SAND DEVIL Posted December 10, 2012 Share Posted December 10, 2012 Team, Just wanted to share some fun. First, I have to give credit to TD-5491 (Walt). I read his posts on 501st and got this idea from him. Also, I have to say before you see the pics that I started this project & I intended to complete SWAT before this was done. So this is my carrot to finish my SWAT build. I know I am not SWAT, but will only display this in my son's room. He thinks I am SWAT, so that is what is important. I also got clearance from Rick to add the command staff to the 'Collect these other awesome characters'. So take it all with a grain of salt please, no insult is intended. But man is this cool....I used my deployment date and TD #10072 for the numbers. So I made my own 30th Anniversary custom action figure: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THE TROOPER Posted December 10, 2012 Share Posted December 10, 2012 Wow Ben, Great work ! I gotta get me one of those. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Versku Posted December 10, 2012 Share Posted December 10, 2012 Unbelievable! That's the best one I've seen so far Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordonator Posted December 10, 2012 Share Posted December 10, 2012 Awesome Ben! Watt really does some nice work. This got to be the best he done so far! I am honoured to be on the back of your figure card. ^_^ And I love how you put the actual MEPD coin into the card as well. That just mark up the collection value by 10 fold! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trooper1 Posted December 10, 2012 Share Posted December 10, 2012 Wow, absolutely amazing. I wonder if Walt would give us a quantity break! Lol I would definately like to have one of these! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Versku Posted December 10, 2012 Share Posted December 10, 2012 Wow, absolutely amazing. I wonder if Walt would give us a quantity break! Lol I would definately like to have one of these! Just to add: PLEEEEEEEEEAAAAAAASE ! I would bathe in Bantha poodoo for one of these ! :-D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smally Posted December 10, 2012 Share Posted December 10, 2012 Sold! Where do I pay? Lol Great work. I'd love one of those! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dozer105 Posted December 10, 2012 Share Posted December 10, 2012 that coin really set it off too makes it feel more collectible awesome work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverboyd Posted December 10, 2012 Share Posted December 10, 2012 looks amazing. I watched that video the other day but can't find it now. Can you post a link to it? Also, how do you go about putting the plastic onto the card? Do you just take it off of another figure that you purchase? Yours looks outstanding Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iconoclasta_88 Posted December 10, 2012 Share Posted December 10, 2012 JUST AWESOME!!! Congrats bro! That looks great! And I second Gordon, is a great honor to be in your card! So... any chance you will be opening an interest list? If so, definitely count me in! Saludos. Juan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAND DEVIL Posted December 10, 2012 Author Share Posted December 10, 2012 Walt didn't make it, I did. I used his idea and post to help. Idea and assistance on 'how to' belong to Walt. I took apart a 30th and clean TD, cut off belt boxes and E-11 holster, painted, weathered, added pauldron sticker spot, and chest blast. Then scanned the card (front and back) into the computer, used Photoshop to clean up and add my details. I very carefully cut the gold 'Star Wars' off a card and re-glued it to mine. Used photo paper to print cards, front back and bottom bubble. I used the coin it came with and then did the same Photoshop work on an MEPD coin picture from 501st. I had to glue it on the plastic one. Tried to locate a real one, but couldn't. Now that the whole thing is put together and in a protective Star Wars bubble.......IT IS AWESOME! Hanging in my son's room with the other 30th figures (over a hundred). The Photoshop and bubble removal took the longest, literally about 16 hours. Next ones will be easier now that I have templates and can just change pictures, background etc. Next project is a custom head I had made of my son (very detailed and looks just like him) and adding it to a Fett one for him. I will have it with bucket off and holding in his hands. He wants to be a Fett (trying to convince him TD is better). I will add pics soon. It is for Christmas, so it has to be done soon. I reached out to Walt to see if I could help do a run, but haven't gotten a response yet. I know he is swamped and he had some sick family too. Don't want to step on toes. Just having fun with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCRIBBLER Posted December 10, 2012 Share Posted December 10, 2012 Now THAT is pretty cool! I would definitely say that is a highly recommended piece. Awesome work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAND DEVIL Posted December 10, 2012 Author Share Posted December 10, 2012 @ Gordonator & Juan, of course I had to take off the rebels and add our command staff brother. @ Juan, would love to do them, but don't want to take over Walt's project. @ Jason, I purchased a figure and used the card for thickness when I attached my photo paper. I also used the bubble because they are custom molded to the figure. It takes some time to get the glue off, but when done and glued the hazy look disappears. I will post more pics of that. The one above was not glues yet, it is now. I use E6000 because it clears up the old bubble and dries clear. I will see if I can locate Walt's video. It is on Youtube. If I can relocate, I will post it here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordonator Posted December 10, 2012 Share Posted December 10, 2012 The coin is actually a print out? Amazing quality @@! I was the one who photographed the coin for the 501st coin database so am happy to know it was of use. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RETNUHHA Posted December 10, 2012 Share Posted December 10, 2012 looks really good man, great job!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rolf Posted December 10, 2012 Share Posted December 10, 2012 Wow this is a beauty, looks like the real deal 100%. Crazy skills, well done I´m proud to be on the back side cover Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigdane Posted December 11, 2012 Share Posted December 11, 2012 One word SWEEETTT....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Triste Posted December 11, 2012 Share Posted December 11, 2012 R & R From Spain : Plas.Plas.Plas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAND DEVIL Posted December 12, 2012 Author Share Posted December 12, 2012 R&R? Not sure if that is good or bad....Boba Fett (son for Christmas) almost done, and it looks better than mine. Pics very soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAND DEVIL Posted December 13, 2012 Author Share Posted December 13, 2012 OK, so here is my son's Christmas present. Wants to be Boba Fett for 501st when he turns 18. I will have to update when the custom head I had done of him is done (before Christmas). But I was so excited about the card and coin, I had to share. He keeps asking me if I am ever going to do a Fett....Hehehe, little does he know. Overall, not glued. Helmet in hand. Bounty Hunter Guild black coin. Notice the reflection in his helmet? Han Solo in carbonite (or is it carbonate?). Not my artwork, just my Photoshop. Used his DOB and Christmas date since he is not 501st yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THE TROOPER Posted December 13, 2012 Share Posted December 13, 2012 nuff said? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iconoclasta_88 Posted December 14, 2012 Share Posted December 14, 2012 Awesome! Saludos Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAND DEVIL Posted December 22, 2012 Author Share Posted December 22, 2012 OK, so my son's Boba Fett is done now. Custom head made and bucket in hand: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAND DEVIL Posted January 3, 2013 Author Share Posted January 3, 2013 Created a custom figure for Steve (TD-8359) and dedicated it to his son for Christmas. I got permission from Steve to share the pictures. Hope he is proud of his dad, my first TD brother on the MEPD. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smally Posted January 3, 2013 Share Posted January 3, 2013 These really are great. I wish someone would offer these out *hint hint* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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