sabres21768
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Ok, now that we have a Predator skull, I need a customizer to make THIS happen with a NECA figure...
PREDATOR/PREDATOR 2 Action Figures from NECA
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A Hunters Moon
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Here's the original McFarlane set from my collection. By comparison McFarlanes stuff looks like crap. Neca's detail and paints are much better to say the least. The only thing I don't like about the new set is how bulky the alien looks. Having a heavier looking build just isn't something I associate with the creature.
I'll likely end up using the base (eggs light up) with the new figures and set the old ones aside.
Here are some shots to compare the two sets:
I'll likely end up using the base (eggs light up) with the new figures and set the old ones aside.
Here are some shots to compare the two sets:
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Skullsplitter
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Not really IMO.
The Darkness
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Sabres - Thanks for posting those awesome Narin Bad Blood pics. I like that kit so much, I actually purchased a couple of them. I try to periodically check Joe Dunaway's ModelZone website for his latest fantastic work.
A custom bad blood with action figures would be cool.
oh and to make sure the forum topic police don't bust me
: I'm looking forward to buying a few of the Alien / Predator sets. I've been checking the Toys R Us website frequently just in case it might be listed there.
A custom bad blood with action figures would be cool.
oh and to make sure the forum topic police don't bust me
: I'm looking forward to buying a few of the Alien / Predator sets. I've been checking the Toys R Us website frequently just in case it might be listed there.
uruk
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it's mainly that cheap, shiny paint that drives me crazy. also, most of the preds have misplaced netting paintjob.
IronHunter
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Cant wait for this bad boys to come out...
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Skullsplitter
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REYALS1
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My question is... Do you primer the figure before you re-paint them?
Skullsplitter
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I probably would, of only to get a fresh start.
A Hunters Moon
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I do custom toys for myself and friends though I don't bring it up on the board much. You'll want to take a standard dish soap and toothbrush cleaning it thoroughly. The plastics and mold release they use will counter act some paints. You'll also want to take as many small parts off as you can and paint them separately. I use most any name brand primer and then follow up with model master acrylics for the detailing. Clear coat and you're done.
uruk
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yep, i do it with every neca i own. with their sculpts, you can easly make a masterpiece.
about the primer - yes, because it's simply easier to paint over a freshly primed figure than over the old paintjob.
BENSIN
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Hell yeah man, hell yeah. I can't wait for this one, I'm hoping that the big scale P1 does well enough to get us a big P2, and P2 Elder as well. Still want to see what Pussy Face is going to look like.
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REYALS1
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[quote name='A Hunter's Moon' post='262515' date='Dec 11 2010, 11:59 AM']I do custom toys for myself and friends though I don't bring it up on the board much. You'll want to take a standard dish soap and toothbrush cleaning it thoroughly. The plastics and mold release they use will counter act some paints. You'll also want to take as many small parts off as you can and paint them separately. I use most any name brand primer and then follow up with model master acrylics for the detailing. Clear coat and you're done.[/quote]
Wow... I think you may be the first ever to have actually answered this for me.
I have always been wanting to customize paint a figure, and now I know what to do. Before I would have just primered one, then tried to paint it. Now I know to clean with 'dish soap and tooth brush' (I take it a stiff bristle?), then remove small parts and prime to the hearts content, acrylic paint for "details" clear coat and finito. I take it you are doing this all with an airbrush and brush?
In fact I have an extra McF PREDATOR that I think I will use for a "test run".
Right on HM... you R-O-C-K!!!
Wow... I think you may be the first ever to have actually answered this for me.
I have always been wanting to customize paint a figure, and now I know what to do. Before I would have just primered one, then tried to paint it. Now I know to clean with 'dish soap and tooth brush' (I take it a stiff bristle?), then remove small parts and prime to the hearts content, acrylic paint for "details" clear coat and finito. I take it you are doing this all with an airbrush and brush?
In fact I have an extra McF PREDATOR that I think I will use for a "test run".
Right on HM... you R-O-C-K!!!
Skullsplitter
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The softer the better imo.
A Hunters Moon
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For a Predator fig I'd definitely use an airbrush for the skin tones. Just practice getting the correct paint thickness and airflow on a piece of poster board before you start with the figure. Most everything else can be done by hand. Just make sure when you prime the figure you keep the can or airbrush at a distance. You don't want to fill in any details or have runs occur. if you have any other questions just pm me.
REYALS1
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[quote name='A Hunter's Moon' post='262639' date='Dec 12 2010, 07:22 AM']For a Predator fig I'd definitely use an airbrush for the skin tones. Just practice getting the correct paint thickness and airflow on a piece of poster board before you start with the figure. Most everything else can be done by hand. Just make sure when you prime the figure you keep the can or airbrush at a distance. You don't want to fill in any details or have runs occur. if you have any other questions just pm me.[/quote]
Prepare to be bombarded. LOL!
Prepare to be bombarded. LOL!
deepincision
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I'd love to grab and customise a P2 City Hunter and the P2 Elder when they're finally released. NECA's detail and proportions are awesome... but sometimes I wish they would do unpainted versions just for me
Definitely yes to priming figures prior to painting. I've never actually been a fan of airbrushes. As my brushes get older, I sacrifice them to be used for drybrushing. Using these, I actually stipple skin tones onto a base coat, working from light to dark tones in layers. Looks good and is surprisingly easy and fast to do once you get the hang of it.
Definitely yes to priming figures prior to painting. I've never actually been a fan of airbrushes. As my brushes get older, I sacrifice them to be used for drybrushing. Using these, I actually stipple skin tones onto a base coat, working from light to dark tones in layers. Looks good and is surprisingly easy and fast to do once you get the hang of it.
sabres21768
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More pics of the 2-pack (not mine)...
