SilentSurfer's Laboratory: Come up to the Lab & See What's on the Slab.

[CREG Customs]

A true testament to Nathan's ability here...

How you can take something as pathetic looking as an AVP designed pred and make it look cool.

That is nothing but win in the talent contest my friend.

 

[SilentSurfer]

Thanks! And that was when I was first starting out customizing figures. Imagine what I can do with it today!

 

[Scarpredatorfan123]

Thanks! And that was when I was first starting out customizing figures. Imagine what I can do with it today!

Your figures always look awsome no matter what.

 

[Rbeato]

Marf your Indy and Evil Supes are AMAZING! Thanks for the video, very enjoyable to see it.
Major props to Nathan, simply speechless. Wanted an evil supes since I saw the original superman come out.
Its a shame that Indy sculpt is no longer available, defintely the best one i've seen.
Keep up the fantastic work

 

[DarthMagnus]

Marf your Indy and Evil Supes are AMAZING! Thanks for the video, very enjoyable to see it.
Major props to Nathan, simply speechless. Wanted an evil supes since I saw the original superman come out.
Its a shame that Indy sculpt is no longer available, defintely the best one i've seen.
Keep up the fantastic work

Ummm Indy's is Marfs and Supes is mine. But thanks for the kind words!

 

[Scarpredatorfan123]

I tried painting a custom action figure before but I cant get the right paints I got those testors enamel model paints but they dont work to well would taimya paints be the best way to go?

 

[armysoldier74b]

This is not a hobby for the impatient. It often takes a long time to fully assemble a figure. Especially if you're trying to have one of the top artists like SilentSurfer work on it for you. Sometimes it can take YEARS to put together all the components of a custom figure.

[ame="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zMRrNY0pxfM"]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zMRrNY0pxfM[/ame]

 

[SilentSurfer]

I tried painting a custom action figure before but I cant get the right paints I got those testors enamel model paints but they dont work to well would taimya paints be the best way to go?

I always use acrylics. Enamel is a pain in the ass, hard to clean, fumes are harmfull, and doesn't mix well. The only enamels I use are Alclad II metallics. Acrylics are fine as long as you use good primer and sealer.

 

[Scarpredatorfan123]

Thanks, the Acrylics wouldn't work to well and chip if you didn't seal them and prime them right? Also, doesnt the sealer have fumes in them to that could harm you?

 

[toylion]

Thanks, the Acrylics wouldn't work to well and chip if you didn't seal them and prime them right? Also, doesnt the sealer have fumes in them to that could harm you?

Yes, primer need and dullcote for protection. Just Spray outdoors and you should be fine.

 

[Scarpredatorfan123]

I got one last question about the Acrylic paint's (and I dont mean to be annoying about asking all these questions im just curious) are'nt Acrylic's waterbased.

 

[Scarpredatorfan123]

paints?????????????????

 

[toylion]

I got one last question about the Acrylic paint's (and I dont mean to be annoying about asking all these questions im just curious) are'nt Acrylic's waterbased.

Yes, easier clean up and better for blending. Also no brush strokes and quick drying time.

 

[Scarpredatorfan123]

Some Acrylics are terrrible and when they dry they chip arn't folkart paints like that? (I lied im sorry because I siad that would be my last question but I guess not sorry)

 

[joebizz34]

Some Acrylics are terrrible and when they dry they chip arn't folkart paints like that? (I lied im sorry because I siad that would be my last question but I guess not sorry)

Just apply a matt varnish finish over the acrylic and it won't chip or come off after that.

 

[toylion]

Some Acrylics are terrrible and when they dry they chip arn't folkart paints like that? (I lied im sorry because I siad that would be my last question but I guess not sorry)

I wouldn't use Folkart paints. There are better Acrylics.

 

[Scarpredatorfan123]

Ok guys thanks and now I will use Acrylics instead of enamels but I may use the enamals idk what do you think I should do with them? Also, what is the best kind of Acrylic paint that is the cheapest and has good quality?

 

[Scarpredatorfan123]

*enamels sorry.

 

[Dark Passenger]

Scarpredatorfan123

https://sideshowcollectors.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=57

 

[toylion]

*enamels sorry.

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