ssjgrinty
Rank: Saibaman
Posts: 85
Species: Saiyan
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Post by ssjgrinty on Jun 29, 2015 15:31:35 GMT -6
Hey everyone I'm new to customs, never done a custom in my life. However it's something I'd love to try. For my first project I'd really like to customize an SSJ Vegeta figuart into Majin Vegeta. I saw another forum users attempt at it and it was awesome. They sculpted in his iconic smile as well on one of the SSJ Vegeta heads. And that's my reason for asking this. Given that the head pieces are quite small and fiddly, what would be the best method of altering a figuarts face sculpt? Mainly carving into it. I've never worked on a small scale like this, always sculpted larger pieces using clay or sculpey. Is it just a case of using an X-acto knife to slowly carve the detail in, or using metal wax tools etc? Thanks people. Anyone got any tips to help me out?  |
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Post by timone317 on Jul 5, 2015 23:24:54 GMT -6
Hey everyone I'm new to customs, never done a custom in my life. However it's something I'd love to try. For my first project I'd really like to customize an SSJ Vegeta figuart into Majin Vegeta. I saw another forum users attempt at it and it was awesome. They sculpted in his iconic smile as well on one of the SSJ Vegeta heads. And that's my reason for asking this. Given that the head pieces are quite small and fiddly, what would be the best method of altering a figuarts face sculpt? Mainly carving into it. I've never worked on a small scale like this, always sculpted larger pieces using clay or sculpey. Is it just a case of using an X-acto knife to slowly carve the detail in, or using metal wax tools etc? Thanks people. you might pick up a set of these carving tools. They should be useful for carving facial details. www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-11pc-Clay-Sculpting-Set-Wax-Carving-Pottery-Tools-Shapers-Polymer-Modeling-/381033763943?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item58b761d467........ Don't want to say this is absolutely must see, I'm not sure if this material is as good as it seems, but it's definitely worth checking out...my excitement is through the roof after seeing this. A new material that starts off with a clay like consistency and ends as rubber, and any customizer knows how invaluable this can be. My mind is already racing with possibilities...skirt pieces, saiyan tails, long malleable robes (something like Kami's outfit). This could open up the door to hundreds of projects. wish I could buy some now. sugru.com/officially losing my mind. Here is a custom Legend of Zelda Ganon figure (certainly must see, it's an absolute masterpiece) that features the Sugru material on the hair and tail. It can be seen near the end of the video and...I'm blown away. speechless. This is some game changing material. |
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Post by cleve5sp on Jul 6, 2015 9:17:59 GMT -6
This is so awesome. I can't wait to give it a try. timone317 let us know if you get any of this stuff. And that Ganon...!! Wow |
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Post by littlegreen on Jul 6, 2015 13:43:42 GMT -6
Wow interesting, so you can't paint it but it's still really awesome! Also, that Ganon is unbelievable!
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sadpanda
Rank: Demon Clansman
Posts: 116
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Post by sadpanda on Aug 13, 2015 12:27:47 GMT -6
How do I prevent cracking like this?  |
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Post by shifftymking on Aug 13, 2015 12:40:12 GMT -6
Use better paint if possible and a selant for the paint hope this helps also u can try not to put the paint u have on so thick or add water to it.
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Post by shifftymking on Aug 14, 2015 17:52:57 GMT -6
So did that end up helping at all?? And what kind of paint do u use I'd almost bet it's the paint ur using more than anything.
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sadpanda
Rank: Demon Clansman
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Post by sadpanda on Aug 15, 2015 11:38:59 GMT -6
So did that end up helping at all?? And what kind of paint do u use I'd almost bet it's the paint ur using more than anything. Thinning it out with water did help. I must of been using to much. And i was using delta ceramcoat |
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Post by spidey on Aug 16, 2015 21:17:03 GMT -6
i'm planning to customize the eyes of my datong scouter vegeta once it arrives (making the pupils small for a more anime-accurate look). i know it's relatively easy work but i wanna know if sharpie pens (fine) would do?
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havok
Rank: Frieza's Elite
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Posts: 427
Species: Human
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Post by havok on Aug 17, 2015 7:59:45 GMT -6
Guys, Do you know a good way to remove this oozaru from its base? I would like to display it without that rock and mini Goku. I've tried to separate the oozaru from the rock but I'm not sure how it is glued.  |
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Post by cleve5sp on Aug 17, 2015 13:03:05 GMT -6
i'm planning to customize the eyes of my datong scouter vegeta once it arrives (making the pupils small for a more anime-accurate look). i know it's relatively easy work but i wanna know if sharpie pens (fine) would do? I think a very fine sharpie will work. I use Pigma Micron pens, mainly because they seem to have a richer black than sharpie. Sharpie sometimes has like a purplish-grey look to them. The most important part is getting a good smooth white for the eyes. |
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Post by spidey on Aug 17, 2015 18:23:40 GMT -6
i'm planning to customize the eyes of my datong scouter vegeta once it arrives (making the pupils small for a more anime-accurate look). i know it's relatively easy work but i wanna know if sharpie pens (fine) would do? I think a very fine sharpie will work. I use Pigma Micron pens, mainly because they seem to have a richer black than sharpie. Sharpie sometimes has like a purplish-grey look to them. The most important part is getting a good smooth white for the eyes. what would you use for the white part? |
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Post by cleve5sp on Aug 19, 2015 10:33:00 GMT -6
I'd recommend using a very small soft flat-tipped brush with thinned down white acrylic (Model Masters Acryl White has always done a pretty good job for me). I'd also recommend doing multiple thin layers to completely cover the previous black pupil. The thin layers allow you to go to the edge of the eye (without touching the black line around the eye). Be cautious no to do too many passes (with your brush) at one time. Maybe two, because the acrylic dries pretty quick and if you do too many passes, there's a chance you can get streaks. Do a couple of quick passes with the brush and let it dry (maybe wait like a minute between layers, or use a hair dryer to dry it really fast). Here's an example of my Namek Gohan where I painted over the eyes with multiple layers of thin white and added a black pupil:  |
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Post by axelrules on Aug 22, 2015 12:03:33 GMT -6
I know this is really off topic, but I have a custom in mind with the new battle damgaed goku, and the manga version. How can O take out the arms out of the manga version? Taking out the whole arm. Please reply as soon as possible. URGENT!!!!
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Post by iami2eapei2 on Aug 26, 2015 20:38:15 GMT -6
I know this is really off topic, but I have a custom in mind with the new battle damgaed goku, and the manga version. How can O take out the arms out of the manga version? Taking out the whole arm. Please reply as soon as possible. URGENT!!!! just the the shoulder sleeves off and pull it out it wont break i promise. |
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