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Re: Avatar Movie: AMP Suit
« Reply #15 on: November 02, 2009, 11:37:50 PM »

Ok, here is the first experiment using "real" dirt to achieve the effect.. Next I'll try some powder mixed into the paint... io think the real sand is "out of scale" with the toy... thus it breaks the look.. thoughts? feedback please?

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Re: Avatar Movie: AMP Suit
« Reply #16 on: November 03, 2009, 06:12:20 AM »
For me it doesn't work. As you mentioned the particles are too big.

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Re: Avatar Movie: AMP Suit
« Reply #17 on: November 03, 2009, 11:11:55 AM »
I saw the previews for this movie while watching football this weekend and I can see why  you guys like this stuff. Awesome new anime.

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Re: Avatar Movie: AMP Suit
« Reply #18 on: November 03, 2009, 11:57:54 PM »
Ok! Got some work done on this tonight. I think it's starting to come together! I solved the "mud" issue by using baby powder and mixing it with paint to create almost a brownie mix. I then rubbed this into the areas I wanted it to stick too. Finally, I covered it with Dullcote to seal it.

I want to add some tonal range to the mud and then "scape" some off like the reference AMP to complete it. I believe I'll also have to get one of the Avatar action figures to complete it. The box says "most 3 3/4" figures.. However, I believe they meant tiny figures only with no armor, or helmets. =)

Here are todays pics. The flash tends to make the entire piece look washed out. I can assure you that in nature light the mud looks like mud caked onto dark grey.

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Re: Avatar Movie: AMP Suit
« Reply #19 on: November 04, 2009, 06:21:08 AM »
This is looking great man! Please take this outside and get us some pics so we can fully appreciate the beauty. Man I want one after seeing what you have done here.

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Re: Avatar Movie: AMP Suit
« Reply #20 on: November 04, 2009, 06:57:37 AM »
It's really looking good,  nice fix for the dirt,   

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Re: Avatar Movie: AMP Suit
« Reply #21 on: November 04, 2009, 08:37:52 AM »
sweet battle suit!!
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Re: Avatar Movie: AMP Suit
« Reply #22 on: November 04, 2009, 09:08:46 AM »
This mech is looking tough.

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Re: Avatar Movie: AMP Suit
« Reply #23 on: November 04, 2009, 07:39:49 PM »
nearly done! just have to add some tonal differences to the mud...

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Re: Avatar Movie: AMP Suit
« Reply #24 on: November 04, 2009, 07:49:04 PM »
Very nice, Sten. The mud and grime is looking great!  Hey, did you make the seatbelts? how did you do those?

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Re: Avatar Movie: AMP Suit
« Reply #25 on: November 04, 2009, 11:16:27 PM »
The seat belts were actually really easy. They are made from a thin rubber band, painted then cut. I glued it to the back of the seat and then painted on some buckle type design.

I got the idea from all the guys who have used rubber bands as leg belts..or straps..etc with their figures.

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Re: Avatar Movie: AMP Suit
« Reply #26 on: November 05, 2009, 10:29:40 AM »
There should have been seatbelts in that atst's. That is a nice touch.

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Re: Avatar Movie: AMP Suit
« Reply #27 on: January 01, 2010, 05:54:28 PM »
There should have been seatbelts in that atst's. That is a nice touch.
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Re: Avatar Movie: AMP Suit
« Reply #28 on: March 09, 2010, 09:50:42 AM »
lol