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06-17-2011, 11:02 PM | #1 |
Cobra Viper
Join Date: Jul 2009
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So here was my entry.
NAME Hikari Shinde (translation: Dead Light) BIO Hikari Shinde once held the distinction of being the Arashikage Clan's youngest apprentice. Though diminutive in size, Shinde's masterfully exploitive nature tempered by his intense focus and tenacity showed the markings of a true ninja even in childhood. As his training continued, he soon began to feel within himself an overwhelming, energetic dissonance. Shinde learned the true nature of these feelings once confronted with the assassination of the Hard Master and the inevitable dissolution of the clan. Unconvinced of the Young Master's guilt, Shinde would not continue his training alongside the growing Red Ninja faction of the fallen Arashikage. Instead, he sought to further his training in various, remote dojos as well as more academic venues. Now, years after the clan's diaspora, Hikari Shinde finds himself utilizing both modern and occult influences to form a new clan of ninjas designed to bring "Fire over Fire". The Kogi No Arashi are now poised to rain fire down from the Heavens to burn off what remains of the fallen Arashikage. Hikari Shinde enters the Kumite Tournament in hopes to claim several, red shozoku as his trophies. FIGHTING STYLE Kenjutsu (Art of the Sword), Kayakujutsu (Art of Gunpowder), Jujutsu (Art of Pliability) WEAPONS Katanas, Shurikens, Smoke Grenades PARTS LIST Head: POC Jungle Viper Torso: POC Jungle Assault Duke Upper Arms: POC Jungle Assault Duke Lower Arms: POC Jungle Assault Snake Eyes Hands: POC Shadow Tracker Upper Legs: ROC Reactive Impact Armor Duke Lower Legs: POC Firefly Feet: ROC City Strike Snake Eyes ACCESSORIES Harness, Belt, Sheaths, Katanas: ROC City Strike Snake Eyes Shurikens: POC Desert Assault Storm Shadow Backpack: Parts bin, owner unknown Smoke Grenades: Beachhead WORK DONE ON THIS CUSTOM: Split torso and trimmed plastic away to provide for a deeper ab crunch. Used the "boil n pop" method to swap out parts for the arms, hands and feet. I trimmed off part of the belt so I could have his swords sitting above his left hip without having a pouch hanging over his pelvis. I also had wanted to give him two full length sheaths but these in particular have a curve to them which went opposite of how I needed them so I opted to trim them, then just glued them together. Everything was base painted black except for his skin and eyes. I do this because I generally prefer a dirty and drab palette. His skin was painted in Citadel Elf Flesh and his eyes were topped off with a dot of Citadel Fortress Grey. His pants and shirt were drybrushed with Citadel Shadow Grey. His boots, gloves, helmet and vest are black with drybrushed Citadel Boltgun Metal over the plates of armor. His harness, backpack, belt and sheaths were drybrushed with Citadel Fortress Grey. His shurikens and katanas were given two coats of Testor's MM Acrylic Silver. This paint had a really nice flake quality about it which really makes the weapons shine in person. His shurikens CAN be stored in his backpack but I like to pretend their in the pouch on his belt. NOTES OF SPECIAL INTEREST I haven't finished a custom in years if memory serves correctly. This custom is my interpretation of a classic ninja with modern sensibilities. Inspiration comes from classic games such as Ninja Gaiden, Shinobi and Mortal Kombat. He's got some high tech goodies but those aren't allowed in the tournament. *pout* Perhaps next year he, or possibly one of his minions, will return with enough gadgetry to make a Night Creeper blush. Thinking I might put a little more work into him in the future. I'd like to eventually get a new belt going on, maybe try another backpack out. Not sure if I should do that or just get to work on the 2.0 version. We'll see. Last edited by drone.devil; 06-17-2011 at 11:04 PM.. |
06-17-2011, 11:28 PM | #2 |
Crimson Guard
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Man I loved this guy, he was my number one pick and I thought you had it but there were so many great customs. Can't wait to see what you do with him next time. Awesome figure mate.
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06-17-2011, 11:32 PM | #3 |
Ninja
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Location: Springfield
Posts: 1,870
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Very cool custom man !
I dig what he said to my fighter also
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06-18-2011, 02:22 AM | #4 |
Grand Master
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: illinios
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that's pretty cool
nice use of parts |
06-18-2011, 10:13 AM | #5 |
Cobra Viper
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: texas
Posts: 119
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thanks guys!
yeah, i'm still sketching out what I wanna do with em next time around...thinking about taking him into a more sci-fi direction....I want to really push the emphasis of advanced science being utilized by his clan. |
06-18-2011, 11:28 PM | #6 |
Cobra Viper
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Puerto Rico
Posts: 376
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I Like!!!
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