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03-11-2015, 01:41 PM | #1 |
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Since I was a kid, Flash has always been one of my favorite Joes. I'm not sure why? Possibly because of the cool science fiction element he presented to the military aspect of the comic, what with the laser rifle and protective armor and all. Plus, in the Marvel Comic, he actually looked kind of like how I did in real life (yes, unlike the avatar would lead you to believe, I'm actually not a black dude). But whatever the reason, I just dug Flash, and I still do.
This custom is based on the work of our talented pal The Odinson. He posted his own amazing take on Flash a while back that I just loved so much that I ended up ripping it off and doing my own version of it. My version is heavily based on The Odinson's, but isn't exactly a direct copy; unlike his body recipe (which relied heavily on Agent Mouse), I mostly used the Retaliation Joe Trooper since it was already green (to reduce the painting needed) and swapped necks with Agent Mouse for the neck scarf and used Airborne's upper legs. I stuck with the same general paint/color scheme, except for the backpack (which I painted in a more simple manner), and I used Sci-Fi's laser gun. This was one of my earlier customs (before I had a light tent, which is why it's on the side stoop). If I had the painting experience then that I have now, I might have painted the backpack a littler fancier, but I still like it as it is. Overall, I love how Flash came out, but I want to give Odinson props for coming up with the great idea and execution to begin with.
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03-11-2015, 02:03 PM | #2 |
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Damn, that's one sweet Flash! It looks awesome. For me, I'm a fan of removable helmets, so if I copied yours, the only thing I would do different is give him Sci Fi's helmet. However, your's looks really good as is.
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03-11-2015, 02:15 PM | #3 |
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Thanks! I understand about the helmet, and if a hollowed-out cast of the Cyber-Viper's head ever appears I might swap it so Flash will indeed have a removable helmet. Not really wild about Sci-Fi's helmet, however.
Actually, like Odinson, I'm currently using Mouse's head as an alternate, unmasked head. That looks way more like the old-school Marvel Flash than the head that came on the 25th figure.
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03-11-2015, 02:18 PM | #4 |
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Lmao, always thought you were black. Nice custom from both you and odinson
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03-11-2015, 02:20 PM | #5 |
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03-11-2015, 02:20 PM | #6 |
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I believe ragin spoon carries a removable cyber ninja helm. It's called crimson viper helm.
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03-11-2015, 02:29 PM | #7 |
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Thanks! I understand about the helmet, and if a hollowed-out cast of the Cyber-Viper's head ever appears I might swap it so Flash will indeed have a removable helmet. Not really wild about Sci-Fi's helmet, however.
Actually, like Odinson, I'm currently using Mouse's head as an alternate, unmasked head. That looks way more like the old-school Marvel Flash than the head that came on the 25th figure.
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03-11-2015, 02:52 PM | #8 |
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this looks fantastic, super clean. full credit for the build goes to former tank custom god starbuck, who had the bright idea of using those upper legs and vest for an updated flash (one of his and my all time favorites, too).
i believe i may repaint the backpack on mine green, that looks good |
03-11-2015, 03:03 PM | #9 |
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The Cyber Viper head is a genius idea...well done!
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03-11-2015, 03:07 PM | #10 |
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