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Title: 3.75'' Sigma 6 HISS and Cobra Trooper
Post by: Oreobuilder on September 13, 2010, 07:38:59 PM

I figured it was time to show Sigma 6 some love. Granted the show was... not up to our expectations and the scale change... ruffled a few feathers. However, I believe that there were some very cool designs that came out of the Sigma 6 era.

For one thing, the DTC HISS is, IMHO, probably the best rendition of Cobra's iconic tank since version 2. The Sigma 6 version was scaled to fit the 2.5'' figures. It included the driver (who was referred to as Cobra Trooper in the cartoon).

Since, these toys exist only in 2.5'' scale, I decided to make my own. I still have a few touch-ups, details and stickers to add. I still have to paint those fuel tanks on the side and I'm still convinced that I can find a better helmet for the trooper, but I'm pretty happy with the way these turned out. As always, feel free to comment.  :-)

OB

(http://http://www.majhost.com/gallery/kevinz/Customs/Sigma6-HISS/cobra_trooper_01.jpg)
(http://http://www.majhost.com/gallery/kevinz/Customs/Sigma6-HISS/sigma_hiss_00.jpg)
(http://http://www.majhost.com/gallery/kevinz/Customs/Sigma6-HISS/sigma_hiss_01.jpg)
(http://http://www.majhost.com/gallery/kevinz/Customs/Sigma6-HISS/sigma_hiss_02.jpg)

Title: Re: 3.75'' Sigma 6 HISS and Cobra Trooper
Post by: B on September 13, 2010, 07:48:22 PM

spectacular!!  That is amazing work.

Title: Re: 3.75'' Sigma 6 HISS and Cobra Trooper
Post by: bandonov on September 13, 2010, 08:46:59 PM

Very Nice Work!  I still claim that Sigma6 is the Go-Bots version of GI Joe!

Title: Re: 3.75'' Sigma 6 HISS and Cobra Trooper
Post by: Oreobuilder on September 13, 2010, 09:33:31 PM

Thanks guys, I'm glad you like them. I wasn't sure about the trooper.  :)

I know S6 isn't everyone's cup of tea, but I think that there were some pretty cool elements. I've always wondered why Hasbro hasn't revisited that trooper in 3 3/4''.

OB

Title: Re: 3.75'' Sigma 6 HISS and Cobra Trooper
Post by: morgardee on September 13, 2010, 10:06:35 PM

Is that a Star Wars blaster?

Very nice work.

You get a timbit.

Title: Re: 3.75'' Sigma 6 HISS and Cobra Trooper
Post by: 5h4rK on September 13, 2010, 10:21:36 PM

Very very nice work.. very true to the original! Nice job OB!

Title: Re: 3.75'' Sigma 6 HISS and Cobra Trooper
Post by: Oreobuilder on September 14, 2010, 05:22:45 AM

Quote from: "morgardee"

Is that a Star Wars blaster?

Very nice work.

You get a timbit.

Thanks. Yup, Star Wars blaster is from one of the Battle Droids I think. I figured that it fit in pretty well with Sigma's futuristic look.

The chest armor is also Star Wars, from a Clone Trooper.

OB