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Author:  Spin Doctor [ Sun Jan 24, 2010 10:40 pm ]
Post subject:  Cobra Medi-Vipers - Updated w/ new pic 2/15
I picked up a couple of the Heet Seek Missle Systems from Wal-Mart and thought the Scrap Iron that accompanied them was a miserable figure...as Scrap Iron. But once I stripped it of it's head and accessories, I saw some potential.

I'd been wondering how I was going to do Medi-Vipers, and the very subtle purple tinge to the modified Viper/Cobra Trooper uniform Scraps was wearing made me think they'd fit right into my Cobra Science Corps as field-level pill pushers and super-glue dispensers. So I set about cannibalizing a couple of DTC Medi-Vipers for useable scraps.

Here's where I landed:
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What do you guys think?

EDIT 2/15 - Per some of the feedback I got on these guys, I've given them belts that address their bare waist issues while bringing the red through more of the outfit.
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Thanks for the ideas, all.
Author:  Chief [ Sun Jan 24, 2010 10:42 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Bend over and say "Owwwch!"
Whoa - cool idea. I am (was) in the same pickle - two utterly worthless Scrap Irons sitting here on my desk. Now to go dig up my Medi-Vipers to salvage for parts....

Thanks Spinny!
Author:  Mysterious Stranger [ Sun Jan 24, 2010 11:09 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Bend over and say "Owwwch!" (Cobra Medi-Vipers)
I'd paint the kneepads green to match like you did the right thigh pouch. They stick out a bit much especially with no other red on the figure.

Aside from that these are well done. I was going to use mine for Stinger troopers but might rethink that idea now.
Author:  The Spectre [ Sun Jan 24, 2010 11:46 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Bend over and say "Owwwch!" (Cobra Medi-Vipers)
I agree with Mysterious Stranger, paint the kneepads to match the rest of the green and these figures will be pure win!
Author:  TR101AL [ Mon Jan 25, 2010 12:32 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Bend over and say "Owwwch!" (Cobra Medi-Vipers)
Very creative updates of the characters. I agree on the kneepads and would also like to suggest add a thin belt or painting where there belt would be to tone down the gray through the lower torso/ upper legs.
Author:  bcost74 [ Mon Jan 25, 2010 1:22 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Bend over and say "Owwwch!" (Cobra Medi-Vipers)
Nice job on the medi-vipers. The incorporation of the DTC parts is seamless. I agree that the kneepads should match the rest of the gear. The nanite syringe is a great accessory for the medi-vipers. The overall concept and execution is great.
Author:  danielb [ Mon Jan 25, 2010 5:46 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Bend over and say "Owwwch!" (Cobra Medi-Vipers)
man, consider this idea stolen.

great job.
Author:  HypnoHustler [ Mon Jan 25, 2010 12:15 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Bend over and say "Owwwch!" (Cobra Medi-Vipers)
That's nice. I too have two more WM Scraps than I want, but I'd need five to meet my minimum troop requirement. Still, these look nice, and they're an excellent inspiration. The kneepads don't bother me, but I do think they could use a red cross patch on the upper arm somewhere.

I'd paint some Rex or Hawk/Baroness briefcases white/silver and slap a red cross on em to complete the look.
Author:  Tanstoys [ Mon Jan 25, 2010 1:44 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Bend over and say "Owwwch!" (Cobra Medi-Vipers)
great job, I wanted to do something like this for my scalpel custom but didn't have the parts,I like them alot and yeah they need a belt
Author:  pluv [ Mon Jan 25, 2010 5:45 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Bend over and say "Owwwch!" (Cobra Medi-Vipers)
That works. I see what everyone is saying about the knee pads but I kind of like them like this. It ties it back to the red.
Author:  Crosshair [ Mon Jan 25, 2010 5:51 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Bend over and say "Owwwch!" (Cobra Medi-Vipers)
pluv wrote:
That works. I see what everyone is saying about the knee pads but I kind of like them like this. It ties it back to the red.


Agreed, the kneepads match all the Cobra sigils, I think it looks good.
Author:  Spin Doctor [ Mon Jan 25, 2010 10:44 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Bend over and say "Owwwch!" (Cobra Medi-Vipers)
Thanks for the kind words and good ideas, fellas.

I think I may split the difference and give them red belts to tie in with the sigils and the kneepads.

I'll post an updated pic once that's done.
Author:  Malcolm [ Tue Jan 26, 2010 12:53 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Bend over and say "Owwwch!" (Cobra Medi-Vipers)
nice, i wonder if the figure could be slightly dyed to get the cyan colour through it.
Author:  DarkJedi [ Tue Jan 26, 2010 1:21 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Bend over and say "Owwwch!" (Cobra Medi-Vipers)
I see that on the figure there is a place for a belt. I also see there is a vertical section right on their middle vertically.

Would a red cross work there?

If not, I think a black belt would work best.
Author:  Stormavik [ Tue Jan 26, 2010 9:07 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Bend over and say "Owwwch!" (Cobra Medi-Vipers)
Nice updates, colors work well. If I only had time to take this look to the ARAH verse I could have the Medi-Vipers that I have wanted for so long.
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