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04-04-2014, 03:14 PM | #1 |
Cobra Soldier
Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: South
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I recently had a friend give me a ton of old, really beat up GI Joe parts (PS I badly need a Gantry / Crawler door, but that is another story).
Within this universe of stuff, were parts for the 1983 Headquarters Command Center (loved this as a kid, a lot). I picked up the few missing parts I needed off of Ebay, and set out to restore this thing to its former glory. I've got before and after photos below. BIG shout out to "Cobra Stickers" - (Cobra Stickers, Stickers for the GI Joe Universe). I purchased a set of stickers for the Command Center from those guys. Wow, I was blown away at the quality of the work they do. Photos below, enjoy! Edit -- nothing special paint wise -- Just good 'ole Rust-oleum. Photo of the actual cans used attached. Last edited by levelzero; 04-04-2014 at 09:28 PM.. |
04-04-2014, 04:13 PM | #2 |
Domesticated Arms Dealer
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Brownsville, TX (Home of Iceberg!)
Posts: 1,970
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Wow...that is awesome. I love reading these restoration stories. Love the custom stickers! This is one base I need to pick up again...my childhood one is long gone.
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04-04-2014, 04:14 PM | #3 |
Cobra Viper
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Wilmington NC
Posts: 129
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cool beans
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04-04-2014, 04:18 PM | #4 |
Crimson Guard
Join Date: Dec 2012
Location: Athens Al
Posts: 2,741
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looks fantastic... and is one of THE iconic items I need to finish my dream set... man I am jealous!
I was considering doing this slicker theme if and when I get one... this moves me closer to doing it. I see you repainted it... Do you mind telling what brand and colors you used? |
04-04-2014, 04:25 PM | #5 |
IG 4 LIFE
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: The last place you would think
Posts: 17,671
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I have parts on the way to finish mine and have Cobra Stickers set coming to me as well.( Their stickers are the best). What paint did you use on the base shell? It's got a nice shine to it
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04-04-2014, 05:01 PM | #6 |
Crimson Guard
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Echo Park
Posts: 1,632
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Good work here. I, too, would like to know which paints you used.
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04-04-2014, 05:05 PM | #7 |
That's lo!
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Wa.
Posts: 31,050
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Mine needs the same treatment- got it from a garage sale a while back and- while it's not in terrible shape- it certainly does look as good as your restoration job! Might have to scrub it clean and copy yours
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04-04-2014, 05:46 PM | #8 |
G.I. Joe/ Autobot liaison
Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: Texas
Posts: 7,669
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If only I had the space for it... Your work is very solid man. Like it a lot
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04-04-2014, 05:52 PM | #9 |
Ex-Pharisee
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: 742 Evergreen Terrace
Posts: 12,216
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Beautiful! This is something I've never had but always wanted. Yours looks just like new.
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04-04-2014, 06:05 PM | #10 |
Crimson lady of the Guard
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Somewhere out there
Posts: 13,754
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Really nice work. I love seeing restorations.
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