One of these days I'm going to go a photo shoot on a "Predator 3" wanna be story, when time allows I guess. It was nice day so I figured I'd at least get a couple shots in on some of the newer kitbashes. The previous photoshoot in this series is http://ultimatesoldier.net/photosgggg/photo4218.htm with the Humvee. Now I've got the Land Rover WMIK but it's nowhere near dressed up like I hope to get it to.
The Scarlett Johansson is from the Hot Toys 'Black Widow' figure. Took forever to get that one. I got her specifically because the sculpt was just incredible. I couldn't bear to take that figure apart though, so I just left the box as is and took the head and mounted it on a Hot Toys TrueType body. I can always put 'Black Widow' back to stock and use a different female sculpt if one as good as this comes along. Scarletts outfit came from a set I got from 'Good Stuff to Go' who were always really great about having eclectic and little known stuff. The jacket was neon yellow and I died it green. Some of her gear came from the old BBI National Guard "Rosanna Jones". I'm undecided on her role. Was thinking ISA (Intelligence Support Activity) or CIA. The fellow with that black hat (Calico Jack patch) and sunglasses is my alter ego. He's the now retired 'Captain' from my old SEAL series on Greenleaders photo archive: http://www.ultimatesoldier.net/photost/photo961.html http://www.ultimatesoldier.net/photost/photo989.html Those photos were over 10 years ago now. Time flies. Anyway the Captain is retired and contracting for the CIA. He's persona non grata with the bigwheels in Washington so when a loser type of mission comes along he's picked to go on it everytime. The Captain has evolved from the old Dragon figure, but I wanted my alter ego to look a little better. Actually I am half-Asian and I've been hitting the weights for over 30 years so it's not like I'm totally dreaming. Except that my time in the service was spent turning a wrench on airplanes instead of toting an M4. Hell my time was so long ago it was in the M16 days. Also my waist ain't that small nowadays, but if we're gonna daydream then... The Jeff Bridges figure is mostly from the Soldier Story PMC. Terry Crews I think I bought as a AA nude but don't recall the manufacturer. Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson is a "Loading Toys" head on an old Hot Toys body.The skin tone turned out better than I expected. The body was from a tanned caucasion figure which I've long forgotten the source of, just recall that Hot Toys made it. I was afraid the tones would be off but it seemed to work well. Most of the painted weapons are my own paint job. Everything really needs a little weathering but not a lot. Some of the gear needs to be tightened up and sorted a little better. In case anyone is wondering why these guys are allowed to have beer in the Middle East, well they're not. We have a few rule breakers on this crew. Now to finally order a Hot Toys Predator... |
I have to agree with you old friend, that female headsculpt has got to be one of the best I've ever seen. Of course, all the headsculpts you picked were awesome. I can't wait to see more of these guys in the future. Special thanks for sending this cool project in and sharing it with us. - GL |