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

[angelofmusic2112]

Ironman, Jessica and KFog - I haven't forgotten about your requests for the paints used on the Dr. Maximus and Julius. I still have to dig that out of storage. Hang in there gang, it's coming.

I finally went out into my messy garage and dug out all the paints I used for Dr. Maximus and Julius. I hope this helps you guys, again I’m sorry for the wait.

For Julius I pretty much paint the whole head flat black with Testors acrylic paint. Once dried, I normally paint the eyes. I don't use straight white on the eyes. I mix a little drop of red acrylic paint (any brand) with Citadel skull white. Should look like a light pink. Apes normally have brown eyes so I use either Citadel snakebite leather or Modelmasters acrylic sierra brown. For the gorillas brown skin I always use Modelmasters acrylic sierra brown applying it with a drybrush technique so that the black underneath bleeds through.

For painting chimp skin I normally use Citadel tallern flesh. Sometimes I will use Tamiya XF-15 flat flesh. Whatever I actually use, I normally apply a second coat once it dries this time with a mixture of the same flesh paint with a little white paint for some highlights. After that, I also use a Citadel wash called gryphonne sepia and a little Citadel devlan mud around sockets of the eyes. I might go to back a hit the highlights with a drybrush using the flesh/white mixture. Lastly, I add a bit of color using a drybrush technique again to the chimp skin using Citadel Terracotta. Beyond that, I put some clear gloss (acrylic) over the eyeballs.

Hope this helps and makes sense, ~Mark~

P.S. I seem to use different colors every time I paint orangutan hair. Again, I use everything from Citadel. Be it Desert yellow, Bubonic Brown, Iyanden darksun and Tausept ochre. I would mix any of the above colors with a white to lighten them. After that I would use some Citadel gryphonne sepia on the hair and get it thoroughly into the crevices and wipe off the peaks of the sculpt. I would probably drybrush more highlights on the peaks again after mixing with even more white. Lastly, I add a drop of Citadel baal red wash. I won't even use the whole drop. I lightly dry brush some on the hair for a hint of red. Did I just put everone to sleep? I know this is boring but you guys asked.

 

[Jessica]

angel i love the names of those colors. going to have to wait awhile before i can buy those colors. ideally, ordering them from the same supplier would be easier. i have never seen those types of paints around here so i would have to order online.

 

[angelofmusic2112]

Before ordering on line, you may want to go to the Citadel website and look for dealers/suppliers in your area. I buy mine from a comic book store that's about an hour away from me. I hate paying for shipping and the paints are less expensive at the comic book store.

 

[Ironman1188]

Thanks for the painting help! Which do you use on the orangutan faces?

 

[stickman]

Wow, great job DP!

Also, may I ask how long that takes you? Again, great job!

I'm hoping to get the DVD's out by tomorrow. Unfortunately I will not be able to put an image on the cover as I am currently out of printer ink. I hope this isn't too bad for everyone that wants another copy.

 

[stickman]

I only have two of the three addresses asked for. IM I'll need your address again if you want another copy. Unfortunately it won't be as pretty as the first one, but it will include scenes of Apes that you have never seen.

 

[angelofmusic2112]

Thanks for the painting help! Which do you use on the orangutan faces?

I guess I should have clarified that but, I do the chimps and orangutans the same. When are you going to mount Dr. Maximus on an actual body Ironman?

 

[Ironman1188]

I guess I should have clarified that but, I do the chimps and orangutans the same. When are you going to mount Dr. Maximus on an actual body Ironman?

Thanks for clarifying.

The Doctor will be mounted soon, I just have to get his outfit together before any pix.

 

[Jessica]

Guys I bought a stuffed horsie from the bookstore so I can scalp him and use the fur on an orangutan. The one I got from Feebay was actually too small, so I gave that one to Ethan. I promised Ethan that once I cut off the blond hair of this horsie, I can replace it with black fur and he was cool with that.

 

[Ironman1188]

A Hot Toys POTA Christmas announcement would really make my year!!

 

[Jessica]

Guys I'm spending too much time online and not getting anything accomplished. I'm going to be MIA until probably the year rolls over. I'm going cold turkey, so it's going to be really tough. I hope that everyone has a wonderful Christmas! Keep the flags of Central City flying high...and keep out the riff raff. tah!

 

[Ironman1188]

We will miss you but I understand. I hope you enjoy the Holidays and get all that you wish for.

 

[stickman]

The DVD's will be going out hopefully later today when I get my last check.

For those of you that don't know I was severely injured on the job back in 2003. Earlier this year the judge passed his ruling that I am totally and permanently disabled and that I should be pensioned. Well my pension goes into effect January 15th and unfortunately I have to live on this one check for the next month. This last check is for one week, so as you can imagine, it's gotta get stretched beyond the imagination. In a world where a loaf of bread, peanut butter, and a gallon of milk costs nearly $15.00 my outlook is bleak. Jessica, I hope you get this before your absence, I don't think I can swing sending $5.00 to Hunter with the DVD, as I already need to pay for the boxes, and postage, and DVD's. Please inform him of my tight situation. Hopefully he'll enjoy the work and it all works out.


Merry Christmas All -

Into the New Year we all go. It's great we're all still around. You're all great people, I'm glad I know you.

 

[The_Darkness_Predator]

Thanks so much for the nice comments for the furry chimp head I made.

After I read some positive comments in the group about my idea for using the brown wigs, I bought two 1/6 scale wigs I found on eBay. (I agree sculpted hair / fur looks better, but I thought I would give it a try.) It took a few weeks to get them. I used my wife’ seam ripper thingy to remove the stitches and flatten the fur / wig. It would be better if we could find a sheet of it that I think Jessica mentioned one time (or shear a stuffed animal). If someone finds a sheet of fur on eBay again, please share it. I may try to make another one. I’ve seen something called hobby fur but it was too thick and ridge to use for a 1/6 scale head.

Using Magic Sculpt, I roughed out a chimp head shape on a Hot Toys (narrowed shoulders version) figure’s neck post. I made the face impression on the putty. Starting with the forehead, I stretched the “wig” material and started super-gluing sections around (but underneath) the face. I then finished with the rest of the head. I was afraid to try to add chimp ears because I kept accidently getting superglue on the hair.

I added another layer of fur around the cheeks and chin. I trimmed the fur, but I think I trimmed too much.

If you try this, be extra careful to use as little super glue as possible. I got it too thick in some places and when I was pressing down, it soaked to the top of the fur. Using less glue and accelerator on the back side of the fur might work better.

Sorry - I can't remember how long it took me. I worked on it a little at a time over several weeks. It seems like it takes me forever to do my projects.

I thought about taking pictures as I went but I thought that was silly and no one would be interested in that.

Thanks again for always making me feel so welcome here.

BTW
Read this the next time you have trouble sleeping.

 

[stickman]

Oh you're not that dry DP.
Great walkthrough. Yes, please take pictures next time. It's always fun to be able to look back and see things in stages. After I get back from the USPS I will try to take more pictures tonight of my Apes. I don't have a Taylor or Brent figure because they have been drafted to fight in my American Civil War collection oh what to do?

 

[stickman]

Wow, just got back from the post office and it was a Mad house, a MAD HOUSE!

The line was out the door. The holiday rush is on. I will attempt to re-send these tomorrow in the afternoon when it should be quieter. Good night all.

 

[kfog41]

I finally went out into my messy garage and dug out all the paints I used for Dr. Maximus and Julius. I hope this helps you guys, again I’m sorry for the wait.

For Julius I pretty much paint the whole head flat black with Testors acrylic paint. Once dried, I normally paint the eyes. I don't use straight white on the eyes. I mix a little drop of red acrylic paint (any brand) with Citadel skull white. Should look like a light pink. Apes normally have brown eyes so I use either Citadel snakebite leather or Modelmasters acrylic sierra brown. For the gorillas brown skin I always use Modelmasters acrylic sierra brown applying it with a drybrush technique so that the black underneath bleeds through.

For painting chimp skin I normally use Citadel tallern flesh. Sometimes I will use Tamiya XF-15 flat flesh. Whatever I actually use, I normally apply a second coat once it dries this time with a mixture of the same flesh paint with a little white paint for some highlights. After that, I also use a Citadel wash called gryphonne sepia and a little Citadel devlan mud around sockets of the eyes. I might go to back a hit the highlights with a drybrush using the flesh/white mixture. Lastly, I add a bit of color using a drybrush technique again to the chimp skin using Citadel Terracotta. Beyond that, I put some clear gloss (acrylic) over the eyeballs.

Hope this helps and makes sense, ~Mark~

P.S. I seem to use different colors every time I paint orangutan hair. Again, I use everything from Citadel. Be it Desert yellow, Bubonic Brown, Iyanden darksun and Tausept ochre. I would mix any of the above colors with a white to lighten them. After that I would use some Citadel gryphonne sepia on the hair and get it thoroughly into the crevices and wipe off the peaks of the sculpt. I would probably drybrush more highlights on the peaks again after mixing with even more white. Lastly, I add a drop of Citadel baal red wash. I won't even use the whole drop. I lightly dry brush some on the hair for a hint of red. Did I just put everone to sleep? I know this is boring but you guys asked.

Hi Angel! This is great stuff that I can use! real cool! Thanks alot for taking the time to post this, Kent.

 

[kfog41]

The DVD's will be going out hopefully later today when I get my last check.

For those of you that don't know I was severely injured on the job back in 2003. Earlier this year the judge passed his ruling that I am totally and permanently disabled and that I should be pensioned. Well my pension goes into effect January 15th and unfortunately I have to live on this one check for the next month. This last check is for one week, so as you can imagine, it's gotta get stretched beyond the imagination. In a world where a loaf of bread, peanut butter, and a gallon of milk costs nearly $15.00 my outlook is bleak. Jessica, I hope you get this before your absence, I don't think I can swing sending $5.00 to Hunter with the DVD, as I already need to pay for the boxes, and postage, and DVD's. Please inform him of my tight situation. Hopefully he'll enjoy the work and it all works out.


Merry Christmas All -

Into the New Year we all go. It's great we're all still around. You're all great people, I'm glad I know you.

Hi Adam! That has got to be rough! I too have been battling an illness! I cannot seem to get my blood sugar lower and my feet kill me every day and night(Neropothy). Anyone with a secret to bring down blood sugar, please let me know. I have seen 4 doctors this year without good results and it looks like I may have to resort to insulin. Anyway, knowing and talking to all you here really makes me feel alot better because we have so much in common. Merry Christmas to all and a very Happy new year!

 

[kfog41]

Guys I'm spending too much time online and not getting anything accomplished. I'm going to be MIA until probably the year rolls over. I'm going cold turkey, so it's going to be really tough. I hope that everyone has a wonderful Christmas! Keep the flags of Central City flying high...and keep out the riff raff. tah!

Have a very Happy holidays to you and yours Jess!

 

[kfog41]

Merry Christmas and a Happy New year to all!