Chakaman's customs, mods and repaints

[Chakaman]

Sail Barge Weequay getting some new dreds. I am also doing a set for my upcoming Skiffmaster. I also will probably do a set for my unpainted sculpt while I am at it....

 

[Chakaman]

Some work in progress shots of the Skiffmaster's dreads.....

 

[generalgrevious]

what kind of stuff is that your using for the dreads I forgot. so I can go look for it

 

[Chakaman]

what kind of stuff is that your using for the dreads I forgot. so I can go look for it

Thread. String. Fray the string with a hobby knife to simulate ends. Im sure others like using real hair, craft fur, but I prefer this.

Skiffmaster dreads, done.

 

[barryo]

Nice detail on the braids chris. Awesome work.

 

[wraithnine]

wow fantastic attention to detail!

 

[Chakaman]

Nice detail on the braids chris. Awesome work.

wow fantastic attention to detail!

Thanks Barry, Jay. I appreciate it.

Im really looking forward to finishing this guy up. I am waiting on the tunic for him and a few other things for some other customs. Exciting stuff, Jabba's Palace is going to need to add another level.

 

[Weezer]

Beautiful work on the dreads!

 

[Chakaman]

Beautiful work on the dreads!

Cheers man!

 

[enaud]

Got to love them nice,long, knappy Weequay dreads

 

[galactiboy]

Those dreds are incredible looking

 

[Chakaman]

Got to love them nice,long, knappy Weequay dreads

Those dreds are incredible looking

Thanks Duane, Joe. I appreciate it guys. They were tedious, but worth it.

 

[Hewer]

Great work mate love the dreads

 

[bbl]

Now those look cool!

best,

Robert

 

[Chakaman]

Great work mate love the dreads

Now those look cool!

best,

Robert

Cheers guys. Hopefully I can work on some stuff later in the week.

 

[bbl]

Hope to see them. If you ever plan to sell some custom officers etc, let me know .

Btw, do you have some spare emperor stuff in your spareparts box?



Best,

Robert

 

[Chakaman]

Hope to see them. If you ever plan to sell some custom officers etc, let me know .

Btw, do you have some spare emperor stuff in your spareparts box?



Best,

Robert

Actually Robert, the custom officers are just various headsculpt upgrades with the stock SSC outfits. There really isnt that much work put into them. The hard part isnt doing the custom, its finding the officer outfits. Those outfits are some of Sideshow's best by far. The cloth hats are also what makes the outfit really pop. If you are looking to do a couple of custom officers, let me know. I can help you locate some really cool headsculpts. You can sometimes get lucky on Praji and Piett figures on ebay, just got to keep a lookout for them.

Really, the only true customs are the Death Squad Commander and Death Star Trooper which are Hasbro outfits with mods to helmet and upgraded headsculpts.

As far as Emperor bits go, I don't have any extras. I just bought the Sideshow Exclusive back when it came out and didn't stock up on any extra stuff. Sorry mate.

 

[bbl]

I recently bought Praji for 65 euros shipped. Got really lucky on that. I've been looking into the outfits and they are indeed hard to come by. I've seen the hasbro ones...what do you think about them?

Where do the cloth hats come from? My Praji had the normal hat. Problem with me with ebay is that the figures themselves are sometimes affordable, but the shipping costs kill the price. Nowadays you have shipping costs plus customs costs. BS if you ask me. Why pay even more on 40/50 usd extra. These are used products, which most people already paid taxes on.

I love all your customs...wish i had the time for that. When my children are older (yes a second one is one the way ) I might have some more spare time . I recently bought the EX emp, but I need another robe for the EX head .

Best,

Robert

Actually Robert, the custom officers are just various headsculpt upgrades with the stock SSC outfits. There really isnt that much work put into them. The hard part isnt doing the custom, its finding the officer outfits. Those outfits are some of Sideshow's best by far. The cloth hats are also what makes the outfit really pop. If you are looking to do a couple of custom officers, let me know. I can help you locate some really cool headsculpts. You can sometimes get lucky on Praji and Piett figures on ebay, just got to keep a lookout for them.

Really, the only true customs are the Death Squad Commander and Death Star Trooper which are Hasbro outfits with mods to helmet and upgraded headsculpts.

As far as Emperor bits go, I don't have any extras. I just bought the Sideshow Exclusive back when it came out and didn't stock up on any extra stuff. Sorry mate.

 

[Chakaman]

I recently bought Praji for 65 euros shipped. Got really lucky on that. I've been looking into the outfits and they are indeed hard to come by. I've seen the hasbro ones...what do you think about them?

Where do the cloth hats come from? My Praji had the normal hat. Problem with me with ebay is that the figures themselves are sometimes affordable, but the shipping costs kill the price. Nowadays you have shipping costs plus customs costs. BS if you ask me. Why pay even more on 40/50 usd extra. These are used products, which most people already paid taxes on.

I love all your customs...wish i had the time for that. When my children are older (yes a second one is one the way ) I might have some more spare time . I recently bought the EX emp, but I need another robe for the EX head .

Best,

Robert

Robert,

The Hasbro outfits are okay. The light grey Imperial Officer and Death Star Trooper outfits are nice, but you need to upgrade the gloves, boots and belts on them. The DST helmet is nice, but you need to upgrade the chinstrap and dremmel quite a bit of the helmet to get to sit low enough on the head. Besides the Death Star Trooper helmet, the only real useful part is the suits themselves. If you can get them for around $10 they are worth it. Just my opinion.

The SSC Praji and Piett come with molded plastic hats and cloth hats. You should have got the cloth hat with Praji. You did mention it you bought it used correct? Maybe the cloth hat wasnt included??

I dont own the Hasbro Emperor, but I have seen some people use the Hasbro robe with the SSC headsculpt. It looks really nice, maybe that would work for you??? I would give that a shot.

Congratulations on the upcoming addition to your family. Our second just turned 2 months old yesterday. Its awesome!

 

[bbl]

Thanks Chris,

I've seen the hasbro imperial officer for a low price, but the shipping is what's killing it for me. Same goes for the R2D2's. You get one for 10 USD, but the 40 USD shipping doesn't make it afforable let alone worth it. In two months it will be queens day here and everyone will be selling their old stuff on the streets. Hope to score some hasbro's there.

Maybe I didn't pay much attention to it. I'll check it out tonight.

Yeah thought about that, perhaps I can score one for a few bucks somewhere. If not, I'll just keep looking.

Cool, congrats also. Mine will be born the end of may . Very excited!

Robert,

The Hasbro outfits are okay. The light grey Imperial Officer and Death Star Trooper outfits are nice, but you need to upgrade the gloves, boots and belts on them. The DST helmet is nice, but you need to upgrade the chinstrap and dremmel quite a bit of the helmet to get to sit low enough on the head. Besides the Death Star Trooper helmet, the only real useful part is the suits themselves. If you can get them for around $10 they are worth it. Just my opinion.

The SSC Praji and Piett come with molded plastic hats and cloth hats. You should have got the cloth hat with Praji. You did mention it you bought it used correct? Maybe the cloth hat wasnt included??

I dont own the Hasbro Emperor, but I have seen some people use the Hasbro robe with the SSC headsculpt. It looks really nice, maybe that would work for you??? I would give that a shot.

Congratulations on the upcoming addition to your family. Our second just turned 2 months old yesterday. Its awesome!