luke314pi Posted September 13, 2012 Author Share Posted September 13, 2012 Update 9/13/12: Relocating a Minimate Joint How to relocate a head or shoulder joint while keeping it strong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luke314pi Posted October 16, 2012 Author Share Posted October 16, 2012 Update 10/15/12: Alternate Zombie Builds Make more zombies using parts from Walking Dead Series 1 and the Maximum Zombies Biker & Surgeon 2-pack! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Posted October 16, 2012 Share Posted October 16, 2012 The zombie taxi driver from Ghostbusters also makes for a great zombie if you remove his vest and hat. Just add a gray, brown, or black hairpiece. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luke314pi Posted January 1, 2013 Author Share Posted January 1, 2013 Update 01/01/13: Alternate Zombie Builds - Series 2! New zombie builds using Walking Dead Series 2 and the Amazon 4-pack! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luke314pi Posted January 24, 2013 Author Share Posted January 24, 2013 Update 01/24/13: Battle Beasts Alternate Builds Which other Beasts can we make with the parts that we have? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hellpop Posted January 24, 2013 Share Posted January 24, 2013 Nice! I need to get these in had to play around with them. Also, with a little Sculpy, the Marvel Universe Rocket Raccoon head fits very well on a Minimate body, so there's an option.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luke314pi Posted March 5, 2013 Author Share Posted March 5, 2013 I have been gathering information for an article about the history of Minimate customizing over the past few months, with the intention of posting it here. But when Lurch started his excellent Looking Back: 10 Years of Minimates feature over at Minimates Central, I thought that might be a better place for this little trip back in time. You can view the article here: Looking Back: 10 Years of Minimates (part 5) Enjoy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luke314pi Posted April 3, 2013 Author Share Posted April 3, 2013 Update 04/03/13: Possible Customs from Upcoming Minimates I haven’t made one of these lists in a while, but I started to get inspired by all of the amazing Minimates we are getting this Spring and Summer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luke314pi Posted May 5, 2013 Author Share Posted May 5, 2013 Update 05/05/13: Decal Update! 30 new decals, including the Skeleton and Aliens Decal Kits for free! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Posted May 5, 2013 Share Posted May 5, 2013 Luke, Can I feature your multiple man decal as the next recipe on the minimate cookbook? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luke314pi Posted May 5, 2013 Author Share Posted May 5, 2013 Sure! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hellpop Posted May 5, 2013 Share Posted May 5, 2013 It's about time! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ElGallo21 Posted May 5, 2013 Share Posted May 5, 2013 Update 05/05/13: Decal Update! 30 new decals, including the Skeleton and Aliens Decal Kits for free! You sir, are a gentleman and a scholar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luke314pi Posted June 5, 2013 Author Share Posted June 5, 2013 Update 6/4/13: Any interest in this new customizing tool? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
youbastards Posted June 5, 2013 Share Posted June 5, 2013 Put me down for a couple of each color you decide to carry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emperorshotz Posted June 5, 2013 Share Posted June 5, 2013 Absolutely. Same here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hellpop Posted June 5, 2013 Share Posted June 5, 2013 I'd definitely be interested in these, as I *HATE* sculpting, and am always looking for alternatives. A few quick questions: -How hard or soft is the plastic? -How easy was it to cut? Could you cut a complicated shape with an X-acto knife easily? -One thing I've long struggled to make are the kind of "pointy mask" that characters like Mockingbird, the Huntress, and Marvel Girl wear. Do you think these might work, or would such a detailed cut be too difficult? In any case, for a dollar a pop, I'd definitely at least give these a shot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luke314pi Posted June 5, 2013 Author Share Posted June 5, 2013 The plastic is pretty rigid, like a credit or membership card. I only used a scissors so far. I will try an x-acto knife and see how that works. On a pointy mask shape the only problem might be if you wanted cut-out eyes. I will experiment with that as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
youbastards Posted June 5, 2013 Share Posted June 5, 2013 Luke, did you try heating the plastic before bending it? That might prevent color loss in the bend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luke314pi Posted June 5, 2013 Author Share Posted June 5, 2013 I hadn't thought of that! I will try that as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
youbastards Posted June 5, 2013 Share Posted June 5, 2013 If the plastic is thin enough, a leather punch might work for holes, we would just need to find one with the right design for eye holes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
youbastards Posted June 5, 2013 Share Posted June 5, 2013 So I want to start sculpting my own hairpieces using Fixit Sculpt, but I don't want to sculpt them directly onto the final head. I want to sculpt them on a dummy head, let it cure, then move it to the final head, as this will prevent ruining the final head in case I'm not happy with the final sculpt. Anyone got some tips on preventing the compound from adhering directly to the dummy head? Is there something I can coat the dummy head with that will allow the compound to cure, but prevent it from bonding to the dummy head? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nervous Rex Posted June 5, 2013 Share Posted June 5, 2013 So I want to start sculpting my own hairpieces using Fixit Sculpt, but I don't want to sculpt them directly onto the final head. I want to sculpt them on a dummy head, let it cure, then move it to the final head, as this will prevent ruining the final head in case I'm not happy with the final sculpt. Anyone got some tips on preventing the compound from adhering directly to the dummy head? Is there something I can coat the dummy head with that will allow the compound to cure, but prevent it from bonding to the dummy head? I do the same thing ... as a rule I never(with very few exceptions) sculpt on, or paint on the part I plan to use for the final custom. I use a teflon tape and cover the part with that first. works great, and i think you can get teflon paint as well somewhere. I also will use a small thin hairpiece to use as a base, and sand it down even further. which is nice, because it has a built in peg for the head hole. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luke314pi Posted June 5, 2013 Author Share Posted June 5, 2013 I have heard baby powder, but have never tried it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
youbastards Posted June 5, 2013 Share Posted June 5, 2013 Thanks guys, will try those options out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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