Custom Curse Trooper for Mini Tank

[AWCramer]

So one thing that urks me is we always get repeats of characters with the vehicle pack-ins.  I recently picked up the Curse Mini Tank for my son and instead of giving it to him with Plague who he already has I decided to try my chops at customising figures.  So I took a double of Buckshot and lopped off his head, I did the same to Plague so I could stick Buck's head on Plagues balljoint. Then I busted out some paints to make it more than just a head swop and painted some black onto details like the straps, gear, kneepads and gloves.  I then sculpted a new facemask (also my first try at this) to cover up Buckshots face so its not immediately apparent that its him, slapped on a bit of paint and volia.  Im pretty happy with my first attempt but I think I need to get better at sculpting...





 



 

[gigamach]

Dude! I'm not going to say "no" to your sentiment on "getting better". Do, get better! But this is really, really cool! The mask works, looks very "in character", and the paint-apps are awesome! I'd love to have this figure. I, for one, am most impressed!

[sageforsaken]

Great job for a first try dont forget if you are using something like apoxie sculpt you can carve and sand it some after its dry to make you sculpting skills pop

[plasticfan]

And just like that Lanard eliminates the potential of a parent or customer not buying a vehicle because they already have the character included with the vehicle.

You know have a Curse trooper and an excuse to buy multiples.

IF only 5% of their customer base were affected by this issue how many more sales would that be worldwide?

[AWCramer]

Thanks guys. Yeah I really think it would incentivise a purchase to have a unique figure with it.

Its my first time using Epoxy Putty so Im still getting used to its hardening time and such.

[Lanardolicious]

Fantastic custom.

Now to address the troop builder issue Lanard has stated we are getting 8 new figures in 2017. 2 of which are troop builders.

[AWCramer]

I really hope the new males have waist articulation. The new ladies midriff swivel is of no value. I haven't even attempted taking them apart yet... No screw!!?

[jknox33]

Simply awesome, Cramer. Using the Buckshot head with the mask was genius and you did such a great job with the clean look and paint apps. Bravo!

[MagicWazard]

You did a very good job on this! I can only hope Lanard gets the message and starts packing generic, useful army builders (or unique variants) in with their vehicles!

[sageforsaken]

Dec 23, 2016 20:22:09 GMT AWCramer said:

I really hope the new males have waist articulation. The new ladies midriff swivel is of no value. I haven't even attempted taking them apart yet... No screw!!?

I've taken one apart it was very hard to get them back together. Basicly gluing it back together. And I didn't improve the above crunch any.

[larser]

wonderful!

[AWCramer]

I wouldn't mind trying a Shrapnel version of this guy... (green redeco Shrapnel)

[MagicWazard]

Aug 25, 2017 10:42:16 GMT AWCramer said:

I wouldn't mind trying a Shrapnel version of this guy... (green redeco Shrapnel)

Oh, we are going to need so many versions of Shrapnel it's not even funny.  Every color of the rainbow.