ellisd
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Post by ellisd on Feb 1, 2014 1:38:46 GMT -5
 My work in progress Owen Hart. Its not 100% accurate but was able to make it out of parts that I already had. Still got some work to do. I'm thinking about painting the legs of the singlet down onto the tops of the thighs. Also he's got a small gap between the hips and thigh pieces, its nothing major but enough to bug me. I was gonna make him using a basic Santino but was having trouble acetoning the tattoos off. That and I didnt like how far the singlet went down on the sides. |
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Post by perfectlyrude on Feb 1, 2014 1:44:54 GMT -5
ellisd are you going to put any $ into parts on this? bc I've got some idea's that might help your outstanding start
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Post by Deleted on Feb 1, 2014 3:15:37 GMT -5
Hey Guys, I made a Jeff Hardy custom (Jeff Hardy vs. Undertaker Extreme Rules). Hope you like it, what do you think??  |
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Post by D.B.K. on Feb 1, 2014 5:26:01 GMT -5
Looks GREAT so far! |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 1, 2014 6:03:27 GMT -5
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Post by theaxehennig on Feb 1, 2014 8:03:46 GMT -5
Looks GREAT so far! That's a magnificent start. I'd pick up a set of Jakks Bret glasses (maybe they'd be a bit big?). Covering the eyes would help differentiate this from Heath. Honestly, I think the HHH hair works perfectly (even unpainted). I would throw a VERY light shadow on and would bring the shorts down on his thighs. The boots will need some painting, remove his wristbands, and I think you're as close to what Mattel would make as possible. In my opinion, you currently hold the Owen Hart likeness, title. |
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Post by SGguy on Feb 1, 2014 8:32:18 GMT -5
I absolutely ❤ this. I will buy this if its for sale on ebay. Great works on the head! |
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Post by ellisd on Feb 1, 2014 9:54:41 GMT -5
That's a magnificent start. I'd pick up a set of Jakks Bret glasses (maybe they'd be a bit big?). Covering the eyes would help differentiate this from Heath. Honestly, I think the HHH hair works perfectly (even unpainted). I would throw a VERY light shadow on and would bring the shorts down on his thighs. The boots will need some painting, remove his wristbands, and I think you're as close to what Mattel would make as possible. In my opinion, you currently hold the Owen Hart likeness, title. Thanks! I think I've got a set of the Jakks Bret glasses somewhere, just gotta find them. I'll probably start on the boots and legs today. I may leave the wristbands, I know Owen didn't wear them regularly, but I do remember a couple of matches where Owen was wearing white tape. If it was for an order, I would definitely take the wristbands off, but this one will probably stand on my shelf with my other Mattels. I'll decide for sure after I get the rest of the painting done. I can't take full credit for it, I remember seeing in a post sometime last year someone had mentioned using a Slater head for their custom. So I thought I would try it on mine as well. Thanks! ellisd are you going to put any $ into parts on this? bc I've got some idea's that might help your outstanding start I think I've got the parts that I'm going with, as the only figure I bought for the custom was the Bret and I've already got an idea for the remaining Bret parts. But would like to hear your ideas. [/a] [/quote]I absolutely ❤ this. I will buy this if its for sale on ebay. Great works on the head! [/quote] Thanks! I don't think this one will be up for sale. I started thinking the other day that out of all the great figures Mattel is giving us, I don't think we'll ever see an Owen. And thats sad. So I decided I needed to make an Owen to fill that hole in my collection. If I came across the parts for reasonable price, I would make another. I love your signature by the way. Great '97 collection! |
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Post by 0,Y on Feb 1, 2014 11:12:13 GMT -5
Would a Basic Swagger with a JAKKS Kurt Angle be accurate height-wise? If not how could I fix it?
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Post by D.B.K. on Feb 1, 2014 11:24:41 GMT -5
Would a Basic Swagger with a JAKKS Kurt Angle be accurate height-wise? If not how could I fix it? I don't own a basic Swagger fig. But I am in a WIP making an Elite Angle with TRU WM Swagger, I am making him shorter by switching Swagger's calves with a shorter ones (terry funk would work). |
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Post by 0,Y on Feb 1, 2014 11:30:04 GMT -5
Would a Basic Swagger with a JAKKS Kurt Angle be accurate height-wise? If not how could I fix it? I don't own a basic Swagger fig. But I am in a WIP making an Elite Angle with TRU WM Swagger, I am making him shorter by switching Swagger's calves with a shorter ones (terry funk would work). Is it noticeable that the height is off or is it close? If it's close enough I'm just gonna stick with it and not care too much about it. |
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Post by KKD on Feb 1, 2014 12:25:37 GMT -5
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Post by perfectlyrude on Feb 1, 2014 12:34:41 GMT -5
Would a Basic Swagger with a JAKKS Kurt Angle be accurate height-wise? If not how could I fix it?  Here's my son's basic Angle and a height comparison of this formula. you could also easily do Animal Steele mid red boots with medium calves to get the same attire and height. |
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Post by perfectlyrude on Feb 1, 2014 12:39:24 GMT -5
SGguy The Axe pretty much nailed it. I was going suggest finlay thighs because the thighs you have are kinda bulging a bit and the finlay thighs will already have the bottom of the singlet molded onto them and the skin tone will match 
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Post by ellisd on Feb 1, 2014 12:54:11 GMT -5
SGguy The Axe pretty much nailed it. I was going suggest finlay thighs because the thighs you have are kinda bulging a bit and the finlay thighs will already have the bottom of the singlet molded onto them and the skin tone will match That would work a little better. I'm using Miz's thighs cause its the only bare legged figure I have available for parts. Finlay would look better though. |
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Post by perfectlyrude on Feb 1, 2014 13:04:13 GMT -5
SGguy The Axe pretty much nailed it. I was going suggest finlay thighs because the thighs you have are kinda bulging a bit and the finlay thighs will already have the bottom of the singlet molded onto them and the skin tone will match That would work a little better. I'm using Miz's thighs cause its the only bare legged figure I have available for parts. Finlay would look better though.  *IMAGE USED FOR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY* |
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Post by perfectlyrude on Feb 1, 2014 13:12:22 GMT -5
SGguy You've got such an great start and that head is amazing! I would go all the way with it if I were you bro. get the bret glasses get the finlay thighs and if you're not a painter/decal guy yourself I'd send it out to get done.
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Post by NikeGuy on Feb 1, 2014 14:30:59 GMT -5
Elite 26 Big E Langston with Elite 16 Zeke arms & undertaker cuffs (still need too acetone tattoo)  |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 1, 2014 14:47:51 GMT -5
Elite 26 Big E Langston with Elite 16 Zeke arms & undertaker cuffs (still need too acetone tattoo) Shoulders are way too small for those arms. You should have changed the shoulders too. |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 1, 2014 19:46:57 GMT -5
I did the same thing with my Big E, but I switched out the forearms. I'm no expert like Powers of pain, but I think the shoulders are the same size as Zekes. Maybe he can take a comparison photo to back up his statement.  Attachment Deleted |
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