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 Modified ComMando Buy'ce: F-Hunter Aggro Variant (Edited for Updates)...

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Re: ComMando Buy'ce (Edited for Updates)...
« Reply #25 on: Jul 17, 2013, 07:28 PM »
Ok, you might or might not appreciate me saying this... It looks odd.
The cuts are rough and very asymmetrical, the helmet itself looks rough, like it needs some more sanding and filling, and I personally think it doesn't look much like a Mandalorian helmet.  :-\
I suggest maybe doing some sanding work and smoothing it out a little better, and looking into making the visor more T shaped, instead of surprised-looking-ghost-thing shaped.

Appreciated. Yes I have sanding to do, I kmow. The visor "ghost face" thing is pretty funny. I actually will be painting a mythoskull on the helmet to follow the lines of the faceplate and mandibles.

I has plans. :D

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Re: ComMando Buy'ce (Edited for Updates)...
« Reply #26 on: Jul 23, 2013, 06:02 PM »
Well i Would give you 20 Bucks for that Thing. It's pretty ruined in my own Personal Taste.  :'(

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Re: ComMando Buy'ce (Edited for Updates)...
« Reply #27 on: Jul 23, 2013, 06:28 PM »
Well i Would give you 20 Bucks for that Thing. It's pretty ruined in my own Personal Taste.  :'(

Guys, let's make sure our criticism is constructive please. I don't want to see anyone badmouthing someone else's work. Whether you appreciate it or not is beyond the point - if you're going to take the time to post, make sure it is worthy of being posted and helps the topic starter with their project in some way. Simply posting 'I don't like it' or even "I love it" does absolutely nothing to help the original poster towards their goals. Make sure your thoughts are worth sharing, please.

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Re: ComMando Buy'ce (Edited for Updates)...
« Reply #28 on: Jul 23, 2013, 07:34 PM »
Guys, let's make sure our criticism is constructive please. I don't want to see anyone badmouthing someone else's work. Whether you appreciate it or not is beyond the point - if you're going to take the time to post, make sure it is worthy of being posted and helps the topic starter with their project in some way. Simply posting 'I don't like it' or even "I love it" does absolutely nothing to help the original poster towards their goals. Make sure your thoughts are worth sharing, please.

Thanx Bio.

As for the naysayers..  I've repeatedly mentioned how aware I am of the work I need to do. If you don't like what you see so far, lucky you its not your bucket, then. As for those who've offered CONSTRUCTIVE CRITIQUES, I thank you for your input and shall continue on.

That is all.

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Re: ComMando Buy'ce (Edited for Updates)...
« Reply #29 on: Jul 23, 2013, 11:56 PM »
I like the skull motif, I'd just be worried about the whole "Gruesome" rule (as that helmet does look very realistically skull-like at this point. If you re-paint it may not though).

Will you be evening-out the lumpy dome (that all ComMandos tend to share)? Or will you keep it to go with the skull design?

Keep up the good work vod!

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Re: ComMando Buy'ce (Edited for Updates)...
« Reply #30 on: Jul 24, 2013, 12:22 AM »
I like the skull motif, I'd just be worried about the whole "Gruesome" rule (as that helmet does look very realistically skull-like at this point. If you re-paint it may not though).

Will you be evening-out the lumpy dome (that all ComMandos tend to share)? Or will you keep it to go with the skull design?

Keep up the good work vod!

-Kane


Thank you my good sir! and welcome back!

How goes your build? Especially that design for the force field gauntlet? My gaunt is looking pretty snazzy, I think.

As for the ComMando, I think I may leave the dome as is. I'm going to have a stylized Mythosaur skull surrounding the helmet shape, using the visor as its face, and the mandibles as the mytho tusks. As far as coloring, an Ebony base, with a Ruby skull, and gold vents will give it a nice color scheme. I thought of evening the dome out, but I don't have much confidence in my bondoing skills. As you can see, I'm between sandings as far as the vents and it still seems so obvious, it's the first thing everyone has commented on, DESPITE MY MENTIONING IT IN EVERY POST I INCLUDE WITH PICS of my updates.

So, once I heal from my recent back injury, and can get back to work, I'll get back to the fine details, and throw on another primer coat. Oh, ordered a black visor from Bikerchick.

Keep you guys posted...

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Re: ComMando Buy'ce (Edited for Updates)...
« Reply #31 on: Jul 24, 2013, 02:04 AM »

Thank you my good sir! and welcome back!

How goes your build? Especially that design for the force field gauntlet? My gaunt is looking pretty snazzy, I think.

Thanks bud :)

Putting off the gaunt for now until I can source the plexi :( but I'll keep ya posted ;) I actually haven't seen yours (link?)

As you can see, I'm between sandings as far as the vents and it still seems so obvious, it's the first thing everyone has commented on, DESPITE MY MENTIONING IT IN EVERY POST I INCLUDE WITH PICS of my updates.

So, once I heal from my recent back injury, and can get back to work, I'll get back to the fine details, and throw on another primer coat. Oh, ordered a black visor from Bikerchick.

Yeah, I noticed the unnecessary onslaught :P

Sorry to hear that vod! What happened if you don't mind my asking? Hope you get better soon! Tell me how the visor works out, I've been needing one myself and Biker's look pretty good.

-Kane

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Re: ComMando Buy'ce (Edited for Updates)...
« Reply #32 on: Jul 24, 2013, 02:14 AM »
Thanks bud :)

Putting off the gaunt for now until I can source the plexi :( but I'll keep ya posted ;) I actually haven't seen yours (link?)

Yeah, I noticed the unnecessary onslaught :P

Sorry to hear that vod! What happened if you don't mind my asking? Hope you get better soon! Tell me how the visor works out, I've been needing one myself and Biker's look pretty good.

-Kane

Muscle strain while working unloading shipments over a long period of time. Got progressively worse until I actually pulled a muscle. I'm back to work and on workman's comp but I'm on very limited duty. Anyone who knows how busy I like to keep knows how torturous that is. But i just found out i scored wicked high on my employee evaluation, so good things to come!

The link to my gaunts is http://mandalorianmercs.org/forum/index.php?topic=65481.0

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Re: ComMando Buy'ce (Edited for Updates)...
« Reply #33 on: Jul 25, 2013, 06:01 PM »
Visor has arrived! Soon as I can, ill get back to sanding and stuff!

Sooooooooooooooo close!!!!

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Re: ComMando Buy'ce (Edited for Updates)...
« Reply #34 on: Aug 01, 2013, 07:02 AM »
The dome appears to still be a little warped and the right mandible looks like it could use a bit of trimming.
That having been said, you're definitely on the right track and have made some significant improvements.
Keep up the good work and you'll. Be there in no time (but remember to take your time). :)

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Re: ComMando Buy'ce (Edited for Updates)...
« Reply #36 on: Aug 01, 2013, 04:20 PM »
Since I don't have a heatgun, I'm trying my best to handle the warpage with a hairdryer on  high heat. I'm trying to take it nice and slow. Any recommendations besides what I've already done.?

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Re: ComMando Buy'ce (Edited for Updates)...
« Reply #37 on: Aug 01, 2013, 07:11 PM »
As far as the warping is concerned, i think bondo would be your best bet. It will be tedious but your payoff would be a lovely com bucket.
As far as the trimming, it could just be the angle, but if it is not, it reall stands out and should be taken care of.
I think your vents are coming along and if you like them and the app team likes them then great.
I don't know if a blow dryer will cut it but I've never tried it before.
Like i said, bondo.
Keep it up. :)

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Re: ComMando Buy'ce (Edited for Updates)...
« Reply #38 on: Oct 14, 2013, 03:40 AM »
Updates or what?

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Re: ComMando Buy'ce (Edited for Updates)...
« Reply #39 on: Oct 14, 2013, 09:08 AM »
Updates or what?

Was working towards NYCC but ran outta time on my hemet so I left it home and rocked the SCv2. Def have some work left. Especially trying to figure out visor install.

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Re: ComMando Buy'ce (Edited for Updates)...
« Reply #40 on: Oct 14, 2013, 11:07 AM »
I don't think the mytho skull would be gruesome. A lot of mercs have it. I look forward to seeing this done.

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Re: ComMando Buy'ce (Edited for Updates)...
« Reply #41 on: Nov 20, 2013, 06:06 PM »
Paint in progress...

Here's where we are so far.



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"Aay'han" decal.


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Still need a few more clear coats and to install a new visor.

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Re: ComMando Buy'ce (Edited for Updates)...
« Reply #42 on: Nov 23, 2013, 01:07 PM »
On one hand, I still think the vents a re a little to un-uniform. However the hole thing looks like it's had some wear and tear from battle, so it doesn't bug me too much. Very unique vod. I like unique.

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Re: ComMando Buy'ce (Edited for Updates)...
« Reply #43 on: Nov 23, 2013, 04:40 PM »
On one hand, I still think the vents a re a little to un-uniform. However the hole thing looks like it's had some wear and tear from battle, so it doesn't bug me too much. Very unique vod. I like unique.

Thanks, Ronin. I'm very pleased with how it came out.

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Re: ComMando Buy'ce (Edited for Updates)...
« Reply #44 on: Dec 02, 2013, 08:57 PM »
Visor installed (What a pain! I used Chicago Screws mounted to the inside using Steel epoxy, and a very tiny flat head screwdriver as there was little room for error)


Also added a bit from an old fragment of a Gillette Pro glide Razor, as well as some epoxy to the bottom as the helmet's chin. Gives it more of the cybernetic/ breather apparatus look I want.

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Re: ComMando Buy'ce (Edited for Updates)...
« Reply #45 on: Dec 07, 2013, 04:02 AM »
That.. Is... FREAKING AWESOME, vod!!

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Re: ComMando Buy'ce (Edited for Updates)...
« Reply #46 on: Dec 07, 2013, 08:07 AM »
That.. Is... FREAKING AWESOME, vod!!

Why thank you, vod.

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Re: ComMando Buy'ce (Edited for Updates)...
« Reply #47 on: Jan 08, 2014, 10:12 PM »
I gotta say this isn't looking very mando to me, It's cool as heck for a Swarzy bucket, but it's moved pretty far away as a recognizable Mandalorian to me.

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Re: ComMando Buy'ce (Edited for Updates)...
« Reply #48 on: Jan 08, 2014, 11:08 PM »
Gotta agree with pinocchio here.

There's no doubt this is a badass helmet! And definitely something that looks like it's right out of the Star Wars canon. It looks kind of like a wicked swoop gang helmet or maybe some other kind of bounty hunter.

I don't want to disrespect your build or your creativity and I definitely don't want you to get discouraged.

What if you filled in the visor area a bit so it isn't so wavy? In that way you'll be able to get more of that iconic T-Visor shape.

Just a thought.

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Re: ComMando Buy'ce (Edited for Updates)...
« Reply #49 on: Jan 09, 2014, 08:53 AM »
I gotta say this isn't looking very mando to me, It's cool as heck for a Swarzy bucket, but it's moved pretty far away as a recognizable Mandalorian to me.

Gotta agree with pinocchio here.

There's no doubt this is a badass helmet! And definitely something that looks like it's right out of the Star Wars canon. It looks kind of like a wicked swoop gang helmet or maybe some other kind of bounty hunter.

I don't want to disrespect your build or your creativity and I definitely don't want you to get discouraged.

What if you filled in the visor area a bit so it isn't so wavy? In that way you'll be able to get more of that iconic T-Visor shape.

Just a thought.

Thanks guys. I needed some new eyes and some POSITIVE feedback to bypass my own personal bias and creative ego on this one.

I appreciate all the useful input I've been getting lately, especially from those I've specifically requested it from.

I actually talked to Tom on FB and he recommended something similar. More straight brow lines with angular instead of rounded features, for more of the iconic shape. I need to make it more recognizable.

Will do...


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