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Title: Does My Figure look big in this?
Post by: Trooper McFad on 09 April, 2021, 09:48:10 PM
To all Squaxx
Using inspiration from the "Does my Art look big in this?" thread
I think that all of us enthusiastic amateur sculptures/model makers deserve a thread to show their creativity and imagination.

Having only been on the board a relatively short time compared to some it's not easy to find others creations. But they are out their - Shaolin 👍🏻.

So no matter how long ago it was done, if anyone has pics of unique creations either changed from shop bought kits, action figures or ambitious "built from scratch" figures please post here for all to find under one banner.
(a few details on how it was done would be great hopefully give me tips on future characters)

I'll start it off with the ones I did over the last year. My latest creation should be finished in about a week and I believe it's above my "normal" standards
Title: Re: Does My Figure look big in this?
Post by: Trooper McFad on 09 April, 2021, 09:49:08 PM
Hamerstien – used a knock off "Tsukuda" kit. I changed position of arms & hands. Body amended with Model clay. Other bits & pieces added using Milliput.

(https://i.imgur.com/nifbGb0.jpg)
Title: Re: Does My Figure look big in this?
Post by: Trooper McFad on 09 April, 2021, 09:50:10 PM
Ro-Jaws - made from scratch. Main body is Model clay and the addons sculpted from Milliput.

(https://i.imgur.com/1MS72pT.jpg)
Title: Re: Does My Figure look big in this?
Post by: Trooper McFad on 09 April, 2021, 09:51:12 PM
Dredd V Batman – Dredd is a converted knock off Halcon kit. Repositioned arms & legs. Batman is converted from toy figure. Changed leg position and added Cape. The cape was made with model clay. All other tweaks were sculpted using Milliput

(https://i.imgur.com/GztwAuo.jpg)
Title: Re: Does My Figure look big in this?
Post by: Trooper McFad on 09 April, 2021, 09:52:10 PM
Earl Reagan – Converted Indiana Jones kit using Milliput to change hat and add waistcoat boots & holster.

(https://i.imgur.com/ioFaaLT.jpg?2)
Title: Re: Does My Figure look big in this?
Post by: Trooper McFad on 09 April, 2021, 09:53:10 PM
Sam, Haogy & Stoagie – Sam is a converted Han Solo kit. All added extras were sculpted using Millipat. Haogy was built from scratch using model clay for the core and details were added using Milliput. Stoagie is the end of a tooth pick.

(https://i.imgur.com/YX0JhUh.jpg)
Title: Re: Does My Figure look big in this?
Post by: Pete Wells on 09 April, 2021, 10:01:38 PM
I LOVE these!!!
Title: Re: Does My Figure look big in this?
Post by: Funt Solo on 09 April, 2021, 10:16:01 PM
No directly 2K stuff here, but I do have a Thrud that's modeled after Carl Critchlow's character design (so, a link) - the model is not modified, only painted - but I did the base myself:

(https://i.imgur.com/tf9UBUF.png)


And this is a Slaine mini I bought pre-painted in Moniave a while back:

(https://i.imgur.com/0EF69dF.jpg)

(I did model the base of the terrain he's standing on - a cobbled path which you can't see from this angle.)
Title: Re: Does My Figure look big in this?
Post by: Trooper McFad on 09 April, 2021, 10:28:26 PM
Quote from: Funt Solo on 09 April, 2021, 10:16:01 PM
No directly 2K stuff here, but I do have a Thrud that's modeled after Carl Critchlow's character design (so, a link) - the model is not modified, only painted - but I did the base myself:

(https://i.imgur.com/tf9UBUF.png)


And this is a Slaine mini I bought pre-painted in Moniave a while back:

(https://i.imgur.com/0EF69dF.jpg)

(I did model the base of the terrain he's standing on - a cobbled path which you can't see from this angle.)
Good stuff Funt I always have issues on how to cover the bases of my minis
Title: Re: Does My Figure look big in this?
Post by: Dandontdare on 09 April, 2021, 11:27:27 PM
Loving the Thrud - I was a big fan back in the White Dwarf days, but for some reason never knew (or forgot till now) that it was Carl Critchlow
Title: Re: Does My Figure look big in this?
Post by: Woolly on 10 April, 2021, 04:33:11 PM
The Sam Slade and Hammerstein are worthy of official releases, fantastic stuff!  :cool:
Title: Re: Does My Figure look big in this?
Post by: Colin YNWA on 10 April, 2021, 05:43:13 PM
Brilliant as ever Trooper McFad
Title: Re: Does My Figure look big in this?
Post by: Rara Avis on 14 April, 2021, 06:27:26 PM
Sorry about the size and the lack of photo shoot styling but here you go.

There are more here:https://imgur.com/user/usernumber34257/posts

The hand at the bottom of the pedestal is supposed to be glued down at the name but I accidentally knocked it off when I was dusting it ... which is why I haven't dusted it since.

(https://i.imgur.com/vVdVs8J.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/iX6IjIl.jpg)
Title: Re: Does My Figure look big in this?
Post by: Dandontdare on 14 April, 2021, 09:13:56 PM
wow, that's very nice indeed. Is that the 3A figure originally -how did you do the head and neck?
Title: Re: Does My Figure look big in this?
Post by: Trooper McFad on 14 April, 2021, 09:19:21 PM
That's cracking

Did you do the changes/ painting yourself?
Title: Re: Does My Figure look big in this?
Post by: Rara Avis on 15 April, 2021, 07:57:45 AM
I'm sorry to disappoint you gentlemen, but I have hammer hands that break everything they touch so, I was in no way involved in the creation of this magnificent piece.
Title: Re: Does My Figure look big in this?
Post by: Trooper McFad on 15 April, 2021, 08:04:56 AM
Quote from: Rara Avis on 15 April, 2021, 07:57:45 AM
I'm sorry to disappoint you gentlemen, but I have hammer hands that break everything they touch so, I was in no way involved in the creation of this magnificent piece.

It doesn't matter how you got it as long as you enjoy it.

I have an idea of doing a Death being captured in a "suction trap" with Anderson looking on - just got to find a cheap kit to manipulate.
Title: Re: Does My Figure look big in this?
Post by: Rara Avis on 15 April, 2021, 06:29:22 PM
I love him - every time I pick him up (which isn't that often because I'm afraid I'll break him) I think  'Please, my son ... he's very evil'.

I actually must invest in a brush for dusting - I was going to get a kabuki brush because they are super soft:

(https://asset1.cxnmarksandspencer.com/is/image/mands/Kabuki-Make-Up-Brush-1/SD_07_T22_7570A_NC_X_EC_0?$PDP_MAIN_CAR_SM$)

How do you dust your figures?
Title: Re: Does My Figure look big in this?
Post by: Trooper McFad on 15 April, 2021, 07:46:46 PM
Not as often as my wife wants me to 😂😂😂
When I do it's with an ancient feather duster (only has about 4 feathers) but I think I might invest in a similar brush as shown.
Title: Re: Does My Figure look big in this?
Post by: Rara Avis on 15 April, 2021, 08:29:04 PM
I've broken the Judge Death's hand, Nemesis frill and Dredd's (MK-1) Lawgiver while cleaning / posing so I tend to leave them alone.

That brush is £13.50 from M&S but you can get a cheaper one in Primark that will do the job.

Re: your idea for Death suction trap have you considered working with epoxy?

(https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0376/8469/products/Kari_Adelaide_Clear_Your_Head._Alright_Tell_Me_What_You_Think_It_Is_EPOXY_RESIN_SCULPTURE_2019_BOB_SZANTYR_1024x1024.jpg?v=1581627907)

Just an idea - I have absolutely no clue on how you might attempt that.

Btw, I can't believe that sculpture is $800.00.
Title: Re: Does My Figure look big in this?
Post by: Dandontdare on 15 April, 2021, 08:42:45 PM
Quote from: Rara Avis on 15 April, 2021, 06:29:22 PM
How do you dust your figures?

As this image shows, the answer is "rarely"  :lol:

(https://i.imgur.com/1RKKKCam.jpg)
Title: Re: Does My Figure look big in this?
Post by: Trooper McFad on 15 April, 2021, 08:48:12 PM
That would be a good idea I think I'll look into that cheers. I had thought of Death trapped in some kind of Hamster ball 😳 but there are too many holes.

Almost finished my next figure so should post pics sometime tomorrow.
Title: Re: Does My Figure look big in this?
Post by: Trooper McFad on 15 April, 2021, 08:52:35 PM
Quote from: Dandontdare on 15 April, 2021, 08:42:45 PM
Quote from: Rara Avis on 15 April, 2021, 06:29:22 PM
How do you dust your figures?

As this image shows, the answer is "rarely"  :lol:

(https://i.imgur.com/1RKKKCam.jpg)

😂😂😂 Mine aren't as bad as that - just call it space dust and it adds character
Title: Re: Does My Figure look big in this?
Post by: Barrington Boots on 16 April, 2021, 09:23:44 AM
Smaller scale, but I use a lip brush from Wilko to dust Warhammer-scale models and it works brilliantly. They cost about £1 each.
Title: Re: Does My Figure look big in this?
Post by: Trooper McFad on 16 April, 2021, 01:18:14 PM
Well another one finished 😁😁

This one is converted from a "Riddler" Revell kit.
I crossed his leg, moved his arms and gave him a 3 piece suit, brolly & a zany communications device (and a red carnation)
I give you Max Normal
If I hadn't used the graffiti decals from the Dredd minis I would have added some of those to the pole (and I might purchase Letter decals for the "Cab Stop" as I'm not good painting letters)

Enjoy

(https://i.imgur.com/5dQ4HcM.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/QXfyF2V.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/hgC3Oic.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/mERgR3d.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/aN1nz2L.jpg)

I'm still waiting on fellow Squaxx to post their creations 👍🏻
Title: Re: Does My Figure look big in this?
Post by: Dandontdare on 16 April, 2021, 01:50:47 PM
That's fantastic!

Weird how his pose looks perfectly natural from some angles (eg #2), but from others looks like he's busting for the loo or dancing the twist (eg #1).
Title: Re: Does My Figure look big in this?
Post by: Trooper McFad on 16 April, 2021, 02:22:38 PM
Quote from: Dandontdare on 16 April, 2021, 01:50:47 PM
That's fantastic!

Weird how his pose looks perfectly natural from some angles (eg #2), but from others looks like he's busting for the loo or dancing the twist (eg #1).
Thanks.
I see what you're saying I think when the full cab stop sign is in view then the eye makes more sense of his lean
Title: Re: Does My Figure look big in this?
Post by: Colin YNWA on 16 April, 2021, 04:26:14 PM
Lovin' Max - that is quite something.
Title: Re: Does My Figure look big in this?
Post by: Rara Avis on 16 April, 2021, 05:09:32 PM
Quote from: Dandontdare on 15 April, 2021, 08:42:45 PM

As this image shows, the answer is "rarely"  :lol:

(https://i.imgur.com/1RKKKCam.jpg)

Well you gotta dust it now and post an after pic!

Also round of applause for Trooper's latest creation!
Title: Re: Does My Figure look big in this?
Post by: Trooper McFad on 31 May, 2021, 05:09:43 PM
It's been a while but now everything is starting to open up the model making is slowing down(though still got 2 others on the go at the mo)

I'm still hoping some more Squaxx will post their creations and share with the newest board members (including myself) the characters they have created in the past.

Anyway this is my attempt at Marshall Metta Lawson. I used the knock off Anderson kit as my base. changed a few things took away her High Heels!!. Added spares I had left from the Dredd kit and tried my best at making the "shotgun".

I have added a couple of before pics to show how the model takes shape.

Chuffed at her jacket but not so much at her hair but overall I'm happy with the results.

The next ones on the go are a model of my alter ego and a better attempt at one I've already done.

Enjoy

(https://i.imgur.com/hNXgwjE.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/pGeJTwV.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/daVfzdg.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/r7WKvdk.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/ktm1rZg.jpg)
Title: Re: Does My Figure look big in this?
Post by: Rogue Judge on 31 May, 2021, 08:49:11 PM
McFad, that Lawson us incredible, I want one! The hair and painting,  all looks great 👍
Title: Re: Does My Figure look big in this?
Post by: Trooper McFad on 31 May, 2021, 09:48:34 PM
Quote from: Rogue Judge on 31 May, 2021, 08:49:11 PM
McFad, that Lawson us incredible, I want one! The hair and painting,  all looks great 👍
Thanks Rogue. Unfortunately I don't do spares she's one of a kind and the more I look at her on the shelf the less I see the flaws.
Title: Re: Does My Figure look big in this?
Post by: atp on 02 June, 2021, 03:45:38 PM
Quote from: Trooper McFad on 31 May, 2021, 05:09:43 PM
I'm still hoping some more Squaxx will post their creations and share with the newest board members (including myself) the characters they have created in the past.
Really enjoying your work, good to see some good old kitbashing again.
Anyway here's my creative blast from the past.
https://forums.2000ad.com/index.php?topic=40935.0 (https://forums.2000ad.com/index.php?topic=40935.0)
Title: Re: Does My Figure look big in this?
Post by: Trooper McFad on 02 June, 2021, 04:43:46 PM
Quote from: atp on 02 June, 2021, 03:45:38 PM
Quote from: Trooper McFad on 31 May, 2021, 05:09:43 PM
I'm still hoping some more Squaxx will post their creations and share with the newest board members (including myself) the characters they have created in the past.
Really enjoying your work, good to see some good old kitbashing again.
Anyway here's my creative blast from the past.
https://forums.2000ad.com/index.php?topic=40935.0 (https://forums.2000ad.com/index.php?topic=40935.0)

Wow there's no words that I can add that's not already been said in that thread. I recommend everyone who's joined since 2015 to read the whole thread and see the effort and skill put into that build. It is truly at another level to my wee 12" efforts 😂😂😂

I really liked seeing the evolution over the months- I don't believe it will ever be topped unless you have something else planned?

I hope it doesn't put off anyone else posting their efforts as if still like to see and possibly learn from others projects. A few good tips I might try and scale down from your thread atp
Title: Re: Does My Figure look big in this?
Post by: atp on 08 June, 2021, 03:02:27 PM
Your work on these figures is really great and nicely detailed
Taking a kit of one character and turnng it into a different character  is no easy task, and you have obviously nailed that task.

The poses for the Dredd & Batman figures are great, so unique, very different from the norm. It looks like they have gone head to head until they are both exhausted.
I especially like the Ro-Jaws and Haogy. The position of Hoagy's eyes really bring the  sculpt to life. I would offer one bit of advice, grab a pack of sculpey and scratch build a full figure, you have definitely got the skill to produce some outstanding pieces.
Title: Re: Does My Figure look big in this?
Post by: Trooper McFad on 08 June, 2021, 10:18:18 PM
Thanks for the encouragement atp I think it's a confidence thing and doing "human" faces is very daunting.

I have a few other conversions I'd like to attempt. The range of kits and what I can do to them is running out so I might just have to have a go 😳

I got the inspiration for the Dredd / Batman from a panel in Judgment in Gotham one of my favourite crossovers. Initially I wanted to go for their fight on top of the Train but that was gonna be too big for the space I have.
Title: Re: Does My Figure look big in this?
Post by: Trooper McFad on 01 July, 2021, 07:20:49 AM
Well I thought it would take me longer than it has with other distractions going on but I still found time to mould, craft, cut and sand my latest attempt at a tooth character.
This time it's my first 1:1 (I think it's about right?)

Fellow Squaxx I give you Stogie.

When I first saw him in the prog I thought how great having an opinionated talking cigar. I loved him ever since so I had to create my very own.

I used an old toy from a burger chain I had lying about and cut away everything bar the hands, feet and body core. This allowed me to attach the milliput.

It was hard to find many colour references so I went for the one that I liked the most - cigar brown with brass trim.

As with Lawson I've posted primed, base coat and a few finished shots. I even used some filter floss from my fish tank supplies as a wee puff of vape.

Hope you enjoy as much as I do.

(https://i.imgur.com/gyPD7hE.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/0zDGBVU.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/AVC3pHr.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/Ue4HOAl.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/AP5Agam.jpg)
Title: Re: Does My Figure look big in this?
Post by: Trooper McFad on 17 August, 2021, 05:09:19 PM
Well fellow Squaxx I have finally finished what is to date my favourite creation. A GI trooper. (THIS IS NOT ROGUE!)
I have returned to using the revel model of the Riddler for my base.
I actually started his equipment in April whilst finishing Max Normal my other Riddler change over this allowed me to scale the items while waiting for the kit to be delivered.
Making all his wee bits & pieces was fun especially his Helmet.
The base is slate from the garden and a drilled hole represents a near miss!
For this project I experimented with home made decals and for the crappie inkjet I have the results aren't too bad. (you also need a spray varnish to fix the ink before applying to the model) Though for more detailed decals a better printer that's a little bit sharper would be preferable.
As per normal now I have pictures of it primed, base coated and then finished.
Hope you agree it ain't half bad for an amateur who's getting a bit more ambitious with every project finished.

Enjoy

(https://i.imgur.com/DBBMyXK.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/pntfyf8.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/W3BUsOo.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/cAtbcIi.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/a4iQiZs.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/TwYY2K9.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/IWZTBw0.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/fcJUvu0.jpg)
Title: Re: Does My Figure look big in this?
Post by: Woolly on 17 August, 2021, 05:31:39 PM
Wow! :O

Fantastic stuff on display here, especially the absolutely perfect Carlos Sanchez Robostogie!
I want one!
Title: Re: Does My Figure look big in this?
Post by: Sean SD on 17 August, 2021, 09:45:20 PM
Luv the GI trooper, Trooper McFad
Great work!!
Title: Re: Does My Figure look big in this?
Post by: Rogue Judge on 17 August, 2021, 10:22:10 PM
Awesome Rogue Trooper figure, well done!
Title: Re: Does My Figure look big in this?
Post by: Trooper McFad on 03 December, 2021, 02:06:36 PM
First a big shout to those fellow Squax budding model makers who still have those projects that they have hidden away for years. Please post on this thread and share this with us your fellow 2K fans.

Anyway now that the Advent has started and I have posted my efforts here are a few more pics.

Details of the project are:

I used the minis from Warlord games (bought extras) and old pine curtain rings that were lying up in the loft.

The Anderson santa hats, string of baubles and tinsel are all made from milliput. (I did look for silver and gold pipe cleaners but couldn't find any).

I prefer the Anderson - I think the hat does it.

I did have another 3 minis to change but time ran out so I will park the for next year.

I'm currently busy with 3 other mash ups at various degrees of completion but with the crimbo holidays about to give me some spare time I should finish at least one.

Anyway have a happy Christmas when it comes.

Enjoy

(https://i.imgur.com/j3YSpa1.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/sLPGt7H.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/cfahoTf.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/R8zI3YI.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/2Kzl0n5.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/NXLhcRR.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/ZBUQR0e.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/zyayRdP.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/BBikvrF.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/4ZbuuZo.jpg)



Title: Re: Does My Figure look big in this?
Post by: I, Cosh on 03 December, 2021, 02:33:15 PM
These are all brilliant. Can't believe I'm on this site every day and I've never seen that Stogie before.
Title: Re: Does My Figure look big in this?
Post by: Colin YNWA on 03 December, 2021, 03:56:19 PM
Yeah these have been such a treatg and such a fantastic way to kick off the Advent Calendar.
Title: Re: Does My Figure look big in this?
Post by: Trooper McFad on 03 December, 2021, 06:11:16 PM
Thanks guys but my hope is that this thread would winkle out more model makers (amateurs like myself).

This board is full of talent from the short stories, Dread heads, sketches, Lego builds etc I can't believe I'm the only one trying his hand at model mashups!



Title: Re: Does My Figure look big in this?
Post by: Trooper McFad on 06 January, 2022, 11:08:26 AM
Happy New Year all Squaxx
Been working on my latest effort off and on since August. With the free time over Christmas and (requested) lockdown up here in Cal-Hab I've finally finished my version of "Kill-a-man" Jaroo. Who goes nicely with my Marshal Lawson as you will see below.

Jaroo was modelled from a toy "King Kong" bought off eBay and after a few adjustments to its stance, adding a waistcoat, hat, goggles and a shed load of hair around the fore arms and feet I was happy with the results. I again used my goto medium of milliput.

As usual I have posted pictures of Jaroo primed, base coated and finished. To give the scale of the two figures I have photographed them together and I think I have pretty much lucked out as they look good together. Sorry for all the pics.

I have 3 other projects slowly on the go so I should have them completed throughout the year.

Still waiting on fellow Squaxx to post their creations.

(https://i.imgur.com/DV9lA1G.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/wmCgsYe.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/4kRxOlZ.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/XNnJkBJ.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/RQdKqRO.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/DgWBiHL.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/Xiaj3ZB.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/FBjVuWr.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/4LuPoNT.jpg)
Title: Re: Does My Figure look big in this?
Post by: IAMTHESYSTEM on 06 January, 2022, 11:29:07 AM
That is fantastic work—incredible talent.
Title: Re: Does My Figure look big in this?
Post by: Colin YNWA on 06 January, 2022, 12:34:07 PM
I've just been to the shops and alas there's been a run on 'WOW's due to those, particularly Kill-a-man and I couldn't get any so I'm not able to say 'Wow' here. All I could get was a 'Those are incredible' so that will have to do.

Those are incredible!
Title: Re: Does My Figure look big in this?
Post by: Rogue Judge on 06 January, 2022, 02:57:37 PM
Since the shops are out of WOW (from the makers of BOING I presume), I googled synonyms we could use here, I think they all apply! Synonyms:hooray, yippee, excellent, lovely, happily, good for​/​on someone, hallelujah, good, thank goodness​/​heaven(s)

So good on you Trooper, excellent work, those are lovely!
Title: Re: Does My Figure look big in this?
Post by: Jim_Campbell on 06 January, 2022, 03:13:59 PM
Like the other posters, I'm struggling to find superlatives sufficient to the task. Fantastic work!
Title: Re: Does My Figure look big in this?
Post by: broodblik on 06 January, 2022, 03:18:58 PM
Just plain awesome !!!!!!
Title: Re: Does My Figure look big in this?
Post by: Trooper McFad on 06 January, 2022, 06:05:05 PM
Thanks guys for the kind comments. It's good that others can appreciate the characters brought to a 3D format. In my house they are just looked upon as dust gathers 😂😂😂.

I'm quickly running out of space so have to think carefully when picking my next characters or I'll have to move some on or my boy out so I can get my own man cave.
Title: Re: Does My Figure look big in this?
Post by: Funt Solo on 06 January, 2022, 06:18:45 PM
Quote from: Trooper McFad on 03 December, 2021, 06:11:16 PM
Thanks guys but my hope is that this thread would winkle out more model makers (amateurs like myself).

This board is full of talent from the short stories, Dread heads, sketches, Lego builds etc I can't believe I'm the only one trying his hand at model mashups!

Great work on the Lawless models.

I do like to convert miniatures, and nearly all of mine are Games Workshop kit (classic Warhammer and 40K). I hate the idea of two models in a squad being identical, so I do conversions to make them unique. I'm really bad at finding big blocks of painting time, though, so most of my work is either pre-undercoat or undercoated and gathering dust. Not the best things to show off - but I enjoy the process of Frankensteining the minis all the same. 

I have discovered that over-used blu-tac sort of decomposes over time - becoming both yucky smelling and terribly difficult to remove from the minis.
Title: Re: Does My Figure look big in this?
Post by: Trooper McFad on 06 January, 2022, 06:39:02 PM
Quote from: Funt Solo on 06 January, 2022, 06:18:45 PM
Quote from: Trooper McFad on 03 December, 2021, 06:11:16 PM
Thanks guys but my hope is that this thread would winkle out more model makers (amateurs like myself).

This board is full of talent from the short stories, Dread heads, sketches, Lego builds etc I can't believe I'm the only one trying his hand at model mashups!

Great work on the Lawless models.

I do like to convert miniatures, and nearly all of mine are Games Workshop kit (classic Warhammer and 40K). I hate the idea of two models in a squad being identical, so I do conversions to make them unique. I'm really bad at finding big blocks of painting time, though, so most of my work is either pre-undercoat or undercoated and gathering dust. Not the best things to show off - but I enjoy the process of Frankensteining the minis all the same. 

I have discovered that over-used blu-tac sort of decomposes over time - becoming both yucky smelling and terribly difficult to remove from the minis.

I too have a stack of Dredd mini's to paint but doing the small batch for the Christmas tree was fun adding the baubles and Santa hats.
I have the same feeling about having too many figures the same it means that you have to keep things consistent so a wee tweak here and there adds interest.
I'd like to see your tweaks as I'm always looking to pinch others ideas 😁.
Title: Re: Does My Figure look big in this?
Post by: The Legendary Shark on 06 January, 2022, 07:39:59 PM

Ghafflebette!
Title: Re: Does My Figure look big in this?
Post by: Funt Solo on 09 January, 2022, 06:46:52 AM
This Ork is from one of the older 40K boxed sets, where you got 18 Ork Boyz, but quite a lot of repeating melee weapons, guns and heads. There are three body types, so I set about making sure nobody had the same head, melee weapon or gun. This guy's one of my favorites:

(https://i.imgur.com/Hv6G3n3.png)

- The snaggle-tooth head is from an Orc (i.e. the fantasy range).
- The right arm is from a spear-carrying Orc (I amputated the original Ork arm), but the spear tip was kind of stone age and tied on with twine, so I cut that off and replaced it with a spear-head from the Boar Boyz kit, which looks a bit more modern. Orks tend to go with big blades, axes and chainsaws - but I liked the idea of a mad throwback with a spear.
- The gun has been modified with the dangling ammo-belt, which I think is from a Chaos Marine Rhino sprue. (And I drilled out the gun barrel, of course.)
Title: Re: Does My Figure look big in this?
Post by: Trooper McFad on 09 January, 2022, 09:12:25 AM
Quote from: Funt Solo on 09 January, 2022, 06:46:52 AM
This Ork is from one of the older 40K boxed sets, where you got 18 Ork Boyz, but quite a lot of repeating melee weapons, guns and heads. There are three body types, so I set about making sure nobody had the same head, melee weapon or gun. This guy's one of my favorites:

(https://i.imgur.com/Hv6G3n3.png)

- The snaggle-tooth head is from an Orc (i.e. the fantasy range).
- The right arm is from a spear-carrying Orc (I amputated the original Ork arm), but the spear tip was kind of stone age and tied on with twine, so I cut that off and replaced it with a spear-head from the Boar Boyz kit, which looks a bit more modern. Orks tend to go with big blades, axes and chainsaws - but I liked the idea of a mad throwback with a spear.
- The gun has been modified with the dangling ammo-belt, which I think is from a Chaos Marine Rhino sprue. (And I drilled out the gun barrel, of course.)

That's great Funt.
It's the ingenuity and imagination used I love. Making mini's to your own taste makes them more interesting.
I keep all my "cuttings/spares" just Incase I can use them on a future build.
Now you just have to get round to paint them 👍🏻😁.
Title: Re: Does My Figure look big in this?
Post by: Funt Solo on 10 January, 2022, 03:00:21 AM
This guy has the same body as the previous one - he's retained his original right arm, but I cut off his hand so I could give him a different weapon. His gun has been modified with a chainsaw attachment (looted from a Space Marine) - if his chainsaw gets stuck in some tough enemy, he can just shoot them to bits. Then stab them.

(https://i.imgur.com/29J4Wr4.png)
Title: Re: Does My Figure look big in this?
Post by: Trooper McFad on 10 January, 2022, 07:06:56 AM
Fantastic your army will look awesome- a ragtag bunch of kickass orcs
Title: Re: Does My Figure look big in this?
Post by: Trooper McFad on 27 April, 2022, 06:25:43 PM
Well it's been a wee while since I completed my last figure.
But I've been a busy little bee working on 4 different figures at one time! The reason for this is I was using sculpty for the first time and it's wonderful stuff. But I didn't want to bake just one piece at a time. So I sculpted a couple of figures and add on bits for another couple I've been working on with milliput and are half finished so it made sense to do a batch baking to cure the sculpty.
First up is my version of the Gronk.
As always I have supplied "primed", "base" and "finished" photos.
I hope to have the next figure done in a couple of weeks.

(https://i.imgur.com/dQ1y7xI.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/PjuMXrr.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/uqcmUkr.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/eR2i0IE.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/CmcQzbO.jpg)
Title: Re: Does My Figure look big in this?
Post by: IAMTHESYSTEM on 05 May, 2022, 08:26:46 PM
The Gronk is looking set to take over Bounty Hunting from Strontium Dog! Excellent work.
Title: Re: Does My Figure look big in this?
Post by: Trooper McFad on 05 May, 2022, 08:58:32 PM
Quote from: IAMTHESYSTEM on 05 May, 2022, 08:26:46 PM
The Gronk is looking set to take over Bounty Hunting from Strontium Dog! Excellent work.

Thanks- he is rather lonely though so I will need to give him a pal (or SD) but not sure who - I'm not doing Jonny but a McNulty or Wulf would be a good challenge eventually
Title: Re: Does My Figure look big in this?
Post by: Trooper McFad on 15 May, 2022, 05:21:23 PM
Well it's a couple of days late but here's my latest attempt at brining another tooth character into the 3D world.
This one as per my Gronk attempt was entirely made out of skulpty (apart from the filler for the gap's when I put him together)
I also used the flexible part of a little clip on lamp for his arms which gives interest in posing him differently now and again.
I've enjoyed playing with sculpty and will go back to it but I must finish my next 12 inch character which I've been adding to,carving and sanding into shape off and on for 8 months now 😳.
Hopefully when you squint your eyes he's recognisable as Dredd's pain in the arse Walter the Wobot.

Enjoy

Trooper McFad

(https://i.imgur.com/cifo3hV.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/VUUKl7n.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/jqfzrnu.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/2Z6tV99.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/qxDRNBv.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/z1Agymk.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/rybHrvn.jpg)
Title: Re: Does My Figure look big in this?
Post by: Darren Stephens on 16 May, 2022, 10:43:33 AM
Walters looking amazing, McFad!
Title: Re: Does My Figure look big in this?
Post by: atp on 05 June, 2022, 03:08:37 PM
Your thread is my first port of call when visiting this forum.

The Gronk and Walter, superb, as is the Jaroo. Glad to see you took a punt on using Skulpey, it's such a  versatile material.
Best of all you can rework your sculpture as much as you like until you're happy it. What's more unlike Milliput there is no time restraint, just cover it in Clingfilm and you can work on your piece over a few days.
Great idea adding flexible arms to Walter, and you have captured the personality
of the Gronk perfectly.

How about some start to finish pics of your creations, would be great to see
your methods and progress as your project works to completion.

Anyway as you asked so nicely to see other creations, here's another one of my past pieces.

https://forums.2000ad.com/index.php?topic=39186.msg783363#msg783363 (https://forums.2000ad.com/index.php?topic=39186.msg783363#msg783363)

Which was sculpted from scratch using Sculpey.
Title: Re: Does My Figure look big in this?
Post by: Trooper McFad on 05 June, 2022, 08:49:28 PM
Quote from: atp on 05 June, 2022, 03:08:37 PM
Your thread is my first port of call when visiting this forum.

The Gronk and Walter, superb, as is the Jaroo. Glad to see you took a punt on using Skulpey, it's such a  versatile material.
Best of all you can rework your sculpture as much as you like until you're happy it. What's more unlike Milliput there is no time restraint, just cover it in Clingfilm and you can work on your piece over a few days.
Great idea adding flexible arms to Walter, and you have captured the personality
of the Gronk perfectly.

How about some start to finish pics of your creations, would be great to see
your methods and progress as your project works to completion.

Anyway as you asked so nicely to see other creations, here's another one of my past pieces.

https://forums.2000ad.com/index.php?topic=39186.msg783363#msg783363 (https://forums.2000ad.com/index.php?topic=39186.msg783363#msg783363)

Which was sculpted from scratch using Sculpey.
Thanks atp

Yes I did enjoy using sculpty and on one or more occasions I threw the toys out the pram doing Walter and started again which would have been impossible with milliput. Though it's still useful filling in those gaps when assembling.
I will be using sculpty again (and I have a few figures in mind) but I need to finish an ABC warrior that I started converting from a Batman kit way back last October and I've been using milliput.

By the way your Mean is awesome the facial expression and details all over him are great. The paint job is superb.
How long you been making these?
I've always dabbled in painting models and mini's but only started converting with my Hammerstein and slowly found the confidence to do more and start from scratch (ro-jaws , Hoagy, Gronk and now Walter). I was frustrated at the lack of 2000AD model kits that weren't Dredd/Death/Anderson so I had to take matters into my own hands. 😂😂😂

If anyone is new to the board and interested in modelling I recommend looking at atp's links on this thread there's a fantastic Dredd a couple of pages back.

Once again if anyone else has made or converted anything to a 2000AD (in fact anything) post it here and share with the board.
Title: Re: Does My Figure look big in this?
Post by: Tiplodocus on 17 June, 2022, 09:22:50 PM
Just to add to the superlatives and say thanks, Trooper McFad, these bring a smile to my face.
Title: Re: Does My Figure look big in this?
Post by: Trooper McFad on 18 June, 2022, 12:10:52 AM
Quote from: Tiplodocus on 17 June, 2022, 09:22:50 PM
Just to add to the superlatives and say thanks, Trooper McFad, these bring a smile to my face.

Thanks, Just glad others enjoy the things I put together.

All the creations sit on the cabinet next to me in my office (Daughters old room) and when ever I get frustrated and bored at long zoom meetings I just glance up and they make me smile 😀
Title: Re: Does My Figure look big in this?
Post by: Trooper McFad on 10 August, 2022, 06:09:46 PM
Well it's been a few months since my last creations hit this thread.
I've been working on this one off and on for almost a year, starting and finishing others during this time but I find this way of working suits me as I can do a bit put it down and look at it with fresh eyes and correct all my mistakes.
Another reason for the length of time is the amount of detail I needed to add to my base model used. For this build I had a Batman Forever kit l had purchased ages ago initially for my "Dredd & Batman" project.
As usual I have added photos of the model after it's been primed, base coated and finished.

For those interested (atp) I'll also add a wee bit on my workings so hopefully that will help in my final grade.

So this time I give you Deadlock my 3rd warrior build and over all 5th warrior member I now possess (see last pic). Deadlock is not one of my favourites tooth characters and would probably not even make my top 20 but he is currently in my top 3 builds. My one is based on Kevin Walkers version in "Khronicles of Khaos" I hope I have picked up most of the details in his art and done his version justice.

Now to the boring stuff.

Starting with the basic kit. I start to play about with the pose I want. Usually I have to do a bit of cutting and manipulating but with this one it was fairly easy. Once I have a "vision" in my head I think about how I'm going to get there.
During this process I'm always thinking how easy is this going to be to paint. If it's tricky then I make the piece to be added. In  Deadlocks case things like his loin cloth, sword, sword welding a arm and cloak amongst other small add ons we're made separately. When making these I constantly make tweaks and place them onto the model itself to get the right look and position. For example once I had added the shoulder pads as part of his body my next issue was how to add his cape. I got round this by adding part of his cape onto the shoulder pads and making the join where his hood joins the rest of the cape. This allowed me to work on the 2 separate parts easier and at my leisure. This was to be invaluable as I'd not reckoned on how the sword sheath would lie between his back and the cape. Initially this pushed the cape too far from the body.
I got around this by merging the sword sheath with the cape by cutting the cape and pushing the sheath into the cape. This resulted in a "bump" in the cape which I like.
Other things I wanted on the cape are the tentacles flapping in the wind. I thought about creating these out of milliput but these would be quite brittle. Thankfully I don't throw away any trimmings from my kits and I found a couple of strips I had taken from the cape itself and then attached them back on. These are flexible and won't break off while assembling and painting.

On the body itself it was done in layers to give a more natural look. So all the wires, cables and tubes needed to go on first then the armour.

The base was shaped from plywood and covered with air dry clay this allows me to press the feet in for a better surface to attach the model as well as adding in pot marks from explosions and others. To further strengthen the model in place I drilled through the base and the feet. This allows me to thread wire up into the legs. I've done this with all my models on a base.

The prime coat is self explanatory and I'm a slapdash painter when adding the base coats. Finally(almost) it's the my favourite part in bringing the model to life. I give it a wash with a well watered down suitable colour depending on the base coat but black normally does most. I then dry brush (heavily) on top which is usually the same as the base coat underneath. Then repeat the processes until I'm happy with the "depth" and texture I'm happy with - I get less heavy on the dry brushing unless I'm covering up my mistakes.
Once happy I add in the highlights in Deadlocks case a brass colour on the body and silver for his gubbings.

Finally finally I get to glue the additional bits and pieces and see if all the months of moulding, carving, sanding, pondering, changing and painting pays off.

Hope you enjoy the results

(https://i.imgur.com/n9uxEFw.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/cdauFDD.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/bQuBDXj.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/L4fzRhP.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/2Q7meKR.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/gBQMmWL.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/v5cBSO1.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/ec7BN82.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/Bl0En8M.jpg)

P.S. Joe (assembled & painted by myself) & Blackblood(boughs as is) were bought model kits so I had to add to the gang
Title: Re: Does My Figure look big in this?
Post by: Jim_Campbell on 10 August, 2022, 07:20:19 PM
Arsom!
Title: Re: Does My Figure look big in this?
Post by: IAMTHESYSTEM on 13 August, 2022, 08:23:29 PM
Incredible work.
Title: Re: Does My Figure look big in this?
Post by: Dandontdare on 13 August, 2022, 08:53:55 PM
Quote from: Jim_Campbell on 10 August, 2022, 07:20:19 PM
Arsom!

arf, not heard that one for a while!

Beautiful work as always - just a shame they're not all to scale (I know the irritation - I own the 3A Mongrol (1/12) and their Ro-Jaws (1/6)
Title: Re: Does My Figure look big in this?
Post by: Trooper McFad on 13 August, 2022, 11:16:18 PM
Quote from: Dandontdare on 13 August, 2022, 08:53:55 PM
Quote from: Jim_Campbell on 10 August, 2022, 07:20:19 PM
Arsom!

arf, not heard that one for a while!

Beautiful work as always - just a shame they're not all to scale (I know the irritation - I own the 3A Mongrol (1/12) and their Ro-Jaws (1/6)

Thanks guys for the kind words 😁👍🏻

I know what you mean about the Scale I should have made Ro-jaws a bit bigger (future project?) but until I find base models of similar size to Blackblood & Joe as they are properly done "garage" kits I believe, I will have to put up with it and happy to do even with a couple of my own numb skulls telling me to fix it, fix it, fix it.
So if I go for a Mongrol I will try and base the scale on those 2.

I've got the Xmas decorations to finish for any possible advent and a couple of characters my good wife loves to put on her desk so that will keep me busy until the New year.

Those 3a models are superb
Title: Re: Does My Figure look big in this?
Post by: Trooper McFad on 01 October, 2022, 04:49:22 PM
A few weeks since I completed a new figure and you are getting 2 (actually 3) for the price of one post.

First is a special request from my good lady as she was fed up with all the tooth characters taking over the spare room/office.

I give you my attempt of doing Calvin & Hobbes. I really like how Hobbes turned out but I'm not too sure about Calvin. I was always worried how I'd do sculpting human faces but I thought doing a comic Character would have been easier. Sometimes I'm happy and other times i think it's shite. But when i was trying to compare my sculpt with the images in the books there are soooo many ways Calvin was drawn. I just hope it keeps her quite for a wee while - maybe have to do some snow goons for Christmas

I'll let you decide.

(https://i.imgur.com/bWEBhCv.jpg)

For my 2nd Figure I'm back on script and have created a character that only had a relatively short appearance in the prog but in one of the great stories to appear. But I'm trying to create as many character as i can and esones I liked when reading the prog.

I give you Tweak

Enjoy

(https://i.imgur.com/NQ18H74.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/4LI7IFY.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/weoSQcY.jpg)
Title: Re: Does My Figure look big in this?
Post by: The Legendary Shark on 01 October, 2022, 04:53:39 PM

I always enjoy looking at these. Zarjaz!

Title: Re: Does My Figure look big in this?
Post by: Trooper McFad on 02 October, 2022, 06:29:32 PM
Quote from: The Legendary Shark on 01 October, 2022, 04:53:39 PM

I always enjoy looking at these. Zarjaz!

Glad they are enjoyed - just hope I can finish a few more before my eyes and fingers aren't nimble enough. I have an ambition to have 50 figures for the 50th anniversary without any repeats but don't tell the wife (currently I'm on 18 😁)
Title: Re: Does My Figure look big in this?
Post by: Colin YNWA on 02 October, 2022, 08:32:13 PM
How did I miss this?!?

I know how hard it is to draw Calvin and Hobbes, they are deceptive due to Watterson' genius. So to realise them in 3D is quite the thing.

Amazing.
Title: Re: Does My Figure look big in this?
Post by: Trooper McFad on 04 December, 2022, 01:38:25 PM
well now that the Advent has started and my submissions are in I'll post the before and after images of the xmas decy's.

In the before pics you will see the additional bits and pies i added to the minis. I used "green stuff" and milliput.


I am currently working on a number of larger Figures and the first one might be ready just before Christmas  if I get my finger out.

Anyway hope you enjoyed the decy's

(https://i.imgur.com/vfyD0eP.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/KUCWmS0.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/KQzJug6.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/0xCRSps.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/LzKMMa0.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/R0drDO6.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/jLI43As.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/RxVO15u.jpg)
Title: Re: Does My Figure look big in this?
Post by: JohnW on 04 December, 2022, 06:14:26 PM
Technical question: what's 'green stuff'?
(In my heedless youth, whenever I got ambitious with Citadel miniatures I tended to use bits of plasticine. When bits of plasticine couldn't be found, I made do with old blu-tack, with paint as a laminate. Far from perfect, but good enough for my far-from-perfect modelling skills.)
Title: Re: Does My Figure look big in this?
Post by: Trooper McFad on 04 December, 2022, 06:52:30 PM
Quote from: JWare on 04 December, 2022, 06:14:26 PM
Technical question: what's 'green stuff'?
(In my heedless youth, whenever I got ambitious with Citadel miniatures I tended to use bits of plasticine. When bits of plasticine couldn't be found, I made do with old blu-tack, with paint as a laminate. Far from perfect, but good enough for my far-from-perfect modelling skills.)

Green Stuff is a room-temperature curing two-part epoxy putty bought in tape format. You just trim the amount you need and add to the mini- it is a bit "sticker" than using milliput and has it's used when adding small parts. I still prefer Milliput and also use air drying clay and thanks to atp was put on to Sculpey which is great to sculpt and shape but does need cured in the oven. So not used when I'm adding to a plastic figure.
Title: Re: Does My Figure look big in this?
Post by: JohnW on 04 December, 2022, 07:19:39 PM
I have been schooled.
Thank you kindly.
Title: Re: Does My Figure look big in this?
Post by: lincnash on 06 December, 2022, 08:58:47 PM
Damn cool non-PC Fatties McFad.
I consider this thread 'yours' for showing of your IMMENSE modelling talents and wouldn't want to draw the spotlight away from you.
But you did specifically ask nicely for me to post here in the HIYA thread.

Quote from: Trooper McFad on 03 October, 2022, 10:12:02 PM
If you do a smash up please post on "Does my figure look big in this.." I'd love to see it 😁👍🏻

Here we go with some 'work in progress' pics of my 1/12 custom MEAN.
As I was setting up for pic on a sunny Radback morning it struck me the figures silhouette looks really good.
(https://i.postimg.cc/JncQ4YVx/Mean-Machine-custom-1.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/KkjT0NY3)
:-)

HIYA's impending release of their version of MEAN really does resemble a Critchlow as they were aiming for.
My fond memories are of the 'early' MEAN, when we meet him in the JUDGE CHILD QUEST and his reincarnation in DESTINY"S ANGELS.
Full on McMahon-ey and Ezquerra-ey ZARJAZNESS!
I loved him when he was a chaotic villain and less so later in the 90s when he became a bit of a joke character along with JUDGE DEATH :-(

Base figure is finished now, ripe for painting and detailing.
I will make him 'ThreeA-like" with grubby fabric clothing after his paint app.
At this stage with the donor PUNISHER costume still showing, I instantly thought to present:-
FRANK ANGEL - THE BOKISHER
He boks the guilty

(https://i.postimg.cc/FzTg0fKJ/Mean-Machine-custom-2.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/JHBkLzZ1)

(https://i.postimg.cc/MH6mc0zS/Mean-Machine-custom-3.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/ygGZtZJQ)

(https://i.postimg.cc/CM74324L/Mean-Machine-custom-4.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/JtyJJPg9)
Title: Re: Does My Figure look big in this?
Post by: lincnash on 06 December, 2022, 09:16:59 PM
Trawling my HDD I thought I'd add in these previous 1/12 customs and still looking for FINK pics.
Really dirty on ThreeA for teasing/promising FIRE for around 3 years with drokk all to show for it but a ridiculous SATANUS proto, although the figures they did release leaves a fantastic legacy.

(https://i.postimg.cc/263RNWB0/IMGP0036.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/34Mbgd1G)

(https://i.postimg.cc/BQF3v27y/IMGP0035.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/KRmwq32r)

An earlier custom was ROGUE as I couldn't see any company doing him in the near future.

(https://i.postimg.cc/wM8p5v7F/Rogue.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/hzr6cK87)
Will have to do new pics showcasing of HELM and BAGMAN

I'll also have to dust of 1/12 FINK and RATTY and post a few of their pics.
When MEAN is complete may have to tackle a WALTER like yours and team him with a MARIA :-)
we got your wumman Dredd!
Title: Re: Does My Figure look big in this?
Post by: The Legendary Shark on 06 December, 2022, 09:32:08 PM

Great stuff!

Title: Re: Does My Figure look big in this?
Post by: Trooper McFad on 06 December, 2022, 10:12:27 PM
Absolutely fantastic lincnashOZ
Those are brilliant. Like you I am tired of waiting for well made over priced kits or figures.

It's great to see these and this is what this thread was created for. I was getting worried that I was the only one still doing this stuff.

I'm always looking for inspiration so I might steal ideas from you and anyone else that post their creations.

I look forward to your completed Mean and seeing Helm & Bagman along with Fink and Ratty. The more pictures the better.

What did you use for fire on your "Fire" ?

Like your base for mean I've went down the Marvel/DC/WWF 1/12 figures to mashup. I've splashed out on a bundle on eballs which includes the Hulk, Thor, Captain America etc so watch this space over the next year. I'll mix those in with a couple of creations from scratch I'll be a busy bee.

So if there's anymore Squaxx out there with tooth inspired figures or models let's share them.


Title: Re: Does My Figure look big in this?
Post by: lincnash on 07 December, 2022, 01:10:08 AM
Quote from: The Legendary Shark on 06 December, 2022, 09:32:08 PM
Great stuff!
Quote from: Trooper McFad on 06 December, 2022, 10:12:27 PM
Absolutely fantastic lincnashOZ
No worries fellows :-)

Quote from: Trooper McFad on 06 December, 2022, 10:12:27 PM
I'm always looking for inspiration so I might steal ideas from you and anyone else that post their creations.
What did you use for fire on your "Fire" ?
No problems at all, if any of my customs generates motivation in yourself or others, GO FOR IT!

For the fire effect, I blobbed a few dabs of clear silicone sealant (for roofing or bathrooms) onto a disposable pallet (margarine container lid).
Then a few drops of red, orange and yellow, Humbrol enamel paints I still have from military modelling days.
Drag a matchstick through the silicone/paint blobs to get a 'streaky fire effect', then apply in dabs, slowly pulling the stick away which gives a 'curly wisps of flame' effect.
Leave at least 24hrs to cure.
Only seeing FIRE on B&W toilet-paper or TITAN reprints as a kid, I always thought of him having a similar look to Marvel's GHOST RIDER, so have applied the fire detail sparingly in comparison to artists fully engulfed or even modern spooky supernatural greenish flames.
;-)
Title: Re: Does My Figure look big in this?
Post by: Trooper McFad on 07 December, 2022, 06:48:15 AM
Thanks LincnashOZ that fire tip is out of the box hacks I love and is now stored away for future ref.
Title: Re: Does My Figure look big in this?
Post by: atp on 07 December, 2022, 03:05:59 PM
Quote from: Trooper McFad on 04 December, 2022, 06:52:30 PM

I still prefer Milliput and also use air drying clay and thanks to atp was put on to Sculpey which is great to sculpt and shape but does need cured in the oven. So not used when I'm adding to a plastic figure.

Hi Trooper McFad
Have you thought about using one of those wooden artists mannequins. Although they are not able to achieve a good pose out of the box, if you dismantle one and re-thread with armature wire held in with milliput you can get a fairly  decent pose.

For Sculpey aluminum foil armatures do a great job of posing and also reduce the amount of Sculpey needed.

Also have you heard of or tried Apoxie Sculpt, pretty much the same as milliput, but larger amount and a bit cheaper https://www.jhtsupplies.co.uk/apoxie-sculpt-white-4lb/p00000911 (https://www.jhtsupplies.co.uk/apoxie-sculpt-white-4lb/p00000911).

Really like the fatties and am looking forward to your next figure.
Title: Re: Does My Figure look big in this?
Post by: Trooper McFad on 07 December, 2022, 03:59:55 PM
Thanks atp

I'll look into all your tips.

I have thought about the wooden artists mannequins but at the moment if I find the right plastic figure it goes a long way to my final outcome. And at a good price and I tell myself I'm recycling 😂😂

Both the Gronk and the Calvin & Hobbes figures ha aluminium skeletons. I found that it allowed me to adjust the pose mid build (slightly) until I was hap with it.
I'm also trying to keep some arm or head movements in some of my latest figures but we'll wait and see if this works.
Title: Re: Does My Figure look big in this?
Post by: atp on 08 December, 2022, 01:52:29 PM
Just had an idea for your Christmas fatties.
https://www.hobbycraft.co.uk/ideas/how-to-make-a-snow-globe.html (https://www.hobbycraft.co.uk/ideas/how-to-make-a-snow-globe.html)
Title: Re: Does My Figure look big in this?
Post by: Trooper McFad on 08 December, 2022, 01:59:28 PM
Fantastic I might have an idea for next year's addition to my Christmas Tat.

I was wondering what I could do for next year as my tree is getting pretty full.

Won't be Fatties though. I'll have to pop in to my local Hobby craft and check out the size and quality
Title: Re: Does My Figure look big in this?
Post by: Trooper McFad on 27 December, 2022, 12:07:00 PM
Well for those that have been patiently waiting for the unboxing since Gene the Hackman was "released" for pre order! Wait no longer
But before we get to the pictures which as usual are primed, base coated & finished I'll do the talkie bit for you fellow modellers out there.

The base figure is the Hulk which is one of a big batch of figures I got off Eballs (currently working on another 4 in various states of completion)

Because it has movable arms and spinning fists I thought that this would be perfect for Gene and his blades.
All the add ons apart from his backpack are made from milliput with the backpack made from air drying clay. Everything molded into rough shape then carved and sanded into the final shape.
You may notice that the blades in his hands stick out a little from the fists. This was a last minute adjustment as they couldn't spin in his right hand due to the armour so I had to make both fists the same.

For the paint job I held back a little on my usual washing and dry brush technique as I wanted a more toy feeling, the stripes were a problem as my brush work is not that steady so I had an option of painting a blue base coat & pin stripe on top before painting over and then removing afterwards (this was going to be my preferred option but to stop the blue pealing off I was going to try to spray paint an under coat of blue. However as I had the idea of Boxing Gene for the Advent I didn't have the time (too cold to spray paint outside prior to Christmas and I don't have a garage) I decided to pin stripe over the base coat and then followed the lines with an appropriate colour of blue. It's not perfect but it works for me.
The biggest issue I have now is that there's pinch points where his arms move which scrapes away some of the paint. So as much as I really like the fact his arms move I have to think carefully if I want to do more figures with moving parts.

Hope you enjoy the Hackman as much as me.

(https://i.imgur.com/gajFZAN.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/ijLXWho.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/Bg6kEg4.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/DdiSch3.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/BXx7lgL.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/79QrDUq.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/OAuYY0f.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/Y50bzVQ.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/vB6n7MB.jpg)
Title: Re: Does My Figure look big in this?
Post by: JohnW on 27 December, 2022, 07:26:04 PM
When you gave us our first look at this, the only hint I could discern that this wasn't a factory-made piece was the buckle on Gene's cross-strap.
Just one little buckle that didn't quite look 100% professional. That's it.
Title: Re: Does My Figure look big in this?
Post by: lincnash on 27 December, 2022, 11:31:38 PM
Hulk Smash! uh uh ... Gene Slash, get whet in Auxtralia!
You have a fantastic eye for detail T.Mc.F. and the hands are not that shaky that it doesn't translate well to your painted work.
You would have to assume that the Abnett or Elson droids would think your physical creation of their printed works is ZARZAZOSITY in all it's ZARJAZNESS! (if they lurk the forum).
:-)
Title: Re: Does My Figure look big in this?
Post by: Trooper McFad on 28 December, 2022, 06:54:11 AM
Thanks guys I'm just glad others appreciate the final outcomes. Even my long suffering wife was impressed when Gene was in his box.

How's the Mean project coming on LincnashOZ?

Still waiting for those helm & Bagman pics.
Title: Re: Does My Figure look big in this?
Post by: lincnash on 28 December, 2022, 06:39:32 PM
No progress on Mean with the Silly Season in full swing.
Add in the fact that the Southern Radback has had 30 and close to 40 Deg.C. temp's since Xmas Eve, we've only just had a cool change come through, so too bloody hot and uncomfortable for modelling even with Air Con.

I used to post my 3A figures and custom 1/12 prolifically in the 3A thread when they were in business.
Just checked my old posts and they are gone into the ether, used to pic host with tinypic.com but all those pics have expired :-( (Too silly to save most on my HDD).

Only found 3 pics of Rogue in HDD, already shown my Fire/DJ's pics and cannot find any of Fink.
Currently shopping around for a better Meg-pixel phone/camera to post some decent pics.
(https://i.postimg.cc/nh2pSdzZ/Rogue.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/PCCgPQYF)

(https://i.postimg.cc/tChXWRGs/Rogue-1.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/N5jqwcMt)

(https://i.postimg.cc/9QCcp3cJ/Rogue-2.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/KRpXGHkM)
;-)
First pic is from my old 9M digi camera and much better clarity, other 2 are phone pics in good light but turn out dark.
Title: Re: Does My Figure look big in this?
Post by: Trooper McFad on 28 December, 2022, 07:31:04 PM
Thanks for posting those. I had considered going down the action man/ GI Joe figure and spray paint him blue but tossed a coin and continued with models.

Your guy looks great how did you create helm, gunner & Bagman?
Title: Re: Does My Figure look big in this?
Post by: lincnash on 28 December, 2022, 10:13:03 PM
Quote from: Trooper McFad on 28 December, 2022, 07:31:04 PM
...considered going down the action man/ GI Joe figure and spray paint him blue but ...
I have also collected Action Man as long as Progs.
To chop and paint a vintage A.M. and shave the flock hair to make a Mohawk, would be sacrilege ;-)
Here is a few of my holy grail A.M. items.
Eagle Eyes, Blue undies (pants) Action Man wearing the SAS Underwater Attack scuba set (complete) and off course he needs a cool ride, the SAS Beach-head Assault set (also complete with all items and raft tent/cover).
(https://i.postimg.cc/hPP2Y364/Underwater-Attack-w-Beachead-Assault-1.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/c627gTdP)

(https://i.postimg.cc/YqndBzB6/Underwater-Attack-w-Beachead-Assault-2.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

The only bit non-vintage/genuine AM is the rubber vest to the scuba suit perished into composite atoms, so a 1/6 scale female long sleeve T-shirt fits nice and tight to resemble the scuba vest.
ZARZAZ!!!

Title: Re: Does My Figure look big in this?
Post by: lincnash on 28 December, 2022, 10:50:26 PM
(https://i.postimg.cc/d0d6dMk6/Rogue-Trooper-1.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/06k7RBCK)

(https://i.postimg.cc/JnLq5TjL/Rogue-Trooper-2.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/NydmgkNJ)

(https://i.postimg.cc/TwdbPBrp/Rogue-Trooper-3.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/4K0yLL2g)

(https://i.postimg.cc/QCNJRH6Y/Rogue-Trooper-4.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/N9VXXfvR)

(https://i.postimg.cc/63fhjdhG/Rogue-Trooper-5.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/47ntnHqJ)


Rouge: 1/12 scale action figure by VORTEX TOYS from the YEW Series (3A bootleg figure, naughty-naughty, 3A gave them a 'cease and desist' letter and they went bust).
I like how the 1/12 figure is not 'muscle bound' like most action figures.
Regular gym fit and toned body type like a 'real life' soldier, suits the Rogue custom really well and reminds me of Steve Dillon's (RIP) version of Rogue, my fave.
Best part was using a industrial bastard file to shape the mohawk.

Amusing interlude:-
https://www.wonkeedonkeetools.co.uk/files/how-did-bastard-files-get-their-name

Helm: Mostly scratch-built and a bit of repurposing.
In collecting Action Man, I found a pair of larger toy size (not 1/6 AM size), real rubber gumboots (Welly's) mixed in a bundle lot I purchased.
The toe section on each boot had the right texture and curve's, so just spoke to me and said "I can be the two halves of Helm".
Much like Hulk whispered to you = "psst Troop - I'm actually Gene the Hackman screaming to get out".
Fine details and bio-chip applied with model sprue, heated and stretched to appropriate diameter and angles.

Bagman: Mostly scratch-built from model sprue and left over 1/35 Panzer armoured plates to form the 'basic rectangular' shape of the backpack.

Gunnar: Scratch-built using a repurposed 1/12 scale sniper rifle, acrylic sheet from a business shirt pack and the ever reliable model sprue.
Chopped scope and magazine from rifle, discarded butt and barrel, heated clear acrylic sheet and formed the outer shield of gunner (there's a visible seam in close-ups arrrgggh!), hide chopped rifle with pistol-grip inside, sprue for butt frame, barrel, sight etc. Add scope and mag and apply my favourite Humbrol enamel paints because I find them easy to work with (and I'm cheap and don't throw away anything).
;-)
Title: Re: Does My Figure look big in this?
Post by: lincnash on 28 December, 2022, 11:13:26 PM
(https://i.postimg.cc/J0gHPnSk/Fink-n-Ratty-1.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/xNvdd0ff)

(https://i.postimg.cc/Gh8y9FsJ/Fink-n-Ratty-2.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/3dhRcD1d)

(https://i.postimg.cc/02TJSzYg/Fink-n-Ratty-3.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/VdF6QLZ4)

(https://i.postimg.cc/Bn2PBJpj/Fink-n-Ratty-4.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/TKYPRMZx)

(https://i.postimg.cc/HxkJmXgM/Fink-n-Ratty-5.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/94sXt4zX)

(https://i.postimg.cc/wBVtnFSH/Fink-n-Ratty-6.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/4KYN9vfF)

(https://i.postimg.cc/rpc0h7ZQ/Fink-n-Ratty-7.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/DSjw0pTX)

Ratty came from a Ultimate Soldier 1/6 Vietnam Tunnel Rat boxed set.
Fink is a 3A Judge Death sans fabric uniform (donated to custom Judge Fire), helmet removed and donated to custom Mean for the shiny steel dome, headsculpt heavily modified into Fink's nose-less and grinning lip-less smile then bulging eyes from sprue.
Hair from a paint brush.
Bowler hat, spiked mace, stone club, pizen bottles, straps etc. scratch built from sprue, actual twigs and any other 'strappy things' I could find lying about.
Oh The hands and dagger were stolen from vintage ReAction Durham Red while his pouch is a repurposed 1/6 ww2 US first aid pouch weathered and painted 2000AD colours.

I still need to collect some sand from the local beach for my metal mini's basing needs.
I'll take Fink n' Ratty down and see if the Radback golden sands remind him of the Cursed Earth type (will provide pics when I pull my finger out and find a can of motivation).
Title: Re: Does My Figure look big in this?
Post by: Trooper McFad on 29 December, 2022, 07:18:59 AM
Thanks Linc

Fink & Ratty are brilliant

Love the info on how you created all the figures & items especially how you repurpose other items to create tooth items.

Keep up the good work 😁
Title: Re: Does My Figure look big in this?
Post by: lincnash on 03 January, 2023, 07:51:38 PM
I guess if my initial pics of chopping up Marvel Legends Punisher as a donor for a custom Mean, was "Mean on 1!".
After the first round of dry brushing I've hit "Mean up to 2!"
I've learnt I could while away the hours dry brushing a 6" action figure (large enough for this ageing droids failing optic circuits and unstable hand servo's) but have limited patience for small metal mini's, so opt for a more basic paint app for them.

(https://i.postimg.cc/28FdHMGq/Mean-Machine-1.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/Yh0m0XJk)

(https://i.postimg.cc/SxS6Hd1g/Mean-Machine-2.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/BXzPKT0F)

(https://i.postimg.cc/13vGSFLs/Mean-Machine-3.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/pmnhYmW6)

(https://i.postimg.cc/1z4p3tQ6/Mean-Machine-4.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/HJDJSTjs)

(https://i.postimg.cc/vmj5gsYK/Mean-Machine-5.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

Like the seam on Gunnar or Fink's slightly undersize Bowler, I notice "defects" in the customs when I post pics which are less noticeable 'in the flesh'.
Mean's head looks slightly oversize but every time I walk past him with glue/paint drying in my work area I grin and giggle like a juve who's just bought Titan Books - Cursed Earth Part Two with his hard earned pocket money.
I try to aim for a ThreeA meets my own DIY aesthetic, as to fit with the rest of my official release figures.
He's my custom and I think he's great, which is the important thing.
:)
Title: Re: Does My Figure look big in this?
Post by: Trooper McFad on 03 January, 2023, 08:44:21 PM
Quote from: lincnashOZ on 03 January, 2023, 07:51:38 PM
I guess if my initial pics of chopping up Marvel Legends Punisher as a donor for a custom Mean, was "Mean on 1!".
After the first round of dry brushing I've hit "Mean up to 2!"
I've learnt I could while away the hours dry brushing a 6" action figure (large enough for this ageing droids failing optic circuits and unstable hand servo's) but have limited patience for small metal mini's....

Like the seam on Gunnar or Fink's slightly undersize Bowler, I notice "defects" in the customs when I post pics which are less noticeable 'in the flesh'.
Mean's head looks slightly oversize but every time I walk past him with glue/paint drying in my work area I grin and giggle like a juve who's just bought Titan Books - Cursed Earth Part Two with his hard earned pocket money.
I try to aim for a ThreeA meets my own DIY aesthetic, as to fit with the rest of my official release figures.
He's my custom and I think he's great, which is the important thing.
:)

Thanks for posting the finished Mean - he's superb 👍🏻👍🏻

I feel your pain with the failing optics & hand servos 😂😂😂

I also sympathise when you spot all the defects that none of us see. I have the same issues with mine and definitely see more issues in any pics I post. The figures are always better in the flesh.

Just accept that everyone else will love Mean.

Question- do you have issues with the paint rubbing off when moving his arms and if not what's your secret?

Do you have any other projects planned for 2023?
Title: Re: Does My Figure look big in this?
Post by: lincnash on 03 January, 2023, 09:42:36 PM
Quote from: Trooper McFad on 03 January, 2023, 08:44:21 PM
Thanks for posting the finished Mean - he's superb 👍🏻👍🏻
.... <snip> ....
Question- do you have issues with the paint rubbing off when moving his arms and if not what's your secret?

Do you have any other projects planned for 2023?
He's really cool but not quite complete.
I'm going to go another round of dry brushing fleshtone enamel to subdue his chest hairs.
'In hand' I'm getting a bit of an over the top Bee Gee's 1970's vibe so I'll tone it down.

Q1: If you look at the 'six-pack' area of belly hair, there's a few glints of the original Punisher skull in white showing where the enamel paint has rubbed after accidentally touching when wet.
The best way to avoid this is to have a plan, do the actual paintwork, THEN RESIST the urge to 'correct' or 'add'.
Put him in a drying area for at least 12hrs and DO NOT TOUCH.
I think the other issue will be the large 'elbow wheels' I added, rubbing on the rib-cage, I'll be careful not to force or rub in poses.

Q2: No, nothing planned the the moment, get Mean to a passable standard when happy with paint app and fabric accessories.

I hope to pay homage to the god-like art droids when he's complete.
I've been refraining from googling images and largely been going of my own head-canon (which seems to be a mashup of McMahon, Ezquerra and throw in a heavy influence of Mean from JUDGE DREDD '95 (I AM THE LAAAAAAUUUUUW!))
Have google imaged now for a colour scheme, so I'll be aiming for something like these prog covers:-
(https://i.postimg.cc/2ShzBqpv/288-Mean.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

(https://i.postimg.cc/SK4mLyqP/377-Mean.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/JsTwMCs3)

Zarjaz!
:-)
Title: Re: Does My Figure look big in this?
Post by: lincnash on 04 January, 2023, 11:30:44 PM
MEAN UP TO 3!
(https://i.postimg.cc/jd0Ss68x/Mean-up-to-3-1.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/PNyjyDs9)

(https://i.postimg.cc/3x3rG85z/Mean-up-to-3-2.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/rKYLXLp9)

(https://i.postimg.cc/N0MgNd04/Mean-up-to-3-3.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/XrRSqcdG)

(https://i.postimg.cc/qMsMgtY8/Mean-up-to-3-4.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/YhSwsSt9)

(https://i.postimg.cc/L8v9Bcm5/Mean-up-to-3-5.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/VJrPzHrP)

Mean is really beginning to take shape now, chest hair subdued, fine details to right arm, 'original version' belt with utility pouches and red trousers coming along nicely.
:)  :D  ;)
Title: Re: Does My Figure look big in this?
Post by: Trooper McFad on 19 January, 2023, 03:17:47 PM
LincnashOZ the additions to mean are great (are you giving him a waist coat?)


Well to my first completion of the year which I delayed to get Gene Finished.

This one I used a Hawkeye toy figure as my base and there are no moving parts. It seems apt that Jonny Alpha is about to launch in February that I have now created one of his great rivals (or at least one of the clan).

I give you one of the STIX brothers

As usual I have pictures of the figure primed, base coated and finished.

I'm busy on a few more so hopefully another one ready by the end of Feb.

Hope you enjoy.

(https://i.imgur.com/5oCQxmd.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/cbkStJY.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/5DOrz9T.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/Kclw6ZW.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/1Ivop5X.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/gT6mMYX.jpg)
Title: Re: Does My Figure look big in this?
Post by: JohnW on 19 January, 2023, 04:03:31 PM
Oh very nicely done, Trooper, but shouldn't you be in bed?
Beware, sir—the lurgy spares no one, no matter how pretty their figures.
Title: Re: Does My Figure look big in this?
Post by: Trooper McFad on 19 January, 2023, 04:25:55 PM
It was completed Tuesday but couldn't manage yesterday to post or this morning but feeling better now thanks 🙂

I'm now returning to the final solution 😁
Title: Re: Does My Figure look big in this?
Post by: lincnash on 19 January, 2023, 07:54:29 PM
Quote from: Trooper McFad on 19 January, 2023, 03:17:47 PM
LincnashOZ the additions to mean are great (are you giving him a waist coat?)

Yes he's got a torn red shirt/waistcoat like the classic Prog covers, without pics I'm just a tease hehe.
Living in upside-down land, the good weather of Summer has me ignoring kitbashing/modelling and communing with nature instead.
Even been fishing twice with zero catches to show for it :-)
MUST remember to source Radback golden sands for basing miniatures.
I promise to get some pics of the finished Mean Machine ((mebbe with his brother Fink (Destiny's Angels style) as well)) up here soon, mebbe this weekend.

I wouldn't want to take the spotlight away from your next ZARJAZ project. ;-)
Stix is great, just like your other superb creations.
Only 99 more mutant brothers to go :-)

"The Stix Brothers are a clan of over 100 identical mutant siblings."

https://comicvine.gamespot.com/stix-brothers/4005-6067/

;-)


edit: Get well soon Mr. McFad, Fungus mixed with the creeping buboes can be contagious to others.

Title: Re: Does My Figure look big in this?
Post by: Trooper McFad on 19 January, 2023, 08:26:03 PM
Quote from: lincnashOZ on 19 January, 2023, 07:54:29 PM
Quote from: Trooper McFad on 19 January, 2023, 03:17:47 PM
LincnashOZ the additions to mean are great (are you giving him a waist coat?)

Yes he's got a torn red shirt/waistcoat like the classic Prog covers, without pics I'm just a tease hehe.
Living in upside-down land, the good weather of Summer has me ignoring kitbashing/modelling and communing with nature instead.
Even been fishing twice with zero catches to show for it :-)
MUST remember to source Radback golden sands for basing miniatures.
I promise to get some pics of the finished Mean Machine ((mebbe with his brother Fink (Destiny's Angels style) as well)) up here soon, mebbe this weekend.

I wouldn't want to take the spotlight away from your next ZARJAZ project. ;-)
Stix is great, just like your other superb creations.
Only 99 more mutant brothers to go :-)

"The Stix Brothers are a clan of over 100 identical mutant siblings."

https://comicvine.gamespot.com/stix-brothers/4005-6067/

;-)


edit: Get well soon Mr. McFad, Fungus mixed with the creeping buboes can be contagious to others.

I'm looking forward to seeing Mean with his waist coat 👍🏻

As we are in the depths of winter here in CalHab I'm jealous that you're out and about in the sunshine  (👍🏻 Enjoy)

You can post pics at any time don't accommodate me I'm just a half wit that likes playing with clay/milliput/sculpty

3 Stix would have been a task never mind 100!!

I'm feeling better now after popping some pills and doing very little bar lying in bed/couch
Title: Re: Does My Figure look big in this?
Post by: lincnash on 20 January, 2023, 07:52:57 PM
Luverly sunny morning, so no excuses to not post some Mean pics.
Last post I wrote "red shirt" (Trek influence?), should have checked my previous post and links to classic Prog covers.
Prog "colour accurate" scheme is red trousers and blue shirt as per Post #103 this thread. DOH!

MEAN IS COMPLETE AND UP TO 4!!
(https://i.postimg.cc/qRWSrhcS/Mean-on-4-1.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/9RtJtfnY)

(https://i.postimg.cc/qMVSZKvC/Mean-on-4-2.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/qgw1Nznk)

(https://i.postimg.cc/pXf4Ndmc/Mean-on-4-3.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/tYg2WptF)

(https://i.postimg.cc/yNdbSXv2/Mean-on-4-4.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/DS9g9sVc)

(https://i.postimg.cc/0yZ4QHdp/Mean-on-4-5.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/3k41f1qR)

(https://i.postimg.cc/fRMFMhXz/Mean-on-4-6.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/tYmDzw2w)

Me an' my brother.
Destiny's Angels.
(https://i.postimg.cc/15rCCYdL/Mean-Destineys-Angels.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/56jSjpb3)

This pic may be a trigger for the more sensitive Squaxx viewing the thread, I cannot be held responsible for years of therapy if you are upset by the following image ;-)
BOK!!!
(https://i.postimg.cc/g0ng0c0W/Mean-Dredd-BOK.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
ZARJAZ!!!
Title: Re: Does My Figure look big in this?
Post by: Trooper McFad on 20 January, 2023, 10:51:50 PM
The waist coat is the cheery on top.
That Mean is mean, put together with his bro and up against Dredd those pics are great.

Well done Lincnash now go and enjoy the Radback sunshine and ponder another creation 👍🏻😁
Title: Re: Does My Figure look big in this?
Post by: lincnash on 23 January, 2023, 01:56:44 AM
Cheers mate, I really like the DIY aesthetic of Mean, he's great in my eyes.

<snip>
Quote from: Trooper McFad on 20 January, 2023, 10:51:50 PM
.... and ponder another creation 👍🏻😁

I've been contemplating this fellow and may be able to pay homage to Mr. McMahon with an old Dredd enemy made with the "bigger" head from this set, on a Marvel Legends HULK body along with fabric and sprue accessories.
https://www.amazon.com/Imaginext-Fisher-Price-Friends-Crocodile/dp/B07HR7R7NJ
Middle aged male Squaxx standing in TOYS R' US, intently checking toddlers toys for scale accuracy (in store) may be an issue with the staff.
But definitely something to ponder.
😁
Title: Re: Does My Figure look big in this?
Post by: Trooper McFad on 23 January, 2023, 07:17:18 AM
That would be a great build - have you checked out eballs for a suitable head donar? Saves the standing in toy shops 😂😂😂
Title: Re: Does My Figure look big in this?
Post by: lincnash on 24 January, 2023, 04:53:34 AM
Quote from: Trooper McFad on 23 January, 2023, 07:17:18 AM
suitable head donor?

'In hand' is good to check scale before purchase on potential custom bits n' bobs.
I hate to waste and a few times, something I've bought from EvilPay looks great in pics.
But too small or big when it arrives, so not much use for the planned parts.

My plans for a 1/12 Klegg (if doable) are all still in in the genesis stage.
Just toying (pun intended) with ideas really.
Title: Re: Does My Figure look big in this?
Post by: broodblik on 27 January, 2023, 11:50:10 AM
Following was done by Marcus White - Charley's War (you can follow his work on youtube as well: https://www.youtube.com/@DioramaArt (https://www.youtube.com/@DioramaArt)):

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FnZwrWSWIAIq3ia?format=jpg&name=large)


Title: Re: Does My Figure look big in this?
Post by: JohnW on 27 January, 2023, 01:11:35 PM
The chevrons on his sleeve are too thick. Do I win the nitpicker's prize for today?

Title: Re: Does My Figure look big in this?
Post by: Colin YNWA on 27 January, 2023, 01:25:50 PM
Wow when you compare to the original Ian Gibson cover that's astonishingly well done

https://onlineshop.oxfam.org.uk/charleys-war-book-two/product/HD_301268948?pscid=ps_ggl_OOS+-+Performance+Max+BOOKS+-+2022_&crm_event_code=20REUWWS08&gclid=Cj0KCQiAic6eBhCoARIsANlox84bRxc9wMvWKZiL-BdN0a9XxIDIW4j4J_Drg0yi-EXHje9pBuPqrbQaAskiEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds (https://onlineshop.oxfam.org.uk/charleys-war-book-two/product/HD_301268948?pscid=ps_ggl_OOS+-+Performance+Max+BOOKS+-+2022_&crm_event_code=20REUWWS08&gclid=Cj0KCQiAic6eBhCoARIsANlox84bRxc9wMvWKZiL-BdN0a9XxIDIW4j4J_Drg0yi-EXHje9pBuPqrbQaAskiEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds)

(sorry for the long URL best imagine I could find and I couldn't download to add here alas.)
Title: Re: Does My Figure look big in this?
Post by: JohnW on 27 January, 2023, 03:19:17 PM
That's Joe Colquhoun, not Ian Gibson, but you probably knew that.
And for my nitpicking lap of honour, may I add:
A rare slip by Colquhoun, but the story illustrated is set in the summer of 1916, and that gas mask didn't come into service until late autumn. Lastly (as any schoolboy could no doubt tell you), the puttees are wrapped the wrong way. Infantry wore them as shown, fastened at the knee, but cavalry and artillery wound their puttees from the knee downwards, tying them at the ankle.

If you want to be a know-all, it's not enough to know it all. You have to tell people.

(Nitpicking aside, it's a beautifully done model. I had a butcher's at Marcus White's YouTube, and I am impressed. The how-to of the last stand of the IXth Legion is a standout.)
Title: Re: Does My Figure look big in this?
Post by: Colin YNWA on 27 January, 2023, 03:52:15 PM
Quote from: JWare on 27 January, 2023, 03:19:17 PM
That's Joe Colquhoun, not Ian Gibson, but you probably knew that.

Arh now is it???? In my head the original Titan covers were done by Ian Gibson and the cover to book 1 defo looks like his work. Book 2 is less clear but I'd say that spiky tree in the background looks very Ian Gibson BUT Barney has them listed as the series artist Joe Colquhoun - but I'm not convinced.

Can anyone confirm either way as I'm dead curious now (and would have had a fiver bet they were Gibson)
Title: Re: Does My Figure look big in this?
Post by: Trooper McFad on 27 January, 2023, 03:54:37 PM
That is superb. I bow to JWare's knowledge on all things WW1 but when I do my figures I only pick up what I can see on the source material and what Mr White has done is Superb. My hats off to the man 👍🏻

What scale is that?
Title: Re: Does My Figure look big in this?
Post by: broodblik on 27 January, 2023, 04:05:07 PM
Quote from: Trooper McFad on 27 January, 2023, 03:54:37 PM
What scale is that?

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FnZwrWRXkAIzC3H?format=jpg&name=large)
Title: Re: Does My Figure look big in this?
Post by: JohnW on 27 January, 2023, 04:35:25 PM
Quote from: Colin YNWA on 27 January, 2023, 03:52:15 PM
In my head the original Titan covers were done by Ian Gibson and the cover to book 1 defo looks like his work. Book 2 is less clear but I'd say that spiky tree in the background looks very Ian Gibson BUT Barney has them listed as the series artist Joe Colquhoun - but I'm not convinced.

Can anyone confirm either way as I'm dead curious now (and would have had a fiver bet they were Gibson)

I've had that book since 1988 and I'd have sworn up and down it's Colquhoun, only now you've gone and sown the seeds of doubt. I realise that I don't have any examples of Colquhoun's painted style to compare it to. I do maintain though that the military detail (incorrect puttees notwithstanding) is very Colquhoun, and that's a real Colquhoun horse. Spiky trees were also well within the man's compass.
I'm willing to concede that it might not actually be Colquhoun, but it's not Gibson. I can't see a trace of Gibson there. I look at Gibson's Titan covers from that time and there's no similarity.
Am I confident enough to lay a fiver on the matter? A whole fiver? Well now...
Title: Re: Does My Figure look big in this?
Post by: JohnW on 27 January, 2023, 04:58:21 PM
Harping on.
Can't for the life of me find a signature on Book 2, which I'm looking at right now. No info on the copyright page either.
(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Q7_KXrTXuSc/UG2SNRBrWSI/AAAAAAAAAcs/J8rTXY4Rn-0/s1600/1986_06_charley2_titan_cover.jpg)

But Book 1 is definitely either Colquhoun or a very clever Colquhoun pastiche. On that I will lay a fiver, sir. Maybe even as much as £5.50.

(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-DZhK32ErJQI/UG2SNVnqZGI/AAAAAAAAAcw/QOJYt00NM1k/s1600/1983_03_charley1_titan_cover.jpg)
Title: Re: Does My Figure look big in this?
Post by: Jim_Campbell on 27 January, 2023, 06:25:53 PM
I'd agree that if Book 1 isn't Colquhoun, it's somebody doing a damn fine impersonation, but also that Book 2 has some very un-Colqhoun-ish touches, that tree in particular. There's nothing about it that says Ian Gibson to me, though — the colour work is a lonnnng way from the line-and-wash technique that characterised his other colour work around this time and, other than that tree, the rest of the drawing lacks the angularity of his style. It's a mystery, wrapped in an enigma... &c. :-)
Title: Re: Does My Figure look big in this?
Post by: JohnW on 27 January, 2023, 06:34:44 PM
Quote from: Trooper McFad on 27 January, 2023, 03:54:37 PM
when I do my figures I only pick up what I can see on the source material and what Mr White has done is Superb. My hats off to the man 👍🏻
And after all my showing off, I see that the book cover has the correct PH gas helmet (although it's the incorrect SBR mask in the story) and that the model is not date-specific, and therefore not incorrect. Also the model's rifle is right and the book cover's is wrong.

I'm just too clever for my own good, me.

I also take my hat off to Mr White and Mr Colquhoun both.
Title: Re: Does My Figure look big in this?
Post by: Trooper McFad on 27 January, 2023, 07:20:20 PM
Quote from: broodblik on 27 January, 2023, 04:05:07 PM
Quote from: Trooper McFad on 27 January, 2023, 03:54:37 PM
What scale is that?

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FnZwrWRXkAIzC3H?format=jpg&name=large)

Wow that's a lot of intricate work at that scale.
I'm jealous that I can't do such fine details
Title: Re: Does My Figure look big in this?
Post by: Dark Jimbo on 27 January, 2023, 07:28:12 PM
Quote from: Trooper McFad on 27 January, 2023, 03:54:37 PM
What scale is that?

1/35th.
Title: Re: Does My Figure look big in this?
Post by: lincnash on 27 January, 2023, 09:38:24 PM
I would swear black and blue that the first print of Book 1 did have a Colquhoun signature on one of the bottom corners, those Titan book pics may be slightly cropped.
But I am trying to remember a cover from my juve years decades ago.
:-)

Historical uniform accuracy aside, the model looks bloody great and is a excellent representation of Book 2.

<snip>
Quote from: JWare on 27 January, 2023, 06:34:44 PM
I'm just too clever for my own good, me.

In the 1/6 Military customiser/kit-basher circles, you would be known as a 'stitch Nazi' :-0
I'm a bit of a WW1 buff myself and the seeds were probably planted with Battle weekly and Charley's War.
Loved the serial as a kid but could never find the early series issues, mostly Battle from 1979 and 1980.
IIRC Charley began in the number 200 birthday issue.
Bought Titan's Book 1 and 2 to fill the gaps in the early stories I lacked.
Read them back to front many times and later when girls and grog became more important, put them in storage for 20 years.
Just around the time of the newer Volume 1 Hardback release, popped them up on EvilPAy and sold for about 4 times what I paid in the mid-1980's, in the well read but correctly looked after condition.

One of the stupid things I did, was after the large and bulky Battle collection stagnated with no buyers of single issues on E-Balls, cut out all Charley stories, covers and centre spreads and chucked excess Battle collection into paper recycle (2015?).
Geez Action Force sucked and ruined half the comic, stopped collecting in 1988 when Charley initially went WW2 then the series finished with <spoiler alert> Charley's retirement and then restarted from the beginning as reprints.
Shortly after Joe passed away :-(
Still have my collection cut out from Battle, a complete run of Charley's War pages in polybags on the bookshelf.
Will keep those for sentimental reasons.
;-)

Title: Re: Does My Figure look big in this?
Post by: JohnW on 27 January, 2023, 10:08:42 PM
Quote from: lincnashOZ on 27 January, 2023, 09:38:24 PM
In the 1/6 Military customiser/kit-basher circles, you would be known as a 'stitch Nazi' :-0
To quote a Woody Allen gag: 'I just have the sort of eyes that are set off by a brown shirt'.
(Which is worse these days – having a Nazi tag attached to you or being able to quote Woody Allen?)

Charley's War was one of the most influential works (in any medium) that ever worked its way with me, and it was a great joy when it was reprinted in its entirety, and then reprinted again – only better. I can't stand Mills's commentaries in the reprints, mind. His and my views have diverged widely as the years have passed and I've read more and more books. Anyway – don't get me started. Let me just hand it to the man that he could tell a helluva story in his day, and he could get the most brilliant artists to work with him.

My own Battles were in a rotten state from childhood carelessness and I binned them all ages ago. I kept only one for sentimental value. Girls and grog have come and gone, leaving more bad memories than good, but Charley's War never disappointed or did me harm.

I would very much like to see the WW2 stretch reprinted, as its poor reputation is (I gather) largely down to Pat Mills's hatred for it. The art is Colquhoun being as good as he ever was and the story is just fine for what it was – a standard boys' war comic. The absence of author's lead-footed politics is a bonus, to be honest.
Title: Re: Does My Figure look big in this?
Post by: pauljholden on 29 January, 2023, 08:17:32 PM
Quote from: JWare on 27 January, 2023, 04:58:21 PM
Harping on.
Can't for the life of me find a signature on Book 2, which I'm looking at right now. No info on the copyright page either.
(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Q7_KXrTXuSc/UG2SNRBrWSI/AAAAAAAAAcs/J8rTXY4Rn-0/s1600/1986_06_charley2_titan_cover.jpg)

But Book 1 is definitely either Colquhoun or a very clever Colquhoun pastiche. On that I will lay a fiver, sir. Maybe even as much as £5.50.

(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-DZhK32ErJQI/UG2SNVnqZGI/AAAAAAAAAcw/QOJYt00NM1k/s1600/1983_03_charley1_titan_cover.jpg)
I'd bet a tonne those are both Jim Baikie.
Title: Re: Does My Figure look big in this?
Post by: JohnW on 29 January, 2023, 08:39:11 PM
Quote from: pauljholden on 29 January, 2023, 08:17:32 PM
I'd bet a tonne those are both Jim Baikie.
I don't see any smiley emoji attached to that assertion.
Title: Re: Does My Figure look big in this?
Post by: pauljholden on 29 January, 2023, 11:52:16 PM
Quote from: JWare on 29 January, 2023, 08:39:11 PM
Quote from: pauljholden on 29 January, 2023, 08:17:32 PM
I'd bet a tonne those are both Jim Baikie.
I don't see any smiley emoji attached to that assertion.

I'm not joking, the face and colouring all scream Baikie to me!
Title: Re: Does My Figure look big in this?
Post by: pauljholden on 30 January, 2023, 12:01:22 AM
It's the colour sensibility, the quiff of Charlie's hair (and the line work around the face) and the rendering of the horses legs that are all pointing to baikie for me.
Title: Re: Does My Figure look big in this?
Post by: JohnW on 30 January, 2023, 08:26:54 AM
I can't see it, PJ.
Book One: The pattern of earth and grass is pure Colquhoun, as are the poppies, as are the soldiers silhouetted in the background, as is all the incidental detail down to the screw pickets. Even the shading on the bullet-holed helmet on the grave marker is Colquhoun.

Book Two?
The horse's musculature. The general feel of the rider. Colquhoun.
I'm willing to be proven wrong, and I'm too cheap to bet.
Title: Re: Does My Figure look big in this?
Post by: pauljholden on 30 January, 2023, 08:56:51 AM
(https://www.dorsetlife.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/914EdCharleysWarCharleyCover.jpg)

This is almost certainly the basis for the cover.

(https://g1rm.files.wordpress.com/2014/08/charleys-war-mills-colquhoun.jpg)

I'm not sure if this gives you more ammo or me :)
Title: Re: Does My Figure look big in this?
Post by: JohnW on 30 January, 2023, 09:18:54 AM
Ah, but I remember that cover!
Now if you can produce a Baikie picture from that era that shows a WW1 burial scene, we might have some basis for argument.
You've possibly goaded me into overconfidence, but because you're safely at the other end of the country, I will square off defiantly, spit on the floor, and shout, 'Colquhoun!'
Come at me.
Title: Re: Does My Figure look big in this?
Post by: Dark Jimbo on 30 January, 2023, 09:51:19 AM
Yup - I can totally see it (in the graveyard cover especially). It's more Baikie than it is Colquhoun.

In particular, it's everything about Charley himself - the hair, the face, the hand. Not to mention it's got all Baikie's colour sensibilities.
Title: Re: Does My Figure look big in this?
Post by: Colin YNWA on 30 January, 2023, 10:54:46 AM
Arh now I could defo see this being Jim Baikie now its been suggested.
Title: Re: Does My Figure look big in this?
Post by: Jim_Campbell on 30 January, 2023, 11:12:04 AM
Quote from: Dark Jimbo on 30 January, 2023, 09:51:19 AM
Yup - I can totally see it (in the graveyard cover especially). It's more Baikie than it is Colquhoun.

In particular, it's everything about Charley himself - the hair, the face, the hand. Not to mention it's got all Baikie's colour sensibilities.

I'm definitely in the Baikie camp on the graveyard cover — PJ's absolutely right about the inks on the lower half of the horse, which is what convinced me one he'd pointed it out.
Title: Re: Does My Figure look big in this?
Post by: pauljholden on 30 January, 2023, 12:30:20 PM
I'd suggest Baikie AFTER Colquhoun, either commissioned to do the covers based on Joe's images or working in tandem. BUT - I'll take Kenneth Stewart Moore's word for it, if he's about...
Title: Re: Does My Figure look big in this?
Post by: lincnash on 30 January, 2023, 10:17:50 PM
Fantastic cover and dampening of your thrill receptors are required for 32 PAGES OF TOUGH WAR THRILLS!
(https://i.postimg.cc/GtLw7Qp6/IMG-20230131-075050.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/62mmTCnh)
"I love the smell of musty old Battle covers, smells like ... victory!"

To my 'tone deaf' eyes, I also think Joe did the cover art on Titan Book 1 and just to muddy the waters a bit further, the oracle of all 2000AD knowledge BARNEY, quotes it as Joe's work also ;-)
https://www.2000ad.org/?zone=reprint&page=gnprofiles&choice=charley1
Noteworthy is the publication date on the First Print of MAR 1983, so Joe Colquhoun was around for art duties on the cover at the time, if Titan did actually approach him.
Here's hoping some or any of the creator droids in this thread could 'ask around the office' for something concrete and learn if it's Joe's cover definitively.

On the Titan Book 2 cover inspiration, it has to be the JUN '79 issues of Battle.
Last page and close up of final panel 16 JUN 1979 issue.
(https://i.postimg.cc/y8tK1cfS/IMG-20230131-075120.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/QFQwS9ZX)

(https://i.postimg.cc/0Qd1039p/IMG-20230131-075124.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/Vr6hYKr6)
Then next weeks issue, 23 JUN '79 featured a great Cam Kennedy cover for Charley's War.
(https://i.postimg.cc/Nf0vRpSH/IMG-20230131-075142.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/yW2GHXV1)
First page and close up on first panel, oooh horsies!
(https://i.postimg.cc/WbfL80cf/IMG-20230131-075151.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/kB8pX64x)

(https://i.postimg.cc/nV2ts6Rx/IMG-20230131-075154.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/jCD1mkY3)
Lookee JWare, Cavalryman in the Somme Summer Offensive is wearing GASP a private purchase/Winter issue sleeveless sheepskin jerkin, the horror, the horror.
;-p [spoiler]Just jokes, I really appreciate your passion for accuracy when referencing WW1.[/spoiler]

... and only loosely on topic but just for nostalgia's sake...
2 JUN 1979 Battle cover, the bumps on the helmet make me think an early iteration of DREDD
(https://i.postimg.cc/FzTt2Ldz/IMG-20230131-080449.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/YLLyFjxB)
That cover artist has a very distinctive style and their future may be looking up from JUN 1979, could go on to great things. ;)




Title: Re: Does My Figure look big in this?
Post by: JohnW on 30 January, 2023, 10:36:24 PM
Quote from: lincnashOZ on 30 January, 2023, 10:17:50 PM
(https://i.postimg.cc/nV2ts6Rx/IMG-20230131-075154.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/jCD1mkY3)
Lookee JWare, Cavalryman in the Somme Summer Offensive is wearing GASP a private purchase/Winter issue sleeveless sheepskin jerkin, the horror, the horror.
I'll forgive Colquhoun anything for giving us images like that.
Three pages a week, every week, for years on end, and never a dip in quality. His heart attack in '82 knocked him out for a few months but didn't diminish the standard of his work on whit.

And look at the gravestone (faithfully recreated on the model that started this kerfuffle):
Jacques Hurlant—'James Screaming'?
Title: Re: Does My Figure look big in this?
Post by: lincnash on 30 January, 2023, 10:45:49 PM
Quote from: JWare on 30 January, 2023, 10:36:24 PM
His heart attack in '82 knocked him out for a few months but didn't diminish the standard of his work
I remember being so distraught he was on the way out, with Charley missing from the weekly Battle.
IPC/Fleetway started reprinting from episode 1 and then joy of joys, Joe recovered to go on and continue with his fantastic art.
You bloody beauty!
He also did most of the early episodes on Johnny Red in Battle, many high detail pics of WW2 Hurricane's and Russian Yak's. mmmm

All the pics I hosted/posted are in large format, if Squaxx want to 'click the pic' you can expand out to review the detail in Joe's works.
Title: Re: Does My Figure look big in this?
Post by: JohnW on 30 January, 2023, 10:50:11 PM
Quote from: lincnashOZ on 30 January, 2023, 10:17:50 PM

(https://i.postimg.cc/Nf0vRpSH/IMG-20230131-075142.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/yW2GHXV1)
First page and close up on first panel, oooh horsies!

GASP That's not a 1908 pattern sabre in the hand of the man on the right!
All my faith in Cam Kennedy's militaria is out the window in an instant. :o
Title: Re: Does My Figure look big in this?
Post by: lincnash on 30 January, 2023, 11:02:11 PM
It's down to IPC's poor form of using the incorrect shade of khaki uniform, for Calvary at the Somme in 1916.
BAAHHH GAAAAAHHH Gnashing of teeth, chewing of bottom lip.
;)

Title: Re: Does My Figure look big in this?
Post by: Definitely Not Mister Pops on 30 January, 2023, 11:32:44 PM
Yeah, that's so dumb, everyone knows the uniforms at the Somme were all coloured red....
Title: Re: Does My Figure look big in this?
Post by: Jim_Campbell on 31 January, 2023, 08:29:26 AM
Quote from: lincnashOZ on 30 January, 2023, 10:17:50 PM
Then next weeks issue, 23 JUN '79 featured a great Cam Kennedy cover for Charley's War.

I'm going to choose to believe that someone in editorial had that terrible skull bodged into Cam's otherwise typically exquisite artwork. Zooming in, I actually have no problem believing that.

Back in the mists of time, when Moose Harris' archive of scans from 70s boys' comics was online, I discovered that Cam drew several short Charley's War stories in a lovely line-and-grey-wash for the Battle Annuals — I don't think Pat wrote those, either, making them decidedly non-canon... which is probably why (to the best of my limited knowledge) they've never been reprinted.
Title: Re: Does My Figure look big in this?
Post by: JohnW on 31 January, 2023, 09:17:11 AM
The skull is indeed horrible, but if it's bodged in it's bodged in well. Look how the swordsman's shadow curves across the cranium.
The Kennedy illustrated strips from the annuals and specials look very nice, but I remember seeing one of them and saying to myself, 'This is that guy off Fighting Mann. What happened to the proper fella with the Q in his name?' Small boys tend towards rigid conservatism.
Colquhoun did strips for the 1982 and '83 annuals.
I can't find a writer credited on any of them, but they don't read like Mills stories. Nothing wrong with them at all: solid annual fare.

(And I realise that my gasp above should have been rendered {GASP}. Have you taught us nothing, Jim?)
Title: Re: Does My Figure look big in this?
Post by: M.I.K. on 31 January, 2023, 04:04:38 PM
It's entirely possible that there was a far scarier skull there originally and someone at IPC decided it needed toned down a bit.
Title: Re: Does My Figure look big in this?
Post by: Leigh S on 31 January, 2023, 10:12:55 PM
As a young lad squinting at the back of Dredd Titans, I always took that one cover with the grave as Ian Gibson, but clearly it isnt in full size!

I'm going to Occam's Razor my opinion that both are Colquhoun. It has a few echoes of Baiie like it has echoes of Gibson, but theres no killer line or facial feature or such that makes it look less like Colquhoun's original art and more like any one elses
Title: Re: Does My Figure look big in this?
Post by: JohnW on 01 February, 2023, 06:36:13 PM
So that's me, you, lincnashOZ and William of Occam all saying Colquhoun.
We'll show them yet.
Title: Re: Does My Figure look big in this?
Post by: Jim_Campbell on 01 February, 2023, 06:52:06 PM
Quote from: Leigh S on 31 January, 2023, 10:12:55 PM
theres no killer line or facial feature or such that makes it look less like Colquhoun's original art and more like any one elses

That tree on the graveyard cover has literally nothing about it that says Colquhoun, IMO. And, again, I'm with PJ on the inking of the horse, especially the lower part, that has a strong whiff of Baikie.
Title: Re: Does My Figure look big in this?
Post by: JohnW on 01 February, 2023, 06:56:47 PM
William of Occam is making rude gestures behind your back.
Title: Re: Does My Figure look big in this?
Post by: lincnash on 01 February, 2023, 10:34:09 PM
Tharg would know for certain.
;)
Title: Re: Does My Figure look big in this?
Post by: The Legendary Shark on 01 February, 2023, 10:52:24 PM

We could draw straws for someone to ask Uncle Pat... (He probably has a story about it.)



Title: Re: Does My Figure look big in this?
Post by: Definitely Not Mister Pops on 01 February, 2023, 10:58:47 PM
He'd probably try to take credit for it himself.
Title: Re: Does My Figure look big in this?
Post by: lincnash on 01 February, 2023, 11:04:47 PM
NFT's of Colquhoun's Book 1 and 2 images are in the pre-order stage as we type.
:o

I LOVE that the emojis are back, thanks basement dwelling forum droids.
Title: Re: Does My Figure look big in this?
Post by: Trooper McFad on 20 February, 2023, 01:26:52 PM
Here I am again bringing "Does my Figure look big in this" back to a discussion on figures.
Remember this is an all Squaxx thread (not my own) and the more and varied models/ figures added from the Tooth world the better. I loved seeing Lincnash's creations and look forward to seeing his future works.

Anyway 2nd month of the year almost done and I have another character finished.
This one was a mistake by myself as I thought it was going to be the same scale as the other base models I bought off eballs. He's a WWE figure but I can't remember what he is called and it's only around 7 inches tall not my usual 12 inches.

As always I have attached pictures of the figure Primed, base coated & finished.
So I give you my version of DIRTY FRANK with his Teddy.

I think I've captured the essence of Frank from the comics and he is my favourite Low life character.

Work on my next figure is well under way and hopefully finished by the end of March.

Enjoy

(https://i.imgur.com/kCqvrwr.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/sPJqKxI.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/Uy4pW8V.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/CFptaCa.jpg)
Title: Re: Does My Figure look big in this?
Post by: lincnash on 20 February, 2023, 10:34:51 PM
Quote from: Trooper McFad on 20 February, 2023, 01:26:52 PMHere I am again bringing "Does my Figure look big in this" back to a discussion on figures.

Excellent, everyone was getting very OffTopic for a while, myself included.
But 2000AD Forums seems to be a fairly relaxed place (compared to the majority of the intermahnets) and no mods got involved  :)

Sculpy Dirty Frank is looking very good there Mr.McFad. "I am 3"  :D
I like 'scale parity' in my collections too, though he's looking great in 6 inch or 1/12 scale.
You'll have to post a size comparison with some of your earlier creations.
Carry on with the good work.


Title: Re: Does My Figure look big in this?
Post by: Barrington Boots on 21 February, 2023, 10:43:09 AM
That is absolutely awesome McFad!
Title: Re: Does My Figure look big in this?
Post by: Trooper McFad on 21 February, 2023, 02:29:06 PM
Thanks guys I'll get round to posting the last 2 figures side by side to show the difference. At present Frank is standing by himself  :(
Title: Re: Does My Figure look big in this?
Post by: JohnW on 22 February, 2023, 07:05:34 PM
Quote from: Trooper McFad on 20 February, 2023, 01:26:52 PMHe's a WWE figure but I can't remember what he is called

Dynamite Dirty Frank – all swole and hench and ready to rumble!
Title: Re: Does My Figure look big in this?
Post by: Trooper McFad on 02 March, 2023, 08:40:51 AM
Sorry it took so long to get round to doing the comparison. So here is Dirty Frank next to Stix (Little and large)

(https://i.imgur.com/ImsfxkD.jpg)

Don't worry they are not standing next to each other in the office
Title: Re: Does My Figure look big in this?
Post by: lincnash on 03 March, 2023, 07:28:33 PM
Looking good T.Mc.F, you'll have to rename him Mini-Frank  :lol:
... or the other Maxi-Styx.
Title: Re: Does My Figure look big in this?
Post by: Trooper McFad on 03 March, 2023, 09:59:34 PM
Quote from: lincnash on 03 March, 2023, 07:28:33 PMLooking good T.Mc.F, you'll have to rename him Mini-Frank  :lol:
... or the other Maxi-Styx.

I like mini-Frank - the runt of the litter
Title: Re: Does My Figure look big in this?
Post by: Trooper McFad on 20 March, 2023, 02:45:42 PM
Afternoon fellow squaxx. 3rd month of the year and the 3rd figure of the year done.

As always I've shown the figure primed, base coated and finished.

This months figure is back to my bigger 12 inch size and is from another WWE figure off eballs.

I've been wanting to do him for ages and struggled to find the right base figure but at last

BOJEMOI -I give you Nikolai Dante

I was torn to which style to go for as I really like the short haired (John Burns) Dante and it would be different to any official figure should it come out so maybe one for the future! In stead I went for the classic Dante, from "the Great Game" story line drawn by Simon Fraser.

I purchased a 1/6th scale musket from eballs which cost as much as the base figure but theres no way I would have got the shape as accurate as the bought gun. It also saved a lot of time sculpting. I went for the full gun sling rather than the "half one" that is sometimes drawn as I prefer it.

The crests on his collar and arm were challenging to my shakey painting but after a few wipe offs I'm happy enough with the results. I'm also happy with his curtians (Hair) which I had to add.

As you may notice I've allowed movement in his head and arms just so i can pose him slightly different after every dust. Though the movement is tricky because if you don't leave enough space the movement scrapes away the paint.  :(

I also decided to have his sword as a removable piece for the same reason of making the figure different every so often.

Overall I'm chuffed I've done my favourite modern tooth character at last (and i might just do a short haired version in the future).

Any way still busy with my next figure who is currently in the prog - this should be done by the end of April.

(https://i.imgur.com/HCbHnFg.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/Af6S8EK.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/3jblKWp.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/f40lJRG.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/CxEMHoi.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/MqZUNAe.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/myfiqnk.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/MN7jKWL.jpg)
Title: Re: Does My Figure look big in this?
Post by: Barrington Boots on 20 March, 2023, 03:39:41 PM
This is AMAZING!
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Post by: Illyana on 21 March, 2023, 11:24:28 AM
Oh my gosh look what you did! I love the detail on the jacket. The hair is fantastic.
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Post by: JayzusB.Christ on 21 March, 2023, 12:09:40 PM
Brilliant stuff
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Post by: Trooper McFad on 21 March, 2023, 03:12:51 PM
I'm glad he's appreciated - like all the others I have doubts once they are finished but once on display standing next to each other they look pretty good.
Title: Re: Does My Figure look big in this?
Post by: lincnash on 21 March, 2023, 09:04:33 PM
I would definitely be in the minority around here as I liked the initial Nikolai series but found the later stories a bit dull.
Although that headsculpt looks like a very accurate representation of N.D. in statue/action figure form.
As always, great work on those custom figures Trooper McFad.
I don't know how you find the time to be putting a new figure out each month but keep up the good work.
 :)
Title: Re: Does My Figure look big in this?
Post by: Trooper McFad on 22 March, 2023, 09:24:31 PM
Lincnash I'm sure nobody will hold it against you not getting Dante right through- don't shout it out but I have never been a Judge Death fan and never got into Nemesis hence a lack of Figures.

To get one a month I am continually working on at least 2 or 3 figures at a time which means I can do a bit at a time on each figure so in an hour or so it's amazing how much you can progress the models over a few weeks. If all goes well I've got enough to see me through to July. Which means I have to find some more base figures clay/milliput and skulpty.

Are you progressing on your next figure or still loitering in toy shops😂😂😂
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Post by: JohnW on 23 March, 2023, 08:39:50 PM
Just as with your Dirty Frank, the WWE heritage is visible in your Dante's hefty shoulders. Mind you, I don't think the real Nikolai would mind, and I'd bet the grizzled Nikolai of the later stories would kill for hair that good.
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Post by: Trooper McFad on 17 April, 2023, 09:50:03 AM
ood day all Squaxx

Well that's Easter now past and the nights are getting lighter. We are into the 4th month of the year and I'm keeping up with my 1 a month (personal) challenge in producing a Tooth character in glorious 3D.

For this one I haven't used a base model and went back to Sculpey for my most ambitious sculp yet.
As always these are Characters I love reading in the prog or Meg.

This month I give you my version of Noam Chimpsky.
Now the boring stuff-
Using wire and kitchen foil I formed the initial body shape and layered the Sculpey over the top. The head I did separately and added on after baking.
To attach it to the stand I drilled holes into his hand and feet and pinned it. I did the same with his rucksack.
Hopefully I've captured enough details to pass him off as Chimpsky.

A further plea to anyone who has done anything similar and created anything 2000AD in 3D (that's not commercial)
I know we have a talented lot out there and it should be shared.

Enjoy Chimpsky

(https://i.imgur.com/2uQ16Vf.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/ImR6zAi.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/CyMCHCw.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/hOw0cTP.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/BGk1D4U.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/lXPMvaX.jpg)
Title: Re: Does My Figure look big in this?
Post by: Barrington Boots on 17 April, 2023, 09:54:44 AM
This is amazing mate!
Serious skills going on here.
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Post by: Colin YNWA on 17 April, 2023, 09:56:23 AM
So good!
Title: Re: Does My Figure look big in this?
Post by: JohnW on 17 April, 2023, 10:24:18 AM
Quote from: Trooper McFad on 17 April, 2023, 09:50:03 AMmy most ambitious sculp yet.
Sometimes ambition pays off.
Damn fine piece of work, Trooper – and from scratch, no less!
Lovely bit of painting and all.
Title: Re: Does My Figure look big in this?
Post by: Trooper McFad on 18 April, 2023, 08:31:55 AM
Thanks Guys it seems my ambition for building from scratch only goes so far as Robots & Animals! (currently working on another robot 😁)

Title: Re: Does My Figure look big in this?
Post by: Dark Jimbo on 02 May, 2023, 03:18:45 PM
 :lol: Chimpsky is amazing!

What size is he?
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Post by: Trooper McFad on 02 May, 2023, 04:54:56 PM
Quote from: Dark Jimbo on 02 May, 2023, 03:18:45 PM:lol: Chimpsky is amazing!

What size is he?

Thanks

He's just over 7 inches head to (hanging) toe
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Post by: Dark Jimbo on 03 May, 2023, 11:18:06 AM
Quote from: Trooper McFad on 17 April, 2023, 09:50:03 AMA further plea to anyone who has done anything similar and created anything 2000AD in 3D (that's not commercial)
I know we have a talented lot out there and it should be shared.

The Hiya line, which I've just started collecting, has been the prompt for me to get back into modelling after a bit of a hiatus. Nothing finished but you'll see the results here when I've got anything worth sharing!
Title: Re: Does My Figure look big in this?
Post by: Trooper McFad on 03 May, 2023, 11:32:41 AM

The Hiya line, which I've just started collecting, has been the prompt for me to get back into modelling after a bit of a hiatus. Nothing finished but you'll see the results here when I've got anything worth sharing!
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Fantastic I look forward to your reveal in due course.
It is always worth sharing 👍🏻
Title: Re: Does My Figure look big in this?
Post by: Dark Jimbo on 03 May, 2023, 01:16:03 PM
I think this thread was before your time (at least I don't remember you being on the board back then) so here's a link to some of my previous projects - https://forums.2000ad.com/index.php?topic=42952.30

Afraid the photos now all have a horrible photobucket logo splashed across them!
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Post by: Trooper McFad on 03 May, 2023, 01:49:09 PM
Yep I joined in 2017.
I have to say like many of the others who commented on that thread. It's an outstanding paint job blending in to the original and brave to improve on the 3A figure. In my opinion It definitely adds value.

I want to do a mongrol eventually.

You've whetted my appetite for what your working on. 👍🏻
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Post by: Trooper McFad on 17 May, 2023, 04:12:28 PM
Another month in and one more figure done.

This one was fairly simple to create but a pain to paint and glad to have it completed for my visit to Lawless where he hopes to  meet his creators.

This month I give you Proteus Vex.

To create Vex I used an Ironman 12 inch toy. The only adjustment was to decapitate him and extend his neck. I carefully did this so I could still rotate his head. His arms still have the toys functionality (move up and down).  I do like to have a little bit of movement there for a slightly different pose if I want.

The biggest amount of change was to smooth his body as Ironman is clad in armour. Then added his "gauntlets"

Between Flint and Lynch's versions there's quite a few little differences but I decided to copy Flints original as much as possible including the markings on his suit.

As usual I have posted a primed, base coated and finished pic's

Enjoy

(https://i.imgur.com/crola3z.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/ULNoTLr.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/CzpY2lZ.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/f1WbsDw.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/KMLm0ia.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/Hrqq3ZH.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/djxk67u.jpg)

Title: Re: Does My Figure look big in this?
Post by: JohnW on 17 May, 2023, 06:13:04 PM
That is one sweet paint job, Trooper – or rather another sweet paint job.
Title: Re: Does My Figure look big in this?
Post by: Trooper McFad on 18 June, 2023, 02:23:26 PM
Afternoon fellow Squaxx

Noow at the halfway pint of the year and my aim of a model a month for 2023 is continuing  :D

This months offering is mashed up from a 12 inch Black widow figure bought from eballs. I tweaked the arms & hair added a big coat and a paint job. Her head still has movement which like the others gives a little variety.When I get round to dusting i just adjust the pose and it's like a new model  ;).

This month I have only posted Primed and finished pictures.

This months figure is Halo Jones (look out for her side kick comming soon)

Enjoy

Please Please Please if there is anybody out there doing anything similar whether in the past or future please post here. I need inspiration and tips on ho to make things better.

(https://i.imgur.com/cA8vKXx.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/c0sCHFq.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/XvDkddL.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/FvzWTUd.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/3Slc7c9.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/QE03wdS.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/8036fDE.jpg)

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Post by: The Legendary Shark on 18 June, 2023, 02:30:36 PM

Lovely work, as usual.

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Post by: Dark Jimbo on 19 June, 2023, 09:53:53 AM
Wow, the paint job really makes this one sing!

Quote from: Trooper McFad on 18 June, 2023, 02:23:26 PMPlease Please Please if there is anybody out there doing anything similar whether in the past or future please post here. I need inspiration and tips on ho to make things better.

I'm working on some projects, but it's sloooooow going. It's hard to carve out enough time. Rest assured I'll post it all here eventually.
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Post by: pauljholden on 19 June, 2023, 10:30:44 AM

Completely missed this, love it! Well done that squaxx!

Quote from: Trooper McFad on 17 April, 2023, 09:50:03 AMood day all Squaxx

Well that's Easter now past and the nights are getting lighter. We are into the 4th month of the year and I'm keeping up with my 1 a month (personal) challenge in producing a Tooth character in glorious 3D.

For this one I haven't used a base model and went back to Sculpey for my most ambitious sculp yet.
As always these are Characters I love reading in the prog or Meg.

This month I give you my version of Noam Chimpsky.
Now the boring stuff-
Using wire and kitchen foil I formed the initial body shape and layered the Sculpey over the top. The head I did separately and added on after baking.
To attach it to the stand I drilled holes into his hand and feet and pinned it. I did the same with his rucksack.
Hopefully I've captured enough details to pass him off as Chimpsky.

A further plea to anyone who has done anything similar and created anything 2000AD in 3D (that's not commercial)
I know we have a talented lot out there and it should be shared.

Enjoy Chimpsky

(https://i.imgur.com/2uQ16Vf.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/ImR6zAi.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/CyMCHCw.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/hOw0cTP.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/BGk1D4U.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/lXPMvaX.jpg)
Title: Re: Does My Figure look big in this?
Post by: Trooper McFad on 19 June, 2023, 04:21:00 PM
Thanks Shark - I try to keep my standards up 👍🏻😁

Jimbo - thanks I'm always worried I go too far and I'm still not happy with her complexion.

Don't worry how long you take. I'm struggling to make time for my own modelling at the moment so know your pain.

PJ - glad you liked Noam he's sad you couldn't make Lawless (he's one of my favourite models I've done so far)
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Post by: Trooper McFad on 24 July, 2023, 08:51:04 PM
Evening Squaxx

We have reached the crest of the year and now hurtling down to the cold dark nights and the end of 2023. Time is surely flying by!

Back to the matter at hand and 7th month in and 7th figure completed. This months effort has been done from scratch.
As with my other scratch built figures a start with a wire frame and a bit of kitchen foil to get the general shape of the body. The feet and Head were sculpted from skulpey which i have grown to love working with but it is pricey so i tend to use other slightly cheaper medium for the bulk (air dry clay and milliput bought in bulk)

So this month I give you the love lorn best girls friend "Toby" to go along with last months Halo.

As per I have posted primed/base and finished pics just to show the transformation. I'm pleased with the sheen i managed to get on Toby using  Gun metal gray (dry brush "heavy) then Gunmetal blue (dry brush light) and finally a very light dry brush of silver.
The final pic of Halo & Toby together loos the best. (looking at them together I'm drawn to Toby's Demonic eyes  :o )

Enjoy
(https://i.imgur.com/in2GQTR.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/b3qz1jJ.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/fbwtshT.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/hJnpNqV.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/RoI2UrV.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/4rCQjDJ.jpg)
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Title: Re: Does My Figure look big in this?
Post by: The Legendary Shark on 24 July, 2023, 10:57:57 PM

That's awesome!

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Post by: Le Fink on 25 July, 2023, 08:01:25 AM
Excellent, very professional. Really got the Gibson look to it. Loved your Chimpski too.
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Post by: Barrington Boots on 25 July, 2023, 09:18:23 AM
This is absolutely fantastic!
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Post by: Trooper McFad on 25 July, 2023, 04:42:02 PM
Thanks guys for the comments. I really did enjoy sculpting Toby's head and getting a sort of expression. I think Gibson had a thing about "mental" dogs as I remember one in a Robo Hunter story in one of the annuals
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Post by: lincnash on 26 July, 2023, 06:30:23 AM
Great work, very 'Gibsonesque'.
:D
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Post by: atp on 31 July, 2023, 04:31:50 PM
I'm glad to see that you are venturing into scratch built creations, no doubt a result of your growing confidence through the experience gained from each piece you make.
Toby is in my opinion your best piece to date. The pose is superb and the actual sculpting shows a huge improvement in your sculptural abilities, a far smoother finish and some lovely crisp details.

 I admit I am biased towards your items built or should I say more accurately created from nothing to finished figure.

Now I hope what follows is taken not as a criticism but more an observation and respect to all that you have previously produced and the amount of skill and effort afforded to each piece.

Looking back at your work built over the top of pre-made figures. Sometimes the arms can look a little too bulky and disproportionate, I know this is an unavoidable downside to building on top a pre-made base figure.
However looking at the added detailing of hair, clothing and the fall of cloth all of this looks natural and well implemented, and it is these changes that add life to each piece.

Now looking at the home grown pieces. Calvin & Hobbes, Toby, Rojaws, Gronk & Chimsky. These look well proportioned, posed, balanced, and beautifully executed.

Chimpsky is a great piece, which brings me to the real reason for my tuppenth worth.

I feel that from all you have done to date shows that you are ready to tackle a human figure face and all, despite your previous mentioned uncertainty in an earlier post.

What you are doing is fantastic and I feel that with so many 3d printed figures and models along with digital sculpting software like Zbrush, traditional hands on skills and creations are sadly becoming a thing of the past.
More people like yourself are needed to show just how much can be achieved with just a few tools in hand and a creative mind.

Keep sculpting it's an absolute pleasure looking in every now and then to see your progress and creations.
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Post by: Trooper McFad on 01 August, 2023, 07:38:50 AM
Thanks for the feedback atp it's always welcome.

It will be next year before I have an opportunity to do another scratch build as my relentless push to do a figure a month for 2023 goes on. I already have the base figures bought and ready for conversion.

It is the details that make the figures come to life and I enjoy making these little additions. I do get a type of therapy when working on these at the earliest stages and adding the clay/ milliput or working with sculpty.

Any projects on going for yourself?
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Post by: Trooper McFad on 20 August, 2023, 02:19:20 PM
With summer well under way I've been beavering away on a number of creations of our favourite characters. But all these figures need a boss to keep tabs on them. So I had to do this guy. 8th figure of the year is the Mighty Thrag!

He's pondering "what the hell I'm I going to do with this lot!"

My base figure is a 12 inch Yondu. Continuing my policy of the recycling of unused plastic figures going cheap on eballs. A little trimming from the legs, adjusted the arms and adding to his Mohawk, a belt, boots & gauntlets is all I had to do. The paint job should have been easy but yellow on blue makes Green! Who would know? So I had to under coat again with white and redo with yellow.
I'm chuffed I was able to paint on at 2000ad logo above his pocket and it's readable!

The decision I had to make at the start was which jump suit version I should go for. I've plumped for the eighties style.

I hope he keeps the rest and future characters in check.

(atp hope his shoulders don't look too out of proportion)

(https://i.imgur.com/w28NzgN.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/ZD5Kscf.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/MwHF1iY.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/7ysfGkO.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/i0UlRqL.jpg)


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Post by: Trooper McFad on 20 August, 2023, 02:57:50 PM
Before I'm sent to the outer realms of the Galaxy and barred from this board I must apologise to the Mighty one for not picking up the typo and misspelling his name

Please Mighty THARG forgive me I will clean the basement if allowed to continue my work in your honour

😔😔😔
Title: Re: Does My Figure look big in this?
Post by: JohnW on 20 August, 2023, 03:22:01 PM
Quote from: Trooper McFad on 20 August, 2023, 02:57:50 PM... I must apologise to the Mighty one...
You really don't need Tharg's disapproval at our age. Lower back problems, high blood pressure, haemorrhoids, and a Rigellian Hotshot on top of it all?
Yikes.

Nice work as always, Trooper. You really captured his mightiness in the pose and expression.
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Post by: The Legendary Shark on 20 August, 2023, 05:43:10 PM

Really good, love it.

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Post by: Le Fink on 20 August, 2023, 05:50:34 PM
That's really great Troop. Stern.
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Post by: Trooper McFad on 21 August, 2023, 08:43:09 AM
Thanks guys, I think I lucked out on Yondu's stock expression but I think it's the change of the arms that bring out the "stern thoughtfulness"
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Post by: Barrington Boots on 21 August, 2023, 10:22:42 AM
Fantastic as ever dude! I really like this one.
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Post by: Woolly on 21 August, 2023, 06:53:14 PM
Mate, that's on a par with 3A's figure!
Brilliant stuff!
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Post by: lincnash on 24 August, 2023, 09:12:09 AM
Truly Zarjaz!
Someone's in the running for a Krill Tro Thargo this year  :lol:
Title: Re: Does My Figure look big in this?
Post by: atp on 25 August, 2023, 04:12:21 PM
Shoulders are fine just as the whole pose is spot on for the mighty one, (prostrate myself at the mention of his name). The Yondu figure is a perfect fit for Tharg. Am I right to think your base figure was a Titan hero action figure?
If it was the one I think then that would have taken a fair bit of graft to prepare for conversion.

I have to say again, the pose is superb, and the paint job reminds me of the photos of Tharg in the earlier issues of the galaxies greatest comic.

I would just like to also mention that apart from all the effort you put into each piece, your choice of base figure has been carefully selected to be really well suited to each creation.

On that note do you decide on a character first and then look for a figure to match what you have in mind, or do you get a figure and then decide which character it would best suit. Either way you have a great eye for picking the perfect base for each wonderful creation.

Now if you will allow me to have my usual request, roll on next year for more scratch builds.

In the meantime keep up these great creations, I'm enjoying every one.

Ps I have nothing on the go at the moment.
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Post by: Trooper McFad on 25 August, 2023, 06:20:09 PM
Thanks as always guys.
Always glad these things bring joy to others.
atp I can confirm the Yondu was from the Titan series and a lot of trimming was needed around his legs. Regards my choices of figures it can be a mixed process but predominantly I have my favourites in my head and browse eballs for something suitable. For The Mighty one he was almost converted from a green goblin figure but his facial expressions did not hit the picture I had in my head.

However the big bundle I found Yondu, also had Black widow (Halo), Hawkeye (Stix)& a Thor who's eventually going to be Wulf. Those I knew what I wanted to do. But I had another Thor, Antman, Ironman and a Captain America I had no idea what to do with. So I did the reverse and started to do re-reads for inspiration.
You have seen that Ironman became Proteus Vex (with a little stretch of his neck) and I have plans to convert the others to in no order- Luther (insurrection), Kano & a VC. 2 will be done by the end of the year along with a Harlem Hero! So I'm a busy man.

My next scratch build is being thought of but not yet settled on one yet.

When you do decide on working on something I'd be very excited to see your results. I'm still blown away by your Dredd.
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Post by: atp on 24 September, 2023, 04:24:15 PM
When looking at your past creations I noticed a Bisley berserker in the background.
When that amazing statue was released, I couldn't get my hands on one, so I sculpted my own
version a few years ago.

(https://imgur.com/VHATRHq)
Title: Re: Does My Figure look big in this?
Post by: Trooper McFad on 24 September, 2023, 06:47:27 PM
Quote from: atp on 24 September, 2023, 04:24:15 PMWhen looking at your past creations I noticed a Bisley berserker in the background.
When that amazing statue was released, I couldn't get my hands on one, so I sculpted my own
version a few years ago.

(https://imgur.com/VHATRHq)

We don't just leave it there show me a pic 👍🏻😁
Title: Re: Does My Figure look big in this?
Post by: atp on 25 September, 2023, 10:02:18 AM
Quote from: Trooper McFad on 24 September, 2023, 06:47:27 PMWe don't just leave it there show me a pic

My Bad, I put an incomplete link URL.

(https://i.imgur.com/VHATRHq.jpeg)
Title: Re: Does My Figure look big in this?
Post by: The Legendary Shark on 25 September, 2023, 10:08:24 AM

That's amazing.

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Post by: Trooper McFad on 25 September, 2023, 10:41:43 AM
That's why you are the master and I'm just an apprentice. Fabulous

After picking up Joe Pineapples (unpainted) I was on a mission to find as many Tooth characters as possible. I was fortunate to pick up the Slaine figure unpainted off eBay.
He's in fact my starting point for all my creations since.
The reason was his boar's head did not have tusks so I created 2 little tusks and found it fairly simple and thought let's try something else (which was my Hammerstein) and it's literally grown arms and legs from there.
So even though Slaine isn't in my top 5 characters this figure has a special place on n my shelf.

Your take on it is brilliant
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Post by: Trooper McFad on 25 September, 2023, 11:10:04 AM
Hopefully this works never tried to post a link to another thread
It's My Slaine after I finished it.
https://forums.2000ad.com/index.php?topic=46336.15
Title: Re: Does My Figure look big in this?
Post by: atp on 08 October, 2023, 03:10:44 PM
That's the one, link worked OK. Great paint job, and I agree painting checks is a chore, as are pinstripes, which you are likely already aware from your Max Normal. I'm looking forward to your next creation, any idea when it will be ready to feast our eyes on.
Title: Re: Does My Figure look big in this?
Post by: Trooper McFad on 08 October, 2023, 06:36:18 PM
Quote from: atp on 08 October, 2023, 03:10:44 PMThat's the one, link worked OK. Great paint job, and I agree painting checks is a chore, as are pinstripes, which you are likely already aware from your Max Normal. I'm looking forward to your next creation, any idea when it will be ready to feast our eyes on.
I have a few on the go but paused due to a 30th wedding anniversary Holiday and an unexpected family bereavement which has put paid to my 1 a month target. Model making drops down the to do list. Once I get gumption to get going I'm sure the conveyor belt will start rolling again - I have at least 12 figures I still want to do so many more releases to come.

I have my Xmas one in the bag using a suggestion you made last year. It was actually ready last February!
Title: Re: Does My Figure look big in this?
Post by: atp on 09 October, 2023, 03:30:46 PM
Congratulations on the 30th wedding anniversary, It's nice to hear long term relationships are still around.
In the last few years it seems that partnerships seem to be becoming more disposable of late.
Condolences re the family bereavement, happy and sad times must leave you with mixed emotions.
Title: Re: Does My Figure look big in this?
Post by: Trooper McFad on 01 December, 2023, 07:02:39 PM
Well it's been a while but life throws curveballs which have to be dealt with. Thankfully I find working these little trinkets very mentally soothing so getting back to modelling is a help. I won't be pushing the boat out and trying to pump out 1 a month so you will still get my attempts of creating Tooth figures but in a 6-8 week release date time frame at best.

Onto the main event.

As some will have seen on the 2023 Advent I have created a Mean figure – Mean on the Screen. This was totally accidental as my original idea for Mean was to copy a fellow boarder's avatar and picture submitted on the "Does my art look big in this?" thread.
I'm talking about the image from Woolly of mean sitting on a big rock. I loved this pose and have always wanted to get a hold of the Halcyon Mean figure at a decent price off Eballs. Guess what I did – others were wanting £40 but eventually one came up for £25 so it was snapped up.

As you can see from the 1st pick he's a standing figure and has his arm up. As it's an actual model kit he was also in bits. So taking time in building the bits I needed as whole I then started to "change" his pose. A little cut here and there, a bit of manipulation, milliput and sticky backed plastic and his legs were bent into the sitting shape. I also had to twist his head slightly as he wasn't looking in the right direction. As for his arm this had to be done after I was happy with the sitting pose. Leaving a small gap for the addition of his claw (to be made as these are not part of the kit) . Other additions were the shin pads, making his boots bigger and adding a cover over the shoulder.

My initial idea was to totally copy Woolly's pic and have Mean sitting on a rock. But as I hadn't made the rock yet I kept putting him on a shelf to see how his pose was coming along and with Christmas coming up I remembered that my work colleagues with younger kids did the stupid Elf on the shelf. Putting 2 & 2  together and saving time on creating a rock to sit on this is when he became Mean on the screen. However as you will see he's versatile and may be moved around the home office. An added benefit is that due to him being a 1/9th scale he can be kept away from the others in the cabinets.

To make him festive I had to create an elf hat from a Thor cape left over from one of my other mashups.

The other pics are the usual Primed, base coat and finished. I have also added a few in situ pics as he bounces round the room

Enjoy and I should have another creation ready sometime in January.

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Title: Re: Does My Figure look big in this?
Post by: Trooper McFad on 13 December, 2023, 06:17:20 PM
For those that are interested here's the low down on the low life snow globe:

As stated on the Advent thread I'm running out of space on the "office" tree so had to tack in another direction and after given a link to Snow globes by atp during last year's advent, I was onto it.
Up to Hobbcraft picked up a snow globe, a mini Xmas tree and a bag of fake snow I was off and running.
Next question was what/who to put in from the Warlord mini range?
I would have loved to do a Stront but they aren't selling them anymore and those on eballs are at least double the price! So it had to be from the Dredd world and the low life minis fitted the roll perfect.

In January I got the delivery of an extra set of Low life and started making them Festive.

The first photos show the changes and additions to the minis.

Once they were ready I thought about doing a traditional snow globe with liquid but as I use acrylic paint I was scared they would eventually peel even after a varnish.

I then wanted to put in a small blower at the bottom but couldn't find on at a miniature size at my price range (but still looking)

I then saw all these mini lights that everyone puts in bottles or vases. Very cheap and fitted In well.

With the lights and figures in I sprinkled in some fake snow. Closed it up and gave it a shake. Not the best snowy snow globe but the more I shook it then rubbed it on my belly the static made the snow stick to the side's for a while.

The pictures don't do it justice when the lights are on but I'm happy with it sitting on the shelf. And it's been there since last January - that's how excited I was to get something ready for this year's advent.

I have another idea forming in my head to start in January - work on the advent is a year long effort.

Merry Christmas

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Title: Re: Does My Figure look big in this?
Post by: Trooper McFad on 30 January, 2024, 08:20:25 PM
Well fellow squaxx its a New Year and I'm still bashing Marvel/DC 12 inch figures, although I won't be going at the same pace as last year (maybe every other month)

The first of the year is a mashup of a falcon figure i picked up on eballs as the tight suit fitted the uniform of this Titan of the game Areoball - I give you Giant of Harlem Heros - floating in mid air.

As usual the extra stuff is a mix of milliput and air dry clay. shaped, moulded and sanded into shape. I was in 2 minds on whether to paint him monochrome or colour but as you can I plumped for colour and I'm glad I did.

I did think about posing him standing with the ball under his arm but I saw some expensive figures online who were "floating" and I thought I'd give it a go and again I'm happy with the results.

Another issue I had to over come was the eyewear. I thought about some coloured plastic but it would never have worked as good as my final choice of buying snow goggles for the 1/6th scale figures you can buy online - eballs is full of wee accessories for this and I will be hunting through that again sometime in the future. The ball is a 1/6 scale basketball which i pinned to his hand. As you will see in the photos I've left one hand as movable. I like doing this just to give them a different style now and again.

Hope you enjoy the results as much as I do  :D

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Title: Re: Does My Figure look big in this?
Post by: Le Fink on 30 January, 2024, 08:40:03 PM
Top work Trooper. The paint job is excellent!
Title: Re: Does My Figure look big in this?
Post by: Colin YNWA on 30 January, 2024, 09:10:40 PM
Wow that Giant rocks!
Title: Re: Does My Figure look big in this?
Post by: lincnash on 30 January, 2024, 09:48:23 PM
Quote from: Trooper McFad on 30 January, 2024, 08:20:25 PMGiant of Harlem Heros

Well done T.Mc.F. he's excellent (and airborne).
Title: Re: Does My Figure look big in this?
Post by: Dandontdare on 30 January, 2024, 10:31:28 PM
Just been catching up on your last few builds - stunning work as always, I am so impressed with your skills. Now give him an Artie Gruber!
Title: Re: Does My Figure look big in this?
Post by: Trooper McFad on 31 January, 2024, 06:06:43 AM
Thanks guys glad you liked him


Dandontdare Artie Gruber wasn't on my radar - until now 🤔
Title: Re: Does My Figure look big in this?
Post by: Barrington Boots on 31 January, 2024, 11:08:50 AM
This is fantastic! McFad, you're a wonder with these.
Title: Re: Does My Figure look big in this?
Post by: The Bissler on 14 February, 2024, 11:06:12 PM
What an amazing thread, and great to see so many brilliant conversions! Thanks for tipping me off about this, Trooper - that's quite the collection!
Title: Re: Does My Figure look big in this?
Post by: Trooper McFad on 16 February, 2024, 09:58:27 AM
Quote from: The Bissler on 14 February, 2024, 11:06:12 PMWhat an amazing thread, and great to see so many brilliant conversions! Thanks for tipping me off about this, Trooper - that's quite the collection!

Thanks Bissler, my hope was more Squaxx would join in and post their own mashups old or new.
I'm always looking for tips and inspiration for my next creation.

I'm currently working on converting some Dredd minis into other 2000AD characters and should be ready in the coming months.
Title: Re: Does My Figure look big in this?
Post by: The Bissler on 16 February, 2024, 02:51:22 PM
Quote from: Trooper McFad on 16 February, 2024, 09:58:27 AM
Quote from: The Bissler on 14 February, 2024, 11:06:12 PMWhat an amazing thread, and great to see so many brilliant conversions! Thanks for tipping me off about this, Trooper - that's quite the collection!

Thanks Bissler, my hope was more Squaxx would join in and post their own mashups old or new.
I'm always looking for tips and inspiration for my next creation.

I'm currently working on converting some Dredd minis into other 2000AD characters and should be ready in the coming months.

No problem and if I could contribute something here, I would! However, my skills in relation to modelling and conversions are non-existent! It's a friend who paints up the bulk of the minis you see on my channel - certainly all of the Dredd ones - although I painted a good old chunk of the Strontium Dog miniatures (which will be appearing again soon as I intend on posting up SD sessions as well as the Dredd 2012 campaign I mentioned on the other thread). I greatly admire those have the patience and aptitude for those kind of projects so hats off to you again as your work with these is brilliant! I'll watch out for more in the future, keep up the good work!
Title: Re: Does My Figure look big in this?
Post by: atp on 18 February, 2024, 03:15:05 PM
Been a while since I last looked in on the forum, but as always this thread is my first port of call.

The Christmas dome came out fantastic, I particularly like the Dirty Frank Santa, (Frank is one of my favourite support characters).

Good find regards the Halcyon Mean Machine, and a really good arm conversion there. It must have been a bit of a tricky conversion given that the original model is fairly small, and the plastic is also pretty thin to work with.

What can I say that hasn't already been said, all of these conversions are superb.

Harlem Hero Giant, great airborne pose, paint job up to your usual high standard and using the base from the Mean machine kit is a stroke of genius as it easily passes as
a section or arena.

It's good to see the amount of thought and care that you put into each conversion.  Looking forward to your next offering.
Title: Re: Does My Figure look big in this?
Post by: Trooper McFad on 19 February, 2024, 05:23:40 PM
Quote from: atp on 18 February, 2024, 03:15:05 PMBeen a while since I last looked in on the forum, but as always this thread is my first port of call.

The Christmas dome came out fantastic, I particularly like the Dirty Frank Santa, (Frank is one of my favourite support characters).

Good find regards the Halcyon Mean Machine, and a really good arm conversion there. It must have been a bit of a tricky conversion given that the original model is fairly small, and the plastic is also pretty thin to work with.

What can I say that hasn't already been said, all of these conversions are superb.

Harlem Hero Giant, great airborne pose, paint job up to your usual high standard and using the base from the Mean machine kit is a stroke of genius as it easily passes as
a section or arena.

It's good to see the amount of thought and care that you put into each conversion.  Looking forward to your next offering.
Thanks atp I'm going at a slower pace this year but my production line will continue. Currently working on 6 different figures! (including the Xmas offering) but they are all at different stages and I like putting a part finished model down and stare at it over a few weeks and make any needed changes rather than rushing something and then don't like the finished article. 3 of them I started last September/October so shows my progress is slow I'd started Giant way back in July. Yes well spotted on the Mean base being used for the arena floor that was a eureka moment pondering on what to use.

Any plans on creating anything yourself?

I'd love others to add to this thread.
Title: Re: Does My Figure look big in this?
Post by: Woolly on 22 February, 2024, 08:55:38 PM
Quote from: Trooper McFad on 01 December, 2023, 07:02:39 PM(https://i.imgur.com/f7QrPP2.jpg)


Mate.

I'm a bit stunned by this, and eternally grateful! What a wonderful piece of work!
A genuinely massive thank you from me for this one x

And that there Giant is awesome too  :)
Title: Re: Does My Figure look big in this?
Post by: Trooper McFad on 22 February, 2024, 09:31:25 PM
Quote from: Woolly on 22 February, 2024, 08:55:38 PM
Quote from: Trooper McFad on 01 December, 2023, 07:02:39 PM(https://i.imgur.com/f7QrPP2.jpg)


Mate.

I'm a bit stunned by this, and eternally grateful! What a wonderful piece of work!
A genuinely massive thank you from me for this one x

And that there Giant is awesome too  :)
It was a pleasure doing it I just love that pose you drew many moons ago.
Title: Re: Does My Figure look big in this?
Post by: atp on 29 February, 2024, 02:51:37 PM
Quote from: Trooper McFad on 19 February, 2024, 05:23:40 PM
Quote from: atp on 18 February, 2024, 03:15:05 PMBeen a while since I last looked in on the forum, but as always this thread is my first port of call.

The Christmas dome came out fantastic, I particularly like the Dirty Frank Santa, (Frank is one of my favourite support characters).

Good find regards the Halcyon Mean Machine, and a really good arm conversion there. It must have been a bit of a tricky conversion given that the original model is fairly small, and the plastic is also pretty thin to work with.

What can I say that hasn't already been said, all of these conversions are superb.

Harlem Hero Giant, great airborne pose, paint job up to your usual high standard and using the base from the Mean machine kit is a stroke of genius as it easily passes as
a section or arena.

It's good to see the amount of thought and care that you put into each conversion.  Looking forward to your next offering.
Thanks atp I'm going at a slower pace this year but my production line will continue. Currently working on 6 different figures! (including the Xmas offering) but they are all at different stages and I like putting a part finished model down and stare at it over a few weeks and make any needed changes rather than rushing something and then don't like the finished article. 3 of them I started last September/October so shows my progress is slow I'd started Giant way back in July. Yes well spotted on the Mean base being used for the arena floor that was a eureka moment pondering on what to use.

Any plans on creating anything yourself?

I'd love others to add to this thread.

I can't wait to see your next creation. And with six on the go I'm going to have to keep a close eye here. I sometimes also like to put a piece to one side and the return to it later with a fresh perspective.
I haven't got any sculptures planned at the moment, got a bit of osteoarthritis in my hands.
But I still do a fair bit of sculpting, but with softer clay at the moment. Nothing in particular though, I'll make something then reuse the clay for something else.
So anyway here is another past effort.  I reckon as this beast has gone head to head with Dredd it's OK to include him here.
(https://i.imgur.com/36ckeaf.jpg)

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Title: Re: Does My Figure look big in this?
Post by: Trooper McFad on 29 February, 2024, 03:36:47 PM
atp that is awesome.

That paint Job is brilliant. It trumps anything I could create.

What scale is that?

Do you use an air brush for your sculpts?

Was that air dry or "baking" clay you used?

So many questions just trying to learn as much as possible from anyone willing to share.

Sorry to hear about your hands it must be frustrating to someone with the talent you have if it's limiting what you can create.

Hopefully there's a couple more sculpts left in them.
Title: Re: Does My Figure look big in this?
Post by: atp on 04 March, 2024, 03:13:29 PM
Quote from: Trooper McFad on 29 February, 2024, 03:36:47 PMWhat scale is that?

Do you use an air brush for your sculpts?

Was that air dry or "baking" clay you used?

So many questions just trying to learn as much as possible from anyone willing to share.


Scale is about 3 quarter size, not far off full size.

For larger pieces I mostly use oil/wax base Monster Clay which comes in either, Hard, Medium or soft.

Hard and Medium are my go to clays. I favour the Hard for very detailed work as it holds the details well and is less likely to 'smudge' details as you work.

Then mould them in silicone or waste mould in plaster, then cast in resin.

Yep airbrush & traditional artist brushes.

For smaller pieces I use polymer clay (oven bake), Sculpey  is more consistent whereas cheaper polymer clay can feel oily/sticky, but it can be made more workable by leeching out some of the oil by sandwiching it between a couple of sheets of ordinary printer paper.

I also occasionally use water base WED clay for quick practice/ideas sculpts.

I never use air-dry clay as it drys/shrinks inconsistently causing cracks or misshaped pieces.

Hope that helps.
Title: Re: Does My Figure look big in this?
Post by: Trooper McFad on 04 March, 2024, 05:45:45 PM
Quote from: atp on 04 March, 2024, 03:13:29 PM
Quote from: Trooper McFad on 29 February, 2024, 03:36:47 PMWhat scale is that?

Do you use an air brush for your sculpts?

Was that air dry or "baking" clay you used?

So many questions just trying to learn as much as possible from anyone willing to share.


Scale is about 3 quarter size, not far off full size.

For larger pieces I mostly use oil/wax base Monster Clay which comes in either, Hard, Medium or soft.

Hard and Medium are my go to clays. I favour the Hard for very detailed work as it holds the details well and is less likely to 'smudge' details as you work.

Then mould them in silicone or waste mould in plaster, then cast in resin.

Yep airbrush & traditional artist brushes.

For smaller pieces I use polymer clay (oven bake), Sculpey  is more consistent whereas cheaper polymer clay can feel oily/sticky, but it can be made more workable by leeching out some of the oil by sandwiching it between a couple of sheets of ordinary printer paper.

I also occasionally use water base WED clay for quick practice/ideas sculpts.

I never use air-dry clay as it drys/shrinks inconsistently causing cracks or misshaped pieces.

Hope that helps.


Great info - I know what you mean with air-dry clay.
If I had a larger work space then I'd like to try using the stuff you use.

I'm getting into making smaller parts for larger models and bringing it all together. Using Sculpey and pining parts together.

I will plod on using Air-dry clay as it has its uses for some of the models I try.