Post by Deleted on May 22, 2016 19:48:41 GMT -5
I am attempting to make a custom Mattel Elite Shinsuke Nakamura, and thought the more experienced customizers here could be of great help. Though I started a thread in the general Customs sub-forum I realized this would be the best place for that discussion. Any help or advice you've given (especially if you've made your own Nakamura) would be great!
What I have so far: WWE Elite 38 Adam Rose as a base. His build seems a good match for Nakamura, as does everything below the neck. No tattoos to sand off or anything! Best part was that on sale for $8 it was cheaper than the basics I was considering at first.
What I need: A head. Ideally I'd like the Basic 38 Justin Gabriel head as the hair matches perfectly. However these seem to start around $25 a piece on eBay, so I'm looking at other options. I'm wondering if a Basic Hideo Itami head would work with some extra sculpting out of clay or something.
Not sure what version of Nakamura I'm going for just yet - my top choice would be his WK 9 look with jacket, crown and cape. While I think I could make the cape and crown, the jacket seems like it'd be a nightmare to try and fabricate.
What I have so far: WWE Elite 38 Adam Rose as a base. His build seems a good match for Nakamura, as does everything below the neck. No tattoos to sand off or anything! Best part was that on sale for $8 it was cheaper than the basics I was considering at first.
What I need: A head. Ideally I'd like the Basic 38 Justin Gabriel head as the hair matches perfectly. However these seem to start around $25 a piece on eBay, so I'm looking at other options. I'm wondering if a Basic Hideo Itami head would work with some extra sculpting out of clay or something.
Not sure what version of Nakamura I'm going for just yet - my top choice would be his WK 9 look with jacket, crown and cape. While I think I could make the cape and crown, the jacket seems like it'd be a nightmare to try and fabricate.