Planet of the Apes Gorilla Admiral

[lilbrosj66]

Just finished this guy the other day. I figured that Urko has to have someone to answer to, right? Custom head (including war wound under his right eye), Glyph boots, and real leather vest/chest plate. The plate on the chest piece is from the Hasbro 12" line dyed red to match. Not sure if he needs an accesory or not. Maybe a cane? Thoughts? 003.jpghttp://megomuseum.com/mmgallery/files/5/4/2/1/003.jpg

You guys gave me some great ideas on additions to the uniform and I decided to go with epaulettes and a little creative use of leather straps to hold them in place. What do you think?
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[EMCE Hammer]

That is fantastic - nice thread work

[lilbrosj66]

Thanks. I discovered that old purses from the Goodwill are great sources for some pretty cool leathers.

[nobody]

Cool Figure......Buttttttttt............Urko answers to Noone.

[megojim]

awesome execution, but I agree that he does need something to distinquish himself as military. Belt w/sword or something like that . . maybe a helmet or some military looking medals?

[GlobalObserver]

That's absolutely gorgeous. I love your unique take of POTA customs.

[GlobalObserver]

Have you ever considered doing a baboon figure? It always bothered me that there were no baboon characters in the POTA universe. I always pictured them as being pirates/outlaws/highwaymen/bandits, living on the outermost fringe of ape society.

[Meule]

Impressive job on the vest

[EMCE Hammer]

Thanks. I discovered that old purses from the Goodwill are great sources for some pretty cool leathers.

Brick Mantooth agrees.

[PNGwynne]

Have you ever considered doing a baboon figure? It always bothered me that there were no baboon characters in the POTA universe. I always pictured them as being pirates/outlaws/highwaymen/bandits, living on the outermost fringe of ape society.

I get what you're aiming for, but baboons are monkeys, not apes. POTA species were limited to the Great Apes.

Great custom, BTW--I love your stuff. I do agree that a military touch might be a nice addition.

[piecemaker]

Excellent job!

[thunderbolt]

maybe a staff or cane with a human skull for a knob? Great job on the leatherwork.

[SeattleEd]

Thanks. I discovered that old purses from the Goodwill are great sources for some pretty cool leathers.

Also, old thin women's gloves and thin leather skirts and jackets work well, if you can find some in the right color.

[GlobalObserver]

I get what you're aiming for, but baboons are monkeys, not apes. POTA species were limited to the Great Apes.

I realize baboons are monkeys, but why should that matter? This is fantasy. Why not expand the POTA universe to make it a bit more colorful and interesting? Baboons could live in nomadic tribes on the outermost fringe of ape society. Apes look down on them, viewing them as just a notch above humans on the evolutionary scale. Baboons don't abide by ape law. They're lawless, pirates and bandits. The OP has a great flair for making POTA customs that expand beyond the traditional. I think it could be a fun idea to explore.

[lilbrosj66]

So with the epaulettes applied, I am now considering painting the braids on them to make them stand out from the base. Red? Silver? Hmmm...Thoughts? Not sure how ornate is too ornate.