Customizing Indy Figures - Page 70

Palaceslave_82 · 07-23-2012, 12:01 PM

Thank you,Mr. Scott. I'd be honored to have you give her the "inky treatment", as she is a bit rough at the present. *for a fee, of course*
My worry is that my inexperience in paint/sculpting, I might ruin a decent first attempt by hampering all of the articulation I've worked to keep. I don't think any additional parts would be required, unless forearms with swivel wrists would look better, ( which I could Provide).

Lance Quazar · 07-23-2012, 05:44 PM

Great work, Palace Slave.

Can we have a parts list?

Palaceslave_82 · 07-23-2012, 07:38 PM

I appreciate the shout out,Lance Quazar.

Recipe is:

Grace Augustine (Avatar)- torso, upper arms,and legs,heavily-modified

Marion Ravenwood ( Well of Souls)- head (with slight hair mods in back)-forearms

G.I. JOE Lady Jaye (DVD pack) boots,and neck stump, (modified to hold Marion head,and suggest a neck the original figure did not have)

Palaceslave_82 · 09-02-2012, 02:19 AM

Have since switched out the hairpiece for that of the Marvel Universe Psylocke figure, a style which more closely mimics Marion's in "Skull". I just need to sculpt bangs...pics soon.

dlupus · 09-20-2012, 03:35 PM

Awesome job Palaceslave_82!!!

I am currently working on a TOD Lao Che figure! I will be posting pictures as soon as the sealer dry on the paint!

dlupus · 09-20-2012, 06:57 PM

Here it is, my Lao Che. This is my second custom figure. Two things I would change for my next attempt at Lao Che: (1) the tie is a little larger than I would have liked and (2) the sealant i used is too glossy. I can't wait to put it on a Vintage Kenner style back that I ordered!

Palaceslave_82 · 09-20-2012, 08:27 PM

Excellent! Love the sheen of his suit...only critique is that he looks a bit too young, and handsome. Lao in the movie was chubby, pushing fifty. Great work, though. Can Kao or Chen be far behind? I'd love to see a Kenner-era Willie in Club attire.

Lance Quazar · 09-20-2012, 09:47 PM

Really nice job!! Parts list, please!

You can buy some dullcoat to dim the shine on that figure.

If I had to nitpick, I'd say the neck looks a little tall.

But I think you've done a wonderful job and it's a delight to see more customs coming down the pike.

The entire customizing hobby seems to be a shadow of its former self. Especially Indy customizing, which was always a niche inside a niche.

Bravo and thanks for sharing!!!!

ddschneider1972 · 09-21-2012, 02:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Lance Quazar

The entire customizing hobby seems to be a shadow of its former self. Especially Indy customizing, which was always a niche inside a niche.

If only I had the time...
Maybe they'll be a resurgence once we all hit retirement, lol.

Lance Quazar · 09-21-2012, 03:03 PM

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Originally Posted by ddschneider1972

Maybe they'll be a resurgence once we all hit retirement, lol.

I'm planning on it.

Only reason why I haven't sold off all those figures....

Mr. Fusion · 09-24-2012, 01:00 AM

I know this thread consists of mainly 3 3/4" customs. But I wanted to share my brother's customized 12" Sideshow Indy from Raiders. Everything has either been repainted or made from scratch.

And just for reference...

dlupus · 09-24-2012, 09:21 AM

Your brother's figure is amazing! Man I have to get into collecting those 12" figures. They are just so expensive and I know my wife will catch me!

dlupus · 09-24-2012, 09:23 AM

Quick question! I usually use Sculpey for all my sculpting but I need something that I do not need to bake... does anyone have any suggestions for a "non-baking putty" that they use. I am working on a Walter Donovan figure at this time...

dlupus · 09-24-2012, 02:36 PM

Am I spamming the page? Sorry if I am! Here is a great site with custome heads and torsos... I may use this for a few more figures!

http://shop.theangelforge.com/main.sc

JuniorJones · 09-24-2012, 03:21 PM

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Originally Posted by dlupus

Am I spamming the page?

That's a life question for us all.

Does it make you go blind.

Henry W Jones · 10-16-2012, 09:01 AM

[quote=Jr.Jones]KINGDOM OF THE CRYSTAL SKULL

Mac

Oxley

Does anyone know what figure were used for these?

inky_skin · 10-16-2012, 10:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Henry W Jones

Does anyone know what figure were used for these?

Mac

I'm thinking Ric Olie for the head. Arms, torso, crotch piece and upper legs from Indy. Lower legs - not sure (poss. German Soldier). Boots - 21st Century Toys WWII US Marine or similar ? Vest - ? (I used the jacket from Gen Dodonna on mine).

Ox

Sirius Black (Harry Potter) for the head ? Body - Cemetary Warrior. Poncho - Anakin Skywalker peasant disguise ?

inky_skin · 10-16-2012, 10:35 AM

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Originally Posted by dlupus

Quick question! I usually use Sculpey for all my sculpting but I need something that I do not need to bake... does anyone have any suggestions for a "non-baking putty" that they use. I am working on a Walter Donovan figure at this time...

You could try "Green Stuff" from Games Workshop. I've used it with great success. It's a two-part epoxy resin that you can work like Plasticine and that sets off in around 4-6 hours. Paintable with acrylics.