How to fix your Moria Orc..

[ComputerFly]

I used Freestyle Transparent Raw Umber. Mix it with alcohol (more alcohol than paint to begin with.)

Just mop it on, seriously. Quick strokes work the best so it doesn't seep in to the fabric as much. I would use a plastic/nylon bristled round brush (those uber-cheap ones) so that the brush will release the solution. I would use one with about 1/2" long bristles.

It will look really dark at first (like how your hair is darker when wet), but will lighten up as the alcohol and paint dry. I would start with a light coat, let it dry, then go back through. The cuts in the leather actually suck up a little more paint, which is great, and gives it that weathered look.

I got mine REALLY dark (which I like). The pictures are FAR redder than it is in person. The picture of it on the table is the closest to reality, and even that shows a little too much red.

I used the same mixture on the fabric/netting stuff.

Keep a damp paper towel or cloth nearby to wipe your fingers on, and to catch any droplets that hit the legs or armor.

Good luck! (You can't mess this up because the worse it looks, the better, LOL!)

 

[ComputerFly]

Sorry to rehash this thread, but I was asked if I had a 'before and after' shot. I didn't at the time, but I recently had the chance to shoot the 'after' with a before.

If anyone is interested in having this done, shoot me a PM.

 

[mr.thrifty]

Sorry to rehash this thread, but I was asked if I had a 'before and after' shot. I didn't at the time, but I recently had the chance to shoot the 'after' with a before.

If anyone is interested in having this done, shoot me a PM.

are both of these the EX? or different? there's some pretty dramatic differences between the two. (sculpt wise) the height and the head..

 

[The Ringer]

I am pondering the idea of doing a wash on the base. Has anyone touched up their base at all?

 

[-Super Hans-]

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back door action



awesome touch up

 

[quadcent]

I am pondering the idea of doing a wash on the base. Has anyone touched up their base at all?

go point, so much time is put into these pieces that the bases, though very detailed, are neglected lots of time when it comes to depth and color.

for example the repaint of dooms throne that was shown on this board before, and others like the blade vs dracula and thor's mountain top base could each use some paint/tecturing to really give them the over the top push. it would really bring out the detail of the bases imo.

 

[ComputerFly]

are both of these the EX? or different? there's some pretty dramatic differences between the two. (sculpt wise) the height and the head..

Hey Thrifty,

The two are both exclusives, and to my surprise, they are consecutive numbers as well, 212 and 213.

 

[mr.thrifty]

Hey Thrifty,

The two are both exclusives, and to my surprise, they are consecutive numbers as well, 212 and 213.

is it just the pics or is there really that much variation between the statues?

 

[ComputerFly]

It's the pics... one is teensy bit taller but only by a hair. Not like the photo. It's just the lens and statue placement that's doing that.