Making a BSG Marine Wip (3/6 Update)

PemGreene · #1 (**permalink**) 12-28-2011, 20:35

Hi all, I am making another Battlestar galatica grunt, a colonial marine. I have made the uniform ( sorry for the pics black is always a pain to photograph with my camera) and I am working on the helmet and sidearm. I hope to get started on the vest as well. Any suggestions for these parts would be greatly appreciated.

Casual_Collector · #2 (**permalink**) 12-28-2011, 20:53

Many BSG weapons were conventional weapons that were lightly modified. I can see you using a modified version of the Hot Toys Secret Service vest and a P90 to make a CQB operator. Link to all BSG weapons, modified and conventional: IMFDB - Battlestar Galactica
As for the patches we've discussed, I take it that I should add the Marine patch to your order?
EDIT: Better idea! Dr. Figures RX4 Storm (GoodstufftoGo). The RX4 was the standard long-arm of Colonial Marines. It's also a pretty unique piece that I haven't seen before, so it'd be pretty interesting to use.

PemGreene · #3 (**permalink**) 12-28-2011, 21:25

I thought they used the CX4 and not the RX4 unless I missed something?

Casual_Collector · #4 (**permalink**) 12-28-2011, 21:40

You're right, my bad, it's the CX4, not the RX4. You could make the Dr. Figures RX4 into a CX4, but it'd require quite a bit of work. :/ Whoops.

BrotherMatthew · #5 (**permalink**) 12-28-2011, 22:41

I think it is looking great. And I can't remember seeing a BSG Marine bash before. I am looking forward to seeing it progress.

BrotherMatthew · #6 (**permalink**) 12-29-2011, 07:33

I think the MP7 with an Elcan on it might be the easiest and distinctly BSG gun to use. I do wish someone would make a CX4 though.

Tangero2325 · #7 (**permalink**) 12-29-2011, 07:53

Near the end they also started using G36k's. What do you plan to use for the helmet?

Dave70b · #8 (**permalink**) 12-29-2011, 08:52

The helmet is actually a snowboarding helmet made by Giro called the Bad Lieutenant.
I have always thought a protect helmet could be modified to work.

This website has a pretty good breakdown on the gear.

http://www.scifihero.net/forums/lofi...php/t2743.html

http://www.scifihero.net/forums/lofi....php/t126.html

The cool thing is they wore several different uniforms over the five seasons so you could kitbash a couple of different styles.

PemGreene · #9 (**permalink**) 12-29-2011, 13:35

I am planning to mod a protect helmet for the helmet. I think I am going with the MP7 with an Elcan for the weapon. It looks really cool. I have started taking apart a VH vest to make an accurate vest. Reference of the vest below.

PemGreene · #10 (**permalink**) 01-04-2012, 01:47

I finished the vest and was pretty happy with it. now to finish the sidearm and holster.

BrotherMatthew · #11 (**permalink**) 01-04-2012, 03:37

Are you going to go with the FN 5.7 for his sidearm?

Casual_Collector · #12 (**permalink**) 01-04-2012, 04:47

Great job on the mod!

PemGreene · #13 (**permalink**) 01-04-2012, 11:14

Thanks guys

Yes I am going with FN 5.7 for his sidearm. I am not sure how well it will turn out as I have a hard time with the small details of the pistols. I am working on it now ans so far it looks pretty good.

BrotherMatthew · #14 (**permalink**) 01-05-2012, 02:32

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Originally Posted by PemGreene

Thanks guys

Yes I am going with FN 5.7 for his sidearm. I am not sure how well it will turn out as I have a hard time with the small details of the pistols. I am working on it now ans so far it looks pretty good.

I thought that the Snake Eyes figure from the GI Movie came with a FiveSeven. I am not sure if any of the normal 1/6 makers have made a version. I used to have one but can't find it in my parts bin.

6dot · #15 (**permalink**) 01-05-2012, 07:16

Modification on the vest is perfect, great job.

PemGreene · #16 (**permalink**) 01-15-2012, 20:38

Alright, I have been working on the sidearm and been having a bear about it. This is what I was going for:

And this is what I made with it:

I think I am done with it for a while and will move onto the helmet. I started with a playhouse sig and rebuilt it.

Tangero2325 · #17 (**permalink**) 01-15-2012, 22:44

I particularly like that vest. Great job! What did you use as the base of the Five-seveN mod? A BBi Sig 226 maybe?

PemGreene · #18 (**permalink**) 01-16-2012, 00:28

I use the Playhouse Sig 226

Casual_Collector · #19 (**permalink**) 01-16-2012, 00:36

Looks good to me. Keep it up!

boomer · #20 (**permalink**) 01-16-2012, 08:21

Nice job on the sidearm.

PemGreene · #21 (**permalink**) 03-07-2012, 00:56

Well I just got back from Germany and finished off the last few things for this guy. I finished the helmet, holster, and elbow pads. Now just to weather and I will be done.

Casual_Collector · #22 (**permalink**) 03-07-2012, 07:00

Awesome! He looks like he just stepped off of the set!

uramegak · #23 (**permalink**) 03-07-2012, 08:06

Amazing work!

PemGreene · #24 (**permalink**) 03-09-2012, 06:22

Thanks guys. I still need to put on the finishing touches and then I will be done.

mcorrigan · #25 (**permalink**) 03-09-2012, 07:23

WOW! Excellent job, so far!

Tangero2325 · #26 (**permalink**) 03-09-2012, 22:44

Frakkin' sweet, man! Love the bash!

Big_Dave · #27 (**permalink**) 03-09-2012, 23:04

Wow. He looks great.

Sixth Scale · #28 (**permalink**) 03-10-2012, 12:07

Swwwwww-eeet!!! That is a superb job!!! Great, great work all around! Did some 1/1 BSG costuming and we had BSG Marines patches made, turned out pretty cool.

Again, great work and love all your BSG figures! What's next???

Archie · #29 (**permalink**) 03-10-2012, 12:18

Very impressive. So say we all!

PemGreene · #30 (**permalink**) 03-10-2012, 12:25

So say we all!