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09-03-2013, 08:57 PM | #1 |
Mako infused SOLDIER
Join Date: Aug 2009
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This is my 3rd attempt at making Falcon. I've had this planned, for the most part, since I saw the "Ultimate Duke" figure last year. Fast forward a year and I finally have a chance to make him (which is incidentally my first Joe custom in over a year now).
First, and foremost, I want to say thanks to the talented Krexx! He sculpted the head and did an AMAZING job on it. For those of you that haven't figured it out yet, the head sculpt is based off of the alternate head sculpt that Sideshow did for their SDCC Exclusive Falcon (can be seen here: Sideshow Falcon Alternate Head). I like this look for Falcon b/c Green Berets don't wear their berets in the field, and the Drive-On Rag that he had wrapped around his head is something that Special Forces do wear in the field. So, it gives him something to distinguish him from others and notes his Special Forces status. I took some liberty with the recipe. I knew I wanted him to have a Tiger Stripe BDU (a. I love TS camo; b. It suits him given the history of TS camo and the Green Berets; c. It's the closest real-world camo to his original figure's camo). I went with black tactical gear as I like the juxtaposition of it with TS (and Woodland) camo. I ditched the shotgun and went with an assault rifle. I gave him a radio pack since the original figure had it, and wanted to give a nod to the original design. Sorry, for the tl;dr intro. Here are the pics (recipe follows the pics): (cont.) Last edited by Cloud Strife; 09-04-2013 at 08:34 AM.. |
09-03-2013, 08:58 PM | #2 |
Mako infused SOLDIER
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Recipe: Head: A Krexx original based off of Sideshow's alternate Falcon head sculpt Torso, Arms & Legs: Retaliation Ultimate Duke Web Gear: Modified Retaliation Beachhead (added an Angel Forge knife in sheath, radio from the Retaliation Mouse/Duke/Flint web gear) Belt: Cut from the vest of the Retaliation Joe Trooper Radio Backpack: Bbi Pouches added to the left leg and the right side of the belt: Bbi pouches I think that covers it... |
09-03-2013, 09:00 PM | #3 |
I Brake For Asari!
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Very nice..I like the adapted web gear a bunch...
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09-03-2013, 09:01 PM | #4 |
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This is an awesome custom!
I wouldn't have thought Falcon if you didn't name him that, but awesome work nonetheless! |
09-03-2013, 09:49 PM | #5 |
Fuggin' Hawesome!
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: "Yes, I can hear you, Clem Fandango."
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also, did you come back from the dead?, cause I've missed seeing your work! p.s. the paint job on that head is real-diculous. It looks like a photo of a real dude, like totally for sure. |
09-03-2013, 09:52 PM | #6 |
Cobra Soldier
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: north crolina
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John Wayne wore a beret
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09-03-2013, 10:05 PM | #7 |
o-ring or nothing
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Location: In the 1980's
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Love your work man. If you'd said the head was based on Joel Edgerton in "Zero Dark Thirty", I would have believed it. You could just do a headswap and make an incredible Hit & Run out of this.
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09-03-2013, 10:12 PM | #8 |
Mako infused SOLDIER
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Thanks, PIG!
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I've been on hiatus while waiting for the "Ultimate" wave to see the light of day, as it pretty much has all the parts I wanted to make my updated Joes. I did do some TMNT repaints during my Joe hiatus though! That he did. I was going for modern though. Thanks, Ford! I'm ashamed to say that I've yet to see Zero Dark Thirty... |
09-03-2013, 10:13 PM | #9 |
Super Joe Commander
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Awesome as always. Glad to see your posting customs again!
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09-03-2013, 10:16 PM | #10 |
This is my user title.
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Location: Manitoba Canada
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LOVE this ... the entire thing just wreaks of perfection.
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