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[MorgenoSkirata]

Hi, Morgeno Skirata here, I have a decent size collection of star wars minifigures and im thinking of creating some custom clone troopers/stormies. with christmas coming up this will be a good time to get these things with Xmas monies. does anyone have tips?

thank you very much

M.S.

[XimenaPaulina]

Hi MorgenoSkirata! Welcome to the world of minifig customization! I would like to help the best way I can, but you have to be more specific with your questions.

- What specific troopers do you plan to do?

- Do you need custom decals, helmets, accessories, weapons?

These are just a couple of things you should take into consideration before making your custom minifigs.

Also, there are a lot of notable SW customizers here which may be able to help you with their insights/techniques (brickplace custom, darth yogi, The_Customizer)

Here are some of my works if you want to see some custom clone stuff --> KielDaMan's Custom Star Wars Figures

Hope that helps!

[LuxorV]

Hi, Morgeno Skirata here, I have a decent size collection of star wars minifigures and im thinking of creating some custom clone troopers/stormies. with christmas coming up this will be a good time to get these things with Xmas monies. does anyone have tips?

thank you very much

M.S.

Hi Morgeno Skirata, I'm sure our customisers will help you with this project.

My tip is a bit different: please check your spelling and capitalisation when posting. Things like "im" instead of "I'm" really make you look under-age. Thank you.

[MorgenoSkirata]

Hi Morgeno Skirata, I'm sure our customisers will help you with this project.

My tip is a bit different: please check your spelling and capitalisation when posting. Things like "im" instead of "I'm" really make you look under-age. Thank you.

Of course, sorry.

Also, how do decals work? do you Spray Paint a body then put the decal on?

Edited December 14, 2010 by MorgenoSkirata

[MorgenoSkirata]

Hi MorgenoSkirata! Welcome to the world of minifig customization! I would like to help the best way I can, but you have to be more specific with your questions.

- What specific troopers do you plan to do?

- Do you need custom decals, helmets, accessories, weapons?

These are just a couple of things you should take into consideration before making your custom minifigs.

Also, there are a lot of notable SW customizers here which may be able to help you with their insights/techniques (brickplace custom, darth yogi, The_Customizer)

Here are some of my works if you want to see some custom clone stuff --> KielDaMan's Custom Star Wars Figures

Hope that helps!

I guess I was thinking of creating a *custom* legion, possibly modeled after a Sarlacc battalion or something with a couple (if i get Arealight helmets) that look like commander colt but with less of an ARC trooper-esque to them (does that work? ARC trooper esque? Whatever). Of course I'm going to make regular troops, a heavy trooper or 2, snipers, etc. Also with the bomb squad battle packs coming out in January, I might have them backed up with some Airborne's of another *custom* legion, the 79th or something. Also if I do go with creating some ARCs and RC's then I would make the Null ARC Squad and Delta + Omega Republic Commando squads.

Thanks,

Morgeno Skirata

PS: I also am trying to use the least amount of painting/sharpie my Legos, Where did you get the stickers or tape or something that you have on your airborne trooper in the other topic? Thanks again.

PPS: These are the guys I might turn into some airbornes, be they 212th or different... (using Area Light helmets

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Edited December 14, 2010 by MorgenoSkirata

[MorgenoSkirata]

I just decided I am going to create the 11th Sarlacc Battalion, part of the 315th Legion, under the command of Clone Commander Ragnarok, this battalion is nicknamed "Ragnarok's Raiders" its gonna have lightning signs...

Edited December 14, 2010 by MorgenoSkirata

[Darth Yogi]

Hi, glad to see your interested in customizing. To make custom printing I don't use decals, although I would like to start. Instead I use a paint called perm-enamel. It's a paint used for plastic models that I bought at a local craft shop. It stays on really well, and has a clear coat giving it the Lego shine I put it on using thin paint brushes and tooth picks for very small details. Heres something I made with the paint .

Lately I have been experimenting making pauldrons, but they are still a WIP. I use an old bed sheet and cut it into the shape I want. then put a layer of glue/water on it to harden it. Still working on how to give it color.

As for custom stores, I can tell you that Arealight has great products for clones. Also I use the Brickarms sniper and bazooka for star wars. These are the only custom products I can personally recommend, although I have heard great things about Little Arms and MMCB.

Also please do not double post, instead edit your previous post. Thanks.

Hope this helps and good luck with these customs

[LuxorV]

Of course, sorry.

Also, how do decals work? do you Spray Paint a body then put the decal on?

Thank you

You can find info on how to apply decals in this Tutorial. Refer to the Index for more useful Tutorials and Tools.

[The_Customizer]

Well, since I was mentioned, let me add this. I am able to make clothe Pauldrons with print, and I make lots of decals/designs, and I would be able to print them on stickers, or waterslide. Just PM me!

[MorgenoSkirata]

Hi, glad to see your interested in customizing. To make custom printing I don't use decals, although I would like to start. Instead I use a paint called perm-enamel. It's a paint used for plastic models that I bought at a local craft shop. It stays on really well, and has a clear coat giving it the Lego shine I put it on using thin paint brushes and tooth picks for very small details. Heres something I made with the paint .

Lately I have been experimenting making pauldrons, but they are still a WIP. I use an old bed sheet and cut it into the shape I want. then put a layer of glue/water on it to harden it. Still working on how to give it color.

As for custom stores, I can tell you that Arealight has great products for clones. Also I use the Brickarms sniper and bazooka for star wars. These are the only custom products I can personally recommend, although I have heard great things about Little Arms and MMCB.

Also please do not double post, instead edit your previous post. Thanks.

Hope this helps and good luck with these customs

Yeah, I tried using perm enamel to customize a jet trooper but I'm incompetent at those tiny details, spawning the interest in small decals for things such as legion marks on clones.

Nice creations, they were all quite good.

No offense but I can find better ways to make pauldrons using paper printouts

I've heard of most of these stores except for MMCB, thanks.

As you can see I am no longer double posting

Thanks!

Thank you

You can find info on how to apply decals in this Tutorial. Refer to the Index for more useful Tutorials and Tools.

Thank you, I was wondering if there was a tutorial somewhere...

Well, since I was mentioned, let me add this. I am able to make clothe Pauldrons with print, and I make lots of decals/designs, and I would be able to print them on stickers, or waterslide. Just PM me!

What do you mean by "I am able to make clothe Pauldrons with print..." and I might just have to ask you for some decals later, Thanks.

MAY THE FORCE BE WITH YOU ALL!!!!

Edited December 15, 2010 by LuxorV
Please, do not use text size bigger than 3. Thanks.

[Darth Yogi]

No offense but I can find better ways to make pauldrons using paper printouts

None taken. Mine are still in the experimental stage, and are definitely under par. It was just a suggestion to possibly expand on. Hope yours turn out well.

[MorgenoSkirata]

None taken. Mine are still in the experimental stage, and are definitely under par. It was just a suggestion to possibly expand on. Hope yours turn out well.

Thanks. I just finished with the First Edition of the ARC trooper commanders with some pauldrons from a TEMPLATE by KielDaMan.

Edited December 19, 2010 by MorgenoSkirata

[Darth Yogi]

Thanks. I just finished with the First Edition of the ARC trooper commanders with some pauldrons from a TEMPLATE by KielDaMan.

Sound nice. Posting pictures would be appreciated.

[MorgenoSkirata]

Sound nice. Posting pictures would be appreciated.

yeah, can't find the chip reader right now, I'll get them on soon though.