Custom Titanus Action Figure - Final Sculpt Pics now on page 2

[VaughnMichael]

Titanus was a character that didn't last to long in the red sky seasons of the old cartoon but I still like how he looks and have always wanted a figure of him along with many other this is just the first in many figures I plan to make.
If you have no idea who Titanus is you can read more about him HERE (http://www.ninjaturtles.com/cartoon/guide/cart174.htm), HERE (http://www.ninjaturtles.com/cartoon/guide/cart175.htm), & HERE (http://www.ninjaturtles.com/cartoon/guide/cart176.htm)
Also here are some images of Titanus From the show Thanks to Spitfire for the images.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v644/ClubPartyMonster/titanus.png
Firslty I'd like to give a bit of information on what I'm sculpting on top of to make Titanus I'm using a Dark Ages Spawn Ogre figure he's pretty large and when a turtle is standing next to him it's a pretty good height for a figure of Titanus who is a really large character.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v644/ClubPartyMonster/series11_ogre_photo_01_dp.jpg
Oh now here are some images of Titanus This is just the start of him I've been working on him all night non-stop I ran out of Sculpy so I will go get some more and I should be baking and then painting him later tonight.
But for now I hope you enjoy what I've done thus far.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v644/ClubPartyMonster/104_0132.jpg
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UPDATE FINAL BAKED PRE-PAINTED SCULPT OF TITANUS
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v644/ClubPartyMonster/100_0450.jpg
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http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v644/ClubPartyMonster/100_0460.jpg
Like it says this is the final sculpt of the character more images are on the second page showing how large he is next to other characters in the tmnt action figure lines.
I will be posting painted photos soon as I have it finished!
Thanks again to everyone this has been a blast.

[mustafa]

You make your own figures? That is quite impressive. Even though those pictures aren't the finished product, I can tell it is quality work.

[VaughnMichael]

You make your own figures? That is quite impressive. Even though those pictures aren't the finished product, I can tell it is quality work.
Hey thanks so much I apricate the comment it's nice to see 30 people looked at this thread and no one said anything but you.:roll:

[discordiatookie]

Dude, this is frickin' sweet! I've never heard of the character before, but what you've done here is just amazing! Wish I could do that...

[VaughnMichael]

Dude, this is frickin' sweet! I've never heard of the character before, but what you've done here is just amazing! Wish I could do that...
Thanks I really apricate it. :) I'm trying to finish him up so I can start on my next ones.

[Janus Prospero]

Dude! That is freakin' hard core! A lot of people complain that Playmates doesn't make such and such a character, but you're the first person I've ever seen do something about it.

I'm guessing you've made your own custom figures before? Have any other pics of your work?

[Slash]

Hey thanks so much I apricate the comment it's nice to see 30 people looked at this thread and no one said anything but you.:roll:

Very very... impressive to say the least, my friend. :)

[VaughnMichael]

Dude! That is freakin' hard core! A lot of people complain that Playmates doesn't make such and such a character, but you're the first person I've ever seen do something about it.

I'm guessing you've made your own custom figures before? Have any other pics of your work?
Thanks so much I have a bunch of others planed out allready but Titanus is first here. I plan to Make Darius Dunn, Crazy Mutated Nepolean, Mung, And 2 Versions of Lord Dregg, Mr. Ogg, Zach the 5th turtle, Bezerko, And some others as well from the old toon that I've always wanted toys of.
And thanks I apricate that because while like you said allot of people complain about stuff I either get to the bottom of things or just do them.

[Tinuvielsdreams]

wow I think someone needs their own toy line! Very very nice!

[MrPliggins]

looks great...I think you could make alot on ebay selling custom figs.. Next you should make the greatest figure-neglected TMNT villain ever... the Globfather.

[VaughnMichael]

wow I think someone needs their own toy line! Very very nice!
You know like I told you on aim it's my dream to have my own toy line.
looks great...I think you could make alot on ebay selling custom figs.. Next you should make the greatest figure-neglected TMNT villain ever... the Globfather.
thanks man! It's hard to part with them though but if anyone wants to pay me to make some one for them I'd be more than happy to.
And trust me he's on my list he's a pretty crazy character. Most of the Red Sky characters are first on my list. It's a shame so many of the old toon characters didn't get action figure treatment.

[Spawn Guy]

Love the pock marks. And the way those spikes just look natrual. And he's huge with out being totally fat. I'd pay top dollar for that.

Mostly because you'd make me, but still.

[soccerstud652]

Put,

Very nice work. May I make a suggestion? I commend you for your work, but I was not sure if this was a suggestion thread to comment on the work so you may improve it. My only suggestion is the shoulder pads. I think they should be smaller and closer to the arms. What do you think?

[Vegita-San]

[QUOTE=Putrescent;529052]Titanus was a character that didn't last to long in the red sky seasons of the old cartoon but I still like how he looks and have always wanted a figure of him along with many other this is just the first in many figures I plan to make.

Now, here's a question. How long does it take to master this technique?

I saved a Technodrome model I made out of clay in highschool, and it came out pretty crappy back then. I'd love to take another shot at it..

Also, do you know if this store, http://www.sculpey.com/ is good to order from?

[Revan]

Wow, great job and thanks for sharing the photos. I love his blemished face and individual teeth!

[Leonardo19]

Looks great so far. I can't wait to see it finished. I'm glad you are getting people more into customizing TMNT. I have been wanting to get back into it for some time now and you have inspired me. I can't wait to start my figures for the custom contest. If you need any help with customizing contests or prizes or anything let me know. This is something I really want to see more of in the future and I want to help in anyway I can.

[VaughnMichael]

Very very... impressive to say the least, my friend. :)
Thanks!
Love the pock marks. And the way those spikes just look natrual. And he's huge with out being totally fat. I'd pay top dollar for that.
Mostly because you'd make me, but still.
Thanks so much and nah I wouldn't charge people that much just my time, the supplies, etc.
Put,
Very nice work. May I make a suggestion? I commend you for your work, but I was not sure if this was a suggestion thread to comment on the work so you may improve it. My only suggestion is the shoulder pads. I think they should be smaller and closer to the arms. What do you think?
Thanks and yeah I actully agree with you the only reason I didn't do that is because they look odd smaller, I have them placed in the spot they are so the arms are still able to be moved.
I plan to sculpt on his legs the same way so that he will still be articulated after being baked.
Do you have any suggestions for baking him? Slash told me to use a blow dryer but I'm not sure how well that works I usually pop them in the oven for a bit but it doesn't always go so well.
Now, here's a question. How long does it take to master this technique?
I saved a Technodrome model I made out of clay in highschool, and it came out pretty crappy back then. I'd love to take another shot at it..
Also, do you know if this store, http://www.sculpey.com/ is good to order from?
Um well I'm not sure but I used to sculpt allot with clays and sculpey as a teen and haven't done it in years this is my first time going back at it in some time I'd have to say I've gotten allot better but perhaps thats because I'm 27 now and not 18 like when I did my other ones I'm allot more focused now.
I've never orderd from that online store but Sculpey is what I use.
Wow, great job and thanks for sharing the photos. I love his blemished face and individual teeth!
Thanks so much I've still got allot to add to him I had to stop because I ran out of Sculpey and had to have a tooth pulled yesterday EEPP! I'm starting to get better now though.
And his teeth are a little something I like to use called tooth picks hehehe.
Looks great so far. I can't wait to see it finished. I'm glad you are getting people more into customizing TMNT. I have been wanting to get back into it for some time now and you have inspired me. I can't wait to start my figures for the custom contest. If you need any help with customizing contests or prizes or anything let me know. This is something I really want to see more of in the future and I want to help in anyway I can.
Hey thanks I can't wait to see him finished as well because that means I move on to the next classic character.
Thanks and I'm glad I could inspire some one :)

[Nightwatcher]

I will agree with everyone else in saying this is a very cool figure.

When you make figures are they posable at all or do you just pick a pose you will want and make him out to be in that position?

Also do you make weapons when you customize the guys as well? I'm not sure if this guy had any weapons but for others.

Am eagerly looking forward to seeing the completed pictures.

[Spitfire]

I know I told you how awesome this was on AIM but seriously man this is some stellar work.

[BigApple3AM]

Wow, that's some amazing customizing. I hope you enter 2 entries in the custom contest, I'd love to see as much work from you as I can. Great stuff.

[Mike Bock]

The fig is looking amazing man! Great job so far! :)

[VaughnMichael]

thanks everyone I'll have picks of the final pre-painted sculpt he's baking right now.

[VaughnMichael]

More Final Pre-painted image pics.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v644/ClubPartyMonster/100_0463.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v644/ClubPartyMonster/100_0465.jpg
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[VaughnMichael]

Images With 2k3 Mike, Shredder, & the Dark Horse Usagi figure.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v644/ClubPartyMonster/100_0474.jpg
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[Spitfire]

Wow that's awesome looking! I can't wait to see it painted.

[OA]

Dude, you got some skill...very nice job

[VaughnMichael]

thanks guys I'm painting him right now. :)

[Revan]

I'm loving the Titanus but I have to say, that Usagi is sweet! Did you make that one as well?

[PipingPringle]

Oh, wow. The attention to detail on his face is staggering! Such an awesome job. I'm really looking forward to seeing this painted!

[cowabunga14]

That is one freakin' awesome sculpt! Titanus is lookin' great so far and I can't wait to see him painted. :D

[VaughnMichael]

I'm loving the Titanus but I have to say, that Usagi is sweet! Did you make that one as well?
Thanks and no Like I said He's a real toy look for the Dark Horse Usagi figure on ebay he even came with his lil green lizard buddy.
Oh, wow. The attention to detail on his face is staggering! Such an awesome job. I'm really looking forward to seeing this painted!
Thanks so much you know it's odd I seem to be better with faces than anything else. The body was very hard becauce I had to keep holding him as I did other thing to it I need to get a turn table for when I'm sculpting things like this.
That is one freakin' awesome sculpt! Titanus is lookin' great so far and I can't wait to see him painted. :D
Thank you He's almost finished!

[tOkKa]

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he's looking georgeous !!.. >v<

[VaughnMichael]

thanks tokka after allot of things stopping me he's finally almost friggin done..his paint job has been so annoying.

[VaughnMichael]

Finally Finished you can check out the finished images over at my blog
http://vaughnmichael.blogspot.com/

[Raphael91]

Awesome work ;)

[VaughnMichael]

Awesome work ;)
Thank you :)

[***First of Two Latin Kings***]

Vaughan, I know we've had our differences, but I must say that this is pretty awesome work. Are you planning to enter him in Patraw's contest, since you technically hadn't finished him before the contest was announced? Or are you going to do something completely different altogether? I think you should also make Murphy aware of this-- it deserves some sort of higher recognition, if only a mention on his blog.

While I'm willing to praise this custom, I will say that it's not perfect-- but all things considered, it is pretty awesome. Well done.

[VaughnMichael]

Vaughan, I know we've had our differences, but I must say that this is pretty awesome work. Are you planning to enter him in Patraw's contest, since you technically hadn't finished him before the contest was announced? Or are you going to do something completely different altogether? I think you should also make Murphy aware of this-- it deserves some sort of higher recognition, if only a mention on his blog.

While I'm willing to praise this custom, I will say that it's not perfect-- but all things considered, it is pretty awesome. Well done.
Well I'm not perfect so I do the best that I can.
It was a bit difficult working with such a large character and trying to not mess ne part up while sculpting the other.
Anyway I've made Murph aware of it and he said it was nice.
Ryan Brown left a comment though and is excited about the other things I plan to do.
But thanks man and it's cool I'm over it I guess...this entire site gets to me some times so I've just backed off a bit and skip things I know will get me fired up.
About the contest no I don't think I will after how I was treated last time after working so hard...I think it's part of what kept me from getting this done for so long.
Just Keep an eye on my blog I'll have more customs soon and things from my sketch book related to TMNT.

[Archon_Turtle]

He is fantastic bro. YOu always impress me with your art no matter which medium you choose.

[Jester]

Nice. How posable is he?

[VaughnMichael]

He is fantastic bro. YOu always impress me with your art no matter which medium you choose.
Thanks so much :)
Nice. How posable is he?
His legs moved until I baked him sadly but his arms are ball jointed.

[Archon_Turtle]

His legs moved until I baked him sadly but his arms are ball jointed.

What temperature are you baking at? I've been having a little trouble with warping on a particular custom ive been working on.

[Patraw]

Nice to finally see this project completed. While I’m barely familiar with the character, he’s a cool looking beastie nonetheless. I’d say the sculpted lines on his body/legs could have been a bit straighter/better spaced, but other than that, it’s solid, impressive work. I really dig all the pimples/warts/zits on his face/arms. I appreciate the multiple angle photos as well, something most people don’t do with their customs. I weep that a Spawn Ogre (arguably the best figure of Spawn Series 11--still got the whole series MOC hanging on the wall) had to give his life to make your Titanus possible, but that’s the price of customizing.

Well, if you change your mind, as, Darth CJJ said, I will accept this figure as an entry in the contest, despite you having worked on it for so long, as it wasn’t quite finished when I announced the contest, making it a legal entry.

[VaughnMichael]

Nice to finally see this project completed. While I’m barely familiar with the character, he’s a cool looking beastie nonetheless. I’d say the sculpted lines on his body/legs could have been a bit straighter/better spaced, but other than that, it’s solid, impressive work. I really dig all the pimples/warts/zits on his face/arms. I appreciate the multiple angle photos as well, something most people don’t do with their customs. I weep that a Spawn Ogre (arguably the best figure of Spawn Series 11--still got the whole series MOC hanging on the wall) had to give his life to make your Titanus possible, but that’s the price of customizing.

Well, if you change your mind, as, Darth CJJ said, I will accept this figure as an entry in the contest, despite you having worked on it for so long, as it wasn’t quite finished when I announced the contest, making it a legal entry.
Aww yeah The Spawn Ogre is a great figure but he was an extra I had so it was worth it and thanks.
Also ok yeah if it's cool with you and I'm not gonna get disqualified like last time for showing pics already then sure I'd like to be in it.

[cowabunga14]

Great job, dude!

[Bigfoot]

Pretty sweet figure there! It looks like a lot of time has been put into that thing. I am not familiar with the character, but with the images you provided, it looks like you did a spot on job. Good work. Do you have others that you would like to share?

[VaughnMichael]

Thanks so much I'll have more things up in my tmnt blogspot soon.

[Patraw]

Okay, I'll sign you up for the contest, Putrescent. All you need to do is get me a JPG/GIF/PNG image, that is no larger than 600 pixel swide x 800 pixels tall, of Titanus for the voting thread and you're all set (see the rules in the first post on the first page of the contest thread for more details). You can also have a link in the voting thread, underneath said picture, to a location with more images of your figure (i.e., your blog) if you so desire.

[VaughnMichael]

Okay, I'll sign you up for the contest, Putrescent. All you need to do is get me a JPG/GIF/PNG image, that is no larger than 600 pixel swide x 800 pixels tall, of Titanus for the voting thread and you're all set (see the rules in the first post on the first page of the contest thread for more details). You can also have a link in the voting thread, underneath said picture, to a location with more images of your figure (i.e., your blog) if you so desire.
Very cool thank you :)