baloo custom biomask for HT original Predator

[a-dev]

Your mask will be a huge step towards me being completely happy with the HT P1. I've gotten over the undersizing of the figure overall and I'm not as fussy about the body shape as the NECA guys are. I think after this the only things I'd change are to get a fully removeable backpack & shoulder cannon and to make the shoulder cannon itself smaller. But even those 2 things aren't essential.

Fixing the dreads and fixing the mask make a huge difference to this figure - taking him from looking a bit silly to looking more accurate and bad@$$.

 

[sprig0701]

Your mask will be a huge step towards me being completely happy with the HT P1. I've gotten over the undersizing of the figure overall and I'm not as fussy about the body shape as the NECA guys are. I think after this the only things I'd change are to get a fully removeable backpack & shoulder cannon and to make the shoulder cannon itself smaller. But even those 2 things aren't essential.

Fixing the dreads and fixing the mask make a huge difference to this figure - taking him from looking a bit silly to looking more accurate and bad@$$.

Hey a-dev, not trying to promote my custom, but if your problem is trying to get the dreads to lay flatter, then check my custom thread out. I put a wire into them and made the top bendy, so they lay nice and flat.

And I got the full garage kit of the mask. Just waiting to get the drill bit set for my dremell to drill the holes out before I get started.

 

[a-dev]

Thanks Sprig although I've already modden the dreads on my masked P1. The pull-out rotate and reglue method.

 

[baloo]

@ a-dev: yep, I agree, that's why the backpack & cannon will be my next step... But it is not for at once!

@ sprig0701: You know Frank, I'm not sure that the Dremel is the best method: a little faster, yes sure, but for the some holes to be drilled (3 for the laser sight / 2 for temporal connector) I preferred to opt for a manual drilling (much more accurate and without risk).
By this way, you can check at any time the correct alignment of drilling and better calibrate the pressure.

 

[jkno]

Hello my friends.

I am currently completing the "Classic" version. I think I'll have finished for Monday. Here's a little look after a first layer of varnish.
Here it is next to that from HT for comparison:

Tomorrow, when it will be dry, I'll be able to soften the grainy with a Micromesh and, if necessary, enhance the contrast of dark hollow by another black wash and enlight the rest by another drybrush before spraying a new layer varnish.

Such a difference from the huge head original HT version. Love it

 

[baloo]

Haha... Thank you Sergiuuuuuu!

 

[r5150s]

Hi Baloo..so the BD version is painted or decals ( blast mark and such) can you make this for the 1/4 scale Neca Pred bio so I don't have to duplicate how you painted it cause it just looks awesome !!!

Rob

 

[baloo]

Hello Rob! Glad to read you.

The first mask BD was painted in full. I am just finishing a few copies "Ultimate ", but this time with decals of my design for the main BD effects and in few days you'll be able to make the comparison. Enlarge the scale from 1:6 to 1:4 should not be a problem if it suits you.

 

[baloo]

Hello friends.
Some updates:

To be continued...

 

[sprig0701]

Good job on the classic. I might use that paint scheme for the inside when I do mine.

 

[Jedah Kalm]

Lookin' awesome. Might just end up saving myself some money and settle for the Full Classic. Decisions, decisions. Oh well, I've got plenty of time to make up my mind. There are still over 40 names above mine

 

[baloo]

Update of the day:

 

[r5150s]

hi Baloo ! so is the decal available for the Neca bio yet ? please pm me the price please if they are ready

Rob

 

[jkno]

Awesome!!!

 

[Eamon]

That is seriously cool Baloo!!

 

[baloo]

Thank you friends! I'm glad you like it.

... But it's not over yet, heh: I still have the black juice to apply for the final result.

 

[Levit05]

OMG...i can't wait to get this!!!!.....

 

[Levit05]

i'm sooo tempted to just buying a garage full kit...but i don't know how i would fare with the electonics aspect of it...do u send those out with actual instructions or would i just have to come here and look them up?

 

[Levit05]

ok...after seeing the details it takes to get the lighting going....i'm scared of it...lol...DAMN!!!

 

[work13]

Hello friends.
Some updates:

To be continued...

Simply Amazing baloo!!!! Love the new texture that you added to the mask and I also love the new darker grey color scheme you used as well to match with the armor. Awesome work!!!!