Chakaman's customs, mods and repaints

[j14]

That's good to hear. I ordered mine on Dec 3rd and estimated delivery was Jan 15th. Hope to have before Christmas.

 

[Spudtrooper]

Thats good to hear. Mine had an estimated delivery of late January- early February.

What is your take on it Tyler? It looks nice from what I have seen.

I think its awesome. The hair looks a lot better than the Medicom scalp job method. And I haven't tried it yet but I think the Endor helmet might even fit over the hair. The only downfall is that it doesn't have the connector for the PERS but like others have said it would be an easy fix. But its still just as easy to move one at a time. The hair even attaches with a magnet like the HT one. If I didn't know any better I'd say that these were rejects from the factory for one reason or another and someone is pocketing some funds from them, because the detailing in the hair and everything is definitely HT quality just like the Bespin version. Definitely a steal at $40.

 

[Chakaman]

Thanks J, Tyler. I look forward to seeing some pictures. I cant wait to get this. I have been wanting to do a proper Jedi Luke for some time now.

 

[Spudtrooper]

I tried the Endor helmet on the head sculpt last night and sadly it still doesn't fit over the hair. So I think I'll mod the other DX head I have to wear the helmet properly.

 

[TaliBane]

I think its awesome. The hair looks a lot better than the Medicom scalp job method. And I haven't tried it yet but I think the Endor helmet might even fit over the hair. The only downfall is that it doesn't have the connector for the PERS but like others have said it would be an easy fix. But its still just as easy to move one at a time. The hair even attaches with a magnet like the HT one. If I didn't know any better I'd say that these were rejects from the factory for one reason or another and someone is pocketing some funds from them, because the detailing in the hair and everything is definitely HT quality just like the Bespin version. Definitely a steal at $40.

Pupils look a lot larger than the HT figure's.

 

[Spudtrooper]

Not really. His eyes are just open wider like the battle damaged portrait.

 

[Chakaman]

Thanks for posting a picture Tyler. It looks good, especially for $40.

 

[bbl]

Glad i got one



Best,

Robert

 

[Chakaman]

Before I start, I just want to thank Fahad (ZE_501) for helping me out with this mod. It was quite the adventure to get here. Thanks again mate, I owe you one.

I saw ZE's modded Snowtroopers in the other thread. I was blown away, they were the best I had seen. With ZE's help, I am now replacing the masks on my Sideshow's Snowtroopers. To me, this mod finishes off this figure. I still may tweak it a bit, but I am pretty happy with it. I want to get this one correct before I mod my other two.

Here is where I am at......

 

[Chakaman]

A couple comparison shots.....

 

[bbl]

Looking nice there. Also wonder how your lando will turn out.



Best,

Robert

 

[amidala_zelda]

great collection ! one of the best 1/6 star wars collection I've ever seen !
and cool video too !
about the video, the camera movement perfectly smooth like a pro work.. What gears did you use btw?

 

[ZE_501]

Before I start, I just want to thank Fahad (ZE_501) for helping me out with this mod. It was quite the adventure to get here. Thanks again mate, I owe you one.

Many Bothans and one intern etc.

No worries, glad they finally got to you.

Finally seeing this on a full size screen, I think it looks great...I had mentioned it looked like too much lateral compression to me on my phone? I think you're good, hard to tell from this angle but at the most I think the trooper's right side could be pushed out slightly around the cheek/jaw area to make sure it looks like there's enough under there, but it's your call since I think you pretty much have it down. I'll send you a shot of mine from a different angle for comparison, but yeah...looking good, and you have some rockin' customs there yourself, I'll have to go through this thread when I have more time.

Thanks for the kind words...I try to keep my mods minimal and lazy, like me.

 

[Chakaman]

Looking nice there. Also wonder how your lando will turn out.



Best,

Robert

Thanks mate. I too wonder how Lando will turn out. I hope to finish him soon. I seem to be getting sidetracked with other customs lately.

great collection ! one of the best 1/6 star wars collection I've ever seen !
and cool video too !
about the video, the camera movement perfectly smooth like a pro work.. What gears did you use btw?

Thanks for the kind words. I hope to do a better video in the future. Not sure what you mean by "gears"? Sorry.

Many Bothans and one intern etc.

No worries, glad they finally got to you.



Finally seeing this on a full size screen, I think it looks great...I had mentioned it looked like too much lateral compression to me on my phone? I think you're good, hard to tell from this angle but at the most I think the trooper's right side could be pushed out slightly around the cheek/jaw area to make sure it looks like there's enough under there, but it's your call since I think you pretty much have it down. I'll send you a shot of mine from a different angle for comparison, but yeah...looking good, and you have some rockin' customs there yourself, I'll have to go through this thread when I have more time.

Thanks for the kind words...I try to keep my mods minimal and lazy, like me.

Thanks for the feedback. Once again, I appreciate all your help with this project. I'm sorry someone lost a job in the process.

 

[Spudtrooper]

That third guy going to be a commander?

 

[Natedog]

Snow troopers look great Chris! Whats the material you used. I used a white vinyl shower curtain for mine !

 

[Chakaman]

That third guy going to be a commander?

No Commader. He is going to be the third man of my E-Web crew.

Snow troopers look great Chris! Whats the material you used. I used a white vinyl shower curtain for mine !

Thanks Nate. The material used is an adhesive vinyl with paper backing. The paper backing is left on making it possible to bend/wrinkle the mask to your liking. It works great.

 

[Natedog]

No Commader. He is going to be the third man of my E-Web crew.



Thanks Nate. The material used is an adhesive vinyl with paper backing. The paper backing is left on making it possible to bend/wrinkle the mask to your liking. It works great.

So...shelf paper (mac-tac) in other words then? I see the paper backing works well in that it allows you to mold it. Nice! Now that you mention it, I remember Fahad saying that in his thread.

 

[Chakaman]

So...shelf paper (mac-tac) in other words then? I see the paper backing works well in that it allows you to mold it. Nice! Now that you mention it, I remember Fahad saying that in his thread.

That's right. Fahad did these for me. I am just attaching them to the helmet. I will say this, it's not as easy as it looks. It's kinda tricky.

 

[amidala_zelda]

Thanks for the kind words. I hope to do a better video in the future. Not sure what you mean by "gears"? Sorry.

oops sorry, it means what "Camera/videography equipments" did you use when making this video?