NECA 1/4 scale predator

[greygoose]

^NECA got lazy.

 

[jye4ever]

Well,

FedEx/USPS either lost my package or it was stolen off my porch, either way my Predator never arrived.

Now waiting for the replacement.

Me and my 1st world problems.

 

[Royce12]

Re: NECA 1/4 Predator

Man that sucks.. I didn't know that was your house! Just kidding lol.. Hopefully your replacement arrives soon.


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[jye4ever]

They're trying to tell me it was delivered and I so don't believe them because we were home when they said it arrived.

I need a camera facing the porch now, that would've shown what happened.

Who knows maybe it was stolen, not too far of a stretch of the imagination.

 

[Jake207]

Well I got mine today have to say it's really a great figure as expected really hope NECA continues to provide 1/4 hunters!! I've decided to keep it in the box the original helmeted P1 is enough to have fun with. For those who will also keep their LED hunters sealed in the box is the extra palm really attached in the bag along with the plasma caster in the right top corner because it's not visible to me through the plastic cover?? Tnx for the info. I checked as detailed as possible through the plastic cover comparing newbie to the original all three P1's and I have to say canon on my Pred looks fine but skull trophies are for sure way less weathered which I have to say it's not big of a deal for me. Last but not least the mask looks the way it should on the original no seam no visor gap so thank you NECA!! Now we need other 1/4 Losties and Wolf Pred and when I've seen 7 inchers give as 1/4 scale AVP trio as well. NECA I'm in!! Here are some bad quality pictures I've took through the plastic. Hopefully helps...

 

[Vector]

Congrats Jake.

If I remember correctly from when I opened mine the extra fist hand is in a separate bag wrapped up with the plasma caster.

 

[Reinhardt]

Giving a go at customizing my 1st generation 1/4 predator. Never really done something of this level before. Planning on doing the following:

-repainting all armor to give it a more green/brown hue
-fix helmet to get rid of seam line
-fix helmet to get rid of gap between eyes
-add some type of reflective lens to helmet
-add better netting
-make a forest themed base

Any advice from the experts? I would also like to add quills, but have no idea where to get something that could work. Ideas?

A pic of my progress so far - I've taken it apart, removed all the old netting, repainted most of the armor, and have gotten rid of the seam in the helmet.

 

[danoscustoms]

Giving a go at customizing my 1st generation 1/4 predator. Never really done something of this level before. Planning on doing the following:
-repainting all armor to give it a more green/brown hue
-fix helmet to get rid of seam line
-fix helmet to get rid of gap between eyes
-add some type of reflective lens to helmet
-add better netting

Any advice from the experts? I would also like to add quills, but have no idea where to get something that could work. Ideas?

A pic of my progress so far - I've taken it apart, removed all the old netting, repainted the armor, and have gotten rid of the seam in the helmet.

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I'm no expert but!! For quills I use something called Sugru, for fixing the seam u can use a dremmel and then sand it.. The visor gap is tricky, so I can't really give u a tip on that cuz u need to cut it and measure it while cutting!! Hope that helps, sorry I couldn't do it bro!! But I am truly packed


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[Reinhardt]

Hey thanks man! With the sugru, do you just use super glue to attach it to the body once you've molded it? And absolutely no worries... I'm happy that your plate is full - just means your works is valued!

 

[danoscustoms]

Hey thanks man! With the sugru, do you just use super glue to attach it to the body once you've molded it? And absolutely no worries... I'm happy that your plate is full - just means your works is valued!

Thanx bro!! I drill small holes before painting, so I have a guide of where I'm gonna place them, then just glue the tip of the "quill" and place it inside the hole.. Makes it look more natural


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[Reinhardt]

Awesome. Thanks man. One more question (for now) - do you have good reference pics? It's been hard to find good pics online. This is the best pic I've found:

 

[danoscustoms]

Awesome. Thanks man. One more question (for now) - do you have good reference pics? It's been hard to find good pics online. This is the best pic I've found:

I have the same as everyone's


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[Reinhardt]

Thanks again. Look forward to taking an already great figure to the next level (without utterly destroying it in the process).

 

[danoscustoms]

Thanks again. Look forward to taking an already great figure to the next level (without utterly destroying it in the process).

We all destroy them at first!! lol


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[Heavy Metal Spike]

Giving a go at customizing my 1st generation 1/4 predator . . . I would also like to add quills, but have no idea where to get something that could work. Ideas? . . .

Porcupine quills - eBay. Drill tiny holes in the head, cut quills to length and crazy-glue in place.

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[Reinhardt]

Thanks! Are they pliable? Also, are they all the same size, or are there better ones that will scale right with the predator? There are a ton on eBay, so wasn't sure what was best. I'm looking at these right now:

300 Porcupine Quills Jewelry Crafts Beads Country Girl Unique Taxidermy | eBay

Also, I dyed the netting - let's hope it not too difficult to put on. I'll take any tips if you got em.

 

[Heavy Metal Spike]

They come in all sorts of sizes and are rigid (at least the ones I was sent by a friend were).

This search might help as well - predator quills | eBay

This one in particular? (looks like he's sold quite a few of these) - Predator Quills X60 Bendable Bust Mask P1 P2 Elder | eBay

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[Badvermin]

For quills, I went to my local craft store and bought a plastic plant that was covered in thorny bits. Cut them off and painted them.



Here is a original P1 helmet that I was commissioned to fix the seam, add mesh eyes and re-paint.

 

[Royce12]

Re: NECA 1/4 Predator

Do you still do commission work on these?


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[Badvermin]

Re: NECA 1/4 Predator

Do you still do commission work on these?


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Absolutely.