1/6 Lieutenant Columbo WIP

Still an early work in progress, but I’ve been in a Columbo mood lately and have re-watched six seasons in the past two weeks.
I don’t know why I didn’t have this figure in my collection for all these years, but I figured it is about time to add my favorite detective to the shelves.
Anyway, here’s where I’m at after two sittings. Still trying to tighten up the likeness before getting to the hair and details.

“I’m sorry to bother you. Just one more question.” What’s your favorite Columbo moment?

-Ely

Nice work! Always refreshing to see the classics get some 1/6 attention.

Mr.E said:

Nice work! Always refreshing to see the classics get some 1/6 attention.

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Thanks! Hopefully I can do justice to Columbo.
Still waiting on a few more pieces, but here’s where I’m at so far with the body:

Just test printed a head to see the size and I think it's a pretty good scale to the body.

Just some new modifications to the sculpt:

Here's a print test of the new head, and I think it's looking a lot better:

Not much to update with the sculpt, but I got the Lt. a little companion:

Working on making the first season badge. The top is my first trial but the more chrome badge on the bottom will be mounted on a pleather badge holder.

Here's the v2 of Columbo's badge. There's a working pocket on the picture side so I can replace it with a new photo if needed:

Pretty cool! I only discovered Columbo within the past few years or so. My fiancée’s parents (especially her dad) watch a lot of classic tv shows and it’s among them. Pretty well made show for the time.

Mike86 said:

Pretty cool! I only discovered Columbo within the past few years or so. My fiancée’s parents (especially her dad) watch a lot of classic tv shows and it’s among them. Pretty well made show for the time.

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Thanks! Glad you enjoy the show as well. I grew up watching reruns of the show and we looked forward to the tv specials. Watching the seasons again and still enjoying each episode so many years later is a testament to the writing as well as the acting ability of Peter Falk. Columbo is my second favorite detective next to Sherlock Holmes.

More props for Columbo:


I designed, printed, and painted the pencils.
I tried to replicate the Citadel notebook as seen in one of the earlier episodes as well as the writing and doodle.
My wife wanted me to make him his peanut butter and raisin bread, so I did.
I may never get to it, but I really would like to get his 1959 Peugeot 403 Cabriolet printed out to go with the figure.

Finally got around to shortening the body and I think the proportions look a lot better now:

Not too much progress, but I did muss up his hair a bit:

VashDStampede said:

Still an early work in progress, but I’ve been in a Columbo mood lately and have re-watched six seasons in the past two weeks.
I don’t know why I didn’t have this figure in my collection for all these years, but I figured it is about time to add my favorite detective to the shelves.
Anyway, here’s where I’m at after two sittings. Still trying to tighten up the likeness before getting to the hair and details.
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“I’m sorry to bother you. Just one more question.” What’s your favorite Columbo moment?

-Ely

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You should also make a 1/12 scale version for this body Manipple MP72 1/12 Scale Report Costume set

VashDStampede said:

I may never get to it, but I really would like to get his 1959 Peugeot 403 Cabriolet printed out to go with the figure.

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He's looking terrific so far.
Ahh, ....just one more thing,
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If you do ever find that car, please do share the pics.
From the 1:6 vehicles thread

Mondragon said:

I don't know what's older, more rumpled, and beat-up? His trench-coat or.... his 1959 Peugeot cabriolet ?
If ever a car matched it's owner, this is it!

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Dear VashDStampede, I was looking for a 1/6 figure including clothes, just like the photo you posted on 03/28/2023. Only the body/props, without the head. Could we get in contact about this? You can find me on X as The Real Hekscher. Thanks so much, Ralph