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Hollis DZC () Active Legion Member

Joined: 30 Mar 2010 Posts: 193 Location: Northern California Medals: None
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Posted: Fri Nov 02, 2012 5:03 pm Post subject: Captain Rex - the making of-
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As my name is Rex, this character was one that I had to do. Took longer than I thought, with Life's "experience building" taking precedence. lol
But happily married now (since April! Woooo-Hoooo!) my many, many moves behind me, I began work on Captain Rex about a month or so ago.
I began purchasing parts roughly 3 years ago, but probably earlier. As soon as Clone Wars came out, so probably 4-
It is a realistic version. Yes, I know the 501st stance on this. I hope the RL is of a different opinion- if not, I'm still enjoying the heck out of this build!
Armor, helmet - C6 - Darren Wright,THE Clone Armorer
Pistols, holsters- the Woodchuck
Pauldron - Gen. Fidelis
Boots - Giovanni
Ammo Belt- oh heck...a complete total "I can't believe I forgot who..."
I'm painting / weathering as if the character has seen three / four years of battle. Worn in grime in the crevices, etc. nothing shiny new.
I use a series of black washes, varying from light to heavy. A dark brown at the end. A palm sander (yep!) Drybrushing and a # 00000 Steel Wool to blend, flatten and lighten up overall-
Boots have been weathered!
Still need to fit pauldron-
Attach kama-
Highlight pistols-
Finish helmet-
After a "reaction speed test" in which my suddenly no longer stable painting stand gave way, I was able to catch the helmet before it hit the concrete- but it got all goobered up, sooooo, started over-
After awhile...it became this-
And then this-
Ta-dah!!
 _________________ An Endorious Basterd! |
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Schph Gochi (Phyllis Schulte) Active Legion Member

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Hollis DZC () Active Legion Member

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Posted: Fri Nov 09, 2012 4:57 pm Post subject:
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Schph Gochi wrote: | sorry Rex...
but I can only visualize you in ERS...
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Phyllis...you're awesome!!! _________________ An Endorious Basterd! |
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Schph Gochi (Phyllis Schulte) Active Legion Member

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Kay_Dee (Kathy) Active Legion Member

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Posted: Tue Nov 20, 2012 9:30 pm Post subject:
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Ahhh! Rex is Rex! This is so perfect
(btw - comment in no relation to being perfect for approval since I am clueless about what will pass for Rex these days as far as armor types and all of that. In a way think it would suck for something that looks great not to be at least acceptable for informal troops ... but I digress). _________________ Base Webmaster
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Hollis DZC () Active Legion Member

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Posted: Wed Nov 21, 2012 1:43 am Post subject:
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Right on Phyllis!!! I had NO IDEA you had white armor too!! Awesome!!
Thank you Kathy!! Yeah, being Rex, I knew it was inevitable that I would be...Captain Rex at some point! lol
Yes, approvals & disapprovals can be frustrating. I'm not letting it bother me anymore though, just enjoying the hobby! Got to finish this one, already gearing up for the next project! ODST! _________________ An Endorious Basterd! |
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JedHead (Matt Tolosa) Active Legion Member

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Posted: Wed Nov 21, 2012 2:31 am Post subject:
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Cool! Another Rex this Anakin can give orders to.
Great job!  _________________ "You like me because I'm a scoundrel."
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Hollis DZC () Active Legion Member

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Posted: Wed Nov 21, 2012 10:55 pm Post subject:
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JedHead wrote: | Cool! Another Rex this Anakin can give orders to.
Great job!  |
LMAO!!!
Thanks Matt!! _________________ An Endorious Basterd! |
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Schph Gochi (Phyllis Schulte) Active Legion Member

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Lazerblade ()

Joined: 17 Aug 2012 Posts: 38 Location: Lakeville, MN Medals: None
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Posted: Fri Nov 23, 2012 4:34 pm Post subject:
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Rex was my first Sideshow 1/6 scale "Action Figure". Love your work. |
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Hollis DZC () Active Legion Member

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Posted: Fri Nov 23, 2012 11:54 pm Post subject:
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Thanks much! Appreciate it!! _________________ An Endorious Basterd! |
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