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Post by jthomps3 on May 25, 2011 8:14:38 GMT -5
i have a few questions THEAXEHENNIG - what brand paint do you use - how do you make your figures shiny and the paint not come off - how do you make the paint grainy (what it looks in the pictures) makes it look real - how do you make the tattoos - and how do you make your sculpted clay not disform... To answer your questions, 1. I use Testors “Model Masters” Acrylic paint. 2. The paint’s luster is achieved by using semi-gloss for certain parts (i.e. tights, skin tone, etc.), gloss for boots, and flat for certain parts (such as hair, pants, and other parts). 3. The paint is grainy probably due to either the photos, or Mattel’s plastic texture. 4. For tattoos, I draw them first (lightly) with a pencil. Then I use a thin brush (10/0) to outline the tattoo. For color, I use skin tone mixed with green and gray. This gives the blended look that old tattoos have. I use a lighter color (just mix the previous paint with skin tone) for inner-details of the tattoo. 5. The sculpted clay is thick, so it won’t deform. I use Aves Apoxie (air-dry), smooth with my finger and water, and use sculpting tools to give texture and depth. It sounds like you’re new to customizing. My best advice is to try multiple things and see what works for you. Keep at it! |
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Post by OWEinc on May 25, 2011 14:23:33 GMT -5
i have a few questions THEAXEHENNIG - what brand paint do you use - how do you make your figures shiny and the paint not come off - how do you make the paint grainy (what it looks in the pictures) makes it look real - how do you make the tattoos - and how do you make your sculpted clay not disform... To answer your questions, 1. I use Testors “Model Masters” Acrylic paint. 2. The paint’s luster is achieved by using semi-gloss for certain parts (i.e. tights, skin tone, etc.), gloss for boots, and flat for certain parts (such as hair, pants, and other parts). 3. The paint is grainy probably due to either the photos, or Mattel’s plastic texture. 4. For tattoos, I draw them first (lightly) with a pencil. Then I use a thin brush (10/0) to outline the tattoo. For color, I use skin tone mixed with green and gray. This gives the blended look that old tattoos have. I use a lighter color (just mix the previous paint with skin tone) for inner-details of the tattoo. 5. The sculpted clay is thick, so it won’t deform. I use Aves Apoxie (air-dry), smooth with my finger and water, and use sculpting tools to give texture and depth. It sounds like you’re new to customizing. My best advice is to try multiple things and see what works for you. Keep at it! Thanks for everything !!!  And yea im trying to customize my old figures so i can get new ones  |
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Post by Mastermind on May 26, 2011 18:56:59 GMT -5
That Bam Bam is awesome! As is all your customs..Keep up the great work.
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Post by theperfectmountie on May 26, 2011 21:08:26 GMT -5
the stuff looks awesome, i just dont have a steady enough hand to customize my stuff, my girlfriend is an art teacher i usually ask her to do it... i give you alot of credit man very talented
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Post by updog on May 26, 2011 23:22:30 GMT -5
the ECW repaint of Bam Bam looks great, kinda wished mattel released this version instead now. Again...I am not familiar with the Gangstas, but they look top notch in quality. Great job on them!
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Post by jthomps3 on May 29, 2011 11:29:50 GMT -5
New Customs (5/29/2011): "Macho Man" Randy Savage (nWo version):  "Hollywood" Hulk Hogan:   "Mr. Monday Night" Rob Van Dam (proto):  |
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Post by JWC on May 29, 2011 12:19:09 GMT -5
i freaking love you man lol
that macho man is beast. So is hogan
and i cant wait to see what attire you do for rvd. Makes me want to start customizing again.
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deepfreeze
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Post by deepfreeze on May 29, 2011 12:42:11 GMT -5
The nWo Macho Man ist something i´ll definitely try in the future! Great work on him.
My only complaint on Hogan is the area where the hair touches the neck. I really love this Hogan custom! You did a tremendous job on the lightnings on his tights and the boots design.
I wonder if he has the accurate height compared to other Mattels since i´m very interested in making one for my own collection. What parts did you use for him?
Keep on customizing my friend!
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Post by fulgore on May 29, 2011 12:42:35 GMT -5
I just had to log in and say that you killed it for me on Hogan ............ hey never wore MMA gloves, please fix it ,,, thank you
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Post by thepedigree22 on May 29, 2011 12:52:00 GMT -5
AWESOME CUSTOMS
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Post by pjm286 on May 29, 2011 13:27:24 GMT -5
Tremendous job on the Savage and Hogan. Very clean and smooth work. Can't wait to see the RVD finished.
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Post by The Silent Flute (joepetree) on May 29, 2011 20:06:42 GMT -5
Axe You got some great customs there bro i cant wait to see that RVD Finished
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Post by Deleted on May 29, 2011 21:45:46 GMT -5
Axe.... Once again , So Glad Your Making Mattel Customs Now man, Your talents were Largely going to waste on Jakks figures..... Seriously, since you've jumped to mattel its like your ten times better. Great work man!
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Post by StingerSplash on May 29, 2011 22:18:21 GMT -5
Hogan and Savage are works of art, man.
Great job!
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Post by Terrys Wrestling Figures on May 30, 2011 5:06:18 GMT -5
that savage is da bomb ooohhh yeah
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Post by D.B.K. on May 30, 2011 5:22:31 GMT -5
New Customs (5/29/2011): "Macho Man" Randy Savage (nWo version): "Hollywood" Hulk Hogan: "Mr. Monday Night" Rob Van Dam (proto):  +1 |
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Post by whatthe[img]http://www.wrestlingfigs.com/images/wfcensored.gif[/img]isrop on May 30, 2011 5:41:37 GMT -5
That Savage and Hogan are absoutely perfect - I wish I could get my customs to look that way. Keep up the good work bro!
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NickJ
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Post by NickJ on May 30, 2011 6:21:27 GMT -5
Great Customs once again Axe Can't wait to see your RVD done
What Attire are you Doing?
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Post by jthomps3 on May 30, 2011 8:50:38 GMT -5
Phenomenal KING- Thanks for the kind words. I'm still brainstoriming RVD's attire. Any suggestions?
Deepfreeze- Thanks for the comments. Hogan's height is one inch shorter than Koslov (the Elite body I used), so I cut a little off the ankle and molded the ankle joint back on). I used Koslov's body and Bulldog boots. I appreciate the comments.
Rated R, Twiztid Kid, PJM- Thank you, gentlemen.
Zombie- Thanks for the comments. I'm officially finished customizing Jakks (unless I get an order from a friend). Thanks again.
Stinger- Thanks man!
Big Tel and DBK- I appreciate the comments.
Mikey- Keep at it. If you need any advice, message me. Thanks!
Nick- Thanks for the comments, bro. Any advice on an RVD attire?
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dave10878
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Post by dave10878 on May 30, 2011 15:14:51 GMT -5
your work inspires me, i need to get back in the game and finish my classic DA customs.
peace
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