Figures Desert Scorpion

paokole · 03-07-2021, 10:49 AM

Desert scorpion looks so wicked and you couldn’t get a more badass companion than this robot scorpion!! Love both executions as these are true representations of new era versions!! Fantastic work bro!

Mr Hebime · 03-07-2021, 11:38 AM

Excellent job Slice, the mask with visor really stand out on this guy.

ozzie92 · 03-08-2021, 12:19 AM

Nice job!

Slice’s Customs · 03-08-2021, 09:30 AM

Thanks guys. He was very very basic build. Total time including paint was 1 hour 17 minutes.
Including the scorpion. The thing that took the longest was the comm wire from his goggles to his helmet. I had to cut, dremel and set to size.

As always I appreciate you guys! Thanks for taking the time to check out my stuff and especially thank you for taking the time to comment.

Flint_rocks · 03-08-2021, 09:36 AM

Sometimes simple is better. In this case honestly the paint job just pops. The yellow and black you used play off of each other really well. The fact that he isn't as "geared up" as your normal guys really just shows how great of a job you did painting him. Still great parts choices and execution.

Slice’s Customs · 03-08-2021, 09:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Flint_rocks

Sometimes simple is better. In this case honestly the paint job just pops. The yellow and black you used play off of each other really well. The fact that he isn't as "geared up" as your normal guys really just shows how great of a job you did painting him. Still great parts choices and execution.

What’s funny about this guy, is I ask Coby from AVACs to just through some stuff in the bag of my order. Whatever he thought, and the majority of parts you see on this DS were those exact parts.

He low key wanted to see a Cobra Desert scorpion haha.

shakka85 · 03-08-2021, 10:41 AM

Another great update, Slice! I like the figure a lot, but that mechanical scorpion looks so much more terrifying with the paint job you've given it... It looks like it would be something out of a Terminator movie.

-Todd
Shakka85

Hit & Run · 03-08-2021, 12:08 PM

That mask is one of the most badass things I ever saw! Haha, LOVE that look. Completely awesome that you kept his iconic backpack style too. Always thought the missile attachment made an already epic figure that much cooler.

All of your yellow pops so well on this guy, then love the paint apps on the gun, pouches, etc as always. Great touch with the fabric on his helmet too.

This was always an all time favorite of mine and I’ve been wanting to make one myself for a while because the Club’s modern version just never did it for me. Can’t wait to work on my own one day but seeing this epic version at least let’s me see how he should be done.

03-07-2021, 10:49 AM	#11
paokole Toastmaster Joe Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: In the fertile Eurotas valley of Laconia Posts: 642	Desert scorpion looks so wicked and you couldn’t get a more badass companion than this robot scorpion!! Love both executions as these are true representations of new era versions!! Fantastic work bro! Last edited by paokole; 03-08-2021 at 11:24 AM..

03-07-2021, 11:38 AM	#12
Mr Hebime Joe Gramps Join Date: May 2012 Location: ▬▬ι═══════ﺤ Posts: 13,690	Excellent job Slice, the mask with visor really stand out on this guy. __________________ Feedback BST Collection

03-08-2021, 12:19 AM	#13
ozzie92 Bald Master Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Wolverine Lake, MI Posts: 11,268	Nice job! __________________ "Once got busy in the back of a Buzz Boar!" FEEDBACK: http://www.hisstank.com/forum/buy-se...ck-thread.html B/S/T: http://www.hisstank.com/forum/g-i-jo...ml#post3892516

03-08-2021, 09:30 AM	#14
Slice’s Customs Custom Arms Dealer Join Date: Jan 2020 Location: Cookin’ Customs in the Lab Posts: 2,116	Thanks guys. He was very very basic build. Total time including paint was 1 hour 17 minutes. Including the scorpion. The thing that took the longest was the comm wire from his goggles to his helmet. I had to cut, dremel and set to size. As always I appreciate you guys! Thanks for taking the time to check out my stuff and especially thank you for taking the time to comment. __________________ vvvvvvvvv Slice’s Customs vvvvvvvvv http://www.hisstank.com/forum/g-i-jo...s-customs.html 1st place Winner in The Joes Customs contest http://www.joecustoms.com/forums/vie...p?f=24&t=48010 “You insisted on fighting, do not resent me for dying”.

03-08-2021, 09:36 AM	#15
Flint_rocks Customizer of 80s Toys Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: US Posts: 945	Sometimes simple is better. In this case honestly the paint job just pops. The yellow and black you used play off of each other really well. The fact that he isn't as "geared up" as your normal guys really just shows how great of a job you did painting him. Still great parts choices and execution. __________________ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sizemore77...actionfigures/ Check out Best of the 80s Custom Project http://www.hisstank.com/forum/g-i-jo...m-project.html All my non-80s customs thread https://www.hisstank.com/forum/g-i-j...s-customs.html

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