1980's GI Joe - Destro!

[noelani72]

For years, maybe over a decade, I have been wanting to make a Destro Mego....but no heads really fancied me...until a few weeks ago.
Rachael made a great Trek Ruk figure. When I saw that head, as my mind usually does, I saw the final product immediately.
I messaged her, and she graciously sent me the head to modify.

My tools of choice:
Milliput
Toothpick
Exacto Knife

I love Milliput. When that stuff cures, it's amazing.

I see another trifecta in my future. Destro, Cobra Commander, and Baroness.

WIP:

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[Klosterheim]

Very cool. It will be great to see them complete.

[noelani72]

wrapped up the head. Still on the fence with his eyes, but i put it in silicone tonight to make a mold. He was starting to get brittle in a couple thin spots.
The Boy conjured up an on-the-fly collar to affix and finish off the mask.
Did a test on one of the base-head-clones with the new Chrome paint I got in. Would make a good Silver Surfer for someone.

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[sprytel]

You have been busy! Destro is coming along nicely.

[PNGwynne]

Wow, I like the modifications you did, looks really nice.

I hear the trick with the chrome paint is to let it cure for a week or so and then buff it. Is it hard to work with?

[noelani72]

the chrome paint is that acrylic stuff in a pen. It's pretty darn shiny ...almost too shiny. I am gonna have to black wash it first then highlight with the chrome or try a black wash after the fact...dunno yet, still experimenting.
Cast a couple heads this am to see how they did and I was happy. Almost thinking about using one of my ZICA buff bodies from the Buck Rogers line...but I only have a few left - best better be right before I use one haha