Admiral Croissant Posted January 10, 2011 Posted January 10, 2011 I could have posted this one in the custom minifigs forum, but it will suit this forum as well, so I'll post it here. As you can see, it's a British Captain (1795-1812): I made it by painting a torso. Then I made a uniform out of paper and painted that as well. And finally the hat, made out of sculpy. I'm quite satisfied with the result, but it's not perfect yet. I think the hat is too large and I need to work a little on the uniform. Reference: Click here. And does anyone know a better way to make the uniform? Paper tears to easy when you try to add the arms. Perhaps cloth? Anyway, C&C welcome Quote
Tazmaniac Posted January 10, 2011 Posted January 10, 2011 looks great Admiral as far as some thing more user friendly for your coat I'd try PVC still thin but much more sturdy and a gloss finish if you so desire. top work on the bicorne I know how hard that stuff is to get a smooth finish, nail polish is a good medium to use as it goes on even and covers most small imperfections. You said it's (the hat) a bit big, well it looks pretty dam good to me, how does it compair to the LEGO ones? again nice work!! Quote
Aalak Posted January 10, 2011 Posted January 10, 2011 I could have posted this one in the custom minifigs forum, but it will suit this forum as well, so I'll post it here. As you can see, it's a British Captain (1795-1812): I made it by painting a torso. Then I made a uniform out of paper and painted that as well. And finally the hat, made out of sculpy. I'm quite satisfied with the result, but it's not perfect yet. I think the hat is too large and I need to work a little on the uniform. Reference: Click here. And does anyone know a better way to make the uniform? Paper tears to easy when you try to add the arms. Perhaps cloth? Anyway, C&C welcome I love the idea of the open coat, even the bicorn looks great - first thing got to my mind, was that your captain reminded me of Adm. Pellew of the Hornblower TV Series... I guess it was the golden rim ... I don't think the hat is too large, it fits... but maybe you can a badge... Great work, couldn't do it myself, my hands are to big to modulate such small tings... WELL DONE! Quote
Duke Posted January 10, 2011 Posted January 10, 2011 Looking pretty good I think! I like the hat, but some more details on it might improve the look. As Aalak says, adding a badge would look nice I think. If you have the resources available, then a decal for the body with a cloth overcoat would look best in my opinion. Quote
Baylego Posted January 10, 2011 Posted January 10, 2011 A very nice fig! I would also recommend a decal for the torso instead of painting it, but I like your painted overcoat. Quote
Skalldyr Posted January 10, 2011 Posted January 10, 2011 Oh, so this is really beautiful! All these different details are just perfect. And that at a given occasion: I hope that the Bluecoats of PotC also be designed with so much love! I hope someone will be blogging it. I have no time, but it deserves a mention on the frontpage. Quote
Little Brick Man Posted January 10, 2011 Posted January 10, 2011 nice. since u give him paper clothing, try giving him belt so he can hang his cutlass. hehe just sharing some thoughts. what was the pigmy/ pony tail made of? look very british. good details. Quote
Captain Blackmoor Posted January 10, 2011 Posted January 10, 2011 That is a job very well done Admiral! The guy looks very realistic to me! You may become a great customizer yourself one day! Just a question: Where did he left his sword? Quote
Admiral Croissant Posted January 10, 2011 Author Posted January 10, 2011 Thanks for the comments! They are very useful since I'm planning to make more custom minifigs in the future. as far as some thing more user friendly for your coat I'd try PVC still thin but much more sturdy and a gloss finish if you so desire. top work on the bicorne I know how hard that stuff is to get a smooth finish, nail polish is a good medium to use as it goes on even and covers most small imperfections. Ok. I've just tried PVC and it works excellent indeed, thanks for the tip. I hope the paint will work good on it. I'll try the nail polish too in the future.You said it's (the hat) a bit big, well it looks pretty dam good to me, how does it compair to the LEGO ones? It's slightly bigger than the original ones. Maybe I'll try to combine the front of a tricorne with the back of a bicorne in the future. It might just give the same effect..but better. I love the idea of the open coat, even the bicorn looks great - first thing got to my mind, was that your captain reminded me of Adm. Pellew of the Hornblower TV Series... I guess it was the golden rim ... I don't think the hat is too large, it fits... but maybe you can a badge... Well I just read the last book of Hornblower so it was one of the reasons I tried this. The badge may be a good idea as well. A very nice fig! I would also recommend a decal for the torso instead of painting it, but I like your painted overcoat. Something like this perhaps: Oh, so this is really beautiful! All these different details are just perfect. And that at a given occasion: I hope that the Bluecoats of PotC also be designed with so much love!Good that you like it. It's still an early attempt but a very informative one. Maybe TLG is making a better hat too for the POTC line. That would be great. nice. since u give him paper clothing, try giving him belt so he can hang his cutlass. hehe just sharing some thoughts. what was the pigmy/ pony tail made of? look very british. good details. A cutlass.. I knew I was forgetting something! The ponytail is just made of sculpy. That is a job very well done Admiral! The guy looks very realistic to me! You may become a great customizer yourself one day! I hope so! I'm planning to make the crew from Master and Commander, but first I need to get some skills Quote
Aalak Posted January 10, 2011 Posted January 10, 2011 Something like this perhaps: I would go with a shape of a "W" rather than the "n" of the vest. So it would look more like a vest and not like something plugged into the trousers or a husar jacket... I would try something like that: But realy i like the "creme/tan" color. white could be "boring"... Can't wait to see the updated version! Can I order one later? :) Quote
lt.Gonville brickhead Posted January 10, 2011 Posted January 10, 2011 (edited) He's looking good Admiral. The Hat I think is good (It's pretty hard to mold something like that. ) It's a nice fig (Pity he'll have to be sunk by bluecoats. ) Edited January 10, 2011 by lt.Gonville brickhead Quote
legobeard Posted January 21, 2011 Posted January 21, 2011 I love the idea of the open coat, even the bicorn looks great - first thing got to my mind, was that your captain reminded me of Adm. Pellew of the Hornblower TV Series... I guess it was the golden rim ... I don't think the hat is too large, it fits... but maybe you can a badge... Great work, couldn't do it myself, my hands are to big to modulate such small tings... WELL DONE! Is that Robert Lindsay? Quote
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