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08-07-2010, 04:21 AM | #1 |
IG85 - Mortarman
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Sun Prairie, WI
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Sgt Humpty (v2) - This is the second version of Sgt Humpty that I've done. Those who remember the first version know that the head sculpt is of my likeness and my nickname in the Marine Corps was "Humpty"... so he is me.
So as I grow close to the end of my Iron Grenadier project (which is stalled until I obtain a few more parts), I started looking for a similar multi-figure project. I eventually decided to do upgrades of the original 13 Joe characters, since I didn't own all of them in the modern era styling. Most of them will be simple improvements to the existing figures, because I thought the majority of them were pretty good. While planning it all out, it occurred to me that it would be kind of cool to give Sgt Humpty a wardrobe change and make him fit in with those iconic characters... Parts: Head (Sgt Humpty), Entire figure (25th Anniversary comic pack Hawk), LBE (25th Anniversary comic pack Hawk), Helmet (bbi Elite Force Marine), A.L.I.C.E. pack (25th Anniversary comic pack Gung-Ho), Tactical Pistol (Marauder, Inc.), M16A2 Rifle (Marauder, Inc.). My son actually provided the base figure for this custom (he traded me for something he wanted). The original head was removed and tossed into my parts box. The LBE and A.L.I.C.E. pack were painted with a variety of greens to simulate the various shades found in green nylon web gear. The boots were painted to resemble the green canvas-sided jungle boots that I so loved during my service (seriously, I'd still wear them today if they had lasted all these years). The head cast was hollowed out with a Dremel so that it would fit the neck post. The skin was painted a fairly dark tan, so as to imply the tanned features common to troops who spend so much time outdoors. The hair, eyebrows and mustache were painted dark brown, as were the eyes. I dry brushed the brown on the sides and back of the head to simulate the USMC haircut that I don;t think I will ever outgrow. The M16A2 assault rifle is from Marauder, Inc. I'm kind of nostalgic for that weapon after spending so many years carrying one around. Last edited by Sgt Humpty; 08-29-2012 at 03:07 PM.. |
08-07-2010, 04:30 AM | #2 |
We Sleep, They Live
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Philadelphia
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Excellent custom man. You nailed the high and tight from the looks of that last shot.
Also, why no kevlar vest? Keeping it in the Joeverse?
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08-07-2010, 04:50 AM | #3 |
IG85 - Mortarman
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Sun Prairie, WI
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Thanks, man! Yes, I skipped the body armor because I was trying to go "Original 13" with this figure. I wanted to do the same with the helmet, but I could not get one of those type to fit properly. They were either too big or too small, depending upon which figure they came from...
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08-07-2010, 12:20 PM | #4 |
Mako infused SOLDIER
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: Midgar
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Looks nice and clean, man!
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