Save the Planet of the Apes!!! - PIX ADDED!!

[kfog41]

Anybody see this photo before? I remember in the movie that it was transposed...Zira stands on the other side of the screen. Could it be a screenshot that was transposed? I have never seen this shot though, and I don't remember seeing this part of Ape City when the movie is rolling.

http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn102/apecityoutfitters/MSDPLOF_FE041_H.jpg


Transposed as I can see. Look at the Bandoliers and clubs hanging on the right side, instead of the left.:monkey1

[angelofmusic2112]

Here it is the correct way...

[jungle jom]

One way or the other... I've never seen this shot before.

Thanks!

[snickertown]

Transposed as I can see. Look at the Bandoliers and clubs hanging on the right side, instead of the left.:monkey1

Cool photo and good eye.

JESS - Luv the LG. I own a 1:1 LG head if you need a photo of it.

Here are some shots of Zaius. Tonight I'm going to work on getting some better boot glyphs made.

I've also included a shot of Brent's dogtags.

[Jessica]

Snick---those look GREAT!! Why do you need better boot glyphs?

On your LG 1:1 head--does it have shoulders? I would like to know how the back of the LG looks--I have seen SS photos of their LG but my main photo source, Apemania, does not show his back.

Oh...we got a new fridge! :banana It's an LG!!!! How appropriate for me!!! :banana :banana :banana

[snickertown]

Snick---those look GREAT!! Why do you need better boot glyphs?

On your LG 1:1 head--does it have shoulders? I would like to know how the back of the LG looks--I have seen SS photos of their LG but my main photo source, Apemania, does not show his back.

JESS - The LG head doesn't have shoulders and the back is felt.

ANG - JESS - It looks like the boot glyphs should be skinnier and maybe longer. I looked at the Mego figure and they seem to match up with the photos I've seen. I didn't think to look at the Mego figure until last night. It shouldn't be too hard to get done. I can always pop out some resin versions for the crew.

ANG - The dogtags are from KFOG.

[Jessica]

Does Sideshow even bother to read through this megathread? The thought just occurred to me of why there is such a gorilla shortage--you can't just buy ONE. You have to buy 10 or 20 or 40 to make sure you have enough for your army. So, if you are listening, Sideshow, please show us some ape love and make more gorillas...new sculpts...individual faces...just what you would see in a real army.

[Jessica]

I am curious now. How does the Hasbro naked body compare to a Sideshow naked body? Can somebody post photos? I love how the Sideshow figures have a great degree of articulation although I wish the joints were a bit tighter so your figures could hold poses better without swooning over or without the aid of a stand.

I am rambling because I am bored. I have not worked on anything POTA-related for the last two days. I am almost done with sewing a set of PJs for my 9 year old, though...that's what I did last night.

I keep checking my LG to see if there is any new cracking but I see none. The air dry clay says it sets in 24 hours, but I don't think that's true. The Crayola Air Dry Clay I first started with was beautifully smooth--and then one week later, there was a small crack. I'm giving him a whole week to finish cracking so I can start the repairs with Apoxie which have not been delivered yet...hopefully with Apoxie in hand he will be done in another week or so.

[Protozaius]

It looks like the boot glyphs should be skinnier and maybe longer. I looked at the Mego figure and they seem to match up with the photos I've seen. I didn't think to look at the Mego figure until last night. It shouldn't be too hard to get done. I can always pop out some resin versions for the crew.


Funny, I didn't think to look until just now. :banghead

I'd be up for a set if you offer them. Maybe two. :monkey3 :monkey3 :monkey3

Nice Zaius, by the way. :D

[Jessica]

PZ, Snick--I didn't think Mego could actually produce something that was accurate. Ooops--did I say that out loud?

So PZ, are you working on two Armageddon Zaius outfits?

[Protozaius]

I am curious now. How does the Hasbro naked body compare to a Sideshow naked body? Can somebody post photos? I love how the Sideshow figures have a great degree of articulation although I wish the joints were a bit tighter so your figures could hold poses better without swooning over or without the aid of a stand.



The Hasbro body is just awful. Less said about them the better.

1) It's too tall to be in proper scale (the Sideshow Apes are on a shorter body than the Sideshow Taylors)

2) The arms are too short in be in scale with the rest of the body.

3) The arms and chest are way too buff for an Ape. The body was designed to be used for their GI Joe Hall of Fame series.

When the Hasbro Apes were the only 12" Apes, I bought better bodies for them and swapped heads. Then I had to take in the costumes since they were tailored for the bulkier body.

[Jessica]

PZ, I was always curious about the apes vs. humans on SS bodies...so if I were to make a Burke/Virdon costume, would I be able to use Cornelius as a stand-in human, since I do not have any humans in my possession?

Plus...Hasslein said he had about 40 Hasbro gorillas!!!

[Jessica]

My Apoxie is in the house! Some serious sculpting is going to commence now...

[Protozaius]

PZ, Snick--I didn't think Mego could actually produce something that was accurate.

:lol :rotfl :lol

I would say that Mego was in the ballpark... the sculpt is way too soft to be that accurate. However its the dimensions of the Mego boot glyphs that are more accurate than the ones offered in the Armageddon Glyph set.



So PZ, are you working on two Armageddon Zaius outfits?

No. Just one. Though for some reason, I haven't been able to apply the final glyphs to the costume. I've been weighing my options. But I do want to get the figure completed so I can take pictures of him for SDCC. :D

[Protozaius]

PZ, I was always curious about the apes vs. humans on SS bodies...so if I were to make a Burke/Virdon costume, would I be able to use Cornelius as a stand-in human, since I do not have any humans in my possession?

Perhaps... I don't know if their is going to be a length issue. I would send you a Sideshow Male body but I gave my last spare one to my Dad who was kitbashing a Daniel Craig Bond as a gift.


Plus...Hasslein said he had about 40 Hasbro gorillas!!!

I too bought an insane amount of Apes during Target clearance sale. Now I only have a set of the first three MIB... over the years I've given several to my son who needed some sturdy Ape toys to play with and the rest I gave to Toy For Tots during the holidays. :D

[Protozaius]

My Apoxie is in the house! Some serious sculpting is going to commence now...

Good luck with the Lawgiver. :D

[kfog41]

KFog - Hook me up with some of those dog tags. :)


Hi Mark! I have you down for two sets of dog tags. I have to get the Cotswold order in and be done with it. I would like to add to the order to make everything worthwhile. They need a $25.00 minimum order by the way. Any suggestions? Thanks!:monkey5

[kfog41]

Do I qualify for the boot Glyphs Snick?:monkey3

[angelofmusic2112]

Hi Mark! I have you down for two sets of dog tags. I have to get the Cotswold order in and be done with it. I would like to add to the order to make everything worthwhile. They need a $25.00 minimum order by the way. Any suggestions? Thanks!:monkey5

KFog - I dunno... :huh

[angelofmusic2112]

Taylors Sideshow Astronaut Suit is on sale for $4.99 each and they have 4 in stock!

http://www.toyanxiety.com/template.jsp?page=Catalog&menu=1&id=613

[Jessica]

Thanks for the info, Angel. Never ventured into that site before--I will probably get in more trouble now. I did purchase a Taylor's suit and Brent's suit and undershirt--why oh why? It was just too good of a price...I don't even have any filthy humans...

[stickman]

Hello All,


I hope all is well here in Ape City. Sorry that I have been out of touch, I am currently back east at my parents. I haven't really had any time around a computer. I will talk to you all soon.


:peace

[kfog41]

KFog - I dunno... :huh

No problem! I have an idea of what to get. Hey, why can't SS surprise us just once and have another line up of Apes for Comic Con. Bring it on Sideshow!:cool:

[Jessica]

PZ, it's usually just me playing with the SS apes, not my sons. In fact, I would rather not let them play with my action figures because I don't want any accidents--if you know what I mean.

Regarding the photos for the SDCC, did you want an e-mail or did you want actual 4x6 printouts? I want to send you some of Zira in her Escape outfit.

[snickertown]

Thanks for the info, Angel. Never ventured into that site before--I will probably get in more trouble now. I did purchase a Taylor's suit and Brent's suit and undershirt--why oh why? It was just too good of a price...I don't even have any filthy humans...

PZ/ANG - If you happen to know what those boot glyphs look like send a drawing.

ANG - thx for the link! I'll take advantage of that.

KFOG - Let's see how the glyphs turn out and maybe we could trade for another dog tag.

JESS - Mego might have gotten something...close.

Speaking of Brent, finally some clear shots!

[Jessica]

Kfog, I would like the same dog tags for my Brent--how much are they?

[Jessica]

At Toy Anxiety, they have a Sideshow Darth Maul figure--it is on a black body. Is this the same body that they used for the apes--where it is a tad smaller than the humans?

I only tweaked my LG a little last night. I angled his head forward a bit more so he is looking straight ahead instead of a little up now and filled in the major cracks. I am SOOOO glad it's Friday. I will work on him a lot this weekend. I practiced the pleating/folds of his garment. It's so easy with Apoxie but so difficult with clay. Strange.

I just placed another order from Toy Anxiety...a loose caucasian male for $9.99, black pants and turtleneck for $6.00 (For Armando)!!! Wasn't that a good deal? Oh...and that will solve my sizing dillema for the Burke/Virdon costumes.

[Protozaius]

At Toy Anxiety, they have a Sideshow Darth Maul figure--it is on a black body. Is this the same body that they used for the apes--where it is a tad smaller than the humans?

I have that Maul and yes, he is the same size as the Apes.

As for my 8 year old son Alex, he does own the Sideshow Zaius, Cornelius, Zira, Ursus, Slave Taylor and Nova for himself... and he keeps them VERY nice posed on his shelf, just like dear old dad. :rolleyes:

However he has a whole set of Hasbro Apes that he "monkeys" around with... for the HARDCORE play action. :D

[Jessica]

I am a bad girl! I did some minor damage to my wallet today at the fabric store. I bought oodles of fabric. I have no more excuse to go to the fabric store for a very long time. This fabric is just for my sons, so they could have cool PJs and I will probably make dashikis for them. Bad!!! BAD GIRL!!!

[angelofmusic2112]

I just placed another order from Toy Anxiety...a loose caucasian male for $9.99, black pants and turtleneck for $6.00 (For Armando)!!! Wasn't that a good deal? Oh...and that will solve my sizing dillema for the Burke/Virdon costumes.

I just picked up some tall boots, tan pants and a (temporary) brown jacket for Armando from ToyAnxiety. I see that someone else grabbed up all the inexpensive Taylor Astronaut uniforms. Snick? Ironman? Kfog?

[kfog41]

I just picked up some tall boots, tan pants and a (temporary) brown jacket for Armando from ToyAnxiety. I see that someone else grabbed up all the inexpensive Taylor Astronaut uniforms. Snick? Ironman? Kfog?


Not me! I was actually going to snag one, but whoooop they were gone.:monkey2

[kfog41]

Kfog, I would like the same dog tags for my Brent--how much are they?

$2.99 plus tax! I need to fill an order.:monkey1

[Jessica]

Is that just for the dogtags or also the necklace--or the necklace and dogtags one item? If it's for the whole thing, can you add me to the list, then? Why not? I'm spending money left and right here...

[kfog41]

I actually could have had all four of them, because they had been on sale for over a week. Lack of funds kept me from taking advantage of them. Toy anxiety is only 15 miles from me on the same road that I live on.:monkey1

[kfog41]

Is that just for the dogtags or also the necklace--or the necklace and dogtags one item? If it's for the whole thing, can you add me to the list, then? Why not? I'm spending money left and right here...

That price is for both the necklace and dogtags.:rolleyes:

[kfog41]

Hey Jess! How in the world did you pass me by 150 posts?:lsvader:blah:blah:blah:blah:blah:blah:blah: blah

[kfog41]

Is that just for the dogtags or also the necklace--or the necklace and dogtags one item? If it's for the whole thing, can you add me to the list, then? Why not? I'm spending money left and right here...


Oh yea! Of course I can add you. No problem at all. Just one set will do ya?:monkey1

[Jessica]

Kfog, don't you know I have trigger fingers? Yikes--I'm such a chatterbox...Yes, I need only one. I am trying to keep my humans to a minimum. I prefer the apes.

[angelofmusic2112]

I am trying to keep my humans to a minimum. I prefer the apes.

Jess - I'd be willing to bet you'll probably start looking for the humans as well; in time, after you have all the apes.:rolleyes::rolleyes::rolleyes:

[kfog41]

Kfog, don't you know I have trigger fingers? Yikes--I'm such a chatterbox...Yes, I need only one. I am trying to keep my humans to a minimum. I prefer the apes.

Chat all you want, I really enjoy what you have done here. Like Angel says, you will eventually want more humans to compliment the Apes.:monkey1

[angelofmusic2112]

Crap! My electric sander died on me as I was cleaning up various parts the ape wagons. :banghead

My wife doesn't want me buying anymore tools (or ape toys), unless I start working some more overtime or sell some of the things I make. :(

[Jessica]

Angel, it looks like you should offer more of your stuff for sale on Ebay to cover the cost of a new sander. Your stuff sells really well! You should be able to afford one soon before you know it...Your open-mouthed painted gorilla custom heads are great...

[kfog41]

Hi Mark! I wrote you inquiring obout your Lucius sculpt. Thanks, Kent.:monkey1

[kfog41]

Planet of the Apes back pack on eBay for 12" figures... if anyone is interested.

http://cgi.ebay.com/Custom-Planet-of-the-Apes-Custom-Leather-Backpack_W0QQitemZ230249249808QQihZ013QQcategoryZ2 7294QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem#ebayphot ohosting

Hi Angel! I just put a bid in on it. Do you think that it is film accurate?:monkey1

[snickertown]

Crap! My electric sander died on me as I was cleaning up various parts the ape wagons. :banghead

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ANG - Did you hear Chuck Heston's voice in your head saying: You Maniac! You blew it up! :lol

Speaking of maniacs, I'm measuring how big a 1:6 scale TV show spaceship would be. The answer is: HUGE!

IRON - Burke is going to take a couple months. I've spoken with the guy who sculpted the Ape-o-naut kits and he's interested but wants to take a rest before starting up sculpting again.

[kfog41]

Cool looking Chimp Angel! His face reminds me of the young Chimp in Conquest that started the building on fire by turning over that WOK. Remember that one?:monkey3

[kfog41]

Now your talkin! That is a great idea! :monkey3

[Jessica]

Angel, I really love the way you have haired up the arms on that chimp. They look fantastic and the painting is awesome as well. Kfog is right--he does look like that chimp that started a fire in Conquest. Angel maybe Ironman would like some of those items before they go on Ebay.

Snick, I had a feeling that spaceship would be HUGE!!!! Are you still going to go ahead with it? Will you have space for it?

Want to work a little on my LG now. I noticed that he had a dowager's hump on his back so I broke the clay off last night and this morning my son asked how come his back exploded. I said that I did that on purpose because it wasn't shaped the way I wanted it to be.

One set of PJs done and another half done. That will be 3 sets of PJs in one week! I don't know if I should finish that last set before I go to bed or work on the LG...decisions...decisions...

[Jessica]

Angel I think you could easily glue together a more accurate backpack out of real leather, and the blocky shape would hold better than the material they used for the backpack. It looks cute, though...Good luck with the bidding, Kfog. Angel, didn't one of your gorillas already have a backpack or am I not remembering correctly? If they do, where did you get it?

[Jessica]

Did anybody here buy the custom painted gorilla on Ebay yesterday? It started at $1.00 and I put a maximum of $15, but somebody else won it for $16.50. I think the s/h was $8. Not a bad purchase though for the clever ape who ended up with him...

[angelofmusic2112]

Angel, I really love the way you have haired up the arms on that chimp. They look fantastic and the painting is awesome as well. Kfog is right--he does look like that chimp that started a fire in Conquest. Angel maybe Ironman would like some of those items before they go on Ebay.

Snick, I had a feeling that spaceship would be HUGE!!!! Are you still going to go ahead with it? Will you have space for it?

Want to work a little on my LG now. I noticed that he had a dowager's hump on his back so I broke the clay off last night and this morning my son asked how come his back exploded. I said that I did that on purpose because it wasn't shaped the way I wanted it to be.

One set of PJs done and another half done. That will be 3 sets of PJs in one week! I don't know if I should finish that last set before I go to bed or work on the LG...decisions...decisions...

Go ahead and finish the kidsPJ's, unless there a hump in the back. If that's the case, you better call it a night. :angelsmil

[angelofmusic2112]

Did anybody here buy the custom painted gorilla on Ebay yesterday? It started at $1.00 and I put a maximum of $15, but somebody else won it for $16.50. I think the s/h was $8. Not a bad purchase though for the clever ape who ended up with him...

I don't know what you're refering to Jess. Do you have the item number on eBay or a weblink I can click on?

[Jessica]

Angel, can I see a photo of the Hasbro backpacks? I think you posted them once before but it would be like finding a needle in a haystack in this megathread. I ended up working on the LG last night, patching in the hole I carved out of his back and fluffing up his robe--just easy stuff so I will finish the PJ bottoms today. The kids want me to make them a set of PJs every weekend. Are they nuts?

Here's the gorilla that went for cheap: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=230247552179&ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:IT&ih=013

Angel I really like that open mouth Cornelius with teeth. He looks great. Did you do a repaint, too? It's very impressive.

[Jessica]

Hi Duane! Time to come out of lurking!!

I just finished some very easy sewing projects: PJ bottoms, 1 pair of shorts, and a pillow case! I want to make a top to match the shorts for my toddler, but I need to get ready to go to the movies.

I decided to work on the LG last night because it was a quiet activity. The sewing machine is in the hallway on a cabinet, so it makes a lot of noise when I sew.

[angelofmusic2112]

Jess- So I take it you have spoke with Duane before? I think (if I remember correctly) he was into Mego Figures and just starting to get into the Sideshow Figures.

[angelofmusic2112]

Time to eat that brunch I mentioned earlier. I'll take some pictures of the backpack and I'll use a better camera. I'll also repost some pictures of Caspy so you guys can see his face better.

[kfog41]

Angel, can I see a photo of the Hasbro backpacks? I think you posted them once before but it would be like finding a needle in a haystack in this megathread. I ended up working on the LG last night, patching in the hole I carved out of his back and fluffing up his robe--just easy stuff so I will finish the PJ bottoms today. The kids want me to make them a set of PJs every weekend. Are they nuts?

Here's the gorilla that went for cheap: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=230247552179&ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:IT&ih=013

Angel I really like that open mouth Cornelius with teeth. He looks great. Did you do a repaint, too? It's very impressive.

Hi Jess! Wasn't me, I never new about it. I don't bid if someone from the forum is bidding. Also, I think that the open mouth Cornelius looks awsome.:monkey5

[kfog41]

Check out this crazy coat...

Hey Angel, that is a really cool looking suit. Where did you get it?:cool:

[angelofmusic2112]

I purchased two different Frank Sinatra figures. One had one all black suit and the other had the jacket and pants that Cornelius is currently wearing.

[kfog41]

I thought that I recognized that suit. Pretty cool and the right time period.:monkey1

[kfog41]

This picture of Milo came out better today...

He looks like Milo and could also pass for Dr. Galen from the Movie. I think that his name was Dr. Galen!:monkey5

[Jessica]

Angel, that's not the backpack I remember in this thread. Yes, I spoke to Duane before. I told him to get his ape goodness here because he won't get it anywhere else.

That Cornelius jacket from the Frank Sinatra figure looks really great!

Caspy pictures, though not very clear, look spot on. He looks awesome...

The Milo pictures look great, too!

Gee I'm starving. I'm hiding out upstairs while my husband gets lunch ready. I'm only coming down to eat, and then we go to the movies.

[jungle jom]

Angel, I have to say that I hate that backpack on the gorilla, not at all screen accurate. It could be used for Burke Virdon or Galen however.

That Milo in the spacesuit really IS impressive. You have really improved on the Sideshow sculpt by opening his mouth!

Caspy is just great, I really love that!

And as always... Your greatest achievement... The Wagon! I still am waiting to see it in all it's painted glory!

I sewed the first of many leather strips into the Nova costume yesterday. I didn't have much time. I spent the better part of the day trying to fix my problems with the bank. They still have some of my funds messed up and it's been months working over the same problems. At this point I will settle for nothing less than the dismissal of the employee who screwed up things when I deposited a good deal of money many many months ago. It was supposed to go into a tax deferred account but ended up in a non-tax sheltered account. It seems they don't know how to rectify the situation. I can't tell you how much free time has been waisted with these clowns!

Regardless... The outfit is nearly done. I just hope next Saturday isn't waisted like this one was!

[Jessica]

Jungle, good luck to you. I was just thinking that I have not seen you in Central City for quite some time. I thought perhaps you were busy with overtime, but that is not the case as you just stated. I hope they are able to rectify the situation so that you are not at any loss (except for your time, which you did not have much to begin with!).

[angelofmusic2112]

Angel, that's not the backpack I remember in this thread. Yes, I spoke to Duane before. I told him to get his ape goodness here because he won't get it anywhere else.

That Cornelius jacket from the Frank Sinatra figure looks really great!

Caspy pictures, though not very clear, look spot on. He looks awesome...

The Milo pictures look great, too!

Gee I'm starving. I'm hiding out upstairs while my husband gets lunch ready. I'm only coming down to eat, and then we go to the movies.

What are you going to see with your family? It's gotta be Ironman!

[angelofmusic2112]

Angel, I have to say that I hate that backpack on the gorilla, not at all screen accurate. It could be used for Burke Virdon or Galen however.

That Milo in the spacesuit really IS impressive. You have really improved on the Sideshow sculpt by opening his mouth!

Caspy is just great, I really love that!

Hey JJ - it's great to have you back with us! I know you're really busy, I guess I miss the old days when you were here more often.

In the case of the Hasbro backpack - I still like it on the gorillas. I know it's not screen accurate, but somes things simply have to wait. In time, who knows, maybe it will be on the back of Burke or Virdon...

Thanks for the nice comment on Milo. I like the Ape-o-nauts much better with that new chimp head.

I'll try to take some new pictures of Caspy again. I didn't have time to shoot any new ones and post them earlier... perhaps later tonite.

[angelofmusic2112]

Jess - you're probably thinking of Snicks resin backpack that he had sculpted.

[snickertown]

ANG - The pix look incredible! Your Milo and opened mouthed chimp look amazing. Sorry to hear that Sticks and my wagons were at the center of the mayhem regarding the sander. :(

JESS - I'm not sure if I'm going to move forward with a 1:6 scale space ship. I have the room for it but it would be so BIG! Around 36" long and 24" wide and 12" high. It would either be made out of wood or that godawful clay that the glyphs were made from. If we used clay the ship would have to be molded and cast which would cost a fortune. If I can find a cheap and easy way to do it I'll move ahead with it.

[kfog41]

ANG - The pix look incredible! Your Milo and opened mouthed chimp look amazing. Sorry to hear that Sticks and my wagons were at the center of the mayhem regarding the sander. :(

JESS - I'm not sure if I'm going to move forward with a 1:6 scale space ship. I have the room for it but it would be so BIG! Around 36" long and 24" wide and 12" high. It would either be made out of wood or that godawful clay that the glyphs were made from. If we used clay the ship would have to be molded and cast which would cost a fortune. If I can find a cheap and easy way to do it I'll move ahead with it.

Hey Snick! Why not just make the front part of the ship, the cabin, and the sleeping quarters. One at a time of course.:cool:

[jungle jom]

I really do love that Caspy! Nice to see some new angles of it. The profile shot is dead on.

Now what about the fat man? (Victor Buono)

The Snick backpack really looks perfect. Just like the one in "Beneath".

[Jessica]

Angel--that backpack of Snick's is the one I was remembering!! It is soooooo perfect. I'm sure you could make one just like it. My camera also sucks at taking photos with a flash--I only take photos during the day. Everytime I use the flash I hate the gloss of the faces or the colors come out garish. I forgot about the fatman. What happened to that guy? I remembered from early on that you were working on him and it looked great from what I remember...

Ironman is the movie we are watching next week. Today we watched Forbidden Kingdom. I really love Hong Kong epics especially if they have martial arts (I'm a sucker for Samurai movies, too), and I watched it only because it was the same martial arts choreographer for Crouching Tiger.

Snick, there must be something you could make the spaceship with. It's just the curves of it that make it so difficult to reconstruct. It would be gigantic, anyway, and casting it would be impossibly expensive.

[kfog41]

Snicks backpack looks to be the same version that Matt Sotis has on his website. Matts is Mego scale though!:D

[snickertown]

Thx for the kind words regarding the backpack. I have the mold but I'm almost out of resin. Once I get more I can make some for the crew.

JESS - I'm thinking a thick cardboard would be a great material to make the spaceship out of.

KFOG - Hmmmmmm. A sleep chamber could be easy and fun to make.

[angelofmusic2112]

Now what about the fat man? (Victor Buono)


I started painting the fat man (Victor Buono) sometime ago Jungle... Although he has a mouth, he really needs some thin lips. I haven't found the time to do give him any. I stopped working on him several months ago because of this. :(

[angelofmusic2112]

ANG - The pix look incredible! Your Milo and opened mouthed chimp look amazing.

Thanks SNICK. :)

Sorry to hear that Sticks and my wagons were at the center of the mayhem regarding the sander. :(


Those Black and Decker sanders never last me more than 1 year. This will be the 3rd one in 3 years! (I should send the sanders warranty card this time around huh?)

[Jessica]

Snick, you can always use that craft foam--maybe the thicker kind. It bends easily and comes in white.

[angelofmusic2112]

Snick, there must be something you could make the spaceship with. It's just the curves of it that make it so difficult to reconstruct. It would be gigantic, anyway, and casting it would be impossibly expensive.


To hell with building the Icarus in 1/6 scale. Make it true size and just move into into it! :cool:

[angelofmusic2112]

JESS - I'm thinking a thick cardboard would be a great material to make the spaceship out of.

You should be able to coat the cardboard in in layers of fiberglass. I think fiberglass is the way to go... that's what I would do.

[angelofmusic2112]

JESS - I'm not sure if I'm going to move forward with a 1:6 scale space ship. I have the room for it but it would be so BIG! Around 36" long and 24" wide and 12" high. It would either be made out of wood or that godawful clay that the glyphs were made from.

If we used clay the ship would have to be molded and cast which would cost a fortune. If I can find a cheap and easy way to do it I'll move ahead with it.

SNICK - There was a special on TV recently, and the demonstrated how they made the molds for the dinosaur bones before casting them. I think we could use the technique and that would make the project much cheap...

I'll tell you about it sometime, maybe out next phone conversation.

[Jessica]

Snick, I am thinking your 1/6 scale ship would have to be taller than 12 inches high because the astronauts need to be able to stand straight inside. It needs to be a bit taller than that and everything needs to be just a little bit bigger than what you listed.

I can't take my mind off of that backpack, Snick. Please keep me in mind when you get around to casting them. Let me know what I can do in return.

[snickertown]

Snick, I am thinking your 1/6 scale ship would have to be taller than 12 inches high because the astronauts need to be able to stand straight inside. It needs to be a bit taller than that and everything needs to be just a little bit bigger than what you listed.

JESS - I'm headed to Joanne's after work. Are you thinking the ship should be made out of foamcore? That would be an Interesting idea.

JESS - Good point. The ship would have to be bigger than 12." The inspiration for the ship idea is this attached photo.

ANG - The dinosaur people seem to be able to make a cast real easy.

ANG is right we need to make a 1:1 ship. I wonder if I can get my sculptor to make it for under $300? :lol

[Jessica]

Snick, I have seen somebody make ships out of foamcore. The rounded areas of the ship will be difficult to do but not impossible. The person bevels the cuts where the seams are. I was thinking of the craft foam that easily bends.

Wow that photo is crazy cool. I want to make one now...but only Mego scale because it's smaller.

I worked on the right hand of the LG. Very difficult with Apoxie because I was not using armature so the Apoxie refused to retain its shape. After about five or six tries, just as the Apoxie was about to cure and was almost impossible to shape I was able to make this:

http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn102/apecityoutfitters/LG002.jpg

I know it doesn't match the other hand but I will Apoxie the other hand and also this latest hand and re-hair so they both match.

[angelofmusic2112]

Looking Good Jess! I really like the details of that ape hand and little bit of sculpture I can see.

[Jessica]

Wow. Busy guy! That open-mouthed Caesar looks really great!! I get so inspired looking at your work.

[Jessica]

Wha??????

Hasslein curve??????

[angelofmusic2112]

Wow. Busy guy! That open-mouthed Caesar looks really great!! I get so inspired looking at your work.

Thnx Jess, I totally agree with you. Open mouthed Caesar looks really cool already. :bunnydanc:bunnydanc:bunnydanc

[enaud]

Hi Duane! Time to come out of lurking!!

Looks as if my cover is blown....I've been officially called out:wacky

[snickertown]

What the.... Let's try that again...

Here are a few of the many heads laying around my home.

ANG - That's a great photo of the chimp heads. Lucius is incredible. BTW, thx for the fiberglass tip. I've never worked with it but will check it out.

JESS - Oddly enough I happen to have an extra backpack taking up space but it's kind of painted. If that works it could be in the mail tomorrow. One of your resin boots is with my sculptor who is using it to redo the boot glyph but that should be back by the wknd.

The LG is looking mighty fine. It's a great project.

[kfog41]

By the way, has anyone ever had their Law Giver sculpt painted? My painter has not written me back, so I think that I am out of luck going that way. Any suggestions?:monkey1

[kfog41]

What the.... Let's try that again...

Here are a few of the many heads laying around my home. Some need teeth and most require painting.

I really love that open mouthed caesar also. Pretty cool.:D

[Hasslein]

Angel, I always love to see what's in the background of your photos. Who did you use for Breck, or is at original sculpt? Glad I finally got to see Frank, he is really cool.

[Jessica]

Snick, I don't remember much from when I used to make model airplanes, but there is this very thin material called carbon fiber that you could use to strengthen whatever you will decide to use for your Icarus. I don't remember if it comes in sheets. I have already used fiberglass cloth too but I remember that it was quite a messy undertaking. Perhaps now they have improved with whatever it is you use to adhere it to your projects.

If you can spare that backpack, Snick, I would love to have it. Let me know what I can do in return. It's definitely the one I remembered seeing from when I started reading the posts starting from page one....

Uh oh...another Hasslein curve I'm experiencing.

It's rather....slow....to....post....a...quick...reply. .....

And Enaud---glad to see you have stepped out of the shadows. Welcome to our little corner here. Central City is the best place ever. Do not hesitate to chatter away with the rest of us monkeys. Monkey chatter is music to my ears.

[snickertown]

Snick, I don't remember much from when I used to make model airplanes, but there is this very thin material called carbon fiber that you could use to strengthen whatever you will decide to use for your Icarus.

If you can spare that backpack, Snick, I would love to have it. Let me know what I can do in return. It's definitely the one I remembered seeing from when I started reading the posts starting from page one....



That is what my sculptor was thinking too. I also have to research this fiberglass idea.

JESS - How would you feel about making a shirt for Virdon? I would be more than happy to kick in some cash too.

KFOG - My LG head is with Matt S waiting to be painted.

[angelofmusic2112]

Looks as if my cover is blown....I've been officially called out:wacky

Glad to have you here Duane! A BIG :welcome to you. :)

[angelofmusic2112]

ANG - That's a great photo of the chimp heads. Lucius is incredible. BTW, thx for the fiberglass tip. I've never worked with it but will check it out.

Snick - You must be impressed with the number of ape heads vs. the quality. None of them are even done yet.


JESS - Oddly enough I happen to have an extra backpack taking up space but it's kind of painted. If that works it could be in the mail tomorrow. One of your resin boots is with my sculptor who is using it to redo the boot glyph but that should be back by the wknd.

The LG is looking mighty fine. It's a great project.

Snick did you make a mold of the backpack?

[angelofmusic2112]

Angel, I always love to see what's in the background of your photos. Who did you use for Breck, or is at original sculpt? Glad I finally got to see Frank, he is really cool.

Hasslein - I used the Sideshow 007 James Bond figure for Gov. Breck. (George Lazenby)

[angelofmusic2112]

I'm at work... and I know the replacement Armando sculpt arrived today! I got my fingers crossed and hope that she resized it correctly. I'm going to just scream if it's wrong again. I'll let you all know more about that later on tonite... :angelsmil

[angelofmusic2112]

... by the way, that painted Caspy head (along with the round glasses) that I offered to everyone here at SSF has officially been sold. :angelsmil

[angelofmusic2112]

Sticks, PZ and Dr. Zaius haven't stopped in, and are all long overdue with some news.

[angelofmusic2112]

I better log off and stop all this babbling or else everyone might confuse me for Jessica. :lol:lol:lol

[Jessica]

I better log off and stop all this babbling or else everyone might confuse me for Jessica. :lol:lol:lol

Hey!!! I can't help it--I've got trigger fingers...

Angel, I have butterflies in my stomach...waiting and waiting for the day to end so you can let us know what happened with Armando. I am hoping for the best. I think she must have gotten it right...I hope I don't hear your scream on this side of the Mississippi....

Congrats on selling that Caspy head. Sometimes it's better not to deal with Evilbay.

Snick, I can make a Burke shirt for you in exchange for that yummilicious backpack!!! My human arrived from that Toy store than Angel posted so I can get the sizing correct.

Duane--I just figured out what Enaud is on my way to work while stuck in traffic. Duh!! Glad to see you are here...

[snickertown]

Snick - You must be impressed with the number of ape heads vs. the quality. None of them are even done yet.

Snick did you make a mold of the backpack?

The heads look like they were painted really well. I thought they were finished.

The backpack has been molded.

JESS - I acutally need Virdon's shirt (the reddish color). In reality I need Burke too but Virdon is the first on customising block. I'd gladly throw some cash your way if you wanted to make both.

[Jessica]

I forgot to say that I took a saw to my LG's left hand this morning, the one resting on the table. I noticed that the sleeve was in a wrong angle to begin with, and the hand was also not angled properly---I sawed off the bottom part of the sleeve just above the hand, and then I broke off the hand in chunks. I left a mess for me to vacuum later tonight when I get home. I will try to rework the left hand tonight.

http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn102/apecityoutfitters/LG004.jpg

[Jessica]

Snick--I know that Hasslein reminded me who is who but I still keep getting the two mixed up. I am not sure if I have the right fabric for that one yet--maybe I do. I think I have a pair of pants that I don't like anymore, but I need to look at the screenshots again from Angel. Don't worry about fronting the cash. I really love that backpack.

[Jessica]

Kfog, I forgot to say good luck with the painting of your LG--or finding a painter. Have you ever tried painting yourself? Maybe you should try your hand at painting...??

[Protozaius]

By the way, has anyone ever had their Law Giver sculpt painted? My painter has not written me back, so I think that I am out of luck going that way. Any suggestions?

I'm patiently awaiting the arrival of my painted Lawgiver as well. It's at the painter's lair as we speak... but I dare not ask him anything even close to an ETA, fearing that it might tack on another week or two to the wait. :banghead :banghead:banghead

Them artists are a temperamental lot. :monkey3 :monkey3 :monkey3

And Jess, I have tried my shaking hand at painting myself over the years and the results make the monkeys cry. :monkey2 :monkey2 :monkey2

And Angel, there's no new news to report... I work at a theater and we have been busy getting ready for the summer splash of films so I have only time to lurk here at thread but not post. :D

[snickertown]

Snick--I know that Hasslein reminded me who is who but I still keep getting the two mixed up. I am not sure if I have the right fabric for that one yet--maybe I do. I think I have a pair of pants that I don't like anymore, but I need to look at the screenshots again from Angel. Don't worry about fronting the cash. I really love that backpack.

JESS - Notta problem. I'll make sure you'll be swimming with pix before you start. You don't have to buy the material I'll keep my eyes open and find something suitable. I just need you to thread the machine and weave your magic. If you are going to make Armando's jacket can I somehow get into the mix with that too?

ANG - I'm glad Armando arrived! That's great news.

[Protozaius]

I'm glad Armando arrived! That's great news.

Me too... I can't wait to hear and/or see the results. :D

[Jessica]

Snick, it would be awesome if you can find the material for Virdon's shirt. I've been looking and I would prefer the right color and not have to deal with fabric dye. Armando's jacket looks scary...I will need to have in hand a jacket with the right proportions and I can use that as a pattern. I won't take apart the jacket--I will lay it down on the fabric and cut around it. It's what I do for my kid's PJs. I've got your back when we cross that bridge.

[Jessica]

PZ, I am glad to hear you are well--just busy. And our poor Jungle has been living a nightmare.

I am thinking of Ironman and Sticks and hoping all is well.....

I think those are the main players of Central City. Did I forget anybody? Most of Ape Council have posted within the last week...even Hasslein! And now, Duane :)

[angelofmusic2112]

Dang that girl sure writes an awful lot! :google:google:google

[Jessica]

WELLL?????????? What about Armando? I haven't heard your screaming yet....so maybe he's ok?

I don't know why I am waiting so nervously....

Am I going to hear that growl before the gorillas charge through the cornfield?

[Ironman1188]

Looks good to me.

[Jessica]

YESSSSSS!!!! He looks frickin' GREAT!!!! He looks as wonderful as Snick's Brent!!!!!

[Jessica]

This calls for a couple of dancing Chewies and some happy bananas....

:chew :chew :banana :banana

[Jessica]

Yes...BEAUTIFUL eye candy....luscious and scrumptious

[angelofmusic2112]

:elefant:bunnydanc:elefant:bunnydanc:elefant

[angelofmusic2112]

Jess - Someday soon, you can have your circus Armando feed your "horsey" a carrot while Caesar rides the pony under the circus bigtop... :lol

[Jessica]

Of course! Except that I will have to sculpt a larger carrot and get a larger horsey! :D

Wow--I am sooooo relieved that the Armando sculpt came out so well. So...who's the next sculpt and who will lead the charge...you or Snick? Hopefully it will be an APE?????:naughty

[snickertown]

Snick, it would be awesome if you can find the material for Virdon's shirt. I've been looking and I would prefer the right color and not have to deal with fabric dye. Armando's jacket looks scary...I will need to have in hand a jacket with the right proportions and I can use that as a pattern. I won't take apart the jacket--I will lay it down on the fabric and cut around it. It's what I do for my kid's PJs. I've got your back when we cross that bridge.

JESS - Excellent! Project Virdon and Armando are now in effect. I have a jacket. Feel Free to rip it apart seam by seam.

ANG - Armando is perfect! Thank you for handling this. There was a lot that went into getting this head made so we could have a great figure for our collection. You Did It and THANK YOU!!!!

[Hasslein]

Yes, Angel, thanks for making Armando happen. That was my # 1 wish list figure.

[kfog41]

I agree! The sculpt looks really good. I am not sure where to get the clothes for him though.:monkey1

[kfog41]

What do these Gorillas think?:monkey1

[Jessica]

They are saying, when they saw Jess's Lawgiver....

He bleeds! The Lawgiver bleeds!!!!

[kfog41]

Good one Jess!:rotfl:rotfl:rotfl:lol:lol:lol

[Jessica]

Kfog, I just had a thought...there is this guy that might be able to paint your LG. I have seen his work and his painting is fantastic--he would be able to bring out the rock qualities of the LG. Do you want me to ask him? I don't know how much he would charge. I will try to look for a photo of his work so you can see his painting style. Stay tuned...

[kfog41]

Kfog, I just had a thought...there is this guy that might be able to paint your LG. I have seen his work and his painting is fantastic--he would be able to bring out the rock qualities of the LG. Do you want me to ask him? I don't know how much he would charge. I will try to look for a photo of his work so you can see his painting style. Stay tuned...


Hi Jess! That would be great! I would like a really good paint job to compliment this incredible sculpt that Angel did. Thanks, Kent.:D

[Jessica]

Here's some of his work. He usually works in 9 inch tall figures, but if he can work that tiny, he can definitely bring some of that work on your LG. Let me know what you think of his work and if this is the painting style you like. I think it would look great on the LG but I don't know what you were going after...

http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn102/apecityoutfitters/P1010266.jpg

http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn102/apecityoutfitters/P1010210.jpg

[Jessica]

Or, you can try Matt S....I missed that suggestion from Snick earlier...

[jungle jom]

PZ, I am glad to hear you are well--just busy. And our poor Jungle has been living a nightmare.

I am thinking of Ironman and Sticks and hoping all is well.....

I think those are the main players of Central City. Did I forget anybody? Most of Ape Council have posted within the last week...even Hasslein! And now, Duane :)

Yeah! You guys don't know the half of it. I just got off from a 14 and 1/4 hour day with no lunch break! I hate the elections! Obama and Clinton are draining the life out of me. Why can't Hillary just throw in the towel and let the inevitable happen? I don't care who wins but these Tuesday primaries are killing me...

Angel, The Armando is looking real good. That oversized one was an Obama Nation.......... ...I mean Abomination.

See what too much of this politics does to you?

The pics of your incomplete Armando with Caesar is a great teaser photo of what we will see in the near future.

[Jessica]

Sharing a photo from the POTA Yahoo groups in case you guys don't frequent that...I have never seen this angle before. It looks to be from a deleted scene...

http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn102/apecityoutfitters/38220006.jpg

[snickertown]

Wow--I am sooooo relieved that the Armando sculpt came out so well. So...who's the next sculpt and who will lead the charge...you or Snick? Hopefully it will be an APE?????:naughty

After seeing Ada's Armando I'm gearing up for her to do a Burke head.

[Hasslein]

I'd be in for Burke.

[Jessica]

After seeing Ada's Armando I'm gearing up for her to do a Burke head.

Remember that for every five sculpts, Ada gives you the next (sixth sculpt) free...which is why I think it should be you or Angel to lead the charge...I prefer my monkeys to men though...:monkey1

[Protozaius]

I'd really like to hire her once again to make Dr. Honorius, Dr. Maximumus and The President of the Assembly. Then, sometime down the road, I can cast my entire Tribunal scene and sell it to those who are interested... what do you guys think?

What do I think? Do you even have to ask? :monkey3 :monkey3 :monkey3

I'm glad to hear that you are planning on selling the entire Tribunal scene in the forseeable future... which means I better start saving... um, now. :D

[Protozaius]

I prefer my monkeys to men though...:monkey1

What she said. Bring on the monkeys! :monkey5 :monkey5 :monkey5

I understand the interest in the Burke head though (I know my son would probably buy one since Burke is his favorite ASNA-naut. Mine will always be Taylor:D) but... I REALLY like to see the sculptor tackle a monkey. Preferably one of Angel's Tribunal orangutans. :monkey3 :monkey3 :monkey3

[Jessica]

I would put in my vote for the President of the Assembly, so Angel can get going on that outfit :monkey5:monkey5:monkey5

Hasslein, Snick = Burke

PZ, Jess, Angel = one orangutan from the tribunal scene

That's the unofficial tally for now...

[kfog41]

KFog where's the gorilla with the giraffe neck? He should be in the photo as well.

Hi Mark! I may have to find a smaller body for him. He does not look that great on a SS body. :peace

[kfog41]

Last night, I made the mold boxes and I surrounded about half of the Armando head (and the Ursus Helmet) in clay. 50% of the rubber molds were completed last night for both of these two items.

Today, I removed the clay from each of them and poured the other halves of the rubber molds for both Armando and the Ursus Helmet. Tomorrow, they'll be dry and I'll start pouring the resin. I want to mail the UNPAINTED heads out on Saturday.

Just wanted you guys to know you'll be getting your unpainted heads soon very soon. (Those of you who wanted painted heads you'll be waiting longer...)

I also owe PZ, Jessica, Sticks and Snick one of my Ursus helmets. I'll be making those for you guys over the next couple of days as well.

Can I get a helmet too?:bow:crying:wave

[Ironman1188]

I would put in my vote for the President of the Assembly, so Angel can get going on that outfit :monkey5:monkey5:monkey5

Hasslein, Snick = Burke

PZ, Jess, Angel = one orangutan from the tribunal scene

That's the unofficial tally for now...

Make mine: BURKE!!!

[Jessica]

I am so FRICKIN DISAPPOINTED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Words cannot describe how unhappy I am feeling this moment....:monkey2:monkey2:monkey2:monkey2

I just missed a big screen showing of Planet of the Apes at the Castro in San Francisco, just thirty bloody minutes away from me....and if I had taken off straight from work it would have been 20 minutes. I have not seen it shown in over 15 years at a big screen theater. I didn't even realize it until somebody posted it on the POTA Yahoo group just now. Why? Oh WHY???????? Life sucks....big time. :banghead :banghead :banghead

[jungle jom]

I am so FRICKIN DISAPPOINTED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Words cannot describe how unhappy I am feeling this moment....:monkey2:monkey2:monkey2:monkey2

I just missed a big screen showing of Planet of the Apes at the Castro in San Francisco, just thirty bloody minutes away from me....and if I had taken off straight from work it would have been 20 minutes. I have not seen it shown in over 15 years at a big screen theater. I didn't even realize it until somebody posted it on the POTA Yahoo group just now. Why? Oh WHY???????? Life sucks....big time. :banghead :banghead :banghead

Cheer up Jess. Just think of HD/Blue-Ray up-coming releases. Classic films are always best enjoyed at home, with a good home theater. To hell with the audience experience.

You need a big screen theater for new releases, and you need that shared experience, of an audience, to create a new classic.

[Jessica]

You're right, Jungle. There's no reason to curl up into a ball and die just yet.

[Protozaius]

Is the classic Planet of the Apes Saga slanted to the Blu-ray treatment soon? I haven't heard any details.

I'm not sure how good the print was for the San Francisco screening, but the last time I saw the original film on the big screen (over ten years ago) the print was quite bad. Still it was fun seeing on the big screen again. :D

[Jessica]

It was supposed to be the brand new 35mm print...Is that the one that was released on DVD as a 6-pack, with Behind Planet of the Apes?

[snickertown]

I also owe PZ, Jessica, Sticks and Snick one of my Ursus helmets. I'll be making those for you guys over the next couple of days as well.

ANG - Fantastic! Thank you!!!!! That helmet is going towards an Ironman inspired Urko figure I've been putting together for a couple years.

ALL - No worries on apes vs. human 1:6 heads. I really need a Burke to finish off my tv show motif.

[Ursus3978]

Is the classic Planet of the Apes Saga slanted to the Blu-ray treatment soon? I haven't heard any details.

I'm not sure how good the print was for the San Francisco screening, but the last time I saw the original film on the big screen (over ten years ago) the print was quite bad. Still it was fun seeing on the big screen again. :D

Every couple of years the original film will show up here in NYC. Decent prints.
But...
The last time I saw it I was kind of surprised to find the theater pretty packed on a Saturday afternoon.
"Wow, look at all the POTA fans" I thought.
So the movie starts, and Heston starts his opening monologue and I notice laughs through out the theater that lasted almost the whole movie.
It seemed that the majority of the people there were there to just laugh at the movie, a la Mystery Science Theater!
I was so pissed off!

Between that and cell phones and babies crying and people talking in general, it's almost not worth going to the movies at all anymore.
:(

-Ray

[stickman]

I also owe PZ, Jessica, Sticks and Snick one of my Ursus helmets. I'll be making those for you guys over the next couple of days as well.

Wow, Great Angel. Thats awfully nice of you, thanks a bunch. My general sure can use a better fitting helmet, as you all will hopefully soon see.

I got back into town late Tuesday night. I saved sending my SideShow film till I returned because I wanted to show a few people and get feedback. Happily everyone loved it. I had one minor tweak to make and shipped it out yesterday. :banana

So, when it comes down to voting time, please remember the APES! I hope SideShow will. :joy

[Jessica]

Every couple of years the original film will show up here in NYC. Decent prints.
But...
The last time I saw it I was kind of surprised to find the theater pretty packed on a Saturday afternoon.
"Wow, look at all the POTA fans" I thought.
So the movie starts, and Heston starts his opening monologue and I notice laughs through out the theater that lasted almost the whole movie.
It seemed that the majority of the people there were there to just laugh at the movie, a la Mystery Science Theater!
I was so pissed off!

Between that and cell phones and babies crying and people talking in general, it's almost not worth going to the movies at all anymore.
:(

-Ray

There's always the bunch of stupid humans that you want to grab by the throat and put a gag on...I know. Those are the ones that need to be tagged for target practice so I can shoot them. But it is rather cool and rare to see it on the big screen. It's been more than 15 years for me since I saw it last at the Paramount in Oakland.

Ray, :welcome!! I have never seen you before in Central City.

[angelofmusic2112]

With a name like Ursus3978 you a very worthy (and quite welcome) to visit us more often. It's good to have more company here! :)

[angelofmusic2112]

Jess - I was wondering what you thought of that Aldo gorilla head from SNICK. You haven't mentioned it...

[stickman]

Jess - I was wondering what you thought of that Aldo gorilla head from SNICK. You haven't mentioned it...

Angel, I've been wondering what you thought of the picture I sent you? You still haven't given me any feedback, or reply. :confused:


Have I been banished from Ape City? :google :lol

[Ursus3978]

With a name like Ursus3978 you a very worthy (and quite welcome) to visit us more often. It's good to have more company here! :)

Thanks.

I've posted from time to time here.
I love all the custom stuff I've been seeing. It's all great work.

Glad you like my screen name (even though I have the year wrong for Ursus. It should be 3955!)

-Ray
www.rayalma.com

[Jessica]

Jess - I was wondering what you thought of that Aldo gorilla head from SNICK. You haven't mentioned it...

He will send it when he has my other stuff ready. I think one of my boots are with his sculptor for sizing.

[stickman]

Thanks.

I've posted from time to time here.
I love all the custom stuff I've been seeing. It's all great work.

Glad you like my screen name (even though I have the year wrong for Ursus. It should be 3955!)

-Ray
www.rayalma.com

Welcome to the site Ray. :chew

[stickman]

Hello Jess,


I noticed your ANSA mego size suits a while back. GREAT job. I wonder if Diamond select will be making any of these. I think they did a great job on their upcoming Star Trek TOS Sulu figure. There has also been rumors of them redesigning their Gorn figure to be more screen accurate then the original release. I think Diamond Select is a great up and coming company. I bought a Star Trek Prop phaser, and communicator, and both are excellent. The Communicator rocks, and has some weight to it, not just a flimsy piece of plastic. I can't wait for them to release the Tricorder!

[stickman]

I received my FZ Dr. Z from SideShow while I was away. I am so happy that someone posted a while back that he was still available. Did anyone else put an order in? If not, I strongly recommend you do. Jess are you listening? With only 500 made, he is sure to be heavily sought after by future collectors. I love the gloves and boots on this figure.

[Jessica]

Sticks, I think Kfog tried to purchase one but he said they were sold out so I didn't even try...Snick is going to hook me up with the boots and I will probably have to sculpt his hands myself.

And...WELCOME BACK!

[stickman]

Sticks, I think Kfog tried to purchase one but he said they were sold out so I didn't even try...Snick is going to hook me up with the boots and I will probably have to sculpt his hands myself.

And...WELCOME BACK!

Thank you so much Jess, it feels good to be back. It was a little tough being back east at my parents, they have a very slow computer which made reading this thread with all these posts nearly impossible. :lol


Dr. Z is reported to be sold out, and I am not sure how K-Fog tried to order, you must put him on your wait list. Within a week he should be converted over to processing now. You might want to still give it a shot, You'll have nothing to lose. I can't wait to see some more of your outfits. Will you be doing strickly POTA? If you ever trickle over to Star Trek TOS, I think my Klingons could use a new Silver/Black outfit. :D

[Jessica]

Sticks, I placed my order and I'm on a waitlist--so if it happens it's meant to be and if not, then something better will come along...PERHAPS SS WILL CREATE MORE APES!!! That would be a dream come true...

I'm making Ironman and Snick Virdon clothing, and then I haven't seen it yet but I am waiting for somebody to send me their fat Mego body so I will sew together a Fat Scotty red uniform from Star Trek. I am sure I can do other stuff, but I won't do anything other than apes unless somebody asked.

[snickertown]

He will send it when he has my other stuff ready. I think one of my boots are with his sculptor for sizing.

JESS - That is correct. The boot glyph hasn't been sculpted yet. He was working on the Icarus display. Thx for the reminder about Aldo I'll make sure he goes out in the same package.

Ironman is getting a Virdon outfit? Cool. I'm in good company.

[stickman]

Sticks, I placed my order and I'm on a waitlist--so if it happens it's meant to be and if not, then something better will come along...PERHAPS SS WILL CREATE MORE APES!!! That would be a dream come true...

I'm making Ironman and Snick Virdon clothing, and then I haven't seen it yet but I am waiting for somebody to send me their fat Mego body so I will sew together a Fat Scotty red uniform from Star Trek. I am sure I can do other stuff, but I won't do anything other than apes unless somebody asked.

Good for you Jessica, I sure hope it was meant to be and goes through for you. You will be one lucky ape-ette. :D


A fat Scotty huh? That should be interesting. I've already have five scotty's on preorder, and can't wait for them. I like the red uniforms the most because they really add to the away team. I also bought a few Klingons and switched out some heads and added an Ivanhoe head because he sports a similar goatee.


Hey there Snick, how are you doing? I don't think I ever got a chance to tell you that I really like your ape uniforms, I just love the purple hue, they look screen accurate. Did you ever finish putting the hair on your Urko figure? When he's done, I'd really like to see some pictures if you don't mind. :wacky

[Ironman1188]

Ray's not new here. He's just old school and predates a lot of you who are posting more frequently now. Hell, he's the guy who did MAD magazine's art for the Burton version.
Good to see you back in the city Ray.

[Jessica]

Ray's not new here. He's just old school and predates a lot of you who are posting more frequently now. Hell, he's the guy who did MAD magazine's art for the Burton version.
Good to see you back in the city Ray.

Wow--that is neato!!

[stickman]

I followed the link on Ray's sig. I love MAD magazine. I was in the Mac store before I went back east and noticed the for $29. you can get every single MAD magazine on DVD, with hours an dhours of bonuses. How cool is that. I used to even follow Sergio Aragones GROO! Such a knuckles. Mad has some of the best artists. I love it. :joy


Ironman, Jess, and Jom; you may be the only TOS star Trek fans in this thread, so I took some quick shots of my current collection. Nothing fancy of course :rolleyes: (Ironman do you see the Urko card you gave me nearly two years ago, thanks!)
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b99/Stickly/IMG_3469a.jpghttp://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b99/Stickly/IMG_3470a.jpg

[Jessica]

Sticks, Neat to see all those guys. I only have Spock and Uhura but I am going to remove her "hair" and sculpt it instead. I sent you a PM.

[stickman]

Sticks, Neat to see all those guys. I only have Spock and Uhura but I am going to remove her "hair" and sculpt it instead.

Thanks Jess. I never like the bulky hairdo of Uhura when I was younger, but the new figure looks different to me. Her hair isn't as crazy, maybe DS changed her sculpt. I ended up buying doubles of all the cast members and four of all the aliens (because they're cool) and to give to my goddaughter in a couple of years, after the Bridge and all the figures are released. I hope she'll like them. :D Ohhh, what a collection she is going to have. Sorry that the pics are a little blury. I'm still trying to unpack from my trip, but I can always take new photos.

[Jessica]

I noticed that my Canon Powershot camera is no longer taking nice pictures indoors. It used to take OK pictures, and now a little dark and blurry. I hope it's not going bad on me. My old Sony's processor went bad on me and refused to take photos indoors.

[stickman]

I noticed that my Canon Powershot camera is no longer taking nice pictures indoors. It used to take OK pictures, and now a little dark and blurry. I hope it's not going bad on me. My old Sony's processor went bad on me and refused to take photos indoors.

Could it be the batteries? Have you used it a lot? I once sent my Canon camcorder back to find out that a chip went bad and they wanted $1000 dollars to repair it. I told them that I hadn't used it enough even though my three year warrantee expired so they checked the hours on the chip and gave me a big discount. These chips store a lot of information which is used at the shop if you ever send your camera in for repairs. So, if you feel that your camera has expired prematurely, you can always send it back for them to check and ask for a deal. Customer service goes a long way and I'm sure they would want a return customer than to lose one. You may want to give it a go.


I saw your lovely photo of Uhura. That rocks. Was it for a convention or a party? All you need is the Upcoming Diamond Select Tricorder, and Uhura's communication device for your ear.

[angelofmusic2112]

Angel, I've been wondering what you thought of the picture I sent you? You still haven't given me any feedback, or reply. :confused:


Have I been banished from Ape City? :google :lol

STICKS: I saw it on my computer (while I was at work today), but I'm not able to open it at work. I just got home and I'm about to go and check it out...

[angelofmusic2112]

He will send it when he has my other stuff ready. I think one of my boots are with his sculptor for sizing.

Jess: Huh? Sizing of the boots? SNIKC made a casting. I think... :confused:

[Jessica]

Jess: Huh? Sizing of the boots? SNIKC made a casting. I think... :confused:

Sizing of the updated/improved boot glyph.

[angelofmusic2112]

Gotcha... that makes sense! I have to go over to Yahoo and check something out from STICKS.

[Jessica]

Could it be the batteries? Have you used it a lot? I once sent my Canon camcorder back to find out that a chip went bad and they wanted $1000 dollars to repair it. I told them that I hadn't used it enough even though my three year warrantee expired so they checked the hours on the chip and gave me a big discount. These chips store a lot of information which is used at the shop if you ever send your camera in for repairs. So, if you feel that your camera has expired prematurely, you can always send it back for them to check and ask for a deal. Customer service goes a long way and I'm sure they would want a return customer than to lose one. You may want to give it a go.


Was it for a convention or a party? All you need is the Upcoming Diamond Select Tricorder, and Uhura's communication device for your ear.

Maybe it's the batteries. I will recharge and see what happens. I got it at Costco so I'm not sure if it's warranted beyond 90 days. They changed their return policy.

That old photo was from a Halloween party at the office, my first Halloween that I ever wore a real costume for (not counting the bad smelling masks in elementary school). Maybe they will sell the communication device at the convention??? I will have to look to see what the Tricorder looks like--maybe I can make one???

[Ironman1188]

I'm making Ironman and Snick Virdon clothing

:banana:banana:banana

Hey Jess, I even found something that may wok for Burke's shirt. I'll send it to you and you can let me know what you think. Once I get the household settled down and caught up now that my wife is on the road to recovery i have a few other projects I'd like to discuss with you.

Stick, thats a nice Trek ensemble my friend. And, yes, I see that limited edition Urko card. LOL Will the Enterprise crew be visiting Ape City?

[Jessica]

Send me what you can, Ironman. And goodluck with getting things settled in the household. That takes priority above everything else.

I would love it if the Enterprise crew visits Ape City again. I love those impossible cross-overs from Stickman.

[angelofmusic2112]

Can I get in line too? I want Jessica to make a few more projects as well along with everyone else!

[angelofmusic2112]

I'm going to downstairs work on the resin casting(s) of Armando for those of you involved in The Armando Project.

[Jessica]

Lucky you, Angel. I have a few more hours yet before I can help swell up traffic. FYI, if anybody's interested, they are showing Planet of the Apes tonight at AMC at 8 PM.

[stickman]

STICKS: I saw it on my computer (while I was at work today), but I'm not able to open it at work. I just got home and I'm about to go and check it out...


Welcome Home Angel, Please, Please let me know what you think! You and everyone here were my motivating factor when I needed it!

[stickman]

Stick, thats a nice Trek ensemble my friend. And, yes, I see that limited edition Urko card. LOL Will the Enterprise crew be visiting Ape City?

Ironman, I've been playing with the idea, but I'm not sure, seeing that SideShow owns the rights now. :monkey2:lol:lol

If I don't win then it will surely be done!

[Ironman1188]

Send me what you can, Ironman. And goodluck with getting things settled in the household. That takes priority above everything else.

I would love it if the Enterprise crew visits Ape City again. I love those impossible cross-overs from Stickman.

Ok, I think it will be enough for the shirt, but I'm not sure about how it will lay,if you know what i mean.
The household is in cyclone mode until everything settles and I can be sure that she's ok and no unforeseen bleeding recurs. Four surgical procedures in 2 weeks has got to take its toll.
As for those crossovers, I'm hoping to get back to mine as well and get that story going again. That neverending list looms on the horizon. :lol

[Jessica]

Sticks----I placed a pre-order of the 1:1 scale of the Tricorder from Entertainment Earth. It is UBERCOOL!!!! It's not available until October, but whatever. I want it. Bad girl!!

Ironman--good luck. That is SCARY.

Kfog--you never replied regarding the painter so I am assuming you are no longer interested?

[stickman]

Sticks----I placed a pre-order of the 1:1 scale of the Tricorder from Entertainment Earth. It is UBERCOOL!!!! It's not available until October, but whatever. I want it. Bad girl!!

Ironman--good luck. That is SCARY.

Kfog--you never replied regarding the painter so I am assuming you are no longer interested?

Jessica, judging from their past releases, it's going to be Super Uber Cool, you will be very glad you ordered it.

[kfog41]

Sticks----I placed a pre-order of the 1:1 scale of the Tricorder from Entertainment Earth. It is UBERCOOL!!!! It's not available until October, but whatever. I want it. Bad girl!!

Ironman--good luck. That is SCARY.

Kfog--you never replied regarding the painter so I am assuming you are no longer interested?

Hi Jess! I would really have liked a picture of a finished Orangutan. I could make a better judgment that way. Also, I would love for you to make me some Burke and Virdon clothes also. I actually inquired about that from you a while back.:monkey1

[Jessica]

Oh. I don't think he's ever done an orangutan.

Really? You asked me about Burke & Virdon? How come that went by me? I haven't started anybody's yet. I'm still collecting fabric. I thought you were going with Snick's Starwars sandpeople shirts. Wow...check out all the sssss in that last sentence. You should be glad I don't lisp.

[stickman]

Oh. I don't think he's ever done an orangutan.

Really? You asked me about Burke & Virdon? How come that went by me? I haven't started anybody's yet. I'm still collecting fabric. I thought you were going with Snick's Starwars sandpeople shirts. Wow...check out all the sssss in that last sentence. You should be glad I don't lisp.

It must have been a while back because I kinda recall kFog asking this, in fact, I think you mentioned it before, saying that he mentioned it before. :lol

I hope that makes sense.

What's up Kfog!

It appears that you have so many projects Jess, just don't get burned out. It's fun seeing all of your new ideas and projects. Did you ever finish the Market?


Is there anyone here getting any of the new SideShow figures? Like Indy, Han, or Luke?


JOM - I'm finally off to see "I am Legend"

[Protozaius]

Is there anyone here getting any of the new SideShow figures? Like Indy, Han, or Luke?


I'm down for the two Hobbits Frodo and Sam (if they EVER are shipped) and Gandalf as well as Tatooine Luke and Clone Trooper Obi-Wan. I have a Anakin PF ordered but I think I'm going to cancel it soon.

And my dad has the Indy on order so I can look at his when it arrives. :D

Also, I will be ordering all of the Hellboy 12"ers once they are announced. I sure do love that red monkey. :monkey5 :monkey5:monkey5

[jungle jom]

I followed the link on Ray's sig. I love MAD magazine. I was in the Mac store before I went back east and noticed the for $29. you can get every single MAD magazine on DVD, with hours an dhours of bonuses. How cool is that. I used to even follow Sergio Aragones GROO! Such a knuckles. Mad has some of the best artists. I love it. :joy


Ironman, Jess, and Jom; you may be the only TOS star Trek fans in this thread, so I took some quick shots of my current collection. Nothing fancy of course :rolleyes: (Ironman do you see the Urko card you gave me nearly two years ago, thanks!)
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b99/Stickly/IMG_3469a.jpghttp://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b99/Stickly/IMG_3470a.jpg

Hey Sticks... I love seeing the Mark Leonard Urko standing in for Spocks Dad and Romulan Commander with your Trek collection!

...And what shot did you share with Angel that I'm not privy to?

To answer you question about the Lucas inspired Sideshow toys, No Star Wars for me... Too many core and necessary characters would break the bank. I am getting the exclusive 1/6th Indy, there is just no way to resist, from what I can see, the perfect 1/6 scale movie inspired figure. AND... It's on a brand new, much improved and redesigned body!

I hope you enjoy "I am Legend". Tell me what you think about it after viewing it.

[angelofmusic2112]

I'm down for the two Hobbits Frodo and Sam (if they EVER are shipped) and Gandalf as well as Tatooine Luke and Clone Trooper Obi-Wan. I have a Anakin PF ordered but I think I'm going to cancel it soon.

And my dad has the Indy on order so I can look at his when it arrives. :D

Also, I will be ordering all of the Hellboy 12"ers once they are announced. I sure do love that red monkey. :monkey5 :monkey5:monkey5

Proto: I recently canceled my order for the two Hobbits and for Gandolf. I felt like I was losing focus, and if I bought them, I'd have to get ALL of them. I have to many figures as is... I don't want them packed and hidden away.

[stickman]

...And what shot did you share with Angel that I'm not privy to?

Of course you are more than welcome to our private circle, everyone here is. I just don't want to blow the cover till the time is right. I will send a PM.

[jungle jom]

Good Deal Sticks! I await your PM!

[stickman]

I agree about the SW figures and really want Indy but am not sure how far I'm willing to go down this road. I forgot Frodo, Pippen and Gandalf. These are getting too pricey however.

[stickman]

Jom,

PM sent. Let me know what you think.

[jungle jom]

Sticks... Indy is a stand alone character. No need to go down that road of ruined finances. You get him, you got the franchise!

"I am Legend"... What did you think?

[stickman]

Sticks... Indy is a stand alone character. No need to go down that road of ruined finances. You get him, you got the franchise!

"I am Legend"... What did you think?

I haven't watched it yet. As soon as I log off, I'm heading for bed to watch it. :D


I can't wait.


Funny as it is, I do like the Cairo swordsman too, but your right, all you need is Indy and you have an adventure right there.

[Jessica]

Jungle, we know you are legend. :D

[jungle jom]

I'm going to sleep, Sticks... I'll see what you thought of the film in the morning.

Good Night!

[stickman]

Jom - I had no light meter so it may be over exposed. But I had a deadline and things had to get done. I'm sure you understand.

[stickman]

I'm going to sleep, Sticks... I'll see what you thought of the film in the morning.

Good Night!

Wait!!! Did you get the PM?

[jungle jom]

Hey Jess... I didn't know you were lurking out there... So, I'll say a good night to you also!

Ta Ta...

ZZZZZZZZZZZZZzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz...zzzzzz.........zz zzzzz..............zzzzzzzzz.....zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz..............

[stickman]

Jess, Can you check your PM and see if it went through for me please?

[stickman]

Commander Jom are you still with us?

[jungle jom]

Kirk here....

I saw the shot.... One word....


AWESOME ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! !

I'll give you my full critique tomorrow. I've just got to go. Hell, I'm on the east coast for God's Sake!

A final goodnight, my furry companions!

[stickman]

Hey Jess... I didn't know you were lurking out there... So, I'll say a good night to you also!

Ta Ta...

ZZZZZZZZZZZZZzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz...zzzzzz.........zz zzzzz..............zzzzzzzzz.....zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz..............

"I think he's gone sir." The private said sadly.

[stickman]

"Hey, He's alive sir!!" shouted the private excitedly.

"Corpsman get this man a stretcher!" bellowed the Major to his orderly.

Thanks a bunch Jom, Good night my friend!

[stickman]

Jessica, where did you go? I'm off to see "I am legend" now. Have a good night!

[Jessica]

Sticks--I am awake. I forgot to watch Planet of the Apes at 8PM so I am rewatching it again. Thank you...thank you...thank you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! If I could give you a big hairy hug I would.

[snickertown]

IRON - Do you have enough material for two Burke shirts? If not I'll go out this week and pick some up.

STIX - Thx! I really like those gorillaz too. I have most of the parts for Urko. With the ever awesome ANG casting me a helmet, Urko will just need to be assembled. I'm thinking I'll work on him this week or next week. I'll post some pix soon.

[Ironman1188]

IRON - Do you have enough material for two Burke shirts? If not I'll go out this week and pick some up.



That would better be decided by Jess. I found a "cloth" while trying to do all of my wife's work and immediately confiscated it. When I get it ot to her, if she says she can get two from it...ENJOY one!!
Eventually, I have to catch up with all of you on getting glyphs, and helmets and open mouthed heads, etc.......

[Jessica]

Ironman, can't wait to see the material...

[Ironman1188]

Ironman, can't wait to see the material...

I just hope :
1- that there's enough
and
2- that it will work right

[Jessica]

I have a backup plan. I have a pair of pants that I don't like anymore and that would make enough if your material won't work.

[jungle jom]

Hey Sticks! I got a chance to study your Ape City shot this morning. It really is unlike anything I've ever seen in a 1/6th scale dio. It is a well made set with an amazing amount of detail, texture and depth.

You may not win the contest but only because the Sideshow Ape line is all but dead. If it were alive and well, I don't think anyone could beat you. No matter who wins no one will match what you have done... No one! I am really looking forward to the premier. It is doubtful that anyone put 1/10th the amount of time and care into their productions.

You are really quite a talent. I hope you can figure out how to use your talents and make the contacts you'll need to create a career in film, television or the arts.

Good Luck with the contest and in all of your future work. I hope Sideshow lets us vote on the best film!

[Jessica]

Kfog, I am still collecting material for the TV astronauts, so when I get going I will hook you up.

[stickman]

Hey Sticks! I got a chance to study your Ape City shot this morning. It really is unlike anything I've ever seen in a 1/6th scale dio. It is a well made set with an amazing amount of detail, texture and depth.

You may not win the contest but only because the Sideshow Ape line is all but dead. If it were alive and well, I don't think anyone could beat you. No matter who wins no one will match what you have done... No one! I am really looking forward to the premier. It is doubtful that anyone put 1/10th the amount of time and care into their productions.

You are really quite a talent. I hope you can figure out how to use your talents and make the contacts you'll need to create a career in film, television or the arts.

Good Luck with the contest and in all of your future work. I hope Sideshow lets us vote on the best film!



Good morning all,

I have to go get ready for a doctor's appointment. Jom, I totally understand where you're coming from, that was one of my concerns but I gave in because I still believe in this line. The big surprise comes with the monologue however and not by the license itself. I simply use the apes as a parody, If that makes sense?

I've never won one thing in my life, never. And your right, if I don't win this I will be heartbroken. Not being able to work for the rest of my life has its heavy ups and downs, sometimes I want to stop the ride and get off, but the constant doctor appointments bring me back to what I'm trying to leave behind.

I am very curious to see the other entries, I do believe the audience will be able to vote, but then again, how much of that will be influenced by the buddy system. So we'll have to wait and see. Sometimes the wait is the best thing, so I'm just going to enjoy it and take it as it comes. I'm hoping the speech carries the SideShow message better, louder, and more direct than any of the competitors. My tittle is simple, Planet of the Apes by Adam Odell. I thnk voting happens in late June :google and the winners are announced late July. I could have surely done two, but the trip back east took a lot of time out of my schedule, so I have only one entry. GO APES! :joy


I'll talk to you all later this evening. Take care for now.


oh. P.S. Jessica, thanks for the hairy hug, :horror but no thanks! :lol:lol:lol


PPS. Kent - I didn't get a Hurrrumph from you!

[snickertown]

That would better be decided by Jess. I found a "cloth" while trying to do all of my wife's work and immediately confiscated it.

IRON/JESS - Sounds like a plan. I'll check out Joanne Fabrics and see what they have to offer. I won't rule out JESS' pants plan either.

When I get it ot to her, if she says she can get two from it...ENJOY one!!
Eventually, I have to catch up with all of you on getting glyphs, and helmets and open mouthed heads, etc.......

IRON - PM me how many chimp/gorilla glyphs you need. The Zaius glyphs you need to email Matt S.

STIX - You're WAY too talented to be so down. Keep pushing. We're here for ya!

[kfog41]

Kfog, I am still collecting material for the TV astronauts, so when I get going I will hook you up.

Hi Jess! What can I do from my end to help out?:monkey5

[kfog41]

Good morning all,

I have to go get ready for a doctor's appointment. Jom, I totally understand where you're coming from, that was one of my concerns but I gave in because I still believe in this line. The big surprise comes with the monologue however and not by the license itself. I simply use the apes as a parody, If that makes sense?

I've never won one thing in my life, never. And your right, if I don't win this I will be heartbroken. Not being able to work for the rest of my life has its heavy ups and downs, sometimes I want to stop the ride and get off, but the constant doctor appointments bring me back to what I'm trying to leave behind.

I am very curious to see the other entries, I do believe the audience will be able to vote, but then again, how much of that will be influenced by the buddy system. So we'll have to wait and see. Sometimes the wait is the best thing, so I'm just going to enjoy it and take it as it comes. I'm hoping the speech carries the SideShow message better, louder, and more direct than any of the competitors. My tittle is simple, Planet of the Apes by Adam Odell. I thnk voting happens in late June :google and the winners are announced late July. I could have surely done two, but the trip back east took a lot of time out of my schedule, so I have only one entry. GO APES! :joy


I'll talk to you all later this evening. Take care for now.


oh. P.S. Jessica, thanks for the hairy hug, :horror but no thanks! :lol:lol:lol


PPS. Kent - I didn't get a Hurrrumph from you!

Hi Adam! What's a Hurrrumph?:confused:

[stickman]

IRON/JESS - Sounds like a plan. I'll check out Joanne Fabrics and see what they have to offer. I won't rule out JESS' pants plan either.



IRON - PM me how many chimp/gorilla glyphs you need. The Zaius glyphs you need to email Matt S.

STIX - You're WAY too talented to be so down. Keep pushing. We're here for ya!

Oh I know it's late but i wanted to check in. Thanks a bunch Chris! :peace


This is the best Thread on the whole Sideshow Forum!!!



Followed by 12 hurrrrumphs!

[stickman]

Hi Adam! What's a Hurrrumph?:confused:

It's from Mel Brooks Classic "Blazing Saddles! "I didn't get a hurrrumph!" Watch it sometime, you may find yourself laughing more than you thought you could!

[kfog41]

It's from Mel Brooks Classic "Blazing Saddles! "I didn't get a hurrrumph!" Watch it sometime, you may find yourself laughing more than you thought you could!


Oh yea! I love the campfire scene when everyone farts in tune(Slim pickens was a riot). I saw this movie with my Dad when it first came out back in the 70's. :lol:lol:lol

[Jessica]

Angel, here is a shot of two of the fabrics for a future Cornelius suit. The one to the left is made out of cotton and is as heavy as the brown fabric that I have already sent you. It's got a mini check going on. The one to the right is 100% polyester, and it's very light in weight and color, a better grey but lacks the check pattern. Looking at both fabrics, I think the one to the right is more screen accurate just because of the color.

http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn102/apecityoutfitters/IMG_3479.jpg

[Jessica]

Here is another shot so you can see how it looks with a figure for sizing purposes. It's also the cheapie human figure I purchased...perhaps a future Armando or a future Brent. Don't know yet...probably Armando cause this figure's body has blue marks where some bad dye job bled on it or somebody took a ballpoint pen to it. See how the fabric to the right almost has a check pattern but not quite?

http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn102/apecityoutfitters/IMG_3480.jpg

[Jessica]

This is my husband's old blue shirt that I'm sure he wouldn't even miss, for Burke's blue shirt. http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn102/apecityoutfitters/IMG_3474-1.jpg

[Jessica]

I couldn't find my pants I was going to cut up for Virdon's shirt. I think it knows it's on the chopping block and went to hide somewhere.

[angelofmusic2112]

This is my husband's old blue shirt that I'm sure he wouldn't even miss, for Burke's blue shirt. http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn102/apecityoutfitters/IMG_3474-1.jpg

Jess - I'm currently dying clothing black on the stove... That blue shirt belonging to your husband looks great! Is it the scale correct? I like that!

Be right back, I have to stir the dye on the stove...

[kfog41]

I couldn't find my pants I was going to cut up for Virdon's shirt. I think it knows it's on the chopping block and went to hide somewhere.

Hi Jess! Keep me in mind. I have been "Dyeing" (Get it), to have a Burke and Virdon set up. The sweater material looks correct, but as Angel has said, is it 1/6th scale pattern? Thankyou!:cool:

[angelofmusic2112]

Here is another shot so you can see how it looks with a figure for sizing purposes. It's also the cheapie human figure I purchased...perhaps a future Armando or a future Brent. Don't know yet...probably Armando cause this figure's body has blue marks where some bad dye job bled on it or somebody took a ballpoint pen to it. See how the fabric to the right almost has a check pattern but not quite?

http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn102/apecityoutfitters/IMG_3480.jpg

That figure looks like a Sideshow figure to me. I think that's Patrick "Something" from the X-files and from Terminator 2. That would be a great Armando body!

I like the checkered gray cloth. But you're right; the light gray may be more accurate. Decisions. Decisions. I wonder what would happen if dye remover was used to lighten the checkered pattern and then give it a quick dunk in gray dye perhaps to darken it? Then again, is it really worth it???

[angelofmusic2112]

Angel, here is a shot of two of the fabrics for a future Cornelius suit. The one to the left is made out of cotton and is as heavy as the brown fabric that I have already sent you. It's got a mini check going on. The one to the right is 100% polyester, and it's very light in weight and color, a better grey but lacks the check pattern. Looking at both fabrics, I think the one to the right is more screen accurate just because of the color.

http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn102/apecityoutfitters/IMG_3479.jpg

Jess - Now that look at it again. I'm liking the checkered gray... :elefant:bunnydanc:elefant

[Jessica]

Here is a picture of the blue fabric with a human for comparison. What do you guys think of the scale? I think it works well for the shirt.

http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn102/apecityoutfitters/Picture.jpg

[Jessica]

Yes, Angel--that's the Terminator guy. I can't remember his name. I got him from that toy store you told us about for $9.99, so I snagged him just because he was a good deal and because he was listed under Sideshow figures. He's also got Barney Rubble feet. I hate that.

Didn't Armando wear a black turtleneck on Conquest?

[angelofmusic2112]

Here is a picture of the blue fabric with a human for comparison. What do you guys think of the scale? I think it works well for the shirt.

http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn102/apecityoutfitters/Picture.jpg

That's a great looking shirt... if you have extra material (after making them for everyone) I also be interested in getting one. :monkey3:monkey3:monkey3

[Jessica]

It's a huge shirt. I will have plenty. With you included, I will only be making 3.

[angelofmusic2112]

Yes, Angel--that's the Terminator guy. I can't remember his name. I got him from that toy store you told us about for $9.99, so I snagged him just because he was a good deal and because he was listed under Sideshow figures. He's also got Barney Rubble feet. I hate that.

Didn't Armando wear a black turtleneck on Conquest?

No. Armando wore a dark brown turtleneck in Conquest and a Brown Corduroy Jacket with Khaki (or tan) pants.

[angelofmusic2112]

It's a huge shirt. I will have plenty. With you included, I will only be making 3.

Considering there's no collar on that shirt, Burke's blue shirt should probably be pretty easy you huh? As long as the sweater material doesn't unravel.

[Jessica]

The material is an overlock weave, and should not unravel. I actually have to tweak the edges where I want it to look ravelled. But check out this other material I found:

http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn102/apecityoutfitters/img_3489.jpg

[angelofmusic2112]

By the way, I'm going to try to modify an extra Armando at some point. I'm going to try and remove the goatee fromthe sculpt and fill in a few of the wrinkles in the CONQUEST Armando, in an effort to make him look younger for the ESCAPE Armando...

I'll let you all know how that goes. This is a future project if any f you are considering doing (or getting) ESCAPE Armando. Not sure if this will work or not...

[angelofmusic2112]

The material is an overlock weave, and should not unravel. I actually have to tweak the edges where I want it to look ravelled. But check out this other material I found:

http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn102/apecityoutfitters/img_3489.jpg

That material would work as well, but then you have to dye it blue... or is that for the vest???

[Jessica]

This is for the vest.

[Jessica]

By the way, I'm going to try to modify an extra Armando at some point. I'm going to try and remove the goatee fromthe sculpt and fill in a few of the wrinkles in the CONQUEST Armando, in an effort to make him look younger for the ESCAPE Armando...

I'll let you all know how that goes. This is a future project if any f you are considering doing (or getting) ESCAPE Armando. Not sure if this will work or not...

I was going to do the same thing...someday...I know it should work. Apoxie works miracles. But I'll let you handle that since I have a lot going on my plate.

[Jessica]

I will be off until later this evening. I'm getting ready to go up to Twin Peaks and we're going to watch the Kfog Kaboom. :fireworks I'll be thinking of you Kfog, as we watch the fireworks, since it's named after you. :D

[angelofmusic2112]

I will be off until later this evening. I'm getting ready to go up to Twin Peaks and we're going to watch the Kfog Kaboom. :fireworks I'll be thinking of you Kfog, as we watch the fireworks, since it's named after you. :D

The KFog Kaboom? :fireworks Did you once say that's a radio station in your area?

[angelofmusic2112]

I was going to do the same thing...someday...I know it should work. Apoxie works miracles. But I'll let you handle that since I have a lot going on my plate.

Jess- If it were a race to make ESCAPE Armando... you might actually beat me to it! I also have too much on my plate. :wacky

[kfog41]

KFog - The clothes for that Hasbro gorilla look really bad to me... are you sure you still want him? Maybe you can do something with him. Let me know if you still want him...

Hi Mark! The vest looks a little shabby, but the sculpt, pants, and shirt look accurate. I could always find a vest in the future. Please donnot spend anymore time on him, I feel a little guilty for what I paid you in shipping. Thanks, Kent. :(

[kfog41]

It's a huge shirt. I will have plenty. With you included, I will only be making 3.


Hi Jessica! Am I one of the thr:bow:bow:bow:waveee?:monkey2

[angelofmusic2112]

This is for the vest.

Jess - That's "kinda" what I thought. That tan color should work well for Burkes vest. :)

You have a good feel for selecting the right materials. I don't know why, but I was thinking Burke wore a burlap sack as a vest. :duh

[angelofmusic2112]

Hi Mark! The vest looks a little shabby, but the sculpt, pants, and shirt look accurate. I could always find a vest in the future. Please donnot spend anymore time on him, I feel a little guilty for what I paid you in shipping. Thanks, Kent. :(

KFog - If you throw a black gorilla vest over him, this HASBRO gorilla would look much better.

[kfog41]

:devil:monkey4:devil:monkey4:devil:cuss:maul

Help. I've landed into the 666 zone and it's making the Apes really hot like their in the forbidden zone!

[Jessica]

I am back. The Kfog Kaboom is on right now and we had to cancel., but the fog is thick as pea soup up at Twin Peaks so we are going to try again next year. The road was treacherous and you couldn't see anything beyond 10 feet so we went back home.

Yes, Kfog--you are one of the three musketeers. I was going to say Stooges, but that didn't sound right.