1/6 POTC - SWToys x Tough Guys FS046 Lord of the Caspian Sea (Barbossa)

[Cocoboloboy]

Years ago when that run of custom Barbosa figures was started I was approached to make the display stands for them. That never materialized but I’m curious as to what ones might want for him, if anything, now. I always thought a set of matching, wood plank stands for him and Jack would be the best option.

 

[Wor-Gar]

I think the brim is shorter on the back but the feather is glued on the left so wondering if it's meant to sit short side at the front...I'll check later.

I think it might, like the picture I posted. But perhaps even the makers got it backwards.

 

[Godfather1408]

So just measured it and the brim is the same both back and front.

 

[Wor-Gar]

So just measured it and the brim is the same both back and front.

Oh well, so much for that theory. Thanks for checking.

 

[Asta]

Spotted this video posted on Kit's Facebook:

 

[FlyAndFight]

Mine seems to have arrived in the States. Should be about another week or less before it arrives. (I hope...)

That video review from One Sixth Cave was a good one.

 

[JacktheRipper]

Mine is out for delivery.

 

[VashDStampede]

The Tommy Bahama shirt came in today and I think it will look the part once it is made into a coat. I'll wait until I get my figure to see how it can look and do a color test with the whole ensemble. I think it can go maybe 1-2 shades darker like a graphite grey, but it looks good as is and has a steel grey color. It's not shiny, but it has a little sheen to it. I tried dyeing a swatch with some watered down black dye, but it took the color really quickly and got a bit too dark.
I'm pretty sure the pros can get material that would look better, but I'm happy with it as is since it looks darker in my Detolf/room lighting where it will live. Perhaps a little weathering will give it that darker shade.
Can't wait to get the figure as it's in the US now, so I'm hoping I get it by Saturday.

*Edit: I had the good idea of doing a coffee stain on the fabric and I think I got the shade I wanted!

 

[Wor-Gar]

That material looks fantastic.

 

[Vontrox]

I was utterly stunned by bad face so i repainted it. Looks way better now, also repainted the monky... see my photo below.

 

[Timemeddler]

I really like him

 

[lordnastrond]

He's arrived and I really like him!
Honestly he looks so much better than I was expecting all the accessories look fantastic and the clothes are actually really nice.
The hat also isn't as big in person as photos make it look and I personally really like how it looks!

Some things do need addressing.
The base issue seems to be universal, some blu tac really helps but a part of me is seriously tempted to just glue the stand in, it's seriously wobbly.

I was going to say the body isn't that bad, if not a little stiff and creaking - but then a wrist peg broke both in the wrist and hand. So.....at the very least those need replacing, I may now test the body a bit more to see if it will hold up with some new pegs or if it needs a total replacement.

My sword (which is really nice) does have an issue due to the basket being unattached to the handle and blade - it wants to slide down at certain angles, but I've already fixed it with a spot of glue - so no issue!
Slightly more annoying was the glue seems to have removed a tiny bit of black paint on the handle grip. So that will need a touch up with some paint.

Seriously though its a really nice figure, well worth getting.

 

[Sassafras]

I really like him

Mine arrived today, I really like him too! For the price, no complaints at all. They took the time to wire the coat and scarf, a nice touch for posing.

 

[JacktheRipper]

It's exactly what you see in the pics. If you like it you'll like it in hand, if you don't don't get it. It's a project. It will be fun working on it. I'm not as nutty on this as I am about other characters, so jumping on custom coats, etc. isn't in the cards for me. I think the hat is the right size, it's just too thick. That makes it look bigger than it should. I think this is one figure where making it out of felt would look good. Most felt hat look out of scale, but here the hats already exaggerated.

 

[Indiana Fett]

I was utterly stunned by bad face so i repainted it. Looks way better now, also repainted the monky... see my photo below.

That repaint really brings out the likeness. Great work!

 

[lordnastrond]

 

[Timemeddler]

A good tea bath does wonders for this outfit

 

[Vontrox]

That repaint really brings out the likeness. Great work!

Thank you kindly!

 

[bmarz1000]

A good tea bath does wonders for this outfit
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That looks great! What items did you dye specifically?

 

[Timemeddler]

That looks great! What items did you dye specifically?

Most of it! Shirt, pants, waistcoat, jacket, sash & bandana.