Figures Still workin' on it (Arbco's WIPs)

ARBCO Avenue · 07-24-2022, 03:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Adventure Fun

yes!!!

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Originally Posted by nancy2K

Incredible.

Thanks guys!

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Originally Posted by Zap Rowsdower

Dude! I had no idea you were killing it with portraits. How long does one of these take you to do?

Zap, Im terrible at keeping track of time while I’m in the zone. I guess it’s hours. I take long breaks intentionally (meaning days) so I can see things with fresh eyes, and that doesn’t help me keep keep track of time either. And I’m a complete noob with the software, so what took me 3 hours yesterday May take less time tomorrow.

ARBCO Avenue · 07-25-2022, 09:46 AM

The Scrap Iron design I feel mostly done with, but needs a bit of work to become print-ready. I?ve seen a lot of great Scrap Iron customs on the Tank but I have been dissatisfied with the lack of a new head since the 25th version. This is my solution.

Blizzard, while created for similar reasons, is a rough draft I?m not yet satisfied with. I took inspiration from the ARAH card art and package insert. There has never been a helmet design that worked on my opinion. As a kid I somewhat overlooked the original marshmallow hat because the card art told me what it was supposed to look like.

Both of these guys will be printed for 1:18 eventually. For now, it?s time to start working on some customs in physical form, but I hope to get back to digital rendering soon. There?s so much I want to do. The queue gets longer by 2-5 ideas for every one figure I try to really get to.

ARBCO Avenue · 08-01-2022, 12:33 PM

Bandana needs some touch up and I need to install the neck joint, but otherwise I?m satisfied with my little weekend Tunnel Rat project. Thanks to Zparticuz for the character suggestion

germ · 08-01-2022, 06:51 PM

Diggin these new head sculls man, they are great!

ARBCO Avenue · 08-02-2022, 12:33 PM

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Originally Posted by germ

Diggin these new head sculls man, they are great!

Thanks Germ - I?m looking forward to taking a break from showing WIPs though, as hopefully I will have some successful prints soon that I can get busy painting.

zpartikuz · 08-02-2022, 12:57 PM

WoW Scrap Iron, Blizzard & TR are amazing bro!!!

I would like to have printed copies of these for sure!

Hit & Run · 08-31-2022, 10:37 PM

I concur, these heads are looking fantastic! Love the Blizzard one! Would love to start seeing customs using these in the future, Hisstank can always use more versions of Blizzard, Tunnel Rat & Scrap Iron!

turner · 12-09-2022, 07:57 AM

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Originally Posted by ARBCO Avenue

Another likeness check from a few weeks ago:

And more recently, after fixing the eye height based on the previous comparison:

Unfortunately, 3D printing won?t allow this level of detail, but it will hopefully satisfy once painted

Dang, that?s freakin? excellent.

ARBCO Avenue · 12-10-2022, 01:42 AM

Hey Turner thanks for the bump. Think I’m gonna let this thread fade and start a new one next year devoted to my digital designs and prints.

07-24-2022, 03:44 PM	#101
ARBCO Avenue . Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: . Posts: 1,532	Quote: Originally Posted by Adventure Fun yes!!! Quote: Originally Posted by nancy2K Incredible. Thanks guys! Quote: Originally Posted by Zap Rowsdower Dude! I had no idea you were killing it with portraits. How long does one of these take you to do? Zap, Im terrible at keeping track of time while I’m in the zone. I guess it’s hours. I take long breaks intentionally (meaning days) so I can see things with fresh eyes, and that doesn’t help me keep keep track of time either. And I’m a complete noob with the software, so what took me 3 hours yesterday May take less time tomorrow. Last edited by ARBCO Avenue; 07-24-2022 at 05:14 PM..

08-01-2022, 06:51 PM	#104
germ dreadnok Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: New Castle, Delaware Posts: 1,325	Diggin these new head sculls man, they are great! __________________ My feedback http://www.hisstank.com/forum/buy-se...-feedback.html My modern updated customs http://www.hisstank.com/forum/g-i-jo...s-customs.html My old customs: http://www.hisstank.com/forum/member.../customs-1626/

08-02-2022, 12:57 PM	#106
zpartikuz Crimson Guard Join Date: May 2009 Location: Three Stars and a Sun Posts: 1,959	WoW Scrap Iron, Blizzard & TR are amazing bro!!! I would like to have printed copies of these for sure! __________________ Have(s): SDCC WWII Capt America SDCC Thor SDCC Spiderman Feedback: http://www.hisstank.com/forum/buy-se...-feedback.html Trade List: http://www.hisstank.com/forum/g-i-jo...ghter-usa.html Instagram https://www.instagram.com/0m3customs/

08-31-2022, 10:37 PM	#107
Hit & Run ORZO Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: PA Posts: 2,104	I concur, these heads are looking fantastic! Love the Blizzard one! Would love to start seeing customs using these in the future, Hisstank can always use more versions of Blizzard, Tunnel Rat & Scrap Iron! __________________ Orzo’s Custom Thread (GUIDE in 1st Post): http://www.hisstank.com/forum/g-i-jo...kitbashes.html Orzo’s Toy Photography & Appreciation Thread (GUIDE in 1st Post): https://www.hisstank.com/forum/g-i-j...ml#post5391654 Orzo’s Dio-Stories & Comics (TOC in 1st Post): https://www.hisstank.com/forum/g-i-j...ml#post5347693

12-09-2022, 07:57 AM	#108
turner Christian Soldier Join Date: May 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 6,023	Quote: Originally Posted by ARBCO Avenue Another likeness check from a few weeks ago: And more recently, after fixing the eye height based on the previous comparison: Unfortunately, 3D printing won?t allow this level of detail, but it will hopefully satisfy once painted Dang, that?s freakin? excellent. __________________ I submit to You, Lord. I lay it at your feet. Turner's Customs Sell Thread Feedback

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