MAD MAX/ROAD WARRIOR Customs

[cpoll36]

Awesome Anthrapoid! Thanks for sharing. I wasn't sure when, if ever I was going to get around to buying the CK custom version. It was always a bit too pricey for me. Even the pose looks perfect for Dog from the movie : )

 

[AlmightyWez]

Heads up: I found this 1/6 scale Australian Blue Heeler figure for sale on Etsy.
Painted - $80.00 plus shipping, Unpainted - $50.00 plus shipping, from South Korea.
I think it looks much better (and more reasonably priced) than the other one by 'King'.

I already received mine, with VERY fast shipping- five days to the USA I think.
It needs a little work to better resemble the dog in the film, but not much.

1) Ears need to be shaved around the edges to make them a bit smaller
2) Ears need to be shaved on the back-sides to make them a bit thinner
3) Neck 'fur' needs to have a groove dug-in to accomodate the red scarf in a realistic way
4) Lower jaw (chin, actually) needs a bit more thickness in the downward direction
5) Needs male genitalia

I'm also going to do a bit of work on the lip just below the nose, and maybe give him a little more fat around the ribcage, using some epoxy putty. Other than that, I really like it. The scale is just right. Once I give it some easy mods and a really accurate paint job,
it will look fantastic standing beside Max.
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Here's the link to buy it on Etsy- get them before they're gone!
As of this moment, it says "only three left" ... but maybe he will make more. (and maybe not!)

https://www.etsy.com/listing/655935...ref=sr_gallery-1-5&referring_page_type=market

I pulled the trigger on one of these as well. Should go great with my RW figure.

 

[punisher1974]

That heeler looks like its in the same pose as in the movie poster. Looks great overall.

 

[Anthrapoid]

Yeah punisher1974, that hadn't occured to me, but you're right.
I rate this model 7 out of 10, regarding how closely it resembles the dog in the film.
The proportions aren't perfect. I took measurements and compared the model to screenshots of the dog.

The ears are very exaggerated in size, the legs are very slightly too long, the torso is a bit underweight, and the chin
should jut down a bit more. Also, the cleft in the center of the upper lip is cut in too deep; over-accentuated.
Taken all together, these flaws make the head look more rodent-like than canine.

I can't really shorten the legs easily, but they'll look more proportional after some weight is added to the torso- just the sides and underbelly. Just 1 to 2 millimeters of added thickness will make a big difference visually.

Some people may not notice or care, but these issues are easy to fix with a Dremel grinder and some putty-clay,
followed by a bit of re-sculpting of the hair surface with a needle tool.

I fixed the ears on mine, and it helped a lot. I'm waiting for some putty to arrive in the post so I can do the other mods.
I'll post pics when it's done. In the meantime, here's a Photoshop image showing how I'm changing the head.

 

[marlindesign]

Nice fixes!!!

Those ears though!

 

[Jbeltram4]

Those changes look great. Looking forward to your custom shoulder guard.

 

[shells075]

Quick vid of my fig.

 

[EcklecticBadges]

Superb. You did a great job putting all that together. Fantastic attention to detail.

 

[Wor-Gar]

Can't see. Link?

 

[Mr.E]

Latest pair of boots and bracelet for Fury Road custom.

 

[shells075]

Superb. You did a great job putting all that together. Fantastic attention to detail.

Thanks, the sculpt is so good, whilst the figure as a whole is not perfect, I am very happy with my Max.

 

[EcklecticBadges]

Well done with that. It looks so much better with the reduced lugs.

 

[cpoll36]

Great job. That's Max's Dog

 

[Anthrapoid]

Thanks guys. I went outside where it's cloudy and the current light is diffuse; got some MUCH better pics.
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I really think the reduced ears and the bigger chin make this figure. If you're going to mod yours, remember: the ears are too big around the edges, AND much too thick front-to-back. I also sanded-down the 'whisker bumps' on the sides of the snout by about 60%, because they were just too prominant. I think it makes the whole muzzle look much more natural.

 

[EcklecticBadges]

Thanks guys. I went outside where it's cloudy and the current light is diffuse; got some MUCH better pics.
Previous pics deleted.
I really think the reduced ears and the bigger chin make this figure. If you're going to mod yours, remember: the ears are too big around the edges, AND much too thick front-to-back. I also sanded-down the 'whisker bumps' on the sides of the snout by about 60%, because they were just too prominant. I think it makes the whole muzzle look much more natural.

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Love it. The pose really sells it. Some empty 1/6 cans next to him would look great as well.

 

[Anthrapoid]

I'm getting the pair of metal cans (one open, one closed) that comes with the FullMetalCustoms accessory set in October.
Also, I did a digital reconstruction of the Dinki-Di cardboard box that I'm going to print on heavy card paper, then fold into a box.



Edit: Here guys, print one for yourselves. Gratis.

 

[EcklecticBadges]

Superb.

 

[kam veitch]

that dog now looks way better and sure the pose helps a lot. Great job and good eye to make all those changes to get your goal! Respect!!

 

[EcklecticBadges]

Thanks for making a copy of the box to download. I really appreciate that.

I will try and order one of those dogs over the next few weeks and then get to work on it! I think I will leave his balls alone though.

 

[Wor-Gar]

Great work on that blue!