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

[Ironman1188]

I would be most interested in seeing statues articulated. That could prove to open up several other possibilites.
Good luck!

[Getoninja]

[QUOTE=Ironman1188;4462870]I thought several years back of a POTA reimagining. It basicly was set around what if the virus that killed off all the dogs and cats had "long term" effects on other living things. Maybe just in isolated areas. Maybe enhanced effects after the simian/human war. Eitherway, it led to an area where Burke & Virdon went exploring to find a city of apes......ZOMBIE apes!!
I couldn't figure out how to properly zombie an ape, and was too chicken to destroy one from my collection to see what could be accomplished.
You, sir, have shown just how great it can look when done.
Kudos! :bow
QUOTE]

Can you tell I like your idea? :hi5:

http://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/403511_329358277137404_100001897042048_835602_9972 46215_n.jpg


Thank you. :monkey3

super cool!

[wax murderer]

Lets see;how can I put this delicately.....
NNNOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!


Yes, I think that does it...PS

[angelofmusic2112]

[quote=The_Darkness_Predator;4464874]

super cool!

Overpoweringly creepy! To me, it looks like these nocturnal zombies are coming right out of the night!

[Ironman1188]

If HT or SS had made Burke & Virdon I'd be very tempted to try zombie-ing them now!!

[jungle jom]

The sequel to "Rise of the Planet of the Apes" will be called....

"Dawn of the Planet of the Apes"

Here is a link and details:

http://www.firstshowing.net/2012/fox-dates-x-men-first-class-2-dawn-of-the-planet-of-the-apes-more/

[mr krapopple]

wanted to see how my dr zaius sculpt would look with hair so i made this with gimp

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7086/7312538598_b97cec1727.jpg

[sueworld]

Oh very nice. :D

[Protozaius]

There's always room for another Dr. Zaius sculpt... WELL DONE! :hi5:

[Protozaius]

The sequel to "Rise of the Planet of the Apes" will be called....

"Dawn of the planet of the Apes"

Here is a link and details:

http://www.firstshowing.net/2012/fox-dates-x-men-first-class-2-dawn-of-the-planet-of-the-apes-more/

GREAT title to the sequel!

And I'm glad they are not rushing to get it to theaters. Burton's reboot was rushed to make a release date and look what happened.

Of course that was nothing compared to the grind of the original saga where we had a new Ape film EVERY year! (not counting the extra year it took to get the first sequel Beneath of the ground)

[Uncanny Web-Slinger]

Sideshow answered a POTA question, kinda. Wasn't the answer the asker was looking for i bet :(

[Protozaius]

I haven't read a Sideshow Q & A in a LONG time.

What was the question?

[Jessica]

That Zaius looks wonderful!!!! I love it!!!

Hey anybody coming to Wondercon 2013? It's never too early to plan. If it will be in San Francisco, I shall be there in full ape regalia. Hopefully with a few friends in ape gear as well.

I am so glad to have finally met you PZ. I smile whenever I think about it...because I never would have thought I would ever meet someone from Central City. It was so awesome!!! I was almost giving up bumping into you by the time you found me because I am so easy to miss. Even if you are quite tall, you would still make a great Lawgiver. You will just look most awesome I know it.

Sorry I am rambling...but someone said I could/should get a handicapped placard for being under five feet tall. I didn't even know such a thing existed. That would make life so much easier for me!! LOL!! I will have to look that up and see if it's possible...

[Jessica]

Whoo! I am finally done with those costumes! Just one more belt to do...and that's it. Hurray!! Now I can do something with apes...maybe finish up that gorilla mask...hopefully sell it.

Are they fricking kidding??? $950 BIN for a Hot Toys gorilla captain? Seriously?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Hottoys-Planet-of-The-Apes-Figure-Gorilla-Captain-/250914454184?pt=US_Action_Figures&hash=item3a6baabaa8

[Ironman1188]

And not even free shipping!!

Thats out of control.

[Aneses]

Hi!
I added some "real hair" to my Sideshow Zaius to make it look more like Hot Toys figures.
Hope you like it!


http://i1223.photobucket.com/albums/dd510/Aneses/Varios/DrZaius003.jpg

http://i1223.photobucket.com/albums/dd510/Aneses/Varios/DrZaius004.jpg

http://i1223.photobucket.com/albums/dd510/Aneses/Varios/DrZaius007.jpg

http://i1223.photobucket.com/albums/dd510/Aneses/Varios/DrZaius009.jpg

http://i1223.photobucket.com/albums/dd510/Aneses/Varios/DrZaius014.jpg

[The_Darkness_Predator]

I like seeing the creative customs like that! thanks for posting your pictures. :)

[Ironman1188]

Aneses, that is super cool!! How did you manage it?

[Jessica]

Wow that Zaius is super awesome!!!

I've really got to try that!!

[mr krapopple]

thats awesome!
you should make a tutorial

[Aneses]

Thank you very much!! :1-1:

Aneses, that is super cool!! How did you manage it?

thats awesome!
you should make a tutorial


Unfortunately I didn't take any WIP pics but I used Tony Barton's method of applying "real" hair:

http://www.onesixthwarriors.com/forum/applying-real-hair/57451-wigging-head.html

[Protozaius]

That's one great looking Zaius! :clap :clap :clap

[wax murderer]

Very impressive...PS

[kfog41]

Aneses, how in the world were you able to get the right hair color. Very impressive work!:clap

[Protozaius]

I am so glad to have finally met you PZ. I smile whenever I think about it...because I never would have thought I would ever meet someone from Central City. It was so awesome!!! I was almost giving up bumping into you by the time you found me because I am so easy to miss. Even if you are quite tall, you would still make a great Lawgiver. You will just look most awesome I know it.


It was great to finally meet you as well... too bad our meeting was so short. After going to SDCC for 8 years, you were my first Ape I met in costume.

Someday, I would LOVE to dress up as an orangutan... one for the bucket list. I came across some old pictures of me dressed as a POTA gorilla (wearing the only Don Post mask that fit comfortable over my big a$$ head) at a Star Trek convention in the mid seventies in San Francisco. I've got to find some way to digitize them and post them on the thread... as well as my photos with my meeting with Roddy McDowall around the same time.

Well, it looks like after 8 straight years of going to SDCC, I'm sitting this year out. Hope I'm not going to miss too much.

[Aneses]

Aneses, how in the world were you able to get the right hair color. Very impressive work!:clap


I found a disguise beard that colour. If anyone is interested maybe I could get some more, really cheap. Let me know.

[kfog41]

Many people have been asking when I will be putting somemore items on ebay, so I will also be putting on pistures here to show what I will be selling. Here are three custom Gorillas with a custom Brent. enjoy!:clap

[kfog41]

Two more pics for now!:peace

[Ironman1188]

Any better shots of Brent {frontal} or of that center gorilla?

[kfog41]

Here are more! I will get a better Brent pic soon!

[kfog41]

I found a DML body that was tan and matched the sculpt, but the right foot had a little dye on it due to an original boot that it came with!:dunno

[kfog41]

More 1/6th scale Brent pics!:hi5:

[Ironman1188]

I take it thats Ada's Brent?
The gorilla looks like a recast of my Urko with the mouth opened.
I love the Brent outfit though.

[kfog41]

I take it thats Ada's Brent?
The gorilla looks like a recast of my Urko with the mouth opened.
I love the Brent outfit though.

Hi IM! Yes, the Brent is from Ada and was painted by her or the people that work for her! The other sculpt is Angels where I believe was inspired by your Urko!

[jungle jom]

Hey, kfog...

You should try and re-do the outfit using some brown leather, I think it would look a little better and would be the right color.

The head looks great though!

[kfog41]

Hey, kfog...

You should try and re-do the outfit using some brown leather, I think it would look a little better and would be the right color.

The head looks great though!

The loin cloth material actually is darker in person, the flash of the camera makes it look lighter.

:goodpost:

[kfog41]

:happybday:fest:duff:banana:chugHappy 50th Birthday today to me and my twin brother! Shall I buy a cane for myself now!

[kfog41]

I decided to take pictures of Brent without the flash on to show a more acurate color of the loin cloth.:lecture

[mr krapopple]

Happy birthday kfog!!

[jungle jom]

I decided to take pictures of Brent without the flash on to show a more acurate color of the loin cloth.:lecture

That looks much better, the flash can really hurt sometimes...

oh, and Happy B-day kfog!

[kfog41]

Thanks so much y'all!:exactly:

[Protozaius]

:happybday:fest:duff:bananaHappy 50th Birthday today to me and my twin brother! Shall I buy a cane for myself now!

Happy Birthday, Kfog! The big 5 O, eh? I going to cross that threshold next April... and I'll be celebrating it at Disneyland! :clap :clap :clap

Hope you had a good one. :wave :wave :wave

[kfog41]

Thanks for the birthday wishes! Funny thing, my twin brother had a full out 50th B-day party and I did not go because he had relatives there that he knew I am having a feud with. The 50th only comes around once and now I am disgruntled and disappointed with my twin. I have never been to disneyland and I am only around 300 mile from here in phoenix. Maybe some day!:mad:

[jungle jom]

Here is a shot of my Medicom Apes in Sedona AZ

http://i1143.photobucket.com/albums/n637/junglejom/DSC_0337-1.jpg

[Jessica]

Happy belated birthday, Kfog! You have reached a milestone!! Hurray!!

Jungle I love those Medicom shots you took on vacation. So fun!!

Wanted to share with you some of the outfits that has been keeping me busy and away from my ape projects. There are some costume elements that were already made that did not make it to the photograph session because of time constraints.

http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn102/apecityoutfitters/2012/BRIGHTFUTURES2012192_crop.jpg

This is the costume with the chimp hieroglyphs, so at least it has some kind of ape in there!! I slapped together the spear. My friend forgot to add the belt with loin cloth, the gold wrist bands and the headpiece when she took the photo.

http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn102/apecityoutfitters/2012/BRIGHTFUTURES2012122_crop.jpg

[kfog41]

Those outfits are really incredible Jess and your kids look great in them! You are very talented! Thanks for the B-day wish!:peace

[Ironman1188]

:happybday:fest:duff:banana:chugHappy 50th Birthday today to me and my twin brother! Shall I buy a cane for myself now!

Hit that myself back in March.

Happy Birthday and Welcome to the club!

The Brent clothes look great in proper light, wish I had that material.

[thamesvalidude]

:happybday:fest:duff:banana:chugHappy 50th Birthday today to me and my twin brother! Shall I buy a cane for myself now!

Happy Birthday kfog41, you youngster, there is life on the other side of 50! I just can't remember anything before I was 50 :lol:dunno

[thamesvalidude]

Hit that myself back in March.

Happy Birthday and Welcome to the club!

The Brent clothes look great in proper light, wish I had that material.

Congrats on the big 5, 0. I hit 52 in March, Ironman, I think we've been on these boards since we were in High School....:lol

[kfog41]

You guys are funny and thanks for the 50 club! My twin and I are actally the youngest of six and the oldest is my brother "Brent". Funny, cause I was putting pictures on here of my Brent figure from Beneath!

[kfog41]

Anyone in the mood for some custom Forbidden Zone Zaius pictures? The western style real leather brown boots are from frontline miniatures, the top has been altered to look a little more like the movie version and the front liner is made of real soft leather and four added snaps to secure it! The original sculpt was altered to the now open mouth version masterfully by our own here Angelofmusic/Mark and the Apes Hyroglyphs came from Snickertown. Another note on the custom loin cloth material! It was made by Mathew Sotis who is another customiser. I wish that I could find some brown gloves! I am not sure what else that I need for the good Doctor? Thanks for looking!:hi5:

[kfog41]

More Zaius Pics!:monkey1

[kfog41]

Four more!:monkey4:monkey5:violin:slap:monkey2

[kfog41]

Last two pics showing how very well made these real leather boots are!:clap

[kfog41]

My Hunt Leader is lookin pretty goooooood!

[The_Darkness_Predator]

I enjoy visiting here especially when I am stuck at the hotel on business travel. :(

... so much to say quickly...
Happy 50th B-day!!!!

Those costumes are amazing!

Oh my!!! there is that Squinty gorilla head I don't have in my collection that I need.

[kfog41]

Hi The_Darkness_Predator! I have been showing the thread members the pictures of my collection that I have been selling on ebay! The paint was done by Angel! Thanks for the B-day wishes to all!:wave

[kfog41]

I enjoy visiting here especially when I am stuck at the hotel on business travel. :(

... so much to say quickly...
Happy 50th B-day!!!!

Those costumes are amazing!

Oh my!!! there is that Squinty gorilla head I don't have in my collection that I need.

Here is the link for my auctions for those that are interested, Thanks!

http://www.ebay.com/sch/kfog41/m.html?item=221056264958&sspagename=STRK%3AMESELX%3AIT&rt=nc&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649&_trksid=p4340.l2562

[Protozaius]

So are you going to put the Forbidden Zone Dr. Zaius up for auction too Kfog?

[kfog41]

So are you going to put the Forbidden Zone Dr. Zaius up for auction too Kfog?

Hi Proto! Yes, I just put it up a little while ago! Are you interested?

[The_Darkness_Predator]

...sorry if this is old news...

There is finally a Koba action figure also but it is not 1/6 scale. :(
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=HIY10001&mode=retail&picture=out

It is 5 inches tall. I did order one.

[Jessica]

That Koba headsculpt is amazingly really great!!

[kfog41]

I have been working on my Julius figure to sell! Here are some early pics!:impatient:

[kfog41]

Somemore for your enjoyment! The top and pants are Hot Toys!

[kfog41]

Julius and Honorius!:dunno

[kfog41]

A couple more to grow on!:yess::hi5:

[Apefreak]

Nice pics!!! Do you also have the other tribunal figures that you are going
to sell?

[Jessica]

Those guys are so purty, Kfog!

[kfog41]

They should be! You made them and Angel painted em! What a talent!:wave

[kfog41]

Nice pics!!! Do you also have the other tribunal figures that you are going
to sell?

I have the only one tribunal sculpt that Jess made! I do have an unpainted Lawgiver sculpt, but I have an interested customer!:monkey1

[Jessica]

Yes Kfog. I recognized them and that's way cool.

[kfog41]

Yes Kfog. I recognized them and that's way cool.

"You are, but what am I!" Quote fron Peewee Herman (Ha,ha)!:wave

[Kostka]

Sorry for digging up an old thread, but I bought a sculpted baby chimp head that has no body (wrapped in fabric for a blankie), and I think the head size would make sure a perfect 1/6 scale chimp child. I was curious what you guys thought would make for a good 1/6 scale child body to mount the head on? Anything kinda cheap?

[Ironman1188]

This is an old thread but hardly one that needs digging up. There's new posts here most every day.
As for the head, pics might help.

[Jessica]

Yes it's an old thread, but it's one that refuses to die. :rock


Welcome to Central City!!

:welcome

[Kostka]

http://i1233.photobucket.com/albums/ff388/mjkostka/58395826.jpg

This is how it looks vs. Hasbro Cornelius and Zira...

http://i1233.photobucket.com/albums/ff388/mjkostka/95a711cb.jpg

http://i1233.photobucket.com/albums/ff388/mjkostka/e9ed21f1.jpg

It's just a head glued in fabric. No body. Its a tad large to work as a 1/6 scale chimp infant I think, which is why I'd love to make a chimp child (whatever age range you think would work) out of him. Just curious what body would work best in your professional opinions... :)

[Ironman1188]

Any pics of the bottom of the chimp head? That might give a better idea of what it might best be attached to. Looks like it would definitely fit better in with Hasbros than SS or HT.

[kfog41]

Wanted to show off somemore of the Julius figure that I had finished completing! I added both original costume (Hot Toys shirt and pants), along with the Gorilla tunic and accesories(enjoy)!:monkey1 Is that a club he's holding in the second picture or is he just happy to see someone?

[kfog41]

Three more to go! Sorry, I have a duplicate!:pfft:

[Apefreak]

Looking real good.When would you be listing Julius and Honorius?
Can't wait.

[kfog41]

Looking real good.When would you be listing Julius and Honorius?
Can't wait.

Hi Apefreak! The Julius has been listed and the Honorius will be listed by this sunday!:clap

[Jessica]

Hey Apefreak I thought you had Julius already?

And...yes. I think Julius is way too excited to see me. LOL!!

[Kostka]

Any pics of the bottom of the chimp head? That might give a better idea of what it might best be attached to. Looks like it would definitely fit better in with Hasbros than SS or HT.

I'll take the head out tonight and take some pictures. Thanks.

[Apefreak]

Hey Apefreak I thought you had Julius already?

And...yes. I think Julius is way too excited to see me. LOL!!

I did I actually bought it from you. I think I lost it or it might have gotten
throw away while cleaning my work area.

[kfog41]

Hey Apefreak I thought you had Julius already?

And...yes. I think Julius is way too excited to see me. LOL!!

I love it!:naughty:nono:FREAK::lol:panic:Talk about an Ape sporting wood! No wonder the humans ran so fast from them!

[jungle jom]

Starting to get a little strange in here.....

[kfog41]

Hey, I emailed angel last week with no reply! Has anyone here heard from him or stickman lately?

[Ironman1188]

Haven't heard from Sticks in a long while. I know Angel was doing some KISS cruise but I don't know when that was/is.

[kfog41]

Haven't heard from Sticks in a long while. I know Angel was doing some KISS cruise but I don't know when that was/is.

I was wondering, because west virginia got hit really hard by storms a little over a week ago and 80% of the state was without power!

[Ironman1188]

Oh, didn't know that. Hope he is alright.

[kfog41]

Oh, didn't know that. Hope he is alright.

Yea, me too!:pray:

[kfog41]

I think that Proto and others here will appreciate these Honorius and Zaius pictures!:1-1:

[kfog41]

Five more for you fine people! Zaius is sold, but Honorius will be going on ebay later tonight!:wave

[Ironman1188]

I'm not an orangutan guy [they're my 3rd favorite simian] but that is quite a nice set you have there.

[jungle jom]

I like the Honorius Sculpt better than the factory Zaius with the open mouth. I forget who did him but what a great job.

[thirtease]

Any of you nice folk have ANY idea where I can see photo's of the custom ape work "stickman" is talking about ?
Sorry, I'm very new.

[jungle jom]

I'd like to help but I don't know what you are talking about.

Stickman hasn't said any thing here in years.

[Ironman1188]

Well, at least since May 2011 :D

[Jessica]

Is anyone working on anything ape? I need some inspiration. I've got projects to do but I procrastinate because of lack of inspiration...

[kfog41]

Is anyone working on anything ape? I need some inspiration. I've got projects to do but I procrastinate because of lack of inspiration...

Would you like to work on a stuart? I have a 007 "_____ Galore" figure from James bond that with some altering of the hair and some added feet (originals came with molded shoes):dunno, she could pass! The astro suit would also have to be altered to fit her.

[The_Darkness_Predator]

All my projects are on hold right now because of work. :monkey2

But I have plans to make more unique 1/6 gorilla soldiers.
BTW
Jason told me he still wants to sculpt a 1/6 Koba statue. I think he will sell them for less than $100.

[Ironman1188]

I've been away from my 1:6 projects due to my health, but now, with nothing but time on my hands am considering a few things.
I've fallen into watching a lot of my fave 70's and 80's sci -fi and came across this image, which I may try and replicate.

[jungle jom]

Hey I-man...

I hope you are feeling better and that your health problems have been resolved.

Take care of yourself... We're all getting older.

[Protozaius]

I'm not an orangutan guy [they're my 3rd favorite simian] but that is quite a nice set you have there.

No, I am. :monkey3:monkey3:monkey3

I came close to bidding on your Dr. Zaius, KFog... but my job situation is still a bit dicey.

[Kostka]

Sorry that this took so long. Been crazy at work!

Here's the head. It took a little bit of work to pull it out of the glued cotton underneath the fabric. Obviously, it wasn't designed to be mounted on a body, but could I saw it off, or something?

http://i1233.photobucket.com/albums/ff388/mjkostka/cd9cd99d.jpg

http://i1233.photobucket.com/albums/ff388/mjkostka/f8b6415e.jpg

http://i1233.photobucket.com/albums/ff388/mjkostka/037515e5.jpg

And any ideas for the body?

[Apefreak]

Is anyone working on anything ape? I need some inspiration. I've got projects to do but I procrastinate because of lack of inspiration...

I just had a friend of mine make me a bunch of backpacks for my
gorillas. I plan to have about 100 made so I can have a grand march.
Today a sprayed them with primer and will probably paint on the weekend.

[Jessica]

That sounds great guys. I don't want to start on a new project now with these other projects resting on my shoulders. I wish I could just wave my hand and they would miraculously complete themselves. It's an inner battle that I must win. To complete a project or two. I've still got Mathilda's shoes to do if you remember...and I want to make them from scratch. I can do it. I must make the time.

I would love to see a horde of apes on horseback charging up a hillside...or see that mass army for your invasion into the Forbidden Zone. Can I come over someone's house to play and just for a few hours have fun with ape figures?

[Kostka]

I'm now the proud owner of two of kfog's amazing custom gorillas. Props to their creators!

http://i1233.photobucket.com/albums/ff388/mjkostka/f5e0b85a.jpg

http://i1233.photobucket.com/albums/ff388/mjkostka/6cbbc286.jpg

http://i1233.photobucket.com/albums/ff388/mjkostka/1e8623cb.jpg

[kfog41]

I'll take credit for selling them to you, but I did not sculpt them! They look great and I have three left to sell. Thanks, Kent.:lecture

[kfog41]

Hey Michael! Do a close up of the third gorilla if you can, Thanks!:)

[Jessica]

Michael these are great. Kfog--they will be loved. I recognize Ironman's gorilla--the one he had commissioned, and it looks like it was further enhanced by Angel. The last gorilla looks like Angel's work.

I'm still procrastinating. Will try to paint some Mego scale stuff and finish some molds for casts this Sunday.

[Kostka]

Thanks to Angel and Ironman! I love them.

Here's the third "background" gorilla. He's just a Hasbro soldier in Sideshow clothes. Once my collection grows, the hasbros will all find themselves lingering in background shots to add depth.

http://i1233.photobucket.com/albums/ff388/mjkostka/cfc597e1.jpg

I painted up the horse that's front and center of the group shot. The shiny body bugged me and he had a broken hoof..part of why I got him for a steal at a local collectors store. I repaired the hoof and painted him a dark brown shade. I love how it came out. It's my favorite horse paint job so far! Trying to keep them all in the black/dark brown family. I need more horses, though.

Hopefully Ironman saw my baby chimp head on the last page, too!

[jungle jom]

Sad news for all ape fans...

Richard D Zanuck has passed on.

Here is an article about his involvement with "Planet of the Apes". The film probably would never have been made without his input.

http://planetoftheapes.wikia.com/wiki/Richard_D._Zanuck

[Protozaius]

Sad news indeed. Not many of the creative team left that gave me my favorite film series.

[Ironman1188]

I'm thinking maybe a conversion onto a Mego might work for that head as a young ape.

[kfog41]

IM may appreciate this conversion/customisation!:dunno

[kfog41]

These are also going on ebay, sadly to say! :wave I will truly miss then!:monkey2

[kfog41]

Here are five more!:goodpost::clap:1-1::wave

[kfog41]

Last pics of the night!:pfft::nana::panic:

[Ironman1188]

Very nicely done!
I did mine similarly, but added the detail on the neck piece via silver sharpie.
Can never have enough gorillas!!

[Kostka]

I'm thinking maybe a conversion onto a Mego might work for that head as a young ape.
Any particular one? And how does the process work - saw the neck down to size and then some how drill the hole? Excuse my newbieness.. :-)

[Ironman1188]

Well, for me, it would need to have the pacifier removed first off. Then, the neck could be trimmed down to size and basicly inserted in the neckhole of a Mego.

[Kostka]

The pacifier removes easily, no problem there. What do you suggest I use to trim down the neck?

[Ironman1188]

Depending on how soft it is, either scissors or an x-acto knife.

[kfog41]

Now for the Custom Gorilla Lieutenant!

[kfog41]

The cloth is a wooly horse blanket and the real leather holster is for the apes rifle!

[kfog41]

Check out these nice pics!

[kfog41]

The last five for the night and thanks for looking!

[Jessica]

So sad you have to get rid of them Kfog. I keep looking at my stuff--need to get rid of stuff too. But then I remember my nativity scene, and I will need my apes for those.

Here are some awesome photos courtesy of Apemania:
http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn102/apecityoutfitters/2012/JG2.jpg
http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn102/apecityoutfitters/2012/JG1.jpg

[wax murderer]

James Gregory in his "Ursus"make-up...great pix...PS

[Kostka]

Now for the Custom Gorilla Lieutenant!

B-E-A-uuutiful! I'm lucky to have a good job to support my ape fund!


Thanks for the suggestions Ironman. There's a collectors store down the block that has a Mego Cornelius that's always sitting on the shelf. I'll pick him up and start operating tonight. Wish me luck!

[kfog41]

A close up of Urko!:wave

[kfog41]

B-E-A-uuutiful! I'm lucky to have a good job to support my ape fund!


Thanks for the suggestions Ironman. There's a collectors store down the block that has a Mego Cornelius that's always sitting on the shelf. I'll pick him up and start operating tonight. Wish me luck!

They sure are filthy and mean looking gorillas!:monkey1

[Jessica]

Urko is handsome. I should try to sculpt him someday in 1:6 scale.

[Apefreak]

Urko is handsome. I should try to sculpt him someday in 1:6 scale.
Hi Jessica If you do sculpt it in 1/6 and make extra molds and plan to sell
them count me in for one.

[Ironman1188]

Urko is handsome. I should try to sculpt him someday in 1:6 scale.

Didn't I say that some years ago? :monkey3

[Kostka]

So I stopped by the local collectors store and he wasn't carrying any Mego apes, but he did have a Star Trek figure that I thought would work. I put him under the knife today and, while I'm by no means in any of you guys league, I was pretty pleased with it. Now I just need the right clothes. Maybe I could snatch some Mego Cornelius clothes on eBay, or something.

http://i1233.photobucket.com/albums/ff388/mjkostka/843366b9.jpg
http://i1233.photobucket.com/albums/ff388/mjkostka/281678af.jpg
http://i1233.photobucket.com/albums/ff388/mjkostka/08270798.jpg

[Jessica]

Yes IM you said that years ago but you already had the Urko made...

I'm currently painting a few things in Mego scale for someone. Want to finish these soon.

Michael--that Mego scale body works perfectly!

[Ironman1188]

Jess, I was only kidding. Never enough ape sculpts, especially gorillas!!

Kostka, the body seems about the right size but have him be careful with that phaser, he's holding it backwards!! LOL

[Kostka]

This is why weapons should be kept out of reach of children!

[The_Darkness_Predator]

LOL
awesome!!

BTW
Yes, count me in for any new 1/6 scale ape heads also. :)

[Protozaius]

http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn102/apecityoutfitters/2012/JG1.jpg

Great pix, Jess! You always seem to find pictures I've yet to see.

It's interesting to note that due to his helmet, he was only made up on the front half of his face.

Makes sense, of course... but I didn't really think about it until I saw the pic. :slap :slap :slap

[Ironman1188]

Looks kind of a half-man, half-ape mutation.

[Kostka]

I'm working on my Star Trek young chimps eyes and I'm really happy with how they're coming out. Using off-white, black and skin colored acrylic paints. My goal is to make him look as much like a POTA ape as possible, but not necessarily "movie accurate". I'll post pics later once I have the right clothes. They should arrive at my door this week. I painted up his boots, furry handbacks, eyes and teeth.

I took the remaining fabric that his head was originally wrapped in, and I took a little chimp figurine that I had laying around and I dissec...ahem...examined HIM under the knife, too! I chopped off his head, hands and feet. I cut up the fabric and glued his body parts into it to make a 1/6 newborn chimp (Milo?). I glued his head to the remainder of the neck stump from the other head just for a little support, but left him otherwise body free so that he'd be fully posable. What do you guys think? It was a last minute idea I had with left over stuff...

http://i1233.photobucket.com/albums/ff388/mjkostka/a187bac9.jpg
http://i1233.photobucket.com/albums/ff388/mjkostka/5ea14649.jpg
http://i1233.photobucket.com/albums/ff388/mjkostka/40ee8778.jpg
http://i1233.photobucket.com/albums/ff388/mjkostka/3afe5d48.jpg

Sideshow Zira is on her way in the mail, too. Good times.

[Jessica]

PZ I could not remember, but did you get to go to Comicon this year? Or was it the first time in a long time you decided not to go?

Did anyone see Jeff dressed up as Julius over there?

Guess what? My friend Brandon went to Comicon and he surprised me with these ape things. I'm so excited!! I am now the proud owner of Chimpin Aint Easy...every time I go to a convention, by the time I make it to the booths they always run out of my size...

Isn't this image of Dr. Zaius just spectacular???
http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn102/apecityoutfitters/2012/DSC09067.jpg
http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn102/apecityoutfitters/2012/DSC09068.jpg

[jungle jom]

The monkey's name is Dr. Zaius...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nJXGIpy2nJ4

Great "Mr. Limpet "reference.

[kfog41]

That was funny jungle jom!

[wax murderer]

Oh lord...PS

[Jessica]

OMG Dr. Zaius is just so cute!!

[Protozaius]

Yes, Jess, this was the first year since 2004 that I didn't go to SDCC. I sure felt the big withdrawal as I read the reports from the Con. I would have LOVED to see the Firefly panel. :monkey2 :monkey2 :monkey2

That is a GREAT Zaius print! I always loved that shot of Mr. Evans.

In ape-related news, I finally saw the Paul Williams documentary today. Loved it. It was great to see a few quick Battle scenes on the big screen as well as Paul's "ape"earence on the Johnny Carson Show. Unfortunatley, they didn't play the segment of him singing in full makeup, just a clip of him on Johnny's couch making that banana daiquiri joke.

Would love to see him live in concert one day. :pray: :pray: :pray:

[Kostka]

SS Zira came today. http://i1233.photobucket.com/albums/ff388/mjkostka/ceacd0ec.jpg

http://i1233.photobucket.com/albums/ff388/mjkostka/29ce6ecd.jpg
The young chimp is still a work in progress, but thanks a lot Ironman for your help and suggestions! Also I'm going to give that newborn chimp a better blanket...one that sort of hangs over while he's being held.

On a related note - Who's selling the HT Ursus the cheapest these days?

[Ironman1188]

Looking good.
I would darken the skin area of the chimp a bit and maybe see about some Mego chimp feet instead of the boots.

HT Ursus? Thats a crapshoot. Best bet is to keep hitting up the for sale [or maybe the wanted] sections here or take a chance and be patient waiting on ebay.

[Kostka]

Looking good.
I would darken the skin area of the chimp a bit and maybe see about some Mego chimp feet instead of the boots.
Thanks! Yeah I was actually thinking about darkening up the skin tone, especially around the eyes.

The problem I ran into was that the boots on the Star Trek figure are apart of the body itself and can't be removed. They were black so I gave them a quick paint job. I'm not sure if I could fit another shoe OVER it (or could I?). I was thinking of obtaining an extra pair of sideshow chimp shoes so that it would have the feet indentations, but not sure if they'd look too big. I'm also considering sculping some hair on his head to make him closer resemble a POTA style chimp...but that's major unfamiliar territory for me...lol


HT Ursus? Thats a crapshoot. Best bet is to keep hitting up the for sale [or maybe the wanted] sections here or take a chance and be patient waiting on ebay.
The cheapest I've seen was $220 on eBay, but I haven't seen one listed in that price range since.

[Ironman1188]

As you've done a fine job so far, you may want to search out a loose Mego chimp body. There was also one of the Mego sites that made custom POTA feet if I recall correctly.

[Kostka]

Is the Mego Ape body a lot different than what I have, or do you mean because of the shoe issue? I'll see if I can find the custom mego ape feet somewhere. Thanks.

[Ironman1188]

It has simian hands that seperate it from regular Megos.

[Kostka]

Ah, okay... I tracked a guy down on Mego Museum that sold the custom chimp shoes (YANOULI was his username), so I tossed him an inbox about buying a pair. Next order of business -sculpting hair!

[Kostka]

So I tried my hand in sculpting tonight. It was an...interesting experience... but I really wanted to give my young chimp a POTA style hair do. I used some Bobby Porter pictures for reference. I sculpted it, and gave him a new paintjob. First timer, so be gentle...lol

http://i1233.photobucket.com/albums/ff388/mjkostka/75eadb46.jpg
http://i1233.photobucket.com/albums/ff388/mjkostka/e5d734f4.jpg
http://i1233.photobucket.com/albums/ff388/mjkostka/66eb171e.jpg
http://i1233.photobucket.com/albums/ff388/mjkostka/0e404810.jpg
http://i1233.photobucket.com/albums/ff388/mjkostka/92ce7d05.jpg

I watched Battle For the Planet of the Apes last night and noticed how young Cornelius was dressed, so I ordered some Mego clothes that I'm going to customize to make look like what the child chimps wore (I.E. the classroom scene). I even got some that look like his PJs from the Aldo tree branch cutting scene.

[kfog41]

Finally completed these figures to be 100%! I added black hair on the gorillas hands, put some hand sewn yellow socks and painted the orangutan shoes yellow. Added a couple Black M-16 A1 Rifles. These crazy apes are now on ebay! :wave

[kfog41]

I have a number of these picutres which includes Armondo.

[kfog41]

Somemore cool pics!

[kfog41]

I took a few of these!:panic:

[kfog41]

The last five shots!:slap

[Jessica]

Michael--you can probably just buy the smallest jar of Apoxie and sculpt the ape toes over those boots. It would just make the clothes impossible to remove later down the road...but you'd have a new pair of chimp boots that way...and I don't know if there's anybody else here that likes to remove the clothes off their action figures like I do. Cough cough...tmi...cough cough...

The young chimp looks better with that new sculpted hair.

[Ironman1188]

I don't know if there's anybody else here that likes to remove the clothes off their action figures like I do. Cough cough...tmi...cough cough...



You mean everybody doesn't?

[Jessica]

LOL!

Hey does anyone know the history of these masks? Are they real? I found them on myprops.com, and it says they are original 1968 gorilla masks..and I've never seen them before....

http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn102/apecityoutfitters/2012/Planet-of-the-Apes-1968-movie-props.jpg http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn102/apecityoutfitters/2012/Gorilla-Apes-Mask-Master-Head.jpg

[Kostka]

I resculpted his hair again, filed down his goofy elongated muzzle and resculpted it( pretty happy with how that came out), resculpted the eyebrowes and filed down some grooves around his face that made him look old (he still isnt perfect in that regard...i may try to smooth it out some more) and gave him another new paint job. I'm getting closer to the sideshow chimp skin tone...I just needed to mix some pink acrylic in with the tans, browns and whites. I used Cornelius Jr. pictures from "Battle" as reference (the classroom scene mainly). I used fabric paint on some Mego clothes I ordered and pieces of a chopped up Hasbro Dr Zaius jacket glyph for the leather strips. I don't know if it's because the scene was in broad daylight, but Bobby Porters wig looked a lot more brown to me than black, but I used black anyway so that he would be in sync with the other chimps. Should I give it a more brown tint?

Awesome idea Jessica. I do have Cornelius' PJs that I was going to use to make the camp fire/Aldo plotting to kill Ceasar scene, but I suppose it wouldn't be a big deal if he wore the regular chimp child clothes. The way I glued the strips onto the outfit would make it difficult to remove anyway, so I'll likely keep it on. I'll try sculpting over the feet, or I could sculpt over a pair of mego shoes and file down the existing shoes until they fit over it...
I've been working with sculpey III only because it's cheap and easily attainable at Jo Ann Fabrics, but like Steve Strange warned me, it can be a bit brittle. I may use apoxie on my next project.

I'll post a pic of my child chimp so far later today.

[Kostka]

Still need to sculp the shoes and maybe some more touching up later, but here's my first ever custom ape... Cornelius Jr.

http://i.ytimg.com/vi/yVBP1tfbhrQ/0.jpg
http://www.oocities.org/hollywood/cinema/7171/chimps_B_Porter.jpg
http://i1233.photobucket.com/albums/ff388/mjkostka/5115b7a5.jpg
http://i1233.photobucket.com/albums/ff388/mjkostka/00889ab2.jpg
http://i1233.photobucket.com/albums/ff388/mjkostka/8489500e.jpg
http://i1233.photobucket.com/albums/ff388/mjkostka/9e45cf19.jpg
He doesn't photograph so well. Looks much better in person. The left top eye lid looks funny. The nose is hard to sculpt! I may redo it, but it's okay (I guess) for now. I may go for a different shade of green for the top.

[Kostka]

I put Hasbro Attar under the knife to make him into a "classic" POTA gorilla...

http://i1233.photobucket.com/albums/ff388/mjkostka/8591fa68.jpg
http://i1233.photobucket.com/albums/ff388/mjkostka/03b3b1c8.jpg

I was surprised to discover that his head was hollow. It made mounting a bit challenging as I had to cut out some dried clay inside of his head that collapsed inside of his head, through the hole, so that it would mount. I rehaired and repainted, and mounted him on a soldier.

http://i1233.photobucket.com/albums/ff388/mjkostka/182200c9.jpg
http://i1233.photobucket.com/albums/ff388/mjkostka/f0dea807.jpg
http://i1233.photobucket.com/albums/ff388/mjkostka/c7a9be75.jpg
http://i1233.photobucket.com/albums/ff388/mjkostka/7b8ba146.jpg
http://i1233.photobucket.com/albums/ff388/mjkostka/9a4897cb.jpg
http://i1233.photobucket.com/albums/ff388/mjkostka/6eb99cc2.jpg

The Attar figure had an awkwardly long neck, so I built up a mane to cover it.

[The_Darkness_Predator]

^^ :clap:clap:clap

[Kostka]

Thanks! I'm going to work more on Cornelius Juniors face. It needs to be smoothed out. It's too wrinkly. What do you guys suggest I use? Nail file? Sand paper? Hmm... I may resculpt the nose, too. And try something different for the top piece of clothing.

[kfog41]

I put an exclusive forbidden zone zaius on ebay if there is anyone interested here!

[kfog41]

I'll show all pictures taken here!

[kfog41]

A few more to go!:wave

[kfog41]

The last of the zaius pictures!:monkey3

[kfog41]

Run from the apes people!:panic:

[kfog41]

I said run, they're catching up! Oooops, too late!:monkey2:monkey1:monkey3

[Kostka]

Does anyone know where I could pick up some sideshow gorilla soldier clothes? Need some for my background gorillas.

[Ironman1188]

Those aren't so easy to find as they used to be.

[monkeybat]

You would think someone would be making sets of these by now.

[kfog41]

I found a disguise beard that colour. If anyone is interested maybe I could get some more, really cheap. Let me know.

Hello Aneses! I have some faux/fake hair for the chimps and gorillas! I would be interested in a trade for some orangutan hair. Can you please PM me? Thanks!

[kfog41]

You would think someone would be making sets of these by now.

True, it would be nice to have correct purple shirts and pants for the gorillas. Hot toys should be doing this!

[Apefreak]

Does anyone know where I could pick up some sideshow gorilla soldier clothes? Need some for my background gorillas.

Or does anyone if you could dye the Sideshow gorilla uniforms? If so
what brands of dye?

[The_Darkness_Predator]

This is what I have used:

http://www.ritdye.com/colorit_color_formula_guide

I'll have to check my backup computer to be 100% sure, but I think I used mixture #432 (1 Tbs Wine, 1 Tsp Black, 1 Cup Water)

I first remove the color (see thumbnail photo). Then I dye the uniforms.

Results:
http://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/546184_322479471158618_1480980761_n.jpg

Have fun and be safe.

[Kostka]

I tried my hand in sculpting a chimp face over the head of a Twisting Toyz figure. I think I'm getting better!

http://i1233.photobucket.com/albums/ff388/mjkostka/f1fe68e4.jpg
http://i1233.photobucket.com/albums/ff388/mjkostka/864575cd.jpg
http://i1233.photobucket.com/albums/ff388/mjkostka/850e48fe.jpg

[monkeybat]

Yes much better.

[kfog41]

I think your progressing Michael! :)

[Kostka]

I'm done! Huge thanks to Ironman for helping me every step of the way and putting up with all of my ridiculous newbie questions! I really wanted to make something at least respectable, and I'm pretty proud of this! Cant wait to do more projects.

He's barefoot right now until the spare set of SS chimp shoes come in. I also threw Hasbro chimp tunic on him until I'm able to track down an extra SS tunic.

He's not based on any particular character. His tunic has no glyphs, though (using them for upcoming projects), so he can't be anyone important! :-P

http://i1233.photobucket.com/albums/ff388/mjkostka/2152ecb0.jpg
http://i1233.photobucket.com/albums/ff388/mjkostka/cb710c99.jpg
http://i1233.photobucket.com/albums/ff388/mjkostka/5c1d4d70.jpg

[kfog41]

A mutant guard has virdon!:slap

[kfog41]

Hey IM! How do you put larger pictures on like everyone else seems to know how to do here, thanks?

[Kostka]

I just click the picture frame icon when you're on the reply screen, and enter the URL.

[Apefreak]

This is what I have used:

http://www.ritdye.com/colorit_color_formula_guide

I'll have to check my backup computer to be 100% sure, but I think I used mixture #432 (1 Tbs Wine, 1 Tsp Black, 1 Cup Water)

I first remove the color (see thumbnail photo). Then I dye the uniforms.

Results:
http://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/546184_322479471158618_1480980761_n.jpg

Have fun and be safe.

Thank's TDP for the info going shopping this weekend. Did you go to a hobby shop or a fabric store for those dye's?

[kfog41]

I just click the picture frame icon when you're on the reply screen, and enter the URL.

Hi Michael! Do you mean the url on photo bucket? If so, can I get the website there to post pictures? Thanks, Kent.:stick

[kfog41]

Thank's TDP for the info going shopping this weekend. Did you go to a hobby shop or a fabric store for those dye's?

seems like someone tried this before and mentioned the plumb color dye!:monkey1

[kfog41]

This is what I have used:

http://www.ritdye.com/colorit_color_formula_guide

I'll have to check my backup computer to be 100% sure, but I think I used mixture #432 (1 Tbs Wine, 1 Tsp Black, 1 Cup Water)

I first remove the color (see thumbnail photo). Then I dye the uniforms.

Results:
http://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/546184_322479471158618_1480980761_n.jpg

Have fun and be safe.

Those are some nasty brutal looking gorillas! You need some human foder for their enjoyment!:yess:

[Kostka]

Hi Michael! Do you mean the url on photo bucket? If so, can I get the website there to post pictures? Thanks, Kent.:stick

Yes, I copy the direct link from photobucket, come over here, hit reply, and there's a small icon that resembles a picture frame. Click that, highlight where you you want to paste it, and there. If you post multiple pics, though, make sure to move the cursor to the next line first, because it leaves it inside the code in the reply box.

They have Rit fabric dye at Jo Ann Fabrics. I used the "wine" one to dye my female gorilla... :)

[Kostka]

Im going to resculpt the hairline. It's too widows peak-ish for a chimp. Is there a specific acrylic paint you guys use for chimp skin tone? Mixing colors is hard if you want to do touch ups later to keep achieving the same tone.

Does anyone have any decent pictures of any of the midgets that portrayed child chimps? More specifically, their prosthetics/masks? I'm planning on reworking and growing my ape child collection. I want to recreate the classroom scene from Battle.


Oh, and maybe the "look! It's a man!" gorilla child from Planet?

[Ironman1188]

I'm done! Huge thanks to Ironman for helping me every step of the way and putting up with all of my ridiculous newbie questions! I really wanted to make something at least respectable, and I'm pretty proud of this! Cant wait to do more projects.

He's barefoot right now until the spare set of SS chimp shoes come in. I also threw Hasbro chimp tunic on him until I'm able to track down an extra SS tunic.

He's not based on any particular character. His tunic has no glyphs, though (using them for upcoming projects), so he can't be anyone important! :-P

I can't take any credit, the work was all yours.
A mutant guard has virdon!:slap
LOL! I always used that head for my Hondo from TV's S.W.A.T.
Hey IM! How do you put larger pictures on like everyone else seems to know how to do here, thanks?
I use photobucket. Once the photo is "hosted" you can move the mouse over the image and get 4 options. The bottom one copies the link. Just copy the link and paste it right into the reply. Nice, quick, 2 click image posting.

[The_Darkness_Predator]

Thank's TDP for the info going shopping this weekend. Did you go to a hobby shop or a fabric store for those dye's?

glad to help. Like Kostka, I bought the dye supplies at Jo Ann's Fabrics. I get coupons and saved some $. :monkey3

I love seeing everyone's projects. :clap:clap

[Kostka]

So, I resculpted some of my chimps hairline to get rid of the weird, narrow, pointy widows peak. I made the mistake of putting the entire nude figure in the oven, and the result was a deformed, caved in leg, and some weird fever blisters all over the body. Good news is, the head came out good. Now I need to grab another body. The TT body I was using was good, but boy are those joints loose! He was a tad tall for a chimpanzee too (to be fair, I originally bought it for a gorilla, but changed my mind). So it's back to the drawing board for a chimp body. I'll definitely snag another TT body, though, for a future gorilla project.

Anyway, here's my reworked chimp... I tried adjusting the colors a little more too. I'm happy with the hairline now.

http://i1233.photobucket.com/albums/ff388/mjkostka/d019d3f9.jpg
http://i1233.photobucket.com/albums/ff388/mjkostka/876953be.jpg
http://i1233.photobucket.com/albums/ff388/mjkostka/75aa073f.jpg
http://i1233.photobucket.com/albums/ff388/mjkostka/6f75600d.jpg

P.S. If anyone is willing to sell me SS chimp clothes, my wallet is open.. :-)

[The_Darkness_Predator]

Here are some photos I took to help show the dye process.
(Color removed, dyed and wet, dyed and dry)

[Kostka]

Hey Darkness - Every time I tried dying, it would come out a very different color than advertised. Granted, I didn't use the color remover or mix in the vinegars or anything. Do you need to use the remover even on white articles of clothing? Because even a white top I tried dying came out a different color.

I want to dye some mego clothes green with this. I'm tired painting clothes with fabric paint...it gets so stiff and phony looking...

http://i1233.photobucket.com/albums/ff388/mjkostka/faa17dc0.jpg

[Kostka]

Got the last 2 of the 3 piece set of chimp head sculpts today... Going to transform them!

http://i1233.photobucket.com/albums/ff388/mjkostka/82618e53.jpg

Here's the original one resculpted yet again. I got mego shoes in today too that I'm going to try sculpting.

http://i1233.photobucket.com/albums/ff388/mjkostka/657fefd8.jpg
http://i1233.photobucket.com/albums/ff388/mjkostka/bc5052fa.jpg

The nose is a little screwed up. Ill fix it. The projects never end!

[The_Darkness_Predator]

[QUOTE=Kostka;4769315]Hey Darkness - Every time I tried dying, it would come out a very different color than advertised. Granted, I didn't use the color remover or mix in the vinegars or anything. Do you need to use the remover even on white articles of clothing? Because even a white top I tried dying came out a different color.

I have similar problems. The darker cloth makes the uniform darker. The best I could do is precisely measure everything.

I did experiments with a more plum color, but it didn't look right to me.

[The_Darkness_Predator]

some work in progress pics:

[Ironman1188]

WHOA!!!
What is that?
That is extraordinary!!
PLEASE say that copies of that are available.
:eek

[Kostka]

Zombie Zira? Zombira?

[Apefreak]

some work in progress pics:

That is some serious progress! Where did that head come from? I don't
think I'll be able to sleep tonight I can't stop thinking about those pics.
All I can say thats awesome!!!!!

[Ironman1188]

More photos please :D

[The_Darkness_Predator]

Thanks everyone. :D

I hope to be able to share more pictures soon.

Here is a photo showing the base head I am using.

[Ironman1188]

That Grodd head is 1:6????

[Kostka]

Great work, Predator!

My custom General/Citizen Aleron from BOOM! Studios Betrayal/Exile On the Planet of the Apes Comic Book Mini Series:

http://i1233.photobucket.com/albums/ff388/mjkostka/a09ad049.jpghttp://i1233.photobucket.com/albums/ff388/mjkostka/0e2cf571.jpg

http://i1233.photobucket.com/albums/ff388/mjkostka/bf912629.jpghttp://i1233.photobucket.com/albums/ff388/mjkostka/416fbcc8.jpg

http://i1233.photobucket.com/albums/ff388/mjkostka/317260e8.jpghttp://i1233.photobucket.com/albums/ff388/mjkostka/ac1b8efc.jpghttp://i1233.photobucket.com/albums/ff388/mjkostka/e97bee1f.jpghttp://i1233.photobucket.com/albums/ff388/mjkostka/70d45e1a.jpghttp://i1233.photobucket.com/albums/ff388/mjkostka/84c65542.jpghttp://i1233.photobucket.com/albums/ff388/mjkostka/4cc12d39.jpg

[Ironman1188]

Very nice work on Aleron.

[The_Darkness_Predator]

That Grodd head is 1:6????

well, I am trying to make it work on a 1/6 scale body. :pray: that it works.



Aleron... awesome. I was reading Exile' issue 1 this morning.

[Ironman1188]

Sure looks like its working, thats for sure.

[angelofmusic2112]

That Grodd head is 1:6????

The face is 1/6 Ironman. The head needs to be "enlarged" so it resembles the gorillas that you love.

[angelofmusic2112]

well, I am trying to make it work on a 1/6 scale body. :pray: that it works.





Looks really awesome with real hair DP. :clap

[Ironman1188]

Thanks Angel, yours looks damn fine too.
Good to see you around again!

[The_Darkness_Predator]

Thanks. :)

I can't paint as well as Angel, so I didn't repaint the Grodd figure face.

He has big hair, but I think it is finished.

I have two more different Gorilla Grodd heads that I plan to convert to soldiers.

http://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-snc6/s720x720/264819_368642783208953_428056841_n.jpg

http://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/559282_368642913208940_1048938787_n.jpg

Here is another addition to my ape army:

http://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/200796_368643016542263_1656717090_n.jpg

[angelofmusic2112]

Whoa! Great photos DP! I really like hair on him buddy. :hi5:

[Jessica]

beautiful hairwork. My God!!


look what my facebook friend photoshopped for me!!

http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn102/apecityoutfitters/2012/217820_3700770803217_201269300_n.jpg

[The_Darkness_Predator]

wow, that is so cool.

Kostka, I look forward to seeing more of your creations.

[Kostka]

That's the scariest looking gorilla soldier I've ever seen. Amazing and aspiring!

I want to keep getting better. I have a couple more ideas in mind...but I don't want to reveal! I like trying characters that no one has attempted before.

[mmmmBrains]

Thanks. :)

I can't paint as well as Angel, so I didn't repaint the Grodd figure face.

He has big hair, but I think it is finished.

I have two more different Gorilla Grodd heads that I plan to convert to soldiers.

http://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-snc6/s720x720/264819_368642783208953_428056841_n.jpg

http://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/559282_368642913208940_1048938787_n.jpg

Here is another addition to my ape army:

http://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/200796_368643016542263_1656717090_n.jpg

Whoa, that hair looks awesome bro!

[The_Darkness_Predator]

Thanks so much.

Using advice received here, toupee tape holds the large pieces in place. I used Scenic glue along the edges with little fur pieces cut from the backing. It dries matte clear.... mostly.

For my next Gorilla Grodd conversion, I plan to try to make a face plate and glue it on a Hot Toys gorilla soldier head. I hope it works.

[Kostka]

An ape project on my bucket list requires life-like hair. I will keep that in mind. Where did you get that hair?

[The_Darkness_Predator]

I bought the black Mongolian fur from here (http://www.imstuffedfur.com/whatsnew.html):

http://www.imstuffedfur.com/whatsnew.html

They even sell samples and have great customer service.

[kfog41]

I bought the black Mongolian fur from here (http://www.imstuffedfur.com/whatsnew.html):

http://www.imstuffedfur.com/whatsnew.html

They even sell samples and have great customer service.

Hi DP! Any orangutan hair on this site! Also, anyone know the best place to buy the Aves apoxie sculpt in the 4 oz. or larger containers? Thanks

[The_Darkness_Predator]

orangutan hair? not exactly. :(

A while back, I got some samples of Ivory Fox fur and Buttercup fur to try out some ideas, but I didn't think it would work after I saw it in hand.
The Ivory Fox fur might work for an elder orangutan.

I bought black Apoxie Sculpt from here (http://www.avesstudio.com/index.php?page=shop.product_details&product_id=152&option=com_virtuemart&Itemid=1&cartReset=N&redirected=1&Itemid=1):
http://www.avesstudio.com

Have fun.

[kfog41]

orangutan hair? not exactly. :(

A while back, I got some samples of Ivory Fox fur and Buttercup fur to try out some ideas, but I didn't think it would work after I saw it in hand.
The Ivory Fox fur might work for an elder orangutan.

I bought black Apoxie Sculpt from here (http://www.avesstudio.com/index.php?page=shop.product_details&product_id=152&option=com_virtuemart&Itemid=1&cartReset=N&redirected=1&Itemid=1:yess:):
http://www.avesstudio.com

Have fun.

Thanks DP, much appreciated!:monkey3

[Kostka]

Im going to order some Apoxie through inventory at my fathers hardware store. "sculpie III" worked well for me in getting my feet wet, but I want the real deal now!

To give you an idea of how little I know, I didn't realize that you don't have to bake apoxie. I could never figure out how you guys sculpted thin limbs, etc without demolishing figures. As soon as I get the Apoxie, I'm sculpting a bunch of chimp shoes and furry hand backs. Awesome!

[kfog41]

Off topic queestion! Can anyone here tell me if they have a great 4 in 1 ink jet printer that is the best! I will need the brand and number. Thanks everyone, Kent.

[kfog41]

Disregard the printer question, I found one. Here are two more conquest custom apes that I finished. Those are angels armbands! I really like how the ape shoes came out and the red devil jumpsuit and darker color yellow jumpsuit look fitting to the look of the movie version I think. I painted the tongues their jump colors and put some mock yellow socks on the orangutan to cover his ankles!

[Jessica]

Love the activity here guys. Everytime I need inspiration and an escape I come here. Keep up the great work.

[The_Darkness_Predator]

Here is an example of how I use Apoxie sculpt.

For those new, mix equal parts, shape and sculpt, allow to harden after a few hours. It doesn't require baking like Sculpey.

I tried to make some furry hands using Apoxie so I wouldn't want to have to risk damage to the hands by baking (see thumbnail).



You ever feel like you are being watched?

https://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/s720x720/552052_371333009606597_335958444_n.jpg

https://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/s720x720/540371_371333039606594_479524921_n.jpg

[The_Darkness_Predator]

just for fun...

https://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-snc7/s720x720/422467_371340772939154_2086172358_n.jpg

[galactiboy]

http://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-snc6/s720x720/264819_368642783208953_428056841_n.jpg


Holy Crap!!! That is awesome... amazing work on him :rock

Here's an upgrade I did to my Taylor figure last night. I was going for a "Forbidden Zone" look... although it wasn't until I was done I realized he needed a full beard. That's what I get just going purely off memory :lol

Still, happy with the end result. I ported him over to a HT body, weathered the outfit and repainted the head.

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e381/galactiboy/Customfigures/taylora.jpg

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e381/galactiboy/Customfigures/taylord.jpg

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e381/galactiboy/Customfigures/taylorb.jpg

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e381/galactiboy/Customfigures/taylore.jpg

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e381/galactiboy/Customfigures/taylorc.jpg

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e381/galactiboy/Customfigures/taylorg.jpg

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e381/galactiboy/Customfigures/taylorf.jpg

[Kostka]

Here is an example of how I use Apoxie sculpt.

For those new, mix equal parts, shape and sculpt, allow to harden after a few hours. It doesn't require baking like Sculpey.

I tried to make some furry hands using Apoxie so I wouldn't want to have to risk damage to the hands by baking (see thumbnail).



You ever feel like you are being watched?

https://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/s720x720/552052_371333009606597_335958444_n.jpg

https://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/s720x720/540371_371333039606594_479524921_n.jpg

Cool! Im going to order some Apoxie tonight. It'll come in handy for hand backs and shoes. Do you usually just get white apoxie and paint it with acrylics?

[Ironman1188]

Glad to see I'm not the only one with apes in my Starfleet.
What is that figure standing behind him?

[The_Darkness_Predator]

Cool! Im going to order some Apoxie tonight. It'll come in handy for hand backs and shoes. Do you usually just get white apoxie and paint it with acrylics?

That is actually black apoxie. After it cured / hardened, I dry brushed dark brown on it.

[The_Darkness_Predator]

Glad to see I'm not the only one with apes in my Starfleet.
What is that figure standing behind him?

Thanks. :hi5: I bought some super cheap Worf figures with ideas like this in mind.

The big figure is the 1/5 scale Bigfoot statue.

[giant monster]

wow! Apes!! Apes!!!

[Ironman1188]

Here's a blast from the past:

[Kostka]

Just waiting for the apoxie to arrive to sculpt furry handbacks, repaint the hands and I'm done. Which chimp character does he most resemble in the POTA world? I can't decide!

http://i1233.photobucket.com/albums/ff388/mjkostka/17A30AE8-CB72-4BBD-B070-0D07AFCD14FE-1944-000002285A88F83C.jpg
http://i1233.photobucket.com/albums/ff388/mjkostka/7DAB7159-7B65-48E6-9F93-596DE8319916-1944-0000022863F14373.jpg
http://i1233.photobucket.com/albums/ff388/mjkostka/861DAFB2-F493-4D05-B7D0-1C3F6D859B21-1944-0000022F3CBC306F.jpg
http://i1233.photobucket.com/albums/ff388/mjkostka/70F68454-E1AD-4E71-8424-5C48E7333E8E-1944-0000022868AD5E1A.jpg
http://i1233.photobucket.com/albums/ff388/mjkostka/9EEBD322-86AD-42E9-9F38-A323AAE14421-1944-0000022C358D2FF5.jpg

[Ironman1188]

Looking Good!

[Ironman1188]

Well, he's actually in the midst of moving across country but he sends his regards and says HI! to all. He is without a computer till he gets settled then hopes to be back amongst us.

[Ironman1188]

Thanks. :hi5: I bought some super cheap Worf figures with ideas like this in mind.

The big figure is the 1/5 scale Bigfoot statue.

Where did you find super cheap Worfs?

[Kostka]

The Rit dye job was a success! I dyed my Hasbro Zaius clothes, used an AA GI Joe figure I picked up at a collectors store, trimmed the Attar neck and filled the head with glue.
http://i1233.photobucket.com/albums/ff388/mjkostka/C6A34606-5260-4950-AA02-054F7D992B09-193-0000000A21EE3DF2.jpg
http://i1233.photobucket.com/albums/ff388/mjkostka/0A0AEE7B-EF4D-4754-9AFC-F41459D702E9-193-0000000A2572AE31.jpg
http://i1233.photobucket.com/albums/ff388/mjkostka/4B28720D-65B6-4B6A-9085-765F99B3D478-193-0000000A2E58C081.jpg

[Ironman1188]

Looking Good!!

[The_Darkness_Predator]

Where did you find super cheap Worfs?

amazon.com / gohastings back in May 2012. I don't see them at $23.75 right now. :(