NECA head sculpt - Mayor Vaughn from "Jaws"
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Bloop
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Bunch of paint progress pics:
Like with my other models, I used Vallejo acrylics. I start with a base coat, trying to match the color of the figure - for this NECA Bob Ross figure I'm using as the base, I mix the Vallejo "flesh" tone with white and a bit of red. Then I add the various colorings of the face, like the stubble beard growth that appears as a grayish tone, the lips, and some variations in skin tone before adding the eyebrows and eyes.
The eyes start with a coat of white mixed with a little yellow, then brown tones for the irises, black for the pupils, and a little redness around the edges. At the end, I used clear gloss mod podge to give the eyes some shine.
I laid down a base of white for the hair, adding a gray wash, which I followed with a black wash because it needed to be darker. After that dried, I added more grays, and eventually dry brushed lighter tones where needed as well as additional low-lights.
I use small brushes, but I also use a pin for some of the detail work. It's good for painting small spots like the pupils. I also use it to scrape away paint to reveal a lower layer, which is good for detailing eyebrows and other hair.
I'm not sure if it's 100% done - I'll see how it looks in the light of day (the eyes might need adjusting). I also may go back add some more hair texture to the top of the head of 3D model, maybe maje some other tweaks if I see anything the bugs me too much, but I'm pleased with how it turned out. I'll be putting it up for sale soon.
Like with my other models, I used Vallejo acrylics. I start with a base coat, trying to match the color of the figure - for this NECA Bob Ross figure I'm using as the base, I mix the Vallejo "flesh" tone with white and a bit of red. Then I add the various colorings of the face, like the stubble beard growth that appears as a grayish tone, the lips, and some variations in skin tone before adding the eyebrows and eyes.
The eyes start with a coat of white mixed with a little yellow, then brown tones for the irises, black for the pupils, and a little redness around the edges. At the end, I used clear gloss mod podge to give the eyes some shine.
I laid down a base of white for the hair, adding a gray wash, which I followed with a black wash because it needed to be darker. After that dried, I added more grays, and eventually dry brushed lighter tones where needed as well as additional low-lights.
I use small brushes, but I also use a pin for some of the detail work. It's good for painting small spots like the pupils. I also use it to scrape away paint to reveal a lower layer, which is good for detailing eyebrows and other hair.
I'm not sure if it's 100% done - I'll see how it looks in the light of day (the eyes might need adjusting). I also may go back add some more hair texture to the top of the head of 3D model, maybe maje some other tweaks if I see anything the bugs me too much, but I'm pleased with how it turned out. I'll be putting it up for sale soon.
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Bloop
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Well, the files are up on CGTrader - just search for "Mayor Vaughn" and you'll find it. My username over there is "bloog" (bloop was taken).
I made a few more tiny adjustments - the biggest is I made the smile a little bigger, and I deepened some of the lines on the hair. I think my print didn't show them as much mainly because of the orientation, and I may have left it on the build plate too long after the print finished (not sure if that really affects things, but I figured resin might drip down and collect at the bottom point, and I printed the head upsidedown).
Previews:
I made a few more tiny adjustments - the biggest is I made the smile a little bigger, and I deepened some of the lines on the hair. I think my print didn't show them as much mainly because of the orientation, and I may have left it on the build plate too long after the print finished (not sure if that really affects things, but I figured resin might drip down and collect at the bottom point, and I printed the head upsidedown).
Previews:
Bloop
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The only idea I had for the jackets is to make images of the jacket fabric in photoshop and have it custom ordered from an online fabric store that does custom dye-sublimation fabrics. Or the cheaper option would use inkjet iron-on paper. You'd still have to cut and sew it yourself, though, unless you got someone else to do it.
DCN
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There is another Jacket Mayor Vaughn wore during the Town hall meeting scene. "Only 24hrs". I know, I know it's Not the Iconic Anchor Jacket, Or the Striped Beach Jacket, but in Quints words, "It's Not Going To Be Easy",........finding or making those Jackets. This scene Mayor Vaughn wore Brown shoes, Grey Pants, Light Blue Shirt, Dark Red with Gold Polka Dot Tie. Just another option for anyone wanting to make this figure.
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