Body Mods

[Obi-Shinobi]

I'll start with the Shocktrooper torso, since it's such a good general purpose one. I won't show you the gritty "in progress" details on some of what I show because I figure you guys should know how to use a dremel, etc.

The end result is the goal.

Pec and Upper Back (for much better fitment of vests, and increased range of motion in shoulders) -

More to come!

 

[MMorelock66]

Looking good! I'm definitely keeping an eye on this.

 

[Obi-Shinobi]

Arm Mods -

Notice the obvious difference between modded and factory.

Utilizing the torso mod, plus elbow(inner bicep) AND forearm cuts -

You get this tight of a shooting pose -

Another example, using Ret 3-pack FF arms modded -

 

[Cloud Strife]

Nice mods for greater range of motion! Nice job on the pics detailing the mods, as well.

 

[G.I.*EDDIE]

I clearly need to start being more brave when removing material, especially in the arms

 

[Meddatron]

I need to be brave enough to try it.

 

[K-Tiger]

Hadn't occured to me to take it off the forearm as well. Gonna have to remember that next time I do body mods.

 

[Obi-Shinobi]

LoL...

Once you try it, and get the results... you'll have no fears doing it whenever you want to.

Plus, once you paint said modded parts, you won't notice/see the cuts. Unless you stare at it, or take too much off and make it very obvious, of course. So start little, and see what you're comfortable with. And I'll add that once you use a vest with these mods, you still have the range. Common sense applies here, whether or not you place any gear near the shoulders to block the movement.

 

[Meddatron]

By the way, thanks for the pics. Seeing the deliberateness of your cuts really helps. You don't just shave them at the elbow joints, You actually cut them so when they are bent they fit together nicely. That's good to know.

 

[joesilver]

that's exactly what i need!!!!!!!! many, many thanks! great tutorial

 

[Stryker927]

nice, way to go after it. I've moderately modified the arms on 25th figures which were terrible but hadn't gone after it like this. I have a few figs that really need it though. Keep em coming.

 

[darthdre758]

I kind of did this on my current WIP. Not to the extreme that is shown here...but will be going in that direction though. There is a world of difference from modded to stock in that top post. I was able to get some decent range from what I did, but would like to amp it up now.

 

[Monkeywrench]

Great Stuff!

Thanks for sharing!

 

[lancelot]

Someone needs to cast the modified arms, make more of them, and sell them.

 

[Obi-Shinobi]

I'd rather work up an entire body kit for casting.