Edit: does anyone think it would be a good idea to standardize which vehicle base(s) people can buy, and then customize different models from it? For instance, everyone who will make a vehicle for this project could each buy the same GI Joe vehicle or some other currently available toy, and customize it to their heart's content, but it would still be recognizeable among each version since it has the same base. Kind of like on Earth we have multiple types of 4-wheeled cars, but they're all recognizeable AS cars
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You are out of the loop. Didn't you read the Newsletter I PMed you. We decided on Glassmans Design. So go and read his description again, and start on things that would fit in. Laborers, peasents Rich folk. We also are trying to determine the Secrurity force. That is July's MCC, UGP securtity force. :) There is plenty to do. Can't wait to see what you come up with.
Umm, yeah, I'll be making more than "2 or 3" figures for this ;). I just finished the first one! Background info coming soon. Here are the pics:
(http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid209/p4d1da9eef11533aea1451b853045f63e/ee1e1252.jpg)
Sorry to bother you guys, but I haven't been active for a couple months until just last week. I am wondering what the UGP (Ultimate Group Project) is. If anyone could give me a deep description of what it is and what you guys are doing for it, I would greatly appreciate it.
Thanks,
babyjawa...
Well I missed the chat and I'll probably miss the next one. Saturdays are really bad for me :( What exactly is the security force made up of Imperials? Rebels? Local Fuzz?. I'd like to start working on some cocepts.Um, the UGP chat is on thursday at 9 et
Fritzkrieg
I like what ive been seeing so far. As a matter of fact, I may take that 501 idea he has there and run with it myself. Its a nice design. Good work on that CM.
As was stated before we discussed all of these things at the chat. If you didn't know about it, it means that you weren't there and that you should really try to make the next one.Well, I had to work last thursday and I work almost every sat... with that said, I think if certain ideas are agreed apon in the chat, then they should be outlined and posted somewhere so people can see them, not everyone is able to make it to the chat, and I'd like to really be a part of this, seeing I'll be at C4...
Joe - What is that guy exactly? What's he supossed to be I mean?
Firtz - Looks great.
I like the Backstop Joe helmet (white one). Only problem with that one is you would have to make or have someone make casts. Where did the body armor come from? That might have to be cast also. Other than that I think he is a winner for security force IMO.
roron corobb
ThePerennial,
Is that some new video game coming? That looks awesome.
roron corobb
(http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid212/p7fe39ebb7649b453eef474d769018f3f/ed48d9fa.jpg)Psychedelic even! ;D
I appreciate your honesty! ;D
HOLY CRAP. :o
Er, I mean, nice work Fritzy! :D
What a GREAT squad!
Rapid Repeating Blaster Rebel Trooper
I love that bash - what a killer mix of tech.... Just screams heavy duty repeater!
On the trooper: I like the use of the bbi legs, and the head you used (which I can't place) works pretty well - specially with the Endor helmet. I also like the placement of the Solo blaster. Very cool. Only thing I don't really care for is that particular assault vest. It seems to fit the torso fairly well, but I guess I just don't dig the style on the vest?
Rebel Sniper
Perhaps my fave outta the bunch. I love the guy's outfit, and the choice of that bbi head damn near perfectly conveys the right feel for your figure. Nice use of that gun too (tho I might add a little detail, or perhaps a black wash to it - again, just my preference). The sling looks awesome! Where'd it come from?
The outfit could make a great uniform for a small squad - like a militia made from the remnants of some planetary guard unit or.
Or hell, that could be the uniform of Judde Lulos' Guard Units, and this guy could be a deserter after the Empire came in and conscripted them....
Heavy Ordinance Rebel Trooper
I like everything ('cept the LAW - couldn't tell you why, it just bugs me a tiny bit - bulkiness maybe?). Anyway, I like the head choice, like the use of the helmet, like the pack, love the uniform (again), and love the shoulder pad & detail - truly awesome!
Great work here Fritzkrieg. I hope we get to see them at C4 8)
I had a few bears last night. It does not mix well with forums.
I'm doing stuf with the girl figure from Pirates.
They're only $4.99 each, so it might be easier to just buy a few?
They're only $4.99 each, so it might be easier to just buy a few?
I was thinking of modifying them a bit to make them more starwars alien and less dino.
Maybe horns or spikes done the spine, or one eye or a second head.... something?
Well, maybe we don't even need firefighters, it's not like there's going to be a fire in this that they're putting out...
Well, maybe we don't even need firefighters, it's not like there's going to be a fire in this that they're putting out...
I thought the rebs were in the midst of attacking? Did I miss something? Cuz this is where I was getting the Q about only having 6 (or even 8 for that matter) rebels. And all but 2 are human? And those all ware the same uniform?
I guess, the more I see of this plan, the more it feels like (except for some anachronistic jedi) post-Hoth rather than pre-Yavin.
Well,
That was a lot to digest.
Story 9:
Judde Lulos (The Empire's Jewel)...
When Separatists got word of the existence of this world, they secretly provided the native rebels with weapons and training to hopefully overthrow the imperial command center. Doing so would provide a great resource of credits for the growing rebellion against the Empire….
...There's been a lot of discussions lately that I guess should have been done publically ...That would have been cool ;)
Jesus PenDragon, you're a pain right in the ass. ;)
I'd like to do a couple citizens. Are there any species that are NOT wanted? I haven't been able to follow the various threads so sorry if this is mentioned somewhere already.
Also, what about stuff like custom R2s and protocol droids? Needed?
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And, in addition to my assigned project, I am still shooting to add some filler citizens to the city, just random characters from my fan fiction misc stuff over here. (http://www.sarges-customs.com/ffmiscellaneous.htm)
It seems that this project is turning more into to a Diorama project rather than a custom project.
You didn't think you were gonna do this witout me did you. ;D
I like her a lot - and the guy too, though he seems a bit POTF2-ish. But that's probably ok.
I've just spent about 40 hours over the last 3 days moving my entire collection, which is a necessity in getting things moved around for the baby room
I've just spent about 40 hours over the last 3 days moving my entire collection, which is a necessity in getting things moved around for the baby room
Been there... When i moved mine, One of my 6 shelf cabinets tipped and ALL my figures spilled out. I know your pain.
the numbers can be changed i'm sure, the idea of half clearly identifiable rebels and half citizen rebels was what i was trying to illustrate. so that we could use the rebels fritz worked so hard on and give it that small anti imperial cell feel to it. so hopefully this is somthing that may help to settle the rebel dispute..... ;)
At this stage of the rebellion, I have to think that the Jedi and the Rebels would be working independently. Otherwise, I think Obi-Wan would have been pulled in much much earlier.
I have no idea what the first one is, but I personally wouldn't mind a hidden cylon in the Junkyard...
- 7 Vehicles (all customs - though I'm against a Rebel Tank in any form, maybe swoops instead for them)
There sure are a bunch of moldy-oldies around here... I feel like I'm in Florida.
:-*
- 17 droids (13 customs)
- 24 human citizens (all customs)
- 56 alien citizens (all customs)
- 8-10 Rebels (all customs)
- 4 Jedi (all customs)
- 2 Security officers (all customs)
- 7 Vehicles (all customs - though I'm against a Rebel Tank in any form, maybe swoops instead for them)
- 5 Creatures (3 pterosaurs, but you guys may not like the other two)
I don't think the size is an issue, I just think it's a little too high profile for the Rebels... if the city is this much in Imperial control, I'd think that they'd spot a rebel hover speeder quickly and blast it before it even got within miles of the city... just my two cents.
What about custom children (using younglings or Jake Loyds)?
We'd be in serious trouble on citizens if not for you.
Trying to finish a few more to add to my box before I send it off this friday. Paul does it need to be at you house by the 30th? Or does it need to be mailed by then, if it needs to be there on the 30th I'll send it on wed.
Adam
I got the 20th on several thread paul had a message 10 days left soo yeah, ok So the tenth, that means I can finish a few more people ;DTrying to finish a few more to add to my box before I send it off this friday. Paul does it need to be at you house by the 30th? Or does it need to be mailed by then, if it needs to be there on the 30th I'll send it on wed.
Adam
Where are you getting the 30th? The figure shipping deadline is May 10th... Phruby would like everything as soon as possible though.
... if we had the spaceport still, but that got taken out a while back due to the size we had to stick with for the diorama....
My last post said Leaders. Who is the leader and what does that person think
I didn't mean anything against color selection at all - in fact I like the green metallic look and agree there should be some more colorful pieces in the diorama. I just was referring to more of a design standpoint... I guess that when I see something that I can easily tell came from GI JOE or CORPS, it loses a bit of the Star Wars feel for me.
So leaders what shall it be? I thought customizing was all about taking something and making it better. Too GI Joe Too Pirates too Smurfy? We should call this modeling. What's wrong with corps I chopped of the nose and wings added panels like tie or EIII jedi fighters.
Thanks for the support guys. I was actually going for something that did stand out. Like a Miata crossed with a Delorian. I want the pilot to have a smug smile. I wanted comething none military (low weponry). I believe this is a planet with lots of commings and goings so I would asumed that deviation from some of the drab colors (which are also cool). The platform is not painted and I thought it would have gone within the city as an extension of somebodie's Hovel. I seemed to recal an awesome speeder made out of a GI'Joe Water Mocasin. This is customising right? where we take something we don't need and turn it into something different and cool?
My last post said Leaders. Who is the leader and what does that person think
Technically I am one of the "leaders" and I did tell you what I think and so did Ryan.
For what it's worth, I'm thinking it doesn't fit in with the current scheme we have for the city.
Kevin
Yes you defiitely are Pen. Didn't mean to imply anything different. :)I didn't even think to take it badly :) (The "VERY" part was all about letting Pat know that I really don't have much of a say, seein' as how I'm only a leader for the web site, not for the customs or dios.)
Ok this figure is not actually going to be in the UGP Dio, but it is being auctioned off to help sponsor the project. The final sale price of this figure will be donated to the UGP.
LMK what you think. Your feedback is always appreciated.
Sandtrooper Corpse
(http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u27/Order66Customs/Sandycorpse.jpg)
Congratulations on the winning bid of $40 for this figure!!! :D
Head: Cat Miin Torso: Dagobah Luke Arms: Random BBi dude Upper Legs: leftover Hem Dazon parts Shins: Elite Trooper Feet: Cat Miin | | Goggles: not sure Vest: POTC - I've actually got a lot of these slated as vests for customs Belt: Shaak Ti? Pouch: BBi Gun: BBi modified Force Pike: random thingy |