Present Toys "Raider Jones" figure

[DeltaForceChung]

I use this simple heat gun for stiff figures. It's not some industrial device, it's just easier to me than a hair dryer since it has a focused end and only take a little bit to heat up. When I say a little, I mean like 8-10 seconds at a time. Used it plenty with zero issues, although I wouldn't blast it straight at a 1/6 headsculpt. Hands/limbs no problem.

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You learned how to properly and effectively use it. Good for you. Not so much for others with did with much presumption believing it's easy and simple.

 

[Wor-Gar]

I see you've constructed your own heat gun... Indeed you are powerful.

 

[Shawn]

Just switched the body to a worldbox AT011. It gets better articulation then the stock body. But I needed a inner neck adapter to make it work.

I'm working on weathering the jacket with some fine grit nail files. Taking it slow. Think I'm going to need a custom belt and holster as well. But really loving this figure.

 

[Shawn]

Sorry about the lighting in the room. But just wanted to compare to my Sideshow Indy from 2008. Finally getting replaced.

 

[MGS_OldBoy57]

The pants and belt definitely look much better on the SS version.

 

[Stardoom1]

Looks great, what body is that?

It's the Worlbox ATO11.

 

[p3ss3ssod]

Not sure what you mean by "heating up the head to get the likeness more accurate" because you can't really change the sculpt by heating it.

drewflu61 did this technique on Xensation's Bronn and it worked wonders on the likeness accuracy.

Documented here

 

[Lordscum]

Sorry about the lighting in the room. But just wanted to compare to my Sideshow Indy from 2008. Finally getting replaced.
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There is stuff off the SS worth keeping like the pants , satchel, guns and the Idol. The headsculpt in my opinion I think is pretty good but needs good repaint . It's the sculpt I use on my custom Indy.

 

[Lordscum]

There is stuff off the SS worth keeping like the pants , satchel, guns and the Idol. The headsculpt in my opinion I think is pretty good but needs good repaint . It's the sculpt I use on my custom Indy.

 

[Rogerbee]

See my avatar for what happens to your sculpt when using a heat gun by an unprofessional.

LOL! Good one! I used to build a lot of vinyl kits and they would be horribly warped. I actually put the parts in the microwave to soften them. I put a 1/4 Yoda body in there once and damn near burned the house down! There was noxious smoke pouring from the microwave and the kit was on fire when I took it out and threw it in the sink! I'd only just finished wafting the smoke out and dousing the kitchen with air freshener when my folks got home, How they never found out I will never know!

 

[shells075]

My current Indy setup.

Need to get an improvement for my Medi Henry Jones figure.
I could do with a Short Round in the mine cart to.

 

[MGS_OldBoy57]

My current Indy setup.

Need to get an improvement for my Medi Henry Jones figure.
I could do with a Short Round in the mine cart to.

Looks awesome! Is that the stock body on the Present Indy?

 

[Lordscum]

With custom holster and whip. Just got the supplies today to weather the jacket. I may take a chance and cut the stiches on the shirt cuffs and try to roll up the sleeves.

 

[kam veitch]

Natural light

 

[shells075]

Looks awesome! Is that the stock body on the Present Indy?

Thanks,
DX05 Body
DX05 pants
DX05 shirt
DX05 shoes
The rest is PT. I had to slightly mod the neck connector so the head fit the DX body. The body and sculpt have been tanned. Ford was pretty tanned while playing Indy.

 

[BladeS]

Natural light

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That looks super clean, really nice!

 

[Wor-Gar]

Anyone selling the body for this please let me know through pm. I want to get one. Thanks

You want the one thing everyone has complained about? That is curious, Luis.

 

[Luisenigma1]

You want the one thing everyone has complained about? That is curious, Luis.

Saw one for bid on ebay. It looks decent. It actually might be good for another custom of mine.

 

[BladeS]

Saw one for bid on ebay. It looks decent. It actually might be good for another custom of mine.

Joints are pretty shoddy on mine, just as a heads up. Like the arms almost sound like they're gonna break when I try to move them, but the legs and body barely hold shape.

Still, not terrible overall though. I'm sticking with it for now.

 

[The Jerker]

I see one for 36.00 currently on Ebay and it's not worth it. For that you can get a Worldbox body or a Coo. The Sculpt is nice but the knees and elbows are too loose.