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06-19-2014, 02:17 PM | #1 |
Formerly meandnooneelse
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I wanted to talk about a few things I have planned/in the works. Maybe bounce some ideas around.
1) Outback - When I first started on Outback I wanted to do something special, that would really pop, but everything I do with him keeps falling flat. The head is too small for use with larger bodies, but Outback is supposed to be a big dude. Originally I was going to use a reactive armor torso for him, but that didn't seem right for the character to me. I have since switched to a Joe Colton torso, but that has been done to death by other customizers and really doesn't have the "pop" factor I was looking for. I will try to add some pics tonight. Does Angelforge have their own Outback sculpt? Perhaps it would be a more proportionate size for what I need. 2) Repeater - I want to build a custom Steadi-cam unit to hold his weapon (which will be the gun from a Resolute Roadblock) any ideas????? I might use an M2 from Battle Kata Roadblock (same as 25th mold) if that proves easier to build a steadi-cam unit for it. The tripod would definitely make a good building block for the Steadi-cam unit. 3) Colonel Hawk - I plan to do a modern version based on the '82 figure. I will use Renegades Duke for the head. My hangup here is the only thing that makes him stand apart from the other OG13 is his silver accents. I'm not sure how I want to translate this to a modern custom. Any suggestions?
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06-19-2014, 02:22 PM | #2 |
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Good luck on those !
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06-19-2014, 06:13 PM | #3 |
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[COLOR="Yellow"]I wanted to talk about a few things I have planned/in the works. Maybe bounce some ideas around.
1) Outback - When I first started on Outback I wanted to do something special, that would really pop, but everything I do with him keeps falling flat. The head is too small for use with larger bodies, but Outback is supposed to be a big dude. Originally I was going to use a reactive armor torso for him, but that didn't seem right for the character to me. I have since switched to a Joe Colton torso, but that has been done to death by other customizers and really doesn't have the "pop" factor I was looking for. I will try to add some pics tonight. Does Angelforge have their own Outback sculpt? Perhaps it would be a more proportionate size for what I need. 2) Repeater - I want to build a custom Steadi-cam unit to hold his weapon (which will be the gun from a Resolute Roadblock) any ideas????? I might use an M2 from Battle Kata Roadblock (same as 25th mold) if that proves easier to build a steadi-cam unit for it. The tripod would definitely make a good building block for the Steadi-cam 3) Colonel Hawk - I plan to do a modern version based on the '82 figure. I will use Renegades Duke for the head. My hangup here is the only thing that makes him stand apart from the other OG13 is his silver accents. I'm not sure how I want to translate this to a modern IMG][/URL] 1.) how about resolute joe pack (flint and beachhead but replace the arms with kwinn cause those resolute arms are outdated), renegades ripcord, duke or 30 law torso then add a webgear (the 25th outback or resolute beachhead) the body is perfect for the 25th outback head and besides, IMO, outback isn't a muscular guy. He's a mountaineer / survivalist so hes possibly lean, much like a swimmers physique. IMO the simple t-shirt look is his iconic signature. the "pop" factor you're looking for might be found in the right webgear. Not sure about angelforge. 2) the original repeater stedi-cam gun is still the best mate. The trick is making a belt to hold it. How about customizing a belt to hold the stedi-cam (you could use the Ret Roadblock v2 belt then add some putty to it)? since the other side is just a plug you could modify any other big guns to suit your need. I modified a plastic holder then attached it to my extra VvV crosshairs belt. It's not perfect but it will do 3) have you tried the webgear from the 25th cobra trooper? The ones with silver padding? It's a stinger driver trooper I think?the one used in DG cobra trooper as well good luck on the project (hmm...with your skills i dont think you need it. they will look awesome anyway ) Last edited by elmobfaelnar15; 06-20-2014 at 03:02 AM.. |
06-20-2014, 12:43 PM | #4 |
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Here’s some WIP pics of Outback:
First WIP with reactive armor torso: New WIP with Colton torso. This one is growing on me. I think I disliked it because too many other customizers were also going this direction, but in the end he works. I think I will sculpt a Henley collar for him.
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06-20-2014, 10:04 PM | #5 |
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I would take the OG steadycam gun, and meld it with a modern gun.
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06-21-2014, 06:07 PM | #6 |
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I thought about that too. My biggest problem right now is money. ARAH Repeater goes for $10 +shipping on ebay and I can't afford to spend that on a single accessory. That's why I need to find a way to make something.
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06-21-2014, 06:23 PM | #7 |
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I like the OB on the Colton/ Recondo torso better. Are you gonna leave the shirt white or paint it brown/ olive?
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06-21-2014, 08:30 PM | #8 |
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The Colton body is better than the roc torso (maybe because of the arms, it's too big). Pul it up on your bst mate. I would happily send my extra steady cam but since I'm in Australia, post would definitely suck on my side
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