Customizing: New Earth Chakotay (1)

[dieastra]

I changed a Maquis Chakotay into New Earth Chakotay. I have plans for another New Earth Chakotay plus two Kathryns to go with it.

Since he wore his Maquis Vest in the "Resolutions" episode it was just a matter of repaint.








I cut off the shirt collar and formed an open V neck for the other shirt:





The hands of an artist! LOL





I mixed blue and white to get the light blue shirt.





I love how the leather vest came out! I mixed three colors to get it right and then went over it with a darker brown and dry brush to bring out the seams, folds and creases better.





Close-up:



You need to soften the plastic by putting it into hot water:





But even so I had to cut off a bit from the plug as it did not fit through the hole.





Getting the head back on was more difficult than getting it off, I even gave myself a blister!

Comments

[vjezkova.livejournal.com]

This is amazing! You changed the outfit perfectly - and left your blood on it too. What a devotion!

[dieastra.livejournal.com]

Thank you! I am really happy how he came out.
The blister has healed now, no worries!

[arashinoookami]

Awesome work as always!

[dieastra.livejournal.com]

Thank you very much! More to come, way more!

[alumfelga.livejournal.com]

The second picture is very funny, I love your sense of humour :) The headless figure upside down in hot water with the head on the bottom is an unusual view, too. The result is great. I hope the blister vanishes soon!

[dieastra.livejournal.com]

The second picture is very funny, I love your sense of humour :)

Thanks ;) Sometimes my figures speak to me! I just wish he would look more shocked.

The blister has healed now, thank you. I did start work on the second Chakotay but this time I left his head on and carefully cut away the collar. Since there is a gap between the collar and the neck you just need to stop in time when you're through. All went well.

But then I filed away at Janeway's dress and breathed in the plastic dust which probably also is not good for the health...