Action Figure To Build a Predator...1:4 Jungle Hunter Makeover

[Nuclear Jungle]

I'm putting the finishing touches on this guy now, but wanted to play around with a few teaser pics. More detailed ones to follow. He features:
*A nearly complete repaint of the NECA 19 incher
*Custom netting
*Electrostatically applied suede texture on "leather" parts. It's fuzzy to the touch.
*Quills on face, arm, chest, and side. The shoulder armor on one side was also attached to the torso piece, with the arm underneath resculpted.
*Jungle diorama base with custom made in-scale foliage
*Restrung all the trophies on in-scale leather strap, and the necklace is now a real necklace, hanging properly. All the bones have been refinished/reshaped and aged.

More to follow!

 

[Rotfish]

Holy nuts... that looks like the film-used costume! Very accurate paint apps on the chest and thighs, it's simply everything it should be. Can't wait to see more pics!

 

[thx217]

Awesome work!! Great job!!

 

[Predrhone]

Holy mother of god....

Looks spectacular, can't wait to see more!

 

[greygoose]

Nice work NJ.

 

[The Reverend]

love it ,what did you use for the large leaves?

 

[edstuff]

This came out great! What did you use for the netting?

 

[Nuclear Jungle]

Thank you, gentlemen. Reverend, the large Palm and Monstera leaves were made by me (and still need a little paint). The small fern leaves were purchased at a craft store. Edstuff, the netting started out as some stuff a friend gave me in a roll, but I had to modify it a lot to make it look correctly in-scale (as in, modifying most strands individually...a pain in the backside).

Took a few tries to perfect the eyes:

Almost done, then I think this guy's headed to Ebay while I start something else.

 

[Nuclear Jungle]

Hard to tell in pictures, but I did a lot of translucency effects and subtle veining and mottling throughout his skin pattern.

 

[Nuclear Jungle]

Put him up on Ebay.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Custom-1-4-Predator-Jungle-Hunter-Diorama-not-Hot-Toys-/320775684589?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4aafb881ed

 

[thx217]

Great job. Good luck with the sale.

 

[Lord Freezer]

Hard to tell in pictures, but I did a lot of translucency effects and subtle veining and mottling throughout his skin pattern.

Goog job

 

[SilentSurfer]

Wow, only $300 on eBay to start? Considering the man hours you must have put into this, I'd have listed it at $1000 at least.

Looks amazing! Good luck.

 

[Nuclear Jungle]

Thank you guys. Yeah, I priced it extremely low to start with, considering the time & money put in, but I'll probably have to cancel the auction if there isn't any serious action in a few days.

 

[SilentSurfer]

Don't expect any action until the last day. Most serious bidders know it's not worth their time to bid early just so other people can jack up the price.

 

[predarnold]

Hard to tell in pictures, but I did a lot of translucency effects and subtle veining and mottling throughout his skin pattern.

Damn! I am stunned.
This is probably one of the best customs I've ever seen !

 

[greygoose]

Looks like it could be the real Predator from the set.

 

[EndIessRAlN]

Necroed but glad you did. Total missed out on seeing this back 2011. Nice!

 

[darkmoon2112]

awsome work NJ

 

[Pred361]

awesome job