Ghostbusters Bill Murray Ada group commission

[KingGrayskull]

yeah ive read afew bad things bout her, mostly the way she deals with business tho. what have u head about her heads??

First post on this page:

BTW: I started painting my first Peter head today and realized that she casted really bad quality. The nose one my second head is so thin that there is almost none.

 

[teabelly83]

that sucks kinggrayskull!! im guna def get a venkman off chris if i still can, and a ray whens hes debuted.

also, i think, when it comes time to do winston, we should go for gb 1 look, with his mustache!! i think he looks way cooler with it.

 

[KingGrayskull]

that sucks kinggrayskull!! im guna def get a venkman off chris if i still can, and a ray whens hes debuted.

also, i think, when it comes time to do winston, we should go for gb 1 look, with his mustache!! i think he looks way cooler with it.

Yeah it does suck. I am really angry. Meanwhile I learned that not the nose is simply too thin, it is the complete head. the mold must have been "burnd out" I will post some comparrison pics from my two heads and the pic Ada shows in here auctions on ebay... There is really a big difference between all 3. But you will see later...

@ Chris: A SLIMY PETER VERSION But we definitly need a regular one with his trdemark mile too.

Concerning the Winston issue: There isnt a big difference between him except for the mustache... Do you think you could offer both versions as I really would like to have a set GBI and a set GBII (same question for Egon who changed his haircut)???

 

[teabelly83]

Yeah it does suck. I am really angry. Meanwhile I learned that not the nose is simply too thin, it is the complete head. the mold must have been "burnd out" I will post some comparrison pics from my two heads and the pic Ada shows in here auctions on ebay... There is really a big difference between all 3. But you will see later...

@ Chris: A SLIMY PETER VERSION But we definitly need a regular one with his trdemark mile too.

Concerning the Winston issue: There isnt a big difference between him except for the mustache... Do you think you could offer both versions as I really would like to have a set GBI and a set GBII (same question for Egon who changed his haircut)???

yeah post pics if u can.

as for slimy venkman, i cant wait. but i do agree, i think we need to get another venkman goin, using ref pics frm him in ghostbusters, as i dnt think that the previous head is frm that, the pic isnt frm gb.

i also agree about doing 2 winston heads, beacause ernie looks completely different to me in both movies, so 1 of each wud be cool. apart frm the mustache, his hair slightly different in gb2, more 'frizzy' as gb 1 his hair is real smooth cut with a sideish parting. so 1 of each wud be cool as iwant a set of each gb 1 and 2 also.

so a slimey venkman, 2 winston variations aswel!!

 

[CAZAFANTASMA]

Hi, i contacteed Ada because i wanted a painted version of Bill Bixby head, but i asked if she could paint his eyes green like when he´s transforming, and she said ok, then she sends me a paypal invoice charging me 25 for the head, 10 for painting the head + 10 more FOR PAINTING THE EYES... can you believe that????? I asked her why 10 more... she sayed that regular paint is 10 dllars, since i want the eyes is custom paint and she has to charge 10 more..... i just don´t get her.

Needless to say i didn´t buy the head.

Sal

 

[teabelly83]

Hi, i contacteed Ada because i wanted a painted version of Bill Bixby head, but i asked if she could paint his eyes green like when he´s transforming, and she said ok, then she sends me a paypal invoice charging me 25 for the head, 10 for painting the head + 10 more FOR PAINTING THE EYES... can you believe that????? I asked her why 10 more... she sayed that regular paint is 10 dllars, since i want the eyes is custom paint and she has to charge 10 more..... i just don´t get her.

Needless to say i didn´t buy the head.

Sal

ouch, that is pretty much a rip! glad u never bought it !!

 

[KingGrayskull]

Though 20 for painting isnt that much... But her painting is always a risk... Hit or miss...

 

[teabelly83]

Though 20 for painting isnt that much... But her painting is always a risk... Hit or miss...

yeah i agree king, ive seen her painted head and they aint that good, esp compaired to some of the heads ive seen on here.

id rather buy 1 of her sculpts then get sum1 else to paint it, make it look better.

 

[C.Howes_Sculptor]

Yeah it does suck. I am really angry. Meanwhile I learned that not the nose is simply too thin, it is the complete head. the mold must have been "burnd out" I will post some comparrison pics from my two heads and the pic Ada shows in here auctions on ebay... There is really a big difference between all 3. But you will see later...

@ Chris: A SLIMY PETER VERSION But we definitly need a regular one with his trdemark mile too.

Concerning the Winston issue: There isnt a big difference between him except for the mustache... Do you think you could offer both versions as I really would like to have a set GBI and a set GBII (same question for Egon who changed his haircut)???

For the head to go "thin" left to right there must have been one of 2 things: 1) she doesn't use a support shell for her rubber mold and she over tightened the rubber bands that she held the mold closed with or 2) the mold she used is a second or third generation mold made from a cast of a cast of really cheap resin or of wax. Wax or cheap resin tend to shrink on a vertical bias ending up with a thinner cast than the original. Happens with vinyl too. The effect is magnified with each mold generation. So if you make a mold from a cast that came from a mold made from a cast you end up with a really thin final result. Bad practice. All molds should come from the original sculpt to keep the results sharp and consistent.

I haven't seen Ada's Venkman in person but the photos did concern me somewhat. I'm sorry you are having a bad experience with her. All I can say is they will be much better from now on, at least to the best of my ability.

I actually care about these things which is why I take the time I do. Sure, I could have pumped out every commission I've got already but the result would not be up to the standard that I expect of myself, and would not be what all of you deserve.


Regarding her painting...... You cannot expect to get a good paint job for $10.00. No self respecting painter would charge less than $30.00 for a basic paintjob. And the idea of paying extra for just using a different color for the eyes is ridiculous.

Go with a legit painter like Kuato or Les Walker or someone else you see on this board. It will cost you mor than $10.00 for sure, but the old truism applies: You get wht you pay for.

I generally do not like to speak ill of anyone, especially someone I'm in competition with since it will only seem self serving, but I have heard sooooo much bad about the way Ada operates that I can only quote one more old adage: Caveat Emptor.

If there is enough interest for 2 versions of Winston, sure we can do that. As for a whole new regular Venkman to replace the Ada version, I'm fine with that, but I hate the idea of you all having to pay twice for a Venkman. That's why I wanted to surprise everybody with the slimed Venkman..... it has added value over the standard version.

 

[teabelly83]

im totally down chris for 2 winstons, a gb 1 look and gb 2 look. also def in for a slimed venkman!!

can i stillget hold of the regular venkman u jst did??

and goin on ads sculpt, ive seen afew of her sculpts and their paint jobs, would if make the head look better if it where given a better paint job??

 

[C.Howes_Sculptor]

im totally down chris for 2 winstons, a gb 1 look and gb 2 look. also def in for a slimed venkman!!

can i stillget hold of the regular venkman u jst did??

and goin on ads sculpt, ive seen afew of her sculpts and their paint jobs, would if make the head look better if it where given a better paint job??

Just answered your PM..... I haven't done a Venkman at all yet. All that is available is the Ada version that folks are having issues with.

 

[Cryoguns]

If there is enough interest for 2 versions of Winston, sure we can do that. As for a whole new regular Venkman to replace the Ada version, I'm fine with that, but I hate the idea of you all having to pay twice for a Venkman. That's why I wanted to surprise everybody with the slimed Venkman..... it has added value over the standard version.

If we only do one version of Winston, my vote's for GB1. And I'd love to see you do a regular Venkman, Chris As mentioned before, matching set and all that.

 

[teabelly83]

Just answered your PM..... I haven't done a Venkman at all yet. All that is available is the Ada version that folks are having issues with.

hey chris, sorry about the mix up, i got totaly mixed up, i was refering to the head used in the pics on page 66 of this topic. i guess thats ada's head, thats too small ppl say??

well id say if u not done a venkman, other than a secret 1:;-) then i think u should def do a regular bill murray frm the 1st film look. !!

 

[teabelly83]

If we only do one version of Winston, my vote's for GB1. And I'd love to see you do a regular Venkman, Chris As mentioned before, matching set and all that.

Yeah i gotta definatly agree, i think if ppl want a really good sculpt of venkman/bill murray frm his gb1 look, then ithink there will be enough ppl to sign up?? because im sure there is plenty more other than us 2 who want a better looking bill murray sculpt, better than ada's,. so id def sign up, and for 2 or 3 aswel! as i wana do afew gb figs in the long run, so would get my order in now.


as for winston, i agree again, ive always thought he looked cooler in gb1, so go for the mustache winston, altho im def in if u decide to do 2 versions aswel!!

 

[William Shatners Toupee]

Alright gang, I leave you knuckle-heads alone for five minutes and we're suddenly talking Slimed Venkmans and a new regular version of Peter to replace that Ada one did as well? (sigh)
What happens if I'm gone 10 minutes? Marshmallow explosion experiments with the microwave?

Alright, fine. Be that way. I can see the way the wind is blowing. You're gonna want me to start up new want lists for them, aren't you? Done!


I KNOW we can hit 15 with these in our sleep, so let me know whos interested in a regular or slimed version of Peter for the new list.

There's no reason all 4 boys can't be completed and defending your bookshelves by the end of this year. hear bumps in the night? We are ready to believe YOU!

 

[teabelly83]

Alright gang, I leave you knuckle-heads alone for five minutes and we're suddenly talking Slimed Venkmans and a new regular version of Peter to replace that Ada one did as well? (sigh)
What happens if I'm gone 10 minutes? Marshmallow explosion experiments with the microwave?

Alright, fine. Be that way. I can see the way the wind is blowing. You're gonna want me to start up new want lists for them, aren't you? Done!


I KNOW we can hit 15 with these in our sleep, so let me know whos interested in a regular or slimed version of Peter for the new list.

There's no reason all 4 boys can't be completed and defending your bookshelves by the end of this year. hear bumps in the night? We are ready to believe YOU!

yep william, 10 mins we got marshmallow...leave us 20 mins and we'll havedancing toasters ;-p

ok u knw im down for this, so put my name down for all gb heads....winston 1 and 2, venkman slimed and regular, ray, egon 1 and 2 and also luis in ur 1st thread.

how about dana or gb2 lookinh janine, or am i pushing my luck now...lol :chew

 

[William Shatners Toupee]

How about dana or gb2 lookinh janine, or am i pushing my luck now...lol :chew

To quote from another great Bill Murray movie "Baby Steps" man.

Honestly, the Ghostbusters gang here is so ravenous and loyal, I wouldn't be surprised in the slightest if there were enough people interested here to make the supporting cast happen, but we'll get there when we get there. This is going to be an AMAZING year for us Ghostbusters fans as Chris finally brings to us what we've been waiting for so long here in our hands.

And by that I mean a David Hasselhoff head to make as your very own Ghostbuster.

J/K
-Rick

 

[The Craw]

put me down for a GB1 stantz, spengler, and zeddemore. i like my venkman head and i just sent it off to be painted.

 

[teabelly83]

To quote from another great Bill Murray movie "Baby Steps" man.

Honestly, the Ghostbusters gang here is so ravenous and loyal, I wouldn't be surprised in the slightest if there were enough people interested here to make the supporting cast happen, but we'll get there when we get there. This is going to be an AMAZING year for us Ghostbusters fans as Chris finally brings to us what we've been waiting for so long here in our hands.

And by that I mean a David Hasselhoff head to make as your very own Ghostbuster.

J/K
-Rick

yeah im sure we could get enough for alot of the characters, janine, louis, dana, peck...ahah.

ok i had a mad thought,...i may get an extra head of these and do them in stright jackets hah...frm gb2. lol..


and 'hoffbusters'....what amovie that would be

 

[Cryoguns]

WST, you know me! I'd be in for a C Howes regular Venkman head (or just a slimed version, if that's all that's done) plus the other 3 Ghostbusters!