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Miniatures Adventure => Future Wars => Topic started by: D@rth J@ymZ on 23 June 2013, 08:05:03 PM
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I thought I`d share a bunch of my COBRA and GI JOE stuff that I finished up for this year`s LPL. Due to the smaller image size (800 pixels) and composition of the entries in a single photo, it is often difficult to show all the angles of a model or figure, particularly the details, but now that Season 7 is over I can post up some additional photos.
First off, I originally got the idea from following this fantastic thread here from Michka:
http://leadadventureforum.com/index.php?topic=38379.0 (http://leadadventureforum.com/index.php?topic=38379.0)
Inspiration can be found everywhere on the LAF and I was immediately committed to doing a COBRA Force. Once the Round 10 theme was announced as ``Science Fiction`` I knew that GI Joe would also make an appearance, although this started out purely as COBRA.
COBRA started out with the obvious choice...Cobra Commander:
(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/13/1548_23_06_13_8_34_27_3.jpg)
This is a great model from Golgo Island/East Riding - Colonel Zanzibar, who has 2 head choices (the Chrome Dome version and a Major Bludd style). I used magnets to create 2 alternate heads for him as well, depending on the mood. A hooded version (from a Pulp Figures Hooded Minion) and a unmasked version (From an Uncle Mikes Serpentman Demigogue). These alternate heads were loosely based on the comic book and GI Joe: The Movie, respectively.
(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/13/1548_23_06_13_9_03_38.jpg)
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Next was the 28mm HISS Tank from Shapeways and COBRAs 2nd in command, Laird James McCullen Destro XXIV or simply Destro:
(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/13/1548_23_06_13_8_36_19_3.jpg)
I converted a Chronoscope Boris Barayev, Five Suns Smuggler model with a hand swap (pointing), a pimp vest conversion from greenstuff and a fine jewelry chain for the necklace.
As I was on a magnet kick at the time, I made a magnetized base that allowed Destro to swap between his own base and the HISS tank, which was also magnetized.
(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/13/1548_23_06_13_8_36_19_4.jpg)
I free handed the Cobra logos but am not content with the numbers on the HISS. Now that LPL is over, I may go back and fix those up...
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Now Cobra needed some troops, so I recruited the backbone of any COBRA force, the lowly Blueshirt or Cobra Trooper. I stole this idea straight from Michka, as these were the best look to the standard trooper that I could find (from Victory Force - German Wehrwolf Half Squad 1) and they required no conversions whatsoever.
(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/13/1548_23_06_13_9_20_14.jpg)
These were my Round 3 entry and as expected they didn't fare too well although they were up against some good opposition and nobody expects Cobra Troopers to win a fight anyways ;)
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Next were the reinforcements, or in the case of Cobra, some upgraded troopers. These were the Vipers. I had these models from Heresy from a while back (Sci-Fi Mercs and Military -Troopers Pack 1) and they have a Halo kind of look, but the visors made an obvious choice and fit in well with ol Chrome Dome:
(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/13/1548_23_06_13_8_34_27_4.jpg)
I used the same colours as with the Blueshirts but used the same chrome recipe from Cobra Commander and upgraded one Viper to a squad leader (as I had done previously with the Blueshirts) by giving him a gold visor.
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Lovely stuff! I do look forward to how this thread develops. In the meantime, I'll watch some good ol' GI Joe clips in where they give advice to the youth of yesterday ;)
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Once I had 10 rank-and-files completed, it was time to get on with the Command Group. I chose a few favourites and was lucky that I already had usable proxy models or that they required minimal conversion. Most of these were part of Round 1 Command Bonus round:
Baroness
Tomax and Xamot
2 Crimson Guards
I also wanted some of the various Cobra ninjas, as these were among my favourite Cobra baddies. This included Storm Shadow, Firefly and the generic Red Ninja. The Red Ninjas and Storm Shadow became my Round 7 entry: Arashikage, where they were thoroughly trampled by the LPL freight train that is Dr. Mathias :D
Here are 2 composite shots of Storm Shadow and Firefly showing some of alternate angles and detailing:
Firefly - RAFM USX, Ronin (no conversion)
(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/13/1548_23_06_13_8_36_19_2.jpg)
Storm Shadow - Chronoscope, Ninja of the Ghost Dragon Clan (I added the sash out of gs)
(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/13/1548_23_06_13_8_39_30_2.jpg)
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As I was on a magnet kick at the time, I made a magnetized base that allowed Destro to swap between his own base and the HISS tank, which was also magnetized.
since I am on a magnet trip myself and You did exactly what I want to try out, I would like to ask You to please share the details, like magnet size/strength and how You fixed it
if You don't mind
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So then I hear Destro arguing with Cobra Commander over how they needed to spend some money on some serious firepower in their bid for world domination and I figured it was time to get a couple of vehicles. I already had the HISS tank, but with Round 10 bonus points being vehicular in nature, it was time to add my other 2 favourite Cobra vehicles into the mix.
The Rattler.
Hands down the coolest GI Joe toy growing up. I did a bit of research and realized that the Rattler was closely based on the A-10 Warthog. The only obvious differences being the engine number (3 vs 2) and placement and the top turret. I found a 1:48 scale A10 at a local hobby shop and got kit bashing. The model even came with a pilot, who I painted red so he could be Wild Weasel.
Main shot:
(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/13/1548_23_06_13_8_37_49_0.jpg)
Front:
(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/13/1548_23_06_13_8_37_49_1.jpg)
Underside:
(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/13/1548_23_06_13_8_37_49_2.jpg)
Armament detail:
(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/13/1548_23_06_13_8_37_49_3.jpg)
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From one serpine Commander to another fecking lovely job there on your force :-*
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since I am on a magnet trip myself and You did exactly what I want to try out, I would like to ask You to please share the details, like magnet size/strength and how You fixed it
if You don't mind
I have a large selection of various sizes of magnets so I don't know how much I can speak to magnet size and strength but I used small (~1-2mm) magnets for the Cobra Commander heads/neck and Destro feet. I drilled the holes with a pin vice, used Krazy glue to stick in the magnet so that the top surface was slightly recessed (not quite flush) then put a very thin bit of greenstuff to cover the magnet and protect it but not thick enough to affect the magnetic strength.
Once all that had dried/cured and been trimmed/sanded back a bit, I attached the same size magnet to the feet which would be part of the base. I used Krazy glue again to attach the magnets to the washer base and then partially filled the space around the magnet with greenstuff to help hold it in place. Once this had cured, I separated Destro from his base and filled the base up with GS to bring the base to just above the height of the magnets. I then wet Destro's feet and pressed him into the base, attached by the magnets.
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Lovely stuff! I do look forward to how this thread develops. In the meantime, I'll watch some good ol' GI Joe clips in where they give advice to the youth of yesterday ;)
Knowing is half the battle ;) ;D :?
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Really glad that you started this thread as I really wanted to see closer shots of these after seeing them in the LPL.
Gotta love GI Joe and Cobra!
:-* :-* :-*
Looking forward to seeing more.
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Excellent! I too caved in after seeing Michka's project and have been collecting suitable models and kits for this. Most impressed by your excellent execution! 8)
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I had my doubts at this point (for some reason ::)) that the Sci Fi element of my Round 10 entry would be insufficient for full bonus points despite having a Rattler and HISS tank, so I began my search for my third vehicle in earnest. As I already had 2 of my 3 favourite GI Joe/Cobra toys as models already, the choice was obvious - the Trouble Bubble.
I quickly realized that nobody made a model of this and especially at the right scale but I once again found myself at my local hobby shop with I had a 'eureka' moment. A 1:48 scale Bell H-13 Sioux Helipcopter.
(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/13/1548_23_06_13_10_45_37.jpg)
I was instantly reminded of M*A*S*H ;) but thought the cockpit would solve all my problems. Again, it needed some extensive kit-bashing. I used Lego bits for the vertical thrusters, some small GI Joe missles, guitar string and other assorted brickabrack and ended up with this:
(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/13/1548_23_06_13_8_39_30_3.jpg)
Front View:
(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/13/1548_23_06_13_8_40_26_0.jpg)
Back View:
(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/13/1548_23_06_13_8_39_30_4.jpg)
I angled the Trouble bubble slightly and made a flying base using clear acrylic rod to help sell the flight aspect.
I experimented with some small Cobra decals at this point but was unhappy with the result. They were useful on the clear canopy but were a disaster on the thrusters. I painted over them using the decal as a guide. Kind of cheating but hey, we're talking about Cobra here. ;)
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Here is everybody together for the curtain call:
(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/13/1548_23_06_13_8_34_27_2.jpg)
minus, the Command Room computers and the Rattler. Wild Weasel sends his regrets as he had to go wash the Rattler on his day off. 8)
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Lovely!!!!!
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Beautiful
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Thanks for posting the compilation, very creative and well done. :-*
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YO JOE! :)
Ok, with that out of the way, let's get down to business. Here is my assembled shots of the GI Joe force from my Round 10 entry. I had these guys as a possible inset photo but decided against it as I felt the overall collage looked too busy. I did notice however that the cliff back ground that I used washed out some of the figures so that they were not as visible. Hence, this group shot against a plain graded background:
(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/13/1548_23_06_13_8_40_26_1.jpg)
Chuckles, Timber, Snake Eyes, Duke, Snow Job, Beachhead, Deep Six and Shipwreck
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Role call...Chuckles
Specialty Undercover
File name Provost, Philip M.
Birth place Little Rock, Arkansas
Rank E-5 (Sergeant)
Primary MOS Criminal Investigations
Secondary MOS Intelligence
(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/13/1548_23_06_13_8_34_27_1.jpg)
I had this mini from Pulp Figures and he fit the bill rather well without a need for converting. Chuckles was kind of a silent strongman in GI Joe: The Movie and wasn't a favourite but he was good filler :) I used a similar idea for his shirt on my Round 6 entry Madam Mar's Murderous Maidens as a test and it came out rather well IMO.
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Role call...Snake Eyes
Specialty Commando
Covert Mission Specialist
File name Classified
Birth place Classified
SIN Classified
Rank E-8 Master Sergeant
Primary MOS Infantry
Secondary MOS Hand-to-hand combat instructor
(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/13/1548_23_06_13_8_39_30_0.jpg)
This Chronoscope model (Cobra - Modern Ninja) needed no conversion save the visor (out of gs) as I preferred this look over the 'sunglasses/goggles' look. Timber is a Reaper wolf (unconverted).
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Role call...Duke
Specialty First Sergeant
File name Hauser, Conrad S.
Birth place St. Louis, Missouri
SN RA 213-75-7793
Rank E-8 (First Sergeant)
Primary MOS (11Z) Infantry Senior Sergeant
Secondary MOS (13B) Cannon Crew Member, (91F) Small Arms/Artillery Repairer
(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/13/1548_23_06_13_8_36_19_1.jpg)
This was an unconverted Pulp Figures mini who had the basic military look with crew cut that I was going for. I never cared much for Duke anyways but he was needed for bonus points. The cigar was a nice touch although I don't think he would have had one during his Public Service Announcements.
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Role call... Snowjob
Specialty Arctic Trooper
File name Moore, Harlan W.
Birth place Rutland, VT
SN RA773658456
Rank E-6 (Staff Sergeant)
Primary MOS Arctic Ski Patrol
Secondary MOS Rifle Instructor
(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/13/1548_23_06_13_8_39_30_1.jpg)
Snow job was always cool. Literally. ::) 8)
This is another Pulp Figures mini with no conversion. He's perfect just the way he is. It always bugged me that this guy wasn't from Canada. But here snow is a way of life, not just a job and Snowlife just doesn't have the same ring to it...
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Role call...Beachhead
Specialty Ranger
File name Sneeden, Wayne R.
Birth place Auburn, Alabama
SN RA011-60-9231
Rank E-9 Command Sergeant Major
Primary MOS Infantry
Secondary MOS Small Arms Armorer
(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/13/1548_23_06_13_8_34_27_0.jpg)
Beachhead was the GI Joe's resident bad-ass. He looked cool and didn't take any shit. In fact, I was convinced this guy was part of Cobra when I was a kid. Easily my favourite Joe. The mini is from Rafm's USX line: "Decius" Terrorist Cell Leader (with green stuff to fill the mouth of the balaclava). With a name that that, no wonder I thought Beachhead was from Cobra...
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Role call...Deep Six
Specialty S.H.A.R.C. Driver
File name Willoughby, Malcolm R.
Birth place Baltimore, Maryland
SN RA226960917
Rank Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class
Primary MOS Diver
Secondary MOS Small Craft Pilot
(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/13/1548_23_06_13_8_36_18_0.jpg)
Perhaps the worst GI Joe of the first couple of years (until they went late 80's neon) and by far the worst toy. Deep Six is pure filler. I had the Chronoscope astronaut for some reason and he was close enough.
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Really excellent stuff. I'm envious of your Cobra army!
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Role call...Shipwreck
Specialty Sailor, Navy SEAL
File name Delgado, Hector X.
Birth place Chula Vista, CA
SN 924-92-5456
Rank E-7 Chief Petty Officer
Primary MOS Gunner's Mate
Secondary MOS Machinist
(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/13/1548_23_06_13_8_37_49_4.jpg)
Yet another Pulp Figures mini. These figs are a blast to paint and have great details and I used the opportunity to paint my Round 9 entry "In the Navy" with the rest of the models from this pack. Polly is a conversion from another Pulp Figures mini. Shipwreck was one of those tattooed sailor types that your parents and grandparents warned you about.
And Gung-Ho too.
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The GI Joe threads are by far my favourite things to pop up on here...really tempting to try this all too, but I have much less painting/modelling ability.
I think a small GI Joe skirmish game could be an absolute blast. The Trouble Bubble is genius by the way, and the modifications to the Rattler are sublime.
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This whole thread is amazing! Your Cobra Commander looks fantastic. All the Joes are lovely. You've given me a couple ideas there. The Rattler is way cool. But the one that gets me is the Trouble Bubble. I've been trying to figure out how to make the canopy for that thing for over a year now, and here you go and do the work for me. Thank you. (Why oh why didn't I think of a helicopter canopy?)
Well done sir. Well done.
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Thank You very much for the help with the magnet issue :)
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Sublime all of them this was one of my favourites from the LPL. Great work and the vehicles are brilliantly done.
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Amazing stuff man, really wonderful!
Love the trouble bubble!
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Brilliant Stuff 8) 8)
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I wept. I giggled. This is the most magnificent project ever. Nostalgiarection.
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Simply so cool!!!!
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Wow, this is fantastic! Consider that trouble bubble idea used for my own project!
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Awesome somehow feels like an understatement here. Bloody impressive work.
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What a really nostalgic army :-*
I'm a big fan of G.I. Joes (I collect the vintage toys too) and especially COBRA, so sure I enjoy your superlative work.
The Cobra Commander is perfect, I'm impressed about your work on the chrome visor.
I've painted a Cobra Commander miniature too, and I was considering to create a little force of cobra, but never do it because first I must give priority to other paint jobs.
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Lovely memories here I do remember my fouvourite GI Joe was the comic: G.I. Joe #100 "Seeds of Empire" which had a double cover spread in which Cobra Commander, says after taking over a small American town that he is "as American as apple pie and Mother Hood! I believe in free enterprise, because that's the American way!" Be great to play a game in which Cobra Commander and his forces have to seize a town and have to take certain key objectives like the radio station. I also have fond memories of playing with the action figures. At any rate keep it up and what rules are you using?
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Amazing work D@rth J@ymZ!
May I ask, what did you use to build the turret on the Rattler? I'm building up one myself and looking around for what could work.
Did you build it so that the wings pivot for VTOL? I think I'm drawing the line there. :D
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Sorry for the threadromancy, but I noticed that I hadn't ever replied to these earlier messages... ::)
At any rate keep it up and what rules are you using?
I prefer skirmish rules, so have been using the Strange Aeons and VUK rulesets from Uncle Mike's Worldwide.
May I ask, what did you use to build the turret on the Rattler? I'm building up one myself and looking around for what could work.
The Rattler turret is actually a clear cap from a hairspray bottle (stolen from my wife haha). The gun was a part of the Bell helicopter kit I used for the Trouble Bubble. The turret rotates within the fuselage, I just cut a hole to fit the cap (very carefully, of course!).
Did you build it so that the wings pivot for VTOL? I think I'm drawing the line there. :D
No, unfortunately the Rattler wings do not rotate for VTOL, I never considered it at the time and was pressed for time with it being an LPL entry. ;)
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The master of 80's cartoons, rendered in 28mm!
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Really awesome my friend!!! I was a GI.Joe lover when child, and it returns me to 13 years old for a moment.
So lovely!