drgnrbrn316 Posted October 2, 2008 Share Posted October 2, 2008 Your work never ceases to amaze me. How'd you fashion Lilandra's cape? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luke314pi Posted October 2, 2008 Author Share Posted October 2, 2008 Thanks guys! Your work never ceases to amaze me. How'd you fashion Lilandra's cape? I'm not sure where the cape originally came from. It was turquoise and I found it in my parts bin. I trimmed off the top left side with a hobby knife and sanded the edges down, then I glued on the round thing in front, which was also floating in my parts bin. After painting it, I had to glue it to Lilandra to keep it from falling off. Most of my customs begin like this - with a thorough excavation of my parts bin. I tried to organize the damn thing once or twice, but I find it works better for me to have it all together. I used to keep my legos the same way, in one large bin. Much time was spent rooting around the bottom for that one special piece. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dio Posted October 2, 2008 Share Posted October 2, 2008 Oh man, I'm really loving your Ord and Sinister. I'm jealous. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viper Posted October 3, 2008 Share Posted October 3, 2008 Absolutely flawless! Now all we need is D'Ken to complete the happy family :tongue: You're truely very talented. I'd like to see a photo with Xavier especially if you've custom made his Shi'ar chair? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luke314pi Posted October 3, 2008 Author Share Posted October 3, 2008 I'd like to see a photo with Xavier especially if you've custom made his Shi'ar chair? His Shi'ar chair is a great idea! I will add that to my to-do list. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viper Posted October 3, 2008 Share Posted October 3, 2008 I look forward to seeing it! & I love your Customs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bilbofett Posted October 5, 2008 Share Posted October 5, 2008 I'd like to see a photo with Xavier especially if you've custom made his Shi'ar chair? His Shi'ar chair is a great idea! I will add that to my to-do list. If your talking about the hover-chair, my comic shop had these little PVC X-men figures in bags(kinda like a happy meal toy), that's what I used. Just cut out the Xavier and put in the top-half of the mate. Oh, and that Lilandra kicks ass!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Hill Posted October 5, 2008 Share Posted October 5, 2008 Both Lilandra and Deathbird are excellent! DST quality for sure. I love seeing your customs! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luke314pi Posted October 8, 2008 Author Share Posted October 8, 2008 Thanks for the nice words! I finished up some customs I have wanted for a LONG time, The Infinity Watch. You have already seen Moon Dragon and Adam Warlock. Here are the rest, along with a group shot and a villain: Drax: 2.5" mate with sculpted skull, LOTR arm bands, and a modified LOTR cape. Pip the Troll: Standard mate sanded down to be shorter. The hair is from one of the Man With No Name sets, with sculpted ears and sculpted leg har (ewwwww). The loincloth is cut from sheet plastic. Gamora: I know we have a new Gamora coming up, but I wanted the 80's version. She was pretty easy, since most of her body is from Mysterio with some details painted on. Death: Rocky's robe and SM3 Venom hands. Infinity Watch: More cosmic Marvel customs are coming soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luke314pi Posted October 13, 2008 Author Share Posted October 13, 2008 I was a customizing machine this weekend! Here are some new ones: Captain Britain (70's era costume): The hair is sculpted from Apoxy Sculpt. Swordsman: The sword is a modified lego one, the waist piece is from on of the SF2 minimates, the mask is a modified Daredevil mask, and the shoulder strap is cut from a sheet of plastic. Corsair of the Starjammers: The hair is Apoxy Sculpt and the guns are modified Brick Arms. Ch'od of the Starjammers: Ch'od is a 3" minimate with his extra features being either sculpted in Apoxy Sculpt or cut from a sheet of plastic. Starjammers group shot (so far): At some point I will make the rest of them, but these two are my favorites. Sasquatch (Exiles): My Exiles team felt lost without her. 2.5" minimate with extra features being either sculpted in Apoxy Sculpt or cut from a sheet of plastic. Magus: Here is another great villain for the Infinity Watch. I'm not sure who the arm bands came from, but the chest accessories are cut from a sheet of plastic. Arcade: I am planning on making a little Murderworld playset to go along with him. This minimate is based on his early 80's, longer haired appearance. His bowtie is sculpted, his coat tails (hard to see in photo) are cut from a sheet of plastic, and his hair is a modified Phoenix hairpiece. As always, I look forward to your questions and comments. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boyd Posted October 13, 2008 Share Posted October 13, 2008 Another impressive set - I really like your Swordsman and Magus. The color combination of purples and silver make him very striking. Or maybe I just like purple. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Posted October 13, 2008 Share Posted October 13, 2008 I have hardly heard of any of those characters, but love the custom work on them. What tools do you use for sculpting with the apoxy? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiniFiend UK Posted October 13, 2008 Share Posted October 13, 2008 70's Cap Britain FTW I remember buying a spiderman comic in the UK with him and spidey on the front as a kid. I much prefer that 70's version to the costume now but that prob just me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luke314pi Posted October 13, 2008 Author Share Posted October 13, 2008 I have hardly heard of any of those characters, but love the custom work on them. What tools do you use for sculpting with the apoxy? Thanks! I use the same tools for sculpting with Apoxy Sculpt, Milliput, and Super Sculpey - toothpicks, hobby knives, the opposite ends of paint brushes, and (most importantly) my fingers and fingernails. Each of the sculpting compounds has their own advantages. Lately I have really started to like Apoxy Sculpt, and I think it will replace Milliput for me, since it is easier to work with. I will still use Super Sculpey for any large sculpting projects, since Apoxy Sculpt is three times the price. The two most important things to do when sculpting are smoothing everything out before it cures, and then sanding the hell out of it after it cures. For smoothing, I keep a small cup of water nearby (or rubbing alcohol for Super Sculpey). I don't use it on any parts that have small, fine details, like Corsair's hair. But I do use it for blending the sculpting compound to match back into the plastic, like where Ch'od's mouth stops and his minimate head starts again. For sanding I start with a lower grit sandpaper, and work my way up to higher (smoother) grits. I think the highest one I use is 200 or 300 grit. It feels so smooth you wouldn't even think its sandpaper, but it leaves a nice smooth finish on the custom. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buttheadsmate Posted October 13, 2008 Share Posted October 13, 2008 Captain Britain & The Swordsman are just absolutely stunning,whilst the others are 'merely' superb . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fujis Posted October 14, 2008 Share Posted October 14, 2008 Holy crap, Luke, what an update! And your paint apps are getting even better if that's even possible! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBT! Posted October 14, 2008 Share Posted October 14, 2008 Wow these are awesome!! I love that Arcade & Capt Britain but all are great! I do have one thought though, as always not a critism more a I would have done it this way... Would some cheekbone lines on the lower mask help make Cap B's lower mask seem less flat? T. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luke314pi Posted October 14, 2008 Author Share Posted October 14, 2008 That's not a bad idea Timbo, I will give it a shot. Thanks guys! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
murderofcrows Posted October 14, 2008 Share Posted October 14, 2008 rock on for the 70s!!! arcade is awesome and corsair! oh hells yea Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lastmaximal Posted October 14, 2008 Share Posted October 14, 2008 holy jeez, luke, how are you doing this without going blind? capt britain is amazing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zombieboyfiend Posted October 15, 2008 Share Posted October 15, 2008 Didn't Arcade have white shoes with red stars? Hobby Lobby has some great clear balls you could use for Murderworld it's what I was going to use. Nice stuff! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luke314pi Posted October 16, 2008 Author Share Posted October 16, 2008 Didn't Arcade have white shoes with red stars? Dangit, the source art I was looking at showed dark grey shoes, so I went with that. But after I read your comment I looked at more source art and saw the white shoes with red stars. I will definitely be changing them. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zombieboyfiend Posted October 16, 2008 Share Posted October 16, 2008 Didn't Arcade have white shoes with red stars? Dangit, the source art I was looking at showed dark grey shoes, so I went with that. But after I read your comment I looked at more source art and saw the white shoes with red stars. I will definitely be changing them. Thanks! Yea when I did Arcade for the villains contest last year I accidentally used black shoes and had to retake the picture. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nestlé Posted October 20, 2008 Share Posted October 20, 2008 Luke I feel super bad about not having checked in more recently. No, I don't feel bad for you... I feel bad for myself! How could I let myself miss out on these aweseom customs! Crosair has always been a fav of mine and I absolutely LOVE your Lalandra and Darkbird. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TENIME_art Posted October 20, 2008 Share Posted October 20, 2008 Darn you for getting better!! Great stuff as always, bro. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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