MGS3: Snake Eater

[Marine_Deadpool]

Here is my take on MGS3 Snake. I used a mix of Tamiya and Testors Model Masters Acrylics. The Tamiya was used for camo, Testors for flesh color.

The parts breakdown are as follows:

- SDS Snake head with sculpted bandanna
- 25th Viper/Mutt Torso
- 25th Viper Upper arms
- Resolute SE Lower arms and hands, sculpted modified gloves
- Jungle Duke legs and feet, reversed knee joints.
- Sculpted sheath
- lower Harness belt and holster from WWII Forces of Valor figure from Target. I bought this about two years ago. You may be able to find one in the paratroopers they sale.
- modified Upper harness from 25TH Roadblock
- two different sized wires for the comm piece
- Modified PTE M-4 into Patriot with metal tubing for barrel. Not sure who made the M-4, but it was a cheap rubber one. Worked out pretty good for this application.
-Smaller framed .45 from 25th Joe line with plastic styrene tube for suppressor

 

[MMorelock66]

I just exploded. This custom is incredible!

 

[Monkeywrench]

Holy Shit!!!

He looks Badass!!!

Can we get a parts list?

 

[lancelot]

SNAAAAAAAAAAAAAAKE EATAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!!!!!!1!!1!1!!!

 

[K-Tiger]

Looks like Jungle Duke legs on a Viper torso. I'd say the pistol belt is Dragon, but if it's not I'd sure like to find a source for it.


Not seeing any brown in the tigerstripes, and I'm not a fan of functioning sheaths on the suspenders, simply too large and unsightly.

 

[The Willoughbian]

Looks sharp.

 

[Marine_Deadpool]

Looks like Jungle Duke legs on a Viper torso. I'd say the pistol belt is Dragon, but if it's not I'd sure like to find a source for it.


Not seeing any brown in the tigerstripes, and I'm not a fan of functioning sheaths on the suspenders, simply too large and unsightly.

I used very little brown in the tiger stripes. I know that the game uniform had more in it and most tigerstripe does, but I looked at about 20 - 30 different sets of tiger stripe uniforms form the early Vietnam era for reference. Although not completely accurate, it is true to the original design. I may go back an sculpt a smaller fighting knife for his harness and for his legs, but it will more than likely be too small for the hands to hold it.

Added parts list to original post.

 

[Monkeywrench]

Thanks for adding the parts list!

 

[G.I.*EDDIE]

...and I'm not a fan of functioning sheaths on the suspenders, simply too large and unsightly.

Gotta agree with KT on that...I'd prefer scaled non functioning knives/sheaths over functioning monstrosities...same goes for guns/holsters...


That being said,mi think the rest looks fantastic!...really digging the camo work...VERY sharp and crisp...also like the ity bity cord work

 

[lancelot]

Some days, you'll walk, through the rain! Some days, you'll feast, ON a TREE FROOOOoooog!

 

[Marine_Deadpool]

Gotta agree with KT on that...I'd prefer scaled non functioning knives/sheaths over functioning monstrosities...same goes for guns/holsters...


That being said,mi think the rest looks fantastic!...really digging the camo work...VERY sharp and crisp...also like the ity bity cord work

I hear ya. I plan to replace the knife with a custom one. The holster though... there is no replacement for it that I could find. It fits perfectly and even has the US stamp on it.

 

[K-Tiger]

The holster is fine. I've used similar ones. Eddie was referring to functioning ones.

 

[Dr Syn]

Cool custom Naked Snake.

Some days, you'll walk, through the rain! Some days, you'll feast, ON a TREE FROOOOoooog!

Climb THE LADDER.

 

[Obi-Shinobi]

Looks very slick, MD. I always enjoy your work, and this is no let-down.

And that M4 looks like the PTE version, with the really big grip/handle. Those SE hands wouldn't hold anything smaller.

 

[Marine_Deadpool]

Looks very slick, MD. I always enjoy your work, and this is no let-down.

And that M4 looks like the PTE version, with the really big grip/handle. Those SE hands wouldn't hold anything smaller.

PTE M-4, nailed it! That is the line it came from. changes made...

 

[XOC2008]

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[G.I.*EDDIE]

The holster is fine. I've used similar ones. Eddie was referring to functioning ones.

Yup...KT knows what's up

 

[Marine_Deadpool]

Front paged!

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SWEET!!!!!!!!! Thanks for the front page action! I JUST got that camera today, but didn't have time to take any pics. Its a Canon 5D MkII. I had to wait for the Capt they put in charge of our gear to sign it out. I will take some better shot tomorrow and put them in here.

 

[Monkeywrench]

SWEET!!!!!!!!! Thanks for the front page action! I JUST got that camera today, but didn't have time to take any pics. Its a Canon 5D MkII. I had to wait for the Capt they put in charge of our gear to sign it out. I will take some better shot tomorrow and put them in here.

Sounds Great!

 

[Fled74]

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Congrats, MD!

 

[Cloud Strife]

Excellent job, MD! Sharp paint, and excellent choices in parts used, aside from the knife.

 

[Marine_Deadpool]

 

[Monkeywrench]

Badass!! Thanks for sharing the updated pics. They really show off the kickass figure.