Beyond the Event Horizon Customs and Bashes by The_Darkness_Predator

[Spudtrooper]

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Custom 1/6 scale Yak Face Question: The original character wore brownish fur but looked gray in some dark pics. Do you think the gray is good contrast and looks ok or do you think I should rework it with the brown fur shown in the picture?

That guy in the back is 'lak'ing some clothing me thinks.

Yak looks freaking awesome dude. Top notch.

 

[noimdac]

Just been flicking through, that Power Droid is brilliant. All your work is great, love it.

 

[The_Darkness_Predator]

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Ha.

You guys are great...makes my day. Thank you.

you got a link to where you got the fur on ebay

Here is a link to one of fur items I ordered on eBay

As Chris mentioned, you might try a craft store like Michael's, Hobby Lobby, Jo-Ann's Fabrics, Hancock's etc.

 

[The_Darkness_Predator]

Yak looks great man. If I had to pick, I think.I prefer brown. I dunno, maybe because of the Kenner figure. In my minds eye, it was always brown.

Yep, I keep looking at the Kenner Power of the Force figures also. My brown fur just arrived yesterday. yeah, I need to try the brown fur options.

Thanks again.

 

[Chakaman]

Quick question about Yak Face....did you do anything to the fur/hair to make it "clump" on the ears? Just curious if you dampened it with anything. It looks great.

 

[The_Darkness_Predator]

Glad to help.

Yes, I thinned Scenic glue with water. Although I applied it to the base of the fur clumps only, it wicks up the fur a bit. After it dries, I wet it again and shape the areas.

Although Fabri-Tac grabs and dries faster, it is glossier that the matte Scenic glue.

You know I looked at the Kenner ears, too for ideas. Some of the reference pics I found showed furry bits on the hands also. I tried to duplicate it.

 

[The_Darkness_Predator]

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I'm closer to calling this project finished.

 

[The_Darkness_Predator]

 

[elvis1976]

That Yak Face is a piece of art. I love everything about it.

 

[Chakaman]

Amazing job. Super paintwork on the sculpt. I like the fur.on the boots. Overall, just awesome.

 

[flying dutchman]

Brilliant figure!!! He would feel right at home in my jabba diorama....

 

[The_Darkness_Predator]

Thanks so much.

Brilliant figure!!! He would feel right at home in my jabba diorama....

Exactly, I had ROTJ on in the background this weekend, and spotted him again in the palace.

 

[The_Darkness_Predator]

Of course, thanks to Enaud for parts / the tunic, etc. Thanks for the inspiration and encouragement from the great artists here.

 

[Chakaman]

Looks great dude. Awesome weathering job on the tunic. Well done.

 

[The_Darkness_Predator]

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Thank you.
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Here is my attempt at a 1/6 scale custom bash of a Shistavanen like Lak Sivrak. Thanks to Jessica for the resin head.

I am not 100% happy with my work on this one.

 

[Son Of Dengar]

OMG. Brilliant!!!! Such a cool character, and what a paint job!! Nice work Predator!!! Did you sculpt the hands and feet?

 

[The_Darkness_Predator]

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Thank you. No, but I wish I could sculpt like some of the artist here.

I used parts of the Horizon Bram Stoker's Dracula Wolf vinyl model kit. I heated and reshaped the parts.

 

[Ross SC]

Nice! Is that tunic from a Sideshow ninja?

 

[Chakaman]

Thats looking good so far. There isn't much out there for reference, so nice work on the outfit. Tough character to do.

 

[The_Darkness_Predator]

Thank you.

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Yep, That is the Sideshow Cobra ninja tunic. I removed the Cobra symbol with acetone and scrubbing.

It was tempting to use Jedi clothing. The Anakin dark theme was a great idea that I found inspirational (Thanks Spudtrooper).

I liked the bright red in this artwork.



It does feel like it needs something else... maybe more weathered tunic... or sandy feet... mmm...