redkraytdragon Posted November 12, 2011 Share Posted November 12, 2011 Hi there everyone, Well, I felt that it's finally time that I introduced myself to you all over here. I've been around here and there in the RC section on Ct.net for a while, but I've long been aspiring to build a GM (cause I just love that costume) and after a short stint with sculpting Mando/Boba Fett armor I feel comfortable enough to move forward with this project. I've LONG looked at doing this costume, but until recently have felt confident in attempting a complete scratch sculpt/build of the armor...I've attempted, to the best of my abilities, to stay as true as possible to the screen caps while balancing a real world feel/practicality to the look of the armor. As we all know in the clone world, that's a difficult thing to do. I've been feverishly working on this shin armor for the last 3 weeks (after a short setback) and now feel like I've gotten to the point where I'm confident in sharing my progress with you all. So here it is, my interpretation of the GM/Kashyyk shins (so far.... more armor pieces are in my plans). I've sculpted these with my own body style in mind while trying to stay true to the original movie stills as much as possible (cause I'm anal like that ) I cut these out and taped them together to try them on...granted these are not KC boots that they're sitting on so keep that in mind (I'll be getting a set soon to put them on to see where they're at), but so far I'm VERY pleased with the results and the look. This set is pre assembled to my foot as a seamless cut cause I wanted to see how they look slipped on like a sock. These have quite a bit more of a slender/curved look which was what I was shooting for. The first pics you'll see are of the first attempt at a narrow set. I've also sculpted a wider set per the recommendation of others over on CT So without boring you any further, please take a look at the pics below Pics of the narrow set 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redkraytdragon Posted November 12, 2011 Author Share Posted November 12, 2011 And some of the wider set: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redkraytdragon Posted November 12, 2011 Author Share Posted November 12, 2011 And some shots with an MB boot/toe armor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redkraytdragon Posted November 12, 2011 Author Share Posted November 12, 2011 Here's some side by side shots of the narrow with the wider pulls A side by side shot of the wider buck with a narrow pull for comparison: So far this is just the beginning. Unfortunately, it's been very slow going lately as I've just got so much on my plate (I really need to quit my day job lol) but I do plan on sculpting the rest over the next year or so. Thank you all for your time and let me know what you think! -RKD 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scarcasm Posted November 12, 2011 Share Posted November 12, 2011 Looks pretty good to me Will. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chimei Posted November 12, 2011 Share Posted November 12, 2011 ok. i'll admit it - i don't know that GM stands for Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boba Leo Posted November 12, 2011 Share Posted November 12, 2011 Awesome!!!!!! Leo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrbungle Posted November 12, 2011 Share Posted November 12, 2011 NICE, BOOT ARMOR....... i like the look of your shins better than i do mine. mine are too fat. i have been wanting to redo my shins for along time but other projects have taken up my time. looking forward to seeing your build. the kashyyyk trooper was my first scratch build. you are off to a fine start. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chex Posted November 13, 2011 Share Posted November 13, 2011 ok. i'll admit it - i don't know that GM stands for GM is Galactic Marine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redkraytdragon Posted November 13, 2011 Author Share Posted November 13, 2011 Thanks all for the kind comments! MB, you are a true gentleman...thank you! I know that I've still got a long ways to go on this, but it's coming along slowly...just got way too many irons in the fire right now Stay tuned! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimah Posted November 14, 2011 Share Posted November 14, 2011 Looking mighty fine! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redkraytdragon Posted November 14, 2011 Author Share Posted November 14, 2011 Thanks James! I forgot to mention, I'm in full production on these now (just haven't had a chance to start a sale thread yet), so anyone who's interested in a set (or 2 or 3 ) hit me up and I'll get you taken care of Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bayani Posted November 14, 2011 Share Posted November 14, 2011 Awesome work! Which complete set are you going to focus on first GM or KT? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redkraytdragon Posted November 14, 2011 Author Share Posted November 14, 2011 Thanks Mark! Definitely GM! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darren1970 Posted November 17, 2011 Share Posted November 17, 2011 Cool. May have to replace mine at some point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redkraytdragon Posted November 17, 2011 Author Share Posted November 17, 2011 Let me know and I'll get ya taken care of Darren Here's a review from berzerker 9223 over on CT.net. He was the first one to buy a set from me. Start on page 3, post #47 http://forum.clonetroopers.net/index.php?showtopic=15354&st=40 Thanks for lookin everyone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimah Posted November 17, 2011 Share Posted November 17, 2011 Just curious, can you give a cost for a pair of these plus postage to Australia? Assuming you're happy to post to Oz. Won't be able to shop before Xmas so no rush... Happy if you want to PM Thanks in advance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redkraytdragon Posted November 17, 2011 Author Share Posted November 17, 2011 I can do a set for ya for $95 shipped! LMK mate! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimah Posted November 17, 2011 Share Posted November 17, 2011 Sounds like a plan! Will give you a hoy in the New Year... Cheers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redkraytdragon Posted November 18, 2011 Author Share Posted November 18, 2011 You got it mate, thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redkraytdragon Posted November 28, 2011 Author Share Posted November 28, 2011 Makin some headway on the chest plate. Here's some pics of the mold I'm working on Thanks for looking Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bloodclaws65 Posted November 28, 2011 Share Posted November 28, 2011 Very nice Brother as always Top notch . When are you going to start Sculpting Kashyyyk Armor ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redkraytdragon Posted November 29, 2011 Author Share Posted November 29, 2011 Very nice Brother as always Top notch . When are you going to start Sculpting Kashyyyk Armor ? Thanks for that brotha!! I got your B pull shins here waiting for you whenever you're ready, no rush. And as far as the Kashyyk armor goes...uh never! LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redkraytdragon Posted November 29, 2011 Author Share Posted November 29, 2011 Got this knocked out this morning so I wanted to share real quick. I did a preliminary test pull for a master and was fairly pleased with the results...still got a few nitpicky things to do to it, but they're minor so shouldn't take long. Hope to have this done by the end of the week. Take a look: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redkraytdragon Posted November 30, 2011 Author Share Posted November 30, 2011 Here's a test fit with me wearing V1 Barry over on CT informed me that the arch on the flat area was too tall. After thinking it over while at work last night I decided to take the plunge and correct it. Got home this morning and knocked out the necessary corrections...after ha humming and walking around the garage for about ten minutes and looking at the mold and the ref pics I finally balled up and did it. I still hung onto the old master just in case, but as I started sanding it down I became very pleased with what I was starting to see. Here's the results: Comparison side by side with the old V1 I also decided to slope down the upper chest area just a bit more so it didn't look so bulbous and for more ergonomic conformity (correction version in the background) Let me know what you all think! I'll post pics later with me test fitting V2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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