Jabba's Skiff Guards??

[Chakaman]

So, I am doing a few of these. I am already working on a couple of Weequay outfits and have Lando already done. I googled some images of the other guards and there are some pretty cool ones. The human ones should be fairly easy to do I would think.

Having said that, has anyone else done any of these guys?? I know, like there isnt enough stuff going on in this section.:D

[enaud]

I have plans to doing a few of Jabba's gang.I made a Nikto head back in the summer but got side tracked with a few other projects.
http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/ll130/nazgulenaud/DSC00240.jpg

http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/ll130/nazgulenaud/DSC00241.jpg

[Chakaman]

That looks fantastic!

[katkuru]

Wow nice, that should look great painted up.

[galactiboy]

That is awesome! I was thinking about taking a crack at him... but you really nailed it :rock

[LOPIE]

Great Job Put me down for one. PLEASE!!!!!!

[Dorgmal Snow]

Enaud.......... I love it... I love all the skiff guards it is one of my favourite scene in ROTJ.
You have nailed that Nikto with out a doubt, can i ask what you used for the horns.

Oww man its good

mark

[enaud]

Thanks guys!

Chakaman-I was wondering if in your search for pics,if you stumbled across this one.
http://www.skiffguards.com/index.html

Lopie-I would love nothing more to share my works with everyone interested other that mere pics.Unfortunetly,I don't have the funds to invest in casting materials right now.But when that day comes,I will be spreading the word here 1st.

Dorg-The horns are small dowels(1/8")sanded to a somewhat,blunt point.I drilled & epoxied them in place in the early phase of sculpting.They worked out great having them for referance as well as a rigid base for parts that would possibly break off

[Chakaman]

Thanks for the link Enaud, lots of great reference pictures. Much appreciated.

I am sure you could get quite a few interested folks if you started casting customs heads.

[CaptnRex]

Hi all, my first post, I've been lurking here for ages and seeing all these awesome customs made me want to join so I can comment on your works.

I had a go at a Weequay, came out OK.

http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n193/BC-3po/IMG_4712.jpghttp://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n193/BC-3po/IMG_4715.jpg

[Chakaman]

Looks good, like the outfit. What did you use for the hair?? I am getting ready to have a go at one of these once I get one of Dorg's heads.

[shocktrooper_au]

Hi all, my first post, I've been lurking here for ages and seeing all these awesome customs made me want to join so I can comment on your works.

I had a go at a Weequay, came out OK.

http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n193/BC-3po/IMG_4712.jpghttp://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n193/BC-3po/IMG_4715.jpg

Nice work & welcome CaptnRex

[CaptnRex]

Looks good, like the outfit. What did you use for the hair?? I am getting ready to have a go at one of these once I get one of Dorg's heads.

Thanks, I used some of the threads from a shag pile type of rug, cut some when the wife wasn't watching.

Outfit is parts of some Viking figure outfits.

[Ryan1982]

enaud- that sculpt looks great. really like to see how that turns out once you get him all finished.

Rex- welcome aboard. Weequay looks really good. Sculpt and everything looks fantastic. Great work!

[Dorgmal Snow]

Hi all, my first post, I've been lurking here for ages and seeing all these awesome customs made me want to join so I can comment on your works.

I had a go at a Weequay, came out OK.

http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n193/BC-3po/IMG_4712.jpghttp://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n193/BC-3po/IMG_4715.jpg


Capt Rex that sir is truly stunning!!!!! I love the outfit and staff to. This thread is great. I love Skiff scene so much. Please take some more shots and enaud... I just keep looking at that sculpt of yours. Your sculpts are so good.

This forum is full of so much talent, skill and enthusiasm.. I chuffin love it

[enaud]

Welcome Captnrex!

That is one fine looking Weequay you have there.I like your choice of clothes you gave him.The viking tunic works well.
Did you do the head yourself?

[CaptnRex]

Thanks for the welcomes eveyone, I had to join after seeing everyones customs here, amazing stuff.

enaud - yeah I did the head of the Weequay myself. I cheat a bit though as I use a regular Sideshow human head and sculpt over the top of that, sand away hair etc, this way I have a base to work with already. :horror

[Dorgmal Snow]

Thats exactly what I did with my Djas Phur, I really wanted to keep the eyes, and I dont think its cheating at all, LOL. Brilliant work and please post more pics Rex

[CaptnRex]

Sure, I'll get some up soon.

[Dorgmal Snow]

That would be great. I love the outfit to. Can you give us the recipe? the tunic and gauntlets are just chuffin great.

[CaptnRex]

The tunic is from a viking figure, Ignite Viking? It was loose parts bought off ebay so hard to give exacts. It looks like leather and has a cool pattern.

The gauntlets I made out of a scrap piece of hard vinyl type of material with holes in it, cut then wrapped around the arms with the cuff folded back.

Sorry chakaman if I've taken over your thread. Just thought I'd give some ideas.

[Chakaman]

No man, not at all. This exactly the kind of feedback/info I was hoping for. We just need more pics! :D

[CaptnRex]

OK cool, here's some more pics, sorry they're pretty crappy pics.

http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n193/BC-3po/IMG_4948.jpg
http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n193/BC-3po/IMG_4960.jpg
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Shows how I did the braids/dreadlocks.

[Dorgmal Snow]

i l o v e s k i f f g u a r d s

[galactiboy]

That is some great work! :rock

[Chakaman]

Here is a rough mock up of the human "un-named" skiff guard from the second skiff. Lots to do on him, just kinda threw all the parts together to get a quick peek at what he is going to look like.

http://imagehost.vendio.com/a/30054419/aview/skiffguard1.JPG

When I was looking at all the reference pictures of these guys, I noticed at how quickly and randomly they threw these outfits together. They re-use a lot of the same style helmets, armor and clothes for these guys, kinda funny.

Having said that, there are a lof of really cool "bash" possibilties.

Chris

[enaud]

I can see where your going with him...nice mock up.

[Chakaman]

Thanks. This is the guy I am doing, the one with his back to us.

http://www.skiffguards.com/images/skiff2guards/other-guards/shirtless-1.jpg

I just got done with the back of the helmet. Need to paint the pants, add a holster/belt and figure out the boots.

[Chakaman]

Im working on two human guards and waiting for the stuff to do my two weequays. Well, tonight I started to sculpt a Barada head. This is my first attempt, we will see how it goes. I will try to post some pictures in the next day or so.

Here is my reference pic
http://www.skiffguards.com/images/skiff1guards/kithaba/klatooinian-mask.jpg

anybody else attempted one of these??

Chris

[Ryan1982]

oooo Barada's probably my favorite skiff. lookin' forward to it Chak!

[enaud]

....Well, tonight I started to sculpt a Barada head.

...anybody else attempted one of these??



Coinciently,I started a Barada head sometime back.Still have a little work yet till he's done.

[Dorgmal Snow]

LOL No way!! I have just done my first EVER sculpt and its......... Barada!!! How mad is that. Like I said is my first sculpt so go easy on me gals!!

[galactiboy]

I always say: Two Barada's are better than one :lecture

And crap! I never knew how weird his neck looked :google

[ProgMatinee]

Mark, when will the work on the scale skiff and jabbas sail barge begin? :lol

[Chakaman]

This sculpting is tough, really tough. anybody got pics of theirs??

[galactiboy]

I'd like to take a whack at one of those myself... but with so many great ones already done or in progress I'll likely focus on others characters.

[Dorgmal Snow]

Mark, when will the work on the scale skiff and jabbas sail barge begin? :lol


OOOOWWWW pants Prog you guessed the next project LOL.

I have done the basic drawings and it id massive... 1.5m long by 45 cm wide!!

[Dorgmal Snow]

Ok so here goes.... my first ever sculpt. I used a TT head for the eyes and galactiboy gave me some great tips.... But its a start.

mark

must sleep now.


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[the dude person]

OOOOWWWW pants Prog you guessed the next project LOL.

I have done the basic drawings and it id massive... 1.5m long by 45 cm wide!!


:eek


good luck finding a second house for cheap!


But Dorgs I bet you will never guess my next project...(after the one that I apologized for it being late...) he he he! :D

[the dude person]

Ok so here goes.... my first ever sculpt. I used a TT head for the eyes and galactiboy gave me some great tips.... But its a start.

mark

must sleep now.


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:horror

you cheated! YOU CHEATED!!!! YOU CHEATED CHEATED CHEATED CHEATED CHEATED!!!!!!!!!!


you used someone else's head.. that doesn't count! :nono















:lol jk it's a good way to start, I don't have any heads I can sacrifice so I just sculpt mine entirely from scratch....

and you are such a wuss! Going to bed just before 11:30... tisk tisk! (it's only 6:30 here! :D )

just kidding... get well soon Dorgs

[enaud]

LOL :lol It seem's that Barada has become Mr Popularity with everyone wanting to make him.If I had known that you guys where working on him,I would have stuck to my original plan...Klaatu.Oh well,perhaps he'll be one of the next ones.

Dorg-Awesome job on your 1st sculpt!

Chakaman-Sculpting can get tricky & sometimes very frustrating but like many things,it's a matter of practice.It's challenging but the feeling of accomplishment after you are done is very rewarding.

What are you guys using to sculpt with?

[hemble]

Wow ther are some great looking skiff guards here guys keep up the fantastic work.

Ron

[galactiboy]

I love how Dorgs can hit a homerun on his first sculpting attempt... love it man, came out great :rock :rock :rock

[Ryan1982]

Dorgs he's a beauty! I need a cast of it if you ever offer this one. Looks great man, well done.

[Chakaman]

Looks great Mark, awesome man!! Makes my attempt at sculpting look ridiculous.:D

I would also be interested in a cast my friend.

[Dorgmal Snow]

Man you are welcome to one my friend, I need to do some more work on it though, he is sat on my desk giving me the evil eye!! I need to get on with my work so I can finish and get playin with my dollies LOL.

[Darthgothikus]

Work, Shmerk, Sherck!

[Dorgmal Snow]

Work, Shmerk, Sherck!

LOL one more quick website to design then DOLLY TIME OOOOOWWW YEAH

[drod26]

Ok so here goes.... my first ever sculpt. I used a TT head for the eyes and galactiboy gave me some great tips.... But its a start.

mark

must sleep now.



Thanks Awesome Mark.. You should try to teach us that trick.. :chew

[Dorgmal Snow]

Guys you are all to kind. There are loads of things that need sorting on him but hey he will do.

I really want to get hold of a jedi luke now!!! :(


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[Chakaman]

Goof stuff Mark. Nice weapon also.

[enaud]

Very,very nice Dorg :chew

Looks like you already have a crew for the skiff

[Dorgmal Snow]

LOL humm maybe the skiff is not the best idea LOL. I would need to get a Luke jedi!.

Still keep looking at your Nikto enaud, So cool. I love that one so much. That and the Green Nikto Woof (Klaatu)

But I think that is way beyond me...

[Rogue Trooper]

Dude amazing, back of the net on your first sculpt. Recognize the guy in the white shirt straight off the cuff.

Guess those skiff gaurds ain't got anything to ride yet, lol.

[Dorgmal Snow]

Dude amazing, back of the net on your first sculpt. Recognize the guy in the white shirt straight off the cuff.

Guess those skiff gaurds ain't got anything to ride yet, lol.

Doh! Hi praise indeed man, thank you so much. Your sculpts really got me going and the Duros are still my fav I just love em!

Thanks man

[enaud]

Dude,I know you could pull that off(Skiff).I don't doubt it at all.Don't let not having a jedi Luke detour you from that idea.

Yep...that's the one.The green Nikto Woof AKA Klaatu is the one that I've wanted to do for a long time now.

[galactiboy]

I love that you've already cast the head and have 2 figures built :lol

[San_Holo]

I think it looks fantastic Mark, it looks a bit like Brad Pitt to me (with a mask on of course)

[Dorgmal Snow]

LOL. Brat Pid LOL.
enaud if you do the Niktos I will ask you to marry me!

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[San_Holo]

LOL. Brat Pid LOL.
enaud if you do the Niktos I will ask you to marry me!

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It does look a bit like him though, well i think so anyway.

[turtlepower73]

wow dude. very sweet. sideshow pay attention....

[Ryan1982]

Mark that looks great! and the staff is awesome as well. I need this sculpt!!!

[Rogue Trooper]

Mark that looks great! and the staff is awesome as well. I need this sculpt!!!

Yo Ryan, whats ocurring, aint seen you about for ages.

Been working on anything lately?

[Dorgmal Snow]

Ryan it would be a pleasure but I really think I need to work on it at the mo, as the casts are coming out very rough!!!

Thanks for all the supportive comment guys. Kind of overwhelming!!

last set of pics

mark





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[Ryan1982]

Cool. Take your time Mark. Really look forward to getting one of these when you have them ready. Again, really great work man. Love it.

Hey Ian! It's been a while buddy. Good to see you around again. Havent really been doing too much lately... been trying to dremel out the GOW 12" Marcus Fenix and convert the armor as of late. Might post pics in the customs section soon.

[Ryan1982]

hey dorg, what shirt is that you are using for barada?

[Chakaman]

I started working on the Sail Barge Weequay today.

http://www.skiffguards.com/images/sailbarge/weequay/weequay-prod.jpg

Have yet to weather him or anything, I did just the base layers of clothes and paint.

http://imagehost.vendio.com/a/30054419/aview/weatheredweequay.JPG

[Dorgmal Snow]

God damed love all these guards and Chaka you are the skiff master!!!

And ryan... Baradas shirt... no idea but I will try to find out.

mark

[Chakaman]

I did some more work on this guy last night, coming along nicely.

http://i925.photobucket.com/albums/ad100/Chaka34/sbweeq.jpg

[CaptnRex]

Looks superb Chaka! I'd love one of these Weequay heads, makes the one I did look bad!

[Chakaman]

Thanks Rex, I am still working on the hair.

I also need to find some more of the Hasbro Lando Skiff or SSC Luke Jedi blasters for these guys.

[Chakaman]

Here is a shot before these guys leave Jabba's palace to be guards on his Sail Barge.

[Ryan1982]

Great work on both Chak. Very well done man.

[Vivisect]

Very nice! The stuff for the other 2 Weequays will be on there way to you very shortly.

Then you just gotta build a skiff...and a sailbarge...and Sarlac pit...and...well it just goes on and on doesn't it.:D

[Puay]

Chakaman nice work! I wonder will we ever see a 1/6th scale skiff with guards on it from Sideshow. That would be quite a sight.

[Vivisect]

Chakaman nice work! I wonder will we ever see a 1/6th scale skiff with guards on it from Sideshow. That would be quite a sight.

I wouldn't even want to think about what that would cost.:horror

[Chakaman]

I wouldn't even want to think about what that would cost.:horror


Me either, we just need Mark to make us one instead.:D



I appreciate the kind words guys. I still have 3 maybe 4 more guards in the works. I am totally redoing Velken, wasnt really happy with him at all.

[Boba Felder]

Nice Project.....There is a lot of variety possible for those skiff gurads...Thumbs up!!!

[enaud]

http://imagehost.vendio.com/a/30054419/aview/g3han.JPG

2 words.............HELL YEAH:rock

[Chakaman]

Thanks Enaud.

I will shoot some more pics today as I am stuck at home buried in snow. :D

[Dorgmal Snow]

Well the mighty Chakaman has gotten us all fired up and skiff guard crazy!!!

So

Barada is 99% done... just gonna redo the holster I think.

Parts....
head: sculpted by little old me
bandana: old piece of cloth
shirt: NAPOLEONIC FRENCH SHIRT (stained)
slacks: HAN SMUGGLER
boots: GERMAN TRENCH BOOTS
Body: TT SLIM
backpack: ENDOR TROOPER
Belt: Custom
pouches: Military, casts
Bandolier: ENDOR TROOPER

I am hoping to casts of Barada head this weekend.

Cheers to Chris for all his help and to the Grand Master Rogue Trooper for some parts.



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[Chakaman]

Looks fantastic Mark! I really like the Endor backpack idea!


What else can I say but, you nailed him 100%!! Well done, Mate!!

[Chakaman]

Just got done reworking my Lando. I added some suede/leather bits to him.

Some group shots and a shot of my Jabba shelf.

http://imagehost.vendio.com/a/30054419/aview/guards1.JPG
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[Vivisect]

http://imagehost.vendio.com/a/30054419/aview/guards4.JPG

Nice setup!

You should try and get the R2-D2 with the drink server setup that came with one of the slave Liea's.


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That's awesome, a perfect replica. What the heck do you guys need me for.:horror

[Ryan1982]

Dorgs, Barada looks great! Thanks for the parts break down too. Cant wait to get this sculpt!!

[Dorgmal Snow]

Well the skiff stuff are my fav threads.
This may not be the place for em... but I had to take a couple of snaps...


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[Chakaman]

Good god man, awesome!

[galactiboy]

Great group shot... and I somehow missed the post with the completed Barada; looks brilliant :rock

[Chakaman]

My Weequay, waiting on his outfit. :D

http://i925.photobucket.com/albums/ad100/Chaka34/whair1.jpg

[galactiboy]

And here's my Weequay... waiting on hair and an outfit :lol

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e381/galactiboy/weequay.jpg

Love your light blue shirt; not sure if I'll be able to get mine to look that good.

[galactiboy]

BTW; what are you using for hair Chakaman... that looks really good :rock

[Chakaman]

BTW; what are you using for hair Chakaman... that looks really good :rock

I posted what I did for the hair in the Weequay outfits thread.:D

[sladesuperagent]

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:drool:drool:drool:drool:drool

[BuddyGus]

Hey Dorg, you wouldn't be offering those skiff guards heads by chance??

[Vivisect]

That shirt is perfect, I was gonna doing a little sewing to make a shirt and pants for mine, I have no idea what im gonna do for boots yet.

http://i739.photobucket.com/albums/xx39/William_Mayers_III/Weequay%20Custom%20Outfit/th_DSCF5640.jpg (http://s739.photobucket.com/albums/xx39/William_Mayers_III/Weequay%20Custom%20Outfit/?action=view&current=DSCF5640.jpg)

My Weequay, waiting on his outfit. :D

http://imagehost.vendio.com/a/30054419/aview/whair1.JPG

[galactiboy]

I just ordered these boots... thought they looked appropriate:

http://www.toyanxiety.com/images/products/Ignite/VikingMercenaries/boots.jpg

[Dorgmal Snow]

Hey Dorg, you wouldn't be offering those skiff guards heads by chance??

Damed Weequays are looking mighty fine!!!!

And Buddy gus if you want a Weequay head just PM me and we can sort it out.

[Vivisect]

I just ordered these boots... thought they looked appropriate:

http://www.toyanxiety.com/images/products/Ignite/VikingMercenaries/boots.jpg

:google Those are absoluty perfect :drool. I was actually thinking about making leather boots for him, I may just get some of those, because making boots is a pain and takes a lot of time.

[galactiboy]

Ordered them from Toy Anxiety... they have 2 or 3 sets that are fairly similar. I got parts for my Weequay from them and War Toys... two of my favorite stops for kit bashing.

[ChibiSchmoo]

My favorite stops as well. Have you ever noticed they have almost identical physical addresses, not to mention site interfaces? Me wonders if something is up there...

Ordered them from Toy Anxiety... they have 2 or 3 sets that are fairly similar. I got parts for my Weequay from them and War Toys... two of my favorite stops for kit bashing.

[Vivisect]

My favorite stops as well. Have you ever noticed they have almost identical physical addresses, not to mention site interfaces? Me wonders if something is up there...

I've noticed that too.

[galactiboy]

Yeah, I never checked addresses... but noticed the sites were very similar. But the stock is not always the same. Usually find what I need by going to both sites, with a smattering of Monkey Depot and Toy Soldier Brigade thrown in for good measure.

[Chakaman]

I think the sites may be run by the same person. I have noticed that the handwritten thank you's on all my invoices are from the same dude.


Those boots look great, Ignite Viking boots correct?

My shirt is just a shirt painted sky blue, pretty simple.

[Vivisect]

My shirt is just a shirt painted sky blue, pretty simple.

Looks white in the pic, but the prop shirt was white anyhow, and the pants are very light tan.

http://i739.photobucket.com/albums/xx39/William_Mayers_III/Weequay%20Custom%20Outfit/Weequay_brown_001.jpg

[Chakaman]

Here is a shot from the movie. This is what I am going off of. Looks sky/light blue to me.

http://www.skiffguards.com/images/skiff1guards/queequeg/queequeg-main.jpg

http://i925.photobucket.com/albums/ad100/Chaka34/finwee1.jpg

maybe they just had a white shirt when they did a mock up of the outfit??

[Vivisect]

Here is a shot from the movie. This is what I am going off of.

http://www.skiffguards.com/images/skiff1guards/queequeg/queequeg-main.jpg

I think it looks great, it does look like the picture.

Thats what they used for Kenner and Hasbro figures, which why they used blue on all their versions, though they used much to dark of a blue. Thats why I like to look for prop shots because lighting has a big effect on color as you can see in this picture because the shirt changes from white to gray to blue depending on what picture you look at.:lol

http://i739.photobucket.com/albums/xx39/William_Mayers_III/Weequay%20Custom%20Outfit/Weequay_tan_000.jpg

[galactiboy]

I have a white shirt coming (Sideshow Bespin Han) but plan to soak it in light blue paint to get more of a Kenner look. I'm making the dreads right now... whoever thought knowing how to braid hair would help in this hobby :lol

And yes, they are the Ignite Viking boots :duff

[FLOSI]

You guys are all doing amazing work on the Skiff Guards... :bow Super impressive!

[galactiboy]

Updated with hair...

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e381/galactiboy/sculpting/weequaya.jpg

[Ryan1982]

Weequays are looking great guys!
Dorgs, any updates on those Barada heads?:naughty

[Vivisect]

Updated with hair...

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e381/galactiboy/sculpting/weequaya.jpg

Cool, I have yet to give mine hair, been to busy making more Weequay outfits. I was thinking I might steal some hair from some of barbies and such I got stashed (don't ask:o).

[galactiboy]

Yeah... I was thinking off adding something finer at the base of the hair. It looks okay as-is, but some faux hair sticking out would be more accurate.

[Vivisect]

I think it looks fine, plus its easier to get that to the color you want, I just never out grew my desire to mutilate Barbie dolls.:emperor

[Chakaman]

I figured I would post a few updated group shots of my skiff guards..

[Dorgmal Snow]

Wonderful.....just wonderful

[galactiboy]

Wow, that is a great looking collection :rock :rock

[Vivisect]

I figured I would post a few updated group shots of my skiff guards..
http://imagehost.vendio.com/a/30054419/aview/group1.JPG


Awesome, now isn't there a skiff you should be building.:D

You know, now that I think about it, a shelf that looks like one
side of a skiff would be a great way to display them if you don't
want a whole skiff taking up room.

[Chakaman]

Thanks guys, not a bad idea Bill...

you got me thinking..

[Vivisect]

Thanks guys, not a bad idea Bill...

you got me thinking..

I just got to thinking how half a skiff on the wall would make a cool shelf
for them and would make a good disply without taking up a ton of space, Plus
you could have Luke walking the plank.:D

[Chakaman]

Since I will be having a couple Barada soon courtesy of 'Mr. Snow", I decided to get going on the outifts.

First up is this guy.....
http://www.skiffguards.com/images/skiff1guards/kithaba/kithabamain.jpg

Here is the main parts of his outfit..

http://imagehost.vendio.com/a/30054419/aview/barada1.JPG

http://imagehost.vendio.com/a/30054419/aview/barada2.JPG

I will probably redo the bandolier, perhaps Bill could be of some help there. If not I have some ideas on pouches. I kinda threw it together as a mock up. I am also going to do a couple more washes on the pants. They are not as bright as seen in the picture, they are just a little wet thats all.

Chris

[galactiboy]

Great start on him... so where is the vest from?

[Dorgmal Snow]

Gonna be ace man. Chris said the vest is from one of the endor troopers Joseph. Looks just chuffin great don't they

[ProgMatinee]

i like the shape of the endor vest for barada, but not sure about the "pockets" on the lower half of the vest. maybe rip those off?

[enaud]

Chaka-That is an absolutely awesome line up you have there.

I just got to thinking how half a skiff on the wall would make a cool shelf
for them and would make a good disply without taking up a ton of space, Plus
you could have Luke walking the plank.:D


That's a cool idea.
I do know it was mentioned but unsure if the idea/suggestion was exicuted....but something similar was brought up over Darth_IMPoor's Death Star swing dio.

[enaud]

I was tinkering over the weekend with another addition to Jabba's skiff guards....Mr Pote Snitkin:D
http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/ll130/nazgulenaud/DSC00303.jpg

http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/ll130/nazgulenaud/DSC00304.jpg
I'm hoping to get started on sculpting hands for him later in the week.

[Chakaman]

Great start on him... so where is the vest from?

Yeah its from the Endor Soldier.

i like the shape of the endor vest for barada, but not sure about the "pockets" on the lower half of the vest. maybe rip those off?

I was thinking the same thing, I just wanted to get it painted first.

I was tinkering over the weekend with another addition to Jabba's skiff guards....Mr Pote Snitkin:D
http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/ll130/nazgulenaud/DSC00303.jpg

http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/ll130/nazgulenaud/DSC00304.jpg
I'm hoping to get started on sculpting hands for him later in the week.

Duane, that looks fantastic. I know this wont be a suprise to you, but I am in for a cast of Mr. Snitkin. :D

[Chakaman]

Removed the pockets from the jacket and placed the outfit on a body.

http://imagehost.vendio.com/a/30054419/aview/barada3.JPG

[Vivisect]

I will probably redo the bandolier, perhaps Bill could be of some help there. If not I have some ideas on pouches. I kinda threw it together as a mock up. I am also going to do a couple more washes on the pants. They are not as bright as seen in the picture, they are just a little wet thats all.

Chris

He was one of the first besides Jawas and Tusken in my bandolier list.:D

[Ryan1982]

Chris he's coming aong nicely. Youre really crankin' out those skiffs! Great work buddy. Can not wait to get me one of those barada heads!

[Dorgmal Snow]

I was tinkering over the weekend with another addition to Jabba's skiff guards....Mr Pote Snitkin:D
http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/ll130/nazgulenaud/DSC00303.jpg

http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/ll130/nazgulenaud/DSC00304.jpg
I'm hoping to get started on sculpting hands for him later in the week.


OMG U ARE A GOD!!!! I am your humble worshiper.....

so good man! So good

[Vivisect]

OMG U ARE A GOD!!!! I am your humble worshiper.....

so good man! So good


I second that! :rock

[galactiboy]

That is awesome! Killer work as always Enaud :rock

[ProgMatinee]

i would love to be added to all the lists for the Jabba fiends headsculpts.

I need to be added to the list for

Weequay
Barada
Nikto
Potesnik
and anyone else!

[Dorgmal Snow]

Well guys..... I have been so honored to have been sent some Weequay outfits...... and OMFG they are stunning.

I have only really had time to put together Queequeg ATM.

I will post some pics on Vivisects thread to.

All I can say is that I have never seen such seamstressness before and it is beautiful.
I did a few casts with out neck so I could shove em on TT bodies (I am a TT Snob I know)

I chuffin love love it so much.

mark

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[Ryan1982]

damn that's looking nice... might have to get one of these sets. you still offering the heads dorgs?

[Dorgmal Snow]

Yep of course Ryan no probs, with or with out a neck?
I just glue gun the head straight on to the neck ball joint.

Pm me you address Ryan and we can sort something out.

mark

[Dorgmal Snow]

Ow this is my Skiff master so far.

Still got a bit of work to do on the head then I will work my way down :).

Check his nose out, Laughed so much when I did it.




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<img src="http://i441.photobucket.com/albums/qq132/Dorgmal/Skiff%20guards/skiffmaster-2.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a>

<img src="http://i441.photobucket.com/albums/qq132/Dorgmal/Skiff%20guards/skiffmaster-3.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a>

<img src="http://i441.photobucket.com/albums/qq132/Dorgmal/Skiff%20guards/skiffmaster-4.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a>

[Ryan1982]

awesome. pm sent. lovin the pics dorgs.

[Chakaman]

Fricking awesome Mark!

I love the pierced nose.

[Vivisect]

Yep of course Ryan no probs, with or with out a neck?
I just glue gun the head straight on to the neck ball joint.

The Weequay heads were my first custom heads I've ever had, and wasn't sure at first how to
attach them and keep any articulation and such at first. So after I cut the neck down to where I
needed it I just lubricated the head post on the neck, filled the hole in the head with hot glue (not
to much that it spills out) and pushed it on, and when it dried just gave it a twist and now its
the same as if it were made for the body, it twists and turns and is easily removable.


damn that's looking nice... might have to get one of these sets. you still offering the heads dorgs?

If your interested in the clothes also just send me a PM, I made extra a few extra sets in the last
batch that are almost ready to go, I just gotta make more studs for the chest and pouch.

[Ryan1982]

cool. i'll shoot you a pm in a bit. thanks man!

[Dorgmal Snow]

Yep Bill that exactly what I do. I really like the idea of being able to have the head really posable, so I dont have any heads on my ones, In fact I hack the neck off all my SS head LOL, Luke, Han the lot..

:)

[BuddyGus]

I was tinkering over the weekend with another addition to Jabba's skiff guards....Mr Pote Snitkin:D
http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/ll130/nazgulenaud/DSC00303.jpg

http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/ll130/nazgulenaud/DSC00304.jpg
I'm hoping to get started on sculpting hands for him later in the week.

Wow, that looks awesome. What body are you going to use, to get the right bulky look?

[Dorgmal Snow]

Struggling with all this casting in resin stuff and have run out of material. So I have gone back to resin plaster.

But as soon as I can I will give it another go.

Mark

<img src="http://i441.photobucket.com/albums/qq132/Dorgmal/custom%20figures/heads-1.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a>

[galactiboy]

They're looking good... any shots of the Snaggletooth or Pruneface sculpts?

[Vivisect]

Struggling with all this casting in resin stuff and have run out of material. So I have gone back to resin plaster.

But as soon as I can I will give it another go.

Mark

<img src="http://i441.photobucket.com/albums/qq132/Dorgmal/custom%20figures/heads-1.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a>

They are looking great :drool

[Ryan1982]

looking great dorgs!

[Chakaman]

Some more work on my skiffmater. More weathering and made a new holster out of leather bits. I also got my shoes from Toy Anxiety today, they are perfect for these guys!!

[FLOSI]

Well, I guess I somehow missed this thread recently if not altogether! OMG!!! You fellas are doing some jaw-dropping work with these skiff guards!!! .... better get started looking at all 150 posts.... :D

[Vivisect]

Wow, that looks awesome. What body are you going to use, to get the right bulky look?

That could easily be done either using a padded fat suit like sideshow
did for the Shaun of the Dead Ed figure or just padding out the body
by wrapping strips of cloth around it till it looks right with the clothing
over it. Using thinner strips like 1/2"-3/4" shouldn't hinder articulation
at all

[galactiboy]

Man, was hoping my Weequay outfit would arrive today... :monkey2 :monkey2

Here's to hoping for Monday :rock

[ProgMatinee]

Man, was hoping my Weequay outfit would arrive today... :monkey2 :monkey2

Here's to hoping for Monday :rock

Monday's a holiday. :) But maybe Tuesday.

[Dorgmal Snow]

I can not exspess how much I love these figures......

Bills costumes, Duane's sculpts and Chris's endless supply of great work and inspiration are just breath taking......

I thank you all.


<img src="http://i441.photobucket.com/albums/qq132/Dorgmal/Skiff%20guards/guards-1.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a>

[Dorgmal Snow]

<img src="http://i441.photobucket.com/albums/qq132/Dorgmal/Skiff%20guards/guards-2.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a>

[Chakaman]

Love those pictures Mark! :D

I did some more work on my Barada outfits today. I got a lot done on Barada himself. This is the reference pic I used..

http://www.skiffguards.com/images/skiff2guards/barada/barada-stockphoto.jpg

Here is my interpretation so far...

http://i925.photobucket.com/albums/ad100/Chaka34/outfits2.jpg

I am pretty excited to pop a couple of Mark's super head sculpts on these bad boys!!

Chris

[Darthgothikus]

Weathering on those boots is brilliant - love it!

[Vivisect]

Man, was hoping my Weequay outfit would arrive today... :monkey2 :monkey2

Here's to hoping for Monday :rock

That sucks, at least you will likely get it tuesday.

[Dorgmal Snow]

Heads are in the post Chris!! You have done a brilliant job on the guys suits and once you get those heads!! SO cool.

mark

[Vivisect]

I actually have picked up all the fabrics for this
barada since I gotta make one for myself. But if
any one else needs it let me know

http://images2.wikia.nocookie.net/starwars/images/b/b8/Kithaba.jpg

I already had the stuff needed for the other one
for those interested in that outfit.

[galactiboy]

Monday's a holiday. :) But maybe Tuesday.

Aargh! Damn you Presidents day :banghead

[Dorgmal Snow]

LOL :) gonna b fun when it all get to you though.

all my post has been delayed by snow :(

[Vivisect]

I hate snow...:mad:

Still haven't been able to do any spray painting, its either to cold or to wet.

[ProgMatinee]

you guys are all customizing studs!

[galactiboy]

I hate snow...:mad:

Still haven't been able to do any spray painting, its either to cold or to wet.

Uh-oh... I'm calling the Police on you :lol

[Vivisect]

Uh-oh... I'm calling the Police on you :lol

:horror......:rotfl

[Ryan1982]

hey what shirt are you guys using for barada? i bought a Dragon Attilla the Hun shirt i think but it doesnt have the collar. need to track one down that has a collar...

[Chakaman]

hey what shirt are you guys using for barada? i bought a Dragon Attilla the Hun shirt i think but it doesnt have the collar. need to track one down that has a collar...

Ryan, the shirt I am using is the Ignite Toys Napoleonic shirt. I picked it up from Toy Anxiety a month or so ago. Im not sure if they have any in stock, havent looked for a few days. I hope this helps.

Chris

[Vivisect]

hey what shirt are you guys using for barada? i bought a Dragon Attilla the Hun shirt i think but it doesnt have the collar. need to track one down that has a collar...

Ill be making a bunch of shirts with and without collars so if you cant find one let me know.

[Chakaman]

Everyone's favorite seamstress to the rescue!! :D

[Vivisect]

Everyone's favorite seamstress to the rescue!! :D

:chew I try. :chew

Since I did some Weequay shirts, all I gotta do is slightly alter the patern to make almost any shirt.

[Ryan1982]

Everyone's favorite seamstress to the rescue!! :D

indeed. i'll prob just have to pick one up from you bill because i cant find that shirt anywhere.

[Dorgmal Snow]

indeed. i'll prob just have to pick one up from you bill because i cant find that shirt anywhere.

I can get you one in the UK Ryan if you want. They are about $5

mark

[Ryan1982]

I can get you one in the UK Ryan if you want. They are about $5

mark



that sounds good mark. i'll send you a paypal. you can just ship it with the heads?

[Dorgmal Snow]

heads are already in the post mate :)

[Ryan1982]

heads are already in the post mate :)

ah no worries then. im ordering some stuff from bill anyway so i'll just see if he can work one up for me. thanks for the offer tho, you know i appreciate it. and i cant wait to get those heads man! i'll have some skiffs soon enough:monkey5

[Vivisect]

No problem, shirts and pants are fairly easy and would be cheap from me, and shipping is only a buck. Anyhow Ill post some pics of stuff real soon.

[Ryan1982]

No problem, shirts and pants are fairly easy and would be cheap from me, and shipping is only a buck. Anyhow Ill post some pics of stuff real soon.

sounds great Bill look forward to it!

[Ryan1982]

dont really sculpt or anything but waiting on parts and such and in between projects so thought i'd break out the sculpey. still really rough and doubt i'll ever end up finishing it but thought i'd show it anyway. no idea how i'd even do the horn things on the forehead and sides of face so just balled up sculpey for the pics.

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b106/lothar_usa/123NIKTO014.jpg

[Dorgmal Snow]

Fanchuffin tasticRyan, I love it and I love the fact that everyone is getting.

I got a shirt for you Barada btw Ryan, I will send it on when it gets here mate.

Mark


Can not wait to see that painted up. :)

[Vivisect]

Cool, that's a great start and you should finish it, you could do all kinds of things for horns, like sculpting them separate, baking them then
sticking them in the sculpt. Or if you plan to cast it later the horns can be made out of anything, like wood for toothpicks and such.

You never know what will happen, if you keep at it you might find sculpting to be your thing, I found out I could sew tiny little crap on a whim.

My wife was having trouble sewing a dress on her sewing machine about 13 years ago, and I got tired of the flood of profanities spewing forth
and interrupting a movie I was watching:horror, So I tapped her on the shoulder and shoo'ed her out of her chair, asked how this thing works, and
after a 2 min explanation I finished what she was working on and went back to my movie (Ive been called a seamstress on many occasions since
by her).

The next day my stepson comes over to me with a ripped GI Joe jacket and asked me to fix it. He had apparently lost faith in his mothers sewing
abilities and figured if I do it he wouldn't have to stay in his room with his ears covered, and after I got a better look at how it was made by fixing
it, and after going to the fabric shop I had made him full 3rd infantry uniforms for 4 more of his GI Joes so they would match the one I fixed. After
that I was making all kinds of crap for him, his friends, myself and eventually my friends.

So its good to try your hand at anything you got the time for, because you never know what you will end up being good at. If someone told me
when I was in high school that sewing would be one of my future hobbies, I'd have punched that person right in the nose.:rotfl

Anyhow, I've been contemplating sculpting a few heads, but its been about 12 years since I've tried any serious sculpting. Well besides little
dodads, belt buckles and spikes. But I'm thinking I'll try and have a go at something when I want a short break from the sewing machine.

[galactiboy]

I usually will bake things like horns or teeth seperately and then sculpt around them. I did that will Snaggletooth's tooth and with the teeth on Redskull.

And in general I will usually sculpt in sections. Neck first, then face, then add ears then sculpt hair (or headgear). That way I have a solid base and that I can work on w/o fear of damaging the previous work.

[Ryan1982]

thanks guys!

haha good stuff bill. i'll keep my trying hand at it and see how it goes.

the sculpting in sections idea sounds pretty smart, i'll give that a go as well.

and Dorgs you are too kind my friend. i'll send you a paypal in minute

[SpaceCrawler]

Hey, just a question- does the Tomy Lando Skiff Guard helmet fit on a 1/6th head? I would imagine it wouldn't fit on the Sideshow Lando head with that bigger hair he's got.

Sean

[Vivisect]

Ive seen them used on figures, Chakaman used them on his skiff guards I think.

http://imagehost.vendio.com/a/30054419/aview/group1.JPG

[Chakaman]

Yes I did. They fit, sort of.

I had to dremmel off most of the back of Lando's head to get it to fit. Its a great helmet, I am actually using it on 2 other skiff guards I am currently working on.

They are kinda hard to find. I just won an auction of 12 helmets, hopefully there are a couple skiff guard helmets in there. I dont like buying them this way, but it was the only ones I could find at the moment.

Chris

[Vivisect]

They are kinda hard to find. I just won an auction of 12 helmets, hopefully there are a couple skiff guard helmets in there. I dont like buying them this way, but it was the only ones I could find at the moment.

Chris

If we both have crap luck getting what we want out of our boxes I will be up for trading a few back and forth. Out of 24 I'm sure Ill get more skiff guards than I need, but getting a Jango or camo scout might still be a long shot for me.

[Chakaman]

Sounds good Bill. I am not looking for the Jango or camo scout so if get one I will give it to you.

[Vivisect]

Cool, I'm just looking to get 2 skiff helms out of my bunch, one for Lando and one to eventually do another skiff guard like the one you did. I think your love skiff guards is contagious.:lol

[Dorgmal Snow]

Have I mentioned how much I like my skiff guards.....?


<img src="http://i441.photobucket.com/albums/qq132/Dorgmal/Skiff%20guards/guards-5.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a>


<img src="http://i441.photobucket.com/albums/qq132/Dorgmal/Skiff%20guards/guards-6.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a>

<img src="http://i441.photobucket.com/albums/qq132/Dorgmal/Skiff%20guards/guards-7.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a>


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But..... every one knows they get a good seeing to...... OW....



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No photoshop..... just the fantastic cathode saber made by the wonderful katkuru

[Vivisect]

I love it, looks like Luke's about to beat down some skiff guard.:D

<img src="http://i441.photobucket.com/albums/qq132/Dorgmal/Skiff%20guards/guards-10.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a>

[Chakaman]

Looks like Luke is going to ruin all the hard work you put into your dollies Mr. Snow. :D

[Ryan1982]

that weequay looks so tough tho! too bad he's gona get the hurt put on him... or is he?:naughty
I love it, looks like Luke's about to beat down some skiff guard.:D

<img src="http://i441.photobucket.com/albums/qq132/Dorgmal/Skiff%20guards/guards-10.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a>

[Dorgmal Snow]

My poor weequays are unarmed atm... do we may have to improvise!!!

[Vivisect]

They can try using harsh language to defend themselves.:D

[Ryan1982]

They can try using harsh language to defend themselves.:D

:lol

we need some vibroaxes! tried making one the other day but not sure what materials to use?

[Dorgmal Snow]

Chris is sending me one and I am gonna have a look. I was thinking of trying to cast the headstock and drill it out and stick it on a plasticard tube... But I will wait and see.

[Dorgmal Snow]

Had a few moments today to start to work on the skiff master.

I think he is a little tall so I may do a body swap soonish but I just need to sort the belt, holster and side pouch.

I have started but I think the pouch needs to be bigger, but I am having trouble finding pictures.

mark



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[Chakaman]

Looking good so far mate!

[SpaceCrawler]

Yes I did. They fit, sort of.

I had to dremmel off most of the back of Lando's head to get it to fit. Its a great helmet, I am actually using it on 2 other skiff guards I am currently working on.

They are kinda hard to find. I just won an auction of 12 helmets, hopefully there are a couple skiff guard helmets in there. I dont like buying them this way, but it was the only ones I could find at the moment.

Chris

Thanks for the info.

If there are any biker scout helmets that you don't want in the lot you won, I'd buy it off you. Let me know.

Sean

[ProgMatinee]

hey guys, is anyone producing the skiffmaster tunic or is that a kit bash?

[galactiboy]

Its done by Vivisect :bow

[ProgMatinee]

man i better add that to the list of stuff Bill is working on for me! i don't wanna be left out in the cold of all these awesome items. hopefully i can snag a couple sculpts from Mark. i really wish i could offer something too. need to practice making stuff.

[Dorgmal Snow]

Prog... What do you need my friend... I will do my best to help you out.

Mark

[ProgMatinee]

i'd like 1 barada and 2 weequays and of course gb's nice pruneface if you guys make those available. plus anything else coming down. pretty much anything available I am interested in! :lol

[Dorgmal Snow]

LOL no worries, I will pm you what I have got and work out a price.

Mark

[Vivisect]

hey guys, is anyone producing the skiffmaster tunic or is that a kit bash?

I did the skiff master tunic for Dorgmal and Chakaman, If you want one let me know.

[galactiboy]

BTW people, don't forget to leave feedback for transactions... poor Vivisect isn't even on the list yet :lol

SSF Feedback Thread (http://www.sideshowcollectors.com/forums/showthread.php?t=68175)

[Vivisect]

It seems according to the way things work here I couldn't receive feedback unless I post in the For Sale/Trade area, and I couldn't post there until I've been a member for 3 months. So I don't know how to going about leaving feedback for others either.

So till I figure it out, I'm just glad people are happy with there stuff.

[galactiboy]

Nah, I already left you positive feedback.

You can't post anything for sale in the commerce section... but you have access to the thread I posted. The Want to Buy/Want to Sell is accessible to all members... that is why the feedback thread is there, so even if you are a new member you can still leave feedback if you got something from a fellow member.

The iTrader (next to everyone's avatar) doesn't work anymore, so the board went back to the old system.

[Vivisect]

Oh, cool, I guess Ill have to figure that out now..lol

[Vivisect]

Ok, I got the feedback thing figured out and left feedback for anyone that has received stuff from me or has stuff in the mail on its way to them.

[Chakaman]

I finally got some parts in the mail today and was able to start on this guy again..

http://i925.photobucket.com/albums/ad100/Chaka34/shirt2.jpg


I am still waiting on some wrist armor and boots. I also need to weather him up a bit. I am pretty happy with the muscle body. I had to dremmel quite a bit off the arms, I mean they are skiff guards not bodybuilders. Anyways not done, but I think he is going to fit in nicely.

Here is a closeup of the back of the helmet. Tomy mini-helmet repainted with a dremmel taken to it, still need to touch it up a bit.
http://i925.photobucket.com/albums/ad100/Chaka34/shirt1.jpg


There are no pictures of the front of this guy. If anyone has any, please let me know.

[ProgMatinee]

one of my books has a picture of a black guy dressed similar from the palace. You're right on it I say. the only thing is hasbro made the chest piece too big.

[Vivisect]

Looks awesome.

the only thing is hasbro made the chest piece too big.

Though didn't design it for a body with out cloths on the torso, or with the knowledge that years later people would be canalizing there figures for parts.:lol

[Chakaman]

one of my books has a picture of a black guy dressed similar from the palace. You're right on it I say. the only thing is hasbro made the chest piece too big.


Yeah, thats Fozec I think. I am going to do him eventually.

The chest armor is a tad big, but it doesnt bother me really.

[maskfreak]

Out of control Chaka! Great work. Can't wait to see the entire 2nd skiff crew.

[Chakaman]

Thanks! I think I may dremmel down the chest armor to getr rid of the bulky frame to give it a sharper more realistic outline.

[Dorgmal Snow]

Looks grand as always chris, how about packing his waiste and abdo out with sculpty? instead

[Vivisect]

I posted this pic in the other thread along with more but I figured
I'd show my almost finished Weequay with the rest of yours.

http://i739.photobucket.com/albums/xx39/William_Mayers_III/Weequay%20Custom%20Outfit/DSCF6695.jpg

I still gotta get some boots, do his braids, gloss coat the eyes and
get this guy a weapon.

[Chakaman]

I got a nice suprise in the post today. It was a package full of heads from the UK, from the Snow Corp.

These Barada heads are fantastic!!:D

I did the neck/chest in sculpy, then painted it. I also painted the head in a dark green and then did a few washes in light green/yellow. Then added a little brown to some of the edges. I need to work on the hands a bit tomorrow, I didnt have time to finish them tonight. Here are a few pictures..

http://i925.photobucket.com/albums/ad100/Chaka34/barada3.jpg


Mark, I cant thank you enough mate for these heads ,they are stunning. I really am looking forward to finishing my 2nd one.

Those of you that picked a few of these up from Mark will not be dissapointed. I cannot wait to see what you guys are able to do with these as well.

[galactiboy]

That Barada is killer looking :rock

[Chakaman]

Thanks man, you are going to have a lot of fun painting yours. It is a great headsculpt!!

[ToyTowersMan]

i'd like 1 barada and 2 weequays and of course gb's nice pruneface if you guys make those available. plus anything else coming down. pretty much anything available I am interested in! :lol

LOL no worries, I will pm you what I have got and work out a price.

Mark

*gg* you can do that to me 2 !!! Please send me a PM ;)

[Ryan1982]

added a neck to my barada and made a few casts for myself so i can make a few different versions. just love that sculpt. mark did a great job. should have some WIP shots of the full figs in the next couple days.

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b106/lothar_usa/baradaweequayheads011.jpg

[Chakaman]

Looking goood Ryan, looking forward to seeing some completed pics.

[Chakaman]

I am working on my Jabba shelf. I want to figure out a way to get more figures in a tighter space. I also am trying to figure out a way to ditch the Sideshow stands, they take up too much space.

Anyways, I built some steps today to sit next to Jabba's throne..
http://imagehost.vendio.com/a/30054419/aview/steps1.JPG
anyways, this should allow me to display figures in front of others without hiding them so much. Still have some work to do on them.

[Chakaman]

I started working on finishing up Kithaba today. It looks like this guy has a broader face than Barada.

http://www.skiffguards.com/images/skiff1guards/kithaba/kithaba01.jpg


So I decided to make his face a tad fuller. I already had the head painted, but I wanted to see what it would look like.


http://i925.photobucket.com/albums/ad100/Chaka34/kith3.jpg

what do you guys think? This isnt finished or anything, just trying to decide if I like the look. I really didnt want the two to be identical. Oh yeah, Mark said it was okay for me to add a little "bulk" to his fabulous, stupendous, marvelous head sculpt! :D

[enaud]

That's a good idea.I think that will do the trick....Good way to give a character some "identity" rather than every figure of that species sharing the same exact head sculpt.

[the dude person]

That's a good idea.I think that will do the trick....Good way to give a character some "identity" rather than every figure of that species sharing the same exact head sculpt.

cuz then you get those racist humanoids saying things like

"Hey, ever noticed how all of that species look exactly the same? I mean, I really can't tell them apart!"

"Dude, you are so racist!"

:lol


looks good chaka, paint it again and post some piccies!

[Chakaman]

Thanks guys, just the feedback I was looking for. It wont look so bulky once painted.

[the dude person]

Thanks guys, just the feedback I was looking for. It wont look so bulky once painted.

it doesn't look abnormally bulky now... looks just fine. :)

[Vivisect]

Thats not a bad Idea and it looks good, I was thinking of tinkering with a Weequay Head a bit when I do my Sora Bulq for the same reason, to give them some variation.

In the picture it looks like Kibatha has some distinct lines to his cheeks you could add to finish off the look.

[Chakaman]

Here are some shots of the face painted. I need to go back and do touchups. It took me a while to get the skin color the way I wanted it to look.

[Dorgmal Snow]

Nice one love that you have personalised to old chap!!

Looking forward to seeing the entire group together.

[Artoo]

Damn sweet guards boys!

[enaud]

I finished the hands for the Pote Snitkin sculpt that I did a while back.I decided since every pic of him showing some skin (i.e.his forearms you f'ing pervs),to make them like long gloves with the extentions sculpted as his lower arms.
http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/ll130/nazgulenaud/DSC00310.jpg

http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/ll130/nazgulenaud/DSC00308.jpg

[Chakaman]

Very nice Duane, cant wait for the casts!!

[Dorgmal Snow]

Chuffin eck that is so cool. Man I can not wait for all you sculpts to be cast Duane. So looking forward to Bon and the rest.

Mark

[Primus]

Very nice work!

[dh4]

Looks great!

[Ryan1982]

little barada action.
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b106/lothar_usa/baradaweequay002.jpg
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b106/lothar_usa/baradaweequay008.jpg

[Dorgmal Snow]

Really great, I love the loose fit slacks and you have done a great paint job. Its really off seeing my sculpt painted up and thousands of miles away. :)

[Darth_IMPoor]

I love seeing all your guys slightly different, yet similar interpretations of these guys. Nice work everybody:banana

[Chakaman]

Ryan, love Barada, looks great.

[Chakaman]

I have been working on adding some subtle differences to Mark's wonderful Barada sculpt. I added some width to the face, mainly in the upper cheek bones and some more skin that hangs down around the mouth. Here are some pictures.



Chris

[Dorgmal Snow]

Important information regarding the Weequay heads.

Right well I have some bad news I am afraid and some great news.

Bad news.....The weequay heads are no longer available.
Good news... the sculptor is now known

Basically as most of you know I bought a cast off e-bay about a year ago and loved it so much I tried to get another one. But the a seller said he did not make it and had no idea who made it, it was all very strange.

Any way I then spent months searching loads of forums trying to find out who sculpted it but to no avail.

I wanted to say how fantastic it is and possibly get another one.

Well that was a year ago. Now I really wanted another one so I got into casting and decided to cast a few Weequays, and then passed them on to other forum members as they are so cool. The price I charged was just to cover cost of material really.

Well apparently the chap who actually sculpted it has contacted Dave the forum boss and would rather I stopped casting them which I totally understand.

So I am not doing any more casts.

Hopefully I will be able to chat the the sculptor just to personally thank him and let him know that there are few very proud owners of Weequays on the forum.
I really hope that he sees every ones fantastic work and how much we all love that sculpt and the joy and creativity that his work has brought to the forum.

I seriously hope that I have not offended him by casting his work, I just wanted other folks to be as lucky as I was to have one.

Maybe he will do casts for us! That would be amazing.

MArk

[hemble]

Damn these figures are all amazing, there's not one that I didn't drool over.

Ron

[ProgMatinee]

thats too bad to hear. hope you didn't get too busted Mark. hope the guy comes here and is willing to sell them to others still interested its a great sculpt as is Barada and the pruney.

[Dorgmal Snow]

Well I just hope I have not upset him too much. Like I said I did try to find out who made it.

I really hope he does sell casts. It is one of my favourite sculpts!!!

[ToyTowersMan]

Got my Barada /Kithaba Head from Mark some time ago.. again a Big THX for this!!!
I found a 'bit time to change some things on this great sculpt..
Now my buddy has teeth :D..and some big neck veins ;)
http://www.sideshowcollectors.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=830&pictureid=9898

http://www.sideshowcollectors.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=830&pictureid=9897
Need clothing now...:duh but..Kithaba ore Barada..!?!? Don't know..lol...Bill? Can you help me out? lol


Ryan - Your Barada looks awesome!!! Like it!!