G.I. Joe Classified cannon and Cobra vehicles

[Bill DeGeest]

Howdy hey, everybody. I've had plans in my head to do some customs for years now but just never did. For some reason, the Lightyear movie toys sparked something in me, especially the plasma drill and I went on a bit of a run the last couple days. I've seen others doing similar things but these are my takes.

First post is the Joe pseudo FLAK cannon.

For reference, here is the plasma drill:


And here is my Joe version (I need a new camera; images aren't the best):




It's a tight fit but you can get a 6" figure in there. I'm planning making a bunch of different versions like one Cobra and different lines. Black Series Empire, Marvel Legends Hydra, A.I.M., Stark Industries, SHIELD. Blasting Xenomorphs.

The barrel is made from a water brush and can be taken apart and configured differently.

Thanks for checking out my stuff.

[Bill DeGeest]

Next is a quick and dirty repaint of a remote control motorcycle that I think I bought on clearance at Menards years ago. It was neon green where all the red is now and I painted the mufflers and the cowl a gun metal. Pretty much Destro as a motorcycle.

[Bill DeGeest]

And here is the Cobra jet fighter I've decided to call the Fer-De-Lance. Made from a Lightyear Blast and Battle XL-15 that I tore apart and gutted the action feature to make room for 6" figs. Baroness might have fit on her own but Destro never would have.








Nose gun is from an Marvel Legends MCU Hydra/Red Skull and the wing cannons are from guns that comes with Alter Nation Sabotage.

Overall I'm pretty happy with how they have come out. Could use some touch-ups and I'd like to get some decals down the road for them. Maybe add some missiles for the jet.

Original XL-15 for reference:

[NORM]

Those vehicles look great. I don't have the patience or resources to follow through on 1:12 scale vehicles. Even if I did, I'd be kidding myself if I thought I had the room to display them. Your Cobra motorcycle could be a modern day Ferret.

[Bill DeGeest]

Thanks, NORM! Honestly I don't really have the room either but I was compelled to make them.

[pulpy fiction]

Great work! The paint on these are super clean. The red jet really reminds me of the Cobra Stiletto:


You should post these in the Pit's G.I. Joe custom and kitbash thread as well:
https://thefwoosh.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=147&t=95086

[Bill DeGeest]

Thanks much! Yeah, that was the main inspiration for the color scheme. I totally forgot about that thread so also thanks for the reminder. Gonna go post there!