Save the Planet of the Apes!!! - PIX ADDED!!

[Jessica]

I used the lowest setting for Nova's hair. First, I forced the hair around her temples to lay flat on her face and I ironed it down like this:

By apecityoutfitter, shot with DSC-T90 at 2009-08-28

And then I kind of combed up the rest of her hair to try to remove that silly part on the middle of her head...and ironed it down the way I wanted it to fall.

Try it. If you use the lowest setting you won't burn the hair.

 

[kfog41]

Armando looks damn good KFog! Good job with him. What do you think about that apoxie sample I sent you?

FYI - I painted that Armando sculpt, but I didn't sculpt it. Let's give credit where credit's due. That was Ada. Remember?

BTW - I also taped off each golden button on his jacket so that I would NOT get black paint Armando's jacket. I used a tiny brush and hand painted each golden button a flat black color using paint. I thought it would look a little better than the golden buttons. But he looks great whether you do this or not.

Hi Mark! First off, I really liked working with the apoxie and it made a fantastic neck post! Also, I was going to make a cardboard sleeve to slide behind the buttons and then paint them a dark brown. Great figure to have in my collection thanks to you and Ada!

 

[angelofmusic2112]

I used the lowest setting for Nova's hair. First, I forced the hair around her temples to lay flat on her face and I ironed it down like this:

By apecityoutfitter, shot with DSC-T90 at 2009-08-28

And then I kind of combed up the rest of her hair to try to remove that silly part on the middle of her head...and ironed it down the way I wanted it to fall.

Try it. If you use the lowest setting you won't burn the hair.

So you put the iron directly on Nova's hair? No cloth rag between the iron and her hair?

 

[Jessica]

I'll take a photo to show you the "grab bag" of colors I've been using Ironman. When I paint, I am truly winging it. I don’t have a set pattern, or certain colors that I use. It’s either hit or miss with. To me, most of my paintings fall somewhere in the middle range. Only a couple paintings did I ever hit out of the park. I mix it up so often, that I don’t recall how I did Galen or the Orangutan Preacher. Those two are my very best!

I do the same--I use puddles of color, starting with peach, add browns and reds...and then hopefully hit a decent fleshtone. Each head I do I start fresh...Each time I add layers I start with a fresh puddles--because the ones I had created had dried up.

 

[Jessica]

So you put the iron directly on Nova's hair? No cloth rag between the iron and her hair?

Yup. I was brave. Just use the lowest setting possible.

 

[angelofmusic2112]

Exactly! I use reds as a kind of blush as well. Be careful you go very very very very very light with it.

 

[angelofmusic2112]

Yup. I was brave. Just use the lowest setting possible.

It looks so much better Jess. I'm going to try this. Thanks for sharing.

 

[angelofmusic2112]

Hasselein - Did you get your package?

 

[kfog41]

Hi Mark! I just sent you and Jess a PM! Later, Kent.

 

[angelofmusic2112]

Dr. Zaius - Did you get your package?

 

[angelofmusic2112]

Sticks - I know you got your package, I just checked on-line with the USPS. You must still be hanging with your old flame.

 

[Jessica]

It looks so much better Jess. I'm going to try this. Thanks for sharing.

When you're stuck with lemons you must make lemonade...and I know that the SS Nova sucks but we must do what we can to make it better. I know with a repaint, and seeing her in hand with a new hairstyle we can make her into Linda Harrison.

 

[angelofmusic2112]

Nova could've been better, but I don't think she sucks! She about a 7 out of 10 for me.

 

[Jessica]

Nova could've been better, but I don't think she sucks! She about a 7 out of 10 for me.

She's not that bad at all. I have never seen her in person only photos. It's really hard to capture Linda Harrison...SS Nova is not that bad considering it's hard to capture the female likeness.

 

[Jessica]

Aw shucks--my PMs are full. I'm too lazy...don't send me any PMs guys. Send me an e-mail instead.

 

[Jessica]

After I have my cookies and my hot chocolate for breakfast, I'm going to the post office to deliver a package. I've got something for Angel and Ironman. Let me know when you get this package, guys, and if you like it.

 

[Jessica]

Time to get off the computer. I will do some serious housework (hate that!! but it must be done) and then I can treat myself to some painting.

My husband is going to the post office for me. Thank goodness, because I'm feeling lazy to go out.

 

[Jessica]

I think that the fleshtones on armondo are fine! Check this baby out! Just another supberb sculpt from Angel! I finished off the rest though!

Kfog, your Armando looks spectacular. Great job on him.

 

[stickman]

Hello All,

I got back late last night. Angel, I got your box. WoW. You are a true master. I love the sculpts. Thank you very much. The Taylor sculpt is superb. My brother and niece will be here shortly, I just wanted to check in quickly and say Thank you!

 

[kfog41]

Kfog, your Armando looks spectacular. Great job on him.

Thankeeew, Thankeeeeww very much!