luke314pi Posted September 21, 2010 Author Share Posted September 21, 2010 Woah, wait. You use a sanding wheel to make customs!? I love my sanding wheel. I got it on clearance at Sam's Club for $17 a few years ago. It works great for removing large amounts of material. However, it does leave rough surfaces, although I could probably fix that by buying a wheel with a finer grit sandpaper. Right now, I just sand things by hand after using it (except in cases like this one where I am sculpting over it). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dj87 Posted September 21, 2010 Share Posted September 21, 2010 very much enjoyed watching that video, and completely agreed about the back of the head source material comment. the sanding part did amuse me, that was the point we had to stop customising along at home. you're like the minimate equivalent of a tv chef! really looking forward to the next part Luke Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Binaryan Posted September 22, 2010 Share Posted September 22, 2010 (edited) very much enjoyed watching that video, and completely agreed about the back of the head source material comment. the sanding part did amuse me, that was the point we had to stop customising along at home. you're like the minimate equivalent of a tv chef! really looking forward to the next part Luke Very enlightening, Luke! That sander is some serious customizing equipment! You mention that there's rarely good sources for the backs of characters. In the case of older Marvel characters, you may want to check out the Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe - Master Edition. This series featured posed front, back and side views of each character. Like this one: Now how about a cool Man-Ape custom next? I have the series if you're ever in need of a scan. I'll see if Awesome Android had an entry. Edited September 22, 2010 by Binaryan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luke314pi Posted September 22, 2010 Author Share Posted September 22, 2010 I forgot about the Official Handbook - thanks for the tip! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
youbastards Posted September 22, 2010 Share Posted September 22, 2010 Great idea Luke! As someone who is still learning a lot about customizing, I can attest to the true value of a box of cheap toothpicks! I couldn't listen to the audio since I'm at work, but the solvent that you used with the Fixit Sculpt, is that just to help smoothe and keep the sculpting compound manageable longer? I'm still using Apoxie Sculpt, and haven't moved to Fixit. Would I see a benefit using the solvent with Apoxie Sculpt too? What are the biggest differences that you've seen between Apoxie Sculpt and Fixit Sculpt? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luke314pi Posted September 22, 2010 Author Share Posted September 22, 2010 Great idea Luke! As someone who is still learning a lot about customizing, I can attest to the true value of a box of cheap toothpicks! I couldn't listen to the audio since I'm at work, but the solvent that you used with the Fixit Sculpt, is that just to help smoothe and keep the sculpting compound manageable longer? I'm still using Apoxie Sculpt, and haven't moved to Fixit. Would I see a benefit using the solvent with Apoxie Sculpt too? What are the biggest differences that you've seen between Apoxie Sculpt and Fixit Sculpt? Thanks! The Apoxie Safety Solvent does exactly what you said - it smooths out the surface and makes it more manageable. It also helps you clean your tools if you use a hobby knife or something similar when you are sculpting. It works great on both Apoxie Sculpt and Fixit Sculpt. So far I have found three main differences between Apoxie Sculpt and Fixit Sculpt. The biggest difference is that Fixit Sculpt holds its shape better and doesn't sag as much, so if you are making long thin pieces (in the video I used the example of Carnage's tendrils) they won't droop. The second difference is that you get a longer working time with Fixit Sculpt - around an hour instead of half an hour. And the last difference is that the textures are slightly different - Fixit Sculpt feels a little bit more like pottery clay. Even though I prefer Fixit Sculpt, I used Apoxie Sculpt for years, and I still think it is one of the best clays on the market. I hope that helps! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jatta Pake Posted September 22, 2010 Share Posted September 22, 2010 I'm going to check out the video when I get home. Question: Have you ever used "Green Stuff"? Lately I've been sculpting with that a lot lately. I wonder how it compares to Fixit Sculpt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luke314pi Posted September 23, 2010 Author Share Posted September 23, 2010 I'm going to check out the video when I get home. Question: Have you ever used "Green Stuff"? Lately I've been sculpting with that a lot lately. I wonder how it compares to Fixit Sculpt. I have never tried it, as the hobby and craft shops near me don't carry it. I should order some online and give it a spin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shamrock Posted September 23, 2010 Share Posted September 23, 2010 I've used green stuff in the past. I stopped only because it's really expensive for a small amount at the only place I can get it nearby. But it's great for Minimates because when it dries it retains a little flexibility. Also, since it's not transparent like Apoxie Sculpt, I find it's easier to see the details in what you're sculpting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luke314pi Posted October 7, 2010 Author Share Posted October 7, 2010 Update 10/06/10: Decals and Updates! A bunch of awesome decals from Eclipse, and updates on Customcon, the next video, and more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nessex Posted October 7, 2010 Share Posted October 7, 2010 A bunch of awesome decals from Eclipse Bah ha ha ha - i thought i was going to see decals for Bella, Edward & Jacob. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lastmaximal Posted October 7, 2010 Share Posted October 7, 2010 Holy cow, that's a treasure trove of new decals. Can I turn in the ones I've put together? They're pretty simple but I figure it'd save some people some time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luke314pi Posted October 7, 2010 Author Share Posted October 7, 2010 A bunch of awesome decals from Eclipse Bah ha ha ha - i thought i was going to see decals for Bella, Edward & Jacob. Ha! That would be a waste of time, as once I had finished customizing them, I would have to slowly roast them over an open fire. Holy cow, that's a treasure trove of new decals. Can I turn in the ones I've put together? They're pretty simple but I figure it'd save some people some time. Definitely! Click on the Contact button on either the Factory or the Store and you will get my email address there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nessex Posted October 7, 2010 Share Posted October 7, 2010 A bunch of awesome decals from Eclipse Bah ha ha ha - i thought i was going to see decals for Bella, Edward & Jacob. Ha! That would be a waste of time, as once I had finished customizing them, I would have to slowly roast them over an open fire. Now that's my kind of pron! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luke314pi Posted October 20, 2010 Author Share Posted October 20, 2010 Update 10/19/10: Video: Custom Minimate From Start to Finish (Part 2) We are moving one step closer to the completion of our Awesome Android custom with the second part of (what is now) a three part series! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luke314pi Posted November 9, 2010 Author Share Posted November 9, 2010 Update 11/09/10: Video: Custom Minimate From Start to Finish (Part 3) The third and final chapter of our video series on creating a custom minimate is here! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dj87 Posted November 9, 2010 Share Posted November 9, 2010 fantastic, been looking forward to this. While he did seem a slightly simpler effort than we're used to seeing from you, you still managed to make it all look so effortlessly easy. The sticker decal did amuse me, it clearly matched in the final picture, but on the vid it almost looked a pale purple... sorry they're discontinuing it, it almost seemed perfect, I've definitely been considering using it myself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luke314pi Posted November 9, 2010 Author Share Posted November 9, 2010 Thanks! I wanted to go with an easier and quicker custom for the video, since it is hard for me to record videos with two toddlers running around who both love cameras and minimates. The sticker thing was driving me nuts. I think it was partially due to the LED desklamp I was using, which lit up that sticker like a christmas tree. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
youbastards Posted November 9, 2010 Share Posted November 9, 2010 (edited) Great finish to the Awesome Android Trilogy! It helped me to see you mix your paints with the same brush you were using, I'm always worried about contaminating one color with another, so I'll have to give that a try next time. Time for me to start hanging on to all of my Minimate trays too! I don't even want to think about how many of those I've tossed out in the last 3 months... Hilarious to think about your kid taking all of those pictures of the wall! My daughter is just 3 months now, so I like hearing what I have to look forward to! Too bad about the sticker paper, I was looking forward to trying that out so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. FYI, since you are using Citadel Paints, they occasionally discontinue colors too. "Bronzed Flesh" was a recent victim that I liked to use... Edited November 9, 2010 by youbastards Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eclipse Posted November 9, 2010 Share Posted November 9, 2010 Great wrap up video know I'm ready for the next set of videos Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hellpop Posted November 15, 2010 Share Posted November 15, 2010 Hi Luke, all: I just wanted to pipe in and say publically how much I appreciate all the work you do for the Minimate community with the Factory and the Toy Store. This year my wife put together a kit of customizing tools from the toy store, including a Citadel paint set (and I'd say to anyone not using these, THEY MAKE A HUGE DIFFERENCE!), brushes, Miliput, ect. One of the big things, though was decal paper, so that I could try my hand at making my own decals. Well, it took me a little while to work up to giving these a try, but the results were nothing short of fantastic and completely change the way I look at my customizing abilities. Luke, you've done a tremendous job in bridging the gap between skilled customizers like yourself and those of us with minimal skills. Not only did I use decals you provided on the factory, but I used your templates to design my own decals, and used document you provided to scale them properly. It was such an easy process that I don't know why I waited so long! Now I've just gotta work up the courage to give the Miliput a try.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dj87 Posted November 15, 2010 Share Posted November 15, 2010 well said hellpop oh, and keep hold of that wife of yours... she sounds ace! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luke314pi Posted November 16, 2010 Author Share Posted November 16, 2010 Thanks hellpop, I appreciate it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luke314pi Posted November 23, 2010 Author Share Posted November 23, 2010 Update 11/22/10: Zombie Skeleton Alien Ninja Ghosts?? Groundhog planted the seed - come and see the results, and possibly win some freaky customs! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nessex Posted November 23, 2010 Share Posted November 23, 2010 Ha ha ha - Awesome! I love Master Wan'xin! He's like something out of Big Trouble in Little China. WIN! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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