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Creative => Customs Gallery => Topic started by: Tiermann on December 17, 2005, 22:08:41

Title: Nobleman
Post by: Tiermann on December 17, 2005, 22:08:41

I am very happy with the combination of the Spanish Method and a pair of pliers I have found that fit exactly around a klicky head. So now that I can crack them apart more comfortably you will be seing more customs from me I think.
Here is one I did this month, a nobleman:

(http://www.animobil.info/pboard/nblfronta.jpg)

(http://www.animobil.info/pboard/nblback.jpg)

(http://www.animobil.info/pboard/nblfrontb.jpg)

Title: Re: Nobleman
Post by: playmofire on December 17, 2005, 22:32:05

He looks very good, Tim.  Did you paint the cloak that colour?

Title: Re: Nobleman
Post by: Meg on December 18, 2005, 01:20:51

Hi Time,
You have made a very smart noble man

I have yet to make the spanish method work for me

M

Title: Re: Nobleman
Post by: Sylvia on December 18, 2005, 12:03:39

Gorgeous! This is a viking torso, right? :)
 
Really nice combination of parts, Tim! I still rely on the hands-on disassembly method myself (or is it Hans-on?:eh?:). Glad you found something that works for you. I remember how excited I was when I first cracked a klicky. <:> It takes away a lot of the customising barriers and allows you to fully explore your creativity. 8-) :yup:

Title: Re: Nobleman
Post by: Morgan on December 18, 2005, 17:17:06

A nice nobleman  :)

Title: Re: Nobleman
Post by: Little Jo on December 18, 2005, 21:52:54

Yes, very noble this guy. Well made and a good combination of colors.

Title: Re: Nobleman
Post by: Richard on December 18, 2005, 23:18:36

I really like your "Nobleman," Tim ...

A splendid figure that would be a great addition any Playmobil Medieval collection ...   :wow: ... :wow: ...  :wow: ...

All the best and Happy Holidays,
Richard

Title: Re: Nobleman
Post by: David on December 20, 2005, 20:25:05

Man is he noble!  :wow:

A very nice custom. I love the colour combination.

Guarrenzino

Title: Re: Nobleman
Post by: Maddy on December 23, 2005, 22:03:47

Hi,
 He's really good. Silly question from a newbie, whats the spanish method of cracking, is it easier than doing it by hand?

Title: Re: Nobleman
Post by: Sylvia on December 23, 2005, 22:11:09

No questions are silly, Maddy! ;)
You'll find a little more info on that method in this topic: Disassembly, the "Spanish" way (http://www.playmofriends.com/forum/index.php?topic=121.0) :)

Title: Re: Nobleman
Post by: Maddy on December 23, 2005, 22:33:23

thanks for the quick reply, struggled a bit at first but got hte hang of it now. I've done three in no time. Better get them back together before my little niece see's them tomorrow :o

Title: Re: Nobleman
Post by: playmofire on December 24, 2005, 07:50:28

Quote from: Maddy on December 23, 2005, 22:33:23

thanks for the quick reply, struggled a bit at first but got hte hang of it now. I've done three in no time.

Am I the only person who can't get the "Spanish method" to work? :(

Title: Re: Nobleman
Post by: Meg on December 25, 2005, 14:50:51

No, I have tried several times.
I just cant seem to get the head to pop off using rubber bands/elstics

I was hoping to find a way to "crack" open the original females.
They are very difficult, and I usually destroy their tops, which makes it useless for me.

Title: Re: Nobleman
Post by: Tiermann on December 25, 2005, 17:54:48

Well the rubber bands can't do the job by themselves - they are just a help to increase the pressure and make it easier to pull the head off using another tool. Gordon, have you tried using it in combination with your pincers? I think it makes it easier.

Title: Re: Nobleman
Post by: Psyche on December 26, 2005, 01:55:36

Lovely custom Tim! Glad you've gotten crackin'!

Quote from: Maddy on December 23, 2005, 22:33:23

I've done three in no time. Better get them back together before my little niece see's them tomorrow :o

LOL! Don't let her find her klickies in disarray Maddy! Kids can be tough. ;)

Title: Re: Nobleman
Post by: Sir Gareth on December 27, 2005, 10:23:29

I agree with others that combination of parts works well together.

A nice looking figure. :)

Title: Re: Nobleman
Post by: mi-chi on February 21, 2006, 17:32:42

Regardless what method you use - this nobleman looks good anyway. I tried the Spanish method with decent success before I got to know the "Hands-on" method. Good job.  :)

Title: Re: Nobleman
Post by: oberasbach4 on February 26, 2006, 01:28:06

Very nice! (and incredibly noble) :yup:

Title: Re: Nobleman
Post by: Captain Henry on February 26, 2006, 01:53:06

Wow! That is a very nice looking nobleman. Excellent use of color to maintain a theme - I love it!

BTW, did you ever tell us if the cape was painted, or if it is original PM?

Title: Re: Nobleman
Post by: Tiermann on February 26, 2006, 21:18:29

The cape is original but it came out of a parts play package so I am not sure what set it is from.
Thanks for the kind comments, Hopefully I will get to working on something else again soon.

Title: Re: Nobleman
Post by: Sylvia on February 26, 2006, 22:35:35

I think this is the part number for the blue cloak: 30 07 8740 (http://www.playmodb.org/cgi-bin/showpart.pl?partnum=30-07-8740).
Wouldn't have found it so fast without Heather's amazing database! 8-)

Title: Re: Nobleman
Post by: Gyps on March 02, 2006, 17:10:14

These customisations are fantastic!  I like the way you've used your styrene to add to the figures...I'm really looking forward to seeing your next masterpiece :D  Thanks for sharing!

Title: Re: Nobleman
Post by: Tiermann on October 12, 2006, 15:18:24

I want royalties!  ;D

(http://www.animobil.info/pboard/4177.jpg)
from the new boxed accessory sets.

Could be coincidence - the only forum I posted this one on is here by the way, so perhaps we are being watched  :hmm:

Title: Re: Nobleman
Post by: FireChief on October 12, 2006, 21:00:22

Hey Tiermann,  ;D

That is awsome. I can't tell a difference between the two.  8}


Ben

Title: Re: Nobleman
Post by: Sir Gareth on October 12, 2006, 21:47:58

They are very similar aren't they.  :hmm:

 I'm sure some of the design staff do look at the forums and take ideas from custom made pieces. However according to the book Playmobil have things in the planning stages years before we see them and any similarities to peoples designs are just coincidences.

Title: Re: Nobleman
Post by: Little Jo on October 13, 2006, 04:14:15

Cool that's really stunning  :o

Didn't noticed the similarity.

Title: Re: Nobleman
Post by: Captain Henry on October 13, 2006, 19:37:39

Hmmmm.... first the baby zebras, now this. :hmm:

For the record Tim, I prefer your version - I am no a fan of the golden boots...

Title: Re: Nobleman
Post by: Richard on October 14, 2006, 21:10:49

You can bet that they're watching us !!!

And, we're watching them ...  8}

 :wave:

Title: Re: Nobleman
Post by: arab warrior on October 23, 2006, 05:11:43

They might even be fans as well!!
And be undercover here on the board as we speak :yup:

Title: Re: Nobleman
Post by: Sylvia on October 23, 2006, 09:10:50

Wow! The resemblance is quite striking! :o
Surely it's more than just a co-incidence. ;D

Title: Re: Nobleman
Post by: CountBogro on November 03, 2006, 22:44:25

He is wonderfull, Tim !!!!
Though I can not help feeling that I have seen him before  ;)

Bogro