Has anyone done any repaints?

[Snowjob00]

I am not at all into custom figures making but thought I would do a better paint job on all the figs. Basically just drybrushing to give some extra shadow and depth. I will post some pictures when I get done but wondering if anyone else thought the paint could be better.
I will probably also fill those screws in the legs.

[Driftbot]

i've done a couple touch-ups here and there.
havent dry brushed anything though. might give it a shot with shipwreck to give more of a dungaree apperance to his pants.
i've seen some nice drybrush work done to beach head that brings out the ribs of his sweater. i just need to find the right color of green.

my touch ups have been little stuff like gold tips on Gung Ho's 40mm grenades, black fuse caps on SE's (v2) grenades, dark green pants for lady jaye, and that's really about it. otherwise its just been marauder inc upgrades for my 25th joes.

oh yesterday i painted legion SS copmpletely black. works great for a typical looking ninja!

post your pics!

[Snowjob00]

I didn't have a lot of time but ended up starting a few. I put a clear coat over Destro to give his suit a leather look and then repainted his head in shiny chrome leaving the eyes the same color. I didnt like the green eyes at all. This looks way better. Not that cheap silver looking water based paint.
I also did the same to Cobra Commander's mask. Again much better looking. Then I applied a clear coat although a bit more subtle to him and his helmet to bring out more highlights. I will probably go with a much shinier coat on his helmet later to make it stand out.
I did the dreadnok up very cool. He has some chrome features like the skulls on his shin guards and belt buckle along with the shoulder guard. His glasses are redone with black lenses and look much better to me. I will have to post some pics when I have time.

p.s. I wouldn't touch them if I didn't have confidence in my painting ability where I knew they would look improved.

[Kambei]

Repainted the 25th Snake Eyes in black. Didn't like the grey colour it came in:

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b317/Kambei/Snake%20Eyes%20and%20Scarlett/se.jpg

The sword is from www.goodtogocustoms.com in the store.

[G.I.Eddie]

first thing...how do you "drydust"?

second thing...where did you get chrome paint that actually looks chrome Snowjob00?

[AirborneRigger]

I've done:

Tiger Force Flint
Python Trooper
Ninja Force Storm Shadow
Urban Camoed Alley Viper

and I have a few others in the works as we speak, as well as one that's complete but I'm won't reveal yet due to something I'm working on to accompany it.

[AirborneRigger]

TF Flint and Python Trooper

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b330/abn4584/GIJoe%20Customs/25A%20Python%20Patrol%20Trooper/PythonTrooper001.jpg

Ninja Force SS and Alley Viper

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b330/abn4584/GIJoe%20Customs/25th%20Ninja%20Force%20SS/GIJoeCustoms001.jpg

[tkprime]

I like your style, but the alley viper while cool and all needs a shield (I always dug that shield).

[G.I.Eddie]

first thing...how do you "drydust"?

second thing...where did you get chrome paint that actually looks chrome Snowjob00?


Anybody?

[DarthBrett]

I gave my CC a white stripe on his helmet. I painted Shipwrecks shoes and straps and belt black. I repainted both Snake-Eyes black. I gave Destro a glossier finish so it's a leathery look now (as somebody else already stated they did, too). I repainted Firefly completely to be a lot darker. Lots of little touch ups on almost all of the figures.

[Monkeywrench]

TF Flint and Python Trooper

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b330/abn4584/GIJoe%20Customs/25A%20Python%20Patrol%20Trooper/PythonTrooper001.jpg

Ninja Force SS and Alley Viper

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b330/abn4584/GIJoe%20Customs/25th%20Ninja%20Force%20SS/GIJoeCustoms001.jpg


The Flint and Officer look incredible!

[Driftbot]

python trooper ROCKS! i love it! good job on ninja force SS too. he was my favorite in the comics. i've been thinking about how to do a SE form the same era (black/blue/grey w/red goggles)

i'll post up some of my pics in a sec.
repainted legions SS all black for generic ninja purposes
lady jay has dark green pants for my eventual 'toon version custom

i think i'll try repainting CC's mask and destro's head then gloss coating. sounds like its just what they need!

bonus customizer's tip:
for painting heads, get yourself some bendable wire, or some solder, make a coffe-mug sized "lasso", then bend the "tail" upwards, kink the tail at the top so you can pop a head on there to paint without it getting stuck to your painting surface! works great! pics in a sec...

okay here are some pics...

green pants Lady Jaye (next up is brown boots and a GI Jane head swap with brown hair)

http://i20.tinypic.com/2e5pnyc.jpg


typical generic ninja

http://i2.tinypic.com/6kqlzig.jpg


CC with gloss clear helmet and mask (cant tell much of a difference, really)
and yes he's holding marauder inc's MEGATRON painted with gloss silver

http://i18.tinypic.com/6p84d91.jpg

more later gotta go to work!

first thing...how do you "drydust"?

second thing...where did you get chrome paint that actually looks chrome Snowjob00?


Anybody?

oh man sorry i forgot to answer this for ya.
its mostly used for weathering or making things look worn out.
you take a color lighter than what it already is, dip your brush in the paint and then wipe it on a paper towel until its pretty much try but still has some of the color on it, then you just lightly "dust" over the parts you want worn.
this works great when used with silver on black weapons. gives them a nice "tools of war" look.

[Snowjob00]

Sorry Eddie,
I havent checked my own post in awhile. Yes, drybrushing is basically unthinned paint that you dip your brush in and then wipe almost dry. You then brush lightly across the surface and hit the higher parts being careful not to hit all the creases, that naturally gives shadows and such.

The chrome paint I used is not a water based but the spray. What I do then is spray into the cover until you get a pool of the paint. You can then dip your brush in and you have to be careful and quick before it dries. Touching the surface it will sort of flow on and you have to drag it around. You do not want to overwork it or it will lose its chrome property and your brush will leave a print in it as it sets up. Sorry if that doesn't make sense. The only thing you can do is try it on some old action figures first and you will understand once you get the feel of it.

When I have more time I will post some pics, the Destro head looks really cool shiny.

[Snowjob00]

A couple more things, be sure you also have some thinner on hand to clean your brush or it will be toast! Also make sure you are able to set the figure up and in a place it will be able to dry a good amount of time as it will be a fairly thick coat, if you touch it too soon you will have a permanent thumb print in...(based on my years of painting experience I know)

[Kambei]

SPC Airborne: saw the Python Trooper and the Tiger Force Flint and my thought was: nice tight paint jobs, they look good. Then I saw the NInja Force Storm Shadow. Wow:eek:! That is going to be copied. I always preferred that costume to the version 2. Looking at the repaint of Beach Head, that would make a great Shockwave.

Driftbot: That ninja is a simple but really elegant repaint. The work is so tight, it looks production. Works really well and looks natural.

[Driftbot]

really? thanks!
i am kinda miffed it turned out semi-glossy.
i used flat black paint, and hit the parts with flat spray clear before i re-assembled. was really going for a cloth look but ohwell.
its my first full repaint, and first time fully taking apart a 25th figure. once you cut through the glue on the torso with an exacto knife, it pops open easy as pie!
oh and i should have sanded the shoulder swivels. got some rubbing issues there. torso joint has some rubbing too.
otherwise, i'm really happy with my generic ninja! i recommend it to anyone with extra red ninjas or legion stormies laying around!


ohhh yeah! forgot to show my little head-painting rig!
this thing is SUPER handy!

http://i9.tinypic.com/6tc3s47.jpg

http://i12.tinypic.com/8efydn7.jpg

[G.I.Eddie]

thanks for the update guys (finally...HAHA)...i tried the dry brush/dust on some guns and it came out pretty good...i'll practice a little bit more before itry it out on any figs...
Snowjob, i didn't try the chrome yet, but i completely understand what you're saying...what brand are you using?

[Snowjob00]

I'm not sure what the brand is. Pretty much any good quality paint would work.

[gunslingercbr]

My only repaint so far, but more to come:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v88/gunslingercbr/manleh-front.jpg

[Driftbot]

that looks awesome!
i've seen it in your sig but now that its bigger the details are great!
love the camo!

i've always been curious how you custom carback guys get a bubble back onto the card like that?
:confused:

[AirborneRigger]

Got a couple of Action Force repaints.

Check out my custom Quarrel, Hunter, and Jammer!

http://www.joesightings.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=6759
http://www.joesightings.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=6760
http://www.joesightings.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=6761

[SHIPWRECK"N"POLLY]

Dear Mr. spcAirborne how may i purchase some of those python officers from you they are exquissset and sssssupurb!

[SgtSlaughter]

Heres a Firefly with reversed camo, camera flash makes it look more blue than gray but in person looks much better.
Stalkers bodysuit didnt cut it for me so heres my version.
Zartan, I went with more of a DD look.

[AirborneRigger]

Dear Mr. spcAirborne how may i purchase some of those python officers from you they are exquissset and sssssupurb!
Well, I only have one and the green on the torso had to be mixed and was a pain in the ass. But, if you provide the Cobra Officer, I'll work something out. Email me at airborne4584@msn.com. Just remember, the Cobra Officer body is the Python Trooper and the Cobra Trooper body is the Python Officer. I'll do the Python Officers by request as well but you must provide the Cobra Trooper.

[G.I.Eddie]

Got a couple of Action Force repaints.

Check out my custom Quarrel, Hunter, and Jammer!

http://www.joesightings.com/forums/i...showtopic=6759
http://www.joesightings.com/forums/i...showtopic=6760
http://www.joesightings.com/forums/i...showtopic=6761
these links aren't working for me?...it says "oops"

[AirborneRigger]

these links aren't working for me?...it says "oops"
They work now! ;)

[AirborneRigger]

Holiday Lady Jaye!!

This custom was my wife's idea and I ran with it! I wish Hasbro would start doing some exclusive stuff like this like they do with the Star Wars line. I also have the figure up on Ebay, so go BID ON IT (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=320196474630)!

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b330/abn4584/GIJoe%20Customs/Holiday%20LJ/LJsanta005.jpg
http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b330/abn4584/GIJoe%20Customs/Holiday%20LJ/LJsanta007.jpg
http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b330/abn4584/GIJoe%20Customs/Holiday%20LJ/LJsanta009.jpg
http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b330/abn4584/GIJoe%20Customs/Holiday%20LJ/LJsanta012.jpg

[AirborneRigger]

With Flint...

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b330/abn4584/GIJoe%20Customs/Holiday%20LJ/HolidayLJ.jpg

[G.I.Eddie]

SPC, your paint looks like it came from Hasbro, but better...it's not bumpy looking or anything...great job!

[Driftbot]

They work now! ;)

i just tried to check these out and got the "OOPS!" also. are these the same ones that are on ebay now?

[G.I.Eddie]

this is what i have done with my 2 extra CC's...
i had to sacrifice two regular troops though:(
i may give him some more gold accents...
any thoughts on a sweet gun for this guy?

http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc92/mredd21/H034.jpg

[AirborneRigger]

i just tried to check these out and got the "OOPS!" also. are these the same ones that are on ebay now?
They are the ones on ebay.

Also, did you try the links in my original post or G. I. Eddie's post saying they don't work b/c the ones in my post work for me.

[G.I.Eddie]

They are the ones on ebay.

Also, did you try the links in my original post or G. I. Eddie's post saying they don't work b/c the ones in my post work for me.

yours work for me too SPC, but like you said, mine do not

[DESTRO]

this is what i have done with my 2 extra CC's...
i had to sacrifice two regular troops though:(
i may give him some more gold accents...
any thoughts on a sweet gun for this guy?

http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc92/mredd21/H034.jpg

I like that Idea. I will be doing that tonight.

[Xerofall]

any thoughts on a sweet gun for this guy?

Yes!!!

This one...

http://i24.ebayimg.com/01/i/04/ba/08/dd_2.JPG

Or this one...

http://i4.ebayimg.com/04/i/000/7d/3f/1c45_2.JPG

Or this one...

http://i2.ebayimg.com/01/i/06/99/ec/a2_2.JPG

From http://www.marauderinc.com/servlet/StoreFront

[G.I.Eddie]

Yes!!!

This one...

http://i24.ebayimg.com/01/i/04/ba/08/dd_2.JPG

Or this one...

http://i2.ebayimg.com/01/i/06/99/ec/a2_2.JPG[/url]

I'm really like'n choice A...for some reason the longer the clip the better I like the gun...no correlation, I swear it!...the "Megatron", as it has come to be know, would only connect this troop more to CC which is the opposite of what I am trying to do…I think choice A is what I will go with, compact and sweet! thanks Xero

[Wyo]

i've always been curious how you custom carback guys get a bubble back onto the card like that?
:confused:

I dont know how Gunslinger does his...but what I do with my 25th figure bubbles for recards is to use laquer thinner to take off the old paper and ink that is stuck on them. You have to be VERY CAREFUL though because lacquer thinner is a solvent and it will melt the plastic if you dont wipe it off quickly.

I havent used any non solvent based cleaners to remove the old materials (such as googone) so I dont know if it works or not. All I know is that the paper and ink left on those bubbles are a pita to get off and it usually takes me about an hour to do one bubble...even with the lacquer thinner.

This is my technique for now anyways.

[Xerofall]

I'm really like'n choice A...for some reason the longer the clip the better I like the gun...no correlation, I swear it!...the "Megatron", as it has come to be know, would only connect this troop more to CC which is the opposite of what I am trying to do…I think choice A is what I will go with, compact and sweet! thanks Xero

As soon as you equip him with the first one, take some pics... I ordered a few of those weapons too and I'm curious to see them with that figure.

[G.I.Eddie]

Xero, i'm still waiting on my order...must be because of Christmas, but i'll be sure to post em' if you haven't already

[G.I.Eddie]

got the gun you recommended Xero, looks good...also, I changed their arm combos a bit...
I gave them both one troop forearm/glove and one CC forearm/glove...
sorry it's blurry, i took it before work this morning with little time to get it just right...
http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc92/mredd21/H051.jpg

[Driftbot]

that has a wicked "tomax and xamot" undertone to it... i like it!

[G.I.Eddie]

that has a wicked "tomax and xamot" undertone to it... i like it!

i swear thats what i was going for since i only have two...i also wish i had opposite legs and harnesses...
ahhh, good enough

[Xerofall]

You know... I was looking at Buzzer's left hand, and I think it might swap the closed fist hand of the black CC. EDIT (their posts are different sizes, so it would require some modifications, bummer.)

The harnesses look wicked cool on those figures... as do the guns.

[GI Guppy]

Heres a Firefly with reversed camo, camera flash makes it look more blue than gray but in person looks much better.
Stalkers bodysuit didnt cut it for me so heres my version.
Zartan, I went with more of a DD look.


What kind of paints did you use for those? I'm in the process of making a 25th Night Creeper, but can't seem to find the right paints for the job.

[SgtSlaughter]

What kind of paints did you use for those? I'm in the process of making a 25th Night Creeper, but can't seem to find the right paints for the job.

Testors Model Masters. I like this paint better than alot of others ive tried but I guess its a matter of opinion. Easy to clean and gives a nice finish.

[GILTYONE]

I would like to see more, I'm sure there is by now!