1/6 Hot Toys Rogue One: JYN ERSO

[TonTon]

Often times folks make figures worse when messing with the paint but have to say what you did here is terrific matrix

Agreed, very subtle and also fine (looks like individual strands). Nice work, matrix.

 

[RandomHero]

Personally, I've thought all of the complaining about her portrait has been pretty ridiculous to this point, but the work Matrix did brought this figure to an entirely new level.

Well done.

 

[Tinman2000]

I'm guessing there are a ton of dry-brushing videos on YouTube; it's a simple process and even easier because you can remove her hair (deluxe version anyway). Being willing to do it on a $250 figure is something else...I personally don't like messing with the integrity of the figures.

 

[user 58482]

Nice work on the hair! It looked so flat and unfinished before, but the highlights add some life to it. :-D

Now if only someone could do something to the face...

 

[Hoody999]

I'm guessing there are a ton of dry-brushing videos on YouTube; it's a simple process and even easier because you can remove her hair (deluxe version anyway). Being willing to do it on a $250 figure is something else...I personally don't like messing with the integrity of the figures.

Yes, I think the figure cost and thought of mucking it up is what scares most people. I guess if it was possible with just pastels you could wash them off easily if it was wrong. But if you're not a practiced person in this sort of stuff it's certainly a risky proposition.

 

[Tinman2000]

I'm a model builder and have experience with the technique; the hardest thing is knowing when to "drop the mic"...as they say, cause it can be overdone. I actually think my Jyn has been dry-brushed at the factory cause I remember seeing highlights; her hair didn't appear to be one color. I'll give it a closer look tonight.

 

[Asta]

I'm a model builder and have experience with the technique; the hardest thing is knowing when to "drop the mic"...as they say, cause it can be overdone. I actually think my Jyn has been dry-brushed at the factory cause I remember seeing highlights; her hair didn't appear to be one color. I'll give it a closer look tonight.

I noticed that on mine as well.

There's a dark brown base coat and a light brown dry brush. But it's too subtle to lighten the hair enough.

 

[davejames]

Yes, I think the figure cost and thought of mucking it up is what scares most people. I guess if it was possible with just pastels you could wash them off easily if it was wrong. But if you're not a practiced person in this sort of stuff it's certainly a risky proposition.

Well if you use acrylics it's easy enough to remove the paint with rubbing alcohol if you're not happy with the look. They seal these heads so well that you'd really have to make an effort to damage the underlying factory paint job.

 

[Hoody999]

OK good to know. I guess with people swapping out heads, posing etc etc they need to be pretty robust with a good seal cover.

 

[matrix69]

Thanks for the compliments everyone
For those interested i used an acrylic brown silk-matt paint applied with a small flat brush. And to echo davejames,don't be afraid of over applying the paint/or if you're not happy with the results as a mild alcohol prep pad will remove it without damage to the factory paint.
Here's some natural daylight shots...
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[guyver1]

Thanks for the compliments everyone
For those interested i used an acrylic brown silk-matt paint applied with a small flat brush. And to echo davejames,don't be afraid of over applying the paint/or if you're not happy with the results as a mild alcohol prep pad will remove it without damage to the factory paint.
Here's some natural daylight shots...
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Fantastic daylight shots Matrix I love the highlights around the bun of Jyn’s Hair . So am I to assume that you used the highlights where the strands are light rather than just dry brushing the sculpted hair mold altogether

When you say silk paint is that the silk Matt paint I see in hobby shops like Michaels? Just wanted to make sure

 

[WesMordine]

Fantastic daylight shots Matrix I love the highlights around the bun of Jyn’s Hair . So am I to assume that you used the highlights where the strands are light rather than just dry brushing the sculpted hair mold altogether

When you say silk paint is that the silk Matt paint I see in hobby shops like Michaels? Just wanted to make sure

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Please.

And for the brush, too. Total newbie here.

Enviado desde mi SM-J500M mediante Tapatalk

 

[Jedha Patrol]

Mini photoshoot this afternoon. Making a video for my youtube channel. More images on Instagram soon

 

[Wor-Gar]

Wow! Beautiful picture, n00b. Looks like a poster.

 

[Jedha Patrol]

Photoshoot video on my channel

 

[steve74]

Cool video n00b

 

[spindrift]

just beautiful pics...

 

[matrix69]

Fantastic daylight shots Matrix I love the highlights around the bun of Jyn’s Hair . So am I to assume that you used the highlights where the strands are light rather than just dry brushing the sculpted hair mold altogether

When you say silk paint is that the silk Matt paint I see in hobby shops like Michaels? Just wanted to make sure

Brand, exact product description, Amazon.com link... [emoji16][emoji16][emoji16]

Please.

And for the brush, too. Total newbie here.

Enviado desde mi SM-J500M mediante Tapatalk

I use Revell aqua color acrylic paints but any good acrylic paint will work fine,the same applies to the brushes,any good flat brush will do fine. But if you've never done this before please go and watch the many tutorials on Youtube and practice the technique before you tackle a high end expensive collectible..

 

[DioramaMaker]

I use Revell aqua color acrylic paints but any good acrylic paint will work fine,the same applies to the brushes,any good flat brush will do fine. But if you've never done this before please go and watch the many tutorials on Youtube and practice the technique before you tackle a high end expensive collectible..

Emphasis on GOOD quality paints, like matrix69 says. People run off and buy Walmart brand acrylics expecting the world. Go get some Vallejo, Citadel, etc. and use that. They are much more durable and for items that are hard to seal, that's a nice benefit. I'll need to try Revell myself.

 

[zackg__]

Emphasis on GOOD quality paints, like matrix69 says. People run off and buy Walmart brand acrylics expecting the world. Go get some Vallejo, Citadel, etc. and use that. They are much more durable and for items that are hard to seal, that's a nice benefit. I'll need to try Revell myself.

The Walmart brand is actually not terrible, especially for dry brushing or doing basing/ dioramas. For fine detail work of course like sculpt painting I would definitely spring for the more expensive brands.