Weapon XIX's WIPs

[Weapon XIX]

It's been a while since I've worked on customs but I'm getting back into the saddle now with the new Retaliation fodder. Here's a few WIPs in progress.

White Ranger
http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e147/WhiteRanger1984/WIP/PhotoJun0611522AM.jpg

Bane
http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e147/WhiteRanger1984/WIP/PhotoJun0611548AM.jpg

Riddick
http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e147/WhiteRanger1984/WIP/PhotoJun0611609AM.jpg
http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e147/WhiteRanger1984/WIP/PhotoJun0611701AM.jpg

[Dropkick]

Awe snap! That Riddick is great.

[Weapon XIX]

Thanks Dropkick! I've been meaning to update my first http://www.hisstank.com/forum/g-i-joe-customs-finished-projects/50574-richard-b-riddick.html custom and when I saw the 3pack Roadblock I knew I'd use him for this. I ended up using Artic Destro knees and lower legs because I thought it added a little sci-fi flare to the overall look. I'm still deciding on the arm braces (trying to decide between Prince of Persia or WWE arm bands) and still trying to figure out what to do about his webgear/harness (his torso is really thick and old 25th webgear looks very small on him).

[jpagan]

These look great man. Huge fan of your work. What goggles did you use for riddick?.

[Typhis]

How did you remove the black camo marks?

[Weapon XIX]

Thanks jpagan! The goggles are from Sandstorm Han Solo from the Star Wars Legacy collection.

Typhis the black camo was removed very meticulously with 100% pure acetone which you should be able to find at any drugstore or grocery store that has a cosmetics section. It's a lot stronger than nail polish remover and takes paint off very easily, but it's strength can also degrade plastic so if you attempt it be very patient and careful, otherwise you may rub away sculpting details. On the other hand it may be good for a decayed zombie effect.

[CrimsonGuard101]

Thanks jpagan! The goggles are from Sandstorm Han Solo from the Star Wars Legacy collection.

Typhis the black camo was removed very meticulously with 100% pure acetone which you should be able to find at any drugstore or grocery store that has a cosmetics section. It's a lot stronger than nail polish remover and takes paint off very easily, but it's strength can also degrade plastic so if you attempt it be very patient and careful, otherwise you may rub away sculpting details. On the other hand it may be good for a decayed zombie effect.

Nice...been looking for a way to get that crap off the body...its too good a sculpt to leave that on there...

[AirborneRigger]

Love the White Ranger! Are you planning an alternate "Tommy" head?

[Troynos]

Wow.. that White Ranger is great. The Retaliation Storm Shadow makes a better Power Ranger then ninja.

[Weapon XIX]

Thanks guys!
AirborneRigger - I don't have a Tommy head planned, but I could do one if I find the right headsculpt.
Troynos - I totally agree. I even considered just using the Storm Shadow in it's entirety, but I'd been sitting on that Snow Job torso for too long to not use it.

I'll have pics of all 3 finished up today!