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Offline ArctrooperBob

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First Custom
« 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
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Offline Clonehead

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Re: First Custom
« Reply #1 on: April 10, 2013, 04:47:53 PM »
He looks better with some color on him. Welcome to custom cloning.

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Re: First Custom
« Reply #2 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.

Offline ArctrooperBob

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Re: First Custom
« Reply #3 on: April 10, 2013, 05:49:27 PM »
Thanks guys  ;D I feel welcomed 
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Re: First Custom
« Reply #4 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

Have fun.

Offline ArctrooperBob

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Re: First Custom
« Reply #5 on: April 10, 2013, 06:13:58 PM »
Thanks for the link, it is going to be helpful as my addiction grows.  smtie
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Re: First Custom
« Reply #6 on: April 10, 2013, 06:16:46 PM »
Sure thing.

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Re: First Custom
« Reply #7 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!

Light side, dark side...meh.  Just give me a lightsaber and a blaster and I'll take care of it!

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Re: First Custom
« Reply #8 on: April 10, 2013, 06:53:05 PM »
These troopers could have come straight from Mustafar with the soot covering their armor.
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Re: First Custom
« Reply #9 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 !
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Re: First Custom
« Reply #10 on: April 11, 2013, 02:42:11 AM »
Hey, looks good. Welcome to ISY.

Your first post is now on our front page.

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Re: First Custom
« Reply #11 on: April 11, 2013, 05:33:06 AM »
A great batch of clones !!!! Welcome to the yards

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Re: First Custom
« Reply #12 on: April 11, 2013, 05:45:35 AM »
Clones are always good to be seen. :D
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Re: First Custom
« Reply #13 on: April 11, 2013, 03:24:40 PM »
Hey these are some great customs welcome to the yards

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Re: First Custom
« Reply #14 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.