Mate-iac Posted September 7, 2007 Share Posted September 7, 2007 At last, Mar-Vell has arrived! All in all, I'm pleased the way he came out, especially for my first custom. I'm no sculptor though, unlike some of you pros out there, so I'm only using existing parts. However, thanks to the DC Aquaman/Ocean Master set, I got the hair and "nega-bands" I wanted. The body is made from a repainted Spider-Woman, using tac paper for the straight lines, an airbrush, and Citadel acrylic paints. The chest lines, back lines, and mask are made from transparent waterslide decal paper, and some photoshop work. Aquaman's face was perfect, so I kept that headpiece, colored in his eyes with white paint, and placed the decal of the mask over that (It was the only way to get the color white. I had trouble with the white decal paper. It cracks and bleeds, so I don't recommend using it.). Finally, Marv's logo is made from plain old white label paper, a printer, and some careful cutting and some retouches with yellow paint. I sealed him up, and Viola! Thanks to everyone on this site who posted their tips. I couldn't have done this without you. I hope some of you will leave me some feedback. I can't wait to hear from you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
undeadpool Posted September 7, 2007 Share Posted September 7, 2007 :o that is awsome what are you working on next Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mate-iac Posted September 7, 2007 Author Share Posted September 7, 2007 :o that is awsome what are you working on next My next one is Black Bolt. I've always wanted me a Black Bolt minimate. He's almost done, so I'll post him here as soon as I can. Moon Knight will probably be after him. I can't resist using that DC Spectre cowl piece. It screams Moon Knight! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blacksun1520 Posted September 7, 2007 Share Posted September 7, 2007 WOW... that's awesome !! And it's your first custom?? That's great work, I can't wait to see what's next. BS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
undeadpool Posted September 7, 2007 Share Posted September 7, 2007 wow blackbolt and moonknight i hope my first custom is as good as yours ps has anyone ever thougt of doing amalgam customs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A.J.V. Posted September 8, 2007 Share Posted September 8, 2007 That's your first custom!? It looks Awesome! Good job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vbpanizzi Posted September 8, 2007 Share Posted September 8, 2007 I gotta agree for a first custom mate he totally kicks a$$. I can't wait to see the Moon Knight. Which look are you going with? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nervous Rex Posted September 8, 2007 Share Posted September 8, 2007 Excellent custom my man! One of my favorite characters, along with Genis-Vell. Great start to your custom making career! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amazing.JL Posted September 8, 2007 Share Posted September 8, 2007 Great job man, especially for a first one. Nice detail. I tell you tons better than my first...lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtf this isn't Sparta Posted September 8, 2007 Share Posted September 8, 2007 ...Your first custom? Are you serious? You have to have done this before. GREAT JOB. I can't to see your Moon Knight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mate-iac Posted September 8, 2007 Author Share Posted September 8, 2007 Nope, this is my first. All it took was getting the right supplies and following the tips presented both here and on minimate headquarters.com. I do have an artistic background, however, and carefully planned out the creation of Marv with a template, shown here. I've included the Black Bolt template here as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mate-iac Posted September 8, 2007 Author Share Posted September 8, 2007 I really want to make a modern Moon Knight, all gritty and raggedy like Finch draws him. I'm looking forward to working on a white mate. I'll have a lot more freedom on photoshop to make some kick-ass detailed decals, having a white base and all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Posted September 8, 2007 Share Posted September 8, 2007 First custom or not, this is an awesome 'mate. Ich bin sehr beeindruckt! (that means impressed) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
undeadpool Posted September 8, 2007 Share Posted September 8, 2007 moonknights going to be awsome and as soon as taskmaster comes out you can reanact thier battle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vbpanizzi Posted September 8, 2007 Share Posted September 8, 2007 The Finch MK and Platt MK are my two faves so you already have a fan in me!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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