Customizing Indy Figures

Palaceslave_82 · Jul 22, 2012

Thanks,CAZAFANTASMA.I figured for using a steak knife and sandpaper to customize, it wasn't a bad first effort. I'm considering having someone else finish her, as I have zero painting/sculpting experience. Any takers?

CAZA, I saw your Mola Ram custom on eBay,it looks awesome! How's the rest of the Temple crew coming?

CAZAFANTASMA · Jul 22, 2012

THanks man! It's coming along great! I finished MY personal Mola too, will post pics in my threat!

Billy Ray · Jul 22, 2012

That Marion looks pretty darned good! Especially for only using a steak knife and sandpaper. Great job!

Palaceslave_82 · Jul 22, 2012

Thanks so much,Billy Ray! The method was borne of wanting a Crystal Skull Marion at 1 A.M. and having none of the necessary tools as a result of having never customized. I heated the feet under hot running water to pop them out of the ankle joint and switch 'em with a G.I. JOE female's. I kept the figure under that same faucet to soften the hard plastic, and started slicing away bulk, ( pockets, unwanted creases,) and scoring the plastic to give the vest a linen look with less sheen, pausing the DVD for detail on Marion's actual vest, hair, etc. Was the next order...but again,thanks for the kudos. There's some pretty great stuff on here by some talented people,and I'm essentially a newbie where that's concerned.

inky_skin · Jul 23, 2012

That's a GREAT first attempt at figure customisation Palaceslave_82.

Palaceslave_82 · Jul 23, 2012

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 · Jul 23, 2012

Great work, Palace Slave.

Can we have a parts list?

Palaceslave_82 · Jul 23, 2012

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 · Sep 2, 2012

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 · Sep 20, 2012

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 · Sep 20, 2012

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 · Sep 20, 2012

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 · Sep 20, 2012

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 · Sep 21, 2012

Lance Quazar said:
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 · Sep 21, 2012

ddschneider1972 said:
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 · Sep 23, 2012

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 · Sep 24, 2012

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 · Sep 24, 2012

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 · Sep 24, 2012

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 · Sep 24, 2012

dlupus said:
Am I spamming the page?

That's a life question for us all.

Does it make you go blind.

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