AT-TE Tank Gunner Update

Sorry for the delay on updating the AT-TE Tank Gunner figure progress. I've been sick with the flu since Saturday and just now recovering from it. What I've done was trim and sand the armor parts and got it prepped for painting hopefully tomorrow. It takes about 1.5 to 2.o hours to trim and sand each part depending on the type of clone trooper ie: commander, pilot etc.

EP3 AT-TE Tank Gunner

I was inspired by my 7 yr. old son's 3/4" Hasbro AT-TE Tank Gunner figure from EP3 (ROTS), that I had to make a 12" version for myself from a kit bash of 12" figure accessories. So, expect a new AT-TE 12" clone figure from me sometime at the end of 2009.

Commander Bacara and 327th Star Corps Lt. Barr

I made these two figures about two years ago. The Bacara was given to a boy (big Star Wars fan) in Florida who had brain surgery. It was the first Bacara figure I attempted make. The Star Corps (Lt. Barr) figure is a mini-me version of myself in my full-size 327th Star Corps clone trooper armor.

Episode II Clone Pilot Figure

It's been a while since I updated my blog so I thought I'd show you all another one of my creations. This is my version of a 12" AOTC clone pilot and it's one of my favorites. I made this particular figure about two years ago and was sold to someone overseas along with another 12" AOTC clone trooper figure. I made another AOTC clone pilot since then and it was given as the grand prize for a local cub scout's best star wars cake decoration contest.

Gree Update

Here is an updated pic of the Gree figure with the camouflage paint scheme applied. I am planning to assemble everything tonight and fabricate the radio back pack and left thigh holster or pouch.

Commander Gree

I haven't posted in a long time due to being sick and taking care of the kids during spring break. I don't have an update on the republic commando sculpt but I am currently working on my buddy Skip's Commander Gree 12" figure. This must be one of the most challenging clones to make due it's unique paint scheme. I am trying to make it as accurate as possible but I think it's turning out pretty good. I painted the body armor a base green mixed together from hunter green and country tan. Then I will dry brush the camouflage pattern on the thighs, knees, arms, elbows, knee/hand plates, cod/butt plates, belt,  and ab plate. I'll post an update after I do the camouflage paint job.

The Original RC Helmet Sculpt

Nothing new on the RC helmet sculpt coz I didn't get a chance to work on it today. My son has been home sick from school with a chest cold. So, I thought I'd post my first attempt on the RC helmet sculpt with a resin AOTC clone helmet as base with the fin sanded off. As you can see it doesn't look anything close to an RC at all! Lol!

RC Sculpt Update

Here is an update on the RC helmet sculpt. I added some detail to the brow of the helmet above the visor, worked on the ears a little and added some detail to the back as well.

After I get most of the main features sculpted in, I will eventually smooth the surfaces and sharpen the lines and corners. Then I will add the finer details into the sculpt.

My latest project

Ever since I started making custom 12" clone figures, I have been asked numerous times if I can make a 12" Republic Commando figure. So, I am happy to say that I am in progress of making sculpts for a 12" Republic Commando figure. A couple of months ago, I sculpted an RC helmet out of clay on an AOTC clone helmet base (fin filed off) but it didn't work out. So, I started to sculpt a new 1/6 scale RC helmet from a solid piece of clay. I used scaled down pics of an RC in 1/6 scale and cut them out so I can used them as templates to get the proper shape and sizing for the clay model. I also used a 3.75" RC figure to refer to its dimensions. 

My 12" Custom Clones

By profession, I worked in the IT field, but after my second child was born, I became a full time dad. Since I am a die-hard Star Wars fan and I have all this free time now, I became interested in making custom 12" clone figures.