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Post by Deleted on Jun 3, 2012 18:32:27 GMT -5
I've seen some Giant Gonzales customs, but I'm not sure what in the world people have used for them. 1 of them I've seen is HUGE.....and that's an understatement.
So, not sure if you guys have seen the custom Warrior in LOD attire by ultimatecustoms82; I messaged him and asked him if he minded if I went about it with a Mattel Warrior. He was all about it.
Instead of using the boot tassles that come with Warrior, I used the better tassles of DBS, along with DBS boots. Once I figure out where my wife put the camera, I'll snap some pics. It's almost done, just need to touch up the red on the trunks.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 4, 2012 19:52:00 GMT -5
So I've emailed Ralph for a custom order, to see if he could fulfill it.
If not, is there anyone on the site that makes quality clothing for figures?
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Post by TotalDivaCustoms on Jun 5, 2012 1:46:50 GMT -5
Any advice on what type of primer to buy?
Thanks in advance.
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Post by christianedge on Jun 5, 2012 3:09:43 GMT -5
Krylon or Tamiya
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Post by Deleted on Jun 5, 2012 4:03:05 GMT -5
I've seen in the past what Krylon can do. Apparently that stuff is amazing; bonds to the plastic so well. If you're not feeling the whole spray on primer, testors has a primer that you brush on; mind you, you'll have to go for every nook and cranny on the figures if you go this route. |
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Post by TotalDivaCustoms on Jun 5, 2012 13:48:41 GMT -5
Thanks, I'll probably try Krylon and and testors, just to see which one is easier for me to use.
Also, I'm buying some acrylic paints from testors and wondering which one could work for skin tones?
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Post by brianregan09 on Jun 6, 2012 10:42:56 GMT -5
Hey guys doing a Goldberg Elite whats the best head to use pics would help too also any tips on doing tatoos ?
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Post by World Title Contender on Jun 6, 2012 13:38:45 GMT -5
Hi guys. Any good head ideas for Antonio Cesaro (formally Claudio Castagnoli)? Thanks!
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Post by Deleted on Jun 6, 2012 16:45:46 GMT -5
Thanks, I'll probably try Krylon and and testors, just to see which one is easier for me to use. Also, I'm buying some acrylic paints from testors and wondering which one could work for skin tones? I haven't used Testors paints in years, so I'm not going to be able to help you with this.....sorry.  |
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Post by TotalDivaCustoms on Jun 6, 2012 16:57:43 GMT -5
There is a light skin tone made by testors, darken it with some orange and it can match well with Mattel's factory skin color. Thank you.. I placed an order for a couple of paints unfortunately I got the tan base color instead of the skin tone, hopefully I can get a decent skin color. |
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Post by Nivro™ on Jun 6, 2012 18:56:39 GMT -5
Ive sent a couple of PMs to people about some custom work and nobody has seemed to want to message me back. If by chance Gate is still floating around these boards and wants to drop me a PM...Since Ive dealt with you before, hit me up please!
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Post by Deleted on Jun 6, 2012 23:40:48 GMT -5
Ive sent a couple of PMs to people about some custom work and nobody has seemed to want to message me back. If by chance Gate is still floating around these boards and wants to drop me a PM...Since Ive dealt with you before, hit me up please! Gate is a banner member on here. He has an eBay account, but he never responds to anyone on there. He owes me things for stuff I have paid for months back, but that's why he isn't on here any longer. What kind of work are you looking for? |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 7, 2012 18:28:35 GMT -5
What. The. F.
I'm having the hardest f-ing time removing the knee joint from HBJ.
Has anyone else attempted this? I've used a hairdryer for years to soften joints, I'm about to go with the boil/pop method...something I haven't done in YEARS.
Suggestions?
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Post by Deleted on Jun 7, 2012 19:34:21 GMT -5
Keep the hair dryer pointed to the joint longer. Like 2 mins, then use a screw driver to help separate. Tried that. I even tried using an allen wrench to push the peg through... |
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Post by christianedge on Jun 7, 2012 19:50:12 GMT -5
Heat the back of the knee. Diagram I drew out at work:  Heat it more then. Don't wanna be a douche, but this is a very simple switch. You should practice. |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 7, 2012 20:05:29 GMT -5
Wow.
You think I haven't done part switching before? I used to customize Marvel Legends years ago. Been there done that.
I just wanted input on how to get the peg through, because it appears that there is a 'catch' on the peg, and it's keeping it from passing through.
But hey, you forgot to color your picture.
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Post by guster on Jun 7, 2012 21:46:22 GMT -5
Dude takes time out of his day to draw a diagram specifically for YOU and then you act all offended? Geez....sorry he tried helping, but you obviously know better. Been there, done that right? I mean that's why you asked for help in the first place right?
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Post by Deleted on Jun 8, 2012 5:34:51 GMT -5
Dude takes time out of his day to draw a diagram specifically for YOU and then you act all offended? Geez....sorry he tried helping, but you obviously know better. Been there, done that right? I mean that's why you asked for help in the first place right? Thanks for your input. Douchbagness noted. He didn't know what I was originally asking, and we moved the conversation to PMs. Edited: As I suspected, the pegs come to 'T' at each end. With thighs like on HBJ, I found that the 'boil & pop' method works much faster. Never came across a pin like that before, hence why I was having so much trouble trying to push it out. And yes, thanks to Alakdan; might I suggest you keep that drawing on your computer for future reference? You never know when someone new to customizing will need it. |
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Post by World Title Contender on Jun 9, 2012 16:43:28 GMT -5
Does anyone happen to have any Nunzio WWE figure heads?
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Post by World Title Contender on Jun 11, 2012 11:39:36 GMT -5
 Head ideas? For a Mattel figure, doesn't have to be a Mattel head if it works okay on a Mattel body. Thank you. |
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