antacost Posted January 13, 2007 Author Share Posted January 13, 2007 Thanks for all of the comments guys. I've got three new figures today. They're all in the Marvel section, and in this lovely shade of red. A couple of them are characters that I've wanted to do for awhile, and I'm really happy with the way that they turned out. I tried something new with them. They're as close to the art from the book as possible. I'm hoping to get another 2-pack from this book... Comments and Criticisms are always appreciated... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amazing.JL Posted January 14, 2007 Share Posted January 14, 2007 They're all great, like Us Agents boots, Dr Stranges cape and I love all your female mates. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Energy-Man Posted January 14, 2007 Share Posted January 14, 2007 YOU ARE MY HERO!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drgnrbrn316 Posted January 14, 2007 Share Posted January 14, 2007 Loved Dr. Strange. That's the second unique set of hands I've seen made for the character, and they're definitely growing on me. Your facial detail on Strange is superb, probably amongst your best work. Overall, they all look great. And on a side note, does Kratos come with his topless wenches as accessories? Think of the children. Or at least Danny. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KGNINE Posted January 16, 2007 Share Posted January 16, 2007 You sir, are a national treasure of whatever country you happen to be from. The Holocaust figure was awesome, loved the creative solution for making his head. I showed a friend of mine some of your work and he flipped over the Quasar, he thought it was an actual figure AA was releasing! Keep up the good work, and might I suggest a Speedball Minimate? Remember the good times....before Civil War ruined him forever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Webhead Posted January 16, 2007 Share Posted January 16, 2007 awesome work! I like The Oath as well. Love Strange's hands. You beat me to US Agent...I'm excited cause he's gonna resurface in Alpha Flight. You are the man!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
antacost Posted January 27, 2007 Author Share Posted January 27, 2007 Thanks for the kind words everybody. Today, I'm back with a couple of figures I had planned to do awhile back, but never got around to. The order came in for them, and I was pretty excited to finally do them. They're in the DC section in red. Hope you enjoy them, I know I do... They'll be pretty hard to see go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpheon Posted January 27, 2007 Share Posted January 27, 2007 Great ones, truly great ones, you're getting better all the time... I know all trade peoples are entitled to trade secrets, but would you mind sharing how you recast stuff? Specifically, how you make the molds? A LOT of people could use that trick...if not, that's fine. I still respect you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amazing.JL Posted January 27, 2007 Share Posted January 27, 2007 They look awesome and I love Wonder Woman She's one of my favs. I was just thinking about these about a month back. Great work as always anatcost. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nervous Rex Posted January 27, 2007 Share Posted January 27, 2007 Love them both, but I think I prefer the Batman, just digging those gauntlets, and overall paint scheme Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zombieboyfiend Posted January 28, 2007 Share Posted January 28, 2007 Never a bad figure. EVER! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
antacost Posted February 4, 2007 Author Share Posted February 4, 2007 I'm back today with the nemesis of one of my past figures. The most evil man in the world shows his face today... In this lovely blue color... Thanks for looking. Feedback is always appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdyCarter Posted February 4, 2007 Share Posted February 4, 2007 Sephiroth is awesome beyond words Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gerg Posted February 4, 2007 Share Posted February 4, 2007 Hey there, Antacost. I'm wondering, what material do you use to sculpt your hair? Now that I've actually started making my fabled Doctor Who Minimates, I'm suddenly experiencing the murder that is the 2" body. Model Magic isn't malleable enough, it takes far too long to use Milliput, and I'm afraid of putting Sculpy in the oven (on a side note, does it need to be baked? Can it be painted or covered with PVA afterwards?). Any advice? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
antacost Posted February 4, 2007 Author Share Posted February 4, 2007 I use Super Sculpey for all of the hairpieces. I bake it in a toaster oven instead of a regular oven. It's a much better solution. I usually turn the heat down, and bake it for a bit longer. Just keep an eye on it, and you shouldn't burn it. You can also boil it in water in the microwave to cure it... You would have to bake or cure it in order to paint it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Energy-Man Posted February 4, 2007 Share Posted February 4, 2007 awsome! fabulous! Great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gerg Posted February 4, 2007 Share Posted February 4, 2007 I use Super Sculpey for all of the hairpieces. I bake it in a toaster oven instead of a regular oven. It's a much better solution. I usually turn the heat down, and bake it for a bit longer. Just keep an eye on it, and you shouldn't burn it. Cool. I went out into town today and bought some proper modeling clay (which takes 4 or 5 days to dry, apparently), so I'll see if that's better. I just didn't want to use proper clay, in case it went all brittle and started looking un-plasticy. If I see some Super Sculpey, I'll probably get it also. Could you perhaps explain how would you bake your hairpieces in a toaster oven? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
antacost Posted February 10, 2007 Author Share Posted February 10, 2007 I've got pictures of my newest project in my new blog: http://antacoststudios.blogspot.com/ Hope to have these guys finished by next weekend. When I do, you know I'll be posting them here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Totalus_Kat Posted February 10, 2007 Share Posted February 10, 2007 OMG! That is perhaps one of the best Minimate WIP's I have seen ever... yeah granted he's the 3" size and can have a bit more detail but that is outstanding work and should look excellent when finished. You surprised me more and more with your work Antacost. cheers, Tk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Webhead Posted February 10, 2007 Share Posted February 10, 2007 nothing but the best. You are in a league of your own when it comes to generating custom pieces for customs. I am drooling right now!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
antacost Posted February 18, 2007 Author Share Posted February 18, 2007 I'm waiting for some more Primer to show up right now, so I havent' started painting the Onslaughts... I have moved onto my next project though: The Great Machine from Ex-Machina. More pics on my blog: http://antacoststudios.blogspot.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newaddict Posted February 18, 2007 Share Posted February 18, 2007 So many minimates I long to possess . . . er I mean, very well done there. Quality pieces all around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nervous Rex Posted February 18, 2007 Share Posted February 18, 2007 Unbelievable work my friend!I think they are awesome as is, and agree...BEST WIP's EVER! I really feel that your Onslaught might end up being the best minimate custom to date. I am curious to find out how you made the pouches, belt, and straps for The Great Machine. I have wanted to start a few of my joe's and cobra's who have some pouches, and other military garb. Totally looking forward to the finished products! now get to paintin bro Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Webhead Posted February 18, 2007 Share Posted February 18, 2007 looking forward to seeing the Great Machine! That's an excellent book! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
antacost Posted February 21, 2007 Author Share Posted February 21, 2007 Well, at least one of those WIP's is done. Great Machine can now be seen in the first post, or right here at: http://thefmh.com/GreatMachine.jpg This figure was a blast to do. I was originally going to hold off and do him for my 100th figure (Mayor Mitchel Hundred... Get It?) but came up with a better idea for that figure... Nervous, the pouches and straps for The Great Machine are cut from various thicknesses of sheet plastic, and the belt is a cast of a blank belt I made along time ago. I've gotten the primer in, so I'm hoping to finish up at least one Onslaught by this weekend. I've still got one slot left on the edition size for Onslaught. If anyone is interested, hit me with a PM... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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