Chakaman's customs, mods and repaints

[spiderrogue]

with all of these redos, etc...you guys are making me want to update all of my stuff...and gee..thanks...lol..i dont wanna do that...or do i? lol....
as for the ST bash..is that him in the background in those pics? does the suit fit ok? details man...i need details..lol...j/k..cant wait to see what you do with him tho..

 

[Chakaman]

with all of these redos, etc...you guys are making me want to update all of my stuff...and gee..thanks...lol..i dont wanna do that...or do i? lol....
as for the ST bash..is that him in the background in those pics? does the suit fit ok? details man...i need details..lol...j/k..cant wait to see what you do with him tho..

Here are few pics of Saesee Tiin. I havent futzed with the outfit or messed around with trying to get the right lenght for the tabbards yet. It seems to fit okay.

I need to finish sculpting the neck. I also need to get the proper tunic that goes underneath the robe.

He is down the line on my "worklist", but I will get to him eventually. I just wanted to show you what he looks like with the robe on.

 

[spiderrogue]

nice..thanks...i did make the tabs a bit longer..just so people would have some room to play around with..hope they are ok for ya tho...
it's weird seeing my stuff on others works...lol..
i wanted to make the undershirt as well..but couldnt find the right fabric...and he's one tough jedi to track down really decent pics that show him under his tunic...(sounds wrong..lol)...

 

[The_Darkness_Predator]

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.

I didn't really paint my Nabrun Leids eyes. I used metal BBs then after I re-sculpted everything (eye lids, etc.) I added a wash only.

The eyes really shine when the light hits just right.

(I'll try to check my photos.)

thanks.

 

[Chakaman]

I didn't really paint my Nabrun Leids eyes. I used metal BBs then after I re-sculpted everything (eye lids, etc.) I added a wash only.

The eyes really shine when the light hits just right.

(I'll try to check my photos.)

thanks.

Sounds good man, whenever you get a chance. Not going to have much time anyways the next couple weeks. Im tiling our bathroom floors and staining wood trim. Not exactly the kind of painting I want to do.

 

[The_Darkness_Predator]

Aw man, I know. I hate when my home projects eat up my spare time. Good luck.

Here are few of the requested Nabrun WIP shots from a while back.

I always say I can't sculpt, but I had to try as you can see.
I was going for this look:

 

[Chakaman]

Thanks for posting those pics Steven, it looks like Nabrun Leids' eyes are silver. I will probably go back and "try" to copy what you did.

I havent had much time to work on anything the past couple of weeks, but I was able to start on my AT-AT Commander v2. I wasnt happy with the paint apps on the armor, the goggles I used and the details on the helmet. Im going to try to go all out on this version...

 

[Chakaman]

I got the new goggles yesterday. They were from the "Hot Toys, Expendables Barney Ross". They were the only ones I could find to match what Veers wore on Hoth. They will work, big improvement from what I had before.

The back armor plate cast was kinda messy. I cleaned it up and attached the the thermal detonator. The detonator was a spare from a SSC Stormtrooper. I also plan to add the metal details to the back of the helmet.

I got the belt buckle cast from the Hasbro Snowtrooper cleaned up and leather belt cut. I will add holster after armor is painted...

Next step, full armor repaint.

 

[Darth_IMPoor]

Looking good man, looking good.

 

[LOPIE]

Spectacular as usual.

 

[Chakaman]

Thanks Jeff, Jason.

 

[eeiigghhtt]

Constantly blowing my mind, dude. So damn good

 

[Chakaman]

Thanks 8!

I got the base coat down on the armor.

and yes, seeing Seb's Biker Scout has forced me to go back and repaint mine.

 

[Chakaman]

I did some more work on my AT-AT Commander....

I still need to add the comm unit and range finder to the side of the helmet. I also need to add the black trim to the edge of the helmet. Lots of touch ups to go, but getting there.

I also may do some more to the armor. I may tone down some of the battle damage, not sure yet.

 

[spiderrogue]

i like the damage..keep it...makes him look tough and a fighter...but if you keep it, you should add just a few small spots to the rest of his armor...bucket and belt buckle...so it will match...

 

[Chakaman]

Thanks SR.

I also replaced Nabrun Leids' eyes with a reflective stud. I screwed the goggles up in the process, so I will probably have to order a replacement. In the meantime I can clean the sculpt up around the eyes....

 

[shocktrooper_au]

Great stuff as usual its up to you, but I'd tone down the battle damage on the commander, he's all tucked up in an armoured beast sipping lattes, the armour is really just or show, spit and polish

 

[Chakaman]

Great stuff as usual its up to you, but I'd tone down the battle damage on the commander, he's all tucked up in an armoured beast sipping lattes, the armour is really just or show, spit and polish

Thanks! I appreciate it.

I know what you mean about the armor. The reason I did a few extra spots of battle damage is there were a couple of flaws with the cast. I figure I am going to pose him holding binocs anyway, so most of the "extra" damage I am not too keen on will be hidden anyway.

Hopefully I can get to working on more of the helmet detail today. I forgot to mention that I took the studs off my extra Imperial officer hats and attached them to the sides of the helmet.

My issue at the moment is trying to figure out what to use for the "black trim" around the edges of the helmet. I also need to decide if I want to tint the goggles a bit.

 

[Chakaman]

I swapped out my vest on Nein Nunb, upgraded to a SSC Han Solo smuggler one.

 

[elvis1976]

Everything looks great my friend although i woul have gone with non bd for the at-at commander.