A Lot of WIPs (New Jedi Fig, a Vibrosword, SW Helmets and a New Robe) by UA

Thanks for your comments, guys! Sorry for not posting an update sooner – I was busy casting the vibroblades. Right now, I’ve got 2 unaltered, 2 ruined by my knife, 1 broken, 1 with bubbles and 1 still not demolded – a total of 7 vibroblades. I haven’t taken any pictures yet, but I’ll try to take some tomorrow.

I guess I got lucky with the mould – the results are much better than I expected, though these are not even near the final look I’d like to have. After casting about 5 more blades, I will work on perfecting them and once I get the look I want, I’ll do another mold – I’ve got a lot of work ahead of me, so wish me luck. ;) Now, to your questions:

MRBee: Well, I decided it would be nice to add a not-so-classic color to my collection of cloaks. ;) Glad you liked it!

Crazy Boy: It actually was a challenge, yes, but eventually I got the level of detail I wanted. Yes, I might sell some if I manage to get a near-TLC or LA quality. Right now, I am planning to make two kinds of blades for sale – the fully painted (with chrome, gold and black) and the primed but not painted versions. Let’s see how it turns out.

Shadowviking: Wow! You got a SW name generator? ;) Those are some cool names (Mal vog Drakken is my favourite so far), but please keep thinking… Just post here or pm me if you find anything cool. Thanks! In my post I described 4 of my new WIP projects and I provided 4 pictures to let the people know what I was talking about. My mistake – I should have written which one is which ;). The second picture in the first row features the ‘Exotic’ cloak.

VM: Thanks! Well, I did intend this one to be a more experienced (and older) Jedi, a former Jedi Master and a member of the Jedi Council who turned away from their teachings, because of the Council’s failure to oppose the Sith in the Exar Kun Wars. Though he would never accept the heritage of the Sith and turn to the Dark Side, he feels that he cannot trust the Jedi anymore. To show that his allegiance lies to the neither of rival groups, he chooses an untraditional dressing like a gray Jedi robe. He is a lone fighter, an unknown hero.

Actually, it was pretty hard to find a face decal that would suit this hairpiece. I considered adding some grayness to it, but since it’s not what TLC usually does, I decided not to.

JG: You know, I had a sketch of the vibrosword ever since I first played KotOR, but somehow didn’t have time to make it until now.

Super Jawa: Thanks! Maybe next time I’m making a Sith Lord I can make a Super Jawa, huh? ;)

Luke: Yes! That’s a great idea to use the cloak for a diplomat minifig! Thanks, man! You know, the Jedi Cloak isn’t very different from my other designs: I just shortened the sleeves a bit and made them a little wider than usual – that’s all.

Tom: I did not design the helmets; I merely molded and then cast them. The clone helms are pretty bad, but the stormie helm I find satisfactory. I am afraid I will not sell any helmets, because it’s Emily’s area and I would not like to interfere. Let’s just say that these were made for the sake of molding practice and for private use. ;)

GB: I wish I, too, ‘liked everything there’… :D

Phar: That’s a great idea. I was looking for an opportunity to make a medieval custom. ;) If I understand correctly, the hood should be considerably bigger than a minifig’s head. Btw, there’s no big flap on the back, this is how it looks from the back:

http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?i=1701485

If you find a reference pic, please forward it to me. If I start selling those vibroblades, do feel free to chop off the handle and use it for your Numenorean swords. ;)

LF: using the cloak as a samurai robe is a great idea, thanks! Wow… Samurai with vibroblades… that must be a sight! :)

DD: Thanks for your kind words! I would have given a more detailed preview, but I love making surprises! I’ll try molding the hairpiece once I’m done with the V-Bs. You reminding me that advert gives me a little idea for my 30.000 Hit Celebration Fig (though I’m still at 27.000, I’d better start thinking what to do next). ;)

Everyone, thanks very much for all of your comments, I appreciate your feedback greatly. I will keep you updated on the V-B project. UA out.

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- Unknown Artist, Moderator of MCN

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I have finished casting the vibroswords, and started sanding them down to get a more smooth and lego-ish look. Though I made more than 15 casts, only a few turned out the way I wanted. I have sanded one of them's blade section (though I still have to work on the grip), hope you like how it turned out:

  

I really have no idea what to do to improve the look of the grip, I will try some careful sanding, but not sure it'll work - any suggestions are welcomed. ;)

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- Unknown Artist, Moderator of MCN

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its ok but i think that the bit above the handle should be a bit shorter and the blade a bit wider . but other than that it is still a good custom well done :D cant wait to see your site and all the amazing things you will have.

Thor110

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Victor,  wow they are great, but could you make them in black or grey? As I could be a possible customer ;)

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