Grapple Arcade
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Post by Grapple Arcade on Jan 3, 2014 15:00:29 GMT -5
It's amazing to not only see new customs from you but at the same time, your work gets better as you post. Some of these are really really good and all are decent.
As mentioned above, it's not just the smooth clean paint work, it's the sculpt and head swaps that add so much, and not always seen in LJN customs.
The Sid, Rude and Smash and stupidly brilliant. Excellent work dude, great stuff.
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Post by @WWERetroStars on Jan 3, 2014 21:45:39 GMT -5
Agreed! Awesome work!
I'm also going to be posting some pics soon. Working on my first "batch". It is hard to decide when one is done because of how much detail the 8" figure calls for. In some cases, simple repaints with the LJNs can be the best call...Even restoring them to their original state.
Material wise I've found that Craftsmart brand SATIN finish paint is a nearly exact match to LJN paint. Less color varieties than other lines of Craftsmart but the satin finish is perfect. I pick it up at Michaels but it might be available at other places as well.
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Post by @WWERetroStars on Jan 3, 2014 21:56:13 GMT -5
Mesteve, for add on sculpting I've been using Super Sculpy 3. It is easy to work with. Simply work with it on the figure until you get a look you like, bake it in the oven for 15-20 minutes and it is good to go. I place the figure on some aluminum foil on a pan when it is in the stove. The first time I was scared the whole thing would melt.
It is available in 42 colors but it is also paintable. Usually I try to get the color as close to the finish look that I can, making the final paint job an easier task.
Hope this helps.
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Post by Midnight: Dark Knight on Jan 4, 2014 14:03:40 GMT -5
Daniel Bryan  Uncle Elmer  Butch Reed  Mr. Perfect  Jeff Jarrett  Tatanka  Hurricane  Hardy Boyz  Godwinns  Moondogs  Berzerker  Hercules  Bruiser brody  Jeff Hardy ( face paint glows in the dark)  Jericho (jacket glows in the dark)  Dino Bravo  Gangrel  Tama the Islander  Lex Luger  Repo Man  Sgt Slaughter  Missing Link  Patriot  Barbarian  Honky and Hart  Red Rooster  Texas Tornado  Magnum TA  Andre The Giant  Goldberg  |
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Post by @WWERetroStars on Jan 4, 2014 21:23:57 GMT -5
Haha. Great call on doing the Red Rooster. Man, it seems like there is an endless list of guys that could be done from that era. Same with the Texas Tornado.
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Post by mesteve on Jan 6, 2014 15:55:21 GMT -5
Mesteve, for add on sculpting I've been using Super Sculpy 3. It is easy to work with. Simply work with it on the figure until you get a look you like, bake it in the oven for 15-20 minutes and it is good to go. I place the figure on some aluminum foil on a pan when it is in the stove. The first time I was scared the whole thing would melt. It is available in 42 colors but it is also paintable. Usually I try to get the color as close to the finish look that I can, making the final paint job an easier task. Hope this helps. Thanks Cincy. I'll have to give that a try. I've been experimenting with milliput for a couple weeks and since I've already started with that on two customs I'll probably finish with it. I'm not sure what would happen if I applied heat to it at this point. I'll try to post pics of my Andre and Hulk works in progress today. Andre looks like a mess right now though since I had to apply alot of milliput to him so far but I think he's coming along. I chose to make him standing up straight so I had to modify the legs completely. |
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Post by Midnight: Dark Knight on Jan 7, 2014 7:41:04 GMT -5
Mesteve, for add on sculpting I've been using Super Sculpy 3. It is easy to work with. Simply work with it on the figure until you get a look you like, bake it in the oven for 15-20 minutes and it is good to go. I place the figure on some aluminum foil on a pan when it is in the stove. The first time I was scared the whole thing would melt. It is available in 42 colors but it is also paintable. Usually I try to get the color as close to the finish look that I can, making the final paint job an easier task. Hope this helps. Yikes! without giving any of my tricks away, dont use the oven! their are much faster and easier (and safer) ways to heat the sculpey. I do agree that sculpey is the easiest stuff to work with for these. as for the variety of colors I stick with white or tan and just paint over it as needed. |
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Post by Midnight: Dark Knight on Jan 12, 2014 8:37:07 GMT -5
9 new customs!
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Post by Deleted on Jan 12, 2014 8:56:18 GMT -5
Sick customs bro
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Post by @WWERetroStars on Jan 13, 2014 19:45:47 GMT -5
Those look great. Love seeing your work. Keep it up!
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Post by Mr. Mojo Risin on Jan 13, 2014 21:36:43 GMT -5
Midnight, need you to pm me, I bought the magnum ta custom from you on ebay and now I cant get back into the account, can send me a message with the paypal address I need to send the total too? Im also the high bidder on the barbarian and am interested in the honky, jimmy hart, rick rude, earthquake, virgil, ron bass, a smash, m$m in ring gear, rockers, brawler, genius, perfect, brother love (if u can make him with solid shades, bad news brown and the bushwackers, thank you sir
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Post by Midnight: Dark Knight on Jan 15, 2014 17:21:33 GMT -5
a small update. enjoy. more to come soon!
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Post by @WWERetroStars on Jan 16, 2014 20:53:51 GMT -5
They look good! Look forward to seeing the next batch.
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Post by tr56 on Jan 19, 2014 10:09:07 GMT -5
well done man
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Post by @.@ Hempsterdance @.@ on Jan 20, 2014 9:14:29 GMT -5
awesome customs. Im glad someone is still using Ljn figures. I love your work and look forward to seeing more.
Have you ever tried an old school brown attire mankind?
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Post by SGguy on Jan 23, 2014 10:10:16 GMT -5
They look cute. Nice customs!
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Post by Mr. Mojo Risin on Jan 24, 2014 16:30:26 GMT -5
Brother, that herc brings a tear to my eye!!! Definitely buying that one. .pm me when it hits the bay
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Post by @WWERetroStars on Jan 27, 2014 17:54:46 GMT -5
The Moondogs are in the top 5 of all LJN customs I've ever seen.
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Post by mesteve on Feb 1, 2014 19:20:16 GMT -5
I'm lovin' Hercules and your Honkey. Nice work. I've always wanted to see a new version of Hercules. I think I saw recently someone had a good Paul Roma custom on Ebay. I would love someone to attempt Power and Glory someday.
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Post by lamby23 on Feb 4, 2014 19:09:09 GMT -5
After seeing these it makes me wish you worked for LJN back in the day!
Great work, especially the Godwinns and the Moondogs.
Looking forward to the next round.
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