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06-27-2010, 07:48 PM | #1 |
IG85 - Mortarman
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In the late 1980's, Hasbro introduced Wild Boar as the driver of the Razorback. I decided to expand a bit on the character and designate Wild Boars as the elite vehicle operators of the Iron Grenadiers. They operate, service and repair everything from Razorbacks to Dominators to Red Caps.
Parts: Head (Comic Pack Battle Armor Cobra Leader), Helmet (bbi Elite Force Soldier), Body (Comic Pack Battle Armor Cobra Leader), Gloved hands (bbi Elite Force Soldier), Belt (RoC Jungle Assault Ripcord). This was one of the simplest customs I've done in a long time! The only things removed from the original figure were the helmet, the hands and the belt. The helmet was replaced with one that I got in a trade. I'm pretty sure it came from a bbi Special Forces trooper. The gloved hands also came from a bbi Soldier. They are sculpted to simulate the nomex flight gloves favored by so many operators for the soft, thin leather used in the palms which allows for excellent dexterity. I repainted the gloves in a color more suitable for the character and was very happy with the way the turned out. I could have kept the same belt and modified it as I did for some of my other IG figures, but I liked the simplicity of the one I used. sporting a high-ride pistol holster, a radio and one hand grenade, it was perfect for a vehicle driver. One thging that doesn't really show up in the photos is the scar on his face. I used my X-acto knife to cut a shallow groove from his forehead down to the corner of his mouth, where it changes direction just slightly and continues to his chin. I then painted over the groove with pink paint, wiping away the excess so that all that remained was the pink paint inside the groove. It looks really good, in my opinion, but I just could not get it to show up in the photos. When I was done, I gave him a light application of Testors Dull-Cote. My other Iron Grenadier customs: http://www.hisstank.com/forum/g-i-jo...njcustoms.html http://www.hisstank.com/forum/g-i-jo...njcustoms.html http://www.hisstank.com/forum/g-i-jo...njcustoms.html http://www.hisstank.com/forum/g-i-jo...njcustoms.html http://www.hisstank.com/forum/g-i-jo...njcustoms.html http://www.hisstank.com/forum/g-i-jo...njcustoms.html http://www.hisstank.com/forum/g-i-jo...njcustoms.html Last edited by Sgt Humpty; 09-13-2012 at 06:45 AM.. |
06-27-2010, 08:27 PM | #2 |
Hisstank.Com General
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Wow, he was always one of my least favorite I.G.'s, but you did an amazing job, way to improve on the original!
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06-27-2010, 08:32 PM | #3 |
Iron Grenadier Sorcerer
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Now THAT is hot!!!
That is truly a superb reinvention! You captured the colors and the style but gave it a more classic IG twist!
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06-27-2010, 08:51 PM | #4 |
HISS Tank Commando
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Location: Olympia, WA
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You're gonna have to post photos of all your collected IG's in a new string soon!
Love seeing your customs. Truly enjoying it. Simple, Uniform and very effective! |
06-27-2010, 10:42 PM | #5 |
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Looks cool!! Very nice
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06-27-2010, 11:11 PM | #6 |
Crimson Guard
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A great custom. The colors are sharp.
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06-27-2010, 11:26 PM | #7 |
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That's an excellent take on Wild Boar.
great job DNJ! |
06-27-2010, 11:54 PM | #8 |
IG85 - Mortarman
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Thank you, gentlemen! I appreciate it!
Sadly, I am at a standstill until I receive some of the things I'm waiting for in the mail. I have three more of Destro's Elite all finished except for their heads. Once I have finished all twelve of the IG figures I'm planning, I'll put some group shots together for you guys. |
06-27-2010, 11:56 PM | #9 |
Cobra Viper
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Nice easy and simple great custom!
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06-29-2010, 09:43 AM | #10 |
Crimson Guard
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