My first completed custom...Red Skull

[misterdroid]

Well here it is, my first custom. Any Feedback appreciated!
http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z224/misterdroid/skull1.jpg
http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z224/misterdroid/skull2.jpg

I got the head from Doc Mego at Megomeet... I have no idea of it's origin other than that. Body and boots (cut down Klingon) are also from Doc.
Hands are CTVT.
Sewing and paint by me. I don't know why I thought this would be an easy starting project. I guess it did get my sewing skills flowing again! The uniform is not nearly as polished as I hoped for, and I did get some smutz on his thigh (which I now need to go clean better...wanted to get pics up tonight), but oh well.
I also modified the head with the snazzy cigarette holder... I find it inconceivable that Red Skull would not be a smoker.

[YANOULI]

Looks great.

[thunderbolt]

Really nice especially for a first one. BTW, the head is a shrink of the FC Red Skull.

[polyester]

very impressive. where did you get the little buckle and medal? Nice sewing.

[megowgsh]

Outstanding!

I would call the the paint job Polyester-esque. The detail is absolutely fabulous!

[MegoScott]

Yeah! Tight costume!

[The Bat]

Wow...that's AWESOME!! Beautiful Painting, beautiful Costume & acc.. Outstand job, well done!:yes:

[PNGwynne]

Terrific! Love the addition of the Sideshow(?) medal.

The uniform is a great variation, instead of the traditional coverall.

[David Lee]

Awesome work! Way to go on a valiant first effort... I look forward to future work!

-Dave

[madmarva]

That's an excellent Red Skull. The head sculpt and paint job reminds me of john Byrne's version

[Mr Havoc]

Nice work, I wish my first turned out that great. way to go.

[The Toyroom]

Great job!

[QDOGG]

Excellent job. The head paints are really awesome and his outfit really kicks ***! If this is your first custom I can't wait to see more:yes:

[toys2cool]

he looks awesome dude! :grin:

[Meule]

Great job on the paints and the sewing :hokay:

[garagesale]

Terrifically evil-looking villian!

JamesD

[megocrazy]

I love it. I did an early version of this head a while back and picked up another head at the meet to do a black officer suit version similar to yours. He needs a German lugar. I haven't found one in 8" scale yet for mine. Fantastic job!!

[misterdroid]

Thank you for the kind words everyone! Now I have the warm and fuzzies.:smile:

[jessica]

Great stitching! Nicely done...bravo!!

[Customslab]

nice figure all around

[Kal-El]

Nice..... I love the stogie

[z3zep]

Very nice, I love the paint job!

[Cosmicman]

Wow! I must have missed this! Great job capturing one of my favorite villains. Love the design of the costume and how you got that cigarette holder to look so smooth. Mark Keach did that with a Gambit figure, he got it too look like a cigarette in his mouth. You are very good with details. Love the Skull head. Brilliant!!!

[Goblin19]

That's a great first custom. Heck, That would be a great 50th custom. congrats.

[SlipperyLilSuckers]

Love him...he looks great!

[batgirl]

Great job !