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03-30-2016, 03:09 PM | #1 |
Instigator of Intensity
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: California
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I got a confession to make---I really like making easy customs that require close to no modifications or having to repaint joints. These three customs i'm showing you are examples of that.
First up is Vypra. When I saw the FSS version and saw it was a lackluster repaint of Jinx, I was disappointed. Thanks to Hisstank member mynameisash, I was able to get another ROC Armored Scarlett figure, which I used the torso here to create Vypra. This is almost a complete LBC, except I used nail polish remover to remove the shield logo on her left shoulder so that she wouldn't be confused as a GI Joe. Formula: Head: 50th Torpedo Rest: ROC Armored Scarlett Second one is Chief Torpedo. I've seen so many versions of the character, yet only one seems to look like how he should be, and that would be the Spytroops version. All the other ones you could dismiss as other characters, because almost all of them are so generic due to the non-removable masks(except the one that used the Wet-Suit head, though I actually thought of that more as Wet-Suit than as Torpedo). I tried to look at different vests that would look closely like the Spytroops version's, but none of them looked right, so I just used my imagination to come up with an Elite Viper's vest(which I modified and cut off using scissors to shorten it). The Resolute Stalker body I felt was the best match, which is why I chose this one rather than try to take a shortcut with say...the Retaliation Duke body, which I instead used for the next custom here... Formula: Head: BBTS Low-Light Vest: ROC Elite Viper(modified) Body: Resolute Stalker Last but not least is Super Trooper. Honestly imo, I really did not like the character. I know Hasbro was aiming for him to be an over the top Captain America-like soldier, but the silver armor made it hard for me to take him seriously. Rather than try to copy his sleeveless look, I went with a lazier route and just chose the Retaliation Duke body to represent him. I already know what some of you are thinking seeing this custom---why is his helmet not silver and why doesn't he have a shield? I've already given my riot shields to my Shockwave army, though I suppose I could someday go to my local Dollar Store and buy a generic Chap Mei figure that comes with one. I do not have silver paint right now, though I may consider getting it to repaint the helmet. Formula: Head: ROC Duke Helmet: 50th Rock Viper Rifle: Resolute Stalker Body: Retaliation Wave 1 Duke Hope you like what you see...
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I wear my sunglasses at night!!! My feedback thread: http://www.hisstank.com/forum/buy-se...shockwave.html My custom Shockwave army: https://www.flickr.com/photos/113336...57650753263375 My custom S.W.A.T. army: https://www.flickr.com/photos/113336...57650331942267 my BST list: http://www.hisstank.com/forum/g-i-jo...st-thread.html Last edited by code_red_shockwave; 03-30-2016 at 03:13 PM.. |
03-30-2016, 04:29 PM | #2 |
Iron Grenadier
Join Date: Jan 2016
Location: Texas
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I dig these man! They all look great but Vypra really stands out for me. Great parts combo on all. Nice work!
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03-30-2016, 05:56 PM | #3 |
Retired Toy Hunter
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: Burbank, Ca.
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Liking that Chief Torpedo.
Super Trooper looks like he needs to hit the gym. Reminds me of Steve Rogers before he got injected with the Super Soldier serum.
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03-31-2016, 01:24 PM | #4 |
Instigator of Intensity
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: California
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Thanks guys, will have more customs up next week.
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I wear my sunglasses at night!!! My feedback thread: http://www.hisstank.com/forum/buy-se...shockwave.html My custom Shockwave army: https://www.flickr.com/photos/113336...57650753263375 My custom S.W.A.T. army: https://www.flickr.com/photos/113336...57650331942267 my BST list: http://www.hisstank.com/forum/g-i-jo...st-thread.html |
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