|
|
Thread Tools |
05-01-2015, 01:16 PM | #1 |
Hisstank.Com General
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Vancouver, BC
Posts: 17,149
|
Blowtorch is my favorite Joe of all time. No idea why, just really loved him as a kid. However, the new Hasbro ones have their little shortcomings unfortunately. I've finally finished everything I wanted to do with my Blowtorch now. I used a 50th Blowtorch for this and I am considering whether I will give the upcoming green Blowtorch the same treatment.
Here's the list of mods: Flamethrower stock is extendable/collapsible Modified neck so he can look straight ahead Swapped his lower legs so that his legs are the same length Added holster to right thigh Modified elbow area on both arms to enable two handed poses of holding his flamethrower and pistol. Unfortunately, his helmet and gas mask connection point is still really hard to get to line up 100% but it's only really noticeable in pictures though. Here's the pics: Stock extended: Stock retracted: Unhelmeted shots: Drawing pistol:
__________________
Nighthawk's Feedback | HasLab figures FS Wants: female Hiss driver from HISS Haslab My Ebay auctions: kalwin_woo | eBay Last edited by nighthawk; 01-27-2016 at 05:02 PM.. |
05-02-2015, 10:34 AM | #2 |
Forest Viper
Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: Ct.
Posts: 409
|
Good job. I'm gonna try this.
|
05-02-2015, 10:16 PM | #3 |
Hisstank.Com General
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Vancouver, BC
Posts: 17,149
|
Thanks. I've always loved Blowtorch but felt that Hasbro just didn't do him justice in the 25th and up line.
__________________
Nighthawk's Feedback | HasLab figures FS Wants: female Hiss driver from HISS Haslab My Ebay auctions: kalwin_woo | eBay |
05-02-2015, 11:40 PM | #4 |
Marauder Ruben
Join Date: May 2007
Location: Chicago
Posts: 3,937
|
Nice mods man I can dig it.
|
05-04-2015, 09:56 PM | #5 |
Hisstank.Com General
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Vancouver, BC
Posts: 17,149
|
Thanks. This one was my 'test subject'. When the green concept colors one is released, I'll feel more confident doing the same thing to that one.
__________________
Nighthawk's Feedback | HasLab figures FS Wants: female Hiss driver from HISS Haslab My Ebay auctions: kalwin_woo | eBay |
05-04-2015, 10:48 PM | #6 |
Crimson Guard
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Las Vegas
Posts: 2,505
|
How did you modify his arms so he has better range of motion?
|
05-05-2015, 01:19 AM | #7 |
Hisstank.Com General
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Vancouver, BC
Posts: 17,149
|
I cut portions of the upper arm to match the contours of the lower arm after it is bent to achieve the positions I wanted.
__________________
Nighthawk's Feedback | HasLab figures FS Wants: female Hiss driver from HISS Haslab My Ebay auctions: kalwin_woo | eBay |
05-05-2015, 01:11 PM | #8 |
Iron Grenadier
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: Frisco
Posts: 882
|
very nicely done
|
05-05-2015, 05:16 PM | #9 |
Crimson Guard
Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: Vancouver Canada
Posts: 2,877
|
I always hated this figure when it first came out. Guys Blowtorch Airtight Sci Fi, I thought they were lame but now as an adult collector I love them. Go figure.
__________________
Check out all my customs here. http://s1321.photobucket.com/user/cu...tml?sort=3&o=0 |
05-06-2015, 03:14 PM | #10 |
Hisstank.Com General
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Vancouver, BC
Posts: 17,149
|
hehe...I was the opposite. I loved the yellow brigade when I was a kid.
__________________
Nighthawk's Feedback | HasLab figures FS Wants: female Hiss driver from HISS Haslab My Ebay auctions: kalwin_woo | eBay |
Thread Tools | |
Similar Threads | ||||
Thread | Thread Starter | Forum | Replies | Last Post |
Figures 50th Anniversary Ultimate ShockWave Commission Piece | Slaymaker | G.I. Joe Customs Finished Projects | 25 | 10-04-2014 10:56 AM |
Figures 50th Blowtorch mods | nighthawk | G.I. Joe Customs Finished Projects | 20 | 08-26-2014 03:16 PM |
50th Anniversary Low-Light and Blowtorch for sale. Complete, in hand | Xerofall | G.I. Joe Buy Sell Trade | 2 | 07-24-2014 05:16 PM |
Figures 50th anniversary Ultimate BeachHead | Slaymaker | G.I. Joe Customs Finished Projects | 16 | 07-02-2014 06:53 AM |
Get 25th Anniversary, or wait for Ultimate / 50th Anniversary? | Alucard77 | G.I. Joe Toys Modern & General Discussion | 62 | 05-07-2014 10:20 AM |
|
|
Recent Off Topic Threads |
Hisstank Late Night thread... |
JazWares 18th Halo |
What song are you listening to? |
Star Wars 3 3/4 discussion thread |
4" Fortnite from Jazwares |