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04-25-2013, 11:50 PM | #1 |
Cobra Soldier
Join Date: May 2011
Location: Chicago
Posts: 14
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Hey Tankers,
I saw a Haven Trooper custom online and it sorta got me in the mood to try a custom. Now, I have posted some reference material because I am having a difficult time with the colors. (Kudos to the fellow who gave it the first run, I can't seem to find his page anymore) Because of the sheer brown/bloom combination of the in game screen/character model, I wanted a flat/matte combination of colors. I've decided on Testor's Model Masters Acrylics as my paint of choice as a lot of Tankers here swear by it, but I just can't make heads or tails of the catalog. So far I see I need -Base Coat- Black seems obvious -White/Light grey for armor accents -Black/Dark grey for the Body Suit and Helmet -Tan/Khaki for the web gear -Muted Beige for body suit and armor details -Red/Gloss for eyes -Clear Coat Product- No clue here, but something matte/flat. -Sculpting medium- Aves, but Fixit or Apoxie? An item code or color name list from someone experienced with this palette would just make my freakin' night. I'll be placing the order ASAP. **I also posted an Alpha sculpt of the head on the base figure using 20 minute plumbers epoxie as a practice run on the proportions and fit on the neck joint. Mobility is excellent but the face angle is wrong and it is still about 20% too big. I plan on updating as I progress, hoping for a team effort here! |
04-26-2013, 02:14 AM | #2 |
Iron Grenadier
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: SF Bay Area
Posts: 821
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Coming along nicely. I'm looking forward to see how it turns out!
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04-26-2013, 05:22 AM | #3 |
Crimson Guard
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Nowhere, KS.
Posts: 1,672
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I like the project. I think it could use a base resolute scarlett figure and possibly the top half torso of ROC Agent Helix. The proportions would probably look better for the head sculpt.
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04-26-2013, 09:03 PM | #4 |
Cobra Soldier
Join Date: May 2011
Location: Chicago
Posts: 14
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I was thinking about the Helix torso, but I figured the chest strap was in the wrong place and I would have to remove more material from her jacket. Just waiting on my paypal to clear so I can pick up supplies.
I was considering green stuff for the chest webgear, but If the Aves holds sharp enough lines on the practice bodies I may just sculpt it on. I'll wait and see. Mind you, that completed custom is not mine, just the inspiration. I wish I could find it online again to give due credit. Any one have any suggestions on paint by the way?
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05-04-2013, 12:10 AM | #5 |
Cobra Soldier
Join Date: May 2011
Location: Chicago
Posts: 14
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Alright, got my Aves in! Gonna goof around with tools and see what I can accomplish with sculpt. If It can't hold detail well I'll upgrade to fixit.
**Alright, gotta another head Sculpt done with a small comparison. Mobility is pretty awesome and I have scaled back the size of the sculpt too. Next step is sanding and reworking the angles of the faceplate.
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