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Title: T_K's Customs Better pix of shadow trooper pg. 6
Post by: Talon_Karrde on July 30, 2004, 09:34 AM
Heres one I did sometime ago. This is from Dave Dormans rendition of Ulic on the cover of Tales.  Heres the link to the write up and a couple more pics.  Tony's Custom (http://www.thejawa.com/customs/tonys/tsulic.php)

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Title: Ulic
Post by: Talon_Karrde on January 14, 2005, 11:09 AM
heres one I did a while back, and is still my best work, atleast in my opion  ;D. This is Dave dorman's rendition of Ulic from tales of the Jedi.

(http://www.thejawa.com/customs/tonys/ulic1.JPG)

(http://www.thejawa.com/customs/tonys/ulic3.JPG)

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(http://www.thejawa.com/customs/tonys/ulic4.JPG)



PARTS

Head: Titan AE Kale from the ship
Torso: POTF2 Lando Calrission General
Arms: EP1 Obi wan jedi duel
Legs: POTF2 Lando Calrission General
Guantlets: EP1 Obi Wan Lower Boots


MODIFICATIONS

I had the boots a tan color and the shirt was a lighter blue. I also had problems w/the paint flaking off when his arms were moved, and finally found a varnish that sealed it nicley. It was a semi gloss, which turned out too shiny, so i used Modge Podge Matte over this to cover the areas that I thought shouldnt be too shiny. The shoulder guards are threaded beads (various sizes), that I had made into strips of different legths. I glued some elastic too the shoulders and then glued each beaded strip to the elastic from shoulder too shoulder. I painted them w/a mixture of browns and tans to get a faded leather look. I then coated them w/elmers clear skool glue so that they all met together and held the basic shape I wanted.

The arms were a littel tricky. I had to drill holes into the forarms of the obi wan arms, and then the tiny pieces used for the gaunletts. (I think I used pieces of paper clips and plumbers epoxy to make the arms stong enough to be moved in different poses). I then inserted the hands into the guatletts and then glued them to the forearms. I had too sand quite a bit in order to get the right fit. The strap on the lando general was dremeled off and sanded very smooth. I wanted to keep the natural folds in the shirt and add some aswell.

At this point I wasnt sure how I was going to do the sash, and the numerous customs I peeped had the sash as an under shirt, with the tails hanging down the front. I finally got the Dave Dormans artwork book and noticed he drew Ulic w/a sash(over the blue shirt, not under). I hadnt experimented w/sculpy at this point and I was thinking along the lines of a soft goods type effect. Then while going threw some vintage figures I had lieing around, it hit me!! A vintage royal guard cloak! I used the under side as this wasnt as fuzzy as the exposed side on the RG. I cut a strip and folded it for the part that went over his shoulder and down the front. I left enough to make the frayed ends that hang down to his knees. I like the action pose of Dorman's drawing so I decided to try and get a "blowing in the wind look". I made numerous cuts w/scissors to get the right effect for this and the frays. I coated some of the sash w/elmers glue to stiffen it up a bit, and added some red paint to cover up some of the blue paint I had gotten on the sash. I then took the same thread used for the beads to wrap around the wrists and boots. I had no idea what these were supposed to be from the pic so I winged it. The belt is compromised of different parts from other toy lines: Pouches, belt buckles and a piece from one of the ep1 accessory packs. I glued all of this to a rubber band and then wrapped it around the waist. It took some planning to get the fit just right, but I like the effect it gives. The piece on the right I had to guess at as too what it was, I took some cord and glued one end to the belt compartments. The front portion I used a necklace ring and threaded it onto the the cord and then closed the ring. The silver piece that this ring attaches too is from a pendant that was cut off and then glued to the belt. Theres also a smaller thread used that was done the same way. I had no idea what these were so I just winged it. The head still comes out, incase I find one better, but for now it fits tight enough for display.

LORE:

Ulic Qel-Droma was one of the Jedi Knights who fought on Onderon. When Sith forces began appearing, Ulic attempted to fight them by learning their secrets. He failed and fell into the Darkside, becoming one of the Sith.

Title: Re: Ulic
Post by: CHEWIE on January 14, 2005, 12:04 PM
Excellent job - you did such great work on this; especially on the outfit - what excellent details!!!

My ONLY suggestion might be a different head - this one is nice, but maybe the hair and face make it look just a bit cartoony - that is NOT a complaint, just a thought.

Still, this is an A+++.

Thank you for sharing, these customizing boards should be more active here!   :D

 :P
Title: Re: Ulic
Post by: Talon_Karrde on January 14, 2005, 01:01 PM
Thanks Chewie.  I have been looking for a new head for sometime now, and just cannot find one that i like better.  When EPIII hits, I may be using the long haired anakin head; since Dorman's original piece was drawn with shoulder length hair.

Title: EU CW Arc Commander Pyke
Post by: Talon_Karrde on June 2, 2005, 09:22 PM
Well, I finally finished him off, i think.   I liked DD's Micronpen use with the republic commando (http://www.jedidefender.com/yabbse/index.php?topic=6911.210) he did, so I decided to try it myself; although I used a regular felt type pen, and didnt add too much with it.  this guy has been through the wringer and back.  lmk what you think guys!

BTW, DD has made a big impression on me with weathering and detailing. 

I THINK  ??? I'm starting to get the hang of it.   ;D

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Title: Re: EU CW Arc Commando
Post by: Darth Delicious on June 2, 2005, 09:46 PM
Holy crap!

That is one detailed ARC trooper. I like all the additional gear and the additional pockets you added to his gun skirt...very cool, and really sets up the feel that this is a guy who spends a lot of time behind enemy lines on Special Ops with little to no support.

I like the design of this guy a lot. What did you name him?

-DD
Title: Re: EU CW Arc Commando
Post by: Talon_Karrde on June 2, 2005, 09:54 PM
Holy crap!

That is one detailed ARC trooper. I like all the additional gear and the additional pockets you added to his gun skirt...very cool, and really sets up the feel that this is a guy who spends a lot of time behind enemy lines on Special Ops with little to no support.

I like the design of this guy a lot. What did you name him?

-DD

Thanks DD!  I changed the belt 3 times before I got to what u see, and the bandolier thing was an epifany (SP?)

Yeah right! Either that or he got left behind on tatooine and didnt know the war was over and wound up living with the Tuskens.   :D

oops!  I never thought of giving him a name.  I dont read the Republic comics so i am kinda in the dark about the naming conventions.  How about Numb Nuts?   :P 

What's a good Loner Name?
Title: Re: EU CW Arc Commando
Post by: ThePerennial on June 2, 2005, 10:13 PM
I like it! Especially the painted GI Joe knives :P I'm actually using those knives for a custom I'm doing also. Those are cool.


 I love the weathering and the detail you put in this ARC. I'm still awaiting my clone 4-pack (I KNOW!) and will definitely be doing something like this when I get it.
Title: Re: EU CW Arc Commando
Post by: Talon_Karrde on June 2, 2005, 10:35 PM
I like it! Especially the painted GI Joe knives :P I'm actually using those knives for a custom I'm doing also. Those are cool.


 I love the weathering and the detail you put in this ARC. I'm still awaiting my clone 4-pack (I KNOW!) and will definitely be doing something like this when I get it.

Thanks P!

Yeah those knives are perfect!  when i saw them in my junk box i was like OH YEAH!  I havent gotten the EE clones yet,  :'( I am still trying to trade for a set of the colored ones.    :)

Title: Re: EU CW Arc Commando
Post by: CHEWIE on June 2, 2005, 11:57 PM
I haven't gone too crazy on the Clone customs yet, but this is definitely a great custom.  Awesome job on part selection and weathering.  His pistols seem a little cartoony, but other than that, I love it.

 :P
Title: Re: EU CW Arc Commando
Post by: Gregorbian on June 3, 2005, 02:38 AM
Very nice!  Now I know what to do with all of my G.I. Joe knives! :P
Great weathering details and all of the accessories look fantastic.  Let's see some pics of him beating the snot out of some battle droids! ;D
Title: Re: EU CW Arc Commando
Post by: Darth Delicious on June 3, 2005, 04:46 AM
I'm suggesting the name "ARC Commander Pyke."

You've inspired me, Talon. I'm going to try to do an ARC like this too.

BTW, I took pictures of the new Gree's I did, but the lighting didn't give the colors justice. I'm going to take some tomorrow in natural light to see if that helps any. I'll post them then.

-DD
Title: Re: EU CW Arc Commando
Post by: Talon_Karrde on June 3, 2005, 08:20 AM
I haven't gone too crazy on the Clone customs yet, but this is definitely a great custom.  Awesome job on part selection and weathering.  His pistols seem a little cartoony, but other than that, I love it.

 :P

Thanks Chewie! 

Yeah they do seem a bit much.  I weathered them as well but it didnt come out in the pix.  They've been in his hands for awhile now, and have streched them out somewhat.  Now no normal gun will fit  :'(  This guy has been through several stages so far, so i figured since i futsed around with him SSSOOOOO much, I might as well make it interesting.   ::)

Oh, if u click on "This is my Avatar", U can kinda see what Pyke looked like before.  He's the one to the left of Karrde.[/color]

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Gregorbian wrote:
Very nice!  Now I know what to do with all of my G.I. Joe knives!   :P
Great weathering details and all of the accessories look fantastic.  Let's see some pics of him beating the snot out of some battle droids!   ;D

Thanks G.  I almost gave him Scarlets crossbow, but I couldnt decide if I wanted to cut that chip thing off of it or not.  I'd like to give him some kinda gatlin gun, but haven't determined what to use for parts.

After I pry my BD's from my 6 year olds grasp, I will have to do some action scenes.  :)

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DD WROTE:
I'm suggesting the name "ARC Commander Pyke."

You've inspired me, Talon. I'm going to try to do an ARC like this too.

BTW, I took pictures of the new Gree's I did, but the lighting didn't give the colors justice. I'm going to take some tomorrow in natural light to see if that helps any. I'll post them then.

-DD

I inspired you?  No, no, no, YOU inspired me!  ;D  Pyke, I like that.  He is here by Dubed "Arc Commander Pyke". 

After I spend a few days with my wife and son, since i've been spending way to much time "Playing" with this guy, I would like to do another one like this but with the Clone commander skirt.  For some reason I like the AOTC clone style better.

Cant wait for those pix DD.  I'm sure the figs are awsome as usual.

Title: Re: EU CW Arc Commando
Post by: Gregorbian on June 3, 2005, 02:07 PM
I'd like to give him some kinda gatlin gun, but haven't determined what to use for parts.


I was thinking about making a gatling gun clone using the Marvel Legends War Machine Gatling Gun (the one on his shoulder) and making the double-handle out of a couple of blasters. 
Title: Re: EU CW Arc Commando
Post by: Talon_Karrde on June 3, 2005, 03:48 PM
I'd like to give him some kinda gatlin gun, but haven't determined what to use for parts.


I was thinking about making a gatling gun clone using the Marvel Legends War Machine Gatling Gun (the one on his shoulder) and making the double-handle out of a couple of blasters. 

Hey, thats an idea.  I was thinking of using the Dlx snowtrooper canon one myself, although (A)I cant find, and (B) my memory is hazy on the details of it. 

Those 4" solider guys must have accessory packs with something I could use.
Title: Re: EU CW Arc Commando
Post by: Gregorbian on June 3, 2005, 04:09 PM


Hey, thats an idea.  I was thinking of using the Dlx snowtrooper canon one myself, although (A)I cant find, and (B) my memory is hazy on the details of it. 

Those 4" solider guys must have accessory packs with something I could use.

If you're thinking about the bbi figures from TRU, I don't recall seeing anything really good (I did use a bazooka for my heavy weapons clone, but other than that there isn't a whole lot of compatible weapons).  The Deluxe/Saga Snow Trooper heavy repeating blaster might work, although it's really long and might look a little strange unless you shorten it a bit. 
Title: Re: EU CW Arc Commando
Post by: Talon_Karrde on June 3, 2005, 04:22 PM


Hey, thats an idea.  I was thinking of using the Dlx snowtrooper canon one myself, although (A)I cant find, and (B) my memory is hazy on the details of it. 

Those 4" solider guys must have accessory packs with something I could use.


If you're thinking about the bbi figures from TRU, I don't recall seeing anything really good (I did use a bazooka for my heavy weapons clone, but other than that there isn't a whole lot of compatible weapons).  The Deluxe/Saga Snow Trooper heavy repeating blaster might work, although it's really long and might look a little strange unless you shorten it a bit. 

Yep thats the ones.  Nuts, looks like i will have to piece something together.
Thats esentailly the same cannon as the POTF2 version right?  Hmmm...shortening the barrel.....................

Title: Re: EU CW Arc Commander Pyke
Post by: Ruprecht on June 3, 2005, 07:14 PM
Beautiful Talon, just beautiful accessorizing for this guy.  Great use of parts/weapons from other figures.

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I'd like to give him some kinda gatlin gun, but haven't determined what to use for parts.

I've been thinking about this gun ever since I saw the latest CW cartoons.  I've found the following to be possible candidates, but I haven't started cutting them up to see - yet:

Roadblock's piece (http://www.yojoe.com/action/03/roadblock9.shtml)

Cobra Fang front-mounted gun (http://www.yojoe.com/vehicles/02/fang3/fang3_parts.shtml)

Night Attack Chopper guns (http://www.yojoe.com/vehicles/03/nacdesert/dnac_parts.shtml)

I might have another 1 or 2, but I can't remember them off the top of my head.
Title: Re: EU CW Arc Commander Pyke
Post by: Ruprecht on June 3, 2005, 11:18 PM
NOICE!

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I think the canon from the CD M. Falcon game might be the ticket for that.

N E 1 back me up on this?

Yeah, I think that'd be a perfect gun for it.  It's the game that had a mini Falcon cockpit and a joystick type of thing that connected to the keyboard, right?  I remember seeing that game at TRU a million times, but I never got it.  I always thought, "Hey, it'll be around forever."  Ahh the mistakes of youth do come back to bite me in the arse sometimes....
Title: Re: EU CW Arc Commander Pyke
Post by: Talon_Karrde on June 4, 2005, 02:20 PM
Thanks Bro.  I will need to dig in the attic for taht thing.  Yes taht is the one.  The canon on the trooper in the last pic has the darth maul strap to the backpack rocker launcher thing from the EP1 acc set.
Title: Re: EU CW Arc Commander Pyke
Post by: Ryan on June 5, 2005, 05:33 PM
Talon he looks great! I love all the accessories and the weathering is great! The bandolier and belt are fantastic. From what I can see the shoulder mounted gun is pretty cool too. I think it would look a bit better if you added some color to it, like silver and brown and if you dirtied it up a bit. It is nice to see some of your stuff. And BTW I'm glad you changed you avatar, I always got you and DD mixed up for awhile there.
Title: Re: EU CW Arc Commander Pyke
Post by: Gregorbian on June 5, 2005, 05:38 PM
Nice gun, I'd like to see some side pics of that. 
I stopped by TRU today and checked out all of those BBI figures and I didn't find any that would be suitable for the gatling gun  :(
I also couldn't find a War Machine figure, but then again, $8 for a piece of custom fodder might be a little hefty...
Title: Re: EU CW Arc Commander Pyke
Post by: Ryan on June 5, 2005, 05:51 PM
BBi makes some really cool stuff but since it is a TRU exlusive line they only seem to have lots of 1 figure, just like Star Wars ::) They do sell good ones online so look around for them.

BBI toys (http://www.blueboxtoys.com/bbi/index.html)
Title: Re: Special Opps Arc Commander Fal'cone
Post by: Gregorbian on June 20, 2005, 04:00 PM
I like it, the detailing on the helmet is really well done. 
I think that I would cut out the remaining pieces of his kama (above the holsters but below the belt on the back) or add a cloth kama under the belt.  That's just my personal preference, but what you have now looks really cool. 
The coloring on the thighs is pretty cool too, I'd consider adding a little more of the jagged white lines!
Title: Re: Special Opps Arc Commander Fal'cone
Post by: Dimetrodon on June 20, 2005, 04:08 PM
I think he's pretty cool. Definitely unique too  ;)
I'm not sure but he might look a lot cooler if you made all the white parts black. with just a bit of white highlighting on smaller parts. Just a hunch on my part.
Title: Re: Special Opps Arc Commander Fal'cone
Post by: Phrubruh on June 20, 2005, 05:25 PM
I'd definately paint the visor red. It looks weird white. It takes away from the helmet pattern.
Title: Re: Special Opps Arc Commander Fal'cone
Post by: Commander JediSearch on June 20, 2005, 10:04 PM
For the visor - IMO - I would go black with red detail. 
Title: Re: Special Opps Arc Commander Fal'cone
Post by: Darth Delicious on June 21, 2005, 05:01 AM
Holy crap!

I love the design on this...the helmet is fan-freakin'-tastic!

I have to agree with Phruby though...that visor needs painting. You might also consider adding a little more black to the chest...maybe run it down the sides in a "V" pattern. I also think Dimetrodon and Gregorbian made some good suggestions that are worth considering. My one real criticism would be the name...maybe it's me, but "Fal'cone" makes me think he hangs out with another clone named Joey Numbers and they do a little shylock work for Jabba for extra credits.  :P

I gotta say though, this is a nice original design. The best compliment I can give is that I want to make one now too.  ;D

-DD
Title: Re: Special Opps Arc Commander Fal'cone
Post by: Talon_Karrde on June 21, 2005, 10:02 AM
Thanks Guys.  the black paint around the neck and top of chest was a paint spill, so i had to paint the shoulder pads black too.  the kama part on the back of the gun belt was painted to match the pauldron that I decided not to use, so that will be coming off eventually.  this was all done with paint pens and fine tip brushes, so u can guess it wasnt hard to much-up.   ;D  The designs just kept expanding, and expanding, and expanding, and expanding.......................

Sadly I had to scrap this one, yep u guessed it; another paint much up.
I was able to save most of the helmet, chest and arm details; but look for a re-hashed figure with a story.   :)

All of your sugestions were what was bugging me about the figure, actually before I read this post.

Yess DD, I will probably try and come up with a better name.   ;D

Whats the clones name that went on to rekindle the mandalores??  I'll have to read up on that one.............................
Title: Re: Special Opps Arc Commander Fal'cone
Post by: CHEWIE on June 21, 2005, 01:11 PM
At first I was thinking there was too much red on him... but it still does look pretty cool.  To me this is would be a good EU design, as it might be a little out of place in one of the movies.  Almost looks like some sort of Clone you would see on a volcanic planet, or a red environment. 

It is a very creative design, and your painting is great.

 :P
Title: Re: Special Opps Arc Commander Fal'cone
Post by: Talon_Karrde on June 21, 2005, 02:52 PM
thanks chewie.  I just didnt know what to do with the mess I made out of it so I just.....expanded.   :o   ;D

Yeah, def something from EU.  I am redoing him and also have a story in mind for the Armor I am planning on doing.

Title: Re: Special Opps Arc Commander Fal'cone
Post by: Kit Fisto on June 22, 2005, 10:22 AM
I saw this one on RS.com. I like him, flashy but cool stuff!
Title: Re: Special Opps Arc Commander Fal'cone
Post by: Talon_Karrde on June 22, 2005, 03:48 PM
At first I was thinking there was too much red on him... but it still does look pretty cool.  To me this is would be a good EU design, as it might be a little out of place in one of the movies.  Almost looks like some sort of Clone you would see on a volcanic planet, or a red environment. 

It is a very creative design, and your painting is great.

 :P

Hey Chewie,

See thats what gets me.  I thought color codes pertained to rank and garrison, not enviorment
Title: Re: Special Opps Arc Commander Fal'cone
Post by: CHEWIE on June 22, 2005, 05:07 PM
Maybe they do have more to do with rank, but I think the BARC Troopers on Kashyyyk were that way with environment in mind.

 :P
Title: Not long after the massacre at the Jedi temple,
Post by: Talon_Karrde on July 1, 2005, 04:55 PM
...............Palpatine became more fanatical than ever with the destruction of the Jedi order, after an assassination attempt by a Jedi Master was foiled in his own private chambers on Corusacant.

 A call was sent out to the far reaches of the galaxy to a wide variety of experts and technicians to outfit the self proclaimed Emperor’s troops; to create an ultimate fighting force the likes of which the galaxy has never seen. 

Selecting the “best of the best” from his grand army of clones; these selected individuals began a vigorous training.  Those who survived the training in the beginning were then schooled in various forms of hand to hand combat.

No expense was spared to outfit these Special Ops units; later to be dubbed “Death Squads”, with advanced weaponry. 
Metallurgists from all corners of the galaxy worked vigorously to create the most durable clone armor ever conceived.  The problem that most vexed the scientists was how to thwart the effects of a lightsaber. 

One late arrival, from the outer fringe planet of Concord Dawn; brought to the table the workings of a rare metal called Phrik, similar to that of Mandalorian iron; and would later be used to armor the Empire’s Darktroopers; was proven to withstand a lightsaber strike and also gave the armor a grayish color. 

The plasi-steel armor of the clone troopers was reinforced with the metal Phrik; it proved to be very flexible, and did not hamper the trooper’s movements what so ever.  Another component of Phrik, which was discovered quite accidentally; was that if the metal received a small current of power, the metal would produce a natural “force” bubble around the armor.  Further study showed that the “force” barrier could be maintained with a constant power source.

The “force” barrier could deflect a lightsaber blade; so from then on the chosen clones were also instructed with the use a lightsaber.
Not to actually wield one, although none were expected to wield or even match a Jedi’s skill with the lightsaber; only the fundamentals of Feint and Parry were included in their training.

 The production of this armor proved to be VERY costly, even for Palpatine; so only 2 units of 2 troopers’ each were given the enhanced armor. 

The commander of one of these Death Squads, Arc Commander Fal’cone; excelled in his training of the Jedi arts hand to hand combat and an expert marksman; proved invaluable in outfitting his unit.   Fal’cone had a fascination with predatory animals; a love of lost lore and technology and also a master technician and mechanic.
 Each trooper was outfitted with a small jetpack, macro-binoculars mounted to the helmet; which was enhanced with lenses able to see in any spectrum. The Phrik enhanced armor also incorporated a built in anti-gravity unit; close range missiles and grappling/electo-stun cables mounted in the gauntlets.

The thrusters, basically supped up fans mounted to the troopers’ legs; worked in concert with the anti-grav systems.
When the jetpacks either expended their power source or the heat from the propulsion would give the troops away in covert operations; the anti-grav units were enabled.  The leg thrusters gave the troops the power to move around in zero-g.  Although not nearly as powerful as the jetpack, these thrusters were essential in the trooper’s movements.  The thrusters themselves, once rotation was started, only required a small power boost; the power source; which is built into the armor; to keep them in rotation and can rotate 360 degrees. 

While reacting to a rumor of a Jedi master on a remote outer-rim world, Fal’cones unit established a base of operations on the black moon of Ater Atra Atrum.  Fal’cone and his 2nd, Lagartija whom also shared Fal’cone’s fascination of predatory animals, and especially a large interest in lizards which is where his name originated, set out to do reconnaissance of the region.

 While exploring, they came across a Mandalorian warrior being attacked by a small group of red and black, one meter long lizards.  Although small, these ferocious creatures soon surrounded the seriously injured warrior.  So fascinated by the lizards predatory skills, Fal’cone and Lagartija watched as the inevitable happened; the death of the warrior.  Both troopers approached cautiously as the carnivores finished their meal.  As the pack started away, one last creature was still feasting when fal’cone used his stun cable to render the creature unconscious for later study.  They also took the warriors weapons and armor. 

The troop ships employed by the Death Squad are outfitted with everything they would need on and off of the field; being on campaigns for months at a time, they are a self contained unit. 
They can conduct a wide range of analyses with the scanners and scientific equipment on board. There are also tools for armor and weapons repair, Phrik laced paint, medical supplies, rations, and a slew of other essential equipment.

After returning to camp, fal’cone and Lagartija soon discovered the name of the lizard, Gekkonidae.
They also found that the excreted slime covering the Gekkonidae’s skin was a very powerful poison.

While tinkering with the dead warrior’s armor, Lagartija retired for the night.  Fal’cone soon tired and went to the quarters he and Lagartija shared.  To his horror, he found the Gekkonidae on Lagartija’s chest, tearing open his throat and feasting on his cooling flesh.  Blasting the lizard and carrying Lagartija’s body to the med unit, he soon found that he could do nothing for his friend.

That night he burned Lagartija body.  He returned to the ship never again be known as Fal’cone. He changed his name to Lagartija Volando, when translated; roughly means “Flying Lizard”.
The armor he now wore bore the colors and the emblem of the Gekkonidae, for remembrance of his friend and also for the fierce creature that took his friends life.  He also modified the knee dart launcher from the mandaloiran warrior’s armor onto his own armor, which would spit out darts filled with the Gekkonidae’s poisonous mucus. Further modifications were made to the gauntlets to house more projectile weapons; sensor pads were added to the fingers of the body glove to activate the weapons.



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Title: Re: Not long after the massacre at the Jedi temple,
Post by: CHEWIE on July 1, 2005, 06:45 PM
Sweet backstory, and an even cooler custom!  He definitely has a "Mandalorian" look to him, which to me is a good thing.  I really like the looks of him... I would add just a bit of weathering maybe, but regardless it turned out very nice.  It would be cool to see him in a photonovel...

 :P
Title: Re: Not long after the massacre at the Jedi temple,
Post by: Darth Delicious on July 2, 2005, 12:43 AM
I especially like the ingenuity of the wrist blasters. Those came out quite nice.

I love the color scheme on this, and I like the backstory you wrote for him. Very creative!

-DD
Title: Re: Not long after the massacre at the Jedi temple,
Post by: crazy about Clones on July 2, 2005, 01:58 PM
This is the freakin most awesome custom i've ever seen!!! Great work on him! I love the Mandalorian feel to his armor and weapons. He backstory is awesome (needs *coff* photonovel *coff**coff* ;D :P) and I love the microbinocs on the Ep. II trooper helmet. Ever considered doing a custom of what his armor looked like before the Gekkondae? Awesome Job 200% on this awesome Spec Ops trooper. ;D
Title: Re: Not long after the massacre at the Jedi temple,
Post by: Gregorbian on July 3, 2005, 12:09 PM
Wow.  Nice.
What else can I say?  That backstory is hardcore and very well done. 
I love all of his gear, it looks natural and not just glued on, which is always a plus.  I like the color scheme on his jetpack as well.
I agree with CHEWIE that a little weathering might look cool, but I'm not really a fan of weathering so I like him how he is.  Great Job!  ;D
Title: Re: Not long after the massacre at the Jedi temple,
Post by: Phrubruh on July 3, 2005, 09:23 PM
That is a very nice color pattern! That backpack makes him very fett. I really like the back story too. Maybe you should join up with Chewie on his photonovels.
Title: Re: Not long after the massacre at the Jedi temple,
Post by: Talon_Karrde on July 3, 2005, 09:49 PM
hey all.  thanks for the praise.  I've been working on his "Fal'cone" armur, so that'll be up soon.  initally the leg thrusters extended out from the legs, and could actually rotate. That will be one main diff. of the Death Squad armur.

I cant decide if the jet packs should be the same or not.  initally that was my concept, but now i'm not so sure.......

I would love to work on something with CHEWIE, if he'd have me that is..... :-[


My original falcone should still be running around here somewhere too.

Title: Re: Not long after the massacre at the Jedi temple,
Post by: Gregorbian on July 3, 2005, 09:50 PM

I cant decide if the jet packs should be the same or not.  initally that was my concept, but now i'm not so sure.......

How about using the Boba Fett jetpack for the other version?  Maybe you could take out the missile or something like that?
Title: Re: Not long after the massacre at the Jedi temple,
Post by: Diddly on July 3, 2005, 09:57 PM
Aw man, words cannot describe how awesome that is! Great colors, great use of accessories, great backstory, great everything!
Title: Re: Not long after the massacre at the Jedi temple,
Post by: Talon_Karrde on July 5, 2005, 10:45 AM
Aw man, words cannot describe how awesome that is! Great colors, great use of accessories, great backstory, great everything!

thanks D.

Title: Re: Not long after the massacre at the Jedi temple,
Post by: TT8L on July 7, 2005, 03:09 AM
Saw this on RS inside that contest thread, but I'm glad it's here in its own. I especially appreciate how much you have beefed up the basic figure to a degree that he's completely new. I have been wanting to tinker w/ either a McQuarrie type Sandtrooper or a concept clone where I could go crazy with shinguards, hip packs, canteens, WWII breadbox and/or Y-harness, ammo pouches... skies the limit. I like the harness on yours. I could say, though I like the paint scheme and I enjoy the gratuitous accesories, that having both I suppose looks  "busy". Because of that, I will say one thing I never figured I would say; don't weather it... not more than it is already. The deco is not 100% crisp, but all the freaking time it would take to make any figure perfect would drive anyone crazy... and I imagine you are like me and all customizers in that you have a lot on your plate (custom and otherwise). Damn fine soldier you've made for yourself, awesome work.
Title: Re: Not long after the massacre at the Jedi temple,
Post by: Talon_Karrde on July 7, 2005, 11:39 AM
Hey thanks man....I think.  ;D  Yeah since it is a new out fit for him, I dont plan to weather too much more.  and it was all hand done, from the story; so it wont be perfect. 
Title: cuple updates, rehashes
Post by: Talon_Karrde on October 6, 2005, 03:42 PM
Hey ya'll,

Like most of my customs,  they r all WIP's.  :'(

  The Halo Trooper was inspired  from  ASEVEN7 and  jubjubjedi's plastic and paper renderings, and just plan awesome talents!

  Talon Karrde, Appo, and Dark Luke, I wish I could take the credit for.  Appo and Cody were done by Owen.

  Dark Luke was done by Eric Schroder, I beleive he still has a site but the name escapes me.  I wanted Luke to have the Dave Dorman look, as I am a huge fan of all his works especially on the covers of all the Dark Empire stuff.  Eric made this for me before my son was born, so about 8 years ago.  still holding on strong!   8)

OK>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
1st up is CW General Windu.  I like the CW windu figure but the head was like all the others, just wrong.  I tried to splice anime and realisim into it, eh kinda.  At least it was easy.   ;D I am happy with this one but there seems to be something missing..................

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v633/edrrak/TOYS/DSC01395.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v633/edrrak/TOYS/DSC01397.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v633/edrrak/TOYS/DSC01396.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v633/edrrak/TOYS/DSC01380.jpg)

HALO TROOPER AND THE GRUNT
The orange isnt exact, but it looks OK next to Cody.  I tried to match the blue with Appo but again not quite the same. 

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v633/edrrak/TOYS/DSC01375.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v633/edrrak/TOYS/DSC01374.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v633/edrrak/TOYS/DSC01399.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v633/edrrak/TOYS/DSC01373.jpg)

One of the rehashes I spoke of.  My 1st attempt is below.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v633/edrrak/TOYS/DSC01394.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v633/edrrak/TOYS/DSC01353.jpg)

DARK LUKE

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v633/edrrak/TOYS/DSC01390.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v633/edrrak/TOYS/DSC01389.jpg)


another rehash, finally finished the cape, but decided to go with out the elbow pads  ??? sigh...............

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v633/edrrak/TOYS/DSC01404.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v633/edrrak/TOYS/DSC01401.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v633/edrrak/TOYS/DSC01400.jpg)

1st try

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v633/edrrak/TOYS/DSC01356.jpg)

(MY) Jedi master luke and Karrde.  the Karrde head was done by the scoundral, Tony.....I just cant recall his name.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v633/edrrak/TOYS/DSC01384.jpg)

Arc

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v633/edrrak/TOYS/DSC01376.jpg)

Sneak-a-poo!!!

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v633/edrrak/TOYS/DSC01383.jpg)


These next two customs were made for buddies of mine at work.  they are both metal heads.  ;D 

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v633/edrrak/TOYS/DSC01340.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v633/edrrak/TOYS/DSC01330.jpg)
Title: Re: Gree Wanna Be? Conceptual Jungle Commander?
Post by: Ruprecht on October 6, 2005, 06:16 PM
Nice work on all.  Looks like you spent a lot of time with the detail work, and they turned out great.

Jungle Fever Clone - I really like this one.  The Djas Puhr gunbelt is one of my favorites.  The boots seem a bit over-filled.  I think he might look good with a small backpack of some sort.  The only other suggestion I really have is to give the macrobinocs, the area above his visor, and mid section some darker contrast paint.  Not much, just something like that brown color you have under his visor.

Obi-Wan - That is also my favorite Obi pic/uniform.  You pulled this one off wonderfully.  Weathering looks good.  Did you add gray to his hair, or is that just camera flash?  Finally, I'd like to know how you attached the Clone forearms/calves to the Obi frame.  I've thought about doing similar stuff, but am too afraid (and cheap) to experiment too much when it comes to possibly ruining a figure.  Do they still bend and move?

Rockers - The note on his forehead looks kind of Charles Manson-ish....I like it.  They both look nice and evil, like they will rock anybody who crosses them to death. 

Title: Re: Gree Wanna Be? Conceptual Jungle Commander?
Post by: Darth Delicious on October 6, 2005, 08:28 PM
I like the Obi-Wan A LOT. I'm going to have to make one now.  :P

The Clone is also very appealing to me. I like the sculpted addtions and the paint scheme is believable. The camo kama is also a very nice touch.

Keep it up, Talon!

-DD
Title: Re: Gree Wanna Be? Conceptual Jungle Commander?
Post by: Talon_Karrde on October 6, 2005, 09:02 PM
Thanks Guys, I may have to try that and see how it turns out.  yes the obi-wan obtains all articulation, its just that I am unable to get testors dull coat in my area so I had to use modgepodge(SP?) craft type glue so the artic works but it chips the paint.  I beleive I used #6 clone trooper arms and legs.  all i did was boil and pop the parts.  I had to trim down the pegs on the clone trooper to make them fit in the Obi, the length of the pegs were quite longer than the obi limbs.  Thats it.


Yes I added the white to obi's hair, as I figured the clone wars were taking their toll on him.  I probably should add a little grey to the mix so its so blatant.  thanks for the suggestions and posi notes.


Title: Re: Gree Wanna Be? Conceptual Jungle Commander?
Post by: Glassman6 on October 7, 2005, 11:56 AM
Nice clone and nice rocker.
Love the obi wan though.  Are you gonna add the robe? Its sort of a short sleeve robe?
Title: Re: Gree Wanna Be? Conceptual Jungle Commander?
Post by: Talon_Karrde on October 7, 2005, 12:08 PM
Nice clone and nice rocker.
Love the obi wan though.  Are you gonna add the robe? Its sort of a short sleeve robe?

Thanks G-MAN!  From the pic, I am going for a Luke Jedi type cloak, Hood but no sleeves.

Title: Re: Gree Wanna Be? Conceptual Jungle Commander?
Post by: CHEWIE on October 7, 2005, 03:37 PM
Cool update.  I like the green clone and the rockers are cool.  But the Obi Wan is my favorite of the bunch.  What a great custom.  You surprised me with that one.  It's great and such a sweet, realistic design.  Wonderful execution on it!

 :P
Title: Re: Gree Wanna Be? Conceptual Jungle Commander?
Post by: jokabofe on October 7, 2005, 09:59 PM
Those are some cool figures... they came out great. I'm digging the Clone... and just like everyone else...

This next one is from the cover of insider issue 80. 

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v633/edrrak/TOYS/DSC01360.jpg)

I have always liked this rendering of Obi-Wan, but was never able to get the right pieces........Until Now !  The Obi-Wan Pilot seems to have been made just for me so I could make this figure! 8)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v633/edrrak/TOYS/DSC01356.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v633/edrrak/TOYS/DSC01357.jpg)

I havent done the cloak yet, as you can see, and I am not 100% happy with the elbow pads, but I think it turned out great.

It's funny, because I just saw that issue of the Insider the other day while I was looking for something else, and said "That would make a great Obi-Wan figure to make". But it looks like you beat me to it, as my version is not quite done yet - although we did use the same body to start  :D
Title: Re: Gree Wanna Be? Conceptual Jungle Commander?
Post by: Talon_Karrde on October 8, 2005, 08:11 PM
Cool update.  I like the green clone and the rockers are cool.  But the Obi Wan is my favorite of the bunch.  What a great custom.  You surprised me with that one.  It's great and such a sweet, realistic design.  Wonderful execution on it!

 :P

 Getting praise from the Master?  I'm not worthy!    8)  Thanks CHEWIE, Im all misty eyed with pride.   ;D  :-[

The cloak is stumping me though.  Someone help with the cape?  I have the material and I wont a Jedi Luke type cape; no sleaves but with a hood.

thanks ya'll
Title: Re: Gree Wanna Be? Conceptual Jungle Commander?
Post by: Talon_Karrde on October 8, 2005, 08:14 PM
coolness, cant wait to see yours Jokabofe!
Title: Re: Gree Wanna Be? Conceptual Jungle Commander?
Post by: CHEWIE on October 9, 2005, 02:56 AM
Talon, I'm going to try and make this custom of Obi Wan tomorrow.  Might not look as good as yours or be totally accurate to the cartoon, but I think it should turn out ok.

 :P
Title: Re: Gree Wanna Be? Conceptual Jungle Commander?
Post by: Talon_Karrde on October 11, 2005, 08:48 PM
Talon, I'm going to try and make this custom of Obi Wan tomorrow.  Might not look as good as yours or be totally accurate to the cartoon, but I think it should turn out ok.

 :P

HA! You sure can crack a joke.  whatever you do will blow mine out of the water.   8)

I cant wait to see it chewie.
Title: Re: Gree Wanna Be? Conceptual Jungle Commander?
Post by: Gregorbian on October 11, 2005, 09:28 PM
Great update Talon!
I have to agree with everybody else - that Obi-Wan is very well done.  Did you boil and pop his limbs or cut and reglue? 
The Jungle Clone is very original and looks great.  The only thing that I can think of would be to repaint the "visor" area to make it a solid green as opposed to being able to see the remnants of the visor underneath.  It kind of looks like that was your intention though, since the dark part of the visor looks lighter...

The metalheads are cool too, nice to see some stuff that's way out there  ;D
Title: Re: Gree Wanna Be? Conceptual Jungle Commander?
Post by: Talon_Karrde on October 12, 2005, 10:24 AM
Thanks G.  I forgot to post pics of the ssa clone.  I'll get those up soon.  Yeah, Just boil and pop.  I trimmed down the pegs on the trooper limbs, they were way to long for obi, but the fit was perfect after that.
Title: Re: Gree Wanna Be? Conceptual Jungle Commander?
Post by: Gregorbian on October 12, 2005, 03:17 PM
I can't wait to see how that SSA Clone turned out  ;D
Post some pics soon  ;)
Title: Re: cuple updates, rehashes
Post by: Talon_Karrde on December 10, 2005, 09:33 PM
updated
Title: Re: cuple updates, rehashes
Post by: ThePerennial on December 10, 2005, 11:01 PM
That Clone Wars WIP Mace just blows me away! I never liked that figure so I've never bought one, but that looks great so far that I may wanna try that myself!
Title: Re: cuple updates, rehashes
Post by: Phrubruh on December 10, 2005, 11:44 PM
I got to agree. That clone wars Mace is very cool. I like how you made his outfit purple. Sam Jackson would approve. He's very bad ass.
Title: Re: cuple updates, rehashes
Post by: Talon_Karrde on December 11, 2005, 12:13 AM
Thanks Guys!  Actually the Robes are brown.  I mixed brown and black until i got the same shade of production brown.

Title: Re: cuple updates, rehashes
Post by: rishakra on December 11, 2005, 09:06 AM
Hey ya'll,


HALO TROOPER AND THE GRUNT
The orange isnt exact, but it looks OK next to Cody.  I tried to match the blue with Appo but again not quite the same. 

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v633/edrrak/TOYS/DSC01375.jpg)


Impressive!!!  I love the Cody, Appo and that pilot guy!!!
Title: Re: cuple updates, rehashes
Post by: MetalJedi on December 11, 2005, 12:46 PM
All of your customs are done really well. I really like the CW Mace and the Talon Karrde.
Title: Re: cuple updates, rehashes
Post by: Talon_Karrde on December 11, 2005, 07:34 PM
Thanks ya'll.  Cody, appo, and Karrde are not my work though. 
Title: Re: cuple updates, rehashes
Post by: CHEWIE on December 11, 2005, 10:33 PM
Is Tony Rice who you are referring to?

Cool stuff here!  Is the Cody from Owen D at www.owenscustoms.com - it look just like the one he made for me.

Let's see here... lots of great work in this update.

Mace Windu - I admire you for trying to make something postitive out of that CW figure, but to me it's just a bad figure on Hasbro's part.  You did great work on it, but I think that some sort of combo w/ Clone parts might be the way to go.  I have one started actually, hope to have a pic or two of it tonight.  If not tonight, definitely early in the week.

Scuba Clone - Very interesting concept.  I'm kinda partial to the EP2 Clone Pilot helmets, but what you did here is awesome.  Good use of parts in creating an original figure.

Dark Luke - That's really cool!  Good to see Luke get some attention again, seems most of us have neglected him for a long time.

 :P
Title: Re: cuple updates, rehashes
Post by: Talon_Karrde on December 12, 2005, 10:18 AM
Is Tony Rice who you are referring to?

Cool stuff here!  Is the Cody from Owen D at www.owenscustoms.com - it look just like the one he made for me.

Let's see here... lots of great work in this update.

Mace Windu - I admire you for trying to make something postitive out of that CW figure, but to me it's just a bad figure on Hasbro's part.  You did great work on it, but I think that some sort of combo w/ Clone parts might be the way to go.  I have one started actually, hope to have a pic or two of it tonight.  If not tonight, definitely early in the week.

Scuba Clone - Very interesting concept.  I'm kinda partial to the EP2 Clone Pilot helmets, but what you did here is awesome.  Good use of parts in creating an original figure.

Dark Luke - That's really cool!  Good to see Luke get some attention again, seems most of us have neglected him for a long time.

 :P

Thanks Chewie, actually the "Scuba" clone is a Halo Clone that jubjubjedi rendered on paper and AESEVEN7 rendered in plastic.  All the pix are over at RS. 

(http://img357.imageshack.us/img357/6356/halotrooperrenderingsmaller8jg.jpg)

(http://img396.imageshack.us/img396/2701/haloclonefront1kw.jpg)

I wish more folks read posts 1st before replying!  ;D  I wanted to make sure EVERYONE got credit for their work. Yes Cody and Appo are Owens work that he did for me.  Luke is Eric Schroder's, Yes! I think it was Tony Rice who did the head for Karrde.

Yeah, that mace seemed to me a lost cause; but I really liked the body and cloak.  I cant wait to see yours Chewie.
Title: Re: Talon_Karrde's Customs
Post by: Talon_Karrde on March 13, 2006, 10:31 AM
Well, I finally got around to doing a Parjai trooper.  the cast is obviously from Glassman, and a very good cast it is.  I did a lot of sanding and triming, i am so anal about getting the right look its not funny.  Most of the reff pix i've seen of these guys, they look as if they've been through the ringer a time or 10.  I used three different white paints to try and match up the #41 trooper.  I dry brushed the body with a flat white to kinda blend in with the helmet.  the accessiories and gear aren't exact, but I'm pretty happy how it came out.  the outside pix dont seem to pick up alot of the helmet detail, but you can get an idea.


(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v633/edrrak/TOYS/DSC01739.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v633/edrrak/TOYS/DSC01741.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v633/edrrak/TOYS/DSC01740.jpg)

The jedi i really like how it turned out.  the drybrushing really brought out the details, and this seems to be my best one yet with the newley learned skill.  ;D

I also dry brushed the hand and head with a dark gray, and I love the effect.  it really brings out all of the detail.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v633/edrrak/TOYS/DSC01745.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v633/edrrak/TOYS/DSC01744.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v633/edrrak/TOYS/DSC01743.jpg)
Title: Re: Talon_Karrde's Customs Update pg5
Post by: BrentS on March 13, 2006, 12:07 PM
I think the Parjai trooper look great.  He definitely has the weathered look of the original reference shots.  I think its a real good use of accessories on his belt clip.  As far as the ammo pouch, one thing I done is take pieces of the #41 antenna and cut them into this pieces.  They work very well for the round ammo clips (or whatever they are supposed to be).
Title: Re: Talon_Karrde's Customs Update pg5
Post by: Talon_Karrde on March 13, 2006, 01:01 PM
I think the Parjai trooper look great.  He definitely has the weathered look of the original reference shots.  I think its a real good use of accessories on his belt clip.  As far as the ammo pouch, one thing I done is take pieces of the #41 antenna and cut them into this pieces.  They work very well for the round ammo clips (or whatever they are supposed to be).

Thanks BrentS.  I never though of using the antenna, and since my sculpting  skills are........well i dont have ANY skill in that department; i only used what i had.   ;D

Cheers
Title: Re: Talon_Karrde's Customs Update pg5
Post by: CHEWIE on March 13, 2006, 03:18 PM
Very good work on the trooper, the accessories you used along with Glassman's helmet make it one of the best I've seen.  Those troops just look mean.  I can't believe Hasbro hasn't made it yet.

The Jedi looks very good.  I don't like that Anakin body a lot but you made it look much better.  Great dry brushing, that technique really can make a good custom great.  His skin tone looks very real.

 :P
Title: Re: Talon_Karrde's Customs Update pg5
Post by: Darth Delicious on March 14, 2006, 01:00 AM
Hey Talon,

Great job on the Parjai. One area I think you really excel is in choosing and implementing various accessories into your customs. You did it with your red and black bounty hunter awhile back, and now here. The ammo belt looks great on this.

If I wear to change anything I would go with a heavier fabric on the softgoods kama, and fold the edges toward the inside and sew them to avoid unrealistic looking fraying. I'd also drybrush a little silver and black on the "heavy wear" areas of the armor, especially on the legs and thighs, and across the shoulder plates to simulate paint wear and chipping.

The Jedi is damn near flawless. I must say, the improvements you've made in your technique is really evident here. The drybrushing brings out just the right amount of detail in the leather jerkin and on the head and hands. The color selection on the robes is also well thought out and seems logical for a Jedi. A lot of people have made Sakiyan Jedi, but I think I'm going to choose this as my favorite thus far.

Keep up the good work!

-DD
Title: Re: Talon_Karrde's Customs Update pg5
Post by: Talon_Karrde on March 14, 2006, 12:16 PM
DD -

Thanks man!  I think thats why it took so long to finish it.  I'd rather wait for the right peices than do a mediocur job.  yeah I agree with the Kama, I should have waited to get a better material, but it COULD be possible that they fray some what?  :-\ I used very little silver/metallic paint, and with the white apps and weathering it didnt really come out in the pic; good points all though and i will adjust accorrdingly.  ;D

the jedi is one of my favs thus far. u did the duros Jedi with that body right? thats where i got the idea from.  he's actually be done since december, but never got around to posting and i am so anal about my customs that I wasnt quite sure it was a finished prod or not, im glad i posted him now.  ;D
Sakiyani?  I wondered what species jasper was.

CHEWIE -

thanks Mate! I know, they do look like bad mama jama's. Since we will be seeing cody, hopefully we will see these guys from big H as well.
 I was hoping the drybrushing on the hands and head  of the Jedi showed up in the pic.  With the inside picks I took of 'em, the flash tottaly washed out the detail.  Thanks for the praise buddy......now if i could jus' bus'em out fasta like u and DD.  ;D
Title: shadow trooper
Post by: Talon_Karrde on April 11, 2006, 10:52 AM
Hey gang!

heres one i did for my brother back in december.  I didnt take the pix beofre i sent it too him, so these were takin by him; so the quality isnt so great.  ;D

I think most of the "flash" glare is actually the metal paint i used for the scarring and highlights.  the detail doesnt show up to well but u should get an idea.  my concept of this guy was to show alot of scoring with mostly metal showing through.  this was cobbled together with leftover clone parts.
upper torso atte gunner, pelvis and legs from a #41.

lmk what u think.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v633/edrrak/TOYS/DSC02008.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v633/edrrak/TOYS/DSC02007.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v633/edrrak/TOYS/DSC02000.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v633/edrrak/TOYS/DSC01995.jpg)
Title: Re: T_K's Customs Update pg6 4/11
Post by: CHEWIE on April 11, 2006, 10:15 PM
The pics are a bit blurry but the custom from what I see looks very good, nice clean painting.

 :)
Title: Re: T_K's Customs Update pg6 4/11
Post by: Clone Hunter on April 11, 2006, 10:45 PM
All I can say is: It looks like you did a great job making a crappy color scheme.

Please do not take offense, I just hate that particular clone color choice. It isnt, your fault Hasbeen came up with it.
Title: Re: T_K's Customs Update pg6 4/11
Post by: Talon_Karrde on April 12, 2006, 09:36 AM
hey clone hunter, none taken.  i didnt like the grey myself so kinda did a silverish tone.

thanks chewie, i'll have to take my own pix when i go to VA this month.  u really cant see the metal highlights too well, and that bugs me.  :(
Title: Re: T_K's Customs Update pg6 4/11
Post by: hyouriittai on April 12, 2006, 03:33 PM
Isn't that just a bummer? Flashes always seem to have adverse effects on my custom, usually washing out all the details i WANT to have seen, and bringing out all the detail I don't (dust, scratches, etc.)

I was always kind of jealous of my buddy who had two (three?) Shadow Troopers, but I eventually got over it as I decided Clones weren't as cool as their fanboyism made them out to be. Nonetheless, I always enjoy a goodcustom. Is this made from an exclusive Utapau Shadow Trooper, or did you paint up a #41 clone?

If this is a repaint, it looks extremely clean, something I can never do with my customs. By clean, I mean the lines are really crisp and straight. I really wish I could see the highlights and weathering you put on him, because it always seems to be those little details that make or break a custom. It's looking good, though!
Title: Re: T_K's Customs Update pg6 4/11
Post by: BrentS on April 12, 2006, 08:21 PM
Proper lighting so you don't have to use a flash is key for getting good photos.  I'm still trying to figure it all out but I'm getting better.  I recommend trying to use a "macro" mode on your camera and no flash if at all possible.

Title: Re: T_K's Customs Update pg6 4/11
Post by: hemble on April 13, 2006, 07:27 AM
Mate I really have to apologize I have no idea how I have missed your section for soooooooo long especially with all these great clone trooopers.

Black/Grey Troooper- even with the flash you can still see the detail in this figure and I like the colours you've used very well done.

Parjai trooper- Over all this figure is very good but it's the details such as the cloth goods and helmet that really make him great work.

The jedi- Great figure with just the right amount of drybrushing and the darker colours for the cloths really bring out your paint apps nice work.

General Windu- It's actually great to see someone do a Windu figure and the I really like the grey armour it really suits him and the robes are also well done.

General Kenobi- Now this figure is awesome everything about him is very very well done.

Dark Luke- I'm totally loving this figure you've gone and done what alot of people can't and that is you made him look like he beongs in teh vader type suit very well done indeed.

Death Squads- Great back story but even better figure to go along with it the colour scheme is fantastic and the use of all the different gear is very unqiue excellent work mate.

As for the other pics I wish I could comment on them but I'm getting the dreaded
RED X

Ron
Title: Re: T_K's Customs Update pg6 4/11
Post by: Talon_Karrde on April 17, 2006, 10:47 AM
Isn't that just a bummer? Flashes always seem to have adverse effects on my custom, usually washing out all the details i WANT to have seen, and bringing out all the detail I don't (dust, scratches, etc.)

I was always kind of jealous of my buddy who had two (three?) Shadow Troopers, but I eventually got over it as I decided Clones weren't as cool as their fanboyism made them out to be. Nonetheless, I always enjoy a goodcustom. Is this made from an exclusive Utapau Shadow Trooper, or did you paint up a #41 clone?

If this is a repaint, it looks extremely clean, something I can never do with my customs. By clean, I mean the lines are really crisp and straight. I really wish I could see the highlights and weathering you put on him, because it always seems to be those little details that make or break a custom. It's looking good, though!

Yep  a repaint, i didnt care for the production model my self so i came up w/this paint scheme.
thanks for the kind words
Title: Re: T_K's Customs Update pg6 4/11
Post by: Talon_Karrde on April 17, 2006, 10:50 AM
Mate I really have to apologize I have no idea how I have missed your section for soooooooo long especially with all these great clone trooopers.

Black/Grey Troooper- even with the flash you can still see the detail in this figure and I like the colours you've used very well done.

Parjai trooper- Over all this figure is very good but it's the details such as the cloth goods and helmet that really make him great work.

The jedi- Great figure with just the right amount of drybrushing and the darker colours for the cloths really bring out your paint apps nice work.

General Windu- It's actually great to see someone do a Windu figure and the I really like the grey armour it really suits him and the robes are also well done.

General Kenobi- Now this figure is awesome everything about him is very very well done.

Dark Luke- I'm totally loving this figure you've gone and done what alot of people can't and that is you made him look like he beongs in teh vader type suit very well done indeed.

Death Squads- Great back story but even better figure to go along with it the colour scheme is fantastic and the use of all the different gear is very unqiue excellent work mate.

As for the other pics I wish I could comment on them but I'm getting the dreaded
RED X

Ron

Thanks Hemble, that means a lot coming from u.  Unfortunately the dark Luke isnt one of my creations, it was done by Eric Schroeder back in the late 90's.  We had discussed parts and talked over the general look....and the final prod is just awesome.  I haven’t updated in quite a will so its no wonder u didn’t see it.   ;D.  Yeah the red X's are from some pix i had to delete.  Not much storage on photo bucket.

Thanks again for the words bro.
  :'(   ;D
Title: Re: T_K's Customs Update pg6 4/11
Post by: Talon_Karrde on April 17, 2006, 11:39 AM


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Title: Better pix
Post by: Talon_Karrde on May 8, 2006, 09:25 AM
I was finally able to get some better pix up.
Title: Re: T_K's Customs Better pix of shadow trooper pg. 6
Post by: Brisk Arper on May 14, 2006, 05:32 PM
now that is a sweet ig-100, that the best magna droid ive seen so far!
Title: Re: T_K's Customs Better pix of shadow trooper pg. 6
Post by: Talon_Karrde on May 15, 2006, 11:01 AM
Hey, thanks man.

Title: Re: T_K's Customs Better pix of shadow trooper pg. 6
Post by: Glassman6 on May 15, 2006, 04:13 PM
TK,  I really like how your Parjai trooper turned out. Very nice work.
Both your Shadow trooper and Jedi are great pieces too.
And you are one lucky duck to own AE77's halo clone. I loved that one.

Great update with Grievous' guard also. I wals looking at mine over the weekend and thought, he need some touchups.. You did a great job of it.
Title: Re: T_K's Customs Better pix of shadow trooper pg. 6
Post by: Nirvana on May 16, 2006, 04:58 PM
I like the silver paint better than Hasbro's gray. The AT TE Gunner looks suprisinly uniform with the SA legs.
Title: Re: T_K's Customs Better pix of shadow trooper pg. 6
Post by: Gregorbian on May 16, 2006, 08:12 PM
Nice updated pics of that Shadow Trooper, the details came out very well.

I really like how your SA Grievous' bodyguard came out.  The Stikfas joints are well disguised.  The cape is awesome, great work!