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This figure is so close to completion, that I debated whether or not to hold off and post this in the "Completed Customs" area. But I am impatient.
I know I am not the first to try this, but I am very happy with the progress. I found an Applause Rocketeer figure at a flea market, and thought the head and rocketpack would be perfect for a Mego custom figure. You can only imagine my disappointment when a Google search later that evening showed me that I was only the last in an apparently long line of people who already figured that out.
But I was not to be dissuaded...
I attached the (dissected) Applause head to a "Ponch" body (for the black-gloved hands) --
...and while I was literally in the process of sewing the jodhpurs, I simply had to set up this shot --
Just for the sake of completion, I include this photo of the rocket pack... AND a set of blueprints! I have yet to decide whether or not I will add a strategically-placed wad of Beemans chewing gum --
Before long, my WIP Rocketeer was able to walk around without complete embarrassment --
I found a wonderful package of brads that seemed perfect for the job (as well as many future projects). After some consideration, I decided to go with the "brass" ones --
However, I initially feared that the jacket was a complete FAIL. I was over-eager in the size of the collar, and I was ready to trash the whole thing and start over --
... However, after setting the entire project aside for several days, I was able to calmly reevaluate the tragedy and consider how to "modify" my existing work as if it had been an "as found" starting point.
More to follow...
I know I am not the first to try this, but I am very happy with the progress. I found an Applause Rocketeer figure at a flea market, and thought the head and rocketpack would be perfect for a Mego custom figure. You can only imagine my disappointment when a Google search later that evening showed me that I was only the last in an apparently long line of people who already figured that out.
But I was not to be dissuaded...
I attached the (dissected) Applause head to a "Ponch" body (for the black-gloved hands) --
...and while I was literally in the process of sewing the jodhpurs, I simply had to set up this shot --
Just for the sake of completion, I include this photo of the rocket pack... AND a set of blueprints! I have yet to decide whether or not I will add a strategically-placed wad of Beemans chewing gum --
Before long, my WIP Rocketeer was able to walk around without complete embarrassment --
I found a wonderful package of brads that seemed perfect for the job (as well as many future projects). After some consideration, I decided to go with the "brass" ones --
However, I initially feared that the jacket was a complete FAIL. I was over-eager in the size of the collar, and I was ready to trash the whole thing and start over --
... However, after setting the entire project aside for several days, I was able to calmly reevaluate the tragedy and consider how to "modify" my existing work as if it had been an "as found" starting point.
More to follow...
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