Ok, some of you may find this a bit weird, and I feel I have to explain a bit first. If you don’t like words, skip right down to the custom.
First of all, this is not me trying to be original and weird. I’m simply making Joes out of my favourite characters. I love these characters to death, I think their costume design are flawless, their personality has unlimited possibilities, and I think they would make good Joes.
Secondly, and more importantly, the ducks have a very special part in Norwegian culture. And I’m not joking on this part: They are more recognised and more influential than any other figure (including religious ones). This sounds strange, but to make an example: Carl Barks’ death was frontpage news in all the media for several days. Kids (and their parents, siblings, uncles and grandmothers) grow up reading these comics (and in most cases no other comic), and it has been the most sold comic for probably 50 years.
So, why am I making them into Joes? Well, like I said, I do believe they are good enough characters to make this transition without it being silly. Also, I have wanted to do this project for a good while, but only now do I feel my skills are good enough to justify it. In addition, it doesnt hurt that Uncle Scrooge has 60 year anniversary this year (dec 18th). Grats!
I have taken good time in finding parts, I have probably used at least three months on this first custom. That is mainly because I work like a snail on customs, but also because a lot of time has gone trying to figure out parts (and working on difficult costume details).
Scrooge McDuck - The Richest Man in the World
First some reference:
Parts
Head: Hawk v2
Torso/arms: Rampart
Feet: Cutter v2
About the custom. Obviously, there are a few key parts of the costume I wanted to capture. The sideburns, glasses and hat. The hat proved to be a misery beyond comprehension and it has bugged me for over a week. The top hat was the last part I finished, made out of modelling material, still the part I am least satisfied with. The glasses how ever, was a smooth ride, made out of plastic and some copper wire. Sideburns made out of some foam.
As for the rest of the figure, I think I got lucky with the parts. They look pretty close to the original design but still looks ”realistic” enough. Remember that Scrooge is first and foremost an adventurer, and will need the gear/clothes for the occasion.
I have used Carl Barks’ design for the figure, with red/gray jacket. But even Barks is known to vary this design. This is the most common though.
White pants? Scrooge doesnt have pants! Well in this universe, he has pants. And they are white like his ”feathery part”. Some pockets added both on belt and pants for storage of coins and smaller artifacts. Cane made by my sister out of the same material as the hat.
As you probably have understood, there are more figures like this in the works. I have one figure done, he only needs his hat. And it should not take you many guesses who it is. At least one more after that is being made.
I really hope you like this one, cause it’s a great character, I have a real affection for it, and I think I did well.
This is the best custom I've seen on here in a long time. So creative! And I mean the imperfections are so slight, especially considering you 