush.  :-[ But thank you very, very much for the high praise!

BrentS
It was a struggle for me :P  I'm pretty sure that I've never put so much work into one custom. A lot of new things for me - first time w/ such small pieces of styrene sheet, precise dremeling, etc. Thank you for commenting on how she came together! It means a lot. And I'm glad you like the Leia head, it'll probably stay that way for a long time  :)

Master_Phruby That's exactly what I was trying to say.... I guess I was a little excited & thusly not too awfully clear in speech  ;) And I'll have to look into the Zam head - sounds intriguing...
Also, I happen to have an extra Courtney face you could have if you feel like trading for parts or $. PM if you're interested.

Quote from: Smartypants1635 on June  4, 2006, 11:21 AM
... 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 ;) 
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Title: Re: Group Project 12 - Ysanne Isard and Admiral Daala
Post by: Quazar on June 9, 2006, 11:45 PM
Holy crap, PenDragon, your Daala is AWESOME!!!!

The parts, the painting, the sculpting.....WOW.  This is just beautiful.

And normally I hate those crappy POTF2 Leia heads, but this one actually really works, the dour expression seems perfectly "in character".

The Daala and Isard together look just lovely.  Really top, top, top notch work.  Wowsers!!