Chakaman's customs, mods and repaints

[Chakaman]

Finally picked up the custom cape and inner robe from Lance. Its quite a nice set, not sure why I waited so long to pick it up.

I just threw the cape on him to see what its going to look like, I havent messed with the inner robe yet, thats going to take some futzing.....

I am floored by how much better he looks with the new cape. I am really looking forward to working on this guy and getting him back on my shelf.

 

[Chakaman]

I started messing with inner robe. I will have to do some tucking and trimming. I may do some sewing even. The ANH Vader thread in the other section is a very helpful resource for these mods. Thanks to all who posted pics and tutorials.

I also may have a go at adding the widows peak to the helmet.

 

[Chakaman]

I started messing with doing the widows peak on Vader's helmet. I am practicing on the SSC dome...

I also picked up some new boots for Nabrun Leids. These are SSC Leia boots I got from TA. I figured since the character was played by a female actor, these boots would do the trick.

I think I may also dremmell out the goggles and add clear lenses like TDP did. I need to think about it though. I really want to rework this guy and add in some more details.

 

[spiderrogue]

do you have a royal guard? just curious...

 

[Chakaman]

do you have a royal guard? just curious...

No Royal Guard.

Well, I took the plunge. I dremmelled out Nabrun Leids' goggles. I will smooth the base out, clean it up, paint it and probably fill the cavity in with gloss and let it dry. Not sure how it will work, so we will see.

 

[Chakaman]

A few of you guys had been asking around about A-Wing, B-Wing pilot helmets. I havent seen anyone attempt one in years. Here is one I started a couple of years ago(never finished). I just used a Endor helmet skullcap and sculpted the helmet over it. Its not painted or anything, but would look okay I think if finished.

I think if one would want one, they would have to scratch build them. maybe BobaMike did one, not sure. Im sure if I dug around and searched I could find WW2/Dragon parts that could get me started building one.

 

[Chakaman]

I think I am going to find a 1/6 WW2 Gas mask and place it over the sculpt of Nabrun Leids. I just need to strip the sculpt down so I have a good base. From the reference pictures I have seen, I should be able to match it up.

 

[spiderrogue]

very cool stuff Chris..and thanks

 

[Hollywood]

Great stuff Chris! I'm still waiting on that custom Weequay you're going to sell me.

 

[The_Darkness_Predator]

Nabrun Leids (and everything else) is looking great!

 

[Pixelpiper]

I started messing with doing the widows peak on Vader's helmet.

Forgot to ask this previously... Is the peak from any specific movie? Honestly, I've watched them all many times, but that's just not the kind of thing I pay attention to. I do know the helmet in ESB does not have a peak though.

 

[Chakaman]

Great stuff Chris! I'm still waiting on that custom Weequay you're going to sell me.

Thanks man. Weequay eh? Wish I could do the outfit, or Id hook you up. Sorry I cant sew.

Nabrun Leids (and everything else) is looking great!

Thanks Steven. Actually, you are the reason I am redoing him. Gonna place an actual 1/6th gas mask over the sculpt and then cut the mask to fit the front ventilator. Hopefully it works out. You keep raising the bar my friend.

Forgot to ask this previously... Is the peak from any specific movie? Honestly, I've watched them all many times, but that's just not the kind of thing I pay attention to. I do know the helmet in ESB does not have a peak though.

He has the widows peak in ANH. Thats the version I am going for. Its my favorite.

 

[Pixelpiper]

I started checking screen shots of the movies after I posted the question and figured it out pretty quick.

 

[Chakaman]

I did some work to Hrchek Kal Fas from the ANH cantina. Still not finished, but here he is with Garon Nas Tal from ROTJ. I need to add a rope/belt to Garon.

Im also going to give Nein Numb a makeover. I picked up a Han Solo vest from TA and also going to rework is belt/holster...

Im hoping to get my mask for Nabrun Leids this week. Its fun to go back and add/redo bits from older customs.

 

[Brinn 71]

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[Chakaman]

Thanks Brinn.

Nabrun's "rims" arrived today. I removed the goggles from the WW2 gas mask. I dremmelled out the sculpt so I can attach the rims to the sculpt. I just need to smooth out the eye sockets and paint to the desired color.

In the process of working on the head/eyes, I really scuffed this guy up. He is going to need a total repaint. I will get everything painted, then apply the goggles last.

 

[spiderrogue]

love the updates....would love to see a certain jedi update too..hint hint..wink wink....j/k..i know you'll do him when you get the time...and are you sure that's a han vest and not the rebel fleet trooper? i didnt realize that han's was so detailed in front..but maybe im just mis-remembering...im getting old ya know..lol
keep up the awesome work Chaka!

and good work on getting those leia boots for your guy as well..i didnt know that it was played by a gal..i do know that for the pick up shots, greedo was played by a lady as well...

 

[Chakaman]

love the updates....would love to see a certain jedi update too..hint hint..wink wink....j/k..i know you'll do him when you get the time...and are you sure that's a han vest and not the rebel fleet trooper? i didnt realize that han's was so detailed in front..but maybe im just mis-remembering...im getting old ya know..lol
keep up the awesome work Chaka!

and good work on getting those leia boots for your guy as well..i didnt know that it was played by a gal..i do know that for the pick up shots, greedo was played by a lady as well...

Thanks man. Yea, I will get to Saesee Tiin. He is on my list.

I got the vest from TA, it was listed as ANH Han Solo. but who knows, I guess I need to examine it some more.

I think I read that Nabrun Leids was played by a woman. I thought it was the woman who played Greedo? Not sure, someone probably knows for sure.

Here is an update....

Next up, touch up the outfit and parts of the mask.

 

[The_Darkness_Predator]

EPIC!
<sorry for yelling>

 

[Chakaman]

EPIC!
<sorry for yelling>

Thanks man! Loads to do on him still. Lots of touchup paintwork to do on the outfit. Im not sold on the eyes either.

Steven, did you paint eyes on your Nabrun Leids? Id love to see some more pics of yours, after all yours was the reason I redid mine.