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08-19-2015, 12:05 PM | #1 |
Cobra Soldier
Join Date: Aug 2015
Location: Michigan
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I've never done a custom and after seeing what you guys put together I'm really inspired. Great job on them all!
I was wondering what I should start off with. Probably a simple figure. But eventually, I'd like to get into creating Cobra customs. One day I'd like an aerial vehicle that is a Trouble Bubble transport. Like an Aircraft Carrier for Trouble Bubbles, but not nearly as big. Got the idea from G.I. Joe the movie (cartoon). I'd like to on indulge in Cobra Super HISS tanks, about 3 times bigger then what is available. Maybe eventually a Cobra version of NASA. Strictly a Space Corps. Create new troops, and pilots, obviously vehicles. All with a Sci-Fi feel, but not like a 200 years from now vibe. Anyways, I'm getting way ahead of myself. I got ideas for customs, but not the know how. But back to reality, I like the idea of making special characters for Cobra..like a HISS tank ace, maybe a squad of veteran Vipers, that say have been around since Cobra's inception. Just hard-core individuals that have become living legends among the Legions of Cobra. But, any ideas on how to get started, something simple? I've done parts exchange before. I'm looking to improve on the figures by adding what none of the figure range has to offer. It's the little things, that are the biggest changes. I'm just drawing a blank on how to do that. Thank you in Advance. |
08-19-2015, 12:18 PM | #2 |
Forest Viper
Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: Ct.
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Check out the creative section for ideas.
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08-19-2015, 12:19 PM | #3 |
Hisstank.Com General
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Georgia
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You should check out this thread. These are real easy kitbashes people have done throughout the years.
http://www.hisstank.com/forum/g-i-jo...ow-em-off.html You can also add a little paint to the pelvis of a figure, change out the legs, and significantly change a figure. You may want to look at the avengers heli-carrier as a start for that 87 movie cobra heli-carrier too.
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08-19-2015, 12:25 PM | #4 |
Hisstank.Com General
Join Date: Apr 2007
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Trial and error is the best teacher. I have amassed a large amount of fodder. I would buy figures on clearance just so I had parts if I needed them. And Cobra has a Hiss tank Ace.. Rip-It he is the Hiss tank driver in Blue, red Face mask, silver boots. Can't remember which tank he came with, but he was also available in O-ring form from the club for the tanks for the memories set.
anyway.. how to start. Well the easiest way to start is to just jump in. LBC customs are the easiest for beginners. Usually only pertains to head, lower arm, hand, feet and leg swaps. And of course gear. Now advanced customs require sanding, painting, cutting, popping the figure apart for upper and lower torso swaps and upper arm swaps, using cast parts or parts from other lines, use and knowledge of styrene and Green Stuff of some other moldable epoxy. Again, trial and error is going to be the best teacher. If you have something in mind that you want. Draw a rough draft on paper and list out the parts you will need. There are plenty of people on here to make trades for parts or that are willing to sell you stuff out right. Don't be afraid to make mistakes, it happens. Just make sure you learn from the mistake so that you dont do it again. Lol All in all, just have fun. A mistake can turn into a good thing sometimes. Good luck.
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