Recent content by jmc1

Hi, Does anyone know who sells or makes gladiator boots for a Maximus (in the arena) figure?

Oh, I thought I read somewhere that you could use a Kaustik or another Hot toys body with larger arms...?

Hi, I was thinking about making a sleeveless Avengers Thor. Is there a specific body/brand that would work well for this?

Thanks so much. I am going to try that!

I will check out those others too. Thank you. What about testors Acryll? A friend mentioned those as well.

Hi, I'm working on a base coat that I really like. After reading the tutorials I am trying to apply it as a wash. I've noticed despite mixing the paint well (at least I thought I did) the wash tends to separate into some of its original colors. I'm not sure what I'm not doing correctly with...

Oh but yours is so much better dude. :)

Wow, very nice. I would really like to be able to do this.

Hi I was wondering if anyone has tried this method: Setting a pinkish flesh tone base then washing with a burnt umber or sienna then washing the areas that get blood with a red wash? Does that sound like a logical procedure?

So I just found a good base color that is close to my true type body - just a bit less red. Should I use a redder skin tone wash to bring out the color more or just highlight with paint or pastels?

okay, I think it was too thick then. I haven't tried alcohol but someone else once mentioned windex? Thank you for your help

Hi, I've started the long road to painting a 1/6th head. So, after reading the suggested tutorials. I'm finding it difficult to use a wash over the pastel shading I'm using. It seems that it is either too thick and covers much of the pastel too much or too loose and beads on the matte coating...

Thanks for all the great feedback. I've been trying and it seems at least for me a stiffer brush works better for the pastels. Now I have to just practice the actual technique so that my heads don't look like my 6 year old daughter applied makeup lol

LOL Will still be doing that! I want quality for my figures. I have a ways to go. Still its a fun process and your work among others is a definite inspiration

Good to know. I still haven't figured out how to keep the pastel chalk to adhere to the paint surface. It seems that when I apply it it doesn't leave any color. What am I not doing correctly?