Action Figure I got W.O.R.M.S.! Maggot Driver Commission and Group Build UPDATED!

[MANDO]

COBRA MAGGOT DRIVER CODE NAME: W.O.R.M.S.*
*Weapons Ordinance Rugged Machine Specialist​

For the avid Joe-Collector! The concept of doing this one was discussed in passing a coupe times, but I decided to run with it just the same as its a killer design and he'll make an eye-catching piece amongst the other Cobras. Plus, who doesn't love a freakin tank commander?


Unlike the Steel Brigade head this one is designed to go on a balljoint neck like the other figures in the line. I did that specifically so you can either put it on the neck or have your figure hold it instead as a helmet. It is NOT designed to work as a functioning helmet that fits over a head.
The bash itself isn't a very complicated one. I'd recommend an olive German Officer uni. and a packet of orange dye to get you started. I've included some dye tips below just in case anyone has any questions. From there its just jackboots, belt, medals, etc.


Now I know you're all looking forward to having to wait another eight months or so before these even start rolling out of the X-Factory in random sporadic batches, but I regret to inform you that I'm tweaking a few minor details as I write this and the casting materials are already in-hand. International orders may take me a little longer to ship as I have to go to the P.O. during business hours.


Cost of the helmet will be $55 and it comes pre-drilled and painted ready for your figure to dominate your shelves in its regal tank commander glory.

Order of Battle: (CLOSED)


1)1kM PAID/DELIVERED
2)KingPAID/DELIVERED
3)Kozin PAID/DELIVERED
5)Nam
6)Matt13
7)Stealthfox
8)Jaberwaki On The Table
9)Skiman
10)EVILFACE PAID/DELIVERED
11)Buddygus On The Table
12)Elvis1976
13)Drakep3
14) Incurable Collector On The Table


1/6 scale Maggot not included I don't care how many Flagg points you have.

 

[MANDO]

Re: I got W.O.R.M.S.! Maggot Driver Commission and Group Build

Won't be much longer now.

 

[MANDO]

Re: I got W.O.R.M.S.! Maggot Driver Commission and Group Build

Tips for Dying




If you're using an OD green Uni. I recommend RIT Oranage Dye. NOT BROWN. Its best to think of Dye in terms of mixing paint. Orange and green will give you the appropriate baby poop brown of the '87 Worms.

-Never use a container you're going to cook or put food in. Get an old tupperware bowl or a butter spread container. Similarly a spoon is handy for stirring, but you don't want to eat your wheaties with it the next morning.

-A pair of cheap dishwashing gloves can be your best friends. Let them!

-Make sure your dye bath is piping hot. Doesn't have to be boiling but you want it steaming.

-Thoroughly wet the fabric making sure every inch is damp. Check the insides, up under pockets, underneath collars, etc. This will ensure an even dye.

-Any cosmetic work done to the outfit (i.e. removing pockets) has to be done prior to dying otherwise you'll get considerably lighter patches where the pockets were.

-If you're using powder dye make sure it dissolves fully in the hot the water before any fabric goes in.

-If you're using liquid dye make sure you shake it up first. Also liquid dye is much more concentrated but you can thin it out or even stretch it with water if you need to. As for heating it up I use a microwave safe container with a couple paper towels over the top of it to prevent “splattering”.

-Actual dye times will depend on your dye to water ratio as well the temperature of the bath itself and of course the type of material. Keep an eye on it especially if you're dying lighter color fabrics.
Remember you can always re-dye if your results are too light, but “un-dying” if they're too dark can be a pain in the neck.

-Fresh out of the dye bath the fabric is at least twice as dark as it will be after its rinsed and dried.

-Rinse. You can run the items under the tap to start, but I prefer to fill the kitchen sink up and let osmosis do the work as the residual dye is more-or-less sucked out by the water.

-Don't be too hasty to dispose of your dye bath. Wait and see how the piece looks after its dried. You can always hat it back up in the microwave if you need to go again.

-If you're impatient you can put thoroughly-rinsed pieces in your dryer and run a quick spin cycle then set the clothes up on a buck and finish drying them with a blow dryer. It works trust me.

-In the event you dye something too dark you're not screwed just use a tiny bit of laundry detergent in some hot water and gently wash the goods. This might inadvertently strip away some the outfit's original color though but it shoudn't be too much of a difference that you need to adjust your dye bath.

 

[elvis1976]

Re: I got W.O.R.M.S.! Maggot Driver Commission and Group Build

Put me on the list please.

 

[the angry orc]

Re: I got W.O.R.M.S.! Maggot Driver Commission and Group Build

cobra mechanized thunder ftw!

 

[EVILFACE]

Re: I got W.O.R.M.S.! Maggot Driver Commission and Group Build

Be sure to add me to da list!

 

[BuddyGus]

Re: I got W.O.R.M.S.! Maggot Driver Commission and Group Build

I shot you a PM, Mando.

 

[jaberwaki]

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[karamazov80]

Re: I got W.O.R.M.S.! Maggot Driver Commission and Group Build

Another one that's just past my real nostalgic period of Joe collecting, so I'm gonna just be an observer on this one, but very cool that you're organizing this Mando, and I will be following your awesome dye instructions for other purposes.

 

[jaberwaki]

Re: I got W.O.R.M.S.! Maggot Driver Commission and Group Build

evil will you be making a stand decal for this guy? maybe something with the funky 5?

 

[StealthFox]

Re: I got W.O.R.M.S.! Maggot Driver Commission and Group Build

which company's uniform did you use Mando?

 

[MANDO]

Re: I got W.O.R.M.S.! Maggot Driver Commission and Group Build

List updated.

Be sure to add me to da list!

You were already on it, I just copied over the wrong notepad.

Another one that's just past my real nostalgic period of Joe collecting, so I'm gonna just be an observer on this one, but very cool that you're organizing this Mando, and I will be following your awesome dye instructions for other purposes.

Thanks, man! Glad you found that helpful. I was thinking I might stick it up in the How-To section as well.

which company's uniform did you use Mando?

I'm using this one although its currently out of stock. They have similar one here though. The jacket isn't entirely accurate for the figure, but I dig how it adds to the regalia of it all. I did 86 the breast pockets though because they didn't work w/ the medals.

 

[StealthFox]

Re: I got W.O.R.M.S.! Maggot Driver Commission and Group Build

what are you using for the belt buckle?

 

[MANDO]

Re: I got W.O.R.M.S.! Maggot Driver Commission and Group Build

Progress Updated in second post.

what are you using for the belt buckle?

I cobbled together a skull/crossbones using some old Warhammer bits.

 

[jaberwaki]

Re: I got W.O.R.M.S.! Maggot Driver Commission and Group Build

Won't be much longer now.

looks good can't wait

 

[StealthFox]

Re: I got W.O.R.M.S.! Maggot Driver Commission and Group Build (Update 2nd post)

any updates Mando?

 

[Skiman]

Re: I got W.O.R.M.S.! Maggot Driver Commission and Group Build (Update 2nd post)

*sub *

 

[MarfMaster]

Re: I got W.O.R.M.S.! Maggot Driver Commission and Group Build (Update 2nd post)

This thread caught my eye, and I got excited because I thought someone was making Dumb and Dumber figures. Then I saw it was in the Joe section

 

[Skiman]

Re: I got W.O.R.M.S.! Maggot Driver Commission and Group Build (Update 2nd post)

1/6 GI JOE > 1/6 Die Hard.

Ski

 

[thenammagazine]

Re: I got W.O.R.M.S.! Maggot Driver Commission and Group Build (Update 2nd post)

This thread caught my eye, and I got excited because I thought someone was making Dumb and Dumber figures. Then I saw it was in the Joe section

Yup, alright, no $900 customs from loser movies here, so GTFO now.