Metal Gear Solid Customs Thread: SUBSISTENCE

[RIDDICK]

Hey bro u got to show me or if u can sell me one them figure it's awesome

 

[Jameson Rook]

Buddy you might wanna get that repainted. Looks like a great sculpt but that paint job isn't complementing it whatsoever.

 

[Brandoloneous]

Hey bro u got to show me or if u can sell me one them figure it's awesome


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I sale to you fo tree fiddy.

 

[H1mcgdnrc]

Buddy you might wanna get that repainted. Looks like a great sculpt but that paint job isn't complementing it whatsoever.

Touching it up now. One of my first paint ups, just getting started.

Also got his patches sorted, will post pictures a bit later.

 

[Jackhepburn]

I sale to you fo tree fiddy.

********* lochess monstah, I aint gon give you no tree fiddy

 

[H1mcgdnrc]

I want to find a suitable pair of goggles and have the scarf covering the mouth look.

 

[Solidus]

That still needs a better repaint, as it looks caked on like a McFarlane figure. It would cost a bit more, but you should really consider having that head-sculpt professionally painted by someone over at the customs boards.

How about these goggles?

https://www.ebay.com/itm/1-6-Scale-Hot-DRAGON-US-Army-Ranger-Goggles-Toys-BHD-/330376304154?pt=US_Action_Figures&hash=item4cebf6561a

The shape of the frame is similar to what Big Boss is wearing. But, you'll have to modify it a bit.

 

[Jameson Rook]

What Solidus said.

The eye is lifeless and sloppy and lack eyelashes, the skintone is flat and leaks to the hair and there is no shading whatsoever. GDB is a fellow member who does painting, try getting in touch with him. I wouldn't have something that horribly painted in my collection.

I used to question at the "absurd" prices painters charge until I realized it's an incredibly detailed and painstaking process that takes days with lots of patience and skills.

 

[H1mcgdnrc]

That still needs a better repaint, as it looks caked on like a McFarlane figure. It would cost a bit more, but you should really consider having that head-sculpt professionally painted by someone over at the customs boards.

How about these goggles?

https://www.ebay.com/itm/1-6-Scale-Hot-DRAGON-US-Army-Ranger-Goggles-Toys-BHD-/330376304154?pt=US_Action_Figures&hash=item4cebf6561a

The shape of the frame is similar to what Big Boss is wearing. But, you'll have to modify it a bit.

That's actually not changed at all from the old picture.

I'm totally aware I could have someone go at it, I just really want to do his one myself. Work in progress/learning experience and all that jazz.

In terms of the goggles, I may be wrong but they really look like motorcycle goggles, not sure, keeping an eye out.

AND I need a better vest. Trust me, I'm not new to the custom game, I know how much time and money it costs, I just wanted to tackle something myself for once, especially since the sculpt was just 20 bucks.

 

[Solidus]

I just realized, they look like Eva's goggles!!

How the heck did Big Boss get them, anyway?

 

[HeyGhost!]

That's actually not changed at all from the old picture.

I'm totally aware I could have someone go at it, I just really want to do his one myself. Work in progress/learning experience and all that jazz.

In terms of the goggles, I may be wrong but they really look like motorcycle goggles, not sure, keeping an eye out.

AND I need a better vest. Trust me, I'm not new to the custom game, I know how much time and money it costs, I just wanted to tackle something myself for once, especially since the sculpt was just 20 bucks.

I think its totally respectable tackling it yourself and learning along the way. Keep working on your technique and try to add smaller details around the edges. What type of paint are you using?

 

[H1mcgdnrc]

I think its totally respectable tackling it yourself and learning along the way. Keep working on your technique and try to add smaller details around the edges. What type of paint are you using?

Acrylics, I'm out of town at the moment so I don't know the exact brand off the top of my head.

 

[HeyGhost!]

Acrylics, I'm out of town at the moment so I don't know the exact brand off the top of my head.

I find that thinning them way down with water and applying them in many many layers gives for a much better look in the end.

 

[chilipep66]

sorry for the plug, but im selling my custom skull snake

https://www.sideshowcollectors.com/...e-Runner-Custom-Darth-Vader-gear-Museum-Joker

 

[Solidus]

I have to say, that's a good repaint of the Hot Toys head.

 

[weeh78]

Actually that custom wasn't finished. He has the patch now.

what type of tactical vest did you use?

 

[HeyGhost!]

Since we are sharing our Venon Snake WIP's I'll share a picture of the one I'm currently working on. Still a ways to go though...

 

[Villain991]

How much for the Naked and Punished Snakes? I'd really like to purchase if possible

 

[Jameson Rook]

MGS1 Meryl work in progress, I just bought the Sarah Connor tank top which is perfect for her TTS look She's still missing the wrist sleeves and gun holster and I need to finish painting the head someday. Many thanks to Snake Plissken for the reference pics of her boots, I manage to sculpt a pair few months ago.

 

[Snake Plissken]

Hellva start Ryan, you're well on your way to have the best 1/6 MGS1 collection