Heavy/Scratch: SCUD the Disposable Assassin x Transformers Custom

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  1. SwittCraft

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    So...I'm trying with each custom to kind of put a lot more into them than just a quick repaint. Whether I'm doing more on the pre- or post-production side, I just want to not rush these out the gate. What's that mean? More time between projects, but probably (at least in here) more work-in-progress shots too.

    I'm tired of rushing to the finish line with each figure just to put it out there and have it fall on its face, so, if I can learn a bit more about anything, I figure it'll balance out.

    And here we are! my Scud the Disposable Assassin x Transformer custom that I've been sitting on the idea for over a year, and FINALLY have gotten back into being able to do!

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    Who is Scud? Glad you asked!
    Scud: The Disposable Assassin (published from 1994 to 1998, and 2008) is a humorous, hyperkinetic science fiction comic by Rob Schrab about a world in which one can buy robot assassins out of vending machines, the most popular of which are intelligent robots that kill a specified target and then self-destruct.

    The protagonist of the series is Scud, an average Heart Breaker Series 1373 model assassin. On his first mission, he is sent to kill Jeff, a rampaging female mutant with mousetraps for hands, an electrical plug for a head, and a squid for a belt.


    Scud: The Disposable Assassin - Wikipedia

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    The toughest thing is finding a nice lanky and poseable bot to match Scud's natural demeanor. Transformers Animated looked like my best option with Blurr so that's who I went with.

    Things I head to get better at for this one was 3D modeling as I needed a very specific head for this guy that also worked in alt mode.
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    That aside the rest isn't too bad.
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    I also wanted to give him a few accessories like the comics (more to come!)
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    ESPECIALLY the werewolf arm!
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    Pretty happy with the alt mode.
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    Next up are a couple more accessories and a VENDING MACHINE!...then better photos ;) 
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    dunno what that is but it looks cool
     
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    was thinking about this when i read scud, good pick for a base figure, looks great!
     
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    oh hell yeah, this is great.
     
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    An AWESOME comic series man from the mid to late 90s.
     
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    I figured that
     
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  7. JomasterII

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    "MHARTI, DROP WHATEVER YOU'RE DOIN'-- I GOTTA TELL YOU ABOUT A COMIC BOOK CALLED SCUD, THE DISPOSABLE ASSASSIN!!"
     
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    I think I played his video game back in the day (might have been on Sega Saturn?). Kind of reminded me of a proto-Deadpool. Good stuff
     
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    I haven't thought of Scud since the 90s! What a great little blast from the past and really excellent work!
     
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    That is absolutely brilliant!!! Seriously, excellent work!
     
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  11. SwittCraft

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    Ha! Just found that gem again yesterday!
     
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    Circa 96-98. Loved him. Have some art somewhere.
     
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    I have a couple tshirts, one of which I'm on my 3rd one in the last two decades. Gotta keep buying them!
     
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    stprime THE コンボイ that the Matrix refused

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    I have a TV Boy shirt from FLCL I’ve had offers to buy off my back. Lol.
     
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    This is awesome.
     
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    Thanks!
     
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    Nice work
     
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    Much appreciated
     
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    Might slowly be getting the hang of this 3D modeling thing...

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    I LOVE SCUD!!!!!!! Awesome work!!
     
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