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  • Tothiro
    Kitten Mittens
    • Aug 28, 2008
    • 1342

    This WIP's just a crazy old man...

    I wanted to think of some title to do with Bridge on the River Kwai but sadly I've got nothing.

    Today we bring you the result of 1) finding my old Kenobi head sculpt that I'm not satisfied with, and 2) deciding to make an updated outfit for a new one before starting the resculpt of the head because 3) I don't really enjoy making outfits. It's tedious and cramps my hands. No - it doesn't really add to the description, I'm just complaining.

    And so!










    In other news - the weekend looks to be busy already so the BSG update may have to wait. Bummer.
  • Meule
    Verbose Member
    • Nov 14, 2004
    • 28720

    #2
    Wow, awesome suit
    "...The agony of my soul found vent in one loud, long and final scream of despair..." - Edgar Allan Poe

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    • The Bat
      Batman Fanatic
      • Jul 14, 2002
      • 13412

      #3
      Wow...EXCELLENT Costume!! I can't tell that well because He's unpainted...but that Head Sculpt looks "dead on" to me!
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      • JediJaida
        Talkative Member
        • Jun 14, 2008
        • 5671

        #4
        The suit is awesome!

        But what I want to know is where you got the lightsaber?
        JediJaida

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        • Tothiro
          Kitten Mittens
          • Aug 28, 2008
          • 1342

          #5
          Originally posted by JediJaida
          The suit is awesome!

          But what I want to know is where you got the lightsaber?
          Thanks

          I made the lightsaber out of Plastruct styrene and acrylic rod. I'm going to make a cleaner one and recast it so the blade is removable, then put a hook half of a hook and eye set under the belt for a holster. Once he has a belt buckle, of course.

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          • JediJaida
            Talkative Member
            • Jun 14, 2008
            • 5671

            #6
            I am soooooo impressed.

            How'd you cut down the acrylic rods? I know of this one company that makes them, but as I don't have the tools or equipment to cut them to size, I don't make any of my own.

            One of my girls is clamoring for a lightsaber with a purple blade and a gold painted hilt.

            I'm gonna PM you with a request.
            JediJaida

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            • jasonmego1277
              Persistent Member
              • Dec 9, 2008
              • 1741

              #7
              I Love the costume there. Awesome
              In The " Real World " Vampires Do Not Sparkle. They Burn In the Sun !

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              • toys2cool
                Ultimate Mego Warrior
                • Nov 27, 2006
                • 28605

                #8
                he looks awesome
                "Time to nut up or shut up" -Tallahassee

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                • stuart
                  Hi-Yo Silver Away!
                  • Jun 18, 2007
                  • 517

                  #9
                  That is fantastic. I don't know which I like more - the costume or the saber.

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                  • SUP-Ronin
                    Stuck in a laundry shoot.
                    • Oct 8, 2007
                    • 3146

                    #10
                    that's really nice. I too love that costume, and the head looks spot on. Great job.
                    "Steel-like jaws clacked away, each bite slashing flesh from my body - I used my knife and my hands, and when they were gone, my bloody stumps - and yet the turtles came."

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                    • Captain
                      Fighting the good fight!
                      • Jun 17, 2001
                      • 6031

                      #11
                      Great Kenobi, but I have to admit I'm a bit disappointed this thread wasnt really about a "crazy Old Man" custom figure!
                      "Crayons taste like purple!"

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                      • Mefiboschet
                        Career Member
                        • Nov 29, 2003
                        • 800

                        #12
                        Looks great!!!!! Can't wait to see the rest of the outfit!

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                        • thunderbolt
                          Hi Ernie!!!
                          • Feb 15, 2004
                          • 34211

                          #13
                          wow, looks amazing. One tip on the sewing, I've found that Liquid Stitch saves a lot of time and hand cramping on hemming, and on some loose fitting clothes I've used it completely. It seems to work better with cotton fabrics.
                          You must try to generate happiness within yourself. If you aren't happy in one place, chances are you won't be happy anyplace. -Ernie Banks

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                          • SlipperyLilSuckers
                            MeGoing
                            • May 14, 2003
                            • 9031

                            #14
                            I really like the outfit!

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                            • Megospidey
                              Museum Webslinger
                              • Jul 26, 2006
                              • 5305

                              #15
                              ^^ I'm with Cat on that...he's looking good. Finish him!

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