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Post by Robert69 on Jun 14, 2016 19:29:34 GMT -5
Well i figured its time to move collecting to the next level. I thought ,perhaps, instead of consistently forking out more cash to put these things on a shelf to look at ,i could actually DO something with them. So ,i found some old foam poster boards in the closet and am trying to practice dio making with them. For the moment, its crude and basic back drops, such as a brick wall, but the goal is to practice that and move on into full on dios. From there i hope to adapt some stories that I've had floating in my head (one Marvel and one DC) into stories told with the figures. Thats still a ways off though, since I'm just getting my feet wet with the dio thing and some photo editing apps. But it just seems to be the best thing for me to do to enhance collecting this stuff. I'm almost done with the brick wall piece, but i know i need some more practice. Wish me luck....lol..... Dio building is awesome. Starting on a laser-bar jail cell tonight. Oh, and GUYS!!! SCARLET WITCH IS STILL STANDING!!!!!!!
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Post by ricflair4ever on Jun 14, 2016 19:40:15 GMT -5
Attachment DeletedI know its pretty vanilla posing wise, but i just wanted to share my first attempt at 3D scenery with this brick wall back drop. I'm hoping after a few weeks of practice, I'll be able to pull off a convincing room or full alley of some type. Not nearly close to #TeamCap's laser cell! Lol..........
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Post by Robert69 on Jun 14, 2016 19:55:32 GMT -5
View AttachmentI know its pretty vanilla posing wise, but i just wanted to share my first attempt at 3D scenery with this brick wall back drop. I'm hoping after a few weeks of practice, I'll be able to pull off a convincing room or full alley of some type. Not nearly close to #TeamCap's laser cell! Lol.......... Mix one part black paint, to 2.5 parts water. Put that down on the foam before painting any other colors. It'll fill in all those cracks, and make it look way more natural. Then after you paint the reds/browns/grays (keep in mind "real" bricks are varying shades of various colors) -- do another black wash. You'll be amazed. Trust me.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 14, 2016 20:12:13 GMT -5
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Post by Robert69 on Jun 14, 2016 20:17:15 GMT -5
ricflair4ever Look up AlFigures (as in AL Bundy) on Youtube, or just youtube "diorama how to" -- all sorts of amazing stuff on there. Also, if you're on Facebook, join a group called "Diostructure"
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Post by ricflair4ever on Jun 14, 2016 20:19:07 GMT -5
View AttachmentI know its pretty vanilla posing wise, but i just wanted to share my first attempt at 3D scenery with this brick wall back drop. I'm hoping after a few weeks of practice, I'll be able to pull off a convincing room or full alley of some type. Not nearly close to #TeamCap's laser cell! Lol.......... Mix one part black paint, to 2.5 parts water. Put that down on the foam before painting any other colors. It'll fill in all those cracks, and make it look way more natural. Then after you paint the reds/browns/grays (keep in mind "real" bricks are varying shades of various colors) -- do another black wash. You'll be amazed. Trust me. I appreciate the tips man. I did do a black base before painting it over with the red and added a gray dry brush after. However i did NOT water down the initial black coat. So, thats gonna be very helpful going forward. Thanks man!
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Post by Robert69 on Jun 14, 2016 20:27:40 GMT -5
Mix one part black paint, to 2.5 parts water. Put that down on the foam before painting any other colors. It'll fill in all those cracks, and make it look way more natural. Then after you paint the reds/browns/grays (keep in mind "real" bricks are varying shades of various colors) -- do another black wash. You'll be amazed. Trust me. I appreciate the tips man. I did do a black base before painting it over with the red and added a gray dry brush after. However i did NOT water down the initial black coat. So, thats gonna be very helpful going forward. Thanks man! A straight black coat can be useful (If I'm doing a small flat space, I'll go this route), but if you have really "bumpy" foam like brick would be, the water usually helps it get in there a bit better. It's still not perfect. That wall pic I posted still shows the green foam under in spots, depending on the angle. Just keep at it, man. Only offering up some of what I've learned. Still fairly new myself. Just takes practice.
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Post by POOR-ly Cuyler on Jun 14, 2016 20:34:02 GMT -5
Thanks @shockwayne but the 3 people want are already gone. Well some people want Cable, but I couldnt care less.
Rogue, Wolverine, Deadpool....
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Post by Deleted on Jun 14, 2016 20:35:08 GMT -5
Thanks @shockwayne but the 3 people want are already gone. Well some people want Cable, but I couldnt care less. Rogue, Wolverine, Deadpool.... I know I have the link for Deadpool but I'm waiting til I get mine to share it hahaha
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Post by Robert69 on Jun 14, 2016 20:37:20 GMT -5
Hello all you Marvel collectors New to this... BUT... Figured I'd make a post that's potentially useful to ya New to ML collecting? Hahahahahahaha -- welcome to hell.
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Post by punksnotdead on Jun 14, 2016 22:13:34 GMT -5
Feel free to send me the link immediately if Scarlet Witch goes up on Amazon. I'll one-click the sh*t out of that.
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Post by Word™ on Jun 14, 2016 23:58:43 GMT -5
You said your supplier had new pre-orders up? I was just wondering where? Still on the hunt for a reliable source on those sets. Oh, sorry. He's Australian-based...I thought that would only be beneficial to me, especially as he only deals in Australia. No worries bro! Just thought I'd give it a shot.
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Post by POOR-ly Cuyler on Jun 15, 2016 3:38:41 GMT -5
Ive got that Vision and Ghostrider. Ghosts head looks awesome in light. Really like it, but wish they gave him some chains! Guess I can always pick up a JYD figure. Theres no shortage of them...
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Post by Robert69 on Jun 15, 2016 4:31:36 GMT -5
Latest receivings...whooo boy... Really love them all. Thor and that Giant Man were my first two Marvel Legends I bought...
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Post by PJ on Jun 15, 2016 5:21:52 GMT -5
Thanks @shockwayne but the 3 people want are already gone. Well some people want Cable, but I couldnt care less. Rogue, Wolverine, Deadpool.... I know I have the link for Deadpool but I'm waiting til I get mine to share it hahaha That is the only one in the set I want as well.
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Post by Robert69 on Jun 15, 2016 8:58:24 GMT -5
Preordered the Juggernaut BAF wave. Essentially getting all the figures for $27 each, including shipping, so I'm stoked...and broke. Good call.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 15, 2016 13:56:23 GMT -5
Just Ordered the Cap-Wolf (cause I prefer the more traditional look for Captain than the Movie one) from the Onslaught BAF and Iron Man from the Civil War Giant man BAF (cause it looks like some one is inside that suit) on Amazon.
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Post by Robert69 on Jun 15, 2016 14:35:45 GMT -5
Just Ordered the Cap-Wolf (cause I prefer the more traditional look for Captain than the Movie one) from the Onslaught BAF and Iron Man from the Civil War Giant man BAF (cause it looks like some one is inside that suit) on Amazon. They're both quality, and go very well together.
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Post by Robert69 on Jun 15, 2016 19:03:06 GMT -5
Cheers Bob. Decided to get the whole Abomination wave as well, along with Silk and Ashley Barton from the Space Venom set. Just need some money, now... I waited on pre-orders for the Space Venom. Only wanted Hobby and Electro from that. I can wait.
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Post by AlexWestCollects on Jun 15, 2016 20:35:58 GMT -5
Wats the going rate on a BAF Odin fig? I'm looking to drop $30/$35. Fair price?
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