Making The Mandalorian 6” Mezco-style custom Figure Tutorial like a mini Hot Toys figure
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- Опубліковано 28 вер 2024
- In this video I will share my process on how I made my Mezco-style Mandalorian custom. This 1/12 scale figure is a fairly straight forward build with absolutely no sewing required!
You will need a base figure such as the Damtoys Drawman, a donor Mando figure for the armour such as MAFEX of Hasbro Black Series. You can also use the Bandai Model Kit or 3D printed parts. And some ready-made clothes (jumpsuit/shirt) which can be found on eBay (check out GPSlot). It doesn’t matter what colour they are because you will dye or paint the clothes brown
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Damn, I just made one of my own literally just finished working on it, I used the ban dai model kit for the armour bits and helmet, using a lightning collection Andros as base body, vinil fake leather for all the straps , covered the armour in aluminium tape so it's actual metal now and the final piece I had to wait on was the din djarin morak head oh and of course I swon the suit myself, didn't have brown fabric so I had to dye gray fabric brown using diluted shoe polish and the jetpack is held via magnet
Sounds like a very similar project. The aluminium on the armour sounds like an interesting idea. Did you loose detail?
@@southp2470 not really , but I did just paint the shoulders cause I couldn't get the logo to pop out right with the tape, I used a silicone sculpting tool with a flat head to rub it on so it wouldnt lose the detail
You and others always inspire me to keep sculpting and one day release my own customs for sale. Right now I’m currently working on a rogue one stormtrooper helmet based on lithophane reference it’s at 50% completion. I’m trying to hurry up and finish but for me it’s hard to do on Nomad. I’d show you it so you understand but this is UA-cam. I even have plan for a clone head too
Again an outstanding piece. I think I will transform my Bandai Model Kit Din Djarin, as, other than the Boba from the same line, I was a little unhappy with him. So he is still lying in his box, which is a shame. However, I think I can pull off the jumpsuit and flakvest myself, as I have plenty of thin fabric lying around.
You might have opened an entire new wormhole of an aspect of the hobby for me. Thank you so much for this.
Wow, I'm happy that I opened up the wormhole. If you're able to make your own jumpsuit and vest that gives you so much more flexibility. let me know how it goes!
I was thinking about doing this also, but the model kit pieces look a little too big for the draw man imo. I might try it with a marvel legends or something. Draw man is about as big as a mafex and the kit stands slightly taller and wider. But maybe setting the height with the boots and the bulk from the clothes will offset this.
This came out amazing Paul!! I was waiting for this video! Makes me want to make one myself 😂 great job both on the figure and the explanation!
You should go for it! The best part about this project is that it requires no sewing!
Great job man
Thanks!
It looks fantastic! Such a great work. I love it!
Thanks!
You achieved that level of quality
The coolest thing ever. Absolute pro
Much appreciated
Excellent 👏🏼🔥
Thanks
Awesome!! I really want to do this..but I wished you show us how to use rit to dye the clothing.
OMFG thank you! I've been struggling to get mine done and your tips have helped me figure this shit out!!! You rock my dude!
Awesome. Glad it was helpful.
@@southp2470 Hey man, Im looking for jumpsuits on gpslot, which one specifically did you use and are come of the ones, such as the "muscular body" ones going to be too big?
@@michaelpolanski3208 The muscular one is going to be way too big. There should be an orange "prison" one or a blue "Joker" one that can be dyed brown.
It looks like hot glue in the head. How Did you get the head to fit on the Peg? I'm working on a Scarlet Spider custom and printed a head that has no ball socket.
Thanks and well done!
If you put Vaseline on the ball peg and then fill the head with hot glue it will create a socket without sticking to the ball. Plus if you get it right the head would still be removable.
Would it also be possible to add magnets to the armour, that way it can shift easier when moving the fig?
Nice idea. I’d be worried that they wouldn’t sit still.
what kind of heads fit that drawman?
You can make just about any head fit if you use Hot Glue to make the socket. Put some greast/vaseline on the ball peg. Fill the head with some hot glue, and then set it on the ball peg until it hardens. With the vaseline it will prevent the glue from sticking so you get full range of motion and can even make the head easily removeable.
What if I can't find the overalls on gpslots
They seem sold out for now. You can get the orange ones and dye them brown no problem.
@@southp2470 one piece orange ones or are they top and bottom?
What jumpsuit did you use and from what website?
Try eBay. Something like this
www.ebay.ca/itm/364831628962
@@southp2470 tysm I have to make this Mando
@@southp2470 imma sub to you
Where did you get the jumpsuit
Great job, 🎉
Do u sell them ??
Sorry I don’t have time but you can see that the tutorial is quite straight forward.
Great work!! How big are the Drawman figures compared to your typical Mezco?
They run a little smaller than Mezco and much less muscular (even than the Joker body). The actual height of course can be established when you attach the shins to the boots. Oh and also the articulation is better than mezco!
@@southp2470 Thanks for the info!
Damn this came out even better than your Boba! Damn near perfect dude; awesome, awesome work.
Good fucking god thats beautiful, wish I could do this
awesome work, the proportions look nice, definitely like a mini hot toys
Thanks. That's great compliment.
I'm going to do one soon I think I'm going to try the graphite powder method for the armor I'll let you know how it turns out
That would be fantastic! Looking forward to seeing it.
Before I get my jumpsuit I have a few questions they have a female one and a muscular one and a joker one on gps lot wit h should I get size wise it's my only options he has
beautifuly done. can i have source for the 3d print part of it
Will 6inch 112scale clothing be ok on 110cale people figures will they be a bit tight on the 110cale figures
Probably won’t fit a 1/10 figure. It’s got to be quite a good fit on it will restrict articulation
great work, would you mind sending me the gpslot link please? can't seem to find it
Those are often out of stock but you can find an orange version, and a blue joker one like this:
www.ebay.ca/itm/333238807057?hash=item4d9694aa11:g:BtEAAOSwk4Ji1ysO&amdata=enc%3AAQAIAAAAwB2%2BWKyZVXwgx%2BGssSN5%2FywLPYsa3LFeDAr9kO9%2FhVDKOXqkM7ngnN674bjqMtK68qu1qfxgT426u%2FZnKYGOFJUEtrhL9B%2BbcFE%2B%2BwaiJTmWfNYld%2FNOV25C4VyvHnX%2BtZBptEneAYcaJf0Nq20x0CwBaGeH0KE2UR4cx4k2MWmwFtqnfdOCxsDDZFFudFj%2BWLyXWtkcLLZDpxHQeH45KYtsJrl%2BJb4T4qWg9C%2FwmmfSz3T8knHXkru4YfGnz4HpVA%3D%3D%7Ctkp%3ABk9SR8Du-9X9YQ
I'm new to your content but dude your work is just awesome. I'm atrocious at customs, ever do any commissions?
Thanks i appreciate that. Unfortunately I don’t have time for commissions but thanks for asking.
Damned dude that's insane
My mezco body didn't come with ankle joints, do you know a place I could possibly get some?
Outstanding work What Brand of paint and Brushes you use
Always Vallejo paint. I use whatever brushes I can get at the hobby store. Nothing fancy.
Great job! I wonder how it would look a Lord Starkiller! From the videogame the force unleashed, the Sith version 😮
What glue you use?
Fantastic job!!
Always gorilla gel
Wow!
I've been having trouble finding soft goods in Canada due to the outrageous shipping costs most Etsy and Ebay storefronts have. Any suggestions?
It’s very frustrating with shipping to Canada. If you buy several items from GPSlot you can send them a DM and they will refund the combined shipping rate. I’ve done that with them several times. I’ve also had luck on Amazon Canada searching for 1/12 clothes or try searching For “figlot”.
@@southp2470 Thank you. This is very helpful! I might have to learn how to use a sewing machine haha
Before I get my jumpsuit I have a few questions they have a female one and a muscular one and a joker one on gps lot wit h should I get size wise it's my only options he has
Preferably the joker size. the female one in orange can work too. The muscular one is way too big. All of them will need to be dyed brown.
Awesome we'll now I can double down on the ones ik will work and can get a few in advance for the rest of them
Amazing work! What type of dremel bit did you use to make the hole for the magnets?
Not sure what it’s called but it’s almost like a cylinder drill bit but no sharp point. That way it doesn’t dig too far into the body and ruin the articulation.
@@southp2470 Thanks. I think I found them on Amazon. Very inspiring work.
thats sick bro could you just make me one? lol if i paid for the needed materials like i think i could make it myself but thats an expensive mistake if i screw it up and jesus you made that look easy
It really is as simple as it looks. And hardly any paint required and no sewing!
@@southp2470 I can't wait to make mine your mando is the best overall looking mando I've ever seen
You sir have inspired me to make a custom mando🫡
Looking forward for more videos from u
That's awesome. Shoot me a message when it's done, I'd love to see it. You can also find me on IG.
@@southp2470 will definitely do😊
How did u do the lower legs of the pants
Hi sorry for delayed response. I think you mean the pant cuffs? I cut them at the right height and then use glue to fold-under the cuffs so it didn't fray. It's better to do that part with the pants insideout.
Personally I think this is a work of art ❤
Thanks!
How tall his he compared to a standard black series 2020 stromtrooper?
What dremel and glue are you using? Ive never done stuffs like this. Kinda want to prepare everything before i tried
Can you please make one for me, too?
What fun would that be? :)
So to do the graphite my man u need to spry krylon all surface black gloss spray paint then u wan let it sit then rub an buff the graphite on then spray it with Mr super clear Matt let that dry then do the floor polish dip method it comes out crisp
omg such amaziing work!! Makes me want to do this too!! Thank you for the inspiration! Really wanna make a Bo katan!!
Really appreciate that. I have a Bo Katan done as well. I'll share a vid on her soon.
@@southp2470 ohh I can’t wait!!💜
Do a jango fett custom figure
Jango coming up!
So in theory, using the same method, I can make a Mezco style scout trooper using Bandai kit and Drawman body right?
Yes
For sure this would work. The Bandai kit or even a dremmelled-out Black Series Scout trooper would work
@@southp2470 Thank you for sharing this. Have ever try these type of custom for female characters?
@@maxhadrian8680 I have a Bo Katan made using similar techniques. I'll share a vid on how I made her shortly. The base figure was a Phicen body and the armour is all from Hasbro Black Series
Do u take commissions?
Thanks for asking but no I don't do commissions. I just don't have the time and it would cost too much.
That`s amazing! Great job! 😍
Thanks
great custom brother with that same procedure I can create a galac tac ..??
Incredible work 👏🏿
thanks
THIS IS THE WAY! 🔥🔥🔥
I was thinking about doing this earlier and found this video so I’m 100% gonna do it now. How did you get the belt back on btw did you cut it or slide it on from the legs?
It was able to slide up after being heated but I cut it on the shoulder strap. I felt like it needed a bit of length.
Love it, learned so much too
Coo. Glad you find it helpful
Hi man nice video!
If i want to make the armorer figure is there any female figure that you can recommend for the body that have good articulation?
Great question. I have yet to find a “blank” female body that I like for these types of projects. I have used the Phicen seamless bodies which have great articulation but they are very busty and not ideal for SW characters.
Where did you get the drawman?
Dude that's great! I gotta do that with my Mafex!
The MAFEX figure on it's own is great. But at the same time it's also stuck in that S1 look. The different in articulation from MAFEX to Drawman is not drastic, but hiding the joints and making it look 10% more lifelike is worth the effort.
😮 HOLY CRAP! Outstanding custom; outstanding tutorial! Subscribed!
Thank you!!
Cool man, just found your channel! Working on a custom Mando for a friend… his own cosplay character… And I was already leaning towards a similar build method, really cool video! I made a custom warrior Jawa who wears some storm trooper armor prices and I used one of those 6 inch cheap dollar store Stormtroopers and dremeled out the armor over soft goods… turned out pretty good!
Sounds like a cool project with your Jawa warrior!
ua-cam.com/users/shorts7G0kQ5qCn-s?feature=share here’s my Jawa… I’m gonna post a longer video later
This looks better than all these companies wow.
Thanks. Really appreciate that!
🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 #crazywork
Amazing work on the mando.
Truly inspiring👏
Thank you!
This man is gathering the best star wars customs like they are the infinity stones, amazing job, I also use the hot toys figures for reference a lot, even for small repaints or weathering
Appreciate that. I promise there won't be a snap!
This is the Way! thank you for this upload sir!
This is the way
I wanted your opinion on this. Would use a Mezco figure body be a good choice if you can’t get your hands on a draw man
Hi, I've also made mandalorians with Mezco bodies (most recently the Animated style Boba Fett). It is totally feasible but the articulation is actually not as good, mostly at the elbows and they are also a bit taller than Black Series so the scale can be off. The nice thing is that the joints are usually tight and the figure feels solid. If you aren't going to be doing Toy Photography or crazy posing it would be totally fine going with a slim Mezco body.
@@southp2470 what paint should use
@@tfbrandan200studio6 you shouldn’t need much paint on the figure. If you do, I’m mostly using Vallejo paints.
What did you used for the season 2 right piece
Love it. Great stuff
Thanks
This amazing.
Do you have Instagram brother i just wanna show you what i ordered make sure its the right stuff
@southp24 check the description.
Wowww. my God. That is amazing
Thanks!!