Wolverine - DONE!

So, Wolverine's finished! Took a few pictures.... 45 to be exact, but I'll show a selection here. All pictures can be seen on my Facebook page, so you won't miss a thing!

But first, a huge thanks and big props to Speedleescustoms for posting his Wolverine back in June. That one immediately inspired me to go out and hunt down the necessary figures/parts to make my own. With a few different details and a custom made base I tried to make this a genuine Incom's custom, though.

Wolverine: teaser vid!

Wolverine's nearly finished, just have to resolve some major issues with paint chipping on his shoulders. Here's a little teaser I made to entertain you, while I fix his shoulders and finish a base for Wolverine to stand on!

Bigger looks better

A small update on Wolverine. I redesigned the alternate head by giving it bigger er.... flaps. The original head was that of Toybiz' Stealth Wolverine seen here. 

I can see why Speedleescustoms (Paul) picked this head as an alternate one. It's very detailed, especially the five o'clock shadow Wolvie sports. But yeah, the mask definitely needs bigger ears... flaps... whatever.

Here's a shot of the sculpt work:

Ulthane: sculpting update

With the completion of my Twi'lek smuggler, I can again focus on what is fast becoming my favourite project to date: Ulthane. I received some hints and tips from Sithfire on using Fixit, most notably on working with it during various stages of the curing process.

That knowledge allowed me to start on Ulthane's cowl. I have just finished the backside of this. In the pictures you can also see some additional details (stubs) on his right shoulder armour.

In the picture below I have applied a patch of Fixit (50 minutes after mixing it) in a rough shape over Ulthane's back. I wrapped his left arm in a piece of plastic foil to prevent the Fixit from adhering to it. In this stage, the Fixit is still sticky, but easier to work with than it is right after mixing it.

In the picture below it is approximately one hour further into the curing process. The clay is not that sticky at all anymore and is starting to retain its shape. At this stage I started adding folds and pulling and jabbing away little pieces to form the ragged edge of the cowl.

In this last picture you can see two shields. The small shield will be placed on Ulthane's lower back. The large shield will become an actual shield, with which he can defend himself. As if an Ancient One needs defending himself..... :)

The small shield was fun to make. First I let a mixed ball of Fixit cure for an hour. Then I flattened it to an even flat disc. After another hour I took a cap from a milk carton (I have dozens of those) and pressed down in the clay, cutting out a nice disc, nearly an inch in diameter. Half an hour later I placed that disc on a large marble, pressing it down and letting it cure. I will sand it down later on and apply additional details.

For the large shield, I applied a patch of Fixit on World War Hulk's sanded down shield, wrapped in plastic foil. And then I just let that cure to add details afterwards.

As a reminder, the reference picture I am mostly working from:

That is it for now, I hope you enjoyed this update. You can also view my work on Facebook. Take a look and if you like what you see, become a fan! :D More coming soon, of course!

Time to shred.... bub

Over at Procustomizers.com, Speedleescustoms made one helluva Wolverine. Do check it out over here!

It inspired me to make my own, based on that exact custom. It's all good, people, credits due where credits are due :)

Here's an early WIP shot of Wolvie, fitted with some serious hardware:

Stay tuned for more updates on him!

Female Twi'lek smuggler (SW:TOR era)

Like I mentiond in my previous post, I only needed to touch up a few details. Here's a series of pictures of the final custom.

This figure was made of the following parts:

- Head (modified): Legacy Cesi "Doc" Eirris

- Upper arms, upper body, lower body, upper legs: G.I. Joe ROC Scarlett

- Lower arms, lower legs, feet: G.I. Joe ROC Baroness

- Belt (modified, added holsters from the fodder bin): G.I. Joe 25th. Scarlett

- Double barreled blaster, made from these three blasters

- Single barreled blaster from the fodder bin

- Goggles: Legacy Luke Skywalker (Sandstorm)

Again, this figure turned out into something really personal, as it will be auctioned off in sole benefit of Michael Martinez' fiancé Hollie and their daughter.

R.I.P. Mike and may the Force be with you. Always.

Twi'lek smuggler WIP

Here's a series of work in progress pictures of a Twi'lek smuggler I'm currently working on. She's nearly done, only need to touch up a few details and seal her in matte and gloss finishes. This is one of my most personal customs, as it will be put up for auction in benefit of Michael Martinez' girlfriend and daughter.

This is the drawing I based this custom on. It is a beautiful artpiece by DeviantArtist greyfoxx082.

Painting of the head is nearly done now. I used a Cesi "Doc" Eirris head and sanded off the balaclava. Sculpted the braces on her lekku and added a pair of goggles from the fodder bin.

Expect final pics sometime this weekend!