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10-28-2008, 12:59 AM | #1 |
Cobra Viper
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I have never made a custom in my life. Where do I start? How do you paint them? The stuff you guys make is amazing.
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10-28-2008, 01:04 AM | #2 |
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I would start by asking some of the best custom makers on this site. To not offend anyone if i miss someone, i won't name anybody, but we have got some pure talent on these boards. I would also check out the custom forums and look at the work that has been done. Some even post their formulas for them...
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10-28-2008, 10:26 AM | #3 |
Burn The Earth
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I always just look at a figure and think what would be a good combination from other figures
i dont do normal customs like alot of guys do though i like to come up with somthing new that not thought of and always prep figure pieces before painting a ex-acto and dremel are your friends and there is so much stuff avalaible to use for materials i would experiment thats how some of my best customs happen just remember your imagination is the best tool!!!
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10-28-2008, 10:28 AM | #4 |
Burn The Earth
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i would start by asking some of the best custom makers on this site. To not offend anyone if i miss someone, i won't name anybody, but we have got some pure talent on these boards. I would also check out the custom forums and look at the work that has been done. Some even post their formulas for them...
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10-28-2008, 10:37 AM | #5 |
Solo Operative
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Definitely checked the tutorials pinned in this section. Start with 25th figure disassembley.
Then just think about what figure you want to make and what parts would help make that figure, whether its an already created character from G.I.Joe or even another property, or if its an original character of yours. Then check the paint tutorial. Then check the photo tutorial. Then post it here.
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10-28-2008, 11:01 AM | #6 |
Cobra Viper
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Location: californie
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Read the stickies above this thread, first and foremost. The sculpting sticky is very valuable. Look at what everyone else has contributed in the way of customs and soon your own ideas should begin to sprout! And have fun, you'll probably wreck a few joes in the learning curve but don't worry. It's all part of growing your own techniques and style.
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10-28-2008, 07:54 PM | #7 |
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The best way to learn is to DO!
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