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jbarb78
09-18-2010, 11:05 PM
So I decided to take a break from the norm a bit here, and get back to what really got me into this hobby: Clone Troopers.

This is one of the 12" Clone Troopers in Phase 1 armor from Sideshow Collectibles. Its very well articulated, with interchangeable hands and 2 blaster rifles. The detail on these figures is awesome, but the plain white armor is just that, plain.

I'm a big fan of the Clone Wars toons, and Commander Gree was one of my favorites so I decided to make one of the troopers under his command. All of the armor was removed, then cleaned and primed, and sprayed using Tamiya acryls. He was then given a few nicks and scrapes so he's not such a "Shiney". I plan to do a few more of these soon, got a couple on their way to me right now. Enjoy

http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l66/bigj1856/Custom%20Clone%20Trooper/006.jpg
http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l66/bigj1856/Custom%20Clone%20Trooper/012.jpg
http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l66/bigj1856/Custom%20Clone%20Trooper/010.jpg
http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l66/bigj1856/Custom%20Clone%20Trooper/009.jpg
http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l66/bigj1856/Custom%20Clone%20Trooper/008.jpg
http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l66/bigj1856/Custom%20Clone%20Trooper/005.jpg
http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l66/bigj1856/Custom%20Clone%20Trooper/004.jpg
http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l66/bigj1856/Custom%20Clone%20Trooper/003.jpg
http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l66/bigj1856/Custom%20Clone%20Trooper/001.jpg
BigHank
09-18-2010, 11:10 PM
Really cool stuff! I've dabbled in SW customizing, need to get more into it.

Does the shade of green relate to the 41st Corps or is that an artistic decision? I really like it against the white armor.:cool:
jbarb78
09-18-2010, 11:16 PM
Really cool stuff! I've dabbled in SW customizing, need to get more into it.

Does the shade of green relate to the 41st Corps or is that an artistic decision? I really like it against the white armor.:cool:

Thanks BH, actually it does. In the Clone Wars cartoons, Commander Gree's battalion is white and green, while still in Phase 1 armor. If you watch Episode 3, they're the army garrisoned on the wookie planet, that have dark green or camo Phase 2 armor.

This is the Sideshow statue of Commander Gree:
http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l66/bigj1856/nemesis/GreePhaseOneArmor.jpg
BigHank
09-18-2010, 11:21 PM
Ah, got it! Also I have to say the pics seem a bit "low res" to me. A little grainier than pics you did of say, your Devs and Sunstorm. Trying new settings or just a fluke?

EDIT** I like your Trooper better than the Sideshow one!
jbarb78
09-18-2010, 11:24 PM
Probably missing something on the settings, for some reason the camera went back to default a while back and I havent been able to find the sweet spot again. I'll keep playing with it and see if it gets any better.
Stronox
09-19-2010, 12:30 AM
Well don't play with it too much or else you'll go blind!

This is very, very, well done. Making him less shiny for one is a huge improvement. The green looks as though it came that way on the armor!! I also like the lens coloring on the helm. Great job!
- Z -
09-29-2010, 07:06 PM
How did I not see this! Awesome!!!!
jbarb78
09-29-2010, 07:49 PM
How did I not see this! Awesome!!!!

Why thank you sir, he didnt make the cut on ebay though, so I guess he's stayin on my shelf afterall. Nicky wants him anyway, she loves the Clone Wars series, it was actually her idea.
hemblecreations
10-01-2010, 02:56 AM
Brillant work all round mate, I love everyting about this figure 10/10.

Ron