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Title: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Previous Months
Post by: CHEWIE on April 28, 2005, 11:02 PM
Thought this might be a fun idea around here... Not to try and outdo each other, but maybe to see what people can come up with.  Maybe we can do a monthly idea - like a category, not necessarily a certain character. 

For May, maybe we can start with... create a hot Star Wars chick.

Then, a new one for June... like a smuggler.

July, a fan fic EU Separatist leader...

...get the idea?  Thoughts?  Who's in?

 :P
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge
Post by: camnron on April 28, 2005, 11:18 PM
im IN........   shall we start with the star wars chicks then???? i have a couple cast twi'lek heads i may be able to put to use..... i cant wait for the smuggler one.... i say for july we go with a custom jedi of ourselves!!!!!

i can also think custom droids, vehicles, etc......
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge
Post by: Jediknight760071 on April 28, 2005, 11:28 PM
I'm in.
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge
Post by: CHEWIE on April 28, 2005, 11:30 PM
Cool, I'm glad you like the idea camnron.  You too Jediknight760071.

Sounds good to me - let's start May off with the hot chick idea.  No limit on how many versions you want to make.  The only rule is you have to submit by the end of the month.  

Then, if everyone likes the Smuggler idea, then we'll do that for June.

Custom Jedi of ourselves?  Sounds good... would be really funny if we posted a picture of ourselves before we made the figure.  Do we have to make ourselves human?   ;)

 :P
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge
Post by: CHEWIE on April 28, 2005, 11:31 PM
Heck, if this really takes off, we could do two each month.

 :P
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge
Post by: camnron on April 29, 2005, 01:20 AM
well i would say human/zabrak/maybe twilek.....but it does however have to look like us....and of course a pic should of the respective customizer should be included.... and it could be jedi/sith..... i already know how what i would make my sith out of......
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge
Post by: Darth Delicious on April 29, 2005, 01:36 AM
I'm in.


-DD
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge
Post by: CHEWIE on April 29, 2005, 10:33 AM
Well I'm glad you guys like this idea.  Really, really cool.

Yeah, I was pretty much joking about the species - I think they should be human (or something really close).

Ok, let the game begin starting Sunday!  First up - Very Sexy Star Wars Hotties!

 :P




Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge
Post by: Ryan on April 29, 2005, 02:16 PM
This sounds like it'll be a lot of fun, I don't know how often I'll actually be able to do it though, I've got so many of my own customs planned I hardly have time for anything else. I'll try though, definitely for the smuggler, that should be a lot of fun.
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge
Post by: Darth Delicious on April 29, 2005, 02:34 PM
Are these fan-fic hotties, actual Star Wars hotties, or either/both?

-DD
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge
Post by: CHEWIE on April 29, 2005, 02:56 PM
Mine are gonna be fan-fic hotties!  Probably for my photonovel series.  This gives me a nudge to get working on them.   :)

Personally, I like the idea of all of this stuff being fan-fic.

 :P 
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge
Post by: coeli on April 29, 2005, 03:13 PM
I will try it! My customs of females leave alot to be desired though. I like the idea of doing the customs of ourselves.
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge
Post by: AdamSolo on April 29, 2005, 11:42 PM
I'm in, can't guarentee that I will make it on time, but I will try!  :)
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge
Post by: Quazar on May 1, 2005, 04:37 AM
Hey, this sounds like a fun idea...kinda like the "casting calls".

I have one condition - all finished "star wars hot chicks" must be donated to me for use in my photonovel!
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge
Post by: CHEWIE on May 1, 2005, 08:51 PM
Lance, I'm looking forward to seeing what you come up with.  You already came up with some cool ones in your photonovel.   :)

I'm not really sure how I am going to go about making a hot Star Wars chick... I want it to be unique.

 :P
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge
Post by: CHEWIE on May 8, 2005, 11:31 PM
Has anyone started on this yet?  I am going to start mine this week.  Anyone have any suggestions on how to make some big beautiful boobs?

  :P
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge
Post by: Darth Delicious on May 8, 2005, 11:39 PM
I've started on mine.

For "big, beautiful boobies" I recommend either the GI Joe Baroness or Bombstrike figures. The GvC Scarlett version 1 is also a great torso choice.

I wouldn't suggest only GI Joe figures, but...apparently, no one in GL's grand, unified version of Star Wars has a nice rack.  >:(


-DD
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge
Post by: Phrubruh on May 9, 2005, 04:38 PM
I'm in. Since I don't make random fan fic characters or clones, I'm going with one we havn't seen someone do in a while.  The one I'm working on is Lumiya from the marval comics. Old girl friend of Luke's. She's the one with the lightwhip. ;D

(http://www.starwars.com/databank/character/lumiya/img/eu_bg.jpg)



The months following the Battle of Hoth were especially trying for the heroes of the Rebellion. With morale crushed following the abandonment of Echo Base and the capture of Han Solo, the Rebels faced the unthinkable possibility that Luke Skywalker had killed a fellow Rebel pilot.
Following the Alliance relocation to a temporary outpost on Arbra, Luke struck up a close friendship with fellow Rogue Squadron member Shira Brie. She was bright, talented and beautiful, and their friendship evolved into something closer. Rogue Squadron was then pressed into service striking at a secret Imperial armada, infiltrating the fleet aboard captured and modified TIE fighters.

The TIEs were outfitted with transponders that allowed the Rogues to identify each other amidst the enemy ships. During the thick of battle, Skywalker's transponder malfunctioned. He was unable to determine which of the surrounding starfighters were in fact his allies. Forgoing technology as he had done during the Battle of Yavin, Luke instead relied upon the Force. He used his instincts to pick his targets, and fired at advancing enemy craft. One of the vessels that Luke shot out of the skies was Shira Brie's.

Returning to Arbra, Skywalker did not find a hero's welcome. His rank and service were suspended until Alliance analysts could determine just what had happened. Shaken, Luke began to question his faith in the Force. Skywalker, accompanied by the Wookiee Chewbacca, left Arbra to conduct their own investigation. They journeyed to Shalyvane, supposed homeworld of Shira Brie. There, they learned the truth of this enigmatic woman.

Shira Elan Colla Brie was born on Coruscant, and spent her life serving as a key agent of the Empire. It was Darth Vader who handpicked Brie for accelerated training in Imperial Intelligence. Her mind was enhanced through mnemonic drug training, her body hardened through expertise of exotic martial arts. Proving herself a capable agent, Brie was dispatched by Vader to infiltrate the Rebel Alliance.

One of her primary goals was to discredit Luke Skywalker. Vader hoped that his son, finding no quarter within the Alliance ranks, would eventually wander back to him. Brie almost succeeded when Luke destroyed her fighter, but Skywalker was able to prove his innocence, and reveal Brie's past.

Shira did not die in the TIE fighter incident. Her crippled body was gathered by Vader's agents, and she recuperated within secret chambers aboard the Super Star Destroyer Executor. Vader watched closely as Brie's body was rebuilt and enhanced through mechanical implants. Fueled by rage and an already promising strength in the Force, Brie emerged from the bacta tanks a changed woman. She had given in to hatred, and was renamed the Dark Lady Lumiya. Impressed with his pupil's development, Vader began to hone her Force abilities.

Vader knew that no secret could be kept from his master, the Emperor. He presented Palpatine with Lumiya as a gift -- as a new Emperor's Hand. Palpatine accepted, and Vader continued her training. Lumiya was sequestered on the ancient Sith world of Ziost when the Battle of Endor forever changed the Empire. It was on this frigid world that she crafted her unique weapon -- a lightwhip built of Kaiburr crystal shards and Mandalorian iron.

Lumiya then emerged as the cyborg chief of security for the slaving guild on the planet Herdessa. She attempted to arrest a visiting Princess Leia Organa, but was thwarted by a revolution against the guild. Though Lumiya sustained a blaster wound, she survived the battle to swear vengeance on the Alliance.

She then surfaced on the planet Kinooine, with her collection of Imperial forces allied with fearsome Nagai invaders. On Kinooine, Luke Skywalker and Lumiya were finally reunited, and the two engaged in a spectacular duel. At first, Lumiya bested Luke, as well as brutally wounding his allies Dani and Kiro. In their second battle, Skywalker managed to defeat Lumiya, shattering her armor, and revealing her to be Shira Brie.

In the nebulous and shifting alliances that plagued the Imperial fragments during the Nagai invasion, Lumiya attached her Imperial resources -- which included three Star Destroyers, two frigates and four corvettes -- to the alien fleet belonging to the Tofs. When the Tof incursion was eventually repulsed, Lumiya disappeared from the galaxy. Her current whereabouts are unknown, but she did leave behind a legacy of at least two pupils -- a young man named Flint and a treacherous Royal Guard named Carnor Jax.
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge
Post by: CHEWIE on May 10, 2005, 04:35 PM
Sounds really great Phruby.  Can't wait to see what you come up with.

I think most of ours are going to be fan-fic for this, but you are more than welcome to create an established character.   :)

 :P
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge
Post by: Darth Delicious on May 10, 2005, 05:30 PM
Right now I'm plannig a video game character, but we'll see if I have time for a fan-fic character too.


-DD
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge
Post by: CHEWIE on May 10, 2005, 08:55 PM
I'll have anywhere from 2-4 figures for this I'm hoping.

 :P
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge
Post by: Dimetrodon on May 11, 2005, 11:15 PM
Don't have the parts to get in on this months shin-ding, but maybe next month..
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge
Post by: Famine on May 11, 2005, 11:18 PM
Give us a dinosaur contest.

"DIMETRODON RAGE!"

Kevin
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge
Post by: Dimetrodon on May 12, 2005, 04:12 AM
haha, why kev? because we could recycle old stuff as an entry?
i say leave the dinosaurs to danyul and acro and umm suxforever. lol
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge
Post by: CHEWIE on May 12, 2005, 11:12 AM
Famine, you could open a thread here to spotlight Dinosaur customs that you like, similar to the diorama thread I started up.  I'd like to see stuff from the Dinosaur customizers.

I was a huge dinosaur fan when I was a kid, all the way through high school actually.  I collected quite a few models like the British Museum kind. 

When I was in 6th grade, I actually customized them all by repainting them to make them more life-like (I did a horrible job) and also got a huge board and made a custom diorama with it (didn't have much paint, so used brown, black and green markers to make a swamp) - the diorama turned out horrible, but I played with it for a couple years.  Fun to me at least at the time.

This pic shows a Brachiosaurus (this is the only pic online I could find of these kind of models, I remember in 4th grade going on vacation, and we went to a museum in Wyoming and my parents bought a ton of these for me).

(http://www.innovations-report.com/bilder_neu/25613_heathcote.jpg)

So, bring on a Dinosaur Thread Famine and/or Dimetrodon!

 :P
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge
Post by: Dimetrodon on May 12, 2005, 06:47 PM
http://www.dinosaurcollector.150m.com/invicta.htm

check that out CHEWIE, you'll like it.

I think I once posted my two dinosaur customs here in an older thread too.. gonan look around.
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge
Post by: CHEWIE on May 12, 2005, 08:54 PM
Thanks for the link... wow, that brought back some memories.   :)

I remember many of those exact models, but the colors seem to be different now, guess they changed them some.

 :P
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge
Post by: CHEWIE on May 20, 2005, 03:21 PM
Reminder - just 10 more days to go for this - the first challenge -

STAR WARS HOTTIE

- just make an EU fan fic chick, and post your pics and we'll discuss.  Deadline is the last day of May.

 :P
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge
Post by: CHEWIE on May 24, 2005, 02:37 PM
I finally got the parts that I need for this custom today.  I can't wait to get started on her tonight.  Sounds kinda dirty.   :)

Has anyone else started on theirs yet?

 :P
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge
Post by: Jediknight760071 on May 24, 2005, 05:49 PM
I've got parts and concepts in mind....


Sorry, but mine won't be sexy or hot or whatever. She'll be more rigid and spice-runner looking.
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge
Post by: CHEWIE on May 24, 2005, 05:54 PM
That's ok, it doesn't have to be sexy.  Whatever you come up with will be cool.

 :P
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge
Post by: CHEWIE on May 24, 2005, 11:19 PM
Ok folks... my submission is done.  It's a freaky-naughty Twilek dancer.

(http://chewie34.250free.com/TwilekCollage.jpg)

(http://chewie34.250free.com/TwilekDancer.jpg)

Since I can't sculpt, I felt pretty limited... I couldn't find a Star Wars female body that didn't look too recognizable, and I saw a Final Fantasy female figure at a Sam Goody music store, and thought it might work. 

Then I had to find a head that I wanted to use, and decide what species she should be.  At first I was jumbling through several Leia and Padme heads, and then the red Aay Vida Twilek head. 

So, I decided to decapitate an extra ROTS Aayla Secura figure and see what that head looked like on it.  I liked the look, and decided to give it a shot.  I repainted the entire figure, and glued on the new head, then painted it to match the blue skin tone that I came up with. 

Then, I did a dry brush to bring out some details in her outfit (which is staying on, Han and Lando).  That's it - hope to see what you guys come up with - deadline is the end of May. 

Thoughts? 

 :P
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge -1st submission 5.24.05
Post by: MetalJedi on May 24, 2005, 11:32 PM
I think it looks great!
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge -1st submission 5.24.05
Post by: Ryan on May 24, 2005, 11:38 PM
Sweet! That is a great choice of body. :) The color choice is good and as always the paint job is killer! :)
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge -1st submission 5.24.05
Post by: Gregorbian on May 24, 2005, 11:41 PM
Awesome job CHEWIE! :o
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge -1st submission 5.24.05
Post by: CHEWIE on May 25, 2005, 12:08 AM
I probably should have waited until the end of the month... from now on I will. 

The reason I posted it now was to give you guys a good reminder about the deadline (plus I finished it about 10 minutes before posting it and was excited). 

Thanks for the compliments guys, I really can't wait to see what you guys come up with for this first month.

 :P
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge -1st submission 5.24.05
Post by: Ryan on May 25, 2005, 05:06 AM
I started work on my Togruta (Shaak Ti's species) dancing chick tonight. BEfore I start painting her skin does anyone know if there is any togruta skin refrence shots out there? I know what the head looks like,but I have no idea on the body, Shaak's hands are the same color (red) as her face si I'm assuming trhe body is the same but I'm not sure, I'll probably just paint her however I feel like though. ;) ;D
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge -1st submission 5.24.05
Post by: Darth Delicious on May 25, 2005, 05:15 AM
Eep...I was focusing on "Star Wars hottie" and forgot the "Fan-Fic" portion. Time to set aside what I was doing and get my imagination workin'...

Looks awesome, Chewie. I want one.   ;D

-DD
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge -1st submission 5.24.05
Post by: Dimetrodon on May 25, 2005, 02:38 PM
At first it was just cool when I saw it. But then I scrolled down and really saw it.
I got a pretty damn good laugh at of the boozin Lando and Han.

If you hadn't told us parts were used on that I would have assumed you sculpted it, because I had no idea what it was. real cool stuff Justin.
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge -1st submission 5.24.05
Post by: Famine on May 25, 2005, 02:50 PM
AWSOME! I love it. I hate the Final Fantasy figures, but it works here. Awsome!

Kevin
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge -1st submission 5.24.05
Post by: Darth Delicious on May 25, 2005, 03:43 PM
I got five Republic credits that says either Han or Lando totally tapped that.  ;)

-DD
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge -1st submission 5.24.05
Post by: Talon_Karrde on May 25, 2005, 08:36 PM
I got five Republic credits that says either Han or Lando totally tapped that.  ;)

-DD

I'll take those odds.   ;D 

I gotta 10 spot that says they both ran-up-in-it.  :P
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge -1st submission 5.24.05
Post by: CHEWIE on May 26, 2005, 12:58 AM
You perverted freaks.   :)

I don't think I'll add that scene to a photonovel.

 :P
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge -1st submission 5.24.05
Post by: Ryan on May 26, 2005, 01:53 AM
You perverted freaks.   :)

I don't think I'll add that scene to a photonovel.

 :P

BOOOOOO!!!!! Add it! ;) ;D

My dancer is almost done, she isn't too complicated but I think she looks ok so far, your's is much better though. So Can we just post these when ever or are we suposed to hold off until the end of the week?
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge -1st submission 5.24.05
Post by: Jediknight760071 on May 26, 2005, 02:41 AM
You perverted freaks.   :)

I don't think I'll add that scene to a photonovel.

 :P

Good Call.

Now shut the **** up and dance.  :-*
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge -1st submission 5.24.05
Post by: CHEWIE on May 26, 2005, 10:15 AM
Well, since I jumped the gun on showing mine early, do whatever you want.   :)

But starting in June, I think we should wait until June 29-30.   ;)

 :P

Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge -1st submission 5.24.05
Post by: ThePerennial on May 27, 2005, 12:53 AM
Well, since I jumped the gun on showing mine early, do whatever you want.   :)

But starting in June, I think we should wait until June 29-30.   ;)

 :P



What is the custom of the month for June, anyhow?
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge -1st submission 5.24.05
Post by: CHEWIE on May 27, 2005, 01:33 AM
I believe we were going to make a fan-fic smuggler.

 :P
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge -1st submission 5.24.05
Post by: Mister Skeezler on May 27, 2005, 10:15 AM
Holy ****! That's awesome CHEWIE! :o

She'd look right at home in the Outlander club (something I've wanted to do some customs from). That's great. I love the double-fisting Lando gettin his mojo on. Bravo!!! 
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge -1st submission 5.24.05
Post by: CHEWIE on May 27, 2005, 11:12 AM
Thanks Lando.   Always nice to see a local scoundrel in these parts.   :)

Actually, yeah - she is in my Outlander Club diorama now.   ;)

 :P
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge -1st submission 5.24.05
Post by: Ryan on May 28, 2005, 08:13 PM
Well I got pictures of mine up. ;D

She is a Togruta Stripper. Obviously the body is a Slave Leia. The back had shattered a long time ago so I had to to completely resculpt the back with plumber's putty. The left arm is a modified OTC Dagobah Luke. The head is a SAGA Shaak Ti head, I finally found a use for it. :)

(http://img244.echo.cx/img244/1653/togrutastripper0ot.jpg)



And keeping with the current theme.....  :P ;)




(http://img244.echo.cx/img244/7061/togrutastripperbar4td.jpg)
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge -1st submission 5.24.05
Post by: CHEWIE on May 28, 2005, 08:58 PM
Awesome!!!  That's freaking great!

Parts used - Good use of the Slave Leia - putting that head on it makes it looks like a totally non-Leia figure.  Great idea using the Luke arm too - it gives her a much better pose, and actually makes her look kinda sultry!   ;) 

Color selection - perfect - I love the idea of that species having differnet colorations than Shaak Ti!

And I like the mini diorama - hee hee!

 :P

Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge -1st submission 5.24.05
Post by: Darth Delicious on May 28, 2005, 10:27 PM
Awesome! That is an amazing job (I commented more in your own thread) and it makes me want to resolve my hosting problem all the more so I can post pics of my "challenge" figure.

I think Zutton should be waving some Republic credits in the air in that mini-dio, though.

Oh, and just to go back to the theme of CHEWIE's custom... I say Lando totally aired that out.   :o

-DD
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge -1st submission 5.24.05
Post by: Gregorbian on May 29, 2005, 11:54 AM
Sith Lord Chaos - awesome job!  As CHEWIE said, I like your choice of color ;D
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge -1st submission 5.24.05
Post by: CHEWIE on May 30, 2005, 11:55 PM
Anyone else have any submissions?  Tuesday is the deadline.   ;)

 :P
Title: Darth Delicious' submission
Post by: Darth Delicious on May 31, 2005, 12:20 AM
I do! I do!  :D

Well, for my entry in the monthly customizing challenge, I knew I wanted to do a Twi'lek, but I wanted to give her a different role than you would normally expect. (Besides, I didn't have any hottie female dancer bodies.)  :P So, I decided to make a Twi'lek smuggler. Behold:

(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y289/JohnnyDelicious/Twilekscoundrel.jpg)

I used an Aay Vida head and a GvC Scarlett body, which seemed like a smuggler-esque uniform. However, the vivid color choice and slits in the front and on the inner thighs seemed to work with that inherant hottie-ness that all Twi'lek women, save perhaps Lunae Minx, seem to posess.  ;D

Forgive the glossiness, but I ran out of dullcote last night.

Hope you guys like it!

-DD
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge -1st submission 5.24.05
Post by: Phrubruh on May 31, 2005, 12:34 AM
I'm running late on this one and decided that Lumiya will not be ready in time. I've decided to go with yet another Twi'lik dancer. This one is going to be done in the vintage style but with gi joe movement. I'll be painting the silver pins to make them blend in better. The color of the skin will be sky blue just like the jar. I think the clothes will be white but I'll take any suggestions on it.

What do you think the clothes color should be? Black could be sexy?

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v308/phruby/dancerwip2.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v308/phruby/dancerwip1.jpg)

Oh, are these customs going to be stored somewhere forever on jedidefender as we add to them? Kind of like the group projects were stored at FFURG.

Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge -1st submission 5.24.05
Post by: Darth Delicious on May 31, 2005, 12:59 AM
Phruby,

Looks good so far! I like the idea of the clothes staying white, maybe with gold trim. It will make them stand out more, I think.

-DD
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge -1st submission 5.24.05
Post by: Phrubruh on May 31, 2005, 01:49 AM
I think she is going to turn out pretty well also. I've painted the skin. Now what color should the clothes be? I won't be able to work on this again until wednesday night.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v308/phruby/dancerwip3.jpg)
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge -1st submission 5.24.05
Post by: Gregorbian on May 31, 2005, 01:54 AM
Awesome Custom DD!  It's cool to see a non-stripper hottie (never thought I'd say that :-[).  Good idea ;D
Master_Phruby - cool custom so far, I can't wait to see her finished up.  I think black would look pretty good.  Make sure to leave it glossy ;)
One thing though, is that hair one the twi-lek?  That's the only thing that seems a little out of place to me.
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge -1st submission 5.24.05
Post by: Ryan on May 31, 2005, 01:56 AM
DD- I love it. At least we got one that isn't a dancer. ;) I like the open shirt,  it is very sexy if you like women with plastic chests :P :-* Seriously though it looks great, it is a nice choice of parts and I really like the skin tone.

Phruby- I like what you have got so far. I agree keep the clothes white. Na d I would give it either gold or read trim. And I don't kno w if you planned on doing this either but I would make the jewelery either silver or gold. I can't wait to see this one finished! :)
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge -1st submission 5.24.05
Post by: Darth Delicious on May 31, 2005, 01:58 AM
I think Phruby's intention is to make the "hair" on the original figure part of that elaborate headress, Greg.

Phruby: What's the base figure on that, anyway?

-DD
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge -1st submission 5.24.05
Post by: Jediknight760071 on May 31, 2005, 03:21 AM
My submission:

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v355/DynamiteGelatine/Smuggler1.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v355/DynamiteGelatine/Smuggler2.jpg)

Hope you guys like it. :)
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge -1st submission 5.24.05
Post by: Ryan on May 31, 2005, 03:45 AM
It looks pretty cool so far Jk. Is she supposed to be missing an arm? Or are you still working on her? I like the skin color, but I think she still need some more stuff. I'm assuming she isn't a dancer because she isn't very scantily clad, so maybe she could use a cape or a holster? Something to spice her up a bit. Don't get me wrong she is a real good start, I just think she needs a bit more. If you don't want to add anything, you could change the color of the piping on the chest to add somemore life into her.
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge -1st submission 5.24.05
Post by: Darth Delicious on May 31, 2005, 03:59 AM
Love the missing arm. LOVE IT!

This challenge has been a helluva lotta fun. What's the next challenge going to be, CHEWIE?


-DD
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge -1st submission 5.24.05
Post by: Ryan on May 31, 2005, 04:20 AM
I think we had talked about a smuggler/pirate next.
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge -1st submission 5.24.05
Post by: CHEWIE on May 31, 2005, 10:39 AM
This is really cool, I'm glad that you guys have all gotten involved with it!

DD - Your Twi'lek is cool, and definitely a different look.  Usually I am against using GI Joe bodies, but you pulled it off.  Good color selection, and she's definitely a lot more poseable than mine!   ;)

PHRUBY - Wow, you've put a lot of time and work into this - I love it!  I always enjoy seeing when you sculpt something, it really makes your stuff unique and this is no exception.  Are the legs from the new "vintage" 3-pk Scarlett?  I like the vintage feel to her, but she also looks modern too, which is a big compliment.  This is turning out to be one of my favorite customs you have ever done!

JEDIKNIGHT - Great body choice, I really like the color choice too.  I think the colors look just fine, all I would add is a dry brush or two.  This chick looks like she's seen some tough times in the Coruscant underworld.  Whether you add the arm or not, this will still be a great custom. 

I do think that the staff here ought to host these and have a section dedicated to this... let's harass them a bit.   ;) 

And yeah, I think we were going to do a Smuggler next.  I might start on mine tonight.  But I won't show it until the end of the month this time. 

I might try and put a collage together of all of our work on this little project too.

 :P
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge -1st submission 5.24.05
Post by: Phrubruh on May 31, 2005, 11:02 AM
Thanks guys. Sorry that she is going to be a little late. That figure is actually an old Buck Rogers figure named Ardella that I picked up at a thrift store years ago.

I originally intented her to be cased for multiple twil'lik dancers because of the nice nude arms and outfit. I can still do that after I'm done. The original figure has hair. I'm going to paint it so it's part of the headdress. Hopefully it will look ok.

I'm leaning towards gloss leather black with little white perals on the stomach and chest. Since I'm not very good at painting the face, it will be just a simple vintage look as well the rest of the figure. She will also have gold or silver bracelets and maybe something special on her tails. 
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge -1st submission 5.24.05
Post by: EUCustomMan on May 31, 2005, 11:28 AM
This figure isn't new, but she's one of my favorite SW hotties.
I'd post a couple more if my computer would stop shutting down when I come to the forums.

(http://www.gundam-wing-universe.net/master&apprentice/images/Shak%20Ti%20Girl.jpg)
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge -1st submission 5.24.05
Post by: CHEWIE on May 31, 2005, 11:32 AM
GOOD LORD!  That is awesome!!!   I love it!

What all parts did you use?  Holy hell, my jaw dropped, I fell out of my chair, and I need a beer.   :)

 :P
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge -1st submission 5.24.05
Post by: EUCustomMan on May 31, 2005, 11:35 AM
Here's a few other SW hotties

http://www.gundam-wing-universe.net/master&apprentice/Dancer.html (http://www.yoururl.com)

http://www.gundam-wing-universe.net/master&apprentice/BlueRystalFemale.html (http://www.yoururl.com)

http://www.gundam-wing-universe.net/master&apprentice/TwiLekGreen.html (http://www.yoururl.com)
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge -1st submission 5.24.05
Post by: EUCustomMan on May 31, 2005, 11:41 AM
GOOD LORD!  That is awesome!!!   I love it!

What all parts did you use?  Holy hell, my jaw dropped, I fell out of my chair, and I need a beer.   :)

 :P

Head is Shak Ti (repositioned), Arms and Legs are Mara Jade, Torso is a Scarlet GI Joe, and the holster is Han Cantina. The belt is sculpted.
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge -1st submission 5.24.05
Post by: Commander JediSearch on May 31, 2005, 02:16 PM
I like it!   ;D  Nice work
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge -1st submission 5.24.05
Post by: Ryan on May 31, 2005, 02:21 PM
I remember those from awhile ago, they are so freakin awesome! :)

How did you reposition the head tails? I tired the boil then freeze method but they slowly moved back to the original state as the head returned to room temeperature.
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge -1st submission 5.24.05
Post by: Darth Delicious on May 31, 2005, 02:31 PM
EUcustomMan- I've seen your stuff before (can't remember where, exactly) but it never ceases to impress. I do hope you'll get your computer fixed so you can visit us more often.

CHEWIE- I don't use GI Joe bodies most of the time, but if I find a good one I can't resist. I'm thinking of adding Djas Puhr holsters to her for her twin pistols, whatta ya think?

Phruby- Can't wait to see the finished product!

-DD
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge -1st submission 5.24.05
Post by: CHEWIE on May 31, 2005, 03:04 PM
D'oh - those links aren't working for me!

Yeah, add the holsters to her - she would be even hotter then.   :)

 :P
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge -1st submission 5.24.05
Post by: Famine on May 31, 2005, 05:23 PM
Hot damn! These figures rock. Nice job on the ladies, guys! Can't wait to start work on my Pirate/Smugler.

Kevin
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge -1st submission 5.24.05
Post by: Darth Delicious on May 31, 2005, 05:44 PM
DD- I love it. At least we got one that isn't a dancer. ;) I like the open shirt,  it is very sexy if you like women with plastic chests :P :-*

I live in Southern California, SLC...plastic chests are pretty much all you get!  :D

-DD
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge -1st submission 5.24.05
Post by: Ryan on May 31, 2005, 10:56 PM
Hot damn! These figures rock. Nice job on the ladies, guys! Can't wait to start work on my Pirate/Smugler.

Kevin

I thought you said you were making a hottie too....
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge -1st submission 5.24.05
Post by: Famine on May 31, 2005, 11:56 PM
No, I said I was DOING a hottie. ::) Try and keep up Ryan.

Kevin
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge -1st submission 5.24.05
Post by: Phrubruh on June 1, 2005, 09:59 AM
Yah right.  :P  ;)
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge -1st submission 5.24.05
Post by: Talon_Karrde on June 1, 2005, 11:57 AM
Here's a few other SW hotties

DANCER (http://www.gundam-wing-universe.net/master&apprentice/Dancer.html)

BlueRystal (http://www.gundam-wing-universe.net/master&apprentice/BlueRystalFemale.html)

Twigreen (http://www.gundam-wing-universe.net/master&apprentice/TwiLekGreen.html)


How's That?????
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge -1st submission 5.24.05
Post by: Talon_Karrde on June 1, 2005, 12:05 PM
Here's a few other SW hotties

Dancer (http://www.gundam-wing-universe.net/master&apprentice/Dancer.html)

Bluerystal (http://www.gundam-wing-universe.net/master&apprentice/BlueRystalFemale.html)

green twi (http://www.gundam-wing-universe.net/master&apprentice/TwiLekGreen.html)
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge -1st submission 5.24.05
Post by: AdamSolo on June 1, 2005, 01:02 PM
Well I never could figure out what I wanted to make... and I had to make a custom for a contest I had entered so I didn't make one :(

All of you did great work, my favorite so far is JK's one-armed Twi'lek. She looks awesome! I really like that color on Twi'leks... I may have to use it sometime :P

Maybe on the next round..  :-\
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge -1st submission 5.24.05
Post by: Mikey Pooh on June 1, 2005, 08:13 PM
You guys all did an awesome job!   Those Devilman figures really made for some nice hottie fodder, Talon!  I dig twilek chicks in a way some would consider....unnatural.

Thanks for the link to this site, Chewie!

Mikey
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge -1st submission 5.24.05
Post by: CHEWIE on June 1, 2005, 11:11 PM
Mikey, glad you joined up here.  I hope to see you around here a lot in the future; this place is the best Star Wars community I've seen.   :)

 :P
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge -1st submission 5.24.05
Post by: Phrubruh on June 4, 2005, 05:55 PM
Well she is finally done. Sorry for the latestness.

(http://www.twcory.com/Gallery/UserFiles/Twi'lik%20dancer.jpg)
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge -1st submission 5.24.05
Post by: CHEWIE on June 5, 2005, 03:51 PM
Alright!!! Glad to see the finished result!

I am very impressed with this Phruby - no big deal that it's late.  It was worth the wait!

I love the paint scheme - and her jewerly looks awesome.  This is definitely a great addition to the first customizing challenge.  I think it went over really well.

So, has anyone started on the next one yet?  I started on mine today - a Scoundrel.  Kind of a funny idea, I'm looking forward to seeing everyone's work. 

 :P
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge -1st submission 5.24.05
Post by: Ryan on June 5, 2005, 05:18 PM
Phruby, it turned out great! I like the jewelery and the clothing looks good too. It was a really nice choice on the colors. It is a great figure to wrap up the May Customusing Challenge. :)
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge -1st submission 5.24.05
Post by: Gregorbian on June 5, 2005, 05:32 PM
Phruby - awesome job man!  I love how she turned out  ;D  Great jewelry work
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge -1st submission 5.24.05
Post by: ThePerennial on June 5, 2005, 05:48 PM
So has the june "make a smuggler" challenge started yet?
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge -1st submission 5.24.05
Post by: Phrubruh on June 5, 2005, 05:57 PM
Thanks guys. It's funny how many people think I sculpted it or put it together from other parts. Its fun to find figure fodder no one has seen before. I'm pleased with the way she came out.
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge -1st submission 5.24.05
Post by: ThePerennial on June 5, 2005, 06:00 PM
are those articulatd hips, phruby, or are they not articulated? It looks really well done!
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge -1st submission 5.24.05
Post by: Phrubruh on June 5, 2005, 06:05 PM
Those are gi joe style acticulated hips. She can get into alot of funky positions. ;D I do worry about the paint coming off on her sholders when I move them. She has a cote of dull cote. It would have been easier to paint her in pieces, cote it and then assemble her.

Here is a figure I would like to make for the smuggler. She is of course from KOTOR 2.

(http://www.lucasarts.com/games/swkotor_sithlords/images/concept_art/7.jpg)

I'm thinking a Zarana head with Bombstrike torso. Not sure about the legs though.
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge -1st submission 5.24.05
Post by: CHEWIE on June 5, 2005, 07:20 PM
So has the june "make a smuggler" challenge started yet?

Yeah, it's begun.  Everyone can start on their figure, but we're not supposed to show it until the end of the month.

 :P
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge -1st submission 5.24.05
Post by: Ryan on June 5, 2005, 09:46 PM

Yeah, it's begun.  Everyone can start on their figure, but we're not supposed to show it until the end of the month.

 :P

*Looks at CHEWIE suspiciously.......*  :P
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge -1st submission 5.24.05
Post by: CHEWIE on June 5, 2005, 09:48 PM
Ha Ha... funny thing is, I already finished my damn figure.  In 3 weeks, the world can see it.   ;)

 :P
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge -1st submission 5.24.05
Post by: Phrubruh on June 5, 2005, 10:47 PM
Wouldn't it be cool if people posted work in progress pictures of the smuggler here?
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge -1st submission 5.24.05
Post by: CHEWIE on June 6, 2005, 12:05 AM
Yeah, it would be cool, except for two things in my opinion...

- I kind of like seeing the final result and being surprised

- I don't work to well with WIP figures... most of my customs take about 30 minutes or less, I guess I don't make complex ones like most of you guys.

But, majority rules.  If everyone wants to see WIP on this, then that's fine with me.  Mine is already done though.

 :P
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge -1st submission 5.24.05
Post by: Jediknight760071 on June 6, 2005, 12:32 AM
Quote
I guess I don't make complex ones like most of you guys.

Really now,do you think that's true? ::) :P

Does this have to be another chica? That's fine with me, but I've got lots of other ideas.
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge -1st submission 5.24.05
Post by: CHEWIE on June 6, 2005, 12:37 AM
Yeah, I do think that's true.  I can't sculpt at all, and usually just do simple parts swaps and repaints while watching TV.

No, this one doesn't need to be a chica.   Mine's a dude.   ;)

 :P
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge -1st submission 5.24.05
Post by: Ruprecht on June 6, 2005, 01:49 AM
Quote
Not sure about the legs though.

I'd try one of the Baroness (http://www.yojoe.com/action/02/baroness3.shtml) figure's legs.

B

Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge -1st submission 5.24.05
Post by: Darth Delicious on June 6, 2005, 04:34 AM
Those are gi joe style acticulated hips. She can get into alot of funky positions. ;D I do worry about the paint coming off on her sholders when I move them. She has a cote of dull cote. It would have been easier to paint her in pieces, cote it and then assemble her.

Here is a figure I would like to make for the smuggler. She is of course from KOTOR 2.

(http://www.lucasarts.com/games/swkotor_sithlords/images/concept_art/7.jpg)

I'm thinking a Zarana head with Bombstrike torso. Not sure about the legs though.


Damn. That's the one I was going to make, Phruby.  :(

I'll figure something else out, though...I don't want us to be working on the same one, that's no fun. Besides, I think I'll save her for when we get around to a "Bounty Hunter" challenge.  :P

I'm looking forward to seeing your version, though! And I love the vintage style Twi'lek, she looks really keen. Quite original.

-DD
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge -1st submission 5.24.05
Post by: Phrubruh on June 6, 2005, 10:11 AM
Thanks DD. What parts would you use for her? I was going to stay straight gi joe on this one but what would you suggest?

(http://www.yojoe.com/action/03/images/zarana2_large.jpg)
I might be able to use the entire Zarrana body except the arms. The Baroness would work for arms.

(http://www.yojoe.com/action/05/images/baroness6_large.jpg)
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge -1st submission 5.24.05
Post by: Talon_Karrde on June 6, 2005, 01:58 PM
is the June project a female smuggler?  or can it be male?

Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge -1st submission 5.24.05
Post by: CHEWIE on June 6, 2005, 02:02 PM
Male or Female.  Whatever you wish.   :)

 :P
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge -1st submission 5.24.05
Post by: Talon_Karrde on June 6, 2005, 02:14 PM
Male or Female.  Whatever you wish.   :)

 :P


Kewl, thanks Chewie

Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge -Month 2 - SMUGGLER!
Post by: Jeff on June 6, 2005, 02:29 PM
Oooh... I'm in for this one.  I've got a few EU/fan-fic smugglers I could tweak for this challenge.   :)
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge -Month 2 - SMUGGLER!
Post by: Ryan on June 6, 2005, 07:03 PM
Phruby- you could use Djas Puhr for the arms and legs. They would have to be modified of course to sive her the Fett-type gauntlet and Should pads, the boots look pretty similar, you have to modify them above there but they may fit. You could also use a Jango for the belt, it is pretty close and I have seen it done before. I like that Joe head with the pink hair, I think that would be a good choice. The Jacket looks pretty close too, you could try to modified it to show off more cleavage. :)
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge -1st submission 5.24.05
Post by: Darth Delicious on June 6, 2005, 07:34 PM
Thanks DD. What parts would you use for her? I was going to stay straight gi joe on this one but what would you suggest?

(http://www.yojoe.com/action/03/images/zarana2_large.jpg)
I might be able to use the entire Zarrana body except the arms. The Baroness would work for arms.

(http://www.yojoe.com/action/05/images/baroness6_large.jpg)

I'd say you're off yo a good start...the Zarana is perfect for a lot of the body, and the Baroness arms are a good choice. I'd utilize the removable gauntlets from the Deluxe AOTC Jango for her wrist launcher, and check some BBI figures at the TRU for those waist pouches. For the big boots I'd go with a V2 Firefly figure...the purple version. He had boots that would look pretty close, I think.

-DD
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge -Month 2 - SMUGGLER!
Post by: ThePerennial on June 6, 2005, 07:59 PM
I made a really cool fig, but it looks to be more of a bounty hunter than a smuggler, so I'll save him for a bounty hunter challenge, too.

Now to find some potential smuggler fodder. This should be fun!
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge -Month 2 - SMUGGLER!
Post by: CHEWIE on June 6, 2005, 11:28 PM
It is a lot of fun.  I'm glad so many people here have gotten involved.   :)

I guess we could start discussing the 3rd figure for July?

 :P
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge -Month 2 - SMUGGLER!
Post by: Famine on June 6, 2005, 11:31 PM
Sith. :D


Kevin
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge -Month 2 - SMUGGLER!
Post by: Dimetrodon on June 7, 2005, 02:04 AM
I like the idea of the zarana, looks like it could work well for the KOTOR 2 girl.

I'm going to have to make something for this months contest too.
we shall see.
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge -1st submission 5.24.05
Post by: Phrubruh on June 7, 2005, 09:40 AM
Thanks DD. What parts would you use for her? I was going to stay straight gi joe on this one but what would you suggest?

I'd say you're off yo a good start...the Zarana is perfect for a lot of the body, and the Baroness arms are a good choice. I'd utilize the removable gauntlets from the Deluxe AOTC Jango for her wrist launcher, and check some BBI figures at the TRU for those waist pouches. For the big boots I'd go with a V2 Firefly figure...the purple version. He had boots that would look pretty close, I think.

-DD

You mean this firefly v8

(http://www.yojoe.com/action/04/images/firefly8.jpg)
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge -Month 2 - SMUGGLER!
Post by: CHEWIE on June 7, 2005, 10:16 AM
One vote for a Sith so far... anyone have any other ideas, or do you want to go along with Famine's idea?

 :P
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge -Month 2 - SMUGGLER!
Post by: Talon_Karrde on June 7, 2005, 01:31 PM
Sith is cool with me.  Fanfic of course..............?
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge -1st submission 5.24.05
Post by: Darth Delicious on June 7, 2005, 01:41 PM
Thanks DD. What parts would you use for her? I was going to stay straight gi joe on this one but what would you suggest?

I'd say you're off yo a good start...the Zarana is perfect for a lot of the body, and the Baroness arms are a good choice. I'd utilize the removable gauntlets from the Deluxe AOTC Jango for her wrist launcher, and check some BBI figures at the TRU for those waist pouches. For the big boots I'd go with a V2 Firefly figure...the purple version. He had boots that would look pretty close, I think.

-DD

You mean this firefly v8

(http://www.yojoe.com/action/04/images/firefly8.jpg)

That's the one! Can't wait to see what you come up with!

-DD
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge -Month 2 - SMUGGLER!
Post by: CHEWIE on June 7, 2005, 02:34 PM
Yeah, Fan-Fic... funny, I just made a Sith last night, and now Famine comes up with that after I make a Sith...  :P

(http://chewie34.250free.com/SithApprentice01.jpg)

 :P
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge -Month 2 - SMUGGLER!
Post by: Dimetrodon on June 7, 2005, 02:42 PM
Sith would be good maybe.
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge -Month 2 - SMUGGLER!
Post by: Phrubruh on June 7, 2005, 03:57 PM
It all depends on how the ebay gods favor me.
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge -Month 2 - SMUGGLER!
Post by: ThePerennial on June 7, 2005, 07:50 PM
sith also sounds good for me. I wanna showcase my Bounty hunter, but I'd much like to actually work on a custom FOR the custom challenge :P
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge -Month 2 - SMUGGLER!
Post by: Darth Delicious on June 7, 2005, 07:51 PM
You don't happen to have a spare Black Baroness for trade, do you, Phruby?

I used that same torso for Bastila...

-DD
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge -Month 2 - SMUGGLER!
Post by: Jediknight760071 on June 8, 2005, 01:19 AM
I finished mine.

I actually finished it a month ago, but I'm working on my photonovel big time right now and can't spare the time or parts.

Sorry guys..hope it doesn't disappoint. :-\
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge -Month 2 - SMUGGLER!
Post by: Phrubruh on June 8, 2005, 09:51 AM
You don't happen to have a spare Black Baroness for trade, do you, Phruby?

I wish. I don't even have one for myself yet.
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge -Month 2 - SMUGGLER!
Post by: CHEWIE on June 8, 2005, 10:21 AM
I finished mine almost a week ago... just 3 more weeks until the big reveal!  ;)

 :P
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge -Month 2 - SMUGGLER!
Post by: Phrubruh on June 13, 2005, 09:44 AM
I got the parts for my smuggler. I hope they go together well.
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge -Month 2 - SMUGGLER!
Post by: CHEWIE on June 13, 2005, 10:55 AM
Sweet.  If it's anything like your Twi'lek, we're all in for a treat.   :)

 :P
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge -Month 2 - SMUGGLER!
Post by: CHEWIE on June 20, 2005, 11:07 AM
Just a reminder, submissions are due in 10 days.

 :P
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge -Month 2 - SMUGGLER!
Post by: Phrubruh on June 20, 2005, 05:26 PM
If my stupid Zarrana ever shows up I just might make this deadline. ;)
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge -Month 2 - SMUGGLER!
Post by: Dimetrodon on June 20, 2005, 05:40 PM
I'm having trouble finding arms for my guy, Not sure what I'm gonna do yet.
Also, if your Zarana never shows up, LMK.
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge -Month 2 - SMUGGLER!
Post by: ThePerennial on June 20, 2005, 10:39 PM
OH! for next month, instead of doing a sith, how about we do a "What if" custom month; kinda like the customs version of "Star wars: infinites", where we make customs of star wars characters based on any kind of "What if" question. you guys in for that?
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge -Month 2 - SMUGGLER!
Post by: Phrubruh on June 21, 2005, 12:19 AM
I have a design for a sith all ready. Infinities in August.

My Zarana came today. I've put the parts together for my smuggler. She is based off the girl in KOTOR II. I need a pouch belt from some army guy. I also need to cut off her right arm and put on Jangos gauntlet. Then of course paint her up.

Here is where she stands now.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v308/phruby/smugglerwip1.jpg)


Because this is JediDefender, I have another picture of her with her 'special' friend. ;)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v308/phruby/smuggler2.jpg)
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge -Month 2 - SMUGGLER!
Post by: Dimetrodon on June 21, 2005, 03:26 AM
dinner for two?  ;)

pretty cool so far
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge -Month 2 - SMUGGLER!
Post by: Darth Delicious on June 21, 2005, 05:03 AM
Phruby,

Do you have a deluxe AOTC Jango? He has removable, snap-on gauntlets. I used them on an ARC COmmander, but they'd work for Mira without you having to cut her up. Sharp objects can be dangerous.  ;)

-DD
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge -Month 2 - SMUGGLER!
Post by: Phrubruh on June 21, 2005, 10:03 AM
Unfortunately, I don't. I was going to use the one with removeable head for the gauntlet.  I'll be careful. I havn't lost any fingers...yet.  :o
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge -Month 2 - SMUGGLER!
Post by: CHEWIE on June 21, 2005, 01:12 PM
Man I can't wait to see what you guys come up with.  I'm working on a second one... is it ok with you guys if I have two submissions?

 :P
 
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge -Month 2 - SMUGGLER!
Post by: CHEWIE on June 21, 2005, 02:17 PM
I was thinking maybe we could start discussing the 3rd character... I kinda wanted to make them all EU, but after seeing a recent Padme custom at www.thecustomalliance.com, I was thinking we might want to try to make some different ROTS Padme figures?  Check out this piece of work done by JEDIDOUG at the alliance -

(http://www.thecustomalliance.com/jedidoug/rots_padme.jpg)

 :P
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge -Month 2 - SMUGGLER!
Post by: ThePerennial on June 21, 2005, 03:14 PM
Man I can't wait to see what you guys come up with.  I'm working on a second one... is it ok with you guys if I have two submissions?

 :P
 

I personally don't mind. I haven't started on mine yet. Exams are killing me along with my customizing time :P
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge -Month 2 - SMUGGLER!
Post by: Kit Fisto on June 22, 2005, 10:36 AM
Hmm cool ideas!

I'd like to enter next month. have you guys desided which theme you're gonna do?
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge -Month 2 - SMUGGLER!
Post by: CHEWIE on June 22, 2005, 10:40 AM
There's still over a week left on the "SMUGGLER" one - that might give you time to make one for the June deadline!

As for July, I don't believe we've decided yet, but I'd like to go with any version of a ROTS Padme.

 :P
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge -Month 2 - SMUGGLER!
Post by: Ryan on June 24, 2005, 03:07 PM
Well I started on mine yesterday, and one smuggler has all of a sudden turned into 2 as well :P. So when can we start posting these? I hope to finish by the end of the day but I'm not sure that'll happen.

ROTS Padme is ok with me I guess, but I thought we were planning on doing Sith? I have wanted to do the same Padme that JEDIDOUG did, but I know mine won't turn out as good.
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge -Month 2 - SMUGGLER!
Post by: Phrubruh on June 24, 2005, 03:47 PM
There's still over a week left on the "SMUGGLER" one - that might give you time to make one for the June deadline!

As for July, I don't believe we've decided yet, but I'd like to go with any version of a ROTS Padme.

 :P

I thought we were doing a sith for July?
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge -Month 2 - SMUGGLER!
Post by: CHEWIE on June 24, 2005, 03:52 PM
I'm an idiot.  A Sith it is!

Then maybe a Padme in August?  Or something else, I'm ok with whatever we do.

Here's some other possible ideas for later months -

- Bounty Hunter
- War Droid
- Outcast post-ROTS Jedi

 :P
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge -Month 2 - SMUGGLER!
Post by: Famine on June 24, 2005, 03:59 PM
Hooray for Sith!

Kevin
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge -Month 2 - SMUGGLER!
Post by: Phrubruh on June 25, 2005, 12:04 PM
A war droid would go great with my planned Klixton.
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge -Month 2 - SMUGGLER!
Post by: Kit Fisto on June 25, 2005, 01:19 PM
If it's a sith, I'm in

Wardroids and bountyhunters are coole as well! I'll keep an check these boards
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge -Month 2 - SMUGGLER!
Post by: Commander CuDa on June 25, 2005, 07:16 PM
Have you guys done asassins like Zan and Zu ? Or are they nobodys ? I just was reading a book last night infact the first SW book I ever picked up. And they are in it . They are 2 chicks I guess ... Its hard to remember my slave c I was working on and all its paint kinda screwed up my head lol so i dont remember .
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge -Month 2 - SMUGGLER!
Post by: CHEWIE on June 26, 2005, 01:34 AM
CuDa, we're trying to mostly make these fan-fiction.   :)

 :P
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge -Month 2 - SMUGGLER!
Post by: Commander CuDa on June 26, 2005, 02:45 AM
CuDa, we're trying to mostly make these fan-fiction.   :)

 :P


OOOOOOOoooooo lol whoops  :P So just so I no is fan fiction then gonna be just made up stuff ? I feel stupid again lol .
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge -Month 2 - SMUGGLER!
Post by: CHEWIE on June 26, 2005, 03:46 AM
Yep, just something from your imagination.  Most of my customs are that way, kind of like the Ora Tella figure (with the Shaak Ti head).

Also, last month's submissions were fan fiction "Star Wars Hotties" -

By Sith Lord Chaos -

(http://img244.echo.cx/img244/1653/togrutastripper0ot.jpg)

By Darth Delicious -

(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y289/JohnnyDelicious/Twilekscoundrel.jpg)

By CHEWIE -

(http://chewie34.250free.com/TwilekDancer.jpg)

By Jediknight760071 -

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v355/DynamiteGelatine/Smuggler2.jpg)

By Master_Phruby -

(http://www.twcory.com/Gallery/UserFiles/Twi'lik%20dancer.jpg)

 :P
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge -Month 2 - SMUGGLER!
Post by: Commander CuDa on June 26, 2005, 04:35 AM
Ok sweet . I like the top one that cool lookin Good work . I might give it a go when I get more figs im still very new so I might have to wait tell i find some cheap deals. Shaak Ti is one of the coolest looking figs. So I might try to do a custom one of her out. Or are you guys still doing that kinda custom for the month?
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge -Month 2 - SMUGGLER!
Post by: Ryan on June 26, 2005, 05:40 AM
Sorry my entry is a bit early but I'm going camping for a few days, so I figured I post it now, it is only 4 days from the end of the month, go ahead and slap me if I did something wrong.   :P

For my entry I made a Nikto Smuggler. I for got I had the Nikto parts and I had the other pieces lying around for awhile and I just never got around to using them. The parts consist of:

The backpack is removable, it is a POTF2 Sandtrooper with a pair of Sith binoculars, 2 Endor mines, a clone commader hanle thingy, some antenna that I'm not sure where it came from ::), an Obi-Wan pilot satellite dish, and part of a skiff guard pole.. The drybrushing isn't quite as bright or pronounced but the flash really brought it out, I think it looks better in person. So here it is hope you guys like it. ;D

(http://sithlordchaos.250free.com/NiktoSmuggle1.jpg)(http://sithlordchaos.250free.com/NiktoSmuggler.jpg)(http://sithlordchaos.250free.com/NiktoSmugglerBack.jpg)
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge -Month 2 - SMUGGLER!
Post by: ThePerennial on June 26, 2005, 04:03 PM
That is one nice smuggler. I love how dry brushing brings things out; it's so cool!





Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge -Month 2 - SMUGGLER!
Post by: Gregorbian on June 26, 2005, 08:15 PM
Good job on that Nikto smuggler, he turned out nice  ;D
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge -Month 2 - SMUGGLER!
Post by: CHEWIE on June 27, 2005, 01:31 AM
WOW!!!  Sith Lord Chaos, that is totally awesome.

You really outdid yourself on this one as far as I am concerned.  I simply love it and will probably copy it for myself.

You came up with a great use of parts that I've never seen anyone attempt.  The Ten Numb body is absolutely perfect for this and really makes him look like a figure made scratch built.  Doesn't look recognizable at all.

Great use of greeblies to come up with the backpack - it doesn't even look like a Sandtrooper pack at all now.

I still like your dancer from last month a little more, but that's just because I'm a pervert.  This is actually a superior figure in my opinion.

AWESOME JOB!!!

 :P
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge -Month 2 - SMUGGLER!
Post by: Phrubruh on June 28, 2005, 10:03 AM
My smuggler is almost done. She got a new right arm with jango gauntlet. I'm going to have to smooth out the left arm to match. Now she needs painting. I would have had her finished sooner except I had a commission to finish. I'll post the commission tonight.
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge -Month 2 - SMUGGLER!
Post by: CHEWIE on June 28, 2005, 10:36 AM
Sounds pretty sweet!  Mine has been complete for a few weeks, but I might throw together a second one tonight if I have time.

 :P
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge -Month 2 - SMUGGLER!
Post by: Phrubruh on June 28, 2005, 11:04 PM
Ok. The black hole clone trooper is done. Now I'm working on our smuggler. Anyone know her name from KOTOR II?  I've added Jango's gauntlet in this picture. The arms are smoothed out with sculpty. Now I need to paint her up.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v308/phruby/smugglerwip2.jpg)
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge -Month 2 - SMUGGLER!
Post by: Ryan on June 29, 2005, 12:03 AM
She is looking pretty good so far Phruby. I think her name is Mira, I don't think I ever used her in KOTOR, she wasn't too good, but she was a cool character.
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge -Month 2 - SMUGGLER!
Post by: CHEWIE on June 29, 2005, 12:17 AM
Yep, Mira is her name I think.  Looks like you are off to a good start.

(http://kotorworld.uw.hu/images/kotor2/Mira.jpg)

(http://kauler.com/games/kotor/mira-exoskeleton-1.jpg)

Mine will be posted Thursday night.

 :P
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge -Month 2 - SMUGGLER!
Post by: CHEWIE on June 30, 2005, 01:24 AM
Here's mine -

(http://chewie34.250free.com/Smuggler.jpg)

I made him almost a month ago.  Right after I finished him, Darth Delicious made an Ash Jedi, and kind of stole my thunder with the head I used.   ;)

Anyways, pretty simple custom.  I wanted a "Han Solo look" to him, so I used a VOTC Han body, the Ash head from the Army of Darkness line, and some gloves from a 21st Century XD German figure.  And did some repainting.  I think I'll repaint his boots a solid black.

 :P
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge -Month 2 - SMUGGLER!
Post by: Ryan on June 30, 2005, 01:44 AM
Sweet!! AoD rules! :) Ash makes a perfect smuggler, I love it CHEWIE! I think the boots will look better solid, it will help seperate them from the pants. Do we get to see your second figure too? :)
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge -Month 2 - SMUGGLER!
Post by: CHEWIE on June 30, 2005, 10:34 AM
Thanks SLC - I agree, the boots need to be a jet black or something.  I didn't get to finish my other smuggler yet, but will try to tonight, and get a pic or two up of him too.

 :P
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge -Month 2 - SMUGGLER!
Post by: Phrubruh on June 30, 2005, 10:56 AM
Very cool chewie. He is nicely weathered and the Ash head works great! Bruce Campbel makes a great Han Solo. I wonder how he would look as Indiana Jones since Ford is looking really old. What might be cool is to give him a star wars-ish looking chainsaw for a hand.

Mine is finished. I'll post a picture tonight.
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge -Month 2 - SMUGGLER!
Post by: Gregorbian on June 30, 2005, 04:34 PM
Cool custom CHEWIE!  He turned out really cool.  I'm not too fond of the gloved hands, but that's just my personal preference.  Ash Solo, eh?  ;)

I like Master_Phruby's idea of a star-wars chainsaw hand  8)
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge -Month 2 - SMUGGLER!
Post by: JediSpyke on June 30, 2005, 04:49 PM
[quote author=Master_Phruby
Very cool chewie. He is nicely weathered and the Ash head works great! Bruce Campbel makes a great Han Solo. I wonder how he would look as Indiana Jones since Ford is looking really old. What might be cool is to give him a star wars-ish looking chainsaw for a hand.

Quote

Hi y'all... figured since I delurked on Rebelscum, I might as well come out into the open over here also.

I agree the figure needs to have some jet black boots or perhaps some dark brown ones; just something to make a more noticable difference. As for a chainsaw hand; if you recall, Lak Sirvak(?) came with some thing that looks very much like a chainsaw and it fit over his arm. Perhaps that could be modified??

The basic Han body is one of those that lends itself very well to various customs. I like the ones were you can take the vest off. I've used one of his vest on some other figure I made and it looked nice.

JediSpyke
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge -Month 2 - SMUGGLER!
Post by: Gregorbian on June 30, 2005, 05:06 PM
Welcome JediSpyke!  ;D
Do you have a picture of that Lak Sivrak (or whatever he's called) chainsaw thing?
Another idea for a chainsaw would be the chainsaw that came with the Stikfas Firefighter action figure kit.  I'll try to dig mine up to see how compatible it would be...
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge -Month 2 - SMUGGLER!
Post by: CHEWIE on June 30, 2005, 05:32 PM
Chainsaw... that chainsaw... I think a Chainsaber would be cool.   :D

I probably won't make him a chainsaw or anything, he's just supposed to be a regular smuggler. 

As for the gloves, I thought it added a different touch, and made it look a bit different from a Han.

 :P
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge -Month 2 - SMUGGLER!
Post by: Gregorbian on June 30, 2005, 06:31 PM
Chainsaw... that chainsaw... I think a Chainsaber would be cool.   :D

I probably won't make him a chainsaw or anything, he's just supposed to be a regular smuggler. 

As for the gloves, I thought it added a different touch, and made it look a bit different from a Han.

 :P

Chainsaber, eh?  :::Drool:::  :P
The gloves look good, they just didn't do it for me.  Still, it's an awesome custom CHEWIE  ;D
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge -Month 2 - SMUGGLER!
Post by: Phrubruh on June 30, 2005, 08:08 PM
Hey, thats not a bad idea for a chainsaber. It would basically be a blade that is reflected back at a different position on the handle.

Anyway, my smuggler Mira is finished. Here is the picture.

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

I left a few details off of her since this thread is more about imagination than accuracy. I just didn't feel like spending more money for those extra pieces.
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge -Month 2 - SMUGGLER!
Post by: Gregorbian on June 30, 2005, 08:18 PM
Cool, she turned out great.  I really like the Jango gauntlet, it adds a nice touch.
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge -Month 2 - SMUGGLER!
Post by: Ryan on June 30, 2005, 08:24 PM
She looks great phruby! :) Her belt should be brown, and f I remeber correctly the undershirt should be more of a green color.

 Do you have any other KOTOR2 figures? :)
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge -Month 2 - SMUGGLER!
Post by: Phrubruh on June 30, 2005, 10:39 PM
The only other ones I have are from KOTOR 1. Mission Veo and Carth.

(http://www.thecustomalliance.com/hruby/kotor.jpg)
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge -Month 2 - SMUGGLER!
Post by: Phrubruh on June 30, 2005, 11:47 PM
Hows this for a Sith Lord?  It's not mine even though I will eventually make one just like it.  ;D

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v308/phruby/jg-sithwitch.jpg)
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge -Month 2 - SMUGGLER!
Post by: CHEWIE on July 1, 2005, 01:22 AM
Phruby, I love your Mira figure!  She turned out great.  That's a great use of parts, and the thing that really sets it apart for me is the gauntlet.  Even though it's a GI Joe body is still has the Star Wars feel to it.  If you have any pics of her with a lightsaber, that would be cool.  Or even a group shot of your KOTOR stuff.

The Sith Lord is freaking scary!  I almost jumped out of my chair and hid behind the couch when I saw it!   :o

 :P

Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge -Month 2 - SMUGGLER!
Post by: Phrubruh on July 1, 2005, 10:02 AM
Thanks Chewie. I'll take a group shot and give her a lightsaber. Where is everybody else's figures?
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge -Month 2 - SMUGGLER!
Post by: CHEWIE on July 1, 2005, 10:14 AM
I think we've got a few slackers!    ;)

C'mon Gregorbian, Jediknight, Darth Delicious (and others) - I know you want to show your work.   :)

 :P
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge -Month 2 - SMUGGLER!
Post by: Gregorbian on July 1, 2005, 10:35 AM
Me?  Ummmmm.... oops.  I actually never considered entering for these, not sure why.  Maybe I'll catch up on the next month's customs  ;)
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge -Month 2 - SMUGGLER!
Post by: CHEWIE on July 1, 2005, 10:52 AM
You ought too!  And hell, you can still submit a Smuggler late!   ;)

 :P

Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge -Month 2 - SMUGGLER!
Post by: don on July 1, 2005, 06:35 PM
My first custom post here, and it's a submission for July's Sith. Yoda said 'always two there are' I really havn't decided which should be the master and which should be the apprentice.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v400/newwavedon/sithtwo.jpg)

The evil-quay was made using the upper body of POTJ Obi-Wan Kenobi (Jedi Training Gear) (http://www.rebelscum.com/POTJobiwanjt.asp), the lower body of the Darth Maul (Sith Lord) figure (http://www.rebelscum.com/episodeImaulsg.asp), the head of a weequay, and the braid from some Leia figure. Also his lightsaber was made from a weequay vibro-ax and some colored styrene rod I found at a local hobby shop. I should paint that lightsaber hilt though...
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v400/newwavedon/sithapp.jpg)

For the Sith-Twi'lek I used the upper body of theClone Wars Asajj Ventress (http://www.rebelscum.com/CW0347asajjventress.asp), the lower body of a Saga Padme Amidala (Droid Factory Chase) (http://www.rebelscum.com/sw0304padmedfc.asp), and the head of Lyn Me, the Jabba dancer. I had to dremel out the neck to fit it on the ball jointed Ventress neck.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v400/newwavedon/sithchick.jpg)
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge -Month 2 - SMUGGLER!
Post by: CHEWIE on July 1, 2005, 06:42 PM
Wow, great stuff don!  Usually we wait until the end of the month before submitting, but that's ok, this is a good start and will give the rest of us something to inspire us. 

Weequay - This is far and away probably the coolest Weequay species-type alien I've seen anyone make.  Such a great selection of parts and it all blends together perfectly.  He looks like one mean Sith Lord...

Twi'lek - The Ventress and Padme bodies link up great!  And very good job blending the paint to make it look like one jumpsuit.  She looks pretty evil, but I'd have to give the nod to the Weequay as being the Master.  He looks very tough.

Great addition to this month's Customizing Challenge, and please feel free to open your own personal thread like several others of us have done to showcase your work.   :)

 :P

Title: better late than never
Post by: Tijuanajedi on July 1, 2005, 11:54 PM
Hey guys, I am sorry that I was not able to post this last month on time, but work was kicking my butt, anyway here is my smuggler/bounty hunter.

http://client.webshots.com/photo/283335280/383879988TwmNcs

Hope you enjoy her. ;D
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge -Month 2 - SMUGGLER!
Post by: CHEWIE on July 2, 2005, 12:23 AM
Yes, I do like her... she would also qualify for the Star Wars "Hottie" we made last month.  I really like the red paint scheme (and guys, there is a second pic of her on there with her helmet off so check it out).

Very cool and thanks for showing us your work over here.  Feel free to continue to add more of your customs here.   :)

 :P
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge -Month 2 - SMUGGLER!
Post by: Tijuanajedi on July 2, 2005, 12:33 AM
Thanks for the kind words Chewie, I really like the site and I am starting to figure out how to make a little better custom's than what I was doing so the encouragement helps.
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge -Month 2 - SMUGGLER!
Post by: CHEWIE on July 2, 2005, 01:02 AM
We're all learning and trying to get better with every custom we make.  Your work is something to be proud of.   :)

 :P
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge -Month 2 - SMUGGLER!
Post by: Gregorbian on July 3, 2005, 12:14 PM
Great Work Don and TijuanaJedi!

Don - That Weequay Sith is very cool.  I like the Leia braid.  The Twi-Lek Sith turned out great as well.  She looks overconfident, which is awesome.   ;)  Like CHEWIE, I'd give the Weequay the title Sith Lord and the Twi-Lek Sith Apprentice.

TijuanaJedi - Great use of an otherwise useless body.  It actually looks perfect!  Cool idea too  ;D
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge -Month 2 - SMUGGLER!
Post by: Phrubruh on July 3, 2005, 09:19 PM
Gosh, people are already submitting sith lords. I should probably get busy. That is why I'm trying to get my group project figures together early in the month so I can get that sith lord together.
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge -Month 2 - SMUGGLER!
Post by: CHEWIE on July 7, 2005, 11:24 PM
Anyone have any more Smugglers to submit?

 :P
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge -Month 2 - SMUGGLER!
Post by: Gregorbian on July 8, 2005, 12:37 AM
Anyone have any more Smugglers to submit?

 :P

I ordered some custom fodder off of eBay the other day, but I'm pretty sure they won't get here for a while...
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge -Month 2 - SMUGGLER!
Post by: ThePerennial on July 8, 2005, 09:59 PM
Anyone have any more Smugglers to submit?

 :P

I've got a zabral spacer/smuggler that I'll post later. I still have to sand down the neckpost on the body, though.
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge -Month 2 - SMUGGLER!
Post by: Phrubruh on July 9, 2005, 11:47 AM
My sith lord is almost done. He just needs painting. I'm planning on making a second since there are always two.

I was thinking that for the next challenge we could make customs of ourselves. FFURG did this about five years ago and I think we need to update it.

Customs of us (http://www.ffurg.com/casting_call/cc-ff.htm)
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge -Month 2 - SMUGGLER!
Post by: CHEWIE on July 9, 2005, 12:04 PM
Customs of us

I remember seeing that... I suppose we could do that.  Kinda a totally different idea!

I say we stick with the Sith Lord idea for July, then make August or September that one.   :)

 :P
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge -Month 2 - SMUGGLER!
Post by: Phrubruh on July 9, 2005, 02:40 PM
I present to you Darth Chow-Mame!

(http://www.twcory.com/Gallery/UserFiles/Darth%20ChowMane.jpg)
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge -Month 2 - SMUGGLER!
Post by: CHEWIE on July 9, 2005, 10:49 PM
Ha!  A Gungan Sith!

While it is a bit silly, I do like the hood thing you made for him.  And the cloak might be a good start to make a Rep Teers Gungan Official someday...

 :P
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge -Month 2 - SMUGGLER!
Post by: Phrubruh on July 9, 2005, 11:08 PM
Arn't all Gungans aligned to the dark side?
 ;)

Basically this one was made from some parts I had stashed away. I'm going to try to make some customs like you do Chewie. Nothing based on EU or references. Just stuff from the parts I have around and my imagination.
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge -Month 2 - SMUGGLER!
Post by: Gregorbian on July 11, 2005, 02:59 PM
Great Sith Master_Phruby!   ;D
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge -Month 2 - SMUGGLER!
Post by: ThePerennial on July 11, 2005, 07:18 PM
Well, here's my late submission for the Smuggler Challenge: Balosar Spacer/Smuggler  Fenn Sleazebaggano. He's a relative of Elan Sleazebaggano, the low-life at the Outlnader club who tried to sell Obi-Wan some deathsticks. Incidentally, Fenn is Elan's Drug smuggler, among other odd jobs.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v25/Sakamaku/P1010224.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v25/Sakamaku/P1010231.jpg)
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge -Month 2 - SMUGGLER!
Post by: Gregorbian on July 11, 2005, 07:29 PM
Haha, that's great!  I like the backstory. 
I think you should try giving the body a paintjob to distinguish him some more from regular clone pilots though.l
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge -Month 2 - SMUGGLER!
Post by: CHEWIE on July 11, 2005, 08:06 PM
Wonderul!  Glad to see another submission, and the Clone body works very well for him.  Good backstory too!

 :P
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge -Month 2 - SMUGGLER!
Post by: ThePerennial on July 11, 2005, 10:51 PM
Haha, that's great!  I like the backstory. 
I think you should try giving the body a paintjob to distinguish him some more from regular clone pilots though.l

 Thanks for the comments guys! I was actually thinking of painting his white body armour and gloves and moonboots, but I wasn't too sure what colour. Any suggestions?
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge -Month 2 - SMUGGLER!
Post by: CHEWIE on July 11, 2005, 11:09 PM
Hmmm... I think that a dark color to offset it against the jumpsuit would look cool.  Maybe even black would look good?

 :P
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge -Month 2 - SMUGGLER!
Post by: Phrubruh on July 12, 2005, 10:58 AM
Cool smuggler ThePerennial. I think Chewie is right. Making the suit black would really add to the quality of the figure. The hair kind of reminds me of those anime kids you see in video games. What if you made the hair blue or green in that spirit?
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge -Month 2 - SMUGGLER!
Post by: Gregorbian on July 12, 2005, 12:44 PM
I agree with CHEWIE on the darker colors and I like Master_Phruby's idea of some crazy coloring for the hair. 

I received my Smuggler custom fodder yesterday and made my smuggler today (I'm stuck home today waiting for the phone technician ::)) so whenever my internet is back up, I'll post some pics ;D
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge -Month 2 - SMUGGLER!
Post by: ThePerennial on July 12, 2005, 03:41 PM
Hmmm... I think that a dark color to offset it against the jumpsuit would look cool.  Maybe even black would look good?

 :P

I was thinking of making it black, but it would look exactly like a mandalorian custom I'm making (Ghez Hokan from the Republic commando novel. He's got a tan jumpsuit and gunmetal black body armour) and in the end it would bug me. Maybe if I tinted the black with another colour it wouldn't bother me as much. Or perhaps I can paint it a flat black and drybrush over it with silver. How do you guys feel about that?


Also, I was thinking of giving Fenn's hair a grey drybrush, but when I read your post, Gergorbian; I felt as if a dark blue drybrushing would work well.
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge -Month 2 - SMUGGLER!
Post by: CHEWIE on July 12, 2005, 04:46 PM
Hmmm... maybe make his armor red then, with silver drybrushing?

 :P
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge -Month 2 - SMUGGLER!
Post by: Gregorbian on July 12, 2005, 09:02 PM
I know I'm really late and that we're doing a Sith now (I have an idea for that guy), but here's my Smuggler:

Smuggler:
(http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y23/Gregorbian/Smuggler2.jpg)
(http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y23/Gregorbian/Smuggler1.jpg)
(http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y23/Gregorbian/Smuggler3.jpg)
(http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y23/Gregorbian/Smuggler4.jpg)

Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge -Month 2 - SMUGGLER!
Post by: ThePerennial on July 12, 2005, 10:11 PM
I love that! It's one of the most creative uses for Dengar. I'm tired of him being used to "Fat AT-AT driver" customs. It's refreshing to see him used like that!
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge -Month 2 - SMUGGLER!
Post by: Gregorbian on July 12, 2005, 11:26 PM
Thanks man, after getting the Saga Dengar, I knew I had to do some sort of custom with him and this Smuggler Challenge was the perfect opportunity.  He's actually one of my favorite customs so far...
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge -Month 2 - SMUGGLER!
Post by: Commander CuDa on July 13, 2005, 07:11 AM
I guess now I have use for this guy. He is a Ex con/ bounty hunter/ smuggler. His name is Aruala (a-roo-la) also my daughters name backwards lol. I used a clone #41 body and a clone commander head hands and helmet o yeh and a shaved down skirt cause the clone 41's are to fat. I thought he seemed like a smuggler type so here is my entry. If I cant enter him I understand its just my first custom ship and 3rd figure custom.


(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y266/clonecommander1/green%20custom%20cc/000_1130.jpg)

An prisoner who escaped the same time Jango Fett broke out of a prison colony. The prison colony had on loan 10 Imperial ships. With two stolen, the rest of the ships on loan were destroyed by Boba Fett as he flew away from the prison colony.
Aruala Gave his new ship the title the Slave-C.
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge -Month 2 - SMUGGLER!
Post by: Phrubruh on July 13, 2005, 09:51 AM
I like the use of the dengar body. It gives me an idea for what to do with those dengars that are at AHF TRU near me. What if I made a really fat 501st leagon clone trooper?
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge -Month 2 - SMUGGLER!
Post by: CHEWIE on July 13, 2005, 10:29 AM
Gregorbian - I love the use of the Dengar body.  It's a good match for that head.  What really strikes me is the paint scheme.  It really makes him stand out.  I like the cape too, it adds character to him.

CuDa - Of course you can enter him.  This is a fantastic custom.  I really enjoyed seeing this project of yours come along.  So, if he's an Ex con/bounty hunter/smuggler, what is he now?  And where did he get the Clone armor and the ship?  I'd like to hear more of a backstory for him.  He's very cool!

 :P

Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge -Month 2 - SMUGGLER!
Post by: Tijuanajedi on July 13, 2005, 10:34 AM
Really Cool Custom and I like the story and the ship, you really make use of the slave 1's out there for customizing, hey I have a extra naboo fighter any suggestions?

Thanks.
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge -Month 2 - SMUGGLER!
Post by: Gregorbian on July 13, 2005, 10:36 AM
Thanks for your comments guys  ;D

CuDa - cool backstory, I would also like to know how he got the Clone Armor.   8)
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge -Month 2 - SMUGGLER!
Post by: Commander CuDa on July 13, 2005, 01:40 PM
CONT:

 Aruala Took his armor from one of the storage bays near the hanger he arived in 4 years ago. And the same hanger he was about to escape from .
 The storage bay held his own X type armor that was taken from him the day he arrived. A young Aruala was a Clone Commander before being arrested. He was placed on the prison colony Oovo IV for life due to ordering his troopers to shoot down a stolen republic gun ship. With one miss fire and a rocket slamming into what would be known as an Imperial shuttle killing 26 people. Six crew and 20 troopers.
In a matter of days he was to be placed in prison for the rest of his life.Tell one day......

After stealing his armor back from the storage bay he stumbled across a hanger full of Firespray-class attack ships made by KSE (Kurt Systems Enginering). He had heard many of these ships fly over his cell day and night on patrol durring his stay. Watching the ships attack random prisoners working in the yard he became very well aware of what kind of fire power the ships had.
Before leaving the colony with his new ship re named the Slave C , Aruala turned his ship around and destroyed the remaining ships in the hanger.
To refit his new ship with the weapons he needed, Aruala turned what was left of his life to being a first class killer and  smuggler. KSE  ships became very popular with bounty hunters a few years later with new modified Firespray-class ships also known as ... The Slave type ships.

 :P
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge -Month 2 - SMUGGLER!
Post by: CHEWIE on July 13, 2005, 02:59 PM
Damn cool backstory... you are definitlely creative... ought to try your hand at a photonovel someday.

 :P
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge -Month 2 - SMUGGLER!
Post by: Gregorbian on July 13, 2005, 03:17 PM
Nice backstory CuDa!  ;D
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge -Month 2 - SMUGGLER!
Post by: Commander CuDa on July 13, 2005, 08:15 PM
Thanks guys  ;D

    It would be cool trying a photo nov but I would prob suck at it lol. If I could do one though I would want to use photo shop and a mix of home made back grounds. I kinda been thinking about doing one based on this figure after seeing your photo novs Chewie and how cool they looked. Starting out with how he became a Clone commander to his life after the prison colony and going from bad to good ... and maybe back to being good.  :P
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge -Month 2 - SMUGGLER!
Post by: Phrubruh on July 15, 2005, 10:25 AM
Since we are in July. Shouldn't the topic be changed to Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 3 Sith Lords ?
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 3 - SITH LORDS!
Post by: CHEWIE on July 15, 2005, 10:56 AM
Updated!   ;)

Here's some ideas maybe to help entice some other people to join in the fun -

(http://mattdixon.co.uk/Images/Sith.jpg)

(http://www.starwars.com/databank/character/exarkun/img/eu_bg.jpg)

(http://www.lucasarts.com/games/swkotor_sithlords/images/screenshots/XBOXScreens/32.jpg)

(http://www.lucasarts.com/games/swkotor_sithlords/images/screenshots/XBOXScreens/29.jpg)

(http://www.cjproductions.co.uk/images/drawings/sith_female.jpg)

(http://www.jenscornelis.de/weblog/malak.jpg)

These are just a little something to hopefully inspire a few more people.   :)

 :P
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 3 - SITH LORDS!
Post by: Phrubruh on July 17, 2005, 05:30 PM
By using spare parts, I'm designing a sith witch of my own design. She is going to have red string hair and I'm planning on using black eletrical tape for her "outfit". You will see what I mean soon. Anyway here is a work in progress picture.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v308/phruby/sithwitchwip1.jpg)
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 3 - SITH LORDS!
Post by: Gregorbian on July 17, 2005, 09:03 PM
Here is my submission:

Jawa Sith
Head: Small OTC Jawa
Torso/Arms: ROTS #3 Yoda
Legs: Small OTC Jawa

(http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y23/Gregorbian/JawaSith2.jpg)


Evil Triumphs:
(http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y23/Gregorbian/JawaSith8.jpg)
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 3 - SITH LORDS!
Post by: ThePerennial on July 17, 2005, 10:37 PM
I know i'm nitpicking, But the firespray-class attack/policing ships like the Slave I or the Slave C is made by Kuat systems, not Kurt systems.
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 3 - SITH LORDS!
Post by: Phrubruh on July 18, 2005, 09:54 AM
That jawa sith lord is funny! Great idea! I wonder how he would do in a fight with my gungan.
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 3 - SITH LORDS!
Post by: CHEWIE on July 18, 2005, 10:24 AM
Phruby - That looks like a great start!  Excellent use of parts, and she looks really evil.  What legs are those?

Gregorbian - Very funny my friend, and he looks damn cool.  Not too sure there were actually ever any Force-Sensitive Jawas, but who cares.  It's the idea in itself that makes this one entertaining.  I love it.  And it looks really good too.  I just love the evil red eyes.  The custom Jedi is nice too with the Bail head.

 :P
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 3 - SITH LORDS!
Post by: Gregorbian on July 18, 2005, 12:35 PM
That jawa sith lord is funny! Great idea! I wonder how he would do in a fight with my gungan.

Hrmmmm, I'm sure half of the universe would be destroyed in their fight for dominance  ;)

Thanks CHEWIE, I love those Jawas so I figured it would be a fun custom to make. 
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 3 - SITH LORDS!
Post by: Phrubruh on July 18, 2005, 02:03 PM
Phruby - That looks like a great start!  Excellent use of parts, and she looks really evil.  What legs are those?

Those are from a figure named Lillth in the Darkstalkers line. I used her torso for my Winter figure a while ago. Now I'm finally using her legs. Still got some arms and wings to get rid of.
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 3 - SITH LORDS!
Post by: CHEWIE on July 18, 2005, 02:44 PM
I really like all the mics. parts you're using lately... and the fan fic stuff too!

 :P
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 3 - SITH LORDS!
Post by: Phrubruh on July 18, 2005, 04:20 PM
Just trying to reduce my fodder bin size.
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 3 - SITH LORDS!
Post by: CHEWIE on July 18, 2005, 04:36 PM
Got a lot of extra stuff eh?  I've got a ton of extra "junk" that is priceless to me.   :)

Actually last month, I was in need of money and forced to put my Unleashed collection on ebay along with a few army-builders.  I have a bad feeling I am going to need to do something similar again.   :(

 :P
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 3 - SITH LORDS!
Post by: ThePerennial on July 18, 2005, 08:43 PM
Phruby - That looks like a great start!  Excellent use of parts, and she looks really evil.  What legs are those?

Those are from a figure named Lillth in the Darkstalkers line. I used her torso for my Winter figure a while ago. Now I'm finally using her legs. Still got some arms and wings to get rid of.

 They have star wars action figure-scaled darkstalkers figures? NO WAY! This I have to see!
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 3 - SITH LORDS!
Post by: Sarge on July 19, 2005, 08:00 AM
A couple of Sith lords I did a few years back:

(http://webzoom.freewebs.com/sargescustoms/Darth_Yarkon.jpg) (http://webzoom.freewebs.com/sargescustoms/Lord_Vel.jpg)

One on the left is Darth Yarkon and other is Lord Vel (fan fic names).  Yarkon was a Maul, with Sith Accesory cloak and Battlefield Earth Johnny head. Vel was my first sculpey job. Used a Titan AE body (can't remember the fig) and sculpey'd the head. Then Peter Jackson borrowed my design for the Wraith King  ;D.
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 3 - SITH LORDS!
Post by: Phrubruh on July 19, 2005, 09:44 AM
They have star wars action figure-scaled darkstalkers figures? NO WAY! This I have to see!

There was a two pack of darkstalkers figures awhile back that came with Lillith and a big tall vampire guy. I picked up the set at KB toys for like $3 when they closed all those stores. The Lillith was star wars scale. The other figure was 6". I can't find a picture it.
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 3 - SITH LORDS!
Post by: CHEWIE on July 19, 2005, 11:04 AM
Here's a couple of Sith Lords I made a while back -

(http://www.thecustomalliance.com/cook/Lord-of-the-Sith.jpg)

(http://www.thecustomalliance.com/cook/evilapprentice.jpg)

They will be mentioned in a photonovel soon...

I'm going to start on my new Sith Lord tonight hopefully.

 :P
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 3 - SITH LORDS!
Post by: JediSpyke on July 19, 2005, 04:37 PM
[quote author=Darth_FiSTer
One on the left is Darth Yarkon and other is Lord Vel (fan fic names).  Yarkon was a Maul, with Sith Accesory cloak and Battlefield Earth Johnny head. Vel was my first sculpey job. Used a Titan AE body (can't remember the fig) and sculpey'd the head. Then Peter Jackson borrowed my design for the Wraith King  ;D.
Quote

FisTer,

Cool looking customs there, the color choice on Yarkon is really wild and the sculpting on Vel is realy slick. That base figure isn't from Titan AE though, it's the bad guy from Xyber 9. Can't remember his name but I thought he would make an interesting sith also...

Spyke
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 3 - SITH LORDS!
Post by: JediSpyke on July 19, 2005, 04:39 PM

DANG, CHEWIE!!! You just made wizz in my pants! Those things are scary!!!! Great job!!!!


I'm glad it's several hours till bedtime....
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 3 - SITH LORDS!
Post by: Gregorbian on July 20, 2005, 10:44 AM
Darth Fister - cool Sith on the right, I like his helmet (those LOTR bastards  >:(  ;))

CHEWIE - Awesome idea for the Deadite Sith Lord, he looks perfect.  I also like that bottom Sith, what is the head from?  As always, I'm completely blown away by the drybrushing  :o
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 3 - SITH LORDS!
Post by: CHEWIE on July 20, 2005, 11:29 AM
Thanks guys.  Yeah, I made those while back... the skeleton guy a few months back and the demon one about a year ago.

The demon guy was made from the "Cryptozoology" figures that TRU had a year or so ago, he was called the "Jersey Devil" I think.

I will try and get my new Sith Lord started tonight as I was unable to get any work done on it last evening.

 :P
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 3 - SITH LORDS!
Post by: Darth Delicious on July 22, 2005, 12:18 AM
With all that's been going on with me it's been hard to post updates, but I decided I better pop in here to show I haven't forgotten my brothers at JD.com.

Although I don't consider this one finished (I want to add some Djas Puhr holsters to this one at least, and maybe modify the hands) here is my extremely LATE smuggler entry.

(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y289/JohnnyDelicious/Gransmuggler.jpg)

Not my best, but the best I could do with the limited time I had for this one. I'm already hard at work on some Sith Lords, so hopefully I'll be a little timelier with my next entry. Oh, and what challenge comes the month after after Sith Lords?

-DD
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 3 - SITH LORDS!
Post by: Gregorbian on July 22, 2005, 01:13 AM
DD - it's good to see some more of your customs!  I was going through DD withdrawal!  I hope everything is well with you and that you get some more time for customs, I can't wait to see your Sith  ;)
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 3 - SITH LORDS!
Post by: Phrubruh on July 22, 2005, 10:01 AM
I finished my sith witch last night. I'll have pictures up this afternoon.
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 3 - SITH LORDS!
Post by: CHEWIE on July 22, 2005, 01:23 PM
DD, I already posted some thoughts on the Gran in our other thread here.  I like it a lot.  The black outfit makes him look mean.  Looking at it some more, I think maybe his green gloves and boots might look really cool if they were painted red.

Phruby, I can't wait to see your Sith Lord.  And everyone else's versions too.

We had kind of discussed next month's idea.  Phruby had suggested maybe "Customs of Us"

Do you guys want to try that?  Or any other ideas?

Here are couple of ideas for later on down the road maybe -

- protocol droid (using no C3PO/R3PO/K3PO parts)

- Trandoshan slaver

- new alien species

 :P

Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 3 - SITH LORDS!
Post by: Kit Fisto on July 22, 2005, 02:47 PM
I like the protocol droid idea and the new alien species. But what do you mean by "new"? Species that are SW but aren't plastic yet? Or really, own creations?
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 3 - SITH LORDS!
Post by: Phrubruh on July 22, 2005, 03:14 PM
Weren't we also thinking an EU/Comic Leia figure?
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 3 - SITH LORDS!
Post by: CHEWIE on July 22, 2005, 03:16 PM
Thanks, I meant a fan-fic species.  Something that isn't in the SW universe (until we add it).

For the protocol droid, I mean something that can still be humanoid in form, but looks differnt.  Maybe from EV-9D9 parts, 2-1B parts, or even non-Star Wars parts.

For Leia, I can't remember - but sure, we could add that too.   :)

 :P
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 3 - SITH LORDS!
Post by: Phrubruh on July 22, 2005, 08:20 PM
Ask I promissed, here is a picture of my new Sith Witch. She doesn't have a name. Any suggestions?

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

Here is a work in progress picture. She could enter into the hot chick challange but like all hot chicks, they eventually turn in sith witches. ;)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v308/phruby/sithwip2.jpg)

Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 3 - SITH LORDS!
Post by: Darth Delicious on July 23, 2005, 12:43 AM
Very creepy, Phruby! She haunts my nightmares in her unkept hair and stylish hotpants!  :D

I think you do some of the more imaginative customs I've seen, and this one is no exception. Great job all around.

If I had one suggestion, it would be to swap out the hands. Those are the only thing left that remind me this was once Aurra Sing.

Are those legs from a Darkstalkers Lilith figure?  ???

-DD
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 3 - SITH LORDS!
Post by: CHEWIE on July 23, 2005, 01:05 AM
Wow, this is totally awesome.  You've really shown a wild imagination with your fan fic stuff lately.

I really, really like this.  Damn evil, and still a sex appeal to her.  What man doesn't like that in a woman.  She's scary hot.

Good use of parts too.  It doesn't look like Aurra Sing at all to me, the darker sunken in eyes really make her look different... and the legs you used are great, I know that the Aurra Sing hips are at a slant unlike most other figures, so I'm sure that wasn't easy to accomplish.

 :P
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 3 - SITH LORDS!
Post by: Phrubruh on July 23, 2005, 01:29 AM
Thanks guys. She is very creepy and sexy in a goth-like sense. I was kind of aiming for the little girl in The Ring or the other creepy kid in The Grudge.

Those are Darkstalkers Lilith legs. I didn't have to do a thing with the legs. They come cut at the same angle as Aurra Sing. Those two figures are extreemly compatible. They could be sisters.

Here again is the figure without the paint.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v308/phruby/sithwitchwip1.jpg)
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 3 - SITH LORDS!
Post by: Ryan on July 23, 2005, 09:00 PM
Ahhhhh!!! Sweet mother of god she's scary looking! :o :D Great work Phruby! I love the string hair and the dress. Is that made out of electric tape? For a fairly simple looking figure she turned out fantastic, I think she is my favorite so  far. :)
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 3 - SITH LORDS!
Post by: Phrubruh on July 24, 2005, 01:41 AM
Thanks SLC! That is indeed electrical tape. It gave me the effect I was looking for.
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 3 - SITH LORDS!
Post by: ThePerennial on July 24, 2005, 01:48 AM
Wow, the Lillith legs really make the figure stand out (no pun intended)! For a simple custom, I agree that it's really awesome!
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 3 - SITH LORDS!
Post by: coeli on July 24, 2005, 01:24 PM
(http://img99.imageshack.us/img99/9360/smuggler2sb.jpg)
So I am a little late.....this is last months submission. This fig has actually been pieced together for about a year now, I just recently painted it.
(http://img231.imageshack.us/img231/9346/sithlord9es.jpg)
This is my submission for this month. This fig has pretty much the same history as the smuggler fig. It has been together for about a year, I just painted it yesterday.
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 3 - SITH LORDS!
Post by: Gregorbian on July 24, 2005, 01:36 PM
Nice job Phruby!  I think it's the stringy hair that does it for me with that Sith Witch.  Very cool  8)
Is there a technique to adding hair like that or do you just glue it on?

coeli - cool customs, it's just too bad that the flash washed out most of the details on them... What is the dual-lightsaber on that Sith Lord?
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 3 - SITH LORDS!
Post by: Darth_Ennis on July 24, 2005, 05:01 PM
Is it too late to get in on this? ;D
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 3 - SITH LORDS!
Post by: Darth Delicious on July 24, 2005, 07:42 PM
Sure! The more the merrier!

-DD
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 3 - SITH LORDS!
Post by: Phrubruh on July 24, 2005, 08:22 PM
Nice job Phruby!  I think it's the stringy hair that does it for me with that Sith Witch.  Very cool  8)
Is there a technique to adding hair like that or do you just glue it on?


Just glued on stranes of thread one by one tell the top of the head was covered.
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 3 - SITH LORDS!
Post by: CHEWIE on July 25, 2005, 09:39 PM
Is it too late to get in on this? ;D

Hop on in - and you can always work on past submissions too - like the Star Wars Hottie and the Smuggler.

 :P
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 3 - SITH LORDS!
Post by: CHEWIE on July 25, 2005, 09:53 PM
Ok, here is my submission for this month.... Darth Tirus.

(http://chewie34.250free.com/DarthTirus.jpg)

I found a Utupua Guard today, and thought what the heck - I'll find more soon.  Let's turn this guy into a Sith Lord.

Parts used -

- ROTS Utupua Guard body, arms, legs, feet
- ROTS Clone Pilot gloves
- AoD Deadite head
- ROTS Emperor Palpatine hood

First, I removed the regular head.  It just popped right off.  So did his hands.  I wanted some sort of gloves, and decided on the ROTS Clone Pilot gloves.  They fit right on easily.  Then, I spray painted the figure black twice.  Then got some white, yellow and tan acrylics and went to town dry brushing it.  Added on the head, dry brushed it some, and added the eyes with painting with a toothpick.

Rykrof Enloe might have an encounter with him someday.

 :P
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 3 - SITH LORDS!
Post by: crazy about Clones on July 25, 2005, 10:18 PM
Great job chewie! he looks like he was in suspended animation for since the great jedi sith war, but something went wrong and he was kept alive but is skin and muscle decayed and then Count Dooku or someone revived him and then he went off the fight in the clone wars. :P

Nice Custom! ;D
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 3 - SITH LORDS!
Post by: Gregorbian on July 25, 2005, 11:39 PM
Like I said in your thread, this is one of the best custom figures that I have ever seen!  This isn't my rampant hyperbole talking either, I'm serious!  I think my Sith Jawa would not fare too well against this guy  ;)
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 3 - SITH LORDS!
Post by: CHEWIE on July 26, 2005, 12:10 AM
Thanks guys.  And Crazy about Clones, this guy will be in the Rykrof Enloe series for sure.  Might be a little ways down the road, but he'll definitely make an appearance.  Might end up being a semi important villian.

Gregorbian, I'm sure that Darth Tirus would be cautious against that murderous Jawa you created.   ;)

 :P
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 3 - SITH LORDS!
Post by: CHEWIE on July 26, 2005, 12:13 AM
(http://img99.imageshack.us/img99/9360/smuggler2sb.jpg)
So I am a little late.....this is last months submission. This fig has actually been pieced together for about a year now, I just recently painted it.
(http://img231.imageshack.us/img231/9346/sithlord9es.jpg)
This is my submission for this month. This fig has pretty much the same history as the smuggler fig. It has been together for about a year, I just painted it yesterday.

Coeli, the pics are a bit blurry, but I can still see some good detail here.

Can you tell us more about how you made the Sith Lord?  Is that a female Tusken face?  It looks very evil and really reminds me of some KOTOR Sith.

I actually like your Smuggler even better for some reason.  He just has a great OT feel to him.  I could see him in the Cantina.  I'd really like a recipe on him.  And I hope your AT-TE doesn't crush him because he's cool.   :)

 :P
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 3 - SITH LORDS!
Post by: Gregorbian on July 26, 2005, 12:47 AM
And I hope your AT-TE doesn't crush him because he's cool.   :)

Holy crap!  I didn't even realize that was the leg of your AT-TE!  Too cool  8)
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 3 - SITH LORDS!
Post by: Phrubruh on July 26, 2005, 12:03 PM
I think there could be a photonovel love story between Chewie's sith lord and my sith witch. What do you think?
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 3 - SITH LORDS!
Post by: CHEWIE on July 26, 2005, 01:06 PM
Love story?  Would Greg's Sith Jawa be their love child?  Dirty...

 :P
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 3 - SITH LORDS!
Post by: Gregorbian on July 26, 2005, 02:04 PM
haha, baby sith  8)
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 3 - SITH LORDS!
Post by: CHEWIE on July 26, 2005, 04:22 PM
There's a possibility that we might be able to get this on the front page of another fan site (not RS)... what are your thoughts on this guys?  I think it would be a lot of fun and might get more people to join here, and see some really cool customs!

 :P
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 3 - SITH LORDS!
Post by: Famine on July 26, 2005, 04:26 PM
Eeeeh, see, if we do that, well get less quality posts of "how to's" and more of "Thats kewl!" type posts. I like the idea of inviting respected members of the customizing community here, like we have been. It seems to be working well, and word of mouth is an awsome way to go. :)

Kevin
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 3 - SITH LORDS!
Post by: Phrubruh on July 26, 2005, 05:12 PM
I've debated on moving group projects here. The rs group project shows up on the front page of FFURG. I don't mind seeing these on the front page also. I don't think it will bring alot of post inflaters here. It might however bring "Thomas Kinkade" snooping around to steal ideas to sell on ebay.
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 3 - SITH LORDS!
Post by: CHEWIE on July 27, 2005, 10:22 AM
I think it would be ok, but I don't want a lot of floaters around here either clogging  up the boards.

 :P
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 3 - SITH LORDS!
Post by: CHEWIE on July 28, 2005, 04:13 PM
Ok... I've had conversations with two different people at www.yakface.com about this.

I'm pretty sure everyone around here likes the folks there.  They have always seems damn nice to me, and were the original place where I joined a forum and met several people (Dimetrodon, LandotheScoundrel, Gatillo, Speedermike and several other really good people back around 1998).

I wish we could get something here on the front page, but I dont' think it's gonna happen.  The people that run this site are the best out there, but it doesn't seem like they have the time to do this, which is fine. 

What does everyone think?  This might not even come to fruition, but with yakface.com doing the "Imperial Idol" they seemed to be up for this.  As soon as I pointed them to the thread we have here, they seemed very upbeat and loved the idea.

The point wouldn't be to take anything away from here or this thread, but it might bring our custom challenge to a larger audience and get a few more people involved in it.

Thoughts?

Oh yeah - we need to finish up with the Sith Lords guys!  If you haven't gotten yours in yet, hopefully you can soon!  And we need to decide fast what month 4 is gonna be!

 :P
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 3 - SITH LORDS!
Post by: Phrubruh on July 28, 2005, 05:03 PM
What about FFURG? This is kind of a casting call. Maybe we should hit up CorranHorn (Jason) to post it ?

I can't find the list of suggestions. Why don't we do droids or customs of us?
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 3 - SITH LORDS!
Post by: CHEWIE on July 28, 2005, 06:19 PM
I was really kind of hoping to get it on the main page of one of the collecting websites, not just a site that has a niche towards customizing.  I bet there are a lot of people that customize and see sites like this and yakface, but have never heard of FFURG.

FFURG is cool too, but I don't get the feeling that they want to do ideas that aren't their own.  If they will though, then that would be awesome!

One of the things I love about our little contests here is the freedom to do our own made-up characters, something that isn't established.  Stuff that is 100% from our imagination. 

I say we do DROIDS for the next one.  I really have a couple of droid ideas that I'd like to get rolling on.  Maybe two different kinds, an astromech and a protocol droid (but you can't use any 3PO parts).

 :P
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 3 - SITH LORDS!
Post by: Gregorbian on July 28, 2005, 07:12 PM
I'm all for making some custom droids  ;D
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 3 - SITH LORDS!
Post by: Ryan on July 28, 2005, 08:30 PM
I could use some background droids. :)
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 3 - SITH LORDS!
Post by: CHEWIE on July 28, 2005, 08:40 PM
One more nod, and maybe we'll go with Droids.  Anyone else up for this?

 :P
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 3 - SITH LORDS!
Post by: Famine on July 28, 2005, 11:20 PM
I'm for droids but my sith will be late. He needs more work.

And no WIP pics for you!

Kevin
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 3 - SITH LORDS!
Post by: CHEWIE on July 28, 2005, 11:30 PM
Ok, I guess Droids it is?

Famine, I can't wait to see your Sith.  Get to work pal!   ;)

 :P
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 3 - SITH LORDS!
Post by: Phrubruh on July 29, 2005, 09:35 AM
Droids works for me considering I'm working on one right now. Heck, I probably will be able to do a few. I havn't done them in a long time.
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 3 - SITH LORDS!
Post by: CHEWIE on July 29, 2005, 10:35 AM
Ok, Droids it is!  So, any more Sith Lords submissions?  Here's what we have so far -

Gregorbian's Sith Jawa -

(http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y23/Gregorbian/JawaSith2.jpg)

Darth_Fister's Darth Yarkon and Lord Vel -

(http://webzoom.freewebs.com/sargescustoms/Darth_Yarkon.jpg)

(http://webzoom.freewebs.com/sargescustoms/Lord_Vel.jpg)

CHEWIE's Lord of the Sith, Sith Demon and Darth Tirus -

(http://www.thecustomalliance.com/cook/Lord-of-the-Sith.jpg)

(http://www.thecustomalliance.com/cook/evilapprentice.jpg)

(http://chewie34.250free.com/DarthTirus.jpg)

Phruby's Sith Witch -

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

Coeli's Sith Warrior -

(http://img231.imageshack.us/img231/9346/sithlord9es.jpg)

Anyone else?  Droids starts in August.   :)

 :P
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 3 - SITH LORDS!
Post by: RollaJedi on July 29, 2005, 12:55 PM
Hello everyone!
I'm new here and was invited by CHEWIE to join the monthly customs challenge you have here.

A little about me: I'm a mod at www.coreplanets.com, I love sw figure collecting (loose completist), customizing (I use 6" scale to get more details), and running my site RollaJedi's Euniverse (http://www.rollanet.org/~rjedi).  My main focus on customs is the EU.

I'll be posting pics of my customs challenge for this month soon.  Its of the sith lord, Naga Sadow from The Golden Age of the Sith comic series.  Thanks!
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 3 - SITH LORDS!
Post by: CHEWIE on July 29, 2005, 02:41 PM
Welcome Rolla Jedi.  Don't forget to introduce yourself to everyone else here -

http://www.jedidefender.com/yabbse/index.php?board=29.0

Can't wait to see some of your work at our fun little community.   :)

 :P
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 3 - SITH LORDS!
Post by: Gregorbian on July 29, 2005, 02:45 PM
Welcome aboard!   ;D
I can't wait to see some of your stuff :D
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 3 - SITH LORDS!
Post by: Phrubruh on July 29, 2005, 03:33 PM
You forgot Darth Chow-mame.

(http://www.twcory.com/Gallery/UserFiles/Darth%20ChowMane.jpg)
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 3 - SITH LORDS!
Post by: CHEWIE on July 29, 2005, 04:19 PM
Damn.  I'm sorry Phruby.  Who could forget a Sith Gungan!   ;D

 :P
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 3 - SITH LORDS!
Post by: RollaJedi on July 29, 2005, 04:48 PM
I've got my sith lord done for July, so what is the custom challenge for august, anyways? 

A suggestion I have for one is maybe pod racers.  There are a lot of diverse characters already in TPM and racer, racer revenge games, plus it would be really cool what you could do as a fan fic character as well.
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 3 - SITH LORDS!
Post by: CHEWIE on July 29, 2005, 05:08 PM
Hell, that's a GREAT idea for a customs challenge.  Maybe September can be Fan-Fic Pod Racers?

For August we are planning on Droids.  Looks like we have two categories -

(1) Astromech

(2) Protocol-type droid (using no 3PO parts)

 :P

Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 3 - SITH LORDS!
Post by: RollaJedi on July 29, 2005, 10:45 PM
Well, here is my first finished picture of my most recent custom and my edition of the custom challenge for July, Sith.  Enjoy! 
 
(http://www.rollanet.org/~rjedi/customs/NAGA1.jpg)

Its is of Naga Sadow, a Sith Lord who would later go on to be a Dark Lord of the Sith.  He is the first Sith to return from exile to the Republic to try and conquer it.  His plans are foiled by the Jedi, and he must flee back to his Sith Empire.  However, he is also exiled from there as well, and retreats to an unknown planet called Yavin IV.  There, his Massassi Warriors erect shrines and temples for him until one day he would come out of hiding.
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 3 - SITH LORDS!
Post by: CHEWIE on July 29, 2005, 10:57 PM
Oh man, that's evil looking!

It's hard to tell that isn't a 3-3/4" scale figure.  You did mention that you make 6" customs, right?

So how did you make this guy?  Did you do much sculpting?  I'm pretty ignorant of the 6" scale line of figures, so I'm clueless on this (but very impressed).

If one were to make a 3-3/4" scale of this figure, I'm not sure where I would start.

He has an ancient Roman look to him... too cool!  And good collage with the pics, I like how you added in a reference pic on him.

What a great addition to this series! 

 :P
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 3 - SITH LORDS!
Post by: don on July 30, 2005, 12:11 AM
Chewie, don't forget mine from back on page 13.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v400/newwavedon/sithtwo.jpg)

Evil-quay:
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v400/newwavedon/sithapp.jpg)

Sith-Twi'lek
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v400/newwavedon/sithchick.jpg)
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 3 - SITH LORDS!
Post by: CHEWIE on July 30, 2005, 02:35 AM
I'm sorry Don... my bad!  Keep coming here and showing your work.  We need your expert talents!

That Weequay is so cool... did you ever decide which one is the Master?

 :P
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 3 - SITH LORDS!
Post by: Gregorbian on July 30, 2005, 11:42 AM
RollaJedi - that's a really good custom!  That's a 6" custom?  I haven't dabbled much in 6" customs (just a crappy ML Boba Fett and Leon the Professional), but the softgoods and detail are all well done on your Sith Lord.  I would also like to know how you made him.
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 3 - SITH LORDS!
Post by: RollaJedi on July 30, 2005, 12:18 PM
Here is a pic of what the figure looked like before I customized it.  It is a 6" booker t WWE wrestling figure my kid had laying in a box in the basement.  Everything added was made from sculpy 3 and sculpy super flex.  I got the cloth from walmart fabrics scraps bin, and the chains are a clearanced necklace I bought and dismantled.  I love to sculpt though and use sculpy on everything I do.   
(http://www.rollanet.org/~rjedi/customs/booker.jpg)(http://www.rollanet.org/~rjedi/customs/NAGA1.jpg)
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 3 - SITH LORDS!
Post by: CHEWIE on July 30, 2005, 03:41 PM
I really like the "Roman" look that he has to him.  Really adds a classical feel to this figure.  Maybe for a lightsaber you could use that one that came with the 6" scale Darth Maul, or one of those mega figures that are out now.

 :P
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 3 - SITH LORDS!
Post by: RollaJedi on July 30, 2005, 05:24 PM
actually, the ancient sith didnt have lightsabers, but they focused their dark powers through crystals, which they used to make swords and other weaponry.  Naga here is supposed to have a big, crystal sword, but I havent tackled that yet. 
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 3 - SITH LORDS!
Post by: CHEWIE on July 30, 2005, 10:14 PM
Oh!  I guess you learn something new every day!   ;)

 :P
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 3 - SITH LORDS!
Post by: Gregorbian on July 30, 2005, 10:31 PM
Yeah, I didn't know that either.  That's pretty cool, although I can't really imagine Star Wars without lightsabers  :-\
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 3 - SITH LORDS!
Post by: RollaJedi on July 30, 2005, 10:46 PM
Yeah, thats what I thought too!  :)
Although, the Jedi of that era used lightsabers, but they were still very primitive.  The sabers had a cord attached from the hilt to a battery on their belts. 
Can you say 'extension cord?'
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 3 - SITH LORDS!
Post by: Gregorbian on July 30, 2005, 10:50 PM
Really?  Where'd you hear that?  That's hi-larious!
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 3 - SITH LORDS!
Post by: CHEWIE on July 31, 2005, 10:01 AM
That is kind of funny.  I guess there might be some pics of this in one of the comics?

 :P
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 3 - SITH LORDS!
Post by: RollaJedi on August 1, 2005, 01:31 PM
yes, the only pics of this are in the 'tales of the jedi: the golden age of the sith'.  It happens about 5000 years before a new hope.
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 3 - SITH LORDS!
Post by: Phrubruh on August 1, 2005, 03:13 PM
Its August! Let's change the subject header. I should have our first droid finished tonight.  ;D
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 4 - DROIDS!
Post by: CHEWIE on August 1, 2005, 03:53 PM
Subject header updated.   :)

 :P
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 3 - SITH LORDS!
Post by: ThePerennial on August 1, 2005, 04:06 PM
Really?  Where'd you hear that?  That's hi-larious!

 It's true. Didn't Mace Windu used to use the oldschool electro-beam lightsabers until he was convinced the new ones were more convenient?



 Oh, and are there any guidelines to this? IE are we allowed to use anything or are there restrictions like making a protocol without any threepio parts?
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 4 - DROIDS!
Post by: CHEWIE on August 1, 2005, 04:59 PM
We had said that there was no requirement on the astromech... but I do think it would be cool maybe if we made it a rule that you couldn't use a regular dome on him.  But that's up to everyone else; not me.  For example though, you can come up with all kinds of different astromech head designs... I made these a while back using the bar stools from the cantina sets  -

(http://www.thecustomalliance.com/cook/astromechs.jpg)

For the protocol droid, the reason I had suggested not using any existing 3PO parts was to get some variety/creativity going instead of a basic C3PO repaint...

But again, I'm not the rule maker here.  Majority rules.  Whatever everyone wants to do is fine.

 :P

Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 4 - DROIDS!
Post by: RollaJedi on August 1, 2005, 05:32 PM
doesnt have to be fan-fic, does it?
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 4 - DROIDS!
Post by: CHEWIE on August 1, 2005, 05:36 PM
No, it doesn't have to be... so far everything has been, but anyone can contribute in any way they want.  Is there a particular droid that you have in mind?

 :P
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 4 - DROIDS!
Post by: Gregorbian on August 1, 2005, 07:54 PM
Hmmm, this will be pretty difficult if we can't do a simple repaint  :P

How do you get the dome off of the astromech?  I don't want to damage him  :-\
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 4 - DROIDS!
Post by: CHEWIE on August 1, 2005, 10:25 PM
I used a steak knife on one, and an exacto on the other.  Just cut below the dome until it snapped off.   My wife yelled at me for using the steak knife.  :)

 :P
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 4 - DROIDS!
Post by: Gregorbian on August 1, 2005, 10:26 PM
I guess you lose "neck" articulation if you do that?
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 4 - DROIDS!
Post by: don on August 1, 2005, 10:44 PM
Well I used 3PO parts, but I think these look different enough to be cool.

The first was made using the deluxe 3PO/Battledroid at droid factory with the easy to swap because thier designed to parts.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v400/newwavedon/rustydroid.jpg)

And the back:
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v400/newwavedon/rustydroidback.jpg)

The second is just a bunch of parts cobbled together.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v400/newwavedon/brokendroid.jpg)
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 4 - DROIDS!
Post by: don on August 1, 2005, 10:49 PM
Oops, forgot one. I didn't use 3PO parts for this one! It's IG-88 and battle droid arms. I used that same maroon paint as I did on the protocol droid, what can I say I liked how the other one turned out. I'll just imagine that some SW chatacter who ownes them also likes that color...
I left his mid to lower legs bare of new paint on purpose, thought it almost looked like shorts.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v400/newwavedon/IGrepaint.jpg)
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 4 - DROIDS!
Post by: CHEWIE on August 1, 2005, 11:30 PM
Those are completely outstanding Don.  I remember seeing the 3PO before.  He actually looks menacing.

What really impresses me though are your painting abilities.  Wow... what type of paint do you use?

 :P
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 4 - DROIDS!
Post by: ThePerennial on August 1, 2005, 11:57 PM
There's csomething very han solo-ish about that stance that the first protocol droid is in. I like it :P
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 4 - DROIDS!
Post by: Phrubruh on August 2, 2005, 12:36 AM
Here is my first entry for the August. My vintage Cola-bot ! This one is based on a radio controled droid that was promotional item from Coca-Cola back in the late seventies. Notice the bottle cap eye.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v308/phruby/colabot.jpg)
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 4 - DROIDS!
Post by: Gregorbian on August 2, 2005, 12:51 AM
Don - I really like that first Droid, the battle droid arms look pretty good on that 3PO body.  I agree with ThePerennial, the pose of the first droid looks pretty cocky - it's cool!

Phruby - Nice astromech!  I had seen a few cola-bots before, and I really like the design!  I love the coke-cap eye, nice touch!  The only thing that I would fix is it looks like there's a bit of blue showing through (on the antenna?), other than that it's perfect.  Great job!
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 4 - DROIDS!
Post by: don on August 2, 2005, 01:40 AM
Thanks for the kind words.

Quote from: Chewie
... what type of paint do you use?

Testors (http://www.testors.com/brand_category.asp?brandNbr=4), Model Master, acrylics.
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 4 - DROIDS!
Post by: Phrubruh on August 2, 2005, 09:39 AM
Actually, the antenna is on purpose. I just thought I would keep it blue. Maybe it would be better as silver.
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 4 - DROIDS!
Post by: RollaJedi on August 2, 2005, 10:06 AM
I'm thinking of doing the droid who calls everyone 'meatbags' from the KOTR game.  Can't figure out which base figure to use though (in 6" scale)
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 4 - DROIDS!
Post by: CHEWIE on August 2, 2005, 10:40 AM
I thought we were waiting until the end of the month to submit these, but that's ok.

Phruby, it looks really cool.  Usually I'm not crazy about using vintage figures (not because of what they might be worth, but because I like new sculpts) but this turned out great.  The bottle cap eye is great... maybe instead of shooting out a lightsaber, it could be a Coke bottle?

 :P
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 4 - DROIDS!
Post by: Phrubruh on August 2, 2005, 11:51 AM
Thats a good idea! I'll make a little coke bottle to replace the antenna.
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 4 - DROIDS!
Post by: Gregorbian on August 2, 2005, 11:55 AM
Thats a good idea! I'll make a little coke bottle to replace the antenna.

I think they have mini coke bottles at craft stores (for doll houses and stuff).  They're pretty small so they might fit into the antenna hole.  I've seen them at A.C. Moore but I'm sure they're at other craft stores as well.
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 4 - DROIDS!
Post by: Kit Fisto on August 2, 2005, 02:52 PM
Cool droids!! I have some. They are all older productions ;) but I don't thin kI posted them on these board before so here goes:


A Clone Wars Medic:

(http://propaholics.wolfchasers.com/maian_uploader/uploads/medic.jpg)

IG-72? (or is it 77?):

(http://propaholics.wolfchasers.com/maian_uploader/uploads/1123008450_DSC00012.JPG)

Red Astromech unit:

(http://propaholics.wolfchasers.com/maian_uploader/uploads/1123008451_r2.jpg)

And a sentinel droid built out of trash and old swparts:

(http://propaholics.wolfchasers.com/maian_uploader/uploads/sentinel.jpg)
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 4 - DROIDS!
Post by: Darth Delicious on August 2, 2005, 02:58 PM
I'm thinking of doing the droid who calls everyone 'meatbags' from the KOTR game.  Can't figure out which base figure to use though (in 6" scale)

You're thinking of HK-47, RollaJedi. For a good starter body I'd recommend OVERKILL from the current GIJOE Valor vs. Venom line. That's who I'm using as the base of my HK unit.

(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y289/JohnnyDelicious/d_17968.jpg)

Hope that helps!

-DD
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 4 - DROIDS!
Post by: CHEWIE on August 2, 2005, 03:11 PM
Kit, those are great. 

Clone Wars Medic - He definitely has the Clone Wars feel to him and looks like he's been on the battlefield a few times.  Nice add-ons to him, especially the antenna.

IG droid - Always makes for a mean looking droid.

Red R2 unit - What a great paint job; I know I can't paint this well.

Sentinal Droid - Easily the best of the bunch... that's a great combination of parts to come up with him.  I love fan-fic customs... and this is one of the best droids I've seen anyone make.  WOW!

 :P
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 4 - DROIDS!
Post by: Phrubruh on August 2, 2005, 05:14 PM
Overkill is going to be the base for my Klikson from Droid World.
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 4 - DROIDS!
Post by: Gregorbian on August 2, 2005, 06:31 PM
Kit - that Clone Wars medic is really cool, great weathering job.  Your red R2 has amazingly crisp, sharp lines, great job.
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 4 - DROIDS!
Post by: Kit Fisto on August 3, 2005, 09:53 AM
Thanx guys!! I try my best. Maybe I'll find the time to whip one more up before this contest ends
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 4 - DROIDS!
Post by: Phrubruh on August 3, 2005, 11:15 AM
The red R2 is very crisp but the star is the sentinel droid. I'm a sucker for a droid that floats in the air.
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 4 - DROIDS!
Post by: coeli on August 3, 2005, 01:51 PM
I will try and make one for this months challenge, but here are some older ones!(http://www.thecustomalliance.com/baumhardt/rb-Astro-Power.jpg)
This is a fig made with left over parts. The legs are from an artoo, the body is the backside engine compartment from the Darth Maul speeder.
(http://www.thecustomalliance.com/baumhardt/rb-decimator2.jpg)
I thought of this as a kind of add on to the droideka line. It is made from the lower half from the STAP, legs from some Titan A.E. toy, and various parts from other Star Wars toys.
(http://www.thecustomalliance.com/baumhardt/rb-astro-blue.jpg)
(http://www.thecustomalliance.com/baumhardt/rb-astro-black.jpg)
A few astro droid repaints, man my painting sucks! Might be too much coffee!
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 4 - DROIDS!
Post by: DanOfTheDead on August 3, 2005, 01:52 PM
Kit, your "sentinel" droid looks great! I love "kitbashed" droids that are parted together like that and don't end up like a bunch of junk glued together.

I've recently done 2 droids...
(http://www.psychogunz.com/images/fembot5.jpg)
(http://www.psychogunz.com/images/ssn8a.jpg)

But, I think I'm going to have to try and come up with an idea specificly for this month.
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 4 - DROIDS!
Post by: CHEWIE on August 3, 2005, 03:14 PM
Very cool, I really like those.  I'm already kind of familiar with the last two that you just showed Psycho Gunz; those are just awesome.

I really like that Gonk-type droid. Coeli!!!  I have to make one for myself now!  And the Droid Walker rocks.  You're so good at vehicle type customs.

 :P
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 4 - DROIDS!
Post by: Gregorbian on August 3, 2005, 03:51 PM
Coeli - I hadn't seen those droids of yours before.   Your use of parts is very clever!  I love it!  Is there any articulation on that STAP / Titan AE compilation droid?  It's very cool!
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 4 - DROIDS!
Post by: coeli on August 3, 2005, 04:30 PM
Thanks! Answer a few questions;Unfortunately the walker isn't articulated, but it does look kinda menacing next to a few droidekas :P. The power droid is made up of parts leftover from another custom. Kinda funny when the leftover parts make a better custom thn the one that you intended!
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 4 - DROIDS!
Post by: Darth_Ennis on August 3, 2005, 07:22 PM
Sorry Ive been OoC for a couple of days, I've got a couple of ideas in mind for some droids. I'm waiting on a few peices from a trade with a fellow board member. ( BTW Kit your package is on the way ;D) Ill post some pics when Im done. I need to take a break from my Great Pegwarmer Roundup anyway. ;D
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 4 - DROIDS!
Post by: CHEWIE on August 4, 2005, 12:41 AM
Ennis, I definitely think you could add a lot to this monthly challenge we do.   :)

Coeli, those "out of the blue" customs are definitely sometimes the best.

 :P
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 4 - DROIDS!
Post by: RollaJedi on August 5, 2005, 05:07 PM
ok, I was a little stumped to find a base figure for the HK-47 droid I'm doing, but I've decided to go with a spiderman aqua-blast figure from toy-biz (its 6" btw).  I needed something that had skinny arms and legs, bigger chest, and small torso.  So, I think this is the one!
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 4 - DROIDS!
Post by: CHEWIE on August 5, 2005, 05:15 PM
Hmmm... got a pic to show what it looks like before you customize it?

 :P
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 4 - DROIDS!
Post by: Darth_Ennis on August 5, 2005, 11:46 PM
Ive got a great idea, problem is i need a naked 3po from E1 or a saga 3PO to do it. and to think, i just got rid of my extras of these about a month ago. AHHHHHHH!!! Does it ever seem to you that inspiration hits when you have absolutely no raw materials to work with.
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 4 - DROIDS!
Post by: CHEWIE on August 6, 2005, 12:26 AM
Yes, that seems to happen all the time.  It's unfortunate.  If I had an extra of one of those figures, I'd send it to you.

You could probably get a loose one very cheap on ebay, or in the classifieds section here.

 :P
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 4 - DROIDS!
Post by: Darth_Ennis on August 7, 2005, 03:25 PM
The good news is I went to my freinds Toymarkie's flea market shop yesterday and snagged me a loose Saga 3PO ( and a few other things I really shouldn't have bought) so I should be starting work very soon.
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 4 - DROIDS!
Post by: RollaJedi on August 8, 2005, 05:20 PM
just go to my website for the pic, chewie.  It wont let me reference it over here. 
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 4 - DROIDS!
Post by: RollaJedi on August 8, 2005, 05:22 PM
any ideas for next month's custom challenge?  How exactly do we come up with the topic anyways?  Maybe a poll on the top choices or what? :D
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 4 - DROIDS!
Post by: Famine on August 8, 2005, 06:41 PM
We punch babies, usualy 10 or 11, and whatever noises they make, we string them together, and thats our topic for the next month.

Kevin
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 4 - DROIDS!
Post by: CHEWIE on August 8, 2005, 07:57 PM
Kevin, you're such an ass.   ;D

Rolla, usually we just throw out a few ideas and tend to agree pretty much on it.  If we can set up a poll, that's fine.  Whatever works for me.  Majority rules.

 :P 
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 4 - DROIDS!
Post by: Famine on August 8, 2005, 08:14 PM
So why was D-Reb having me go to the Hospital Nursery and pun-!!!

D-Reb! >:(


Sorry, I couldn't resist. I come up with stuff like that at work, because the waitresses come in the kitchen when it's 120 degrees and say "It's hot!" so I say "No, we just stand here and sweat because it's the cool thing to do. It's "in" with the kids these days." :D


Kevin
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 4 - DROIDS!
Post by: RollaJedi on August 9, 2005, 11:01 AM
Hey custom challenge people, how bout as a tribute to chewie's photonovel fame and his getting photonovels up on the front page, we celebrate this by making september's customs challenge Rykroff Enloe (Sp?)?  Or one of chewie's other fan fic characters from his photo novels.  What do ya say? :)
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 4 - DROIDS!
Post by: Phrubruh on August 9, 2005, 01:15 PM
That makes it more of a group project where we all do the same character. CCC is any character in one specific category. Much like a ffurg casting call.
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 4 - DROIDS!
Post by: CHEWIE on August 9, 2005, 01:26 PM
Rolla, that's a very nice idea, I appreciate it. 

Here's the differences (or at least my take) of a Group Project and a Customizing Challenge -

Group Project - Everyone tries to make the exact same character, shows some in-progress shots.  Usually an established character that hasn't seen plastic yet.

Customizing Challenge - A "type" of character is made; everyone makes their own intrepetation of a fan-fic character.  Make your own Smuggler, Star Wars Hottie, etc.

So, for a Customizing Challenge, maybe a fan-fic Badoo Corba Terrorist?  Here's what a couple of them already look like -

Trigg Fuuda - Leader of the Badoo Corba:

(http://www.thecustomalliance.com/cook/Trigg-Fuuda.jpg)

Badoo Corba Mandalorian Assassins:

(http://www.thecustomalliance.com/cook/Mandalore.jpg)

Troffar the Terrible:

(http://chewie34.250free.com/TrofarrtheTerrible.jpg)

 :P

Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 4 - DROIDS!
Post by: ThePerennial on August 9, 2005, 02:05 PM
oh, man! Badoo corba terrorist sounds awesome! I'm up for it if it were for month #5; what about you guys?
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 4 - DROIDS!
Post by: Famine on August 9, 2005, 03:16 PM
Terrorist themed Custom Challenge...can it be a generic Terrorist ala Desert Wind, The Rebelion, or Badoo Corba?

Kevin
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 4 - DROIDS!
Post by: Dressel Rebel on August 9, 2005, 03:48 PM
After reviewing this thread the attorneys of Dressel Rebel Enterprises  have prepared a brief statement regarding charges being leveled at the CEO:

Dressel Rebel Enterprises Inc. has never, does not, and will never endorse accidental, intentional, direct, or indirect blows directed at babies.  Only those directed at liberal democrats.  Thank you.

Well there you have it folks, glad my attorneys could sort that out for you.
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 4 - DROIDS!
Post by: RollaJedi on August 9, 2005, 03:53 PM
what other terrorist orgs are there in star wars?  Is black sun one of them? 
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 4 - DROIDS!
Post by: RollaJedi on August 9, 2005, 03:55 PM
what about bounty hunters, since they work with terror groups?
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 4 - DROIDS!
Post by: Dressel Rebel on August 9, 2005, 03:55 PM
what other terrorist orgs are there in star wars?  Is black sun one of them? 

I think so.  Isn't the Black Sun Prince Xizor's organization from SOTE?
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 4 - DROIDS!
Post by: Phrubruh on August 9, 2005, 05:25 PM
Black sun is more a crime group than terrorist. On the POTJ Plo Koon jediForce file,  it talks about terroriests that are the same race as Bossk.

(http://www.rebelscum.com/potj/POTJplokoonff3.jpg)
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 4 - DROIDS!
Post by: RollaJedi on August 10, 2005, 11:35 AM
I'd rather do bounty hunters than terrorists, but thats just my input
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 4 - DROIDS!
Post by: Vator on August 10, 2005, 12:29 PM
I'd be in for basic Confederate organic troops, truth be told. Regardless, I intend to partake in this next challenge.
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 4 - DROIDS!
Post by: Phrubruh on August 10, 2005, 12:41 PM
What's the difference between a terrorist and a bounty hunter besides their job? There is nothing that looks phyiscally different. It's just the title your giving the character.
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 4 - DROIDS!
Post by: Vator on August 10, 2005, 01:03 PM
What's the difference between a terrorist and a bounty hunter besides their job?
Who they're working for.  :P (Yeah, that was knee slapping funny, I know)
I guess the only difference is that a Bounty Hunter would have better tech? I mean most, though not all, terrorist organizations don't have the money to pay for high tech equipment.
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 4 - DROIDS!
Post by: CHEWIE on August 10, 2005, 01:04 PM
I'd be in for basic Confederate organic troops, truth be told. Regardless, I intend to partake in this next challenge.

That might be my favorite idea in quite some time... how about this -

September - Bounty Hunter or Terrorist

October - two non-droid confederate troops

November - ?

December - ?

 :P
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 4 - DROIDS!
Post by: RollaJedi on August 10, 2005, 01:30 PM
I like the bounty hunter one a lot!  I'm drawing a blank on the confederate thing though.  I probably wont be in on the next couple afterwards since my wife is due end of october.
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 4 - DROIDS!
Post by: ThePerennial on August 10, 2005, 03:36 PM
 I'm in for the non-droid confederation troops! Shortly after the clone wars began, The newly-formed mandalorians were hired by the Confederacy of Independant systems; which is ironic because the leader of the mandalorains during that time was an ARC trooper named Spar. He defected from the republic army because he started having memory lapses of Jango fett's life and became obsessed with the reform of the mandalorians.

 I'm writing a photonovel about it right now, actually.
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 4 - DROIDS!
Post by: Ryan on August 10, 2005, 06:31 PM
A flesh and blood Confederate, would be lots of fun. I'm down for that. We already did smugglers 2 months back and Bounty hunters are very similar, maybe we could hold off on the bouthy hunters until Nov? And maybe we could make Senators next month instead?
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 4 - DROIDS!
Post by: CHEWIE on August 10, 2005, 07:47 PM
SLC, are Senators on our list now?  I might have missed or forgotten them?

I'm up for Confederate Troopers for September.

 :P
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 4 - DROIDS!
Post by: Ryan on August 10, 2005, 09:27 PM
SLC, are Senators on our list now?  I might have missed or forgotten them?

I'm up for Confederate Troopers for September.

 :P

No, i was just suggesting them. Maybe it'll help clear out some pegwarmers. :P
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 4 - DROIDS!
Post by: CHEWIE on August 10, 2005, 10:37 PM
I'd be up for Senators later on. 

So, let's make a decision... what do you guys want to make for September?

Confederate Troopers (non-droids)

- OR -

Bounty Hunters/Terrorists

- OR -

Something else?

 :P
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 4 - DROIDS!
Post by: Gregorbian on August 11, 2005, 12:49 AM
Wow, I missed a lot in the past few days!

I'm all for making one of CHEWIE's background gangsters, I think that would be cool.  Non-Droid Confederates would be my next choice  ;D
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 4 - DROIDS!
Post by: Phrubruh on August 11, 2005, 09:57 AM
I have no idea what a confederate trooper looks like so I'll go with the BH/Terrorist idea.
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 4 - DROIDS!
Post by: RollaJedi on August 11, 2005, 10:14 AM
I'm in for bounty hunters
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 4 - DROIDS!
Post by: CHEWIE on August 11, 2005, 11:11 AM
Divided we fall!  I don't care what we do.  Everyone has been very supportive of this idea though, especially Phruby.  I say this for September we go with what he says.  Bounty Hunter/Terrorists would be fine with me.

For Confederate troops later, it would all be fan-fic.  What would a local militia look like on a planet ruled by the Separatits?  If you can locate the "Battle of Jabiim" Dark Horse comics, there are a number of pics of very cool Separatist non-droid troops.  Here's the cover of the graphic novel -

(http://images.amazon.com/images/P/1593070063.01._SCLZZZZZZZ_.jpg)

 :P

Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 4 - DROIDS!
Post by: Glassman6 on August 11, 2005, 12:53 PM
Bounty hunters would be cool.
Was there ever a suggestion of self-customs?
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 4 - DROIDS!
Post by: RollaJedi on August 11, 2005, 02:30 PM
I had a brainstorm.  What about taking a character already introduced in the sw timeline, and then make a bizzarro-world version of him?  Like evil luke, good vader, dark chewie, etc.?  Maybe for a later project.  I like the bounty hunter idea
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 4 - DROIDS!
Post by: Phrubruh on August 11, 2005, 03:41 PM
Bounty hunters would be cool.
Was there ever a suggestion of self-customs?

I suggested that one a while back. Maybe we can do that as the advanced group project idea over at ffurg and/or here. I don't see a reason to do a group project over at RS anymore. (unless its a stink'n clone repaint)
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 4 - DROIDS!
Post by: Darth_Ennis on August 11, 2005, 04:12 PM
Not all of us at RS are uninterested in group projects. As a matter of fact I asked you when the next one was going to be. I didn't have the skills to do the last one, But I,m up for one now. Now granted I cant gaurantee that there will be anyone else at RS that would be willing unless its a clone repaint. ;D BUt you have to admit some of those EU clones are really excellent work.
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 4 - DROIDS!
Post by: Famine on August 11, 2005, 11:15 PM
*slides Commander Cow aside*

Who wants to repaint sucky clones, anyway! >:( :-[


Kevin
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 4 - DROIDS!
Post by: CHEWIE on August 12, 2005, 12:47 AM
Ok, I think this has gone pretty far with a lot of different ideas.  Unless someone objects, when September starts I am going to change the title of the thread to Month 5 - Bounty Hunters/Terrorists.  Month 6, I think it should be Confederate Troopers... such a cool idea.

Those are some pretty cool ideas you had Rolla Jedi.  I don't see any reason why we couldn't try something like that.

And it seems like we have so many ideas; but what the hell.  Here's another one.  Snoova!  The stupid Wookiee figure of Chewbacca that Hasbro made in the SOTE line, but the rule would be that you have to use a Chewbacca figure from the POTJ, SAGA, VOTC or ROTS line.  Nobody else may be up for that (I think it would make an interesting Group Project), so if not, I'll just make my own version someday.

Back on topic for Month 4 though... has anyone started their custom yet?  I am brainstorming some ideas in my head.  I am going to make two different customs; one that is kind of a somewhat mainstream type of Star Wars droid, and one that is totally different from anything we've seen before.

I need to get moving on it though because I have actually a commission group of figures for someone that I have to get working on right away.  I probably won't take on any more commissions for a while though; I feel really pressured to make them perfect (which is something I just can't do). 

 :P
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 4 - DROIDS!
Post by: Phrubruh on August 12, 2005, 01:33 AM
Snoova is a pretty cool idea. Since we are going to do a group project here and at ffurg for september maybe I'll make Snoova over at FFURG and Customs of Us over here.

Bounty hunters/terrorists for september CCC over here.  That means I've got to make three fairly complex figures next month. Thank goodness I have an idea for all three.  ;D
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 4 - DROIDS!
Post by: Glassman6 on August 12, 2005, 10:23 AM
I think the interest at scum is there but we've been doing some very advanced customs.
I think the easier ones over there would be a hit.




Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 4 - DROIDS!
Post by: Gregorbian on August 12, 2005, 10:54 AM
Ok, I think this has gone pretty far with a lot of different ideas.  Unless someone objects, when September starts I am going to change the title of the thread to Month 5 - Bounty Hunters/Terrorists.  Month 6, I think it should be Confederate Troopers... such a cool idea.

Those are some pretty cool ideas you had Rolla Jedi.  I don't see any reason why we couldn't try something like that.

And it seems like we have so many ideas; but what the hell.  Here's another one.  Snoova!  The stupid Wookiee figure of Chewbacca that Hasbro made in the SOTE line, but the rule would be that you have to use a Chewbacca figure from the POTJ, SAGA, VOTC or ROTS line.  Nobody else may be up for that (I think it would make an interesting Group Project), so if not, I'll just make my own version someday.

Back on topic for Month 4 though... has anyone started their custom yet?  I am brainstorming some ideas in my head.  I am going to make two different customs; one that is kind of a somewhat mainstream type of Star Wars droid, and one that is totally different from anything we've seen before.

I need to get moving on it though because I have actually a commission group of figures for someone that I have to get working on right away.  I probably won't take on any more commissions for a while though; I feel really pressured to make them perfect (which is something I just can't do). 

 :P

Those months sound good to me, Bounty Hunter/Terrorist and then Confed Troopers -> very cool!

I started on my "droid", but I was kind of rushing through it since I don't have much time these days  :-\
I'm making a janitor droid using the sneak preview  Grievous (w/mop!) and he will have a bucketbot made out of an astromech  ;)  I'll try to finish them up when I get back from my trip on Wednesday. 

CHEWIE - I agree with you about the commissioned figures.  I've done 1 so far and I spent about twice as long making him as I would a "normal" custom.  I feel bad about selling my customs to people, so I have turned down most offers for commissioned figures.  Still man, I wouldn't worry about your customs not coming out great, they always do!  ;D
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 4 - DROIDS!
Post by: RollaJedi on August 12, 2005, 11:11 AM
you guys are brave for doing customs for others!  I never think my work is good enough, so I would never do it.  I'm about half-way there on my HK-47 droid.  It looks pretty good so far.  I've had to get lots of reference pics to get him right.
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 4 - DROIDS!
Post by: Darth_Ennis on August 12, 2005, 04:58 PM
I think the interest at scum is there but we've been doing some very advanced customs.
I think the easier ones over there would be a hit.






I agree with Glassman. I'm sure the interest is there. But from my personal experience, my customs are PATHETIC compared to the masters like Glass , Phruby and Chewie. It can be really intimidating especially to beginners. Theres just no way we can compete. The Ballet dancer and Bettie bot group projects were outstanding, and a lot of us at RS (myself included) just didnt have the talent. BUt I beleive if we can do a "simple" project over at RS more people would respond. Something like The Tauntaunweequay mockup of Baron Papanoida or something simple like that. BUt as far as the Snoova idea I think its excellent. I may have try that one out.
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 4 - DROIDS!
Post by: Phrubruh on August 12, 2005, 05:11 PM
My reason for not wanting to do a group project over at RS right now is the last one generated zero critical or 'thats neat' responses (except from those that participated) once all of the figures where done.

I'm thinking Snoova is going to be the FFURG character for the casting call. Customs of us will be for here.
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 4 - DROIDS!
Post by: Darth_Ennis on August 12, 2005, 05:17 PM
Well, I do have to agree with you on that. My Great pegwarmer roundup pretty much fizzled too. :( But I say we keep trying. I'm gonna try to find a suitable Chewie for my entry. Do you have to be registered at FFURG to participate? I didn't know they had a message board.
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 4 - DROIDS!
Post by: Phrubruh on August 12, 2005, 08:20 PM
Yah, you should go and register over there. It's a nice little customizing forum with some really talented people. That way you can do both projects.


Getting back to Chewie's CC. I have a new droid in the works right now. He is a duplicate of my lifesize Pepsi cooler. I'm going to be using an R3 droid with Pepsi bottles sticking out of the dome. He will be painted white and blue like R2. The words Pepsi will be on the back with some logos on it. Hopefully, it will look something like this:

(http://i18.ebayimg.com/04/i/04/9f/4c/f7_1_b.JPG)
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 4 - DROIDS!
Post by: CHEWIE on August 12, 2005, 11:14 PM
That looks amazing Phruby!  Wow!

I just wish that Coca Cola was more of a sponsor for Star Wars, I always prefer Coke over Pepsi.   :)

 :P
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 4 - DROIDS!
Post by: ThePerennial on August 13, 2005, 01:25 AM
That looks amazing Phruby!  Wow!

I just wish that Coca Cola was more of a sponsor for Star Wars, I always prefer Coke over Pepsi.   :)

 :P

 W00t! I'm a coke man, too!
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 4 - DROIDS!
Post by: Phrubruh on August 13, 2005, 11:49 AM
Me too. 8)

Have a Coke and a smile. :D
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 4 - DROIDS!
Post by: Darth_Ennis on August 14, 2005, 03:46 PM
My mother used to drink Pepsi exclusively. And its for that very reason I despise it to this day. By the time I actually moved out I couldnt stand the taste the taste of pepsi. I damn near went insane when "New Coke" was released. It was a terrible time in my life, I still cant speak about it. :'(
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 4 - DROIDS!
Post by: Jeff on August 14, 2005, 10:45 PM
Well, I finished my Droids - R3-J1 and 5-LOM!

Don't know if I'm supposed to wait until the end of the month, but since so many others have already jumped in, I'll do the same!   ;)

First Up, R3-J1:

(http://www.jedidefender.com/jsmentek/customs/R3J1.jpg)

Built from:
- PotF2 R2-D2 Body
- "custom dome" - built from a $0.25 candy machine capsule dremeled down to fit
- A Bit of Paint


And a closer look at what's under the dome...

(http://www.jedidefender.com/jsmentek/customs/R3J1dome1.jpg)(http://www.jedidefender.com/jsmentek/customs/R3J1dome2.jpg)

Inner Head Parts:
- various parts including:
   a TIE Pilot chest box,
   a FB Luke Macrobinocular,
   2-1B medical thingy,
   and a few other odds and ends.


Next Up, my 5-LOM droid:

(http://www.jedidefender.com/jsmentek/customs/5-LOM.jpg)

5-LOM is an old worn $1 vinty "Zuckuss" (aka 4-LOM) that was completely re-painted.  He's an accounting droid who was assigned to Ree-Yees, but unbeknowns to the Gran he's secretly a spy droid for Jabba.  ;)


Hopefully I met your requirements CHEWIE (Astromech has custom Dome, Protocol Droid uses no 3PO parts ;)).

Jeff
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 4 - DROIDS!
Post by: Tijuanajedi on August 16, 2005, 02:58 AM
Those are really nice, guys please keep posting more, I dont have as much talent and just like looking at all your cool work.
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 4 - DROIDS!
Post by: Phrubruh on August 16, 2005, 09:44 AM
Aaah. The old plastic candy container trick! I haven't seen anyone do that since before Hasbro made the R3 droids. Looks great. I love the brains.

For my R2 Cooler, I'm using a R3 droid with the brains removed and the dome cut so you can reach in for a drink. I'm going to find some of those doll house bottles at Michaels today.
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 4 - DROIDS!
Post by: RollaJedi on August 16, 2005, 09:59 AM
aaargh!  I found out last night the scale I'm using to make my hk-47 isnt correct.  He's tiny compared to the other figures.  So, I'm scrapping it and starting fresh.  In the game, he's almost the tallest character you play!
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 4 - DROIDS!
Post by: CHEWIE on August 16, 2005, 10:20 AM
Jeff, your customs look great!  I really like the Astromech droid.  It's awesome.  I might suggest painting his "brains" a little bit, maybe a bit of yellow or red or blue in some areas to give the illusion of wires or something.  But even as it is, it rocks.

The protocol looking droid looks good too.  I've been wanting to get a cheap vintage Zuckuss for something like this actually.  I think that maybe a touch of dry brushing with some mixtures of tan, yellow, white and black might give him more of a roughed up look; especially considering he's supposed to be in Jabba's Palace.

Great job on both of these!

For mine, I am probably making a protocol droid, but not an astromech... the second droid might be some sort of loadlifter droid.  But I'm not sure just yet.

 :P
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 4 - DROIDS!
Post by: Darth_Ennis on August 16, 2005, 01:43 PM
I'm probably going to have my pic up sometime today once I get back home. The one I was working on didn't quite pan out like I hoped. But the parts I had left over from my original project ended up looking much cooler once I put them together. Ah well, someday I'll have a Bollux droid to call my own. :(
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 4 - DROIDS!
Post by: Darth_Ennis on August 16, 2005, 02:57 PM
Here is my UG-L1 droid

(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y257/Darth_Ennis/Star%20Wars%20Customs%20Customs/Clone%20Wars/UG-L1.jpg)

(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y257/Darth_Ennis/Star%20Wars%20Customs%20Customs/Clone%20Wars/UG-L1back.jpg)

He took a little under a day to make. I started out trying to make a Bollux and Blue max, but that road only led to tears. But luckily I got to cobble together the rest of the parts and make this ....thing. Its so ugly it's cool.
His head arms and legs come from a Dollar tree X-treme racer figure. Its some horrible, cheap Power renger knock-off it's even got a Power ranger head. But it was in scale so I snagged it. The torso is a EII saga 3PO that I popped the head and limbs off of.  The chestplate is a B.A.T.'s from G.I.Joe that I added by drilling a hole into the 3PO chest to make fit. Its removable, but I forgoot to snap a pic of that.

Since hes supposed to be ancient I dry brushed a lot of rust on to it. I'm working on a backstory for him right now. He's a very bitter robot because of his name. ;D
Let me know what you think.
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 4 - DROIDS!
Post by: RollaJedi on August 16, 2005, 03:56 PM
pretty good for just throwin stuff together like that!  I love just finding junk and making it into treasure.
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 4 - DROIDS!
Post by: Darth_Ennis on August 16, 2005, 03:58 PM
I just wish I could take pics worth a damn. He looks a lot better in person. Hes still ugly as hell but he looks better. ;D
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 4 - DROIDS!
Post by: Phrubruh on August 16, 2005, 04:04 PM
That is the uglest droid I've ever seen! :o

I love it! That's a great use of lots of cheap bootleg-type parts. You should make it a card and call the series 'Galaxy Wars' with a picture of the droid standing next to a upright calculator. Put the card on cardboard paper with no back side.
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 4 - DROIDS!
Post by: Darth_Ennis on August 16, 2005, 04:31 PM
Thats funny, thats exactly what the package looked like when I bought it. ???
I'm not kidding.
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 4 - DROIDS!
Post by: CHEWIE on August 16, 2005, 04:46 PM
I really like this droid.  Something very OT about it, and I could see him on the Sandcrawler or something.  I like all of the parts you used, very creative and looks like some knock off droid that has had some neglectful owners... great name for him too!

 :P
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 4 - DROIDS!
Post by: Gregorbian on August 17, 2005, 11:34 AM
Jeff - I love that R3 unit!  Those "brains" look great - interesting use of parts on that one.  The 5-LOM is really good too, I agree with CHEWIE though - a bit of weathering and drybrushing would make him look worn out  ;)

Darth Ennis - Cool custom!  I love the name, great stuff!  The parts look good, kinda like he was made out of previous droids (frankendroid?)  ;D
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 4 - DROIDS!
Post by: JediSpyke on August 17, 2005, 05:26 PM
Here is my UG-L1 droid


He took a little under a day to make. I started out trying to make a Bollux and Blue max, but that road only led to tears. But luckily I got to cobble together the rest of the parts and make this ....thing. Its so ugly it's cool.
His head arms and legs come from a Dollar tree X-treme racer figure. Its some horrible, cheap Power renger knock-off it's even got a Power ranger head. But it was in scale so I snagged it. The torso is a EII saga 3PO that I popped the head and limbs off of.  The chestplate is a B.A.T.'s from G.I.Joe that I added by drilling a hole into the 3PO chest to make fit. Its removable, but I forgoot to snap a pic of that.


Now why would he be bitter? I could understand if his name had been BT-UGL1.... ;)

Really slick use of the BAT panel. I had thought about picking up a two pack of those and using the more advanced head as the head for a UVH droid. Still may do that... If those BATs had less human looking legs, I really would have snagged them.

Anyway, as others have said, that's a nice mix of cheap fodder parts. I sure wish they'd release more figure lines that are in scale with SW!!

Spyke
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 4 - DROIDS!
Post by: Darth_Ennis on August 17, 2005, 05:56 PM
Thanks for all the great feedback on UG-L1. He was my first attempt at weathering, the orange splotches are supposed to be rust. He kinda grows on you after a while.  ;D All I can say is check the everythings a buck type stores you never know what you'll find. For a dollar you really cant go wrong.  Jedispyke the second B.A.T. has lower legs that are more mechanical looking. You can still find them at Family Dollar stores for around 2.00 single carded.
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 4 - DROIDS!
Post by: Gregorbian on August 18, 2005, 03:42 AM
Okedokee, here are my droids:

The Janitor Droid is a General Grievous from the Jedi vs. Sith Battlepack (same as Sneak Preview) with a dollar store figure's head and boots.  The hands are from a Darth Maul figure (the one with the spinny right hand). 
The Bucketbot is a POTF2 R5-D4 figure with the head cut off.  I added some cut up fake credit cards for the "rim" and to cover up the droid's innards.

Janitor Droid (7HR-GD) and Bucketbot:

(http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y23/Gregorbian/Janitor%20Droid/JanitorDroid1.jpg)
(http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y23/Gregorbian/Janitor%20Droid/Bucketbot1.jpg)
(http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y23/Gregorbian/Janitor%20Droid/JanitorDroid4.jpg)
(http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y23/Gregorbian/Janitor%20Droid/JanitorDroid3.jpg)
(http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y23/Gregorbian/Janitor%20Droid/JanitorDroid5.jpg)

alternate views:
(http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y23/Gregorbian/Janitor%20Droid/JanitorDroid2.jpg)
(http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y23/Gregorbian/Janitor%20Droid/Bucketbot2.jpg)


Backstory on Janitor Droid:
The Crusader Class Assassin Droid was employed by Count Dooku to assassinate a high ranking politician on Tralfa, a planet that refused to submit to the demands of the Separatists.  Unfortunately for Dooku, the Republic forces arrived in time to reinforce the Tralfa Home Defense Army and the Crusader Class Assassin Droid was captured intact (the auto-self destruct was damaged in the skirmish).  The targeted politician was a proud man and decided to "show" Dooku and other Separatists that he was not afraid of their thwarted assassination attempts; he converted the Crusader Class Assassin Droid into a Janitor Droid for the Home Defense Army Training Depot. 
- The droid's jetpack was converted to a cleaning chemical dispensing unit and his machine gun/energy bladed hands have been replaced with rubber gloves.  His advanced night-targeting system has been replaced with a black light for maximum dirt and grime removal. ;)
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 4 - DROIDS!
Post by: Ryan on August 18, 2005, 05:53 AM
UG-L1 is one UG-LY droid. :D :P I like the rusty look you went with. He looks really good considering he came from random parts. He is very junky looking, I can see why he is upset. :) I think that he might benifit form a light black wash to hightlight some more details, like the fingers and any other places where there is a joint. Great job Ennis. :)

Greg I commented more on your entry in your thread, so I'll keep this breif. I really like them, they are very original and they fit their roles perfectly. Great work! :D
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 4 - DROIDS!
Post by: Phrubruh on August 18, 2005, 09:44 AM
That janitor droid is great! Very original. I like the use of the R2 as a bucket. Now I know what to do with that Grevious in the jedi vs sith pack. I got to add this picture to my custom references.
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 4 - DROIDS!
Post by: Glassman6 on August 18, 2005, 10:17 AM
Grego, that is a great custom janitor droid!!
Love the concept and the execution.
The R2-Buket Unit is the best!
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 4 - DROIDS!
Post by: RollaJedi on August 18, 2005, 11:11 AM
poor bucket droid.  Is that what obi-wan's R4-P17 has to look forward to?

Very good customs!! very original!
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 4 - DROIDS!
Post by: Gregorbian on August 18, 2005, 12:25 PM
Thanks guys  ;D
Master_Phruby - that was exactly what I thought - I don't need 2 SP General Grievouses  ;)
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 4 - DROIDS!
Post by: CHEWIE on August 18, 2005, 01:23 PM
Holy crap, these are wonderful! 

Janitor Droid - What a wonderful use of parts and idea.  Similar to Owen D.'s idea on his version, but very unique in its own right.  This is definitely one of the coolest figures I've seen you make!  The mop is so cool too!

Bucket Droid - Ok, I have to copy this idea.  Totally awesome and one hell of a job painting him.  I might add some sort of appendages to him possibly, but that's just me.

I also like how you have the yellow coloring on both of them.  It seems to give them a "relationship" so to speak and maybe identifies what company makes them.

 :P
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 4 - DROIDS!
Post by: CHEWIE on August 18, 2005, 01:33 PM
One other thing - I'm sure you guys have seen how the staff here has been kind enough to show the Rykrof Enloe photonovels on the front page.  It looks like we might be able to get the Monthly Customizing Challenge mentioned on there too.

Here are some thumbnails  I made showing the past months that "might" show up on the front page -

Month 1 - Star Wars Hotties

(http://chewie34.250free.com/CCC-MONTH1-HOTTIES.jpg)

Month 2 - Smugglers

(http://chewie34.250free.com/CCC-MONTH2-SMUGGLERS.jpg)

Month 3 - Sith Lords

(http://chewie34.250free.com/CCC-MONTH3-SITHLORDS.jpg)

Month 4 - Droids

(http://chewie34.250free.com/CCC-MONTH4-DROIDS.jpg)

I made the Droids icon that way because this one is still in progress.  And the other thumbs I made were just random ones I picked; I tried not to put any "favoritism" in those selections.  If you want to discuss in the thread that these were first mentioned, then click here -

http://www.jedidefender.com/yabbse/index.php?topic=7043.new#new

Also, now that Gregorbian has shown that awesome Janitor Droid, I'd love to see that on the front page!

 :P
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 4 - DROIDS!
Post by: Ryan on August 18, 2005, 05:01 PM
We could make a new thread to link those to, that just has images of entries, and no discussion, That way people can look through the tread easier.
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 4 - DROIDS!
Post by: Jeff on August 18, 2005, 05:09 PM
If you guys want, I can go ahead and try to break up this thread so there is a separate thread for each of the 4 previous months... that way there would be one thread for each submission/month.

I may not have time to get to it tonight, but I can get to it this weekend if you guys would like me to do it (I am a Mod on this section after all thanks to my paltry customizing skillz :P).

Jeff

ps.
Greg, I love that Bucket-Bot!  Great use for a headless Astromech!  Very nicely done!   :)
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 4 - DROIDS!
Post by: CHEWIE on August 18, 2005, 05:23 PM
Like SLC said, if it would be possible to have a link to each thread that might be best.  It might be cool to keep them open so potential late comers could enter their customs too.  This is probably the best way to do it I think.

But Jeff, whatever you want to do is fine by me.  I kind of like having a "master thread" but it might be easier to divide them up like you suggested.

 :P



Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 4 - DROIDS!
Post by: Ryan on August 18, 2005, 05:25 PM
That'd be cool Jeff, or I can make a single thread with images only, I'm not doing anything right now,  can't really leave the house cause the freshman and their families are moving in so the roads are packed and there will be accidents left and right. ::)
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 4 - DROIDS!
Post by: Ryan on August 18, 2005, 07:40 PM
Well I went ahead and started one, if I forgot any entries PM me, or if you'd still rather split it up let me know. I figured this way instead of 4 threads for the CCC we'd have 2.
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 4 - DROIDS!
Post by: Gregorbian on August 18, 2005, 10:17 PM
Well I went ahead and started one, if I forgot any entries PM me, or if you'd still rather split it up let me know. I figured this way instead of 4 threads for the CCC we'd have 2.

Great job SLC it's much better now.  Is there a way to sticky it at the top or something?
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 4 - DROIDS!
Post by: CHEWIE on August 18, 2005, 10:46 PM
It would be very nice to see that as a sticky topic.   :)

 :P
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 4 - DROIDS!
Post by: Kit Fisto on August 19, 2005, 05:57 AM
Hi,

I just wanted to let you guys know, I got hold of a few extra CORPS! space dude heads, awesome for droid customs:

(http://propaholics.wolfchasers.com/maian_uploader/uploads/corps%20pace%20heads.jpg)

I'm willing to trade them if anyone needs them.
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 4 - DROIDS!
Post by: Gregorbian on August 19, 2005, 11:32 AM
Those heads are cool, I've never seen those figures though.  Are they still shipping?  All of the CORPS! figures that I have ever seen were ugly human figures  :-\
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 4 - DROIDS!
Post by: Darth_Ennis on August 19, 2005, 03:00 PM
Man I didnt know you had that green one. Hes pretty cool. Got the blue one though. :P ;D Thanks again.
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 4 - DROIDS!
Post by: Kit Fisto on August 19, 2005, 05:25 PM
Ennis, these are new ones. The blue one is still up.

The corps! space guys line was an even more obscure line then the original one. I don't think they're still shipping.

As I said, I'm willing to trade these.
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 4 - DROIDS!
Post by: CHEWIE on August 19, 2005, 10:58 PM
Those are really cool heads for droids.

Ok, the wife went out for a drink.  What are CHEWIE's plans?  To start working on my Droids finally tonight for a bit!

 :P
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 4 - DROIDS!
Post by: Phrubruh on August 19, 2005, 11:46 PM
Lucky! When my wife goes out, I have to put the kids to bed. :'(
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 4 - DROIDS!
Post by: CHEWIE on August 20, 2005, 02:57 AM
Ah, no little CHEWIES running around here yet.  I did get my droid started... I think you guys will like him.  It's pretty different from what we usually make.

 :P
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 4 - DROIDS!
Post by: Darth_Ennis on August 20, 2005, 04:24 PM
Cant wait to see it. Im actually working on yet another droid. The one that i was working on before didnt turn out quite as I expected, as everyone knows. Now Im armed with much better info thanks to FFURG so, I'll be attempting Bollox yet again. This time hopefully with much better results. ;D
Title: Arachnid Mining Droid
Post by: CHEWIE on August 20, 2005, 11:19 PM
Ok guys, here is my first entry - a Bactoid Factories Model T-40 Arachnid Mining Droid.  Just a fan fic design.

This was made from that big Destroyer Droid in the short lived POTJ 6-inch line.

First of all, I wanted to take advantage of this month's challenge to make something I could use in the Rykrof photonovel series.  In the series, the Separatists are doing some excavations on Rhen Var searching for some ancient Sith artifacts.  Here's a pic showing that happen from the latest photonovel -

(http://chewie34.250free.com/T47.jpg)

But later on I need to show some more "dirty work" in the digging.  I figured making some sort of droid would be a good idea.

So, basically here's what I did -


(1) I had that large Destoyer Droid body, and actually cut it up and mangled the damn thing about 2-3 years ago.  It had just been sitting in a box all this time.

(2) After toying around with it, I positioned the legs "upside down" and it gave what was left of the droid a much taller look.

(3) Then I added in some extra Battle Droid arms to give it some hands.

(4) And then added in a blaster/mining gun near the front of it on the underside.

(5) After that I added in the little "U" shaped wire at the belly area.

(6) Then I painted it several coatings.

(7) Finally I decided to add the black wires at the top.


I only made one of these, the "other two" are just a bit of photo manipulation -

(http://chewie34.250free.com/miningdroid.jpg)

 :P
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 4 - DROIDS!
Post by: Ryan on August 21, 2005, 04:04 AM
Excellent CHEWIE! I really like the arms and the wires, it really looks like a worker droid. The paint job is, as usual, perfect. You did a great job on the photo manipulation too, it is totally seamless. Do you have any from shots.  I'd suggest adding some sort of optical sensor or radar sensors or something like that. It has to be able to see what it is doing.  :) Unless that is what that little black stick is.
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 4 - DROIDS!
Post by: Ryan on August 21, 2005, 04:08 AM
I added your entry to the image thread. It would be nice to see that stick-ified. :)
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 4 - DROIDS!
Post by: CHEWIE on August 21, 2005, 09:30 AM
Yeah, I thought about adding some sort of "eyes" to it.  I'll experiment a little with it today if I have time and maybe add something to it, then update with another pic.

 :P
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 4 - DROIDS!
Post by: Gregorbian on August 21, 2005, 02:54 PM
Great job CHEWIE!  These are very creative and they look like they look perfect for Star Wars-esque mining droids!  The battledroid arms are a cool addition - it really looks like he would use them to manipulate rocks and stuff. 
I think maybe adding 2 or 3 "eyelets" on the front of the body (like R5-D4 or something) would be a nice addition.  Although, now that I think about it, most underground "creatures" don't use eyes at all, so maybe some sort of radar sensor like SLC mentioned would be a better idea.

Very inventive custom!  Definitely not what I had expected  ;D
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 4 - DROIDS!
Post by: CHEWIE on August 21, 2005, 06:08 PM
Thanks Greg, that's a great idea on the "eyes" - something simlar to R5D4 would probably look very cool.

When I get around to adding something to it, I'll post it... but I have a couple of new customs first that I need to add to my regular thread.

 :P
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 4 - DROIDS!
Post by: darth_ripley on August 22, 2005, 03:10 PM
i have a couple of 12" scale Imperial astromech repaints that i just finished that were in the background on Death Star II in ROTJ. i know its nothing spectacular and can't compare to the imaginative work that others have done here, but i am happy with the paint and color and wanted to share them here. i also glued actual wire to their feet to make them look more dimensional. i'm still new to customizing, so the bulk of my work has been repaints, but i hope to get more practice at sculpting for more creative works later on.

here is my R2-Q5 and R5-A1:

(http://home.comcast.net/~justjoe13/images/droids1.jpg)

(http://home.comcast.net/~justjoe13/images/droids2.jpg)
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 4 - DROIDS!
Post by: The Professor on August 22, 2005, 04:00 PM
I really like that Baktoid mining droid, CHEWIE.  It captures the Star Wars look perfectly.  It looks straight from the movie.  The wires are a nice touch and the paint job is great as usual.
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 4 - DROIDS!
Post by: Gregorbian on August 22, 2005, 07:27 PM
Darth_Ripley - great 12" astromechs!  The colors match perfectly and the lines are all very crisp - nice job!  Did you prime the figures before you started painting them?  I bought a 12" R2-A6 recently with the intention of customizing him and I wasn't sure whether to prime him (and lose the chrome dome) or just paint over his green parts; what do you recommend?

It's always great to see some new customizers!  All of my first customs were repaints - I think it's a great way to start out.  Of course, my first customs astromech repaints come nowhere close to yours - I can't wait to see you try some other customs ;D
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 4 - DROIDS!
Post by: Ryan on August 22, 2005, 07:37 PM
Fabulous customs ripley! The lines are so perfect, they look factory painted. I really like how you added the wires. Don't sell yourself short these weren't just repaints, you did something else to them. :) Even if you didn't, I love the paint app, the black is so smooth and glossy. I am attracted to shiney things easily. :D Welcome to the JD customizing community! Keep with it, and I'm sure we'll see many more great customs from you. :) I added your entry to the image thread.
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 4 - DROIDS!
Post by: Gregorbian on August 22, 2005, 07:52 PM
Oh yeah, I overlooked the adding of the wires!  Looking at my R2-A6 - your wires look fantastic - a huge improvement!  I think that, whenever I get around to painting that guy, I'll probably copy your idea and add some "real" wires. 
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 4 - DROIDS!
Post by: darth_ripley on August 22, 2005, 10:34 PM
thanks for the nice welcome and comments everyone  :)
its great to hear comments from others. my husband always has very encouraging and great things to say, but its nice to hear from "impartial" sources.

Gregorbian, i didn't prime the droids, i sanded them down, cleaned them with alcohol and got the surface nice and smooth and then spray painted them with Krylon Fusion Gloss Black spray paint. Fusion is the spray paint that will bond to plastic. i got it at Wal-Mart for $3.99. it sprays easily and does not bubble, crack and all that other nasty stuff. i highly recommend it. btw, my R2-Q5 started out as an R2-D2 with all the attachments and i just painted over his chrome dome  ;)

i'm currently working on a 12" Grievous repaint now along with a 12" Biker Scout. i'll post some pics once they are both finished. i got tired of doing different 3 3/4" clone repaints and had to move on to something more fun  :D

-ripley
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 4 - DROIDS!
Post by: Gregorbian on August 22, 2005, 10:46 PM
Cool, thanks for the head's up on your astromech painting technique  ;D

What are you going to do to the 12" Biker Scout?  I love hasbro's version so I'm interested in seeing you put theirs to shame  ;)  :D
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 4 - DROIDS!
Post by: Jayson on August 22, 2005, 10:57 PM
here are some custom droids I did a couple years ago for the SAGA X-Wings that came with that lame cardboard artoo unit.
(https://home.comcast.net/~jedijaybird/customastros.jpg)

And my custom LIN-V8K droid from Tatooine
(https://home.comcast.net/~jedijaybird/LIN-V8K2.JPG)
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 4 - DROIDS!
Post by: JediMAC on August 22, 2005, 11:11 PM
And my custom LIN-V8K droid from Tatooine
(http://www.yakface.com/jayson/customs/LIN-V8K2.jpg)

Man, that's sweet, Jayson!  8)  I've been waiting quite patiently for years now for Hasbro to finally pimp us one of those (along with the orange Treadwell).  I'd take yours any day though!

What'd you use?  Just half of a styrofoam ball?  That'd be my guess there...  Should it be a little darker though?  I can't recall too well, but I thought it was closer to black when it was next to the Sandcrawler (or is that a different one?)...

- Matt
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 4 - DROIDS!
Post by: Jayson on August 22, 2005, 11:32 PM
It is actually made from half a plastic sphere that you can buy from your local craft shop. The antenna is made from one of the thousands of bending twist ties that come with 12" figures or vehicles that attach it to the box. I then just used parts from weapons from the 1000's extra greeblies in my customs bin. Painted it flat black, the spattered light brown on for the dusty/dirty look. Added a few silver dry brush strokes and wholla - custom junk droid!
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 4 - DROIDS!
Post by: The Professor on August 23, 2005, 03:18 AM
darth_ripley, jedijaybird, those are some very clean and sharp customs.  I'm always amazed by how people can be so precise with their painting.  It's something I'm always challenged by in my dioramas.  Keep it up.  I'm really liking what's coming out of this month's challenge.
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 4 - DROIDS!
Post by: CHEWIE on August 23, 2005, 10:10 AM
Those black droids look just like movie props.  Wow... I'm stunned at how realistic they look!  Totally awe-inspiring.

The other X-Wing astromechs look great too, but the LIN droid is outstanding.  Now I need to update mine - yours is one of the best ones I've seen.  I've always wanted to add some sort of treads to mine, but yours looks great without them.

 :P
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 4 - DROIDS!
Post by: Daigo-Bah on August 23, 2005, 10:12 AM
Those are some fantastic droids!  This is my attempt at Red Leader's droid; Iwasn't brave enough to paint the sliver/white lines that frame the black marks, but I'm pretty pleased with it.  By the way, the bottom half is not painted, and the feet are cut off for a deeper fit in the socket.

(http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid183/p8bec5672e9bfa91979576b0bec40476b/f2b0ba1e.jpg)
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 4 - DROIDS!
Post by: Jayson on August 23, 2005, 10:56 AM
Some shots with Red Leader & in the droid socket.

(https://home.comcast.net/~jedijaybird/customr5.JPG) (https://home.comcast.net/~jedijaybird/customr52.JPG)

(https://home.comcast.net/~jedijaybird/customr53.jpg)
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 4 - DROIDS!
Post by: Gregorbian on August 23, 2005, 02:35 PM
great astromechs jedijaybird!  I really like that red leader droid - very crisp paintjob  ;D
Is that yellow R5 droid an original paintscheme?
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 4 - DROIDS!
Post by: Jayson on August 23, 2005, 02:50 PM
great astromechs jedijaybird!  I really like that red leader droid - very crisp paintjob  ;D
Is that yellow R5 droid an original paintscheme?

Actually he (R5-A2) has a couple brief appearances in ANH on Tatooine.

(https://home.comcast.net/~jedijaybird/yellowr5.jpg)

I have some weathering to do on them yet but it's a start.
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 4 - DROIDS!
Post by: darth_ripley on August 23, 2005, 04:57 PM
i really like the LIN-V8K droid jedijaybird, simple yet very effective with a nice paint job.

i was contemplating on how to make it completely movie accurate. i was thinking you would have to get a smoked plastic and then put little LED's inside it that would light up and then little tractor track thingy's on the bottom, at least that's how i think it looked in the movie when the jawa's are trying to "shoo" it along outside the sandcrawler. i'll get to it soon enough after i get some of these 12" customs done  :)

i found this website that has great 3-D renderings of custom droids as well as ones in the movies and star tours if anyone needs any additional reference.

http://www.glimpses-essential.com/starwars_remake/SW_Droids.htm
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 4 - DROIDS!
Post by: Jayson on August 23, 2005, 05:25 PM
Wow… thats a great ref. site. Right up there with www.astromech.net
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 4 - DROIDS!
Post by: Gregorbian on August 23, 2005, 07:59 PM
OH ok, I remember R5-A2 now  ;D
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 4 - DROIDS!
Post by: CHEWIE on August 24, 2005, 12:04 AM
Ok,I found a little bit of time to start my second droid for this month today.  I'll get him finished this week, but will abide by the "rules" and post it at the end of the month.

 :P
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 4 - DROIDS!
Post by: Famine on August 24, 2005, 12:08 AM
Rules? HAHA!

I posted my entry a month early.

Theres your rules.

Kevin
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 4 - DROIDS!
Post by: CHEWIE on August 24, 2005, 12:16 AM
I guess us older folks need to start setting a better example for you!   ;)

 :P
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 4 - DROIDS!
Post by: Darth_Ennis on August 24, 2005, 01:30 AM
Im already starting on my organic seperatist. ;D My second droid is almost finished too. Im in the process of working out his final details, and then he gets painted. Seeing as how he was the one I wanted to make to begin with, techically Im still abiding by the rules. ;D :P
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 4 - DROIDS!
Post by: CHEWIE on August 24, 2005, 10:25 AM
I'm very curious to see what everyone's Organic Separatists look like.  I plan on making several kinds of them...

I think we should make a rule - none of them can be Nemoidians!  Not to say that you couldn't use parts from Nemoidians (for example, I think the Nemoidian Warrior body is perfect for a few customs), but I think we should try and broaden the type of species we see.

 :P
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 4 - DROIDS!
Post by: Darth_Ennis on August 24, 2005, 11:08 AM
As long as the Aqualish are Seps, I should have nothing to worry about. If not I'm in trouble. :o :P
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 4 - DROIDS!
Post by: CHEWIE on August 24, 2005, 11:39 AM
The Aqualish would make for perfect Separatist troops.  Great idea!

 :P
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 4 - DROIDS!
Post by: coeli on August 24, 2005, 12:56 PM
I have a large droid that should be done before the end of the month, all I have to do is paint it!
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 4 - DROIDS!
Post by: Smartypants1635 on August 24, 2005, 07:26 PM
what about trandos they struck adeal with the seps and got free droids for the help on invading kashyyk
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 4 - DROIDS!
Post by: CHEWIE on August 24, 2005, 08:25 PM
what about trandos they struck adeal with the seps and got free droids for the help on invading kashyyk

Can you type that a little better next time?  Please?  There's a thread about that here - http://www.jedidefender.com/yabbse/index.php?topic=8230.0

Basically, I'm pointing that out because I'm not sure what you are saying... something about a deal with the Separatists getting free droids for invading Kashyyyk?

 :P
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 4 - DROIDS!
Post by: Ryan on August 24, 2005, 08:32 PM
I think SP is talking about Republic Commando. The trandoshan's struck a deal with Dooku and the Sepperatist, they were given Battle droids to start the invasion on Kashyyyk, it started out as a Trando slaving operation and the Seperatist presence was a secret, then the Republic found out about it and it became the Battle of Kashyyy. I'm not sure what kind of droid he is talking about though..... Wait I got it, I think he is asking if he can make a Trando for the flesh-n-blood Seperatist trooper CCC.
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 4 - DROIDS!
Post by: CHEWIE on August 24, 2005, 08:39 PM
Ok, thanks for clearing that up SLC. 

So, Smarty you are referring to some sort of Trandoshans that have joined the Separatist cause?  That's a good idea.  I like that a lot!

Hey SLC - I need to PM you, so get ready for a couple of questions.   ;)

 :P
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 4 - DROIDS!
Post by: Ryan on August 24, 2005, 08:42 PM

Hey SLC - I need to PM you, so get ready for a couple of questions.   ;)

 :P

Cool. I have a question for you too.
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 4 - DROIDS!
Post by: Smartypants1635 on August 24, 2005, 09:30 PM
Yah in repub commando the video game the seps hired trando mercs to attack the persecutor the home of the commandos whille they were on amission.
 the ship dissapeared and when it reapeared the commandos had to infiltrate the ship and stop the trandos from dropping it off to the seps.

then on  kashyyk since trandos already hunt and slave wookies they were eager to join the fight in payment of b droids and some cash and they also got to bash wookies not a bad deal for them.
 heres a link to the enemies in the game with pics of the trandos   http://www.lucasarts.com/games/swrepubliccommando/hud.html
there are also some cool geonosians and droid dispensers in there to  check it out
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 4 - DROIDS!
Post by: Darth_Ennis on August 26, 2005, 04:30 PM
Keep In mind he's not finished, but I figured Id give a WIP of my Bollux.

(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y257/Darth_Ennis/Star%20Wars%20Customs%20Customs/Clone%20Wars/bollux1.jpg)
(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y257/Darth_Ennis/Star%20Wars%20Customs%20Customs/Clone%20Wars/bollux2.jpg)

I still need to make his chestplate, I'd love to have it swing open but I think thats a bit beyond my ability. He still needs some fine tuning, and some paint but He's turning out better than I expected. I managed to retain his articulation which I am quite proud of. Let me know what you think.
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 4 - DROIDS!
Post by: Phrubruh on August 26, 2005, 08:37 PM
Hey guys I'm back from vacation and being unplugged for a week. Boy! You guys made some weird droids this week. I have my Pepsi R2-D2 cooler done now except for the pepsi bottles I'm waiting on. Hopefully they will come next week. If not, I'll post a picture without them attached.
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 4 - DROIDS!
Post by: CHEWIE on August 27, 2005, 01:43 AM
Welcome back Phruby!

Darth Ennis, I really like this new droid of yours, better than the first actually.  So are you doing some sculpting on the legs on this?  I'm looking forward to the final result.

On a side note, I finished my second droid for this month's challenge.  I'll take pics this weekend, and hopefully have another update or two on other stuff as well.

 :P
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 4 - DROIDS!
Post by: Gregorbian on August 27, 2005, 11:36 AM
I thought I had replied about this, but I guess not...
That Bollux is looking very good so far - excellent use of parts.  I can't wait to see the finished version!
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 4 - DROIDS!
Post by: coeli on August 27, 2005, 03:03 PM
(http://img239.imageshack.us/img239/1743/loaderdroid12pa.jpg)
(http://img239.imageshack.us/img239/8103/loaderdroid24xs.jpg)
(http://img250.imageshack.us/img250/8172/loaderdroid32kq.jpg)
Here is another addition to this months challenge! And this one is on time!!
It is inspired by the droids that load Obi-Wans star destroyer before take off for Utupau.
I bought myself a new table top scroll saw that cuts PVC styrene like butter! I used it as a test bed for making this droid, I want to start work on a turbo tank.
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 4 - DROIDS!
Post by: CHEWIE on August 27, 2005, 04:52 PM
Coeli, now that is just outstanding.  Before the movie came out I saw these in the Visual Dictionary, and was just blown away with how cool they looked.  Yours looks wonderful, and so out of my league that it's not even funny. 

I saw your other new customs at RS, I think you should open a personal thread here showcasing all of your work.

I can only imagine what you come up with if you start working on a Turbo Tank. 

Anyways, here's my second addition to this month's challenge... I know it doesn't compare to a Binary Loadlifter droid, but oh well... here is a fan fic MS-44 droid, basically a mobile missle launcher droid used in the Clone Wars.

(http://chewie34.250free.com/MS-44.jpg)

 :P

Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 4 - DROIDS!
Post by: coeli on August 27, 2005, 04:56 PM
Thanks for the comments Chewie!
I really like your addition as well! What parts did you use? It looks like the torso might be from cannon that came with the Saga Geonosis set(Target exclusive)The paint as usual is just astounding! Did you paint it black and then dry brush the silver on?
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 4 - DROIDS!
Post by: Famine on August 27, 2005, 06:37 PM
Jurassic Park 3 Alan Grant Triceratopsan restraint parts, I see. Nice Job coeli. I dig that thing, very much.

CHEWIE, thats an awsome droid. How many did you make? 2 or just one, flipped? Awsome drybrushing, I just can't get it as good as you make it. :-[

Kevin
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 4 - DROIDS!
Post by: CHEWIE on August 27, 2005, 06:46 PM
Coeli - Yep, you're right where the base body caem from, it was from the SAGA Geonosis accessory set.  The lets were from some sort of Metal Tech Capcom figure I found at Sam Goody.  Here's a pic from the latest photonovel with a couple of them -

(http://chewie34.250free.com/T29.jpg)

Dressel Jr - I've only made one of the missle droids so far.  I'd like to make another if I could find the parts.  Dry-brushing just takes lot of practice.  You'd puke if you knew how many hours I've spent painting figures over the past decade.   ;)

Basically all I did was use a little glue to put the parts together, and add in the missles, then I spray painted it flat black.  Then I added in dry brushing with tan silver, added in the little red "eyes" and sealed it with matte acrylic spray.

 :P
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 4 - DROIDS!
Post by: Famine on August 27, 2005, 08:01 PM
(http://kevvo.250free.com/droidwip.JPG)


Work in progress shot.

Kevin
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 4 - DROIDS!
Post by: Phrubruh on August 27, 2005, 10:12 PM
This is my work in progress Pepsi R2-D2 cooler. I'm waiting on the pepsi bottles to put in the head. Otherwise, he is pretty much done. If you look really closely at the real thing, it says Star Wars Episode III Revenge of the Sith right below the head. Both that and the Pepsi logo are scanned in from the original Pepsi cooler.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v308/phruby/cooler1.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v308/phruby/cooler2.jpg)
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 4 - DROIDS!
Post by: Gregorbian on August 28, 2005, 11:55 AM
Wow, lots of great submissions since I last checked!

Coeli - AMAZING!  That driod is very creative - did you make it from scratch?  Does it have any articulation?  It looks perfect behind the clones!  What about adding a republic/empire logo somewhere on it? 

CHEWIE - Great Work!  The paint job is incredible, it looks very realistic.  How about adding a machine gun on the top of his head?  Some sort of small-arms backup weapon system or something... ;)

Dressel Jr. - Cool concept, is that a MicroMachines' TIE Fighter wing?  Very interesting  ;D  The paintjob looks good too, as you said, the pics are a bit blurry, but from what I can tell, you did some great drybrushing on him.

Master_Phruby - Awesome Pepsi Astromech!  What did you make the dome out of?
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 4 - DROIDS!
Post by: Famine on August 28, 2005, 12:09 PM
Gregorbian, let me see what I can do about a better photo...It occoured to me that I didn't have the flash on for any of those pics.



UPDATE:

here ya go:

(http://kevvo.250free.com/droid006.JPG)

Kevin
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 4 - DROIDS!
Post by: Gregorbian on August 28, 2005, 12:59 PM
ahhh, nice, much better!

That's very cool - the drybrushing is well done.   ;D
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 4 - DROIDS!
Post by: CHEWIE on August 28, 2005, 01:30 PM
Great detail and a plain mean looking droid.  I don't think 3PO would have liked him.   ;)

 :P
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 4 - DROIDS!
Post by: Ryan on August 28, 2005, 03:53 PM
Great work guys! Sorry I haven't posted sooner, these just kept popping up so quickly! :)


Darth_Ennis - Bollux looks great so far, i can't wait to see you finish this one up! :)

coeli - This is one of my favorties so far. :o I have some of the same questions as Greg. Is it scratchbuilt? And how's the articulation? It looks really really great with the clones and the AT-TE, I can't wait to see what you'll do with a Turbo Tank. :) I think it'd look good with a Republic logo, buit I don't thnik it is necessary.

CHEWIE - The paint job looks great, as usual. :) I really like the parts you used, I have been looking for a use for that back pack. I may have to try this. :) I think he could use a little chin gun, he only has 2 missiles so he'd need something to use after he has expended them. I guess he could also just have a big self destruct, and he could just kamikazee something when he runs out of missiles.

Phruby - This one looks great too, the dome is kinda funny shaped. I seem to remeber the coolers were that way too, so I think it is good. It'll look great with some bottles init.

Dressel Jr/Famine/Kevin -I really like yours. The paint app. looks great. The TIE wing base was very clever, this rivals your Manalorian as my favorite custom of yours.


I added all of your entries to the image thread, except for yours Darth_Ennis, I'll add it when we see the final images. :)


Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 4 - DROIDS!
Post by: Phrubruh on August 28, 2005, 04:13 PM
Thanks guys. The figure is basically just a R3 droid with his brains sucked out. The shape is suppost to match the one on the cooler. Basically a quarter on each side of the done was cut out. It will look better with the bottles sticking out.
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 4 - DROIDS!
Post by: CHEWIE on August 28, 2005, 07:40 PM
Ok, here's one more - my final one this month.

Yam'rii Protocol Droid - based on the species of Kitit Keed'Kak, the Yam'rii Protocol Droid is an outdated model of droid that is still found in use by this species (fan fic idea and design).

(http://chewie34.250free.com/YamriiDroid.jpg)

 :P
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 4 - DROIDS!
Post by: Famine on August 28, 2005, 07:43 PM
I like it. The picture of that creepy bug bitch bothers me though. Remove her at once. :p (I've seen 5 Praying Mantis's this year)

What kind of service are they used for?

Kevin

Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 4 - DROIDS!
Post by: CHEWIE on August 28, 2005, 08:03 PM
Well, I guess the droids can be used for whatever the owners program them to do.  Clean, program, repairs, etc.

I thought that since I made three different figures for this month's challenge, I'd put a collage together of them -

(http://chewie34.250free.com/ChewiesDroidsCustoms1.jpg)

 :P
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 4 - DROIDS!
Post by: Gregorbian on August 28, 2005, 08:16 PM
Man, CHEWIE, all of your droids look incredible!  Your expert drybrushing really brings out the details; that collage looks pretty slick.  It just dawned on me that the missile droid reminds me of Short Circuit   ;)  Whether that was intentional or not, it's a nice touch!
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 4 - DROIDS!
Post by: CHEWIE on August 28, 2005, 08:31 PM
Nope, it wasn't intentional... but my wife thought the exact same thing.   ;)

 :P
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 4 - DROIDS!
Post by: Famine on August 28, 2005, 08:40 PM
"Johny 5 ALIVE!"


Kevin
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 4 - DROIDS!
Post by: Famine on August 28, 2005, 09:40 PM
(http://kevvo.250free.com/droid013.JPG)

WIP.

Kevin
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 4 - DROIDS!
Post by: Ryan on August 28, 2005, 10:02 PM
I think that's the first time I've seen Vader's droid used for a custom. Those guys used to be pegwarmers around me then they started drying up quick. And I haven't seen one in awhile It is great that you were able find a good  use for it. This is looking to be another great one from you.
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 4 - DROIDS!
Post by: Famine on August 28, 2005, 10:03 PM
The paintjob is gonna be odd on this one.

I hope I don't **** it up, is all. :-\

Kevin
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 4 - DROIDS!
Post by: Phrubruh on August 28, 2005, 11:34 PM
The bottom of the destroyer droid you used chewie could be used for a B'omarr Monk if you replace the ball with a brain boll.
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 4 - DROIDS!
Post by: CHEWIE on August 28, 2005, 11:54 PM
Yeah it does have a bit of a B'omarr Monk feel to it... if I can get another of those figures cheap, I might try something like that.

 :P
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 4 - DROIDS!
Post by: Ryan on August 29, 2005, 05:19 AM
I did a bit of work on the image thread, I removed some of the customs that had been made awhile ago and it should contain only the customs made for the MCC. I went ahead and threw a teaser up for next month too.
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 4 - DROIDS!
Post by: CHEWIE on August 29, 2005, 10:39 AM
Thanks for running that thread, it's nice to see everyone's work put together like that.  Hope we see a couple more final Droids from a few more members!

 :P
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 4 - DROIDS!
Post by: Darth_Ennis on August 29, 2005, 02:34 PM
I'm going to have to take a rain check on getting mine finished on time. I was forced to evacuate, and unfortunately I took all of my WIP's except Bollux. I didnt realise he was missing from the pile until I got here. Provided Ive got a home to go back to I'll have to finish him then. :(
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 4 - DROIDS!
Post by: Ryan on August 29, 2005, 02:37 PM
Thanks for running that thread, it's nice to see everyone's work put together like that.  Hope we see a couple more final Droids from a few more members!

 :P

Not a problem. :) I finally started work on my droid last night so hopefully I'll be done by Wednesday.

I'm going to have to take a rain check on getting mine finished on time. I was forced to evacuate, and unfortunately I took all of my WIP's except Bollux. I didnt realise he was missing from the pile until I got here. Provided Ive got a home to go back to I'll have to finish him then. :(

Man I'm really sorry to hear that, where do you live? I hope all goes well for you. :-\ Youc an have as long of an extension as you need, although it isa probably the last thing you have to worry about.
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 4 - DROIDS!
Post by: Darth_Ennis on August 29, 2005, 02:40 PM
New Orleans, or a suburb there of called Gretna. On our way here they named my neighborhood by name as a potential disaster area. Thats never a good thing. Hopefully the news is making it out to be a lot worse thait actually is. :(
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 4 - DROIDS!
Post by: CHEWIE on August 29, 2005, 03:25 PM
Good luck Darth Ennis.  The important thing is your safety.  I hope you don't suffer much property damage.   :-\

 :P
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 4 - DROIDS!
Post by: Gregorbian on August 29, 2005, 03:33 PM
I hope everything turns out alright Darth Ennis!   :(
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 4 - DROIDS!
Post by: Darth_Ennis on August 29, 2005, 07:39 PM
preliminary reports of my general area state some damage. I wont be able to see for myself for a couple of days. sorry to have the thread go off on a tangent.
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 4 - DROIDS!
Post by: Smartypants1635 on August 29, 2005, 09:28 PM
good luck God bless Darth Ennis hope everythings cool with your house  and property hopefully itll pass by the end of this week  :(
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 4 - DROIDS!
Post by: RollaJedi on August 30, 2005, 01:59 PM
Havent been around in a little while, so just checking in to say that mine too will probably a late bloomer as well.  Its taken a while to get to where I'm at, plus I havent been able to do much since I had a surgery the other day.  I'm doing a 6" HK-47 from a BA billy Gunn WWE figure if you recall.  ( I ditched the spiderman one!)

ps: I hope everything works out for you D_E.  I'd hate to know that my stuff could have been washed away like that.  Hoping all the best for you
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 4 - DROIDS!
Post by: coeli on August 30, 2005, 02:35 PM
Yeah, I kinda know what you are going through D_E ( I live in SW FL ::))Hope everything is alright!!
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 4 - DROIDS!
Post by: CHEWIE on August 30, 2005, 02:40 PM
Rolla, I can't wait to see what you come up with.  I wish you'd go into 3-3/4" customs though.   ;)

 :P
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 4 - DROIDS!
Post by: Darth_Ennis on August 31, 2005, 11:22 AM
I wish he'd work on 3 3/4 in too. His 6 in stuff is phenominal. Thanks for the kind words guys, I hope to be home in the next couple of days to check on my house and just to help out if nothing else. the damage was no less than catastrophic in New Orleans proper it could be months before they even get power.  :(
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 4 - DROIDS!
Post by: Gregorbian on August 31, 2005, 02:50 PM
Damn dude, let us know how everything turns out D_E! :-\
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 4 - DROIDS!
Post by: Smartypants1635 on August 31, 2005, 06:31 PM
mine will be one or two or three days late sorry i didnt dtart till sunday thats when i cut my finger thanks chewie for getting me over here i would never have heard about it      jk  ;D
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 4 - DROIDS!
Post by: Phrubruh on August 31, 2005, 08:59 PM
My bottles came today. Now my ROTS Pepsi R2-D2 cooler is complete.

Here we have Wedge and Biggs enjoying a soda before their big mission to destroy the Death Star.

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

Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 4 - DROIDS!
Post by: Gregorbian on August 31, 2005, 10:00 PM
TOO COOL!
I love it!  I wasn't sure about the shape of the dome before, but after you explained that it was "cut-out" so that pepsi bottles could fit in, I really wanted to see how that would turn out.  Excellent work!  ;D
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 4 - DROIDS!
Post by: Phrubruh on August 31, 2005, 10:12 PM
I wish the bottles were a little smaller but it gives the effect I wanted.
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 4 - DROIDS!
Post by: Ryan on August 31, 2005, 10:42 PM
Phruby, I love it. That picture is hilarious. :D The droid looks even better with the bottles in there.

I'm almost done with mine, hopefully I should be done in 30 minutes to an hour.
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 4 - DROIDS!
Post by: CHEWIE on August 31, 2005, 10:47 PM
Phruby, that is so damn awesome.  I really, really like that.  So creative and a great addition to this month's challenge.

Honestly, that's one of my favorite customs of yours.  So cool!

 :P
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 4 - DROIDS!
Post by: Phrubruh on September 1, 2005, 12:13 AM
I'm glad you guys like him. It's good to have another one done. Now I've got to get my Snoova, terrorist and custom of me on track.
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 4 - DROIDS!
Post by: Famine on September 1, 2005, 12:46 AM
HAHAHAAHAHAHA! That droid is hillarious! It's so great! The scene is hillarious as well.

Kevin
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 4 - DROIDS!
Post by: Ryan on September 1, 2005, 02:02 AM
With minutes to spare, here is my droid, he is a former war droid turned salvage droid. Instead of scraping it this obsolete war, the droid's owner converted him into a salvage droid. His right arm was replaced with with a rusty old plasma cutter and his legs were chopped of at the knees and he was given legs with large electro-magnetic feet so he could grip the hulls of destroyed starships and other space junk, though the droid is usaully stationed on planet because his owner was too cheap to fit him with any type of space propulsion device.

(http://sithlordchaos.250free.com/SalvageDroid.jpg)
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 4 - DROIDS!
Post by: Gregorbian on September 1, 2005, 07:56 AM
Nice work!  I like the concept  ;D

Good paint job as well, he really looks like a formerly-junked droid.
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 4 - DROIDS!
Post by: Phrubruh on September 1, 2005, 09:40 AM
Cool! He looks really rusty. What color did you use for the orange rust legs?
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 4 - DROIDS!
Post by: Famine on September 1, 2005, 10:57 AM
NICE. I'm digging the very rusty look of that droid. Good use on parts. Is it too late to enter my 3P0 unit that I've not showed pics of?

Kevin
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 4 - DROIDS!
Post by: Phrubruh on September 1, 2005, 11:19 AM
Not too late. Please post it.
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 4 - DROIDS!
Post by: Ryan on September 1, 2005, 02:58 PM
Thanks guys. :)

The cammera made the rust a litle brighter than it really is, but it is a Folt Art Terra Cota.
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 4 - DROIDS!
Post by: CHEWIE on September 1, 2005, 03:06 PM
SLC, this is a true work of art!  Why is it that such ugly droids always look so cool?

Excellent use of parts and painting, but it's the head that does it for me.  He looks pretty scary and reminds me of the probe things in War of the Worlds.  Freaky!

 :P
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 5 - Bounty Hunters and Terrorists!
Post by: Jeff on September 1, 2005, 03:26 PM
I changed the title of the thread so as to accomodate my news post...  ;)
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 5 - Bounty Hunters and Terrorists!
Post by: Ryan on September 1, 2005, 03:30 PM
Just in case anyone is curious, the recipe is:

Head - Sith Probe droid from either the Sith accessory set or a aDarth Maul, I have no idea which
Chest and Left Arm - POTF2 4-LOM, with a ROTS #41 clone anntenae
Crotch and Upper legs -  The original POTF2 C-3PO, it's all I had :P
Right arm - Reposition EV-9D9 arm, SOTE Dash Rendar shoulder, Tip of a Jango gun for the torch
Lower right leg - Madine's Baton and EV-9D9 leg cut below the knee
Lower left leg - ROTS #41 Clone anntenae and EV-9D9 leg cut below the knee

Thanks again for all the kind words guys. :)
Title: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 5 - Bounty Hunters and Terrorists!
Post by: CHEWIE on September 1, 2005, 03:48 PM
Great job everyone on Month #4.  If anyone has any last minute entries, get them in!   ;)

Ok, Month #5 has officially started everyone!  Get the creative juices flowing!

BOUNTY HUNTERS/TERRORISTS is this month's them... they are to be fan fic ideas - not established characters.  Here is an example of a fan fic Bounty Hunter -

(http://www.thecustomalliance.com/cook/b4534878.jpg)

We've had lots of people join in for the first 4 months, and the more the merrier!

One thing to keep in mind is to try and wait until the end of September before showing your creation.   :)

 :P

Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 5 - Bounty Hunters and Terrorists!
Post by: Jeff on September 1, 2005, 03:56 PM
Ooooh... I'm going to try to stay away from Mando armor and try think up something fun and different. 

I've got a few ideas, but no spoilers just yet   ;)

Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 5 - Bounty Hunters and Terrorists!
Post by: Ryan on September 1, 2005, 03:59 PM
I'm thinking about doing a Trandoshan terrorist, myself. I have a basci idea of the parts I'm going to use, but I'm not sure if it'll look good. I'll try and post a WIP later today.
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 5 - Bounty Hunters and Terrorists!
Post by: CHEWIE on September 1, 2005, 04:31 PM
Well I'm probably not going to make any more Mandalorians either for a while.  I'm wanting to make some sort of humans with their faces being shown for this challenge.

 :P
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 5 - Bounty Hunters and Terrorists!
Post by: Ryan on September 1, 2005, 06:18 PM
Thanks for the front page news Jeff. :)
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 5 - Bounty Hunters and Terrorists!
Post by: Smartypants1635 on September 1, 2005, 07:17 PM
im not done yet i alsmost had it done assembling last night but the pegs wouldn t go int the body and i have to paint it as well
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 5 - Bounty Hunters and Terrorists!
Post by: ThePerennial on September 1, 2005, 07:40 PM
I've just finished an Ubese terrorist and I really like how it's turned out. I'm wondering though: should I post it now or at the end of the month like we always do? I'll prbably fold with anticipation and post pics later today :P
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 5 - Bounty Hunters and Terrorists!
Post by: Ryan on September 1, 2005, 07:43 PM
It'd be better if you can hold off, at least until the last week of the month, since today is the first day we are "supposed" to work on these. :P Some people may feel rushed too if they see a whole bunch of customs at the begining of the month.
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 5 - Bounty Hunters and Terrorists!
Post by: ThePerennial on September 1, 2005, 07:52 PM
Well I'm probably not going to make any more Mandalorians either for a while.  I'm wanting to make some sort of humans with their faces being shown for this challenge.

 :P

 *Musters up the best Jango Fett impression he could attempt*

"Exposed faces are for civilians, soldier."  ;)
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 5 - Bounty Hunters and Terrorists!
Post by: Darth_Ennis on September 1, 2005, 08:17 PM
Doesnt look like I'm going hom,e any time soon. :( So I think Im going to try a terrorist from what ever I can scrounge up around here. The pickins is pretty slim though I gottta tell ya. BUt on the good side I've got all the "Galaxy Wars" dollar store figures that I could ever want. Looks like Im going to have to resort to constructing some "Creepy Cheapies". ;D Ill see what I can do.
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 5 - Bounty Hunters and Terrorists!
Post by: CHEWIE on September 1, 2005, 10:26 PM
Perennial, I hope you can wait to show it.   ;)

Darth Ennis, I'm just glad you're ok... I can't imagine the stress you're going through.  Hang in there buddy... if you want, PM me - I will be happy to send you some free customizing fodder.

 :P
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 5 - Bounty Hunters and Terrorists!
Post by: Quazar on September 2, 2005, 01:27 AM
Chaos....your droid is FANTASTIC!

Using the Sith probe was a masterstroke!  What a great, great custom!
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 5 - Bounty Hunters and Terrorists!
Post by: Ryan on September 2, 2005, 01:41 AM
I actually got the idea from another custom here, I think it was Kit Fisto's. I loved the idea and I happend to have a spare one so I used it. I was worried this one wouldn't come out too good since I just randomly threw stuff together, but I'm pretty happy with the end result. Thanks alot for the kind words Lance. :)

Ennis, I'm glad you made it out of there. Where are you at now?
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 5 - Bounty Hunters and Terrorists!
Post by: Darth_Ennis on September 2, 2005, 11:01 AM
I'm in a town right outside of Lafayette called, ironiocly, Scott La. ;D Its a nice little town but there is not much to do. BUt the good news is Ive got a couple of projects finished and hopefully I'll get the pics up later today.
-Scott
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 5 - Bounty Hunters and Terrorists!
Post by: coeli on September 2, 2005, 12:05 PM
DE, glad to hear that you are doing OK! Even better to hear that you are doing some customs! Keep us updated as far as how everything is going for you!
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 5 - Bounty Hunters and Terrorists!
Post by: Darth_Ennis on September 3, 2005, 11:57 AM
Got some bad news as far as my posting pics. :( The computer that I am using, for some odd reason, doesnt have a disk drive. ??? And since my Mavica camera loads pics onto a disk I have no way to post them right now. But dont worry, Ive dont the impossibe before, and I havent given up yet. ;D
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 5 - Bounty Hunters and Terrorists!
Post by: jokabofe on September 3, 2005, 01:14 PM
My Mavica records onto discs as well - small CD-R discs - but it also has a USB output slot as well...
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 5 - Bounty Hunters and Terrorists!
Post by: Smartypants1635 on September 3, 2005, 02:26 PM
Sorry its late,
I didnt get inspiration till last sunday; well hes not great, but he here is

(http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b353/smartypants1635/DSC01025.jpg)
(http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b353/smartypants1635/DSC01023.jpg)


Let  me know what you think. just try and find out what hes all made of
 :D
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 5 - Bounty Hunters and Terrorists!
Post by: CHEWIE on September 3, 2005, 03:19 PM
Smarty, I'm a little stumped on the parts that you used, but I like it!  I think I see some Grievous parts, but other than that I'm not sure.

He really, really looks like a droid that you would't want to piss off... I might suggest a bit of dry brushing to give him more of a "worn" look.

Awesome job!

 :P
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 5 - Bounty Hunters and Terrorists!
Post by: Gregorbian on September 3, 2005, 03:22 PM
Good job man!  Is that an Ep. I 3po head?

I agree with CHEWIE - a bit of drybrushing would be cool to see.  Still, great use of parts (whatever they are!) - I think it turned out very well  8)
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 5 - Bounty Hunters and Terrorists!
Post by: CHEWIE on September 4, 2005, 05:03 AM
Ok, I have two late submissions for the August Challenge - Droids -

(http://chewie34.250free.com/MOREDROIDS.jpg)

 :P
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 5 - Bounty Hunters and Terrorists!
Post by: Ryan on September 4, 2005, 05:08 AM
I like the yellow one on the left. Is that a CORPS head? What ever it is I really like your choice of parts, the EV-9D9 torso looks cool yellow and it is a good match with th SBD arms and IG-88 legs. The other guy is pretty good looking too. What parts did you use?

What kinds of droids are these?
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 5 - Bounty Hunters and Terrorists!
Post by: CHEWIE on September 4, 2005, 05:14 AM
The head is actually from a GI Joe head from a Techno Viper.  Back a long time ago, I cannibalized that figure (probably over 15 years ago now), and for some reason kept the head.  Literally around 1997 I almost put it on the EV9D9 body but never got around to it.  It had been sitting in a box for years until today.

The other one is just a repainted Star Tours droid.  I think that's a good design by them.

 :P
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 5 - Bounty Hunters and Terrorists!
Post by: Phrubruh on September 4, 2005, 11:05 AM
Chewie, how do you get that kind of finish on the super battle droid arms?
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 5 - Bounty Hunters and Terrorists!
Post by: Gregorbian on September 4, 2005, 11:27 AM
Great droids CHEWIE!
That EV-IG-SBD-Techno Viper Droid is awesome!  It reminds me kind of those "robot" soldiers from Black Hole.   Do all of those droid parts just fit together or did you have to do some tweaking?  Great design!
Your repaint of the Star Tours Droid is obviously much better than hasbro's!  I like the design as well, I might have to try repainting him as well.
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 5 - Bounty Hunters and Terrorists!
Post by: Darth Delicious on September 5, 2005, 05:23 AM
All right, I'm going to submit my first entry for this month's challenge since you guys got to see the work in progress anyway. I should have one or two of his buddies finished by the end of the month's big reveal.

Dri'gin Kal is a Bith Bounty Hunter, who travels with a small group of mercenaries led by a Mandalorian named Kallys Fenn. Typically, Dri'gin plays the role of softening up the enemy by hammering their defenses with his hand held plasma throwers, or covering their withdrawal with a steady barrage of cover fire. Dri'gin is also adept with smaller weapons, as his natural Bith dexterity make him rather quick on the draw and a crack shot.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v675/darthdelicious/DriginKal.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v675/darthdelicious/DriginKalsideview.jpg)

Hope you guys like him. I added a control box to the chest for his plasma thrower, scarring to the head as was suggested by you guys, and a rebreather for when the fighting gets nasty. I also will be adding some sonic protectors to his ears as was suggested, just as soon as I find a suitable piece to cannabalize for parts.

-DD
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 5 - Bounty Hunters and Terrorists!
Post by: Ryan on September 5, 2005, 05:38 AM
Shame on you for post it this early! :P

It is so good that you can get away with it though. :P I elaborated more in your other thread. I really like this guy, I'll hold off adding him until later in the month and until you have the updated pictures of him. Excellent work so far, it will be hard to top this. I like the backstory a lot as well. :)
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 5 - Bounty Hunters and Terrorists!
Post by: Smartypants1635 on September 5, 2005, 10:44 AM
protectors, darn it no bith head explosions  :'( :D
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 5 - Bounty Hunters and Terrorists!
Post by: Gregorbian on September 5, 2005, 11:25 AM
Great job DD!   I love the addition of the rebreather and the scarring looks very cool.  Great use of parts too, he definitely looks tough  8)
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 5 - Bounty Hunters and Terrorists!
Post by: Phrubruh on September 5, 2005, 11:32 AM
Very original. 8)
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 5 - Bounty Hunters and Terrorists!
Post by: Vator on September 6, 2005, 04:22 AM
I've a rough design for my terrorist, so I figure I'll share it here. His name is Tarrington and his inspiration is British colonialism in Mesopotamia/Africa.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v115/Vator/Tarrington.jpg)

Tarrington will be making an appearence in later episodes of The United. Since this is a fairly simple custom, I hope to have him finished later in the week...depending on my Homework load.
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 5 - Bounty Hunters and Terrorists!
Post by: ThePerennial on September 6, 2005, 11:05 AM
I've used the torso and arms of the clone wars anakin for my bounty hunter as well. I want to make another, but I have no inspiration :P
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 5 - Bounty Hunters and Terrorists!
Post by: CHEWIE on September 6, 2005, 12:52 PM
Yeah, this is excellent.  I've already commented on DD's custom before, but again I have to say how nice this turned out (and original).  He looks like he's the meanest Bith in the galaxy.

Vator, that's one wild design you've come up with.  I'm looking forward to seeing what you do with it!

 :P
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 5 - Bounty Hunters and Terrorists!
Post by: Phrubruh on September 6, 2005, 03:04 PM
Does anyone have any Bossk arms or feet?
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 5 - Bounty Hunters and Terrorists!
Post by: Ryan on September 6, 2005, 03:07 PM
I do. Would you like them? :) I have 2 sets of arms, I needs one set for my Trandoshan terrorist and I have an extra set of feet, they were cut off right at the end of the pants.
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 5 - Bounty Hunters and Terrorists!
Post by: darth_ripley on September 7, 2005, 01:32 PM
DD i love your Bith terrorist, as everyone else has said its very original and the paint job really makes the figure that much better imho.  :)

i've got a few ideas for the terrorist concept, i am thinking that i am going to go with a vintage style since i have more vintage parts than anything else at the moment. i am really leaning towards a Gamorrean terrorist...if i can make it turn out right i hope. i've been caught up working on an elite Mygeeto clone, inspired by some of Jubjub's drawings. i just can't seem to get the darn clones out of my system yet...it's a complete love/hate affair.  :P
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 5 - Bounty Hunters and Terrorists!
Post by: Phrubruh on September 7, 2005, 11:40 PM
Hey Chewie. For the next Monthly Customizing Challenge can we do her?

(http://blog.usticke.org/cimg1056.jpg)
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 5 - Bounty Hunters and Terrorists!
Post by: Darth_Ennis on September 8, 2005, 03:19 AM
Theres a joke just waiting there but I'm not touching it. I'm  just going to snicker and wait. ;D
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 5 - Bounty Hunters and Terrorists!
Post by: Kit Fisto on September 8, 2005, 07:25 AM
HAHA!! Yeah, let's DO her!! LOL

Anyway, for this month, since the guys at FFURG are building their Snoova, I entered and Snoova's a bounty hunter: here's my entry for this month:

(http://propaholics.wolfchasers.com/maian_uploader/uploads/comp%20small.jpg)

I used a ROTS Wookiee warrior (Thanx to Findswoman), scalpted him and sculpted new hair + an eyepatch. I used all kinds of bits and parts to build him an armor that kept the Wookiee-look but still stayed true to the original bounty hunter design. I didn't want to much of that high tech stuff, but enough. I gave him a backpack with large antenna and some more gismo's on his arm and leg. I also added a "prize" on the front of his torso. The 3 grey "balls" are human head sculls I found on a cheap figure's belt. As base for his armour I used the wookiee warrior bandolier and started cutting and glueing. Mostly I like his sholderpatch. It's big, out there and daring, but I think it makes him look bad ass.
The gun is a modified Wookiee Warrior bow caster. I added a new handle so he can hold it properly, gave it a pike and a broad blade. The blade I added because the orignal figure had an ax, wookiees normally have ryyk blades, so I made a combination of it.

Please let me know what you think of him. I have more pics, bigger pics, if anyone wants to see them. Just ask.
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 5 - Bounty Hunters and Terrorists!
Post by: Gregorbian on September 8, 2005, 07:53 AM
Great work!  I like all of the additions - it really hardly looks like a wookie warrior figure anymore.  I definitely see the Snoova - excellent job on the hair and eyepatch.
The human skulls are cool too, good stuff.
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 5 - Bounty Hunters and Terrorists!
Post by: CHEWIE on September 8, 2005, 08:49 AM
Wow, I think you may have won that contest already!  What a fantastic custom!

This is easily one of the coolest customs I've ever seen, and all of a sudden the Snoova design seems much, much better.

Such fantastic detail and accessories too.  What a great figure.  Take a bow, you deserve it.

I would buy this figure in a hearbeat if Hasbro were to make it look even close to this good.

 :P
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 5 - Bounty Hunters and Terrorists!
Post by: Kit Fisto on September 8, 2005, 09:16 AM
Wow! Thanx for the great critiques! It encouraged me to make a few extra pics:

(http://propaholics.wolfchasers.com/maian_uploader/uploads/comp2%20small.jpg)

(http://propaholics.wolfchasers.com/maian_uploader/uploads/1126185145_DSC00014.JPG)
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 5 - Bounty Hunters and Terrorists!
Post by: Phrubruh on September 8, 2005, 09:42 AM
Nothing like killing two birds with one stone. Those are some great ideas. I'll have to incorporate some of them in my version.
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 5 - Bounty Hunters and Terrorists!
Post by: CHEWIE on September 8, 2005, 09:46 AM
Theres a joke just waiting there but I'm not touching it. I'm  just going to snicker and wait. ;D

Sure, we can do her.  But I'm first in line.   I hate sloppy seconds.   ;D

In all seriousness though, I don't know how I'd go about making a figure like this. 

 :P
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 5 - Bounty Hunters and Terrorists!
Post by: Darth_Ennis on September 8, 2005, 10:22 AM
I like the idea myself, An AAyla Secura pegwarmer should do very good for a base figure maybe some Lady J armor from VvsV for the breastplate. And some sculpy for just aboput everything else. Personally Id prefer to go with the one with the pink shoulder pad from the RS thread. She's much hotter. ;D

W :oW!!! Kit that snoova looks awesome. Ive been working on mine but I didnt care for how his flattop came out so I scrapped it and began anew. My thing is when a project begins to aggrivate me I put it away for a while and work on something else for a while. I put my snoova away and finished my Barris Offee for my Pegwarmer thread on RS. You have inspired me to start again. Excellent job.

EDIT: AS a matter of fact I think Im going to kill two birds with one stone myself and make her the bounty hunter for fot this months Challenge. Provided I can ever get back home and get the patrts. :-\
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 5 - Bounty Hunters and Terrorists!
Post by: Ryan on September 8, 2005, 05:13 PM
Theres a joke just waiting there but I'm not touching it. I'm  just going to snicker and wait. ;D

I'd storm her with my little trooper....


Kit that Snoova is EXCELLENT. It is going to be tought to come close to that. I love all his gear and that custom gun. If I can get to the FFURG GP, I'll be happy if mine turns out half as good as yours. I'd but that in a heartbeat if Hasbro put it out. :)
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 5 - Bounty Hunters and Terrorists!
Post by: Phrubruh on September 8, 2005, 05:36 PM
Theres a joke just waiting there but I'm not touching it. I'm  just going to snicker and wait. ;D

I'd storm her with my little trooper....

I'd like to open her blast doors....
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 5 - Bounty Hunters and Terrorists!
Post by: ThePerennial on September 8, 2005, 10:16 PM
Snoova has NEVER looked better! I love it; you can't even tell that it's from the wookiee warrior! I love the addition of the pieces to make the bandolier into the body armour!
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 5 - Bounty Hunters and Terrorists!
Post by: Smartypants1635 on September 8, 2005, 10:33 PM
Quote
I'd like to open her blast doors....

no phruby its charge up her loading ramp :D ;D
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 5 - Bounty Hunters and Terrorists!
Post by: Famine on September 8, 2005, 11:18 PM
You guys are terrible. :P

Kevin
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 5 - Bounty Hunters and Terrorists!
Post by: Phrubruh on September 8, 2005, 11:25 PM

Her shaft is rayshielded so we're going to have use proton torpedos.
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 5 - Bounty Hunters and Terrorists!
Post by: Darth_Ennis on September 8, 2005, 11:45 PM
I had originally typed something so blatentkly vulger it even assaulted my sensibilities. I erased it and wrote this instead. Beleive me its better this way.

BTW Im not sure how to do it so could somebody snag the pic of the one with the pink shoulder pad and put it on here? Id appreciate that.
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 5 - Bounty Hunters and Terrorists!
Post by: Ryan on September 8, 2005, 11:57 PM
Kit and DD, I'll add your entries in a week or two since it is still the first week of September. Don't worry I won't forget about either of 'em. :)
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 5 - Bounty Hunters and Terrorists!
Post by: Phrubruh on September 9, 2005, 12:16 AM
It's nice you can get away with that kind of thing here.

(http://propaholics.wolfchasers.com/maian_uploader/uploads/C3-Femtrooper01.jpg)
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 5 - Bounty Hunters and Terrorists!
Post by: CHEWIE on September 9, 2005, 12:03 PM
I wonder if the POTF2 Flashback Ceremony Leia's boobs might work for a female Stormtrooper?

 :P
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 5 - Bounty Hunters and Terrorists!
Post by: ThePerennial on September 9, 2005, 12:35 PM
Theres a joke just waiting there but I'm not touching it. I'm  just going to snicker and wait. ;D

I'd storm her with my little trooper....

I just thought of another one. I have no idea if it's funny though :P


'I'd put my captain Solo in her cargo hold.."
Title: First of All
Post by: Tijuanajedi on September 10, 2005, 03:22 AM
Hey Guys,

First of all I'll do the female Stormtrooper (Gladly!!!!) :P

And secondly and seriously, great customs, I love the Bith & the wookie, they are original & very cool, I am a little tired of seeing Clones, altough cool, its nice to see original work!!!

Great job dudes!!!! 8)
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 5 - Bounty Hunters and Terrorists!
Post by: CHEWIE on September 10, 2005, 12:10 PM
Well, I have my submission for this month's challenge complete... just 2-1/2 weeks and I can show it.

 :P
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 5 - Bounty Hunters and Terrorists!
Post by: Darth_Ennis on September 10, 2005, 12:13 PM
Ive got a pretty good Idea for mine. Several Ideas actually. One will be the female trooper with the pink pad. I think I can pull this one off. ;D and the next one is going to be a surprise. ;D
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 5 - Bounty Hunters and Terrorists!
Post by: Smartypants1635 on September 10, 2005, 06:13 PM
mine is somewhat of an aquatic bounty hunter.
 very similar to something on earth ,just wait and see
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 5 - Bounty Hunters and Terrorists!
Post by: ThePerennial on September 10, 2005, 10:35 PM
Well, Like I said, I've got my Ubese bounty hunter finished. I'll submit another one, which doubles as a self-custom for the group project, me as a bounty hunter of course.
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 5 - Bounty Hunters and Terrorists!
Post by: Phrubruh on September 12, 2005, 04:29 PM
I'm thinking about the project for October. What if we did it around the theme "Blue Harvest: Horror beyond Imagination". Basically, this would be as many creatures and aliens you can come up with. A nice halloween-type theme but star wars style.

If you don't know, blue harvest was the set name for Revenge of the Jedi.
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 5 - Bounty Hunters and Terrorists!
Post by: CHEWIE on September 12, 2005, 04:34 PM
Hey, that's a very good idea!  We had mentioned doing organic Separatist Troopers, but I think we could push those back to November.

Good idea Phruby, I'm all for it!

 :P
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 5 - Bounty Hunters and Terrorists!
Post by: Smartypants1635 on September 12, 2005, 08:19 PM
never mind it doesnt  matter ::)
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 5 - Bounty Hunters and Terrorists!
Post by: Ryan on September 12, 2005, 08:41 PM
i wont enter that one then halloween is kinda stupid , i dont like anyhting demonic like either, so if we do that blue thing mast phrub said its kinda halloween, i wont do it

Phruby wasn't necessarily saying it has to be demonic and Halloween-ish, he just said we could do Creatures and aliens. The little slogan is just a spoof on the Bue Harvest slogan.
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 5 - Bounty Hunters and Terrorists!
Post by: Phrubruh on September 12, 2005, 09:58 PM
Right. Blue Harvest was subtitled "Horror beyond Imagination". This was what they refered ROTJ to be to keep the press off balance. It would never work in today's internet age.

Basically, it would be any kind of creation or alien you can come up with. If you wanted to make a Jawa with red eyes. Go for it.
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 5 - Bounty Hunters and Terrorists!
Post by: CHEWIE on September 12, 2005, 10:19 PM
Smarty, if you are going to disagree with an idea, that's fine - but for God's sake, please put a little effort into typing what you are trying to say!  Use capital letters where needed, a little more effort into your spelling, etc.   ;)

 :P
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 5 - Bounty Hunters and Terrorists!
Post by: Smartypants1635 on September 12, 2005, 10:44 PM
Yah I was in a rush chew, I'll edit it soon, and to phruby: ok got it  cool sounds ok then
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 5 - Bounty Hunters and Terrorists!
Post by: Phrubruh on September 12, 2005, 10:52 PM
...and this is what our schools are teaching our children.  :-\
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 5 - Bounty Hunters and Terrorists!
Post by: ThePerennial on September 13, 2005, 12:23 AM
...and this is what our schools are teaching our children.  :-\

 Don't worry, it's only a fraction of us that can't formulate grammatically correct sentences. See? I'm fifteen and I can spell on a level that's higher than elementary school standards: there is hope for the future, don't worry.

 :P
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 5 - Bounty Hunters and Terrorists!
Post by: Ryan on September 13, 2005, 01:01 AM
...and this is what our schools are teaching our children.  :-\

 Don't worry, it's only a fraction of us that can't formulate grammatically correct sentences. See? I'm fifteen and I can spell on a level that's higher than elementary school standards: there is hope for the future, don't worry.

 :P

My brother is too, he writes better than I do. ::) My 10 y.o. sister also has better handwriting than me. :P

Smarty, Please try harder. Your posts make almost no sense most of the time. :-\ Just slow down and think about it as you type. Punctuation and capital letters in the right places do wonders.
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 5 - Bounty Hunters and Terrorists!
Post by: CHEWIE on September 13, 2005, 10:30 AM
And I didn't mean to start a fuss over it... it's just that around here, everyone takes the time to allow the other members to understand what it is that we are trying to say.  In order for others to take one seriously, one needs to put a little effort into their posts.

Anyways, back on topic - how far along has everyone gotten on their figure for this month?

And what is the consensus for the October challenge?  Blue Harvest "scary" or whacky aliens? 

 :P
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 5 - Bounty Hunters and Terrorists!
Post by: Phrubruh on September 13, 2005, 10:44 AM
I now have all my parts for my terrorist. I just got to assemble and paint. Hopfully by the end of the week I'll have a picture. I'm trying to go for that Chewie-like look. ;)
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 5 - Bounty Hunters and Terrorists!
Post by: Ruprecht on September 13, 2005, 01:32 PM
I've started painting mine.  Hopefully by week's end he'll be done.  This will be my first custom where I've sculpted anything, and damn is it challenging!

B
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 5 - Bounty Hunters and Terrorists!
Post by: Vator on September 13, 2005, 04:02 PM
...and this is what our schools are teaching our children.  :-\
Actually, I've got to disagree with the Perennials assement. I too am fifteen and I've got to say the majority of kids being churned out of school can't spell worth a lick and for the most part are apathetic (or in some cases, spiteful) towards grammar. It might just be due to the fact that I happen to be from the worst educational system in the US ( ::)), but the fact remains.

Anywho, I'm down with the Blue Harvest idea. Terrorists then Confederates so close together seems a tad redundant.
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 5 - Bounty Hunters and Terrorists!
Post by: CHEWIE on September 13, 2005, 04:50 PM
Ok, let's sum up what we've done so far -

Month 1 - Fan Fic Star Wars Hotties
Month 2 - Fan Fic Smugglers
Month 3 - Fan Fic Sith Lords
Month 4 - Fan Fic Droids
Month 5 - Fan Fic Terrorists/Bounty Hunters

Then, for future months -

Month 6 - Fan Fic Blue Harvest
Month 7 - Fan Fic Confederate Organic Troops

What about after that?  I've got an idea...

Fan Fic Lando's Ladies!

 :P
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 5 - Bounty Hunters and Terrorists!
Post by: Phrubruh on September 13, 2005, 06:15 PM
Or the Fem-troopers. ;)
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 5 - Bounty Hunters and Terrorists!
Post by: Ner_vod on September 13, 2005, 07:38 PM
Hey! I love your jedi slicer, Phruby. Unfortunately, I might not be able to do any customs since school started. But hopefully I can work on them during the weekends. (I like the idea of Lando's ladies and fem-troopers) :P
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 5 - Bounty Hunters and Terrorists!
Post by: Smartypants1635 on September 13, 2005, 10:02 PM
Yah sorry, well see when I am at school , and my grade is counting on spelling, and grammar; well let's just say I care, but anyway sorry for the mistakes CHEWIE,and friends :-X :-\
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 5 - Bounty Hunters and Terrorists!
Post by: CHEWIE on September 13, 2005, 10:20 PM
Smarty, I think we all understand that at school when a grade counts, you want to present yourself better in terms of grammar, spelling, etc.   ;D

Around here, we just like to make it respectable and mature (but we do like to act like idiots sometimes too)... the members here do care about this site, and like to present our work to each other and critique and give each other comments/feedback in a more serious manner than some other sites.

So that's all that I'm saying... nobody is going to jump down anyone's throat when there is a typo or anything like that, but when someone is lazy all the time, doesn't want to make their posts legible, then how can they expect to be taken seriously?

Anyways, I want to see some more of your customs.  You're much better at this than I could have been at your age.   ;)

 :P
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 5 - Bounty Hunters and Terrorists!
Post by: Smartypants1635 on September 13, 2005, 10:42 PM
Thanks chewie, and I promise to be better at spelling, and (garmmer) ;D grammar
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 5 - Bounty Hunters and Terrorists!
Post by: Phrubruh on September 13, 2005, 11:31 PM
Here is a work in progress picture of my terrorist. I had to make him a little taller because he looked funny with long arms and short legs. Thanks go out to Sith Lord Chaos for the parts!  8)

I need to know what accessories I should give this guy. Shall I give him a briefcase full of Anthrax? Maybe a belt of gernades? Starship tickets? (sorry bad reference) No weapons at all?

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v308/phruby/terroristwip1.jpg)
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 5 - Bounty Hunters and Terrorists!
Post by: Ruprecht on September 13, 2005, 11:34 PM
Please pardon my blasphemous ignorance and laziness (too lazy to look it up) --  But what the nuts is Blue Harvest?  It sounds like a brand name for cheese.   :P

B
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 5 - Bounty Hunters and Terrorists!
Post by: ThePerennial on September 14, 2005, 12:01 AM
I've got three bounty hunters done now. I think I'll donate one of them for the Hurricane katrina relief thing we're doing for e-bay.
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 5 - Bounty Hunters and Terrorists!
Post by: Ryan on September 14, 2005, 12:09 AM
Please pardon my blasphemous ignorance and laziness (too lazy to look it up) --  But what the nuts is Blue Harvest?  It sounds like a brand name for cheese.   :P

B

Blue Harvest was the set name ROTJ when it was being shot here in America. It was used to throw off the press so that they could shoot in peace.

I think my terrorist is going to be similar to Phruby's I also had plans to make a Trando Terrorist. I need to find a way to make his head look different than Bossk thought, any suggestions? :)
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 5 - Bounty Hunters and Terrorists!
Post by: CHEWIE on September 14, 2005, 12:11 AM
We just discussed it in this thread earlier today, but Blue Harvest - Horror Beyond Imagination was the original name that was given to Return of the Jedi back when it was in production in 1981-1982 (just a false name to try and keep secrets about the movie kept secret from the press).

So, we're thinking about making Halloween customs in honor of Blue Harvest, you know, making "scary" figures - or just anything you want with a Halloween theme.

Phruby, that's an excellent start to your figure.  Excellent use of parts, especially the Dresselian legs.

 :P
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 5 - Bounty Hunters and Terrorists!
Post by: CHEWIE on September 14, 2005, 12:12 AM
Whoops, looks like SLC beat me to the punch on the Blue Harvest thing.   :)

SLC, for a head, I would suggest maybe the Bust Up head?

 :P
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 5 - Bounty Hunters and Terrorists!
Post by: Ryan on September 14, 2005, 12:19 AM

SLC, for a head, I would suggest maybe the Bust Up head?

 :P

Would anyone happen to have one?  :D
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 5 - Bounty Hunters and Terrorists!
Post by: Phrubruh on September 14, 2005, 12:57 AM
I have a little surprise for the head. It's one of Ryan Shaw's (bantha5) custom Bossk head. He even painted it for me. I just hope the rest of the figure will not seem out of place.

Hey Ryan, what is the quote from on your signature?
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 5 - Bounty Hunters and Terrorists!
Post by: Ryan on September 14, 2005, 01:13 AM
I have a little surprise for the head. It's one of Ryan Shaw's (bantha5) custom Bossk head. He even painted it for me. I just hope the rest of the figure will not seem out of place.

Hey Ryan, what is the quote from on your signature?

It's a Stargate SG-1 quote. ;)

I'm excited to see the head. I really like bantha5's work. I think he registered here a while ago but he never posts here.
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 5 - Bounty Hunters and Terrorists!
Post by: Darth_Ennis on September 14, 2005, 02:33 PM
The blue harvest thing seems like a reasonable idea. And seeing as how I kinda left my seperatist WIP at home when I left. :( This could be better for me to try right now. I still want to do the fem trooper.( go ahead you preverts laugh) but Its all about lack of supplies for me right now.
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 5 - Bounty Hunters and Terrorists!
Post by: darth_ripley on September 17, 2005, 02:05 AM
i can't wait to see the head for your Trando terrorist Phruby, it looks great already.
i wish i could do a Gamorrean terrorist, i was planning to do a vintage style, but everything kinda went crazy here and there's just no time to do it - darnit!  :-[
 
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 5 - Bounty Hunters and Terrorists!
Post by: Smartypants1635 on September 17, 2005, 01:15 PM
yeah, um..... if any of you need organic seps, go to the republic commanod site, they have awsome refs. for trandos and geo's
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 5 - Bounty Hunters and Terrorists!
Post by: Tijuanajedi on September 18, 2005, 01:30 AM
Cool idea, I have some customs to smbmit, will do so later in the week.
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 5 - Bounty Hunters and Terrorists!
Post by: CHEWIE on September 19, 2005, 01:29 PM
You know, with the front page mention (thanks JD!) I am surprised more people haven't gotten into this, but I am sure a few might have at least seen what we've been up to.

Just about 10 days and I can show my entry for this month.  I think you guys will like him.

 :P
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 5 - Bounty Hunters and Terrorists!
Post by: Jeff on September 19, 2005, 02:16 PM
You know, with the front page mention (thanks JD!)

You are welcome!   ;)

My figure is progressing a bit slow (I finished up my Pilots whilie I waited for paint to dry on my BH), but I think I should have him done in time for the reveal next week.   :)

Anyone have any recomendations for a nice "tech" backpack?  I was thinking of using a modified Dash Rendar pack, but I don't really like it...
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 5 - Bounty Hunters and Terrorists!
Post by: Ruprecht on September 19, 2005, 02:35 PM
GI Joe's Hard Drive (http://www.yojoe.com/action/04/harddrive.shtml) has a decent "tech-looking" backpack.
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 5 - Bounty Hunters and Terrorists!
Post by: Phrubruh on September 24, 2005, 11:19 AM
My terrorist is finished.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v308/phruby/terrorist.jpg)
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 5 - Bounty Hunters and Terrorists!
Post by: Gregorbian on September 24, 2005, 11:27 AM
That's cool!  I like the paint job, he definitely looks grungy.  I like the way you extended his legs to make him taller. 
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 5 - Bounty Hunters and Terrorists!
Post by: Phrubruh on September 24, 2005, 12:10 PM
Thanks! I had to. His arms looked way too long.
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 5 - Bounty Hunters and Terrorists!
Post by: CHEWIE on September 24, 2005, 01:15 PM
Very nice custom Phruby.  I guess now that someone has shown one, I won't wait until the end of the month to post mine?  Hmmm.... don't know yet.  I have one done, and plan on starting on a second one today.

It's a good use of parts that you used to assemle this guy, and I like his accessories too.  The longer legs make him look tall, which I think is a good thing. 

The best part about this custom though to me is the skin tone coloring.  It's nice to see one of these guys that isn't green.

Well done!

 :P
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 5 - Bounty Hunters and Terrorists!
Post by: Phrubruh on September 24, 2005, 01:16 PM
Thanks! I tried to make his skin color the same as the head. I kind of got close. I had to make his legs longer because his arms looked too long. Thanks to both Ryans (sithlordchaos and bantha5) for the parts.
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 5 - Bounty Hunters and Terrorists!
Post by: Ruprecht on September 24, 2005, 02:58 PM
Nice job on the paint!  The leg work you put into him makes him much better proportioned.  Did you sculpt those?
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 5 - Bounty Hunters and Terrorists!
Post by: Phrubruh on September 24, 2005, 04:03 PM
I extended the legs with an extra piece of another character's leg. Then covered it with sculpty to blend in.
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 5 - Bounty Hunters and Terrorists!
Post by: CHEWIE on September 24, 2005, 05:27 PM
Ok, my "official entry" for this will be later in the week, but I decided to put something else in here too.  I am currently making some more customs for the Rykrof Enloe series, and finished this one up today.  He fits in well for this month I think.  He is a fan fic Bounty Hunter named Saito Rest.

To make the figure, I used a SAGA Snowtrooper torso, and the legs/arms from an XD figure, and the helmet is a Jango Fett.  Repainted several coats of dull green and black to make a dark color, and dry brushed with light tan paint.

My other figure will be up later this week, since it was made soley for this month's challenge.  But I think it will fit in well for the photonovel series as well.

(http://chewie34.250free.com/SaitoRest.jpg)

 :P
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 5 - Bounty Hunters and Terrorists!
Post by: Ryan on September 24, 2005, 09:44 PM
Justin - I commented more on this in your thread, but he isn't my favorite, I think that the arms are way too long, they look goofy. I think it has potential to be are really good custom, you just need to shorten the arms and maybe break up the color by darkening his armor a bit.

Paul - I'll be lucky if my Trando turns out half that good. I LOVE how you used the fleshlike color. It makes him very un-Bossk like, which is a very good thing. Nice choice of accessories, I really like the mine, it is very fitting. He looks like he could blend in with normal civilians which is what really makes him look so good.
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 5 - Bounty Hunters and Terrorists!
Post by: Ryan on September 24, 2005, 09:45 PM
Oh one more thing I'll add all the entries so far to the image thread sometime late tonight or later this weekend since it is the last week of September now. :)
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 5 - Bounty Hunters and Terrorists!
Post by: Darth Delicious on September 24, 2005, 10:17 PM
Phruby: Love the Trando terrorist...the colors you chose blend well, and the sculpey isn't noticeable unless you REALLY look for it. The skin tone is what really brings this one home, though. Probably one of my favorites that you have done.

Chewie: I like the basic look of this guy, and it's a great use of parts...but I agree with Ryan that his arms look too long. I think it's the extended forearms that the Endor rebel gloves give him. I also would like to see a LITTLE more color on this one, but then, the one tone armor makes sense if it serves as camoflage for wherever he's fighting.

-DD
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 5 - Bounty Hunters and Terrorists!
Post by: ThePerennial on September 24, 2005, 10:36 PM
Here is my Bounty hunter/terrorist challenge submission: An Ubese bounty hunter named Jeeb. I like how it turned out and I've even made a thermal detonator for him, but have lost it before I took the photos. if it turns up again, I'll post pics of him with it.

EDIT: I replaced the big picture with a cropped one that Chewie provided for me.

(http://chewie34.250free.com/JEEB.jpg)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v25/Sakamaku/P1010110.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v25/Sakamaku/P1010107.jpg
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 5 - Bounty Hunters and Terrorists!
Post by: Darth Delicious on September 24, 2005, 10:57 PM
Wow! Perennial just raised the bar on creativity. No one ever does any Ubese! I really dig this one, so much so that I'm going to steal the recipe.  :P

-DD
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 5 - Bounty Hunters and Terrorists!
Post by: Phrubruh on September 24, 2005, 11:15 PM
Chewie, great looking terrorist! I like the look of the chest armor over a shirt that isn't tucked into the pants. I also like how you dry brushed it with tan. It gives this kind of stone-like look.

ThePerennial also wonderful guy you made. I like the use of the CW Anakin arms and the royal guard legs. It gives a nice different look from the Leia version. Very creative.

Thanks guys for the comments. I really like the way mine looks. I tried to come as close to Chewie drybrushing as I could. I kind of needed to since the head wasn't green.

Can't wait to see more this week!

Now I got to finish my Snoova for FFURG or Jason will kill me. ;)
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 5 - Bounty Hunters and Terrorists!
Post by: jokabofe on September 25, 2005, 01:44 AM
Wow! Perennial just raised the bar on creativity. No one ever does any Ubese! I really dig this one, so much so that I'm going to steal the recipe.  :P

-DD

You took the words right outta my mouth... I'm definitely going to have to steal that recipe, or at least parts of it  ;D

Great work all around guys, those are some great figures. I don't know if I'll have a chance to whip something up for this month, but maybe in the next Customizing Challenge I'll make something  ;)
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 5 - Bounty Hunters and Terrorists!
Post by: Kit Fisto on September 25, 2005, 05:05 AM
CHEWIE, very nice job and awesome parts choice. One thing, I would give him a LITTLE bit more color. Now he looks like a statue... Just a few details with a more flashy color would spring this dude alive!

Very cool job on the Boussh as well! Wauw, a lot mor dynamic than the ones Hasbro has given us!
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 5 - Bounty Hunters and Terrorists!
Post by: Ryan on September 25, 2005, 05:24 AM
I love that ubese Perennial! The part choice is fantastic, the Jedi robes and the Royal guard boots fit together perfectly. I like how you changed up the helmet color too.

Would you mind cropping that picture so it isn't so big when I stick it in the image thread? :P
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 5 - Bounty Hunters and Terrorists!
Post by: CHEWIE on September 25, 2005, 11:03 AM
Wow, that Jeeb figure is outstanding.  What a combination of parts, and a sweet paint application.  That is one of the coolest figures I've ever seen anyone make.  Well done Perennial!!! 

I resized the pic some for the thread, hope that is ok.

(http://chewie34.250free.com/JEEB.jpg)

And yes, I will go back and modify that Bounty Hunter some that I made.  Thanks for the suggestions.

 :P
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 5 - Bounty Hunters and Terrorists!
Post by: ThePerennial on September 25, 2005, 12:00 PM
 Thanks for the feedback, guys! I really appreciate it and I'm glad you all like it so much! It was so much fun doing this bounty hunter cause it was so challanging: I wanted to make an ubese and stay true to the design, but I wanted to make it look male, so I couldn't use any of the body parts from the original boussh fig other than the helmet and the weapon. I also had to come up with parts that looked good and not silly, and I think I've succeeded. My only gripe is the skirt. you can't see it, but in the back, the belt puffs out because the hole for it and the gen are different.

 Everyone's welcome to steal the recipe if they need it and if there's any confusion about parts used, I'll clear that up right now:

Arms and Torso: Clone Wars Anakin

Skirt: ROTS Dooku

Legs: ROTS Royal Guard

Helmet and force pike: POTF2 Leia in boussh disguise
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 5 - Bounty Hunters and Terrorists!
Post by: Gregorbian on September 25, 2005, 12:09 PM
CHEWIE - I said more in your personal thread, but I really like your bounty hunter.  The "look" to him is very cool, as others have said, a little more color to his armor would be a nice touch.

ThePerennial - Excellent parts usage on Jeeb!  Great work!  I don't know what else to say, it's very original (I think this is the first Ubese custom that I have seen that wasn't a "Boushh").  Is the helmet still removable?  Was it hard to paint on the soft rubber of the helmet?
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 5 - Bounty Hunters and Terrorists!
Post by: ThePerennial on September 25, 2005, 12:13 PM
ThePerennial - Excellent parts usage on Jeeb!  Great work!  I don't know what else to say, it's very original (I think this is the first Ubese custom that I have seen that wasn't a "Boushh").  Is the helmet still removable?  Was it hard to paint on the soft rubber of the helmet?

 Yes, the helmet's still removable, but I painted over the clone wars anakin head, so I won't be removing it any time soon. I'm wondering whether or not I should replace the pained anakin head with an Episode I Mace Windu head, though. It was pretty easy painting over the soft plastic of the removable helmet, actually. It just took a couple of thin coats as opposed to one application.
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 5 - Bounty Hunters and Terrorists!
Post by: CHEWIE on September 25, 2005, 03:48 PM
Ok, I redid that Bounty Hunter to make his arms a better length, and somewhat different paint scheme.

(http://chewie34.250free.com/SaitoRest2.jpg)

 :P
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 5 - Bounty Hunters and Terrorists!
Post by: Ryan on September 25, 2005, 04:12 PM
I commented more in your thread, but that is perfect. The armor is a great color it is still a dull earth tone but it is different enough from the rest of the body that it breaks up the color and makes it look like a whole new figure. Thanks for fixing Perrenial's picture too BTW. :)
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 5 - Bounty Hunters and Terrorists!
Post by: Gregorbian on September 25, 2005, 04:22 PM
I agree with everything Ryan said.  The colors look much better, still subdued, but a little bit more defined.  Nice work CHEWIE!
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 5 - Bounty Hunters and Terrorists!
Post by: CHEWIE on September 25, 2005, 09:40 PM
Ok, what the heck... here's my other entry.  I figured I better post this now because the rest of the week might be kinda hectic for me, and I will be out of town next weekend.

My original Smuggler for a previous Customizing Challenge was used for this custom.  I just wasn't ever happy with how that earlier custom turned out, and I thought this might work out well for this month's challenge.

He is made from a VOTC Han Solo for the body, Endor Trooper gloves and a Captain Typho helmet.  Turned out ok, I do like the look of him.  His name is Nollis Faul, and he has links to a Bounty Hunter's Guild that is tied to the Badoo Corba terrorist organization.

(http://chewie34.250free.com/NollisFaul.jpg)

 :P
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 5 - Bounty Hunters and Terrorists!
Post by: Famine on September 25, 2005, 10:36 PM
Thats ******' awsome, CHEWIE. I love the very creepy look. That helmet is very menacing and forboding, like it's wearer is constantly looking down on you. VERY cool. :o

Kevin
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 5 - Bounty Hunters and Terrorists!
Post by: Phrubruh on September 25, 2005, 11:20 PM
What I like about this figure is the gloves. It gives him this workman feel to him. Why do I have a feeling that Bruce Campbell is under that helmet?
Title: Mandalorian Merc
Post by: Darth Delicious on September 25, 2005, 11:38 PM
Very nice, Chewie! I liked him before, but you've improved him a lot! I love the new color scheme, especially the jacket. Famine's right, he has a menacing look to him.

Here's my second entry into this month's challenge, a Mandalorian merc. I know he looks shiny in this pic, but I ran out of dull cote today.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v675/darthdelicious/Mandaloriansoldier.jpg)

I still have one or two in the works for this challenge, so we'll see if they get finished by the end of the month.

-DD
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 5 - Bounty Hunters and Terrorists!
Post by: Famine on September 25, 2005, 11:47 PM
I love the helmet, and not much else. :-\ Not one of my favorites. Maybe once I see him dulled? I dunno, but the exposed arms killed the whole look for me. Maybe I'm just nuts?

Still, that helmet is freakin' cool.

Kevin
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 5 - Bounty Hunters and Terrorists!
Post by: CHEWIE on September 25, 2005, 11:49 PM
Thanks guys... and Ash is no longer under the helmet, his noggin was too big for it.   ;)

DD, that looks very good.  Not one of my favorites of yours, but I do love the metallic look to his brass like armor.  And the helmet is the best part I think, like Famine said.

I am assuming you used a GI JOE body for this?  Usually I steer away from those, but in this case I think you made it work.  Once you dull coat him, I think it will help it look more realistic.

Hopefully I wasn't too harsh with that, because I do think it's a cool custom.  But we've been around here long enough to say that to each other I think.   :)

 :P
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 5 - Bounty Hunters and Terrorists!
Post by: Jeff on September 26, 2005, 12:07 AM
Wow, great customs in here...

I'm always embarassed to send mine in because they are not nearly as good as most of the other submissions, but someone has to show the other lurkers/beginners that all submissions are valid and everyone has to start somewhere.   :P  ;D
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 5 - Bounty Hunters and Terrorists!
Post by: Darth Delicious on September 26, 2005, 12:09 AM
Screw you guys!  >:( >:( >:( >:(

Nah, just kidding. Give me the heat, I can take it!  ;)

I think it will look a lot better once the dull cote is on. The wash I used to tie all the elements together is really glossy until that stage. Once he's a little more realistic looking (at least, as realistic as  I think he'll garner a better response.

Famine: You may be right about the exposed arms, they bother me a bit too... perhaps I'll paint them in his final incarnation. We'll see what everyone else thinks.

Chewie: I appreciate the honesty. I know you're not a fan of using GI Joe parts, and normally I agree, unless I find one I think fits the bill, and I thought the Blowtorch body had a good Mandalorian style design to it. Plus, I like the additional poseability, and the fact that his body proportions are a bit different.

Phruby's used some Joe bodies to great effect (His KOTOR Mira for one) so I think it can be done if the elements match.

Once this Mando's dulled down and some additional elements are added, I'll take some posed pics and see if I can't change your minds.  ;D

-DD

Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 5 - Bounty Hunters and Terrorists!
Post by: Phrubruh on September 26, 2005, 10:07 AM
Actually, I like the gi joe body Darth Delicious. The connection to the arms is not too bulky. It's actually a good base figure. I also like the over all color scheme. I need to use more copper in my work.
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 5 - Bounty Hunters and Terrorists!
Post by: CHEWIE on September 26, 2005, 11:14 AM
I think the only thing I really don't like about it is the O-ring that GI Joe figures have.  A few of them don't have it, but most do.

 :P
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 5 - Bounty Hunters and Terrorists!
Post by: Gregorbian on September 26, 2005, 01:43 PM
DD - I'm on the fence about this guy.  I like the concept and the paint job is great (and will be even better once you dull-cote him), I am just not really digging the G.I. Joe body.  The armor and everything lends very well to a Mandalorian Warrior (and I would leave the arms bare, I thought that was a nice touch), however the proportions of the body just don't really feel "Star Wars" to me.  I've tried a few Star Wars customs using G.I.Joe bodies, and pretty much all of them have failed miserably.  I made a "squad" of 3 or 4 Biker Scouts using a G.I. Joe Snakeyes as a base figure and after all of that work, I think they turned out horribly.  I really don't think your guy fails by any means, I like the custom, it's just when you put him next to another Star Wars figure, the differences are stark. 
Still, he is a good base (in terms of armor and accessories) for a Star Wars figure and I like the paintjob.  I'll reserve final judgment for after you apply the dull-cote.  Part of me likes him, part of me doesn't  :-\

CHEWIE - I really like the "new" Smuggler.  The helmet is pretty cool, although I didn't realize that Typho's helmet looked like that.  I think it works well - he reminds me of a smuggler that we would have seen in the Mos Eisley Cantina.  Good stuff!  :D
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 5 - Bounty Hunters and Terrorists!
Post by: CHEWIE on September 26, 2005, 01:54 PM
Well for the Typho helmet, I did repaint it a bit, and made the visor black.  I think that makes it look a little more evil.

 :P
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 5 - Bounty Hunters and Terrorists!
Post by: Darth Delicious on September 26, 2005, 03:55 PM
Here's another entry for the monthly challenge... a Trandoshan Separatist.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v675/darthdelicious/TrandoshanSeparatist.jpg)

Like I said over in my thread, I wanted to give him armor and weaponry reminiscent of the Trandoshans in REPUBLIC COMMANDO, as well as varying up the skin tone a little bit. So, I dug up a little lizard reference on the internet and patterned him after a Gold Tengu lizard.

He still needs a little more yellow and orange drybrushed on, but he's almost finished. Again, please excuse the lack of dull cote...

-DD
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 5 - Bounty Hunters and Terrorists!
Post by: CHEWIE on September 26, 2005, 04:26 PM
I replied more in your thread, as that's where I saw it first DD.  This is a very creative custom, colorful too!  I really like it, especially the blaster and the skin tone.  Once you dull coat it, it will look even better!

 :P
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 5 - Bounty Hunters and Terrorists!
Post by: Phrubruh on September 26, 2005, 05:35 PM
Where did you get the armor?
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 5 - Bounty Hunters and Terrorists!
Post by: ThePerennial on September 26, 2005, 06:57 PM
That is one nice Trando Slaver! The armour is alomst spot-on and it's very reminiscent of Republic commando! I love the Concussion rifle, too!
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 5 - Bounty Hunters and Terrorists!
Post by: Darth Delicious on September 26, 2005, 07:06 PM
Thanks guys. I tried to get some dull cote at lunch only to discover my local hobby store went out of business somewhere in the last month!  :-\

Looks like I'll have to get it at Pegasus hobbies on the way home tomorrow...

I'm glad everyone likes the stripes... I thought they'd be cool but didn't know how well the idea would translate to plastic.

Phruby: The armor and gun are from a Final Fantasy Gray Edwards figure. In order to get it to fit I had to ditch the Bossk torso and use a Boshek torso...

-DD
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 5 - Bounty Hunters and Terrorists!
Post by: Ner_vod on September 26, 2005, 07:20 PM
Man that gun looks almost exactly like the concussion rifle in Republic Commando! :o
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 5 - Bounty Hunters and Terrorists!
Post by: Gregorbian on September 26, 2005, 10:28 PM
The scale pattern is perfect!  Nice job yet again DD!  It really looks lifelike, which is a little disconcerting  ;)  Great work!
The visor looks a little too big, however it seems to be in keeping with the oversized armor (which I like), so I don't think I'd change anything.
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 5 - Bounty Hunters and Terrorists!
Post by: Ruprecht on September 26, 2005, 11:16 PM
damn damn damn that's nice!
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 5 - Bounty Hunters and Terrorists!
Post by: Darth Delicious on September 26, 2005, 11:30 PM
Thanks guys. I saw the nice job Phruby did with his Trando's scale colors, and it made me want to do one of these guys in a color besides green or brown. I figured, why can't Trando's be as varied as the lizard kingdom on which they're based?

I also caught a special on Gila Monsters on Animal Planet after finishing this, so that will probablt be my next Trando pattern.  :P

Gregorbian- I saw it mentioned somewhere that Trandoshans are a little behind most of the galaxy technologically...so when I used the big armor, I thought the oversized goggles, like an 80's cellphone, were a nice touch. Not to mention Trando's aren't supposed to be very dextrous with their clawed hands.  ;D

-DD
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 5 - Bounty Hunters and Terrorists!
Post by: Phrubruh on September 26, 2005, 11:36 PM
Very cool and very dino. He reminds me of a Small Soldiers figure meets a Jurassic Park dino. I'm going to hold on to this picture for future reference. This is one of your best!
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 5 - Bounty Hunters and Terrorists!
Post by: Ryan on September 27, 2005, 12:44 AM
Ugggghh, I missed a lot in the last day. I had a hockey game and was really tired so I read the boards and saw all your stuff but was too lazy to post. :P

CHEWIE - I love the Typho helmet. It looks really menacing. I like the gloves, they still make the arms a little long but it is nothing that needs fixing, he is just long armed. Did you just re-use your Ash smuggler? I'd be sad to see that figure go. :'( ;)

DD - I'm going to echo the sentiment on the Mandalorian. I like the paint job but that body just doesn't do it for me. I really don't like GIJoe joints. They are too exposed and bulky. The legs seem to be in a spread eagle pose too. If the body were somehow transformed into the same body but with SW style joints it would be really cool. Your trandoshan on the otherhand... While I love the armor and the suit, it is the skin that does it for me. It is nice and reptilian looking, and it is great to see a different skin tone than green. Between your's and Phruby's I'm nervous about submitting mine, it will easily be the worst of the 3. :-\ Not saying I'm not glad you guys didn't make, I may have to copy both of them someday. :)
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 5 - Bounty Hunters and Terrorists!
Post by: Phrubruh on September 27, 2005, 09:37 AM
Please copy. I do it all the time. ;D
Title: Re: CHEWIE's Customizing Challenge - Entries
Post by: Tijuanajedi on September 27, 2005, 09:51 PM
Really cool, I have a bounty hunter I want to enter, how can I do it?
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 5 - Bounty Hunters and Terrorists!
Post by: CHEWIE on September 27, 2005, 10:18 PM
Tijuana, I saw in the sticky topic on monthly entries that you wanted to know where and how to enter a figure.  This is the thread to do that - just read back a few pages, and you'll see how we work together on these projects.  You would make a great addition to this monthly project.

 :P
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 5 - Bounty Hunters and Terrorists!
Post by: Ryan on September 27, 2005, 10:19 PM
You entered one for the smuggler month I believe. BTW would you mind deleting that other post, we are trying to keep that thread nice and clean so it is easy to sort through. :)
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 5 - Bounty Hunters and Terrorists!
Post by: Tijuanajedi on September 28, 2005, 12:00 AM
Ok, Thank you!!!

Yes I will dele it.
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 5 - Bounty Hunters and Terrorists!
Post by: CHEWIE on September 28, 2005, 12:58 AM
I think this is just another example of how much I love this site.  Everyone here is so nice and respectful towards each other.  You just don't see that elsewhere.

 :P
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 5 - Bounty Hunters and Terrorists!
Post by: Tijuanajedi on September 28, 2005, 01:15 AM
Hey Chewie,

Can you help me delete that post, I cant figure out how to myself.

Thanks
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 5 - Bounty Hunters and Terrorists!
Post by: Ryan on September 28, 2005, 01:34 AM
Scroll down to your post and next to the modify button (in the top right corner of your post) there is a button that says delete, click that then it will ask you if you are sure and click yes.

What do you have for us this month Tj? :)
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 5 - Bounty Hunters and Terrorists!
Post by: Ryan on September 28, 2005, 04:19 AM
So for next month did we decide on the Creepy Blue Harvest Aliens?
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 5 - Bounty Hunters and Terrorists!
Post by: Phrubruh on September 28, 2005, 04:07 PM
Yup.
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 5 - Bounty Hunters and Terrorists!
Post by: Tijuanajedi on September 28, 2005, 08:14 PM
Well I have a vintage custom I want to submit, but it sort of looks like someone elses idea, I just want to let everyone know I guess 2 of us had the same idea.

Great Minds Think Alike.
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 5 - Bounty Hunters and Terrorists!
Post by: Ryan on September 28, 2005, 08:45 PM
Well I have a vintage custom I want to submit, but it sort of looks like someone elses idea, I just want to let everyone know I guess 2 of us had the same idea.

Great Minds Think Alike.

Post away. :)
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 5 - Bounty Hunters and Terrorists!
Post by: CHEWIE on September 28, 2005, 08:54 PM
Go ahead and submit it!  And I guess it will be time to start a new thread tomorrow or Friday?

I just made this... How's this for a possible front page advertisement?

(http://chewie34.250free.com/BLUEHARVEST.jpg)

 :P
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 5 - Bounty Hunters and Terrorists!
Post by: Jeff on September 29, 2005, 10:54 AM
Man, I've been fighting some kind of creeping crud this week (welcome to cold/flu season I guess) so my entry will be a bit delayed.  I hope to finish the work tonight and get the first layer of paint on him so he's done by tomorrow.  Nothing like working to the deadline, eh?   :P
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Previous Months
Post by: CHEWIE on September 29, 2005, 10:58 AM
Looks like it will soon be time to put the Bounty Hunter/Terrorist thread into this one... can't wait for October's Challenge - Blue Harvest.

 :P
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 5 - Bounty Hunters and Terrorists!
Post by: Ruprecht on September 29, 2005, 02:32 PM
Ugh, creeping crud abounds at my house too.  Sucks. 
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 5 - Bounty Hunters and Terrorists!
Post by: Vator on September 29, 2005, 04:54 PM
Ok, Tarrington didn't pan out. But, I did make a terrorist squad! Somewhat generic, they get the job done. However, my camera is a peice of ****...and its still up to its "Stay on for 3 seconds and then shut down really quickly" nonesense, so the pics reflect on the camera.

Anyway here are the very blurry, bad pictures:

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v115/Vator/PCRI044.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v115/Vator/PCRI043.jpg)
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 5 - Bounty Hunters and Terrorists!
Post by: CHEWIE on September 29, 2005, 05:03 PM
Looks like you went all out, but darn those pics are pretty blurry.

The guy in the front looks awesome... I'd love to see some clearer pics of him... I see he has the Wookiee Warrior thing on him... excellent idea.

 :P
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 5 - Bounty Hunters and Terrorists!
Post by: Ryan on September 29, 2005, 06:20 PM
Very nice Vator!!

I like how you threw in the Duros and Dressilian to give it more of a Star Warsy feel. The big guy in the middle looks like a guy in The Rykrof Series, I think he was in chapter one at the bar. I wish you had a better camera, cause I'd love to see better pictures of this squad. Is that a German WWII helmet on the front guy? I'll go a head and add this to the image thread. :)
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 5 - Bounty Hunters and Terrorists!
Post by: Vator on September 29, 2005, 07:40 PM
First off, thanks for the kind words. Second:
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The guy in the front looks awesome... I'd love to see some clearer pics of him... I see he has the Wookiee Warrior thing on him... excellent idea.
Yeah, as you can imagine I'm pretty frustrated with this camera. I just took some retakes, but the camera was as out of focus on those as it was on the originals. So, Allah Willing, I can take some new ones before the night is out (hurrah for only 2 hours of studying!).
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The big guy in the middle looks like a guy in The Rykrof Series, I think he was in chapter one at the bar. I wish you had a better camera, cause I'd love to see better pictures of this squad. Is that a German WWII helmet on the front guy? I'll go a head and add this to the image thread.
 Now that you mention it, he kinda does. Ha, subliminal design I guess. Although in person, he's of a totally different make; while the fella in Abridon uses the body of a 21C Battle of the Bulge BAR Gunner, this guy is made out of a BBi Elite Force figure. And yes, that is indeed a WW2 German Helmet on the front guy.

Anyway, as previously mentioned I am working on retakes...so let's hope for the best!
Title: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 6 - BLUE HARVEST
Post by: CHEWIE on September 29, 2005, 08:10 PM
Title says it all... if you want to see previous submissions, simply click

HERE FOR PAST MONTHS (http://www.jedidefender.com/yabbse/index.php?topic=9091.0)

As Ryan points out in that thread, while the Lucasfilm team was shooting RETURN OF THE JEDI in 1982, they called the film BLUE HARVEST.  They had camera slates, invoices, hotel reservations, call sheets, production reports, and crew hats and T-shirts all read Blue Harvest.  When any visitors would ask what film they were shooting, the crew said "BLUE HARVEST," and they went on their way.  It was a great trick to keep people at the time from being all over the final film in the Original Trilogy.  It kept some element of surprise for the public as to what would happen inthe final film - much more of a spoiler free time.

For this month, there is a ton of freedom on what you can create.  Want to make a scary looking figure?  Go for it.  A version of yourself in a Halloween costume?  That sounds great too!  A Lucasfilm worker in a t-shirt that says BLUE HARVEST on it?  Heck, why not?

So, starting in October, the Monthly Customizing Challenge will focus on BLUE HARVEST - HORROR BEYOND IMAGINATION.  Deadline is October 31.

(http://chewie34.250free.com/BLUEHARVEST.jpg)

 :P




Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 5 - Bounty Hunters and Terrorists!
Post by: Jeff on September 29, 2005, 08:18 PM
Whew!  I got the first bit of paint on him... going to add some more highlights tonight:

(http://www.jedidefender.com/jsmentek/customs/ccm05.jpg)
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 5 - Bounty Hunters and Terrorists!
Post by: CHEWIE on September 29, 2005, 08:27 PM
Whoa!  Is that a Gungan base for the head?  Looks like a cross between a lizard and Jar Jar kinda!  And are those Tessek's hands?

It's off to a good start.  I would suggest painting the entire figure, and make his skin tone just a little more dull if you can.  And then a nice wash/dry brush and I think you have a mean looking Bounty Hunter/Terrorist.

 :P

Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 5 - Bounty Hunters and Terrorists!
Post by: Ryan on September 29, 2005, 08:42 PM
Holy Hannah! That is one creative looking alien. This thing has great potential.

Whoa!  Is that a Gungan base for the head?  Looks like a cross between a lizard and Jar Jar kinda!  And are those Tessek's hands?

It's off to a good start.  I would suggest painting the entire figure, and make his skin tone just a little more dull if you can.  And then a nice wash/dry brush and I think you have a mean looking Bounty Hunter/Terrorist.

 :P



Agreed. I think a dulled skin tgone would look even better and I'd fix the eyes up a bbit, the right eye's pupil is a little smaller than the left. The POTF2 paint job on the body is rather plain and boring, a wash would really improve the look and help to tie it in with the rest of the figure. I look forward to seeing this one finished. :)
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 5 - Bounty Hunters and Terrorists!
Post by: Jeff on September 29, 2005, 10:28 PM
Whoa!  Is that a Gungan base for the head?  Looks like a cross between a lizard and Jar Jar kinda!  And are those Tessek's hands?

Yep, Capt. Tarpals head and vintage Squidhead hands along with a PotF2 Skiff Lando Body.

So far, I changed the shade of green for this guy and finished his legs.  I still want to go back and touch up the torso and possibly the boots.  Here is an updated WiP:

(http://www.jedidefender.com/jsmentek/customs/ccm05b.jpg)

Just a bit more painting to do and you'll all get to hear the story of Torpas P'hil, one of the most dangerous Salamandro Bounty Hunters to ever work for Jabba the Hutt.   ;)
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 5 - Bounty Hunters and Terrorists!
Post by: Phrubruh on September 30, 2005, 12:35 AM
 :D The expression on his face is priceless! I can see this guy as a bounty hunter in the old Marvel comics series. Maybe a little dry brushing on the skin will soften it. Right now, its seems to be a little intense.
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 5 - Bounty Hunters and Terrorists!
Post by: Gregorbian on September 30, 2005, 01:26 AM
*Rotav Vator* - what a cool bunch of ne'er-do-wells you have there!  They look pretty cool, it's too bad a lot of the detail is lost in the blurry pics  :-\
Still, the blurriness of the pic kind of makes it look like it was taken from some sort of covert spy droid or something  ;)

Jeff - awesome custom!  The parts look very cool together and I definitely like the updated paintjob.  Is the "salamandro" species real or did you make it up?  Either way it's definitely cool and something that I had never heard of before.  Nice work!
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 6 - BLUE HARVEST
Post by: Gregorbian on September 30, 2005, 01:36 AM
Exciting!
I love that graphic CHEWIE.  Hopefully I'll be able to get around to doing this one; I feel bad because I completely missed the Self-Custom "challenge"  :-[
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 5 - Bounty Hunters and Terrorists!
Post by: Vator on September 30, 2005, 07:07 AM
Woo! Clearer pics a comin'!

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v115/Vator/PCRI051.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v115/Vator/PCRI054.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v115/Vator/PCRI057.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v115/Vator/PCRI055.jpg)
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 5 - Bounty Hunters and Terrorists!
Post by: Tijuanajedi on September 30, 2005, 09:56 AM
Wow, they are all freaking outstanding.
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 5 - Bounty Hunters and Terrorists!
Post by: CHEWIE on September 30, 2005, 10:18 AM
Cool work there - my favorite is definitely the guy in the white hat.  He looks like the tough guy out of the bunch!  The one with the AT-ST helmet looks nice too!

 :P
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 6 - BLUE HARVEST
Post by: CHEWIE on September 30, 2005, 10:19 AM
Glad you like the graphic, I think it's probably the most evil looking image from any Star Wars movie and a bit scary.  Hope you can participate this month too, I know that I'm planning on having 5-6 figures for this one if my schedule allows it.

 :P
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 5 - Bounty Hunters and Terrorists!
Post by: Gregorbian on September 30, 2005, 02:55 PM
Holy crap, those all look much better than I had initially thought!
I love the Ozzel/Antilles guy, but they're all great!
Excellent weathering on the lot - they look like they've seen some hardcore action  ;D
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 5 - Bounty Hunters and Terrorists!
Post by: Phrubruh on September 30, 2005, 02:59 PM
Yah, I like the guy in the white hat too. It looks like he's been in the bush way too long. I like the Ozzel guy too. It's like he is leftover RAF british general from wwI.
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 5 - Bounty Hunters and Terrorists!
Post by: Vator on September 30, 2005, 04:33 PM
Thanks ya'll, these were the results of trying out a new washing technique. Glad it seems to have done well.
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Yah, I like the guy in the white hat too. It looks like he's been in the bush way too long. I like the Ozzel guy too. It's like he is leftover RAF british general from wwI.
Good call! The British uniforms from The Great War were actually the inspiration for this guy.
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 5 - Bounty Hunters and Terrorists!
Post by: Ruprecht on September 30, 2005, 09:31 PM
My entry for the September 2005 Customizing Challenge (http://www.jedidefender.com/yabbse/index.php?topic=9091.0). 

His name is Eidolon, formerly known as CT 44/001.  Previously served as Lieutenant to Commander Cody in the 212th Attack Battalion, Shadow Company.  Prior to that he served under Commander Fordo on Muunilinst, and Hypori, receiving promotions to Captain, then Lieutenant for outstanding service rendered.  After the Jedi Rebellion, he left galactic military life to pursue a more lucrative and satisfying career in bounty hunting.  He specializes in Long Range Recoveries and Assassinations, often contracting with the Galactic Empire to hunt down the ever-elusive Jedi traitors.  His handiwork in that regard is frequently broadcast over Imperial Holovision.

Figured I'd give him some kind of back story to make up for the fact that he is, after all, yet ANOTHER clone custom.  This was my first time messing with sculpting, and I learned a lot.  This guy took forever!

Eidolon
(http://static.flickr.com/33/48141736_aca343950b.jpg)
(http://static.flickr.com/25/48141737_b8d2efb219.jpg)
(http://static.flickr.com/27/48141738_916a067645.jpg)
(http://static.flickr.com/25/48141739_f28818cd8c.jpg)

Now, lemme have it!
 

Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 5 - Bounty Hunters and Terrorists!
Post by: Gregorbian on September 30, 2005, 09:58 PM
I like it!
The sculpting is really good, especially for your first attempt.  He's pretty "buff," but I guess he'd have to if he was hunting down Jedi dogs!
How did you make the visor? 

The only thing that doesn't really do it for me is the chest design - it's a little hard to distinguish the colors (although that could very well be my monitor). 
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 5 - Bounty Hunters and Terrorists!
Post by: Ruprecht on September 30, 2005, 10:10 PM
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The only thing that doesn't really do it for me is the chest design - it's a little hard to distinguish the colors

Yeah, this was the exact figure I was griping about in my Lack of Direction (http://www.jedidefender.com/yabbse/index.php?topic=9540.0) thread.  His chest literally bugged the shite out of me, and I finally tossed in the towel and stopped fudging with his chest, and much of the rest of him.

Quote
How did you make the visor?

My first attempt at a Cody-like visor: 
I took the rubber treading that comes with many Lego sets (like ones with tractors), and chopped, glued, filled, and sanded until it looked somewhat decent.  First I made a template for the side visor pieces from the same rubber treading.  Then, using wood carving tools I made the cuts for additional ones.  I then glued the bare rubber pieces in place, let it dry, then filled in the gaps with Sculpey.  Finally, I sealed the Sculpey with generous amounts of super glue, let it dry (overnight, so it stayed hard), sanded to shape, then painted.
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 6 - BLUE HARVEST
Post by: jokabofe on October 1, 2005, 11:01 AM
This sounds like a fun concept... I think I'll try my luck and see what happens  :D
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 5 - Bounty Hunters and Terrorists!
Post by: Jeff on October 2, 2005, 10:20 PM
OK, so I'm a little late, at least I got my WiP in on time.   :-[

I thought about fiddling with the skin color for my BH, but I really like the shade of green now.  I did go back and touch up the pants a bit and also re-painted the torso and touched up the chestplate and dry-brushed the arms a bit (cn't make it out too well in the pictures though).  Here is the finished product -

(http://www.jedidefender.com/jsmentek/customs/ccm05c.jpg)

Bounty Hunter Torpas P'hil, one of the most dangerous Salamandro Bounty Hunters to ever work for Jabba the Hutt.

OK, so a "dangerous" Salamandro is like saying a "dangerous" bunny rabbit.  As Phruby guessed, I was shooting for a bit of "Marvel" for my inspiration - one of those classic Marvel Bounty Hunters that probably any of us could escape from!   :D

This guy found his way into Jabba's employ when Jabba helped his tribe "acquire" some medical supplies they needed.  To pay for the supplies, the tribe sold Torpas to Jabba.  Jabba was a bit concerned as to what to do with Torpas here, until he discoverd Torpas' ability to "see" where others couldn't. 

For instance, he had an uncanny ability to "see" where prey was likely hiding, even in the most crowded cities..  Maybe it was the force, maybe just keen eyesight with those big eyes.  Jabba often sent Torpas along with the "real" bounty hunters when a particularily nasty mark goes off the grid. 


So, there's the story on my Bounty Hunter.  On to next month!  :)
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 5 - Bounty Hunters and Terrorists!
Post by: CHEWIE on October 2, 2005, 10:34 PM
bjardkerr - I really like this custom of yours.  I think the buffness to him is actually a good thing and sets him apart from a Clone Trooper, and I think the sculpting on it may not have turned out exactly like you intented, but I think it gives him some character and makes the chest armor look like it's seen a lot of action in various battles and hunts.   All of his accessories are well placed too and give him a meaner look.  I'm very impressed with the visor too, it looks factory made. 

Jeff - This does have a Marvel look to him.  It seems like a friend of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles or something.  Very creative idea, I would personally darken his skin some and make the boots black, but it's still a fun custom the way you made him.

 :P
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 6 - BLUE HARVEST
Post by: Smartypants1635 on October 3, 2005, 09:35 PM
my bounty hunter will be late is that ok
 ???
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 6 - BLUE HARVEST
Post by: Ryan on October 3, 2005, 10:20 PM
You've still got a few days to get it in late. :)
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 6 - BLUE HARVEST
Post by: CHEWIE on October 5, 2005, 09:21 PM
So, anyone getting started on this yet?

 :P
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 6 - BLUE HARVEST
Post by: Darth Delicious on October 6, 2005, 01:45 AM
I've assembled some pieces, but that's about it. Busy busy busy.

-DD
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 6 - BLUE HARVEST
Post by: Ruprecht on October 6, 2005, 11:34 AM
Same here, and if I get it finished I think you'll all be pleasantly surprised - it's not a clone or clone derivative!  :D

B
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 6 - BLUE HARVEST
Post by: CHEWIE on October 6, 2005, 02:04 PM
I am looking very forward to seeing what you guys come up with.  I need to decide what I am going to make... so far, I am not sure.

 :P
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 6 - BLUE HARVEST
Post by: Jeff on October 6, 2005, 02:09 PM
I need to decide what I am going to make... so far, I am not sure.

Ditto.  I have no idea what to do.   ???

Last time, I liked the idea of trying a Marvel-esque Bounty Hunter to make it a bit different from the norm, but this time there is no norm!   :D

Still not sure if I should do a scary alien custom or one of those "candy corn" troopers! 
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 6 - BLUE HARVEST
Post by: CHEWIE on October 6, 2005, 02:13 PM
There are a lot of cool zombie like figures from the Army of Darkness line that one could use for this.

I am thinking of making a couple of aliens definitely, and maybe an alternate version of a well known character from the films.

 :P
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 6 - BLUE HARVEST
Post by: Phrubruh on October 10, 2005, 02:26 PM
Some chewied up clones would work. The gorier the better.
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 6 - BLUE HARVEST
Post by: CHEWIE on October 13, 2005, 01:41 AM
Forgive me, but I felt the need to jumpstart this month's project a little bit as this thread has been pretty slow so far, yet it has so much potential...

So tonight I decided to make the first custom for BLUE HARVEST.  This one took about two hours to do... his name is Lord Cration... he is an undead Dark Side adept.

(http://chewie34.250free.com/LordCration.jpg)

 :P
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 6 - BLUE HARVEST
Post by: Ryan on October 13, 2005, 07:11 AM
I commented a little more in your thread on this but man, that is one hell of a start for this month.  :)

BTW< I still need to comment on Chapter 15, I had a big test this week and a speech on friday so I haven't had a chance yet, I'll try to get to that soon. :)
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 6 - BLUE HARVEST
Post by: Phrubruh on October 13, 2005, 09:42 AM
My idea is to go the horror movie route. The first one I have planned is a Zombie Yoda. If you have the Jedi vs Sith battle pack, you'll notice that Yoda has these crazy eyes. Perfect for a living dead version of Yoda.

The other figure I'm using for a base is General Grevious from the Jedi vs Sith pack. I initially thought he would make a great skelaton but maybe he can be modified into an bug from Aliens.

Just some ideas to steal.
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 6 - BLUE HARVEST
Post by: darth_ripley on October 14, 2005, 04:56 PM
Chewie, that's a great Evil Dead Sith, very nice paint job to bring out the corpsely (is that a word?) details, i like that a lot.

those are nice ideas Phruby! i caved in and bought that battle pack and have the figures sitting around here too. i was gonna take the Yoda and get him to spear a 501st, its been done a lot, but still looks cool. i especially like the idea of the Grievous/Alien hybrid creature. the alien's hands couldn't hold a lightsaber any worse than Grievous.  :P

i wish i had the time to try my hand at this month's challenge, i've just been busy selling stuff on ebay to help get my hubby's dentist bill paid off.  although i might revisit that Grievous idea after i get my self-custom completed. look for an update in about 2 weeks  :)
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 6 - BLUE HARVEST
Post by: Jeff on October 18, 2005, 03:51 PM
Still not sure if I should do a scary alien custom or one of those "candy corn" troopers! 

OK...

Here it is almost 2 weeks later and I still have no idea how to go about this month's entry.

Still waiting for inspiration to strike I guess.   :-\
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 6 - BLUE HARVEST
Post by: CHEWIE on October 18, 2005, 04:06 PM
Ok guys, don't make me have two entries before anyone else gets one done.   ;)

Work on figure #2 begins tonight!

 :P
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 6 - BLUE HARVEST
Post by: Ryan on October 19, 2005, 03:12 AM
I started on my entry tonight, well I got the parts for it at least, and I did my civilduty and picked up a peg warmer to use as fodder. I bought my first Niemodian Gunner, since May. :P
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 6 - BLUE HARVEST
Post by: Phrubruh on October 19, 2005, 09:32 AM
That is scary enought that you bought a Niemodian warrior.
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 6 - BLUE HARVEST
Post by: CHEWIE on October 20, 2005, 11:29 AM
Hey, I have about a dozen of those Warriors.  S-C-A-R-Y stuff!  I do like the figure a lot though.

Let's see... 11 days until Halloween!  Can't wait to start seeing some entries on this...

 :P
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 5 - Bounty Hunters and Terrorists!
Post by: CHEWIE on October 20, 2005, 12:55 PM
Chewie, how do you get that kind of finish on the super battle droid arms?

Sorry I missed this question... what do you mean, the color to it?  I dry brushed it.  I don't know if that's really answering your question though.

And Greg, I didn't really have to tweak much on the parts to fit... he has really limited articulation however.

 :P
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 6 - BLUE HARVEST
Post by: Ryan on October 22, 2005, 08:22 PM
So has anyone else started? From the sound of things so far only CHEWIE, Phruby, and I have anything. :-\

Here's a WIP of mine, he is supposed to be some sort of alien guard/soldier/creepy killer type. I still need to do a bit of sculpting on the shoulder armor to help blend in the pieces I added. The helmet that has little red lights that light up in the eye sockets, though I don't know how long the battery will last because I can't stop playing with it. :P Is there anything I should change on this guy? (other than the paint of course, I still have to do that.)

(http://sithlordchaos.250free.com/BlueHarvestWIP.jpg)
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 6 - BLUE HARVEST
Post by: CHEWIE on October 24, 2005, 03:05 PM
Whoa! That looks really cool.  Where did you get the mask and the head armor?

I might suggest some sort of other hands, just to go along with his them of being completely covered in armor.

Looking forward to seeing how you paint this... remember to dry brush some!

 :P
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 6 - BLUE HARVEST
Post by: CHEWIE on October 24, 2005, 03:06 PM
I almost wish that the Dathomir Witch could qualify for this month.

(http://chewie34.250free.com/CURSEPOSTER.jpg)

 :P
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 6 - BLUE HARVEST
Post by: Joe on October 24, 2005, 06:52 PM
o.k. so anyone can join then?with that covered,I just started my bounty hunter guy  (well really I hafvent decided what the heck he is)I can use gijoe parts right?
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 6 - BLUE HARVEST
Post by: Ryan on October 24, 2005, 06:56 PM
Thanks Justin. I like the armored hand suggestion, I'll see what I can find in my fooder box, and I'f I can't findanything, I'll just sculpt some armor on.

The helmet, "vibroaxe," and the Shoukder armor come from Paladin of the Megablocks Mag Warriors line. I saw it at Wal-Mart onenight and thought that it could make a good head for a scary Blue Harvest type figure.

Your witch would have made a great entry. So what do you have planned for your 2nd entry?

o.k. so anyone can join then?with that covered,I just started my bounty hunter guy (well really I hafvent decided what the heck he is)I can use gijoe parts right?

Yeah you can use Joe parts but we did Bounty hunters last month so try and come up with something "Blue Harvest" based, whcih shouldn't be too hard since it is a fairly broad topic.
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 6 - BLUE HARVEST
Post by: Joe on October 24, 2005, 09:41 PM
finally i'm done with my bloody half face , crazy,killer/assasian,   O.k. so I havent come up with a name yet but I have come up with a temporiary story.

This dark (bright) person has a mostly secreative life.Everyone fears him.He doesn't have a heart.He is worse that the galaxie's most feared bounty huter,crook,and mercinary combined.He was in a killing and the victim fought back and he was sevrely wounder on a side of his face thus he wears half a mask.He equiped a knife on his right hand (lost in a previous battle {his left leg too} for those close quarters battles.He also carries his special made electric gun.No,it's not like a tazer....this will kill you.



i'm gonna try to get pics up asap.anyone know of a good pic hosting site.




Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 6 - BLUE HARVEST
Post by: Jeff on October 25, 2005, 09:43 AM
Still not sure if I should do a scary alien custom or one of those "candy corn" troopers! 

Here it is almost 2 weeks later and I still have no idea how to go about this month's entry.


Another week goes by and nothing.  I dug through my pile of fodder figures last night and I still couldn't come up with any great ideas.    :(

I think my indecision is based on not knowing how to take this - maybe there is too much freedom this time?  :D

Eh, I'll continue to ponder and maybe something cool will come to me...
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 6 - BLUE HARVEST
Post by: darth_ripley on October 25, 2005, 02:45 PM
i'm gonna try to get pics up asap.anyone know of a good pic hosting site.

try www.photobucket.com nomercyjoe.

not to hijack the thread but on a side note, does anyone carve a star wars themed pumpkin for halloween?

last year i did a Boba Fett from Droids, and in the past i have done Jabba, Salacious Crumb, Wicket (yes i know ewoks are scary  :P) Yoda, Maul and i did a Lion-O from the Thundercats one year too. i'm planning on a Biker Scout this year for Joe, i'll post it up on yakface.com once i get it done.
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 6 - BLUE HARVEST
Post by: Joe on October 25, 2005, 03:44 PM
here is some (blurry) pics of him. (hope this works)



http://photobucket.com/albums/b266/NoMercyJoe/
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 6 - BLUE HARVEST
Post by: CHEWIE on October 25, 2005, 04:09 PM
NoMercyJoe, do you have any more clear pics of him?  I think I see parts from a Crimson Guard used.  But it's a little blurry right now.  I'd like to see more, and his backstory is freaky.

Ripley - No, I can barely carve a regular pumpkin... I'd love to try a Star Wars one someday though.

 :P
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 6 - BLUE HARVEST
Post by: Phrubruh on October 26, 2005, 10:09 AM
That's just too blurry.

I have a project I'm working on for this. It's based on a character from something truely scary. The star wars holiday special. 
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 6 - BLUE HARVEST
Post by: Ryan on October 26, 2005, 03:25 PM
That's just too blurry.

I have a project I'm working on for this. It's based on a character from something truely scary. The star wars holiday special. 


Sweet Jesus! That's worse than buying a Nemoidian Warrior. :P

Joe your pictures are too blury to see anything. Can you get your mom to take pictures for you? (I seem to remember you are only 14) :-\
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 6 - BLUE HARVEST
Post by: Joe on October 26, 2005, 06:42 PM
11,but #1 I'm the only one in this house that can even come close to using a computer.I turnt the flash up on the camera and they came out a little clearer so I'l take some more pics of him.His "knife" fell off so Ill have to salvage the tiny bit of glue I have left.

o,yes to chewie don't feel bad I can't carve a regular pumpkin either. (well unless a undead pumpkin is good.)

I think when you were thinking about me being 14 you were thinking about smartypants.
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 6 - BLUE HARVEST
Post by: CHEWIE on October 27, 2005, 01:07 PM
Time's running out guys!  Get your entries in.   :)

 :P
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 6 - BLUE HARVEST
Post by: Jeff on October 30, 2005, 07:41 PM
OK,

So, going with the Halloween/Trickery theme (after all, Blue Harvest itself was an elaborate ruse), I came up with this guy as my first entry:

Lando Calrissian in Coruscant Guard Armor (from Shadows of the Empire Novel)

(http://www.jedidefender.com/jsmentek/customs/tn_sotelando1.jpg) (http://www.jedidefender.com/image.pl?http://www.jedidefender.com/jsmentek/customs/sotelando1.jpg)(http://www.jedidefender.com/jsmentek/customs/tn_sotelando2.jpg) (http://www.jedidefender.com/image.pl?http://www.jedidefender.com/jsmentek/customs/sotelando2.jpg)

OK, so it's not the most complex custom in the world, but so what.  He fits the trickery theme and it's been a custom I've wanted to do forever (I've had this extra SotE Luke body since like '98   ;)).

I've still got to work on the helmet a bit (you can see in the pic his chin still pokes out  :().  A bit of thinning with an exacto should fix that though.

I've got one other thing I am working on tonight should be able to post later or maybe tomorrow (nothing like working to the deadline  :P)!
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 6 - BLUE HARVEST
Post by: Ryan on October 30, 2005, 09:03 PM
Does he have a trick or treat bag? Nice simple custom. I think I'd have used a newer Lando head, but that one isn't too bad. The costume idea is a good one. Who says Lando doesn't like going trick'r'treatin at the Imperial Palace with Luke. ;)

Mine is still in need of another coat of paint then a wash or two and a bit of a drybrush. I have 2 tests tomorrow (not fun >:() and have been playing Paintball all day today so I'm not sure If I'll get mine in by tomorrow. It should be Weds at the latest. :-\
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 6 - BLUE HARVEST
Post by: Joe on October 30, 2005, 09:05 PM
sorry about this off topic but talking about tests last week(or was it the one before?) TESTING-WEEK the most CREATIVE thing the school dept. thought to tick people (under 18 that is ) off.

just a thought    :)
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 6 - BLUE HARVEST
Post by: CHEWIE on October 30, 2005, 09:40 PM
Nice custom Jeff.  Simple, yet effective.  Don't know if you want to try it or not, but I think that you could drill into the neck hole area some on the torso to get Lando's neck to fit better.

SLC, looking forward to seeing what you come up with.

And here's my second entry - only two this month... sorry!

This would be an Imperial's worst nightmare... a Wookiee Zombie out for revenge.

(http://chewie34.250free.com/EVILWOOKIEE.jpg)

 :P
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 6 - BLUE HARVEST
Post by: Phrubruh on October 31, 2005, 01:03 PM
That is one mean ass zombie wookiee Chewie! I think I'm going to paint my yoda eye white too.

Jeff its great to see the lando version of that figure. Very old school. Hasbro should have come up with that figure to go with the luke as a two pack.
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 6 - BLUE HARVEST
Post by: Phrubruh on October 31, 2005, 01:07 PM
I hope to have mine up tonight. It depends on the trick r treaters and how many houses my kids hit tonight.

Besides, my zombie yoda. I will have the Great Zorbak from the Circus of the Damed holo-video as seen in the Star Wars Holiday Special. I need white feathers!

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v308/phruby/wazzan_girl.jpg)
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 6 - BLUE HARVEST
Post by: Jayson on October 31, 2005, 01:36 PM
This would be an Imperial's worst nightmare... a Wookiee Zombie out for revenge.
(http://chewie34.250free.com/EVILWOOKIEE.jpg)

Awesome… what did you use for the wookiee vest?
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 6 - BLUE HARVEST
Post by: CHEWIE on October 31, 2005, 03:33 PM
Phruby, the pic isn't showing up.   :-\

Jaybird, the vest was from a LOTR figure.  It was a longer robe thing but I cut it shorter and made the sleeve holes bigger for the Wookiee's arms.

 :P
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 6 - BLUE HARVEST
Post by: Phrubruh on October 31, 2005, 04:11 PM
Sorry about that the bandwidth got exceeded. Now try.
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 6 - BLUE HARVEST
Post by: Darth Delicious on October 31, 2005, 06:08 PM
I thought I was going to be able to finish mine tonight, but I have some emergency script work that's come up...so I may not be able to post it until the end of the week.  :-\

-DD
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 6 - BLUE HARVEST
Post by: Phrubruh on October 31, 2005, 10:38 PM
Clone BRAINS!!!!

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v308/phruby/ZombieYoda2.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v308/phruby/ZombieYoda1.jpg)
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 6 - BLUE HARVEST
Post by: CHEWIE on November 1, 2005, 12:29 AM
Awesome Phruby.  I like these zombie customs... I think next year I'll make another one or two for sure.

DD - can't wait to see what you come up with buddy.  But take your time, I can hold my breath until Friday.   ;)

 :P

Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 6 - BLUE HARVEST
Post by: Phrubruh on November 1, 2005, 09:47 AM
Thanks Chewie. My other figure isn't done yet. I still need feathers.  Yoda I painted up as I was watching Nightmare on Elm Street and waiting for trick or treaters.
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 6 - BLUE HARVEST
Post by: CHEWIE on November 1, 2005, 03:49 PM
Those quick customs are sometimes my favorties Phruby, and I think your Yoda looks like he turned to the Dark Side and is on the hunt for clones. 

The Wookiee only took me about 30 minutes to make, it was pretty simple to do.  The spear thing came from some LOTR thing I bought on clearance at Target a while back.

 :P

Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 6 - BLUE HARVEST
Post by: Phrubruh on November 1, 2005, 05:40 PM
Yoda only too 30 minutes also. I was really hoping my dancer would be done. Oh well, I needed something for the challange. Long drawn out customs are still my favorite. 
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 6 - BLUE HARVEST
Post by: hemble on November 1, 2005, 05:59 PM
Oh Man poor little yoda has gone and got himeslf zombified watch out for your knee caps guys.

Nice one M_P the eyes really set him off and the skin looks like its decompossing well done.

Ron
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 6 - BLUE HARVEST
Post by: Phrubruh on November 1, 2005, 08:18 PM
Thanks Ron. I kind of like how I put the cuts in his ears.
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 6 - BLUE HARVEST
Post by: Ryan on November 2, 2005, 01:28 AM
I've been really busy these last few days, but I managed to update last months Image thread with all 3 of your stuff. Mine might be done tonight, might be done tomorrow, it all depends how the BF2 gods treat me. :P DD, I can't wait to see what you come up with.

Phruby- The zombie Yoda turned out great. I really like the chunk missing out of the ear and the tattered robe. I think you have a decent amount of blood too. I think I might have given Yoda's skin a slightly brown tone, but I really like what you came up with.

CHEWIE- I love the Zombie Wookiee as well. Maybe he got bit by Yoda when he gave hima piggyback ride? :P I think a missing chunk would look really cool, but if he is going to be doubling as an evil wookiee in the Rykrof series then I think all he needs is more blood, like everyone else has already said.
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 6 - BLUE HARVEST
Post by: Ryan on November 3, 2005, 03:45 AM
Well after a real busy week and weekend I finally finished my entry. He is a death knight named Todritter, and is the inspiration of the death myth in the SW universe (Death like the guy with a sickle on earth.)

I've got a little backstory for him. I have a basic idea of where I want him to come from and what I want him to be, but I haven't really developed the idea too much. I can post what I have if anyone is interested.

Oh, sorry for the crappy scan too. He looks much better in person, IMO.

(http://sithlordchaos.250free.com/BlueHarvest2.jpg)
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 6 - BLUE HARVEST
Post by: CHEWIE on November 3, 2005, 09:50 AM
Holy cow!  That's one awesome custom.  Very evil and has a Middle Ages look to him.  I'd say this is one of your better customs.  The little accessory pack on his belt is a nice touch, and the dry brushing on this is superb.  Great idea, and an excellent use for the Nemoidian body.

 :P
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 6 - BLUE HARVEST
Post by: Phrubruh on November 3, 2005, 10:54 AM
That's much better than the first version Ryan. I love the dry brushing. Very Chewie-like.
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 6 - BLUE HARVEST
Post by: Gregorbian on November 3, 2005, 11:56 PM
CHEWIE - love that zombie Wookiee, very scary!  That vest works very well, nice touch.

Phruby - Zombie Yoda!  Great stuff!  The tattered robes came out great.  It's crazy how scary pupil-less eyes are...

Ryan - awesome use of the pegwarming Neimoidian body - I didn't realize how well their armor would work for a Medievel type character.  Is that the Mega-Blocks magnetic knight head?  I saw them at Target and was wondering if they would work for a Star Wars custom.  The paint job on that guy is excellent - nice drybrushing!

Great work guys, I hope I didn't miss any.  I'm outta time so I'll try to comment on the other customs later.
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 6 - BLUE HARVEST
Post by: Phrubruh on November 4, 2005, 10:15 AM
Thanks Greg. The pupil-less eyes was Chewie's idea. I was going to leave them alone because the yoda I used had these cool sith eyes. After seeing Chewie's wookiee, it just seemed the natural thing to do.
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 6 - BLUE HARVEST
Post by: Glassman6 on November 4, 2005, 10:26 AM
The terror wookie , zombie yoda and the death knight are all terrific.

Phurby and Chewie already know i admire their work, but Ryan, you really did a gret job on
on your death knight.  Very nicely pieced together an exceptionally painted.
Like Phurby said, very reminicent of chewie/scoundrel.
Great stuff guys.
Title: Re: Monthly Customizing Challenge - Month 6 - BLUE HARVEST
Post by: CHEWIE on November 4, 2005, 11:23 AM
I really like the zombie like eyes too, I really didn't think about that until after thinking about the Dathomir Witch.  Really everyone did a good job this month, a few less entries than I think we predicted, but maybe next month it will pick back up.   :)

 :P