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Author:  Keenan [ Sun Jul 05, 2009 8:45 pm ]
Post subject:  End of Days: Duke

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Here is the back story . . .

The events described in End of Days take place after Dead End*.

The zombie outbreak had all but doomed humanity. Government Scientists, in secret locations, work at fever pitches to reverse the effects and find a cure. Meanwhile the united leaders of the world agreed to level major Cities (which had been abandoned), using non-nuclear weapons, hoping this would get the virus under control. But it did not. The result was destruction and major power outages.

The battle between the G.I. Joe team and Cobra continues.


(*Dead End was a Dio-Story I had posted in 2003. It was taken off the internet in 2008. The story of Dead End described how Cobra created a virus based bio-weapon that could reanimate the bodies of the recently deceased. The weapon, The Dead End virus, was going to be sold by M.A.R.S. industries. During a demonstration, things went wrong and the infected corpses escaped. The virus spread worldwide in a matter of weeks.)

Duke was on an assassination mission in Bangladesh when the zombie outbreak first started. He had lost all communication with the PITT, and with his connection in Bangladesh. Once he completed his mission, Duke commandeered a Cobra Night Raven and returned to the States, His top priority now is to stop the virus and help the government reestablish control of his beloved country.

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Parts-
Head: WWE Chris Jerico with mic added
Body: 25th Wild Weasel
Arms and boots: Star Wars Galactic Marine
Belt packs- BBI

I had this one sitting around for about six months waiting to be finished. I chose the head mainly because something about it reminded me of the ARAH V1 Duke head.

Thanks for looking!

Author:  Chief [ Sun Jul 05, 2009 9:06 pm ]
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Love 'im! The Jericho head really works well for Duke - especially for your EOD verse.

The only thing I would fix is the crack in the torso - I know that happens to me whenever I have to crack & re-glue. I used little Quick-Grip 1.5" clamps to hold my stuff together when I'm gluing and it keeps it from popping apart before drying and doesn't mar the surface like some spring clamps can.

Awesome stuff, John - love the boots, the gear - everything :D

Author:  bucky [ Sun Jul 05, 2009 9:19 pm ]
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Chief wrote:
Love 'im! The Jericho head really works well for Duke - especially for your EOD verse.

The only thing I would fix is the crack in the torso - I know that happens to me whenever I have to crack & re-glue. I used little Quick-Grip 1.5" clamps to hold my stuff together when I'm gluing and it keeps it from popping apart before drying and doesn't mar the surface like some spring clamps can.

Awesome stuff, John - love the boots, the gear - everything :D


everything that he said. It looks freaking awesome. :-P

I have had that problem with torso's as well.

Author:  Keenan [ Sun Jul 05, 2009 9:20 pm ]
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Funny, that crack doesn't look that bad in person. I'll have to putty it.
Thanks for commenting, Dan and Bucky.

Author:  pluv [ Sun Jul 05, 2009 9:54 pm ]
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Sorry for the quick post but I had to chime in and say that will now be my default head for Duke.

Author:  Iron Will [ Sun Jul 05, 2009 10:42 pm ]
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I applaud all things BnB, so well done. Layout is great and the crack line would be my only crit!

Author:  Keenan [ Sun Jul 05, 2009 10:59 pm ]
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That'll be fixed tomorrow for sure.
Thanks for the comments!

Patched crack . . .

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(It's since sanded and painted.)

Author:  Lt_L1zrdking [ Sun Jul 05, 2009 11:13 pm ]
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Ditto on the head comments, argh, now I gotta track one down! Overall great job, tight painting, the crack has been covered. I might have personally did a tad more to the chest to disguise it a bit more but still works really well. What's the mic from?

Oh.. and good back story too :-D

Author:  Spin Doctor [ Mon Jul 06, 2009 1:36 am ]
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Really nice work on this. It just feels like Duke.

I saw that Jericho figure today and almost grabbed it just for the head. Now I'll have to go back for it.

Author:  Matthew [ Mon Jul 06, 2009 8:20 am ]
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I like it. That head works amazingly well.

Author:  GunMunky86 [ Mon Jul 06, 2009 8:36 am ]
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awsome figure, and great use of parts. the funny thing is, ive been trying to find a way to connect those GM legs to joe bodies. can we get a quick tutorial or maybe some wip pix? that would be fantastic. great job

Author:  drbindy [ Mon Jul 06, 2009 10:27 am ]
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awesome as always John. If someone had asked me, what parts would JFAK use to make an EOD Duke? I'd have not guessed anything other than the lower legs and forearms. Yet, it's unmistakably Duke. Great eye.

Author:  joemichaels70 [ Mon Jul 06, 2009 10:51 am ]
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Jm7o = Loathes Duke,

but like dr. bindy says, this one is Exactly Duke, and it fits perfectly in your storyline and universe 'look' -

Well done, John!

Author:  DanOfTheDead [ Mon Jul 06, 2009 11:15 am ]
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Love it, great addition to your storyline.

The figure has a bit of a Kyle Reese from Terminator look to it for some reason to me, but I agree, he's unmistakably Duke.

Author:  JBYRDD [ Mon Jul 06, 2009 1:32 pm ]
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Nice one John, i likes, fix that torso crack. ;-)

Kepp up the great work, i like the EoD verse.

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