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09-29-2011, 12:12 PM | #1 |
Bald Master
Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: Wolverine Lake, MI
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Finally completed (thank you, Hasbro, for bringing me Duke's head on a Renegades platter)! ;)
For fans of Hama's classic comic series--as well as Uber-Fans of Snake Eyes (even the haters might appreciate this one), I bring you... Snake Eyes from issue #104! This is the SE version that was under the Arishakage mindset trance--placed by Storm Shadow--to get his mind off of Scarlett, who was in a coma and apparently succumbing to death. Storm Shadow sent him on a dangerous mission to rescue his sister's former fiance, George Strawhacker, a U.S. spy, who has been captured in Borovian gulag, left to rot by the "Jugglers." This version shows SE with his face revealed--complete with 2 scars, remains of his once destroyed face, now surgically repaired--as well as a tan trenchcoat. He also comes with the George Strawhacker file that he recovered in Borovia, as well as his briefcase that contains another broken-down weapon, ready to go. To complete this figure, I used: The 25th anniversary figure of the original V3--the one with the removable chest knives. I removed the SE head and the arms. I replaced the arms with the arms of the movie version of Cobra Commander, as well as the trenchcoat. After carving off the silver molded weapon on the arms, I added the lines/cordoroy look to the sleeves, and painted them--along with the trenchcoat--a tan color to match the comic art. After taking apart the figure and putting the arms and trenchcoat on, I turned to the briefcase, where I cut apart a similar looking weapon and added it to the inside case, along with the rounds of ammo that he later dons in issue #105. Next, I found a pic of someone in chains on the web, and shrunk the pic down and added the written summary that was found in the file in the comic. Once I had this done, I made a mini file folder, and the Strawhacker file was complete! Finally, I waited and was rewarded with the ultimate head...Renegade Duke! This head is perfectly sculpted with eyes that stare right through you and a you-don't-want-to-mess-with-me demeanor...perfect for SE. After carving the two scars into his face with an exacto blade, I very carefully used a pin and applied a pinkish hue to his scars. YES!!!!! My 9 year old son and I did this together, and it was an awesome bonding experience. I added a Gnawhyde (dreadnok) hat to compliment the comic further, and just couldn't help myself but add Duke's gas mask to the accessories (it is EXACTLY like the gas mask I had when I was in the USAF!). Finally--the DEAD version of Crimson Guard Fred series VI is a repost of the work that my son did COMPLETELY ON HIS OWN! This is the same Fred VI from issue #31, who showed up behind the waterfall dead in issue #91, left there by the Joes. Especially the detail he added to show the bone structure, as well as the setting--the exact message the Joes scrawled out of respect for their enemy is present on the rock face wall. I hope you enjoy viewing our final product as much as we do!
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09-29-2011, 01:24 PM | #2 |
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Fantastic work!!!!
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