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Imperial Creative Engineering => Custom Figures => Topic started by: ArctrooperBob on April 10, 2013, 04:36:52 PM

Title: First Custom
Post by: ArctrooperBob on April 10, 2013, 04:36:52 PM

I've just began collecting Star Wars again after selling the majority of my first collection. I have gained quite a few figures since December and discovered that my collection looked pretty boring with the same old clone figures cluttering it up. I decided, after watching a few Youtube videos, that I should begin to customise the look of my figures. These are the pictures of my first custom figures, which I dry brushed with acrylic paint.  ()rr

Title: Re: First Custom
Post by: Clonehead on April 10, 2013, 04:47:53 PM

He looks better with some color on him. Welcome to custom cloning.

Title: Re: First Custom
Post by: Jedi Minstrel on April 10, 2013, 04:49:05 PM

Very Good!  He looks like he's been through his share of battles.  I can understand the same-old-same-old look of these clones.  It's one of the reasons why we customize.  Welcome to the Yards.  Hope to see more soon.

Title: Re: First Custom
Post by: ArctrooperBob on April 10, 2013, 05:49:27 PM

Thanks guys  ;D I feel welcomed 

Title: Re: First Custom
Post by: The Willoughbian on April 10, 2013, 06:02:29 PM

The obsession is just beginning for you! Muhahahaha!

Really though, You picked a good place to show your stuff. Dudes here are totally cool and willing to share their knowledge of the craft.

I will impart some words to live by.

They are, "Model Masters Acryl"!

Don't let anyone tell you otherwise. It is the best paint for painting action figures. It bonds to the plastic better than any other paint I have used. I have tried many and it is the one to use. I'm not saying that I don't use other brands myself, it's just that I do so knowing the limitations of them.

Here is a link to some really good tutorials.
http://www.jinsaotomesdangeroustoys.com/guides.html (http://www.jinsaotomesdangeroustoys.com/guides.html)

Have fun.

Title: Re: First Custom
Post by: ArctrooperBob on April 10, 2013, 06:13:58 PM

Thanks for the link, it is going to be helpful as my addiction grows.  smtie

Title: Re: First Custom
Post by: The Willoughbian on April 10, 2013, 06:16:46 PM

Sure thing.

Title: Re: First Custom
Post by: JediMerc on April 10, 2013, 06:33:45 PM

A nice batch of clones; looks like you're the newest customized to get sucked into this addictive art! 

Welcome; looking forward to seeing more in the future!

Title: Re: First Custom
Post by: ArctrooperBob on April 10, 2013, 06:53:05 PM

These troopers could have come straight from Mustafar with the soot covering their armor.

Title: Re: First Custom
Post by: wraithnine on April 11, 2013, 12:37:20 AM

like customizing eh?  well thats your social life ruined (well your real life one anyway) but your online social life is just beginning ..welcome to those of us who are reborn,and yes we all are a bit strange ..but in a good way!.

well done !

Title: Re: First Custom
Post by: Tamer on April 11, 2013, 02:42:11 AM

Hey, looks good. Welcome to ISY.

Your first post is now on our front page.

Title: Re: First Custom
Post by: mr.Jedi1977 on April 11, 2013, 05:33:06 AM

A great batch of clones !!!! Welcome to the yards

Title: Re: First Custom
Post by: TakeshiInhaba on April 11, 2013, 05:45:35 AM

Clones are always good to be seen. :D
Welcome to yards

Title: Re: First Custom
Post by: TK6540 on April 11, 2013, 03:24:40 PM

Hey these are some great customs welcome to the yards

Title: Re: First Custom
Post by: benjani_1976 on April 11, 2013, 09:20:50 PM

Welcome aboard.......just starting out then you've come to the right place,you'll learn loadsa tips & techniques to help along the way.

Title: Re: First Custom
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on April 12, 2013, 10:49:07 AM

Hello and welcome to the yards! Great looking first custom. As has been mentioned you have now stepped into a larger world. Have fun!