1:1 Indiana Jones In-Progress

[PHArchivist]

You have my very kind permission. :thumbsup

SWEET!

Would be pretty easy to make. Small plastic dish or cup at the top (since the torch has a small depression, maybe run a dowel dwn the center for structural integrity, then just crank out a screen wire cone and paper-mache' the damn thing...

 

[PHArchivist]

Todays progress guys...

More "stone" work on the base

Thsi is the arm. I've stepped the PVC so tha I've created a "plug-in" arm system. This should help hugely when dressing the figure.

Ok... Now I need honest opinions of what you think of the thigh padding. Imagine that the pants will compress the padding slightly.

 

[Trap Joe]

This will become very nice. I love it:$

 

[El Duderino]

I really love how you did that flooring man, looks great.

 

[Ramiel]

Do you mind if I will use a similar system to display my Indy gear (as soon as I have something to display!)?

 

[PHArchivist]

Here's a look at the upper body beginning to take shape... I have the left shoulder in place (not the right yet). I built the shoulders out of 3" PVC 90 degree "corner" pieces (see post #42). They slip fit onto the cross form of the "neck" and "clavicles". The arms will alos slip fit into the shoulders, so I can add the arms on as I dress the final figure.

The jacket is still fitting loosely. It is a 42, and I'm afraid it may be a tad too big for my six-foot tall Indy. However, under the areas that are beginning to be filled out (Howard's cast-in chest, the shoulder piece, etc.) it does look ok. The back of the figure will receive more padding, as will the rest of the chest and thoracic cavity. So the jacket will fill out a bit (I hope!)

The shoulder line (represented by Area A will be slightly higher as the PVC pipe that forms the shoulder gets padded.

The area on the outside of the chest (Area B) looks a little hollow now because there is nothing behind it.

 

[PHArchivist]

Do you mind if I will use a similar system to display my Indy gear (as soon as I have something to display!)?

I'd be honored!

I really love how you did that flooring man, looks great.

:lol You guys are liking the base better than the main subject!

 

[Jedifyfe]

Hey Rob, have you considered just buying a Todd's Costumes jacket that would be the correct size? They are only $150...

I dig this thread and can't wait to see the progress. Are you going to do the "mossy floor stones"?

 

[PHArchivist]

This guy?

http://www.toddscostumes.com/index.html

Fun web site!

Yeah, Brad - the base will get the full "treatment". Should be pretty cool...!

 

[Walter]

Rob,

You do know that you really are my hero. This is beautiful.

-Bryan

 

[PHArchivist]

Bryan - I try...!

Got the pants on tonight... I'm fairly confident I'm on the right track, but man - it's going to take a lot of adjustments, trial and error to get it just right...

For example, here's another angle, and the stance looks slightly awkward.

But here's another good one.

 

[SonOfPumpkinhead]

Put a slight bend in the legs. It won't change the pose at all from the front view but it'll look more natural from the angle you showed in the picture you said looked wierd.

 

[PHArchivist]

The pants are a little long, and will likely get the "Ghetto Hem" with pins.

The jacket swims a little. Especially in the second pic, but in the third pic, i've pulled the side sraps tight as they can go. Looks good from the fron but the back panel of the jacket bunches in a little. Also think the sleeves may need to be shortened a bit, but we'll see once the hands are installed.

Legs need some calf/shin padding and a more pronounced knee, but this can be done by pulling up the pant leg (don't have to remove the pants).

Need to pad the butt and the waist still.

I think I may bring the stance in a bit ore narrow - feet closer together.

But overall it looks like I have the porportions mostly correct.

 

[Jedifyfe]

looking good Rob. Yeah that Todd's site is pretty darn good. I own one of his whips and they are very impressive for only $200. He makes really great jackets for $150 if you ever need one. I think though when you add the torso padding and shirt everything will come together.

Brad

 

[masterjedi322]

The jacket swims a little

A trick I've seen used at malls and such is to use a clothes pin or something similar and pull the jacket tight in the back and pinch it off. From the front, it gives the appearance that the jacket is a tighter fit. It may help you out if you're planning on displaying this against a wall or in the corner.

Sean

 

[Simmon M]

I agree with Jedifyfe, once you start padding out the upper body you'll probably find that the jacket doesn't swim as much as it appears to now.

I would bring in the right leg some. Perhaps modify it so Indy's just standing straight up - meaning, no slant (or a less distinct slant) from that right leg.

Shoulders look natural - I like the slope. Keep these progress pics coming!

 

[PHArchivist]

Put a slight bend in the legs. It won't change the pose at all from the front view but it'll look more natural from the angle you showed in the picture you said looked wierd.

Yeah -- I tried to do so, but with the pants and padding, the bend in the right leg is (so far) lost...

 

[PHArchivist]

I agree with Jedifyfe, once you start padding out the upper body you'll probably find that the jacket doesn't swim as much as it appears to now.

I would bring in the right leg some. Perhaps modify it so Indy's just standing straight up - meaning, no slant (or a less distinct slant) from that right leg.

Shoulders look natural - I like the slope. Keep these progress pics coming!

Agreed, Simmon - I think the stand does need some tweaking. That's the hardest part because I', running screws through flanges, then through the soles of the shoes and on down into the plywood. So to adjust, I need to basically disconnect the entire figure from the base, and it get's wobbly!

The shoulders are a combination of Chewie15 's awesome sculpt (the sculpted trapezoids work wonderfully), and my - ahem - ingenius shoulder system (I got lucky at Home Depot and found the perfect plumbing piece). But thank you; I like the way the jacket drapes off the shoulder, and feel it is one of the most natural elements of the figure thus far.

looking good Rob. Yeah that Todd's site is pretty darn good.

I talked to them yesterday! Ii toook the plunge and ordered up an HJ! Can't wait to get the hat!

 

[cking]

Rob,

Not sure if the pants are falling down in the pics, but they look pretty low slung at the moment.
The bottom of the jacket (at the front) should hang below the pants waistband / belt by approx 4 inches. Currently, it's making his legs look pretty short in my opinion.

Cheers,

Chris

 

[PHArchivist]

Rob,

Not sure if the pants are falling down in the pics, but they look pretty low slung at the moment.
The bottom of the jacket (at the front) should hang below the pants waistband / belt by approx 4 inches. Currently, it's making his legs look pretty short in my opinion.

Cheers,

Chris

Most definitely low slung! I was impetuous and wanted to see the figure with the pants on, so did so prior to building up the waist and stomach.

I'll be wrapping the pelvic area with padding tonight (I'm using simple quilt batting), which should allow the pants to rest higher up. The waist band of the trousers will be at or slightly above the lowest visible plywood cross-sectional in the pics.

All this is exactly what I meant when I said "lots of adjustments and trial and error". Where the pants rest on the figure, the final length of the pants, whether or not the jacket will need alterations -- all these factors will meter out and be determined as I go (check the quote in my RPF signature!)...