DarkArtist's End of the Line Thread

[DarkArtist81]

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Thanks a lot guys... I hate that damn white dot too. Les and I have gone over that many times in our discussion... how the White dot just keeps popping up, even though you would think that it would have been phased out ages ago...

I do want to revisit the Elder down the road, just to repaint his body, hands and feet.... So that will be a nice project when the time comes. Luke was fun, I really wanted to do the more hopeful version of the character. Pre-Vader fight, pre-burdened by the weight of his parental heritage.. In comparison to my own Bespin Luke, I wanted him to look miles apart from it... and I am glad to see that I somewhat achieved that goal.

Buffy was just fun, plain and simple. I just hacked her up, sculpted a bit... and went to town. It was just FUN.

More coming soon, this weekend is all about the PAINT! :chew

 

[DarkArtist81]

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Some more pics of my Joker... anyone that is interested in one... pop me a PM.

Honor Heath with a place on the shelf.

 

[The Craw]

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now that is an action figure!! well done man.

 

[DarkArtist81]

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Thanks man... I have some other clothes coming... that I will dye to match the film... And this weekend I will paint the tie, socks and shoes to match as well. When I am done with it, should be a pretty badass little figure.

 

[Les Walker]

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Dasa more likeit!

 

[Rogue Trooper]

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Nice a tommy-gun and another version of luke is always welcome from me anyway. The backpack that Yoda goes in, did you make the straps and metal buckles? looks really good if its hasbros.

 

[DarkArtist81]

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Nice a tommy-gun and another version of luke is always welcome from me anyway. The backpack that Yoda goes in, did you make the straps and metal buckles? looks really good if its hasbros.

Thanks a lot Les and Ian! The yoda backpack is ALL Hasbro, believe it or not. Pretty nice actually, if not a bit big on the SSC Luke. Still looks good though, in the end.

 

[great1]

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I photoshopped a recolour of your Joker, I didn't do the shirt or tie pattern though.

 

[drunk_leprechaun]

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I photoshopped a recolour of your Joker, I didn't do the shirt or tie pattern though.

****ing sweet!@ cant wait to see what josh comes up with after all the painting and dyeing of the outfit!

 

[Les Walker]

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Great recolor of this set! Having held that head in person, I can say, the color correction got it dead on! Better lighting with that.
And the colors of the "dyed" clothing looks about right. Tricky blue that shirt is, but the rest looks just right. Looks like standard Rit Purple to me.

Good luck with this set Josh. Will be a nice one to see actually finished.

 

[Buttmunch]

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Wow! That photoshopping does look great! The only thing is the pants should have pinstripes. I know that is adding to my struggle for clothes. Dying shouldn't be a problem though.

Also, I think his shoes are actually brown.

 

[DarkArtist81]

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Awesome job Great1!! Yeah, the color is just right...looks fantastic. The pinstripes on the pants will be problematic, but I might just use a ruler and freehand them or something... hard to strip color from an existing pinstripe suit and then dye it purple without losing the stripes.

But it is coming along, just waiting on suit sets...

For now... check out the LINE O JOKERS.

 

[MaulFan]

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There's something fitting and beautiful about an image of 2 ruthless killing machines with a pile of heads at their feet.

 

[moxie]

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Haven't been able to browse all the pages, but you have some great work here. It is cool to see the beginning and the stages you have progressed thru to your current state. I am starting into the bashing scene, and looking to do my own painting and sculpting work; Seeing your work from the start to now definitely helps me see what I can do in the future.

Inspiring work all around. The Heath - Joker is just awesome. Looking foward to your next work.

 

[The Josh]

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Any progress shots on the Obi-Wan head?

 

[DarkArtist81]

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Thanks guys... Moxie, I know EXACTLY how you feel. When I first arrived, Customikey was the king of all repaints here and I was in awe of his work. Daily I would come and see what he could do, every single time... just amazed at what was possible.

It all started out innocently enough with a desire to fix my figures and make them look more real.... Now it is a huge business for me and more importantly, a creative outlet.

You should go with it and just let it happen, you will not regret picking up the brush.

And Josh, sadly... I haven't even been able to start on Obi yet. I have a couple of items that have been on my shelf for months that need IMMEDIATE attention. But, you Clone is just about ready... putting the final touches on him tomorrow. And I will get started on Obi as well, just at least get his hair glued on and the base coat for the skin finished.

Just busy busy busy around here...

 

[Ven]

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Both you and Les inspired me to do my own work, and the thought of being broke, I couldn't pay for your repaints lol.. so I thought I'd save money by doing them myself!! I am truely amazed at how friendly you two were. A public Thank you to Les and Josh.

 

[DarkArtist81]

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Both you and Les inspired me to do my own work, and the thought of being broke, I couldn't pay for your repaints lol.. so I thought I'd save money by doing them myself!! I am truely amazed at how friendly you two were. A public Thank you to Les and Josh.

Thank YOU Venny, for being so nice and for having the guts to go for it. Art lives within us all, and our personalities come out in our work as we progress in skill. The Anakin you have on your shelf is a small piece of me, something that helped me to oust inner demons.

In your work, you will find therapy, joy and mental exercise. It's really an experience quite it's own, especially once you delve into 100% creative, non portrait work.

I am very excited to see you going down this path and cannot wait to see where it takes you. Welcome aboard Venny.

 

[The Josh]

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Awesome! Just wanted to check in. When you get closer to finishing it just let me know I'll get that second ROTS Obi-Wan ordered. Can't wait on the Clone.

 

[moxie]

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You should go with it and just let it happen, you will not regret picking up the brush.

Thanks for the encouragement, both you and Les have been really receptive to the newcomers (I am sure that there are many more, but haven't gotten around much here yet), and that has really boosted my interest in doing my own custom work. Don't see why I should wait for someone else to do what I like or what interests me.

Will be watching your progress and may probe you with questions every now and then, if that is alright.

Thanks again, and Keep Them Coming!!!!