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07-04-2012, 03:48 PM | #1 |
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This is the 3rd Tunnel Rat I've worked on. The previous 2 were okay, but I agreed with the critiques I received regarding the last one I made. His proportions looked way off. So, I ditched the tiny head I had cobbled together and got Krexx (former Slayer Design Studio sculptor) to sculpt a new head. It took me awhile to figure out which pieces I was going to use, as I had decided to depart from his original design.
I wanted to keep certain elements a part of it, so that he would be recognizable, and I think I was able to accomplish that. So, I kept the du-rag, neckerchief, greasepaint and untucked pants. As far as the palette goes, I decided to give him something a bit more militaristic: OD shirt, du-rag and gloves with Tiger Stripe pants. I went with an OD du-rag b/c KT made the suggestion and it looked really good as it contrasted well with his black hair, and made more sense than a dark blue. I wanted to incorporate Tiger Stripe camo since tunnel rats were prominent in the Vietnam War, which is where Tiger Stripe camo became popular (at least that's my understanding). I gave him web gear instead of a holster b/c I wanted him to be able to actually carry a loadout and not have a huge backpack that he had to store everything in. I also painted the web gear a similar color to the 25th holster, Testors' Field Drab. I recently got a batch of Marauder "Gun-Runners" weapons and love them. Their modular weapons are fun customizing and the detail can't be beat, IMO. So, Marauder's is what I'll be using to arm my Joes with from here on out. Anyway, enough of my rambling. Here's the recipe with pictures following: Recipe Head - Original sculpt by Krexx. Amazing job, Krexx! Torso, Arms & Hands - Resolute Beachhead Upper Legs - POC Jungle Duke Lower Legs, Boots and Neckerchief - Renegades Tunnel Rat Web Gear - Modded Resolute Stalker Weapons and Accessories - Marauder's Modular FOS ("BASIC" FOS Assault Rifle w/ Clip (1) - "Modular" 1:18 Scale Weapon for 3-3/4 Inch Action Figures), Marauder's MX-991/U Flashlight (Flashlight (1) - 1:18 Scale Accessory for 3 3/4 Inch Action Figures), POC Snake Eyes' MK23 (I think that's what it is...) w/silencer Last edited by Cloud Strife; 07-05-2012 at 10:10 AM.. |
07-04-2012, 03:48 PM | #2 |
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I figured I'd show some pics w/out his web gear, since tunnel rats would go into tunnels armed with nothing but either a low caliber or silenced pistol and a flashlight. While I'm not able to take pics of him actually in a tunnel, I think you can get the general idea...
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07-04-2012, 03:52 PM | #3 |
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always a pleasuse to see your customs and as usual you dont disappoint. love the paint work!!
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07-04-2012, 03:55 PM | #4 |
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Increible work, the paint and the details are suberb.
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07-04-2012, 03:57 PM | #5 |
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Very cool. The tiger stripe is very well done. That gun works great for him too because I always imagined Tunnel Rat was around 5 ft too j/k.
great work on all of the little details, especially the most appropriate use of Resolute arms. |
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07-04-2012, 03:58 PM | #6 |
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Wow!
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07-04-2012, 04:00 PM | #7 |
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Really nice!
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07-04-2012, 04:00 PM | #8 |
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Awesome job, your work is an inspiration.
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07-04-2012, 04:05 PM | #9 |
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cloud this is greatness. krexx is kind of an evil genius isn't he?
how the heck did you get the web gear to sit that well? it looks spot on. everything is really nice. all your stuff is so realistic looking that I kinda want to see what you would do with with some obnoxious dayglo 90's type colors. |
07-04-2012, 04:14 PM | #10 |
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fan-freak'n-tastic
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