Archie Style Slash WIP

Lordmylar06 · 07-06-2011, 10:48 PM

These are pics of it so far. I'm in the finishing stages of it, but I'm a bit conflicted on a few things and would like some input from you guys

Should I make the belt tighter? Should I whiten the teeth? (I kinda like the grungy looking teeth) Should I make the large eye yellow or leave it white?

I was also considering doing a gray dry-brush over the kneepads and bandanna to make the little details stick out. I'm going to retouch all the paint where there are flaws when I decide on what the final will look like.

What do you guys think so far?

*Donnie* · 07-06-2011, 10:49 PM

Looking good!

*Discogod* · 07-07-2011, 03:16 AM

I'm guessing you're gonna hit it with a dullcoat to get rid of the shine? Then again, somehow the semi-gloss look works for Slash. I can see you're gonna have some issues with paint rub around the shoulders & hips too.

Other than that, it looks like one of the more interesting Slash customs, mainly because you've gone the extra mile and not just repainted a NECA turtle.

*Eiko* · 07-07-2011, 04:58 AM

I don't normally do customs but it looks really cool so far.

Lordmylar06 · 07-07-2011, 07:32 AM

@ Discogod

Yes on the dullcoat. the shine is from a "matte" acrylic seal that wasn't as matte as it claimed to be. That brings the issue of paint rub up. I'll be taking the figure apart at all joints to paint the pieces individually. on parts that are showing the most rub, I'm going to sand down, apply a coat, then apply clear nail polish, then a dullcoat. I think it will help quite a bit.

The Neca repaint Slash customs are cool, but I really wanted to make mine look like he was the Archie comics version. It required a bigger build, so He's quite a Frankenstein. Thanks for pointing out the extra effort!

@ Eiko and DonnyTMNT

Thanks for the encouragement! Wait till you see him finished!

*TheCanadiandrome* · 07-07-2011, 12:53 PM

wow that's total badass lookin

Topsu · 07-09-2011, 02:58 AM

Looks cool so far, just waiting to see you repaint it so you can get rid of that paint rub. I also think that matte paint would work better than glossy. Good to see your new customs again.

07-06-2011, 10:48 PM	#1
Lordmylar06 Stone Warrior Join Date: May 2009 Location: Hurst, TX Posts: 961	Archie Style Slash WIP These are pics of it so far. I'm in the finishing stages of it, but I'm a bit conflicted on a few things and would like some input from you guys Should I make the belt tighter? Should I whiten the teeth? (I kinda like the grungy looking teeth) Should I make the large eye yellow or leave it white? I was also considering doing a gray dry-brush over the kneepads and bandanna to make the little details stick out. I'm going to retouch all the paint where there are flaws when I decide on what the final will look like. What do you guys think so far? __________________ http://jmylarart.myportfolio.com/work

07-07-2011, 04:58 AM	#4
Eiko Aussie and Proud Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Foot HQ Australia Posts: 1,816	I don't normally do customs but it looks really cool so far. __________________

07-07-2011, 07:32 AM	#5
Lordmylar06 Stone Warrior Join Date: May 2009 Location: Hurst, TX Posts: 961	@ Discogod Yes on the dullcoat. the shine is from a "matte" acrylic seal that wasn't as matte as it claimed to be. That brings the issue of paint rub up. I'll be taking the figure apart at all joints to paint the pieces individually. on parts that are showing the most rub, I'm going to sand down, apply a coat, then apply clear nail polish, then a dullcoat. I think it will help quite a bit. The Neca repaint Slash customs are cool, but I really wanted to make mine look like he was the Archie comics version. It required a bigger build, so He's quite a Frankenstein. Thanks for pointing out the extra effort! @ Eiko and DonnyTMNT Thanks for the encouragement! Wait till you see him finished! __________________ http://jmylarart.myportfolio.com/work

07-07-2011, 12:53 PM	#6
TheCanadiandrome Big, Bad & Bold Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Inside the Technodrome; Shredderville; Saskatchewan Posts: 19,719	wow that's total badass lookin __________________ Add me: PSN/XBL; Nintendo Network ID: BDS-3.1.6; Switch FC: SW-3378-5206-8020 TMNT Fan Club: http://sot.ag/4jZR0 Visit My Wish List: http://forums.thetechnodrome.com/showthread.php?t=30904 My Collection: http://forums.thetechnodrome.com/showthread.php?t=40276

07-06-2011, 10:49 PM	#2
Donnie Something from the Past Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: New York Posts: 3,256	Looking good!

07-07-2011, 03:16 AM	#3
Discogod Resolutely Analogue. Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Birmingham, UK Posts: 1,707	I'm guessing you're gonna hit it with a dullcoat to get rid of the shine? Then again, somehow the semi-gloss look works for Slash. I can see you're gonna have some issues with paint rub around the shoulders & hips too. Other than that, it looks like one of the more interesting Slash customs, mainly because you've gone the extra mile and not just repainted a NECA turtle.

07-09-2011, 02:58 AM	#7
Topsu Hench Mutant Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Finland Posts: 400	Looks cool so far, just waiting to see you repaint it so you can get rid of that paint rub. I also think that matte paint would work better than glossy. Good to see your new customs again.