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Miniatures Adventure => Future Wars => Topic started by: CompanyB on October 26, 2016, 05:11:39 PM

Title: 1:56 GI Joe project
Post by: CompanyB on October 26, 2016, 05:11:39 PM

Since I've seen quite a few threads, and made quite a few sets of decals for people, I thought I'd start my own GI Joe themed army.  It's going to take me awhile though.

So I'm starting with some old school decals:
(https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1141/1784/products/Screen_Shot_2016-10-26_at_9.03.51_AM_large.png?v=1477497925)

And something to put them on:
(https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1141/1784/products/Screen_Shot_2016-10-26_at_8.56.36_AM_1024x1024.png?v=1477497932)

The same hull will also take the turret from the MGS Stryker I made, so I'll have a few variants.  Apparently, the stingray turret was also offered on the M41 for export.  I may need to build one of those as well to take on some Hiss Tanks.

Plenty of nice figures out there...but I think I'll get a few custom sculpts done just for fun.

To be continued!

Title: Re: 1:56 GI Joe project
Post by: Redmao on October 26, 2016, 06:16:10 PM

As a big GI Joe junkie I'll look forward to see how this project develops

Title: Re: 1:56 GI Joe project
Post by: Elbows on October 26, 2016, 06:25:43 PM

The original cartoon runs would be the perfect setting for a fun/frantic skirmish game.  I desperately wish someone would pick up that license - but I suspect it's nearly impossible.  We'd end up with the late 90's "Eco-warriors!" nonsense.  :-I

Title: Re: 1:56 GI Joe project
Post by: byam on October 30, 2016, 08:54:47 PM

eagerly following....

Title: Re: 1:56 GI Joe project
Post by: Doomsdave on October 31, 2016, 01:32:05 PM

Love it.

Title: Re: 1:56 GI Joe project
Post by: CompanyB on October 31, 2016, 04:12:28 PM

I'm getting the parts all printed the next week or so.  For now, here's another photoshop render:
(https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1141/1784/products/Gi-Joe_1024x1024.png?v=1477929935)

I'm going to make a couple more vehicles...but I have not decided which ones yet.  Maybe this one:

(http://www.toyarchive.com/STAForSale/NEW2001+/GiJoe/Vehicles/TigerCatLoose1a.jpg)

Title: Re: 1:56 GI Joe project
Post by: Elbows on November 01, 2016, 01:22:26 AM

I think that's a solid iconic selection.  When I think old school, the first few that come to mind:

(http://www.gadgetreview.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/apc_leftfront_iso-580x303.jpg)

(http://www.therobotspajamas.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/gijoetoptenvehicles_vamp.jpg)

(http://www.yojoe.com/images/resize/w/MAX/vehicles/85/snowcat/snowcat_iso.jpg)

(http://www.yojoe.com/images/resize/w/MAX/vehicles/84/skyhawk/skyhawk_front_right_iso.jpg)

(http://www.yojoe.com/images/resize/w/MAX/vehicles/91/slugger/slugger_raised_iso.jpg)

Title: Re: 1:56 GI Joe project
Post by: gamer Mac on November 01, 2016, 08:23:48 AM

Don't really know anything about GI Joe never really took off up here, but some of those vehicles look cool but also some just look daft
Os this just a personal project or commercial

Title: Re: 1:56 GI Joe project
Post by: CompanyB on November 01, 2016, 04:14:06 PM

It's personal.  Though any of the models and miniatures that look the part, and are not copyrighted (since they are real vehicles) could see a limited release.  I see no issues with the stingray tank, or the mod packs for our LAPV.

The jungle cat may be ok if I redesign it and make vehicles in the "flavor" of GIJoe, but stick with the prototypes and real dimensions they were based on.

Then of course I can always cast copies of just about everything for limited direct person to person sales, and not release it into the Company B shop.  I actually have the capability to cheaply do limited run resin kits now  :D

-Brent
Company B