1/6 COMMANDO/REDHEAT/DIEHARD/BEYONDTHELAW/FIGHTCLUB ~ elämän merimies
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Super Freak
Re: 1/6 COMMANDO/RED HEAT ~ elämän merimies WIP Custom kitbash
UPDATE M202A1:
The "Valmet update" got me thinking, I was originally going to re-construct the rocket launcher, but didn't have the guts to do it back then (as I didn't want to devalue the Zacca kit
).
So, today I just decided to blow Matrix's M202A1 up to pieces in a desperate attempt to finally try and mod it?
The goal was to make it look more like the movie prop and not the actual weapon.
The actual M202A1:
Movie prop (noticably smaller barrels/shape of the front panel etc.):
So, I changed the sling+fasteners and made a new front panel out of rubber. Now this thing actually has four barrels/pipes in the front oppose to a panel with just four empty holes in it. The barrels dont actually run through the whole laucher, but are just about 30mm long, made out of 38. special shells. The Zacca model is constructed in a way which doesen't actually allow pipes running all the way through it and I didn't want to make the re-construction any harder than it already was. So 30mm and the illusion of barrels had to be good-enough for me
Oh, and as the pipes dont run all-the-way through, the back of the kit still remains un-modded, but maybe someday I'll be able to change that aswell... will have to think about it a bit first.
This mod also added a bit of weight to the model, which I think is a nice touch. Somehow it sits better on the hand now.
Slight miss-coloration in the front panel, but my local shop didn't have the right paint
(light olive, I'm quessing?) was thinking of repainting the the whole thing, but (although not movie accurate) I kinda like the signs/warnings on top.
Also, to my surprise I was still able to change the left arm camo? The color hadn't gone that far in the rubber.
It still shows a little shadow to where the camo originally was, but with patience I was mostly able to remove the water based color from the left arm
I' LL BE BACK!
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Thanks. Dunno how to advice it exactly? It's carved out of wood, spackled, sanded and painted.
I could make one for you, but as a singular/unique piece it would become quite expensive. It's a lot of work and I really dont have the option to cast it at the moment.
UPDATE M202A1:
The "Valmet update" got me thinking, I was originally going to re-construct the rocket launcher, but didn't have the guts to do it back then (as I didn't want to devalue the Zacca kit
).So, today I just decided to blow Matrix's M202A1 up to pieces in a desperate attempt to finally try and mod it?
The goal was to make it look more like the movie prop and not the actual weapon.
The actual M202A1:
Movie prop (noticably smaller barrels/shape of the front panel etc.):
So, I changed the sling+fasteners and made a new front panel out of rubber. Now this thing actually has four barrels/pipes in the front oppose to a panel with just four empty holes in it. The barrels dont actually run through the whole laucher, but are just about 30mm long, made out of 38. special shells. The Zacca model is constructed in a way which doesen't actually allow pipes running all the way through it and I didn't want to make the re-construction any harder than it already was. So 30mm and the illusion of barrels had to be good-enough for me
Oh, and as the pipes dont run all-the-way through, the back of the kit still remains un-modded, but maybe someday I'll be able to change that aswell... will have to think about it a bit first.
This mod also added a bit of weight to the model, which I think is a nice touch. Somehow it sits better on the hand now.
Slight miss-coloration in the front panel, but my local shop didn't have the right paint
(light olive, I'm quessing?) was thinking of repainting the the whole thing, but (although not movie accurate) I kinda like the signs/warnings on top.
Also, to my surprise I was still able to change the left arm camo? The color hadn't gone that far in the rubber.
It still shows a little shadow to where the camo originally was, but with patience I was mostly able to remove the water based color from the left arm
I' LL BE BACK!
- -
Thanks. Dunno how to advice it exactly? It's carved out of wood, spackled, sanded and painted.
I could make one for you, but as a singular/unique piece it would become quite expensive. It's a lot of work and I really dont have the option to cast it at the moment.
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Super Freak
Re: 1/6 COMMANDO/RED HEAT ~ elämän merimies WIP Custom kitbash
Thanks mate.
Seems like my dyslexia kicked in a little... It's supposed to read "water color" above (not water based color). So in short, the removal process actually includes just applying water (with patience)
The color (being just water color and all) still sits pretty tight in the rubber (it seems to absorb any impurities it comes in contact with) so it's a time consuming process none-the-less. But yeah, I used (non-sticky) water color for the camo in order to wash it off someday if I pleased. Sadly it seems it wont be coming off without rubbing, if I someday need to get it off...
Thanks mate.
Seems like my dyslexia kicked in a little... It's supposed to read "water color" above (not water based color). So in short, the removal process actually includes just applying water (with patience)
The color (being just water color and all) still sits pretty tight in the rubber (it seems to absorb any impurities it comes in contact with) so it's a time consuming process none-the-less. But yeah, I used (non-sticky) water color for the camo in order to wash it off someday if I pleased. Sadly it seems it wont be coming off without rubbing, if I someday need to get it off...
Kross
Super Freak
Re: 1/6 COMMANDO/RED HEAT ~ elämän merimies WIP Custom kitbash
Man those are freaking awesome great customs
Man those are freaking awesome great customs
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Super Freak
Re: 1/6 COMMANDO/RED HEAT ~ elämän merimies WIP Custom kitbash
Thank you. Kind words are always appreciated...
Thank you. Kind words are always appreciated...
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Super Freak
Re: 1/6 COMMANDO/RED HEAT ~ elämän merimies WIP Custom kitbash
M202A1 mod finished (supposed look closer to the movie prop than the real thing):
Saddens me, I didn't have the cuts to do this mod with it originally. Intended to, but chickend out. I'm much happier with the whole figure now.
The "Rocket clip" is a bit more worn than intended, but I can live with it. Already finished up the paint job (w/ scratches and all) just to realise the rocket launcher is actually deeper green in the movie.
Prolly nato olive or something like that... still a little undecided if I should repaint it or leave it like this?
M202A1 mod finished (supposed look closer to the movie prop than the real thing):
Saddens me, I didn't have the cuts to do this mod with it originally. Intended to, but chickend out. I'm much happier with the whole figure now.
The "Rocket clip" is a bit more worn than intended, but I can live with it. Already finished up the paint job (w/ scratches and all) just to realise the rocket launcher is actually deeper green in the movie.
Prolly nato olive or something like that... still a little undecided if I should repaint it or leave it like this?
WarMachine714
Super Freak
Re: 1/6 COMMANDO/RED HEAT ~ elämän merimies WIP Custom kitbash
Looks epic! Now to blow **** up!
Looks epic! Now to blow **** up!
SilverWolf
Freaked Out
Re: 1/6 COMMANDO/RED HEAT ~ elämän merimies WIP Custom kitbash
WOW.... This figure from Red Heat are awesome!!!!
Congratulations !!!!!
Whats the best Body to use on it?
WOW.... This figure from Red Heat are awesome!!!!
Congratulations !!!!!
Whats the best Body to use on it?
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Super Freak
Re: 1/6 COMMANDO/RED HEAT ~ elämän merimies WIP Custom kitbash
tys1977
Super Freak
Re: 1/6 COMMANDO/RED HEAT ~ elämän merimies WIP Custom kitbash
An absolutely EPIC custom
I've commented before in the thread but that new outside pic looks fantastic
Kindest regards
Tys
An absolutely EPIC custom
I've commented before in the thread but that new outside pic looks fantastic
Kindest regards
Tys
Dollmanron
Super Freak
Re: 1/6 COMMANDO/RED HEAT ~ elämän merimies WIP Custom kitbash
Now this would be a figure I wouldn't mind paying Hot Toys $250 for. If they had all that detail and weapons, it would almost be as fantastic as yours.
Now this would be a figure I wouldn't mind paying Hot Toys $250 for. If they had all that detail and weapons, it would almost be as fantastic as yours.
Uncanny Web-Slinger
Super Freak
Re: 1/6 COMMANDO/RED HEAT ~ elämän merimies WIP Custom kitbash
Me too.
Now this would be a figure I wouldn't mind paying Hot Toys $250 for. If they had all that detail and weapons, it would almost be as fantastic as yours.
Me too.
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Super Freak
Re: 1/6 COMMANDO/RED HEAT ~ elämän merimies WIP Custom kitbash
^ Thank you all...
^ Thank you all...
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Super Freak
Re: 1/6 COMMANDO/RED HEAT ~ elämän merimies WIP Custom kitbash
uscmhicks
Super Freak
Re: 1/6 COMMANDO/RED HEAT ~ elämän merimies WIP Custom kitbash
Awesome photos. I've said it before but amazing figure also. He looks real.
Awesome photos. I've said it before but amazing figure also. He looks real.
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Re: 1/6 COMMANDO/RED HEAT ~ elämän merimies WIP Custom kitbash
Awesome, I want one!
Awesome, I want one!
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