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 Post subject: Duke : A Real American Renegade - by BL4CK5H33P
PostPosted: Thu Dec 29, 2011 3:34 am 
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Just ur basic BL4CK5H33P departure from the Ren/30th that Hasbro gave us... since my Renegades TunnelRat & SnakeEyes WiP customs were so well received by ALL of U here @ JoeCustoms (it is an odd feelin' 2 B both humbled & uplifted simultaneously - THNX 4 the tremendously generous feedback by truly talented customizers) I felt it was time 2 post the 1 that got me jacked N2 doin' "gritty/real-world" versions of Renegade Joes - the overall feel I was tryin' 2 convey w/ these, was highly trained military operatives that had been forced 2 go rogue, & without normal support, they would have 2 use what was @ their disposal - so U end up w/ a triple hybrid of military contractor / militia / vigilante type vibe - so this concept might have been lost in translation if I had expressed it in the TR & SE WiP posts... So hopefully seein' my finished Duke U guys can follow my twisted :twisted: logic & any input that might expand this concept would B & always is welcomed :-|

P.S. Apologies for the lengthy description --- I suffer from insomnia & tend 2 ramble sometimes... :hypnoshield:


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 Post subject: Re: Duke : A Real American Renegade - by BL4CK5H33P
PostPosted: Thu Dec 29, 2011 3:38 am 
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Also, since takin' these pics, I have gone back & reworked the upper rear vest pack to make it lay flatter & tighter to the vest where it meets the shoulders...

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 Post subject: Re: Duke : A Real American Renegade - by BL4CK5H33P
PostPosted: Thu Dec 29, 2011 8:00 am 
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Looks fantastic! Would like to see a group shot once Snake eyes is finished.


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 Post subject: Re: Duke : A Real American Renegade - by BL4CK5H33P
PostPosted: Thu Dec 29, 2011 8:09 am 
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Roadblock, Scarlett & Ripcord comin' too!

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 Post subject: Re: Duke : A Real American Renegade - by BL4CK5H33P
PostPosted: Thu Dec 29, 2011 9:21 am 
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Not feeling the headband. Just like I didn't feel it on the PoC jungle version. That's just my hangup though. I love everything else about this custom.


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 Post subject: Re: Duke : A Real American Renegade - by BL4CK5H33P
PostPosted: Thu Dec 29, 2011 10:53 am 
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This is one hardcore looking Duke! Makes him look like he's ready to kick some serious butt! Nice job!!!

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 Post subject: Re: Duke : A Real American Renegade - by BL4CK5H33P
PostPosted: Thu Dec 29, 2011 11:00 am 
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night force cynic wrote:
Not feeling the headband. Just like I didn't feel it on the PoC jungle version. That's just my hangup though. I love everything else about this custom.



Looking good man. I say use a plain Duke head, from the standard POC figure as a swappable option. It's the beauty of this format - when they give us two identical looking heads, but with different gear on them, I always feel like I'm missing something if I don't make both available to the figure.

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 Post subject: Re: Duke : A Real American Renegade - by BL4CK5H33P
PostPosted: Thu Dec 29, 2011 8:42 pm 
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I've had mixed reviews about this head on a few other sites too - was originally slated for a MGS SolidSnake (had trimmed beard sculpt planned) & when compared to my TunnelRat & SnakeEyes it looks quite small - so I think I will do a V2 head swap :) I appreciate the honest critiques & the positive feedback

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 Post subject: Re: Duke : A Real American Renegade - by BL4CK5H33P
PostPosted: Thu Dec 29, 2011 8:57 pm 
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I cannot wait to see your take on Roadblock!


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 Post subject: Re: Duke : A Real American Renegade - by BL4CK5H33P
PostPosted: Fri Dec 30, 2011 1:07 am 
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night force cynic wrote:
I cannot wait to see your take on Roadblock!


Yeah - still haven't exactly nailed a recipe that I'm satisfied w/ on RB yet... also probably gonna add Flint, Law & Order & Lady Jaye 2 the roster - DANG!!! Along w/ my BROOD unit, I'm gettin' buried w/ multiple customs projects...

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 Post subject: Re: Duke : A Real American Renegade - by BL4CK5H33P
PostPosted: Fri Dec 30, 2011 7:10 am 
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Yes yes, make Lady Jaye :twisted:


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 Post subject: Re: Duke : A Real American Renegade - by BL4CK5H33P
PostPosted: Fri Dec 30, 2011 9:57 am 
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BL4CK5H33P wrote:
night force cynic wrote:
I cannot wait to see your take on Roadblock!


Yeah - still haven't exactly nailed a recipe that I'm satisfied w/ on RB yet... also probably gonna add Flint, Law & Order & Lady Jaye 2 the roster - DANG!!! Along w/ my BROOD unit, I'm gettin' buried w/ multiple customs projects...


Same here!!
I've got about 4 more women to make, then back to the guys. . .
(Talyn is about done just gotta paint her for the desert.)
But as always damn good work!!!

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