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 Post subject: Re: Dreadnoks: Z's, Original 3, Basilisk, + Swamp Hawg & Gri
PostPosted: Sun Aug 25, 2013 4:54 pm 
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Storm, my friend, I see you've been quite busy! :twisted:

I never was a big fan of the Dreadnoks but these makeovers for the Big 3, (Torch, Ripper, and Buzzer) are most welcome. The camo shirt for Ripper and the added facial hair to Buzzer is a nice touch. Such small changes add so much to their individuality. The simple leather vest and t-shirt for Torch is a big win in my eyes.

The added versatility for Zartan's disguises is pretty damn cool. The "hunter" disguise is pure gold. Zarana is all kinds of awesome. This is now my favorite custom of Zarana of all time! The fishnet shirt and bikini top are great. Very original. I'm not a big fan of the choice for Zandar's head. It still looks like Duke to me but I like everything else you've done with him.

Gristle looks great as the big, burly and grungy driver for the Swamp Hawg. The hog's head on the grill sells it.

The new Swamp Skier is all kinds of badass...

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 Post subject: Re: Dreadnoks: Z's, Original 3, Basilisk, + Swamp Hawg & Gri
PostPosted: Mon Aug 26, 2013 5:49 pm 
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Love all of these customs. Very well thought out and original.
The original 3 are easily recognizable and the removable gear is awesome.
Zartan is a very nice take on the character, and the disguises are great.
Zandar is cool, though I do agree with livevil about the head.
Zarana is fantastic, really dig this look for her.
Gristle and his ride are both excellent. Someday I'll have to come up with a 'nok custom that emulates his look a little bit.
The new swamp skier is perfect, great use of parts and the added details make it very realistic.


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 Post subject: Re: Dreadnok Basilisk
PostPosted: Mon Aug 26, 2013 7:26 pm 
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raptor wrote:
Production perfect. What's it made of?

- R

Thanks for the comment Raptor. Here is the parts list. More details and pics can be found at my site as well.

http://stormaviksredbunker.com/index.html

Basilisk
Parts Used:
Main Chassis: Star Wars POTF2 Speeder Bike
Front Skis: Polar Battle Bear V1 Rear Skis: Cobra Wolf V1 Stowage: 1/18th Ertl Suzuki Eiger 400 Rear Rack
Seat Backrest: Indiana Jones The Last Crusade motorcycle Handlebars: Maisto 1:18th Motorcycle Handlebars
Fog Lights: A.W.E. Striker V1 Mines: Blowtorch V4 Decals: Cobra Stickers.com

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 Post subject: Re: Dreadnok Swamp Hawg and Gristle
PostPosted: Mon Aug 26, 2013 7:36 pm 
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Rambo wrote:
The vehicle is great. But I need a better pic of Gristle. Looks like a modified torso and waist.


Rambo,
Thanks for the feedback. Gristle's chest and waist are indeed modified. I don't have any WIP photos but here is what I did. More details and pics can be found at my site as well.

http://stormaviksredbunker.com/index.html

Sgt. Slaughter V2 chest modified by removing the whistle and replacing it with a miscellaneous piece of plastic to represent a medallion. The Sgt. Slaughter V2 chest was also shortened by sanding bottom. The chest was also modified by adding resin to make the pot belly. Quick Kick V1 arms were modified by removing the hands and adding a set of unknown hands to make them able to be positioned in different poses. Bazooka V1 middle piece was modified by adding resin to make it bigger at the top. A piece of the Star Wars Tycho Celchu flight harness along with a miscellaneous piece of plastic was used to make the belt and buckle. The Duke V3 legs were modified by shortening them and removing the sculpted strings from around the knee. The upper legs were shortened by sanding down the top. The Doc V1 lower legs were modified by cutting them in two, then sanding out down the upper and lower pieces to make them shorter and then gluing them back together. Resin was used to fill in the seam.

Livevil,
Thank you for the feedback as well. Gristle is actually meant to be a shorter stouter individual, he is supposed to be a French Canadian. Here is a comparison shot of him.


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 Post subject: Re: Dreadnoks: Z's, Original 3, Basilisk, + Swamp Hawg & Gri
PostPosted: Mon Aug 26, 2013 7:42 pm 
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alleyviperelite wrote:
How did you accomplish the fishnet shirt on Zarana?

Alleyviperelite,
Thank you for the comments as well. I hope this explains how I made Zarana.

Zarana V4 chest was modified by removing all of the sculpted cloth, and shoulder harness. The waste of the torso was thinned and abdominal muscles were sculpted with Apoxie Sculpt. A permanent marker was used to outline the bra. Apoxie Sculpt was also used to sculpt the shoulder pads. A piece if women's nylons was added for the body stocking. Zarana V4 arms were modified by removing the hands and thinning them out to make them more feminine. Apoxie Sculpt was added for the upper shoulder pads. Additional pieces of women's nylons were used for the sleeves of the body stocking. The Scarlett V13 hands were added by removing the sculpted peg and replacing it with a piece of speaker wire. Holes were drilled into the arms so they could be attached and remain movable so they could be positioned in different poses. Frostbite V2 upper legs were modified by adding Apoxie Sculpt and additional pieces of women's nylons to represent holes in the jeans allowing the body stocking to show through.

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