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 Post subject: Barricade by Vidmouse
PostPosted: Wed May 12, 2010 4:56 am 
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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:
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And here are the main shots of Barricade:
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 Post subject: Re: Barricade by Vidmouse
PostPosted: Wed May 12, 2010 5:03 am 
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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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 Post subject: Re: Barricade by Vidmouse
PostPosted: Wed May 12, 2010 5:21 am 
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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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 Post subject: Re: Barricade by Vidmouse
PostPosted: Wed May 12, 2010 7:50 am 
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Holly Molly he really does look like Captain Power!!

Great figure!

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 Post subject: Re: Barricade by Vidmouse
PostPosted: Wed May 12, 2010 8:26 am 
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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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 Post subject: Re: Barricade by Vidmouse
PostPosted: Wed May 12, 2010 9:54 am 
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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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 Post subject: Re: Barricade by Vidmouse
PostPosted: Wed May 12, 2010 10:54 am 
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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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 Post subject: Re: Barricade by Vidmouse
PostPosted: Wed May 12, 2010 10:57 am 
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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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 Post subject: Re: Barricade by Vidmouse
PostPosted: Wed May 12, 2010 11:50 am 
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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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 Post subject: Re: Barricade by Vidmouse
PostPosted: Wed May 12, 2010 3:20 pm 
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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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 Post subject: Re: Barricade by Vidmouse
PostPosted: Wed May 12, 2010 4:06 pm 
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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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