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08-12-2020, 09:03 PM | #311 |
Cognitive Coalition
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Need more!!!! haha Great stuff in here!
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08-14-2020, 06:54 AM | #312 |
Red Shadow
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It is true I have not been posting much recently, I am waiting for the Marauder restock before I think I can properly hit this and my GI Joe threads. I have been working on another project which I may be able to start showing soon.
A character I have been working on (but don't think I have quite nailed yet) is Red Rum, my Red Shadow's pirate who is second in charge to Red Admiral in the Red Shadows navy. Whilst Red Admiral does most of the planning it is Red Rum who tends to lead the Red Tide in their naval missions. I don't want him to become a caricature, but he isn't really screaming "pirate" to me. I did consider an eyepatch, and even a hook for a hand, but I don't consider this figure to be finished and I am open to any suggestions on how this figure can be improved. Last edited by AF80sFAN; 08-17-2020 at 01:56 PM.. Reason: Change picture |
08-14-2020, 07:54 AM | #313 |
Snake Smasher!
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: Columbus, OH
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I agree, he doesn't seem quite finished.
Suggestions: -Gloves (the black with red pads might be cool) -Belt or sash with a sheath for the sword -Vest (I would go with something that looks less dive vest personally, but that is just my thoughts). A vest I would suggest might be the one from a Star Wars Fleet Trooper) Of course, all of these are only suggestions. The character is a great idea, and the figure doesn't look bad or anything... He just might need a little something to make him go from good to great. My two-cents. -Todd Shakka85
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08-14-2020, 12:36 PM | #314 |
Red Shadow
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I agree, he doesn't seem quite finished.
Suggestions: -Gloves (the black with red pads might be cool) -Belt or sash with a sheath for the sword -Vest (I would go with something that looks less dive vest personally, but that is just my thoughts). A vest I would suggest might be the one from a Star Wars Fleet Trooper) Of course, all of these are only suggestions. The character is a great idea, and the figure doesn't look bad or anything... He just might need a little something to make him go from good to great. My two-cents. -Todd Shakka85 - I must admit I hadn't thought about gloves but I can visualise what you are saying. A problem may be that the newer arms have smaller pegs on the hands so the gloves could cause a little bulging at the wrists. - A sash is something I wanted (and the sword does need a sheath), I considered a BFS sash that I thought might work but might be too big (I will paint it up and give it a try). I was also thinking the belt and sheath from an Iron Grenadier or Destro (but don't have one in my fodder). - The current vest I do not like (and does not fit properly). I initially was going to use the t-shirt torso but didn't like it (so used it for something else). The shirt needed something so I threw that dive vest on (and immediately took it off after the photo). I didn't think of a vest but that would work for the character of a pirate, I do have one that might be perfect (although had planned to use it on another figure). - I also think the BFS boot toppers would work for a pirate, but that would mean changing the legs. |
08-14-2020, 01:16 PM | #315 |
Iron Grenadier
Join Date: Aug 2019
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The hard part is, modern pirates look like pretty much any other thug (sorta like how most Golden Age pirates looked like ordinary sailors). I think the bandana is enough of a visual que though, so I would agree with shakka's suggestions, and add that you could put some wateralide tattoos on his arms and maybe add a few faux gold or bead necklaces to him, as some sort of trinkets from his raids.
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08-15-2020, 06:48 AM | #316 |
Red Shadow
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The hard part is, modern pirates look like pretty much any other thug (sorta like how most Golden Age pirates looked like ordinary sailors). I think the bandana is enough of a visual que though, so I would agree with shakka's suggestions, and add that you could put some wateralide tattoos on his arms and maybe add a few faux gold or bead necklaces to him, as some sort of trinkets from his raids.
I was playing around with several vests on him last night, as well as some long coats, also woke up this morning with an idea for his legs. |
08-17-2020, 01:42 AM | #317 |
The REAL Goldbug
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well PTE life vests are black
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08-17-2020, 02:18 PM | #318 |
Red Shadow
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I do want to get some of those PTE life vests for other customs, but with the character I have in mind for Red Rum I don't think he will be too concerned with health and safety so I am going in a different direction with him.
We can call this figure the Hisstank Build A Custom! I have applied some of the recommendations, per Shakka's suggestions he now has a vest and sash to hold his sword, from Gartersnake's ideas I gave him some bling and tattoos. I also changed the legs to give him some boots and moved the bandana to a more jaunty angle. |
08-17-2020, 02:36 PM | #319 |
Toastmaster Joe
Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: In the fertile Eurotas valley of Laconia
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I really dig the "Hisstank Build A Custom" concept...one solid figure (character) put forward while calling for input from customizers/tankers, Todd & GarterSnake788 in this case offering it.
The end result is phenomenal, great stuff!! Kudos to you for the flexibility you've shown in terms of making adjustments/additions based on those suggestions, I don't see it here that often. It surely paid off |
08-18-2020, 08:41 AM | #320 |
Red Shadow
Join Date: Feb 2020
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I really dig the "Hisstank Build A Custom" concept...one solid figure (character) put forward while calling for input from customizers/tankers, Todd & GarterSnake788 in this case offering it.
The end result is phenomenal, great stuff!! Kudos to you for the flexibility you've shown in terms of making adjustments/additions based on those suggestions, I don't see it here that often. It surely paid off |
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