Quick Ace repaint

[Eopie Herder]

I know it's been done, but I really hated the spaceman Ace, so he got a makeover. I used Tamiya Light Grey, Light Sea Grey, Khaki Drab and flat black. His helmet came from the pilot included in the BBI F-16 Falcon, which is Ace's new ride. Like I said, easy repaint with some black wash and drybrushing.

http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll45/eopie-herder/custom%20joes/DSCF7066.jpg

http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll45/eopie-herder/custom%20joes/DSCF7067.jpg

http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll45/eopie-herder/custom%20joes/DSCF7068.jpg

http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll45/eopie-herder/custom%20joes/DSCF7069.jpg

[Eopie Herder]

Here he is in the F-16...


http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll45/eopie-herder/custom%20joes/DSCF7070.jpg

http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll45/eopie-herder/custom%20joes/DSCF7071.jpg

http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll45/eopie-herder/custom%20joes/DSCF7072.jpg

http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll45/eopie-herder/custom%20joes/DSCF7073.jpg

[daremo]

That looks Awesome!

[Commando]

The face looks great did you repaint the eyes and hair?

[ceraurus]

Now that's spectacular!

[Amberbratt]

someoine should do a ace with black hair and blue gray uniform like the old cartoon

[Eopie Herder]

Thanks everyone! Yes, I did repaint the eyes, but I didn't touch the hair. I was going to redo the whole face, but thought better of it since he is going to have the helmet going on and coming off.

[Tiger_Force_Dude]

nice paint job...how did you paint the joints tho...everytime i paint it the paint like comes off when i move the joints...maybe im using the wrong paint if so what is the best paint to use??

[Eopie Herder]

I like Tamiya and Liquitex as they tend to be a little stronger. Also a little sealer helps, though Ace has not yet been sealed. But, for the joints I like to thin the paint a little and paint it several times, almost like you are staining the joint instead of painting it.

[G.I.Eddie]

nice job...although he is not classicly painted he just looks better and more like a pilot...the helmet really helps...

[MAJOR WOLF]

Now that is how a Pilot is supposed to look! Great Job!

[xhairs]

great job man he looks great.

[electrikwarrior]

it's funny what a simple repaint does to that particular ace... good choice of colors.

[GrenadierStinny]

That is seriously, seriously awesome.

[Shin Densetsu]

More pics of the Falcon and Ace! Coincidentally, enough, that was Ace's fighter prior to joining G.I. Joe!

[Magnus Prime]

Looks Great!

[Cirano_zen]

oh that looks awsome. I dont like the spaceman look either.. im feeling moticated to copy your work sir!, good job!

[tkprime]

Now that's a custom done Right!

[darthdoug]

With the modifications you made it got me thinking... wouldn't it be great to see a dog fight in the new movie with your style ace and wild weasel? I'll add that to my "please God?" list.