Doctor Who 3.75 inch appreciation thread

MUfan97 · 12-16-2015, 12:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Il Cattivo

heads up to anyone planning on doing the kilgrave custom...be prepared to have sore hands. getting the tenant head to fit the 12th doctor body is not going to be easy. like holy shit! lol

Are the pegs different? I know the Tennant figure keeps his head on better than the Capaldi figure, so is that a factor?

Il Cattivo · 12-16-2015, 01:36 AM

same exact pegs but for some reason it wouldn't fit. I had to cut the tip off the neck post for it to finally fit after trying for about an hour lol. I even put the head on the freezer to harden the plastic(neck post was kinda rubbery) but that still didn't work.

here's a pic

MUfan97 · 12-16-2015, 10:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Il Cattivo

same exact pegs but for some reason it wouldn't fit. I had to cut the tip off the neck post for it to finally fit after trying for about an hour lol. I even put the head on the freezer to harden the plastic(neck post was kinda rubbery) but that still didn't work.

here's a pic

You didn't try boil and pop? You don't even have to go full boil, in my experience. I've been able to work just fine with hot water from the tap.

Il Cattivo · 12-16-2015, 10:18 AM

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Originally Posted by MUfan97

You didn't try boil and pop? You don't even have to go full boil, in my experience. I've been able to work just fine with hot water from the tap.

I used the boil and pop method to pop the heads off. I just couldn't get the tennant head to fit the 12th doctor body.

MUfan97 · 12-16-2015, 11:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Il Cattivo

I used the boil and pop method to pop the heads off. I just couldn't get the tennant head to fit the 12th doctor body.

That is weird. Maybe there's a slight width difference on the pegs?

Il Cattivo · 12-16-2015, 09:52 PM

maybe, idk. there didn't seem to be a difference when I compared them.

MUfan97 · 12-19-2015, 10:43 AM

So the Hide set just got cheaper...

Hide Action Figure Set (BBC Shop Exclusive) £3.99! ? Merchandise Guide - The Doctor Who Site

I can't buy it since all of my giftcards go to Amazon, and I don't want to add something to my list so close to Christmas. I'm not even sure they'd ship it to the US, to be quite honest.

MUfan97 · 12-19-2015, 11:30 AM

If that ugly seam wasn't in the backdrop, the "bigger on the inside" effect would be perfect.

Anyway to remove that without opening up the Tardis?

Kamatayan · 12-21-2015, 02:58 PM

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MUfan97 · 12-25-2015, 03:19 PM

Well, I have a Caretaker 12 on the way from Amazon, some sculpting clay, and flesh tone paint, so I'll be ready to make my custom 9th Doctor as soon as I get around to buying that head cast from K Dubious.

(K.D, I'll get working on arranging the money stuff sometime after New Years.)

I figure 9 would be a good way to get to know the clay, as all I really need to sculpt is a fairly generic shirt and some parts around the neck. It'll also give me some sanding experience with figures.

MUfan97 · 01-02-2016, 11:45 AM

Got these in the mail today. Both are custom fodder, so I don't care that 12 Regenerated's legs are on backwards.

deathofthelines · 01-02-2016, 11:49 AM

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Originally Posted by MUfan97

Got these in the mail today. Both are custom fodder, so I don't care that 12 Regenerated's legs are on backwards.

Lo. He has front butt.

Since their both custom fodder is their anyway I can get you to part with the caretaker back pack or is it for your custom?

MUfan97 · 01-02-2016, 11:55 AM

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Lo. He has front butt.

Since their both custom fodder is their anyway I can get you to part with the caretaker back pack or is it for your custom?

Nah, 9th Doctor doesn't need it. It would just sit in my Tardis gathering dust anyway, so yeah, I'm willing to part with it(for a small fee). PM me, and we can discuss it further.

jedirulz123 · 01-02-2016, 12:26 PM

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Originally Posted by MUfan97

Well, I have a Caretaker 12 on the way from Amazon, some sculpting clay, and flesh tone paint, so I'll be ready to make my custom 9th Doctor as soon as I get around to buying that head cast from K Dubious.

(K.D, I'll get working on arranging the money stuff sometime after New Years.)

I figure 9 would be a good way to get to know the clay, as all I really need to sculpt is a fairly generic shirt and some parts around the neck. It'll also give me some sanding experience with figures.

So I imagine you've got a ROC Destro head for Eccleston? I'd have thought his head to be too big for these tiny figures.
I don't think you need clay to build a neck, I think you could cut most of Capaldi's head off and glue the 9th head to the neck post. That'd save you the trouble of molding a new one.

MUfan97 · 01-02-2016, 12:37 PM

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Originally Posted by jedirulz123

So I imagine you've got a ROC Destro head for Eccleston? I'd have thought his head to be too big for these tiny figures.
I don't think you need clay to build a neck, I think you could cut most of Capaldi's head off and glue the 9th head to the neck post. That'd save you the trouble of molding a new one.

Working on getting it.

And yeah, that's the idea. I'm using the head from the wave 3 regular version since I'd feel the least guilty for cutting that one up. I'm gonna use the Caretaker head for my War Doctor that I plan to make once the 8th Doctor figure is released.

deathofthelines · 01-02-2016, 01:17 PM

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Originally Posted by MUfan97

Got these in the mail today. Both are custom fodder, so I don't care that 12 Regenerated's legs are on backwards.

Regenerations don't always work right^^^

jedirulz123 · 01-02-2016, 01:47 PM

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Originally Posted by MUfan97

Working on getting it.

And yeah, that's the idea. I'm using the head from the wave 3 regular version since I'd feel the least guilty for cutting that one up. I'm gonna use the Caretaker head for my War Doctor that I plan to make once the 8th Doctor figure is released.

Wouldn't it be easier to get the War Doctor head shrunk? It would ultimately look better.

MUfan97 · 01-02-2016, 02:26 PM

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Originally Posted by jedirulz123

Wouldn't it be easier to get the War Doctor head shrunk? It would ultimately look better.

That means a lot more money is spent, and more paintwork needs to be done. I already have the head, the sculpting clay, and the paint, so why go through so much work for something that would only look SLIGHTLY better?

MUfan97 · 01-03-2016, 08:25 PM

MUfan97 · 01-04-2016, 02:51 PM

Well, I've been working on my 9th Doctor, and I must say, his body is remarkably simple to make. Granted, the shirt sculpt I have him is somewhat crappy(though it IS my first time sculpting), but it still works. I'll share pics of the body once it is all painted and ready.

jedirulz123 · 01-04-2016, 03:21 PM

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Originally Posted by MUfan97

That means a lot more money is spent, and more paintwork needs to be done. I already have the head, the sculpting clay, and the paint, so why go through so much work for something that would only look SLIGHTLY better?

Well it would look exactly like a 3.75" John Hurt, so it would look better than a Capaldi with a beard.

MUfan97 · 01-04-2016, 04:40 PM

https://plus.google.com/106712216366...&gpawv=1&hl=en

Basically what I have so far.

MUfan97 · 01-13-2016, 04:02 PM

Oh yes, Doctor. That is TOTALLY how you hold your screwdriver.

MUfan97 · 01-15-2016, 04:54 PM

MUfan97 · 01-16-2016, 06:20 PM

I know that I'm posting a lot of pics lately, but this one came out so well, I just had to share it.

12-16-2015, 01:36 AM	#177
Il Cattivo Angel Eyes Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Sad Hill Cemetery Posts: 2,678	same exact pegs but for some reason it wouldn't fit. I had to cut the tip off the neck post for it to finally fit after trying for about an hour lol. I even put the head on the freezer to harden the plastic(neck post was kinda rubbery) but that still didn't work. here's a pic __________________ Count your shots - four bullets for one man, that's a waste.

12-16-2015, 10:18 AM	#179
Il Cattivo Angel Eyes Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Sad Hill Cemetery Posts: 2,678	Quote: Originally Posted by MUfan97 You didn't try boil and pop? You don't even have to go full boil, in my experience. I've been able to work just fine with hot water from the tap. I used the boil and pop method to pop the heads off. I just couldn't get the tennant head to fit the 12th doctor body. __________________ Count your shots - four bullets for one man, that's a waste.

12-16-2015, 09:52 PM	#181
Il Cattivo Angel Eyes Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Sad Hill Cemetery Posts: 2,678	maybe, idk. there didn't seem to be a difference when I compared them. __________________ Count your shots - four bullets for one man, that's a waste.

12-21-2015, 02:58 PM	#184
Kamatayan Join Date: Apr 2015 Posts: 1,562	Figured this was worth posting: Doctor Who Archives - The Toyark - News __________________ Feedback

01-02-2016, 11:49 AM	#187
deathofthelines Join Date: Jan 2015 Posts: 985	Quote: Originally Posted by MUfan97 Got these in the mail today. Both are custom fodder, so I don't care that 12 Regenerated's legs are on backwards. Lo. He has front butt. Since their both custom fodder is their anyway I can get you to part with the caretaker back pack or is it for your custom? __________________ Don't go all stealth mode mother ******! We can't see you.