MacReady and Childs Customs

[Earl Weber]

I finally got them finished and it finally snowed.

MacReady is made from that head from Soldier Story I think. I cant remember. But I sculpted a beard for him with apoxy. Jumpsuit was from 21st century, boots and shotgun were just laying around. Hat was from a 21st Century drill sergeant that I cooked on the stove, molded and wrapped with rubber bands and then put in the freezer. I was surprised that it held its shape rather well. The belt was just laying around and the revolver and holster were modified from a WW2 Marine from 21st Century (actually a flamethrower marine ironically). Sweatshirt and leather jacket were found on ebay. I modified the jacket a bit and changed the buttons and weathered it though the pictures probably wont bring it out. Oh and the J&B bottle is a green barbie wine bottle with a painted cap and printed out label.

Childs was made because I was curious if I had enough parts laying around. 21st Century head with apoxy facial hair. I wish I could get that Platoon figure for under $200. Maybe Hot Toys will make one...thought that would still be around $200. Anyways, Jacket was from GiJoe Omar Bradley, boots from 21st, pants from soldiers of the world, 21st century balaclava and modified goggles, flamethrower from 21st.

Im currently considering making a Garry figure. Shouldnt be that hard. Just need Khakis and a head

 

[Earl Weber]

more pics. I should probably take a photography class. these kinda suck haha

 

[Earl Weber]

last one. Macreadys face does seem kinda old. hmm. ill just stick with it

 

[zuckuss77]

Very cool customs.I love the movie and watch it here and there,you need a burnt out building for them or some mutant from the movie to add.Nice work bro!!

 

[Sabres21768]

Yep, great looking customs.

And I agree with Zuckuss...throw in a custom "Thing" creature and you're all set.

 

[prefused]

not seeing the likenesses in the sculpts at all but they're as good as anything HT has done when they couldn't get a license. the outfits and accessories are outstanding though. is there a 1:6 scale Norwegian dog you can use with them?

 

[Ironman1188]

You may want to try this for Childs:
https://cgi.ebay.com/CUSTOM-1-6-SCA...786?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3363e4b7fa

 

[Earl Weber]

woah, that Keith David head is sweet. I shouldve checked ebay. Thanks a lot Ironman

and thanks everyone else for the comments

 

[Deckard]

Awesome job Earl, mine will be done this week!

I also just picked up one of those Childs heads on ebay. Going to make a Norris Spider Head Thing and a Dog Thing as well.

 

[RatFacedMonkey]

Hey Dekard,
what head sculpt and hoodie did you use?
It looks great!