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Spare Parts Brigade: Zandar redux
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Author:  Spin Doctor [ Mon Oct 01, 2007 12:24 am ]
Post subject:  Spare Parts Brigade: Zandar redux
It's been a while since I raided the spare parts bin, mostly because I've been so caught up in customizing 25th Anniversary figures when I get the time. But inspiration struck from the oddest of sources the other day and I found myself up until all hours trying to bring the vision to life.

I had a Zandar I was pretty happy with http://www.joecustoms.com/customs/customs_xml_single.php?t=gp&d=respect&c=zandar_spindoctor, but the way the character is likely to appear in my dioverse doesn't really synch up with the fully indoctrinated Cobra look. Plus, I knew I could do the character more justice this time out.

It all started with a Chap Mei accessory...the dagger belt off a pirate I had bought for some purpose I now can't recall. From there, the other pieces just seemed drawn to the project.

What do you guys think?

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Author:  Tanstoys [ Mon Oct 01, 2007 1:05 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Spare Parts Brigade: Zandar redux
zandar is cool in a cartoony way, I do like that chap mei knife/belt set you gave him. I think the parts make a great rendition of a good character.So be proud of him I'd like to have him.
Tim
Author:  Wolfman [ Mon Oct 01, 2007 2:30 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Spare Parts Brigade: Zandar redux
Looks really good. Great work in of the knives-belt
Author:  Spin Doctor [ Mon Oct 01, 2007 8:52 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Spare Parts Brigade: Zandar redux
Thanks, guys.

This really represented a return to my cut-n-paste, minimal paint apps roots. In fact, the only painting that needed doing was the black for the boots and the face streaks.

I may be adding some more detail in the area of the belt buckle and the shoulder strap.

Cool to hear he's working for you guys, though.
Author:  Keenan [ Mon Oct 01, 2007 9:00 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Spare Parts Brigade: Zandar redux
Very cool take on him. And the fact that there's minimal painting is always a plus (from a play-ready stand point). I really dig the shoulder guard too.
Author:  Chief [ Mon Oct 01, 2007 9:09 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Spare Parts Brigade: Zandar redux
Love the parts, but the head seems a little off to me. I don't know if it's the mop top (cool idea, BTW) or Gung-Ho's expression, but it just doesn't seem 100% like Zandar to me.

Still, it looks pretty cool regardless. I love your Spare Parts guys - they give me a ton of ideas for my customs.
Author:  greenshirt [ Mon Oct 01, 2007 9:27 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Spare Parts Brigade: Zandar redux
I agree with chief - looks great, but not saying Zandar to me(I thinks it's mainly the hair too). I think he would be a great member of Zanzibar's pirate crew, though...
Author:  Cap [ Mon Oct 01, 2007 10:12 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Spare Parts Brigade: Zandar redux
Anything sweet that can be made with minimal painting rocks with me.
Author:  Chief [ Mon Oct 01, 2007 10:17 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Spare Parts Brigade: Zandar redux
Hey Spin, I figured out what was bugging me about the head. It wasn't so much the parts combo, but the fact that the 'mop' seems to sit a little to high on his head, giving him a "Zippy the Pinhead" vibe -- maybe if it were dropped just a hair (like bringing the headband down to just above his eyebrows), that might do it.

Also - forgot to mention how cool those accessories are - love the working holster and Chap Mei belt - they really make this one stand out.
Author:  Spin Doctor [ Mon Oct 01, 2007 11:50 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Spare Parts Brigade: Zandar redux
That's a great idea on lowering the brow, Chief. I will get right on that (thanks to the photoshopped example you sent me as a blueprint) and post the update figure once that and the remaining paint apps are done.

Thanks!
Author:  Chief [ Mon Oct 01, 2007 11:59 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Spare Parts Brigade: Zandar redux
My pleasure, Spin -- can't wait to see it!
Author:  Taliesin Crow [ Tue Oct 02, 2007 3:55 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Spare Parts Brigade: Zandar redux
Spin you amaze me with what you just throw together with spare parts. I would have never thought to use a Ghost bear head for Zandar. Guess thats why I ended up using a female head on mine LOL!
Author:  Lev [ Tue Oct 02, 2007 4:25 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Spare Parts Brigade: Zandar redux
Spare parts. Feh, you make me sick. I am very impressed at your ability to put figures like this together from spare parts.

I love the Dreadnok group shot.
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