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| Author: | vidmouse [ Wed May 12, 2010 4:56 am ] |
| Post subject: | Barricade by Vidmouse |
Wanted to see what I could do with my RA Heavy Duty. Gave him a new head from a misc figure and helmet from a Pit Commando (after some modification). His non-spring loaded gun came with the Resolute Cobra trooper but I had to clip it somewhat to get it to fit. Backpack is Roc Shipwreck's. As I was finishing it up, I thought he kinda looked like Captain Power too... (shrugs) Here's a photo of my "photo booth", someone wanted to see it:  And here are the main shots of Barricade:   
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| Author: | AdrienVeidt [ Wed May 12, 2010 5:03 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Barricade by Vidmouse |
Now that is what you call an inspired use of parts. Nicely done. I don't like how the HD body makes him look like a tubby bastard, but that's not your fault. I like the colors a lot. My only negative is that the helmet looks like it rides real high on his noggin, like he's actually looking out from underneath the visor. |
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| Author: | Darko [ Wed May 12, 2010 5:21 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Barricade by Vidmouse |
I actually don't mind the extra bulk of the HD body, even though I was expecting to while I was waiting for the pictures to load. It works with the head choice. I even like the weaponry, which has to be the only good use of a RoC spring loaded gun as a spring loaded gun I've seen. Great job! I'd love to see a Gears done in this style, too (maybe even to go with one of the new Mechs coming out). |
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| Author: | Redmao [ Wed May 12, 2010 7:50 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Barricade by Vidmouse |
Holly Molly he really does look like Captain Power!! Great figure! |
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| Author: | Chief [ Wed May 12, 2010 8:26 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Barricade by Vidmouse |
Agreed - great use of the HD body. My only critique is that the boots should probably be a non-metallic color, since they're not supposed to be metal. I now you're trying to capture the look of the original, but gold boots look a little out of place. Awesome job! |
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| Author: | Keenan [ Wed May 12, 2010 9:54 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Barricade by Vidmouse |
Redmao wrote: Holly Molly he really does look like Captain Power!! Great figure! Good call!! This figure is full of win. I like! |
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| Author: | Spin Doctor [ Wed May 12, 2010 10:54 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Barricade by Vidmouse |
Really nice work. I'd probably have muted the color scheme some, were it me, but this is a very faithful rendition. |
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| Author: | joemichaels70 [ Wed May 12, 2010 10:57 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Barricade by Vidmouse |
i dig those parts! (storing away for future use) also, kudos on your photo booth -- it's awesome to see something so 'simple' make such a dramatic difference with your photos! that should be a reference shot for all new folks (and me) looking to 'wow - up' their photos! thanks! |
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| Author: | vidmouse [ Wed May 12, 2010 11:50 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Barricade by Vidmouse |
Thanks! FYI the card back w/ the explosion is from a 6" TNA figure. The hex floor is a printout from an image off of JoeDios. One thing about the Barricade recipe ... I ALMOST didn't paint the blue... he looked really good in black and gold.... but I wanted to just try the blue, to be more accurate I guess. In hindsight, if someone else tries this, I'd advise to stick w/ the black and gold. |
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| Author: | pluv [ Wed May 12, 2010 3:20 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Barricade by Vidmouse |
AdrienVeidt wrote: My only negative is that the helmet looks like it rides real high on his noggin, like he's actually looking out from underneath the visor. This is my critique as well. Then again I think the same thing of the original.
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| Author: | vidmouse [ Wed May 12, 2010 4:06 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Barricade by Vidmouse |
Thanks for the comments! It was hard to get the helmet to fit at all... as it was, I had to add a little sculpt to the back of his head to form a "collar" for the helmet to rest on. I still wanted to see his teeth-gritting chin below the helmet, so figured it was a compromise. Here's a side view to better see how close it is: 
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