25th/New Era Sgt. Slaughter

Optimus Scourge · 11-21-2008, 12:02 PM

UPDATE 12/31/08: Swapped out his arms for a set from Cobra Flint. (Which was suggested to me, it looks fantastic! They fit him much better and do not look too big like the ones I had on him from Bazooka
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This is my first 'Joe custom figure, I have done a vehicle, but this was the first time I have taken apart a figure. The biggest challenge was cracking open the torso, I practiced on a few figs I didn't care for before I did this

This is a WIP no longer. He is done!

I had never done it, and I'm not thrilled with how the camo pattern came out. That said, overall I am very pleased.

The recipe is as follows:

Copperhead torso/chest/upper arms
Cobra/Tiger Force Flint forearms
Serpentor thighs
Duke lower legs/boots
Dark 5cythe Sarge Combo kit - 2 heads (older and younger Sarge) Hat, glasses, baton and whistle

I used Model Master Acrylic paints

On to the pics:

New pic:

trebleshot · 11-21-2008, 01:49 PM

It's because he knows who's next

Nice work, man. I can see what you mean by the camo on Sarge, though. Looks a little more like stripes. My suggestion would be to try using some brown and some black to help break it up a bit more.

Still quite impressive, and I look forward to seeing it when you finish it.

MegaPrime33 · 11-21-2008, 02:18 PM

I think it's a great job bro. I definitely can't pull that stuff off. I can barely take pictures!

Optimus Scourge · 11-21-2008, 02:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by trebleshot

Nice work, man. I can see what you mean by the camo on Sarge, though. Looks a little more like stripes. My suggestion would be to try using some brown and some black to help break it up a bit more.

Yeah, when I do it over, I plan to use a smaller brush for the camo, I think that was one of the problems with it, the brush I used was just too big.

And it might be a good idea to practice on the junkers I now have laying around. If I end up not liking it still, I will just leave his legs in the olive drab color like in the first pic, which isn't too bad, I just want to have the camo pattern look better, 'cause I want him to look as he did in the show, with the camo pants

Quote:

Originally Posted by MegaPrime33

I think it's a great job bro. I definitely can't pull that stuff off. I can barely take pictures!

Thanks, man... But, I'm pretty sure you can take some nice pics

MegaPrime33 · 11-21-2008, 03:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Optimus Scourge

Thanks, man... But, I'm pretty sure you can take some nice pics

Well thank you, but this is definitely out of my realm. I would have no idea which parts from which figures would make the best figure overall.

Kudos to you sir!

Optimus Scourge · 11-21-2008, 03:21 PM

Kudos, eh? Don't mind if I do...

plowking · 11-21-2008, 04:19 PM

Looks good OS....nice to see you still popping out another custom :thumb

Looking forward to the fin.

Da_Last_2_Walk · 11-21-2008, 06:12 PM

Nice work! It's true, some people are naturally good at customs, other's like myself would only make Frank-N-Stein looking figures.

The first picture looks like a scene from a scary movie. - Joke

I wish Hasbro would make a Sgt. Slaughter/Fridge comic 2-pack!

Dark Ramjet · 11-21-2008, 09:27 PM

Awesome, looking at it you'd never think it was a custom.

Optimus Scourge · 11-21-2008, 09:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by plowking

Looks good OS....nice to see you still popping out another custom :thumb

Looking forward to the fin.

Thanks!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Da_Last_2_Walk

The first picture looks like a scene from a scary movie. - Joke

haha, my operating table, yeeeees

Quote:

Originally Posted by Da_Last_2_Walk

I wish Hasbro would make a Sgt. Slaughter/Fridge comic 2-pack!

As far as I know, they can't, because the wrestling figures are licenced to a different toy company, something along those lines.

Dunno about Fridge, though. NFL lets lots of companies do stuff.

trebleshot · 11-21-2008, 10:45 PM

I thought Sgt. Slaughter owned the rights to his "character", like Hulk Hogan and WARRIOR (no seriously, that's the legal spelling with caps)?

Maybe a 3-pack with Fridge, Slaughter and that Steel Brigade(?) mail-away figure? The one you could customize with your own card file?

Optimus Scourge · 11-21-2008, 11:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by trebleshot

I thought Sgt. Slaughter owned the rights to his "character", like Hulk Hogan and WARRIOR (no seriously, that's the legal spelling with caps)?

Maybe a 3-pack with Fridge, Slaughter and that Steel Brigade(?) mail-away figure? The one you could customize with your own card file?

maybe that is the case, I just heard that Hasbro was asked about it, and can't get the licence, total BS

trebleshot · 11-22-2008, 11:40 AM

Oh, I agree. It's not like the license is being used for anything else, other than a classic series release a few years ago.

Hmm. New thread idea sense tingling...

Optimus Scourge · 11-25-2008, 06:03 PM

Updated 11-25-08: New in progress pictures:I recieved the heads and hat today. I think I got the wrong order because I ordered a brown hat (Got green) baton and whistle (did not get them either)

I emailed him and hopefully it works out. But for now you get the idea. I am letting the green on the legs dry, I got some brown to redo the camo on his legs, and lighten up the neck, the fleshtone I used was dark, need to mix up a lighter color and fix that.
Almost there

enjoy:

trebleshot · 11-25-2008, 07:14 PM

Looking good, man. The balding head is a nice touch.

plowking · 11-25-2008, 07:48 PM

Looking good OS

Optimus Scourge · 11-27-2008, 10:00 AM

Updated 11-27-08:
I did some camo pattern on him again, came out a little better, I still want to touch it up and make it look more natural, but here is a couple new pics:

Throwing around some BATs:

trebleshot · 11-27-2008, 05:09 PM

Nice job on the camo, he looks great. I really like the pic of him playing toss with the BATs. Awesome job, OS. Any more ideas on the horizon?

Oh and I found out that WWE still owns the rights to the Slaughter character, so it's up to the WWE and Jakks currently (to be replaced by Mattel in 2010).

Optimus Scourge · 11-30-2008, 08:44 AM

Just waiting on the baton and whistle and he is done!

REDLINE · 12-03-2008, 03:49 PM

meh, who cares about non-TF cust.... oh wait.

I actually think this has turned out really sweet bro! I'm also glad to see you delving deeper into the hobby of customizing.

Optimus Scourge · 12-03-2008, 04:06 PM

Thanks

darthdoug · 12-13-2008, 12:50 PM

I think the sculpt looks good. The camo looks better than it has. I'd just make sure and clean up the joints. Other than that it looks like a great figure.

Optimus Scourge · 12-15-2008, 11:20 PM

He is done

Da_Last_2_Walk · 12-15-2008, 11:27 PM

Sgt. Slaughter looks great!

You can send him to me now.........

trebleshot · 12-16-2008, 02:42 PM

He looks perfect, OS!

Great job, now get to work on the Fridge!

11-21-2008, 12:02 PM	#1
Optimus Scourge Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Taxachusetts Posts: 1,587	UPDATE 12/31/08: Swapped out his arms for a set from Cobra Flint. (Which was suggested to me, it looks fantastic! They fit him much better and do not look too big like the ones I had on him from Bazooka __________________________________________________ __________________________________________________ ____ This is my first 'Joe custom figure, I have done a vehicle, but this was the first time I have taken apart a figure. The biggest challenge was cracking open the torso, I practiced on a few figs I didn't care for before I did this This is a WIP no longer. He is done! I had never done it, and I'm not thrilled with how the camo pattern came out. That said, overall I am very pleased. The recipe is as follows: Copperhead torso/chest/upper arms Cobra/Tiger Force Flint forearms Serpentor thighs Duke lower legs/boots Dark 5cythe Sarge Combo kit - 2 heads (older and younger Sarge) Hat, glasses, baton and whistle I used Model Master Acrylic paints On to the pics: New pic: __________________ Last edited by Optimus Scourge; 12-31-2008 at 11:22 AM..

11-21-2008, 01:49 PM	#2
trebleshot Dark Lord of the 'Ark Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Ohio Posts: 8,224	It's because he knows who's next Nice work, man. I can see what you mean by the camo on Sarge, though. Looks a little more like stripes. My suggestion would be to try using some brown and some black to help break it up a bit more. Still quite impressive, and I look forward to seeing it when you finish it. __________________

11-21-2008, 02:38 PM	#4
Optimus Scourge Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Taxachusetts Posts: 1,587	Quote: Originally Posted by trebleshot Nice work, man. I can see what you mean by the camo on Sarge, though. Looks a little more like stripes. My suggestion would be to try using some brown and some black to help break it up a bit more. Yeah, when I do it over, I plan to use a smaller brush for the camo, I think that was one of the problems with it, the brush I used was just too big. And it might be a good idea to practice on the junkers I now have laying around. If I end up not liking it still, I will just leave his legs in the olive drab color like in the first pic, which isn't too bad, I just want to have the camo pattern look better, 'cause I want him to look as he did in the show, with the camo pants Quote: Originally Posted by MegaPrime33 I think it's a great job bro. I definitely can't pull that stuff off. I can barely take pictures! Thanks, man... But, I'm pretty sure you can take some nice pics __________________

11-21-2008, 03:21 PM	#6
Optimus Scourge Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Taxachusetts Posts: 1,587	Kudos, eh? Don't mind if I do... __________________

11-21-2008, 04:19 PM	#7
plowking Iniquitous Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Melv. Mi. Posts: 141	Looks good OS....nice to see you still popping out another custom :thumb Looking forward to the fin. __________________