Official Jakks Fix up Thread.

classicdas, those rock man! superstar your one of my favorite customizers on the board...i am digging this part of the board very much

In regards to actually splitting parts (torsos, I assume?), there is to my knowledge no surefire way. I've seen some folks cut away at the seams where the two halves are glued together and pry them apart. I've also seen torsos split by using a more popular method involving using a small screwdriver in the opening where the shoulder is and prying it apart that way. There are several people here far more knowledgeable about this than me, so hopefully they'll chime in and give you a more detailed "how-to".

I'm at the point now where I'm a pretty patient guy and can patch up any breaks or cracks and repaint the part, but personally, I shy away from torso splits unless absolutely necessary. In the past, I have unfortunately ruined more than a few torsos due to cracks or stress marks, so good luck to you.

MSF

Just a little fix-up.
Repainted Nunzio's trunks, added FBI logo to the back and changed his right hand to make him look more italian

Thanks for the kind words gentlemen. Please feel free to borrow or steal any ideas on these guys... That's what we post this stuff for right?

These are part of a project I was working with a customer on years ago... History of the NWA title... We never completed the set, but here is a few of the early ones I wanted to share. I'll post more of them later if there is interest.

Lou Thesz


Pat O'Connor


Buddy Rogers


Gene Kiniski

As a kid, this was one of my favorite wrestlers in Georgia and Mid Atlantic Wrestling, Bad Bad Leroy Brown.

It consists of a Kamala head that I made a mold of, casted in resin, and repainted. The torso and thighs are from Mark Henry with the sleeves, bib overalls and buckles all sculpted on, and calves from a Paulie figure from the "Rocky" line. Then, a full repaint.

I've also posted some WIP shots for those who care.






Thanks everyone for your kind remarks thus far - I really appreciate it!

Here's the three Remco A.W.A referees Dick wohlre, Curly Joe and Nasty Ned.

B.C.A jakks referee torso, arms were cut and glued on I used buddy Roberts arms and Spray painted the heads and arms using Tamiya flesh then glued the torso on the bottom legs of the RA refs body. Added a American flag decal to the arms but forgot to take pic of that.

holy moly!!!! wonderful job Bigevil! glad to see you still working the magic sir... i may have to add dick whorlee to my next order now 10/10 bro!

Classicdas- i always love seeing your vintage Golden Age wrestlers!! I'm always envious of all your short boot calves, lol! Buddy Rogers is my favorite here, but he needs a golden jacket or a belt or something to make him stand out a bit more. To a nicer guy it couldn't happen!!

MaskedSuperstarFan- whoa, Bad Leroy Brown, are you kidding me? Definitely a first, I like the sculpting on his overalls. Very cool!

BigEvilJohn- those refs look factory made! You managed to blend the various lines and parts seamlessly. Best AWA referee collection on WFigs, easily! (What's that? Oh, they're the only AWA referee collection on Wfigs? Well...I still stand by my comment! Good day, sir. I SAID GOOD DAY!)

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