1/6 Sideshow Captain Rex Phase II

[Medusoid]

I can't believe the EX is still available for this. I might have to order it soon.

 

[kevb0977]

I can't believe the EX is still available for this. I might have to order it soon.

How soon is soon though? I tend to find it's pondering or waiting longer that has me loose out on things.

 

[Medusoid]

How soon is soon though? I tend to find it's pondering or waiting longer that has me loose out on things.

I know, but there's so many things I have my eye on right now. I'd also like to use a code for this, but I already used the one for January.

 

[Cc3680]

I would be interested to know how his phase 1 helmet looks on the phase 2 body. Can anyone snap a picture for me?

 

[jjosdom]

The phase 1 helmet is pretty clean compared to phase 2 armor.

 

[Asian Inferno]

Well I finally my Rex's head to fully pop onto the joint...unfortunately when I went to pull it out...



Looks like it truly is too small, be wary the actual neck part (below the part pictured) also popped off. I popped them all back in, but I have no idea how I'm gonna even start to take it off again if I want to put the helmet back on him.

 

[Jaycepticon]

 

[Natedog]

Has anyone simply tried the hot water trick yet on the head?

 

[muetze]

Got mine Rex a few days ago and had the same issue with his - but it's fine, I love his helmet!

 

[Cc3680]

Thanks for the photo. The phase 1 bucket is clean but it doesn't look as bad as I thought it might.

 

[CABIN WOLF]

Any tips on how to add weathering to the Phase 1 Rex armor? Like what do you guys use in terms of paint.


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[Joe Prince]

I do models but use acrylic paints. You can find them at Michaels or AC moore. Would not use oils.

 

[slynger]

 

[Kodiak3d]

Any tips on how to add weathering to the Phase 1 Rex armor? Like what do you guys use in terms of paint.


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I would recommend some dark grey pastel dust (maybe some tan or brown as well). It won't take much to get a good look. That will get your "dirty" base on the armor. If you want to do any larger scratches, there are numerous ways to do it, but I prefer to use decals for that (I print my own in that case).

 

[CABIN WOLF]

I would recommend some dark grey pastel dust (maybe some tan or brown as well). It won't take much to get a good look. That will get your "dirty" base on the armor. If you want to do any larger scratches, there are numerous ways to do it, but I prefer to use decals for that (I print my own in that case).

I was also thinking about some pastels or maybe the weathering kit from tamiya. Decals like water transfer decals? Thanks for some tips! I'm not 100% on giving my phase one Rex some weathering but with some help form you guys I might go ahead and start with mine.


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[Kodiak3d]

Yes, water transfer decals. I used them on the chest and shoulder armor for my Clone Wars Obi-Wan. Here's are some pics:





For the chest and shoulder armor I used pastel dust for a base weathering effect, then I added the larger scratches as decals. I bought a set of Photoshop brushes just for scratches. They're also good to use as an eraser on symbols and such to give them some damage like I did on the Jedi symbol on the shoulder and the circle design on the forearm (I just added the symbol to a veteran forearm). I use a laser printer, but ink jet decals should work just as well.

 

[CABIN WOLF]

Thanks for the help and that General Kenobi looks awesome! I guess I might go with the decals for the armor scratches. Thanks again!


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[Kodiak3d]

Thanks Glad you like him.

 

[TheSkullKing]

I wish the new head would fit on the Phase I Rex though :/

Phase II head won't fit on Phase I body?

 

[Tee-Kay]

They should. At least phase II bucket. Portrait might be another story depending on hole/neck post sizes.