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07-11-2013, 10:41 AM | #81 |
Iron Grenadier
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Statesboro, GA
Posts: 705
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Hi Everyone,
Just a quick update with this project. I got a lot done the last 2 weeks. Here is a breakdown of what I got accomplished: - Finshed casting the remainder 3 Marines for the Marine Guard Detachment. - Cast up crew for the Patrol Boat - Modified the female sailor torso and arms and cast up some parts from Marine figure kit to make a female Patrol Boat crewman - Modified the female sailor torso and arms and cast up some parts from Marine figure kit to make a female Marine - Primered the Tonka Sea Knight and ready to spray paint in Aircraft Grey - Cast the Weapons Transport body in white and wheels and seat in black - Cast another female officer in khaki - Cast another female sailor in dark blue - Cast another male officer in khaki - Cast another male sailor (Additional photos will be uploaded later) OK, first picture is of the painted dark blue sailors and the latest female cast sailor for this team. At this point, I was running multiple molds this figure was put together from extra parts. She will be painted from head to toe. Next picture is my recently quired Piranha Attack Boat with the crew I made for her. This crew design is based on the uniforms used in the movie "Battleship". I love the sceen in the movie when they send out a patrol boat to investigate the object in the water. The two male gunner use the figure construction of the Marine figure with the substitution of the Marine hat with the USS Flagg hat. The Pilot is one of the dark blue sailors. The female sailor is a modified female sailor arms and torso with the legs of the Marine kit and shirt skirt. All but one of the heads were random casts that I had laying around, the other one is a ROC Heavy Duty head I had extra. I still need to make a mold and cast the Shocktrooper tactical vest for the crew. Next picture is another casting of the Weapons Transport vehicle cast in white. I have seen pictures of deck vehicles in both yellow and white. I ordered 2 sets of stickers for these vehicles. I was thinking of casting a couple of the trailers and make some type of generators, heaters, and/or lights. Still researching how to pull that off. Next picture is the Tonka Sea Knight. I managed to get it primered in order to get rid of the Coast Guard colors and stickers. I picked up some Aircraft Grey paint and started looking at what stickers to put on it. After researching verious designs, I figure I will go with Low Vissability markings. Cobra Stickers has two sets that should work with this: the Conquest X-30 version (for the star and bars stickers) and the Skystriker version numbers (for the numbers, NAVY and USS Flagg stickers) I figure I can use one of the nose cone art sticker like Flint's for the squadron logo. I can't do much with the insides of the toy because they used the triangle head screws. So until I find that type of screwdriver, I will have to be content with just a repaint at this time. Still, it looks cool all painted in grey right now, should have the final coat later this week. Last up is the remainder Marine figure casts. I ran 3 more copies of the Marine male kit to fill the 5 Marine roster for the Marine Guard Detachment. After I did that, I had an idea to make a female Marine using parts from the female sailor arms and torso and the parts from the male Marine legs, shirt skirt and hat. To accomplish this, I needed to trim and mod the collar on the torso to match the male torso design. Then I shaved the arm sleeves and sculpted the rolled up sleeves designed after the Sgt Stone arms. I used Aves fixit epoxy instead of my normal wax sculpting method. I did not want to create another mold and cast these parts just for this figure as well as the tactical female sailor. The head was also a mod of a previous head sculpt of mine that I added a braid tail to the back of the head, keeping it with in regulation. That's it for now, stay tuned for more updates
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07-11-2013, 10:17 PM | #82 |
Crimson Guard
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: Jerzee
Posts: 1,265
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I have that same chopper, that looks amazing. Even with just the primer/aircraft grey, great job.
So JMB, when are you going to put out a list or prices? Will there be a pre-order for boxed sets? Im so down for a few deck crews as well as some officers and marine detatchment. I have been completely amazed and inspired by the work that you have done, however you put these out, they will sell. |
10-16-2016, 11:38 PM | #83 |
Iron Grenadier
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Statesboro, GA
Posts: 705
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Hello Everyone,
Today I turned my attention back on the USS FLAGG. I am sure some of you all have seen this custom table that this Hisstanker made for his FLAGG (Custom Flagg base/table - HissTank.com). I was inspired to do something like that for this FLAGG project. The only problem, I am not that well skilled with wood working. I pondered awhile and came up with the idea of using Foam Board for the second hull construction. I thought, why not, I had plenty around after the Destroyer project. I start by making box like pieces of the bow and aft of the hull. I then went to my local Hobby Lobby store and picked up a couple pieces of 1/2 inch foam board (in black, the only color they had that day). I measured the support structures and then cut the 1/2 in foam to size and then sprayed glued a second piece to double the thickness to 1 inch. I put all the pieces in place and started putting together the FLAGG and cross my figures. Would you believe it, it worked! the foam board supports held. Oh, and here are some pics: So, what do you all think? I did not have any plans to work from so I took a ballpark guess and made the second tier hull 6 inches. But looking at it now, I wonder if I made it too tall by an inch or two. I look forward to your inputs. Thanks for stopping by, until next time...
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10-17-2016, 12:16 AM | #84 |
Great White Northerner
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Canadian Imperium
Posts: 1,432
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Jaw-dropping.
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10-17-2016, 01:41 PM | #85 |
Crimson Guard
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: Arkansas
Posts: 3,030
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WOW!! What an incredible project! As a fellow USS Flagg owner that Flagg display table is definitely a source of inspiration. When I finally build a more permanent display I plan to do the same.
But I think your figures are really the awesome part of this thread. So many great looking customs!! Plus I love how you are trying to follow actual air craft carrier guidelines/protocol. Looks amazing! Jason |
10-17-2016, 06:52 PM | #86 |
Iron Grenadier
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: MACOMB MICHIGAN
Posts: 720
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Niiiiiiccccee...
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10-17-2016, 07:59 PM | #87 |
Crimson Guard
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Louisville, Ky
Posts: 2,810
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Looks good, I'm v very jealous.
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10-17-2016, 08:33 PM | #88 |
Crimson Guard
Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: At the bottom of the pile!
Posts: 2,846
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The marine detachment is insane, did you build these guys?
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06-17-2017, 08:22 PM | #89 |
Cobra Soldier
Join Date: Dec 2016
Location: West orange nj
Posts: 8
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Any uss flagg deck crew figures for sale let me know [email protected]
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06-20-2017, 11:55 PM | #90 |
Monster Maker
Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: San Antonio, TX
Posts: 92
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Can't wait to see more work on the crew! Any news or ETA on sales of the casts?
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