Prime 1: Predator - Jungle Hunter 1:3

[Halcyon]

Originally Posted by candyrocket786

I had some AIM grease that I use on my versa climber and applied that on both pegs. Took a few mins and it was on the base.

I didn't bother with the house plants yet, but he's up on the custom pedestal.
and... screw buying anymore of these. I'm good with the Jungle Hunter.

Congrats


Small warning for every collector. The water (clear resin) scratches easily, so i would not put anything on the watereffect itself.
My base arrived with many scratches on the water, bcs someone repacked the box and there was some sand/dust grinding underneath the 3M paper
Many scratches and dull spots like with mine, are very hard to fix yourself.

[Python]

Originally Posted by azurepred

I've never seen the Prime "1/4" in person, but since you have all 3, what sounds more appealing to you.....getting the big game version from Prime with stock paint or getting the regular SWS maquette (regular) and having it completely repainted?

I used to have the Ex and was kind of sad to sell it because it was my first statue purchase, but I always wanted to get it repainted and maybe have the base customized a bit. I would probably have rubber quills added to it, as well.

Do you know what, that should be a tough question because the SWS is so iconic, and has real pedigree behind it. But it's not, given those options, I'd get the BGCA. Don't get me wrong, the SWS is still fantastic, but the modern statues have so much more detail and refinement. If the BGCA had the mask from the SWS, it would be phenomenal! As it is, I probably will sell my SWS EX at some point, I have no plans to ever move on the BGCA, even since I got the 1/3 JH. The 1/3 is definitely the superior statue in terms of details and paint obviously, but it's just too big and unweildly, the 1/4 is still huge and impressive, but you can move it around and enjoy it without too much worry. It's the perfect middle ground really, and even though I didn't love the pose early on, it grew on me a lot, I love it now, it's still up these as my favourite statue even though the heads are the wrong shade and the mask is annoyingly textured. The pros definitely outweigh those issues and I use the Gort mask anyway. I really should try to get them all next to each other actually. But any of those three statues alone are fantastic to own.

[azurepred]

Originally Posted by Python

Do you know what, that should be a tough question because the SWS is so iconic, and has real pedigree behind it. But it's not, given those options, I'd get the BGCA. Don't get me wrong, the SWS is still fantastic, but the modern statues have so much more detail and refinement. If the BGCA had the mask from the SWS, it would be phenomenal! As it is, I probably will sell my SWS EX at some point, I have no plans to ever move on the BGCA, even since I got the 1/3 JH. The 1/3 is definitely the superior statue in terms of details and paint obviously, but it's just too big and unweildly, the 1/4 is still huge and impressive, but you can move it around and enjoy it without too much worry. It's the perfect middle ground really, and even though I didn't love the pose early on, it grew on me a lot, I love it now, it's still up these as my favourite statue even though the heads are the wrong shade and the mask is annoyingly textured. The pros definitely outweigh those issues and I use the Gort mask anyway. I really should try to get them all next to each other actually. But any of those three statues alone are fantastic to own.

Thanks for your opinion. Do you recall how many boxes the regular of the BGCA came in? Maybe if I find a damaged regular for a big discount down the road, I could just have that repaired and repainted, but damn, it would pricey. I'm having my other 1/3 JH Bio smoothed out, so I would probably do the same for the BGCA as well.

[dao2]

Originally Posted by Python

Do you know what, that should be a tough question because the SWS is so iconic, and has real pedigree behind it. But it's not, given those options, I'd get the BGCA. Don't get me wrong, the SWS is still fantastic, but the modern statues have so much more detail and refinement. If the BGCA had the mask from the SWS, it would be phenomenal! As it is, I probably will sell my SWS EX at some point, I have no plans to ever move on the BGCA, even since I got the 1/3 JH. The 1/3 is definitely the superior statue in terms of details and paint obviously, but it's just too big and unweildly, the 1/4 is still huge and impressive, but you can move it around and enjoy it without too much worry. It's the perfect middle ground really, and even though I didn't love the pose early on, it grew on me a lot, I love it now, it's still up these as my favourite statue even though the heads are the wrong shade and the mask is annoyingly textured. The pros definitely outweigh those issues and I use the Gort mask anyway. I really should try to get them all next to each other actually. But any of those three statues alone are fantastic to own.

I have all 3 and would drop the SWS in a heartbeat. In fact if anyone wants it and is local to VD/MD/DC and have cash hit me up :P

Originally Posted by azurepred

Thanks for your opinion. Do you recall how many boxes the regular of the BGCA came in?

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[azurepred]

Originally Posted by dao2

I have all 3 and would drop the SWS in a heartbeat. In fact if anyone wants it and is local to VD/MD/DC and have cash hit me up :P



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I do miss mine, but I sold if right before I ordered the 1/3 JH. I got top dollar at the time, so I can't complain.

Thanks, I'll have to look up a unboxing video to see what comes in the boxes. Shipping 2 huge boxes back and forth would be double ouch.

[Blade3327]

I imagine the SWS would be easier to repaint and re-net due to its more open pose. That and its accuracy make it the ideal candidate in my book.

[azurepred]

Originally Posted by Blade3327

I imagine the SWS would be easier to repaint and re-net due to its more open pose. That and its accuracy make it the ideal candidate in my book.

You're definitely right about the pose, but I've been told in the past that artists don't actually remove the netting. I could be remembering wrong if someone wants to correct me.

[Halcyon]

Originally Posted by azurepred

Thanks for your opinion. Do you recall how many boxes the regular of the BGCA came in? Maybe if I find a damaged regular for a big discount down the road, I could just have that repaired and repainted, but damn, it would pricey. I'm having my other 1/3 JH Bio smoothed out, so I would probably do the same for the BGCA as well.

The 1:4 BGCA is a great statue.

If prime just had done better QC on the body color (lighter skin and some semi gloss like they advertised) this would have gotten the same praise as the 1:3 now.
You prob only have to use one of the boxes.
bcs imo the base is great and does not need a (real pro) repaint. There are some minor things on the base you can easily upgrade yourself. Like the color of the animal skulls on the base. But the mud and the rocks and especially main rock itself are perfect already.

90% of the youtub vids and random pictures you can't see the nice multi tone paintwork (like small white specs over the blueish and grey rockbase and main branches have four colors. Here is a picture i just found where the color is close as you would see it real life.





this is the box layout (one box has double layer).

[azurepred]

Originally Posted by Halcyon

The 1:4 BGCA is a great statue.

If prime just had done better QC on the body color (lighter skin and some semi gloss like they advertised) this would have gotten the same praise as the 1:3 now.
You prob only have to use one of the boxes.
bcs imo the base is great and does not need a (real pro) repaint. There are some minor things on the base you can easily upgrade yourself. Like the color of the animal skulls on the base. But the mud and the rocks and especially main rock itself are perfect already.

90% of the youtub vids and random pictures you can't see the nice multi tone paintwork (like small white specs over the blueish and grey rockbase and main branches have four colors. Here is a picture i just found where the color is close as you would see it real life.





this is the box layout (one box has double layer).

Thanks for the info. I agree, the base probably doesn't need to be touched, but it looks like all the heads are in box 2, so it won't matter if I go regular or DX. Both boxes would still need to be shipped. Damn, the more I think about it, that whole project with buying the statue is probably going to be at least $4k. I think I could be nuts for doing it, but it would be so bad ass.

[Halcyon]

Originally Posted by azurepred

Thanks for the info. I agree, the base probably doesn't need to be touched, but it looks like all the heads are in box 2, so it won't matter if I go regular or DX. Both boxes would still need to be shipped.

The box with the body and loose mask also have two headstands in it and the hole for the large leaves is big and box is deep. Probably could arrange/reshape styro a bit holding the two bare heads (the gort and the underside of mask portrait are both not needed for repaint right?)

So already some money saved (less to paint and ship)