[HissHissFangFan]

I always appreciate the feedback guys. More info when I get to single figure spotlights, but some quick info:

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Originally Posted by sbartek1974

These look fantastic! Loving that Tunnel Rat.

This Tunnel Rat was done same time as Flint and Lady Jaye. This whole thing was started when I saw shakka85's MTF version. I was so close to getting the MTF build, when at the last minute I freaked out about a potential height problem.

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Originally Posted by Yeet

They look great! I especially like your Falcon as he’s a nice different take than what most people do with him parts wise.

When Tunnel Rat got completed, I knew my previous custom Falcon would look like crap between Tunnel Rat and Jinx. I had a stand-in custom for a while which was okay, but knew I would try an update someday. I idea was to use the Slaughter's Marauder's version as the base--the primer paint was drying when I took those Flint+LJ pics late Dec.

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Originally Posted by jlw515

Man oh man, those look great! That Falcon is awesome! So glad you didn't use the "old man" head sculpt. To me, the ARAH figure and his "Order of Battle" comic picture make Falcon look more like a fresh Green Beret graduate.

Also, that Tunnel Rat is amazing. I like that both your Falcon and Tunnel Rat use recipes that slightly unique to the customizing community.

Jason

An initial idea was to use the old man head, but try to sand down face. In other people's photos, the old man head don't look so old--must be an in hand thing. The bigger issue I had was that the head plus remove cap felt way too big (tall).

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Originally Posted by biggs

I love them all, but Falcon and Tunnel Rat are really awesome. That Sgt. Stone head, or whatever he's called, is a really good choice for Falcon.

The Sgt Stone head's got some weird cheekbones, but felt the best alternative. Flint 50th would be the best, but I can't get myself to share heads among my A-listers.

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Originally Posted by Stormgard

Spectacular! You've got some of my favorites in this Wave 2 and I can't wait to see who else you add to your roster.

Further waves if they happen would extend beyond my own favorites. Hopefully things don't go too downhill (and don't take months)!

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Originally Posted by Talon1load

I’ll echo the others. Tunnel Rat and Falcon look amazing. Holy crap. I wish these had been released.

I'll note here that Falcon's camo pattern for this first pass was limited based on the original figure, and really trying to go for an official release look. But during research on Tiger Camo pattern and reviewing these photos, I'm really itching to add some tan and brown. We'll see...

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Originally Posted by axonrey

That falcon pisses me off it’s so good.

I'll add here that all the figure parts are pretty much LBC assembled. I'll get you all the recipe later, so y'all can make your own.

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Originally Posted by ARBCO Avenue

A great lineup. Can’t wait to see the individual shots! I remember picking up ROC Sgt Stone back in the day precisely because of the Falcon potential in it, and I’ve seen a few Sgt Stone-based Falcons over the years, but the paint and parts are just so right on this one.

Sgt Stone figure went to good use for my updated Joes of this thread (I first felt bad about ripping him up). Torso went to Shipwreck, Head went to Falcon, legs went to [REDACTED]...

[dasaffe]

Tunnel Rat and Falcon are just superb. Amazing work.

[Mr Hebime]

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Originally Posted by HissHissFangFan

All I can say is:

[shakka85]

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Originally Posted by HissHissFangFan

Here's an advanced look at wave 2. Concentrating on tweaking classic versions of Joe's I've selected for my T13 set http://www.hisstank.com/forum/g-i-jo...sfangfang.html. These along with my previous of this thread ("wave 1"), populate the center core of my main Joe display shelf. Future waves will be the result of these figures "infecting" adjacent display figures.

These are actually only test shots for size and color checks. There will be some final tweaks for the individual shots and cardback recreations, which are still a few weeks out.

And the post processing on these is purposely overloaded, experimenting with a look that suppose to blend the real toy figure with cartoon and comic looks.

PhotoGrid_1578781232187 by HissHissFangFang, on Flickr

Brilliant! Your figures are so next-level, bro! These look so cool! It would be a collector's dream come true to find these six hanging on the pegs in the toy aisle!!!

-Todd
Shakka85

[HissHissFangFan]

While I should be working on the Wave 2 single figure spotlight photos (with the little weekend time I've got for these), my Bad Mother Tattoos Decals came in for some Wave 3 stuff, and I got sidetracked.

I had been searching the interwebs to see if anybody had used the Bad Mother Tattoos Hawaiian Shirt pattern decal sheet for Chuckles, but didn't see that was the case. Below my own first test results:


PhotoGrid_1580025748390~2 by HissHissFangFang, on Flickr

Notes:
--My final Chuckles won't be this figure or build (which I'm calling little Chuckles as a hint). I wanted to test the decal application process and results on this before hitting my final.

--The head shown is my latest head choice. The head on this figure gets changed every time I pull him from the shelf--nothing seems to be ideal for me, and I've probably gone throught about 8 different heads (and counting).

--The decals are slightly translucent, which I like because it makes the floral prints more subtle. If I thought I could get away with it, I'd rather not have the floral prints. But they are just too iconic to the character and figure to exclude.

--The background color on the decals are not true clear, but a translucent blue. I should have asked the seller about this beforehand, because when applied to the natural light blue of the figure's shirt (original Hasbro release unpainted), it resulted in a darker blue than I wanted. Further, I had to try a best paint match blue on the areas beyond the areas of the decals (collar, joints, seams, etc), which is not ideal but turned out all right. The color that worked for me was Vallejo Andrea Blue, with small amounts of Vallejo Dark Blue as necessary to darken. Not a great solution in the long run, especially at joints b/c Vallejo is prone to wear and joint rub.

--Application of the decals is difficult, mostly because of the large areas required but also working around the shirt creases and joints. Decals were applied in 9 sections, 3 front torso, 2 back torso, 2 each arm, almost similar to actual shirt panels to be sewn together. I've had practice on decals with application of Cobra logos to my legions, but this type of large application did require some testing even before this figure, which won't be the final. But this was also good practice for things to come (here and other threads).

--If you look at the sheet print at the ebay store, the floral clusters probably look too tightly packed together. My initial thought was to cut out single clusters and space them out less densely. However they are hard to cut into singles, and applying them as such would result in the different blue shades (decal/no decal) all over the place that would have to be painted over (and likely lose the nice tampo look). I'm requesting that the seller make a version of the decal sheet with clusters printed less densely, but the end results don't actually look too dense (and won't be a problem if the blue background could be eliminated).

--I am also requesting that the seller eliminate the printed translucent blue in favor of a clear background, to eliminate the need to repaint the blue as mentioned above. I'll let you all know what comes of that. In the meantime, I made these photos to also share with the seller. Also, my final Chuckles is on hold until I hear back. If I can't get the modified decal sheets, I have a plan B which will take some time and further testing...

--Finally, photo below has been processed to reduce the dark blue to the more ideal lighter blue intended.


PhotoGrid_1580025748390~3 by HissHissFangFang, on Flickr

And side by side:


PhotoGrid_1580029044790 by HissHissFangFang, on Flickr

[sbartek1974]

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Originally Posted by HissHissFangFan

...and I've probably gone throught about 8 different heads (and counting).

What other heads have you used?

I've seen another Chuckles custom some years back that used the Steve Rogers head. In my opinion, that has been the best Chuckles head I've seen.

[HissHissFangFan]

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Originally Posted by sbartek1974

What other heads have you used?

I've seen another Chuckles custom some years back that used the Steve Rogers head. In my opinion, that has been the best Chuckles head I've seen.

Until this recent wave work, STAR WARS 30TH TYCHO CELCHU A-WING PILOT. Since this body was small I was going for the longer haired younger look of the IDW ARAH comics drawn by SL Gallant. Before that, just about any and every blonde Joe head. I may have tried some Cap A heads, but none seemed right on this body. I've eyed a boat load of casts but fear they too will look weird on this body. That's why my final will be on a new body. But that's on hold till I settle this decal thing.

Also I don't like using heads that are instantly recognizable as someone else outside the Joe line. Just another weird thing of mine for my own figures.

[Yeet]

Looks cool! Some guy a while back (sorry I can’t remember who) put those Bad Mother decals on a white Marauders agency torso with t shirt arms and it actually looked really great! Since the shirt was white, the blue patern really popped.

[AxonRey]

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Originally Posted by HissHissFangFan

Until this recent wave work, STAR WARS 30TH TYCHO CELCHU A-WING PILOT. Since this body was small I was going for the longer haired younger look of the IDW ARAH comics drawn by SL Gallant. Before that, just about any and every blonde Joe head. I may have tried some Cap A heads, but none seemed right on this body. I've eyed a boat load of casts but fear they too will look weird on this body. That's why my final will be on a new body. But that's on hold till I settle this decal thing.

Also I don't like using heads that are instantly recognizable as someone else outside the Joe line. Just another weird thing of mine for my own figures.

I know you’ll want to do your own thing, but I think the TVC Poe Dameron makes for a great Chuckles movie style.

I’m about to use a MU Gambit head from the Sinister two pack for a long haired version as done by Gallant.

[HissHissFangFan]

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Originally Posted by Yeet

Looks cool! Some guy a while back (sorry I can’t remember who) put those Bad Mother decals on a white Marauders agency torso with t shirt arms and it actually looked really great! Since the shirt was white, the blue patern really popped.

I like the spacing of the darkblue and white pattern on the decal sheet, and suggested to the seller to adjust the pink/green/blue side to match. We'll see. I almost gave in and went with the blue/white pattern, but painting to white is a pain. But I am repainting my final Chuckles white as I have time, to see what the final blue background looks against (and see if I can paint match that hue. Finally, I really don't want the floral pattern to pop on my final, just be there and look as tampo'd as possible. The translcency of the decal sheet work for me.

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Originally Posted by axonrey

I know you’ll want to do your own thing, but I think the TVC Poe Dameron makes for a great Chuckles movie style.

I’m about to use a MU Gambit head from the Sinister two pack for a long haired version as done by Gallant.

I should mention that I love your Rawhides axonrey, and I've been studying them for ideas. I also imagine that we will see good updates as the year goes by as new ideas and parts become available.

I really like the Poe head, and looking for a cheap figure on ebay ($5 to $6) as a backup. Per your pics, changing the hair color really helps hide the "Chuckles using Poe's head" issue I have. Also, your previous Steve Evans Steve Rodgers head looked great (though I can't unsee Steve Evans).

I'm trying my best to whittle down all the fodder I've accumulated years back when figures were cheap--but it will be hard to just even match the MTF Spec Ops body you use.

Last, the Gambit head use is lights out! You have made it hard for me to make this figure without having to buy new parts! Buying any new parts at this point is reserved for my A-listers//T13 level (limited to me Wave 2). Chuckles isn't on that level for me, but he does need the upgrade to look good next to my Falcon, Tunnel Rat, and Jinx. But 6" is coming and wallet needs to prepare (though I've cut down on Marvel Legends and DC Mutliverse to help compensate).