Chakaman's customs, mods and repaints

[Chakaman]

Again great work Chris. How much did this cost to make?

How did you make the outfit?



Best,

Robert

I didn't make the outfit. Bill "Vivisect" did a small run of Weequay tunics a few years ago. I was fortunate enough to get one. Sadly, he has disappeared from the forums. The guy made the best outfits, hands down. This piece is an example.

I can't remember what I paid for it, maybe $30.

 

[bbl]

Damn too late i guess. This hobby is being there at the right time



Best,

Robert

 

[Chakaman]

Damn too late i guess. This hobby is being there at the right time



Best,

Robert

Yes it is mate. I have gotten lucky for the most part, but have lost out too on quite a bit of stuff. The older stuff is getting harder to find. It seems more people are on the lookout for stuff these days than say a couple of years ago.

 

[bbl]

Same was with the indy sovereign jacket. Was lucky to buy it from silent surfer.

Yes it is mate. I have gotten lucky for the most part, but have lost out too on quite a bit of stuff. The older stuff is getting harder to find. It seems more people are on the lookout for stuff these days than say a couple of years ago.

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[matrix69]

I did some more work on ANH Vader tonight. I lowered the neck a litte, titlted the dome back a bit and replaced the inner robe.

As mentioned, I am no Vader expert. However, given the parts I have available(Hasbro/Sideshow, Lforigno), I am pretty happy with this version.

Could you tell me,how do you find the Lforigno cape and tunic,quality and drape wise?

 

[Natedog]

Vader's looking really good Chris. I don't see any visible stitching is it simply just cut like sideshows?

 

[Chakaman]

Could you tell me,how do you find the Lforigno cape and tunic,quality and drape wise?

I really like the cape, it is made well and hangs nicely. I prefer the Lforigno cape to the SSC deluxe Vader cape.

The tunic is nice, but it is tough to get it to look right. It isn't stitched, so it frays and curls up on you. It is difficult to get the tunic to hang naturally, but it can be done. I also had to trim a bit off of it. I actually prefer the tunic that came with the SSC deluxe Vader over the Lforigno one.

Anyways, just my opinion.

Vader's looking really good Chris. I don't see any visible stitching is it simply just cut like sideshows?

Yes Nate, it is just cut not sewn. I like SSC's better.

I need to do some more work on Vader. I need to "beef" his midsection up a bit and add some details to the helmet/mask.

 

[Chakaman]

I had a chance to unbox R2 this afternoon. The main reason I got him was to have him on display serving drinks to Jabba's denziens. I almost broke down and bought the Hasbro one last year, glad I didn't. It was worth the wait.

Finally!!




He is a really nice figure. Very happy with him. The details on the serving tray and attachment are excellent.

 

[Spudtrooper]

Very nice Chris. I still need to un-box mine. So glad that Sideshow is giving us an awesome R2 and 3PO.

 

[Hewer]

Love the look of the Sideshow R2 I'll have to pick one up

 

[matrix69]

Thanks for that,that Lforigno cape looks great on your vader. I love the more natural looking drape of it

 

[Chakaman]

Very nice Chris. I still need to un-box mine. So glad that Sideshow is giving us an awesome R2 and 3PO.

He is pretty cool, but fragile. The top projector was loose and fell inside the dome, so be careful.

Love the look of the Sideshow R2 I'll have to pick one up

Yes, it displays great.

Thanks for that,that Lforigno cape looks great on your vader. I love the more natural looking drape of it

No worries. Yes, the cape is outstanding.

 

[Chakaman]

I have started bashing together the outfit for my second Saurin from ANH (Crocker??). Im not sure if I am going to go screen accurate or just make them "close".

Im going to use SSC Major Bludd pants, I like the gold stripe down them. SSC Antilles shirt, to match Hrchek Kal Fas' shirt. SSC Luke vest, modded and painted to match as well. I will be using HT Predator hands for both. I may have them wear boots, or go with Trandoshan feet.




They are not much to look at right now, just starting on them. Hopefully I can work on these this week before I head out of town for work again. My Predator hands should arrive this week.

 

[Kodiak3d]

Those are going to look great finished

 

[Natedog]

"I pity the fool" who doesn't like the one on the left lol

Saurin bling?

 

[Chakaman]

Those are going to look great finished

I think so too Tom.

"I pity the fool" who doesn't like the one on the left lol

Saurin bling?

I know. The one from ROTJ had a fancy coat and all kinds of bling. Interesting outfit indeed sucka!!

 

[Natedog]

Any plans Chris to give them those massive shoulders that they had. It looked like they had big pads on top of their shoulders. Might be too late now that you have all the outfits done.

 

[Chakaman]

Any plans Chris to give them those massive shoulders that they had. It looked like they had big pads on top of their shoulders. Might be too late now that you have all the outfits done.

I am going to pad the shoulders so that the vest's sit higher. The heads aren't really attached yet, just resting on the body for mockup purposes. I will make certain the heads sit lower on the bodies. So yes, when done they will look as they did on screen.

 

[TaliBane]

I have started bashing together the outfit for my second Saurin from ANH (Crocker??). Im not sure if I am going to go screen accurate or just make them "close".

Im going to use SSC Major Bludd pants, I like the gold stripe down them. SSC Antilles shirt, to match Hrchek Kal Fas' shirt. SSC Luke vest, modded and painted to match as well. I will be using HT Predator hands for both. I may have them wear boots, or go with Trandoshan feet.

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They are not much to look at right now, just starting on them. Hopefully I can work on these this week before I head out of town for work again. My Predator hands should arrive this week.

Awesome stuff as usual!

I love that you just do 'em all - all the variations.

 

[Chakaman]

Awesome stuff as usual!

I love that you just do 'em all - all the variations.

Thanks man.

I just really love all the background characters in Star Wars, always have. I don't collect other lines, so I have the extra resources available to commit to these guys. I also enjoy the process of finding parts, repainting sculpts and putting figures together. The only thing I need is, more free time.