Figure conversion and customization

[Dr.HellCustom]

;) Just made this thread for pinoys interested in mods.

Queries from a tinkerer for a fellow tinkerer:

1. What's the best agent for heroclix paint removal?

2. And what putty would you suggest for such small figs that can be sculpted with detail? (i'm currently having difficulty with my accustomed putty (cord epoxy and cord waterstop) which i have been using for many years now for bigger figures.)

Thanks in advance.

[Dr.HellCustom]

Ako na nga lang magbabahagi. (solo flight muna habang walang pumapansin)

TroubleShooting Guide muna:

>Frequently Falling Flying Figures: If you don't like gluing your fig to the flight stand, you can heat the peg(s) on your fig and applying pressure at the bottom of the pegs after heating. Just be careful not to burn the paint. (Kukulo yan at mangingitim!). Move the peg as you heat it.

>Michael Jackson figs : By heating (see above) you can restore your figs to their original pose. (para sa mga nadaganan, naupuan, o natapakan, at maging sa nasagasaan!) Nakakainis kasi tingnan ang nakatuwad at nakaliyad di po ba? (or maybe it's just me!)

>Non-zombie zombie figs : Broken figs are easily glued together with good old loctite or mighty bond. (wag yung palengke brand). For added strength, roughen up the parts to be glued together. (a nail file or sandpaper will do just fine)

>Dial Problems :
1.Non-clicking heroclix. You can fix this problem by snapping the turning disc(yung may sticker ng combat values) off the other disc(yung pinagdidikitan ng fig). Heat one of the snapping locks and apply pressure inwards. (konting baluktot lang) Snap the inner disc back in and you're done. (repeat if nesessary)
2. Unaligned stickers. Once you get the hang of it, snapping the click discs off is pretty easy. Just use a blade (cutter), or a very small screw driver. Just use one of the snapping locks(yung parang ngipin na nakapalibot sa ring) as a fulcrum.

Yun na muna siguro. Thanks for reading.

[samuraigrifter]

Take it easy, it's just that our main mod-guy, Phoenix Force has been a little inactive as of late and posts infrequently. Once he logs into the realms he'll be posting in this thread for sure. ;)

[javeyx]

Yeah. It's just that konti lang ang skilled sa modding dito. But now that you've brought up fixing figs, here's how I do them:

>Frequently Falling Flying Figures: In the absence of a heater, what I usually do is I apply a very thin layer of glue to the peg and let it dry. It makes the pegs a bit thicker. In the absence of a glue, a small strip of scotch tape will do. But this one's a bit unreliable. In the absence of scotch tape, borrow one fig from your Judge (I suggest Conrad) and swap it with your fig when you return it. Bwahaha.

>Michael Jackson figs: My very primitive method way of bending it the other way around doesn't work that well. Maybe I'll try the heating technique. By the way, what do you use to heat the figs? Well, I can always do the swap thing with Cons.

>Non-zombie zombie figs : Hey! Ok naman yung palengke brand! 10 pesos lang isa. Nasiritan pa ako sa mata one time, buti na lang low class at hindi nagdikit ang mata ko. O di ba? Usually zombie figs get modded. You can try swapping figs again with someone else but I would suggest not. Haha.

[Dr.HellCustom]

Thanks guys!

Nga pala, when heating, use a smokeless source of fire. Me, I use a disposable cigarette lighter.(may ilaw pa!)

Still need help with putty though I managed to complete my Superwoman Darna last Christmas with Cord waterstop.

Bonus:I recently discovered almost dry rugby would make a good flame effect then covered it with clear nail polish for that extra gloss. But then again a glue stick with transparent paint still delivers the best results.
Pero kung tinatamad, rugby will do.

Thanks again and happy new year to all!

[samuraigrifter]

>Michael Jackson figs : A trick I learned from my friend Hope is using scotch tape. It's basically bending it the other way around, but instead you put in it's correct position, and tape it, usually starting from one edge of the dial to the head and then to other edge of the dial.

You know how Armor Wars Marrina is always almost bent during packaging? This method fixed my fig quite efficiently. The only catch is I had to leave it scotch taped like that for 3 days before she learned how to stand up straight.

This method also works for swords like that of Raza, Swordsman and other figs with bent weapons/equipment.

[GatX105 Strike]

>Michael Jackson figs : A trick I learned from my friend Hope is using scotch tape. It's basically bending it the other way around, but instead you put in it's correct position, and tape it, usually starting from one edge of the dial to the head and then to other edge of the dial.

You know how Armor Wars Marrina is always almost bent during packaging? This method fixed my fig quite efficiently. The only catch is I had to leave it scotch taped like that for 3 days before she learned how to stand up straight.

This method also works for swords like that of Raza, Swordsman and other figs with bent weapons/equipment.



use a hair dryer or dip the figure in a cup of hot water then u may fix it into the original position, kc if you use scotch tape, may tendency yan mag crack...:cool:

[samuraigrifter]

Thanks for the tip GatX. Actually, I only use the scotch-tape method on the rubbery figures like Marrina, and the recent ones like some of the Sinister Nons. The older figs are admittedly too brittle for that method.

[GatX105 Strike]

i fix my figs after i openend my pack(sa bahay syempre)...yung time ng infinity challenge ok naman yung quality. bad quality starts at the critical mass expansion, then pagdating ng fantastic forces maganda na upto now...you can ask mike for tips:cool:

[darkjacen]

Ngayon ko lang nalaman madamot pala pinoy :-(
Kunsabagay sabi nga nila

Don't take offense if not many check your thread as samuraigrfiter said, myke aka Phoenix force has been busy and he's better at this than most of us.:ermm:

Hehe thanks for the tip GatX! i never thought of doing that, often i'd keep in bent in a position for some time, but i never tried it on the figs from IC, they were just too solid...

This sounds like the trick Gundam modelers use for the clear plastic parts too, hehe so it works!

[Dr.HellCustom]

I sincerely apologize for that remark. :cry: EEdit ko na nga yan..;)
Thanks for all the tips!

[GatX105 Strike]

Don't take offense if not many check your thread as samuraigrfiter said, myke aka Phoenix force has been busy and he's better at this than most of us.:ermm:

Hehe thanks for the tip GatX! i never thought of doing that, often i'd keep in bent in a position for some time, but i never tried it on the figs from IC, they were just too solid...

This sounds like the trick Gundam modelers use for the clear plastic parts too, hehe so it works!


hot water/hair dryer treatment works on IC figs too.:cool:

ganda ng gundam f91 master grade model!, meron din yung f91 manga custom din, planning to buy that too..

btw, cnu dto bumibili ng soul of chogokin?, revoltech?

[Dr.HellCustom]

Just more tips:
My nephew broke and lost Taskmaster's sword. Ofcourse one could easily replace it with a duplicate fig.
But for those without dupes(like myself) or a clear flat cable tie (yung mga nasa action figs) could easily replace broken swords. If you're into model kits(like me) sprues(yung pinagkakabitan na frames) will do the trick(with a little cutting ofcourse).
Broken Flight Stands: best solution is replacing them from an unused flying fig. but if you're out, you can glue a small piece of straw(yung sa fruit juice) at the end. This way the figs will still be removable while attaining the strength of a new flight stand.

Nga pala, I still need an alternate putty and help with paint removal. Any suggestions?

Thanks again in advance!;)

[Hope]

Yeah. It's just that konti lang ang skilled sa modding dito. But now that you've brought up fixing figs, here's how I do them:

>Frequently Falling Flying Figures: In the absence of a heater, what I usually do is I apply a very thin layer of glue to the peg and let it dry. It makes the pegs a bit thicker. In the absence of a glue, a small strip of scotch tape will do. But this one's a bit unreliable. In the absence of scotch tape, borrow one fig from your Judge (I suggest Conrad) and swap it with your fig when you return it. Bwahaha.

>Michael Jackson figs: My very primitive method way of bending it the other way around doesn't work that well. Maybe I'll try the heating technique. By the way, what do you use to heat the figs? Well, I can always do the swap thing with Cons.

>Non-zombie zombie figs : Hey! Ok naman yung palengke brand! 10 pesos lang isa. Nasiritan pa ako sa mata one time, buti na lang low class at hindi nagdikit ang mata ko. O di ba? Usually zombie figs get modded. You can try swapping figs again with someone else but I would suggest not. Haha.

Muntik na akong mahulog sa kakatawa sa post na ito, da best ung last part about sa bangketa/palengke brand!!

[maniladawg]

hey andok(dr hellcustom)

kaw ba yan??

dawg

[Dr.HellCustom]

Opo. Si Dr.Hell ay Si Andok Silastre.

Into all things evil. Darkseid, Doom, M. Bison, Starscream, Cobra Commander.

Addict kay Deadpool, Dredd, Batman, at Justice League and derivatives.

Glenn! I haven't seen you all month Manila dawg(tama di ba?)!;)


Happy Birthday Cons!

Still need help with Putty and paint removal. :)

[alstaire]

Got this tip from a modder here in HCRealms

What I do now, is get two paper towels, one on top of the other and lay them down on my table. Then I take half a shot glass and fill it with acetone. I get a half a dozen cotton balls and Q-tips and use those to remove the paint. I dip fluff them up slightly, dip them into the acetone and dab the acetone onto the figure. Let it sit for just a second and start gently wiping and swabbing the paint right off with the wet cotton. When the cotton ball or Q-tip is full, pitch it and grab another one. It takes several to get one figure neat and clean, but it is easier on the plastic by far, and with enough swabbing you can get them even cleaner.

if you feel the plastic starting to take on too much acetone stop for a few minutes and let it dry out. taking your time makes it easier.

Don't dip the figs into acetone because it will damage the plastic... :cool:

For putty, I know i've seen some at one of those hobby craft stores in megamall... the one across Comic Quest....

Hope this helps... :p

[Dr.HellCustom]

Many thanks Jobert/alstaire.
Nagkaphobia na kasi ako sa acetone noon. Ngayong may experience na I'll try it again!
Acetone first thing in the morning!!;)

More tips:
Nail polish is corrosive. However after painting, coating the eyes or gems or whatever you like with it delivers the best gloss (mura pa). Works well with pastel colors too.(glows in blacklights) Don't worry. I've tried it on action figs and model kits.

caronia.....car..ron..nia....hmmm....last song syndrome. sana kayo din(hehehe)
eto para mawala YC bikini brief....YC bikini brief....YC:laugh:

[alstaire]

alstaire is my name... jobert is the show were doing.... heheheh

anyway, that last song syndrome is contagious....

seiko, seiko wallet, ang wallet na ma swerte
ang tatak niya'y genuine, international pa ang mga design....

[maniladawg]

seiko, seiko wallet, ang wallet na ma swerte
ang tatak niya'y genuine, international pa ang mga design....

dude ... don't print this. do you know HOW DIFFICULT it is to get out of the head. Of course it kinda reminds me of all those ST movie (think gretchen before she was glammed up). Of course if it's from SEIKO IT MUST BE GOOD.


dawg

[super-pinoy]

dude ... don't print this. do you know HOW DIFFICULT it is to get out of the head. Of course it kinda reminds me of all those ST movie (think gretchen before she was glammed up). Of course if it's from SEIKO IT MUST BE GOOD.


dawg


Don't forget to mention the Softdrink Beauties :devious:

[maniladawg]

super p,

wag mong bangitin yung softdrinks beauties. tayo lang nila ecchs, conrad at xandy nakakakilala dyan

he he he

dawg

[super-pinoy]

super p,

wag mong bangitin yung softdrinks beauties. tayo lang nila ecchs, conrad at xandy nakakakilala dyan

he he he

dawg

Napaghahalata ang age natin :p

[alstaire]

wag mong bangitin yung softdrinks beauties. tayo lang nila ecchs, conrad at xandy nakakakilala dyan

Napaghahalata ang age natin :p

Hehe... Di pala halata age ko.... :p Di nyo ko sinale sa list e.... hahaha.... sinong pepsi... este sopisdrink beauties yan???? :knockedou

[Dr.HellCustom]

Before, I recommended Clear Nail Polish for gems and eyes.

Now I'm recommending good ol' palengke tawas blocks.
That's right. Tawas(Alum?)!
I can't believe I haven't used it before!

All I can is this is the MOST realistic medium to depict ice barriers!

They're great for ice effects not frost... yung underarm wetness ewan ko. Maybe in another thread.:laugh:

Yun na muna siguro.

LSS: Eto naman para di nakakainis.:cool:

You wanna see what happens in a bag of nips
What goes on before they touch my lips
They make a rainbow (chocolate nips) a choco rainbow (chocolate nips)
And they color all the flowers and they paint the trees
They're sweet and delicious and I love those bees
When I want fun I get a bag of nips and make a rainbow!

[The Mindreader]

[COLOR=DarkRed][SIZE=2][FONT=Century Gothic]Opo. Si Dr.Hell ay Si Andok Silastre.

Into all things evil. Darkseid, Doom, M. Bison, Starscream, Cobra Commander.

Addict kay Deadpool, Dredd, Batman, at Justice League and derivatives.

Are you a fan of Dr. Hell? :rolleyes:

check this out:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dr._Hell

[Dr.HellCustom]

Thanx for the link mr mindreader. I'll check that out later.;)

yup I am a fan of Dr. Hell. (who I believe is the personification of america circa 1940)
Mazinger Z was my first obsession (as far as I remember).

Custom was added because sometime after the mazinkaiser vid was released I modded my old mazinger kit (1984 ata) into what I tagged as mazinger z dr. hell custom (when mazinger was captured). And I also have this thing with customization eversince.

[Dr.HellCustom]

Problem with glued figs?

Nail polish remover is the answer!
(I don't know if you already know, but for me it's a new discovery)
Simply brush it on and let it react for a few seconds and presto! Your glued fig will pop off with relative ease. (To think I bought those superglue removers before!:angry:)
And it does NOT damage those clear plastic flight stands.

As a side note: Happy birthday judge ecchs!

[Dr.HellCustom]

Whew! Its been a while. Just adding the stuff I made last february.

Making a lamp post:

Tetra pack juice straws mounted on a 5 cent coin with a bead topping it. Pretty easy and cheap to make. (it will pretty much look like the NGN Spidey post). If you use putty you can hand mold the base, but gluing them to coin base pretty much works.

Making cheap trees(with hindering terrain marked bases):

Got an old christmas tree, chop it up and trim as desired. Glue it on to a 1.5 by 1.5 inch card base.(I used the prepaid cards as plastic is tougher than cardboard). Glue the 'tree' in one corner of the card base to allow figure placement. So that it doesn't topple over you might want to add a little weight like a coin on the card.

Making cheap grass (no, not the puffable kind):

You can basically ask for saw dust for free. You can either dye it green (so you can paint the highlights) or just paint it over after placing them on bases(preferrably with rubber cement).

Th-th-that's all for now.

Uploaded pic!;) (http://www.hcrealms.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=1392&cat=500)

[Geof-Force]

Hey, Doc, why don't you bring some of those custom terrain to atc sometime. Maybe we can use them on the maps we use :cool:

[Xtriker47]

yup i think 3D added stuff on the map will bring more flavor to the game...

[stevenrogers]

super p,

wag mong bangitin yung softdrinks beauties. tayo lang nila ecchs, conrad at xandy nakakakilala dyan

he he he

dawg


Ewwwww...wag nyo naman ibuking ang mga idad natin dudes :cheeky: ...remember we stopped counting at the age of 25 hahhahah (pls, include Eliot, Als, and Patrick sa list na yan)

Nway, Dun sa mga hindi pa nakakakilala sa Sofdrink Beauties: sila si Coca Nicolas, Pepsi Paloma and Sarsi Emmanuel :laugh: (Pepsi died thru suicide coz ni-rape daw siya nila Tito, Vic and Joey) = Dug from 'd Heroclix Archives 101 ...and this is no joke!!!

[Dr.HellCustom]

Whew! Its been a while. Just adding the stuff I made last february.

Making a lamp post:

Tetra pack juice straws mounted on a 5 cent coin with a bead topping it. Pretty easy and cheap to make. (it will pretty much look like the NGN Spidey post). If you use putty you can hand mold the base, but gluing them to coin base pretty much works.

Making cheap trees(with hindering terrain marked bases):

Got an old christmas tree, chop it up and trim as desired. Glue it on to a 1.5 by 1.5 inch card base.(I used the prepaid cards as plastic is tougher than cardboard). Glue the 'tree' in one corner of the card base to allow figure placement. So that it doesn't topple over you might want to a little weight like a coin on the card.

Making cheap grass (no not the puffable kind):

You can basically ask for saw dust for free. You can either dye it green (so you can paint the highlights) or just paint it over after placing them on bases(preferrably with rubber cement).

Th-th-that's all for now. I'll try to post some pics at my lab.:p


Want to view? (http://www.hcrealms.com/forum/showthread.php?t=197926)

[samuraigrifter]

Nice! You even positioned the trees in the corners and edges so it'll be possible to hide behind them in stealth talaga. Rep coming your way. :classic:

[ArthurD2]

Nice work dok! matagal ko na pinangarap gumawa ng 3d map! rep 4 you!

[Dr.HellCustom]

I would like to thank you guys for your appreciation! :)
I'll definitely try to post more of the 3D Terrain markers I have in mind in the future!;)

And i would really want to know what's on your mind as well.
Thanks again!

[samuraigrifter]

And i would really want to know what's on your mind as well.
Thanks again!

Hmm... I'm not sure if you really wann a know. Like in my case, it's really perverted, so what I'm thinking may creep you out. :laugh:

[Xtriker47]

Hmm... I'm not sure if you really wann a know. Like in my case, it's really perverted, so what I'm thinking may creep you out. :laugh:
its already creeping me out:laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

[darkjacen]

Hey way to go! Keep it up!:grin:

[Dr.HellCustom]

Nuthin' new to post really. My latest project is 'straightening up the sentinel'.
Finished him with an entirely molded belt/belly area using Cord Waterstop and I 'opened' his legs a little to rid him of that silly gay tripping robot look
(I have nothing against gay people, like Obsidian from DC, but gay sentinels are just not right). :nervous:
I also added a tentacle to his open right hand.

I'll post his pic as soon as I repaint it!

Just updated my lab with better quality pics.

Thanks again for the feedback guys.

And the low cost conversion continues!...;)

[Insulares]

Doctor Hell - I saw a really nice Cobra Commander in Greenhills yesterday. Classic look - with hood and nazi style uniform. Too bad its really expensive.

[Dr.HellCustom]

Man I really love GI Joes (the 3 3/4 inch kind!) I really haven't been on the toyhunt lately. But I really love the Trio of Cobra Commander, Destro, and Baroness and with 2 Crimson Guards, they're the only surviving members of my 'elementary days' collection.

Yes,I have been on a HASBRO boycott eversince I stopped buying GI Joes. THE SAME goes to MATTEL. Oh, I would have loved to collect DC Figs, they're just so 'backwards' in comparison to Marvel Legends and the ridiculous price tag!!(sigh)

The acquisition of toybiz by Hasbro spelled the death of my action figure collection. The degradation of the Spiderman 3 figures are previews of years to come. Smaller and LESS Articulation. (sigh again)
Sorry, I just HAD to get that off my chest. I hope their sales drop to death.

One of these days maybe I'll buy some stuff OTHER than Heroclix.:p
Man, I really miss Greenhills too. Haven't been there in a while.

[samuraigrifter]

The only figure I'm considering buying from Hasbro's Marvel Legends is the Planet Hulk figure. Not that I really bought Marvel Legends when it was still with Toybiz...

DC Direct's toys are for display purposes only, hence the severe lack of articulation compared to Marvel. But I like the fact that they're solid, and stand up better than a Marvel Legends toy. Yeah, I can pose Wolverine in so many different ways, but he won't stand up properly in the action pose I want. At least Batman will ALWAYS stand up.

[Dr.HellCustom]

You are absolutely right. The thing is I always tinker with my Figs, and I ALWAYS have to fix some joints on the Marvel Legend Series from Toybiz. It never occured to me but somehow THAT tinkering probably evens the cost of Marvel vs DC Figs. Still 349.00 (with accessories, base/ and/or BigFigPart) vs 799.00 (with little or no Accessories) is still a HUGE gap for similar products. (by the way, my DC Direct Batman JLA seems to suffer Ledge Jumping too, so does the DC SuperHeroes Scarecrow and Bane really has this stupid look that I mangled and straightened out his legs for a more towering monster look).
I just remembered...AHHH wala akong Darkseid! Curse you MATTE....:angry:

Another thing, I AM perhaps the only STARWARS FANBOY that does NOT support their toyline simply because of their refusal to IMPROVE on the figs articulation despite the increasing cost. If only they made them similar to the GIJoe Line, perhaps I would have had a little more than the Emperor and Stormtrooper I bought before I pledged to Knowing is half the battle!

MAKING FIGS STAND UP:
If you're not into 'operating on' your figs, you can use BLU TACK (another free ad!). A sticky, non toxic putty. It's similar to the tracing paper erasers I used in college, or bubblegum. If dust collects, you could just wash it w/ just water and it'll be as good as new.
:p

[samuraigrifter]

The only Star Wars action figure that I have (aside from the stuff you get in happy meals) is Princess Leia in her slave costume from Return Of The Jedi ;-).

I bought it back when I was in high school, and it's the only one I ever bought. I wanted to get Jabba The Hutt to complete the scene but could never afford him.

[maniladawg]

Hey guys.

Any tips on brushes when u repaint your figs. I mean, where to get good ones at reasonable prices.

[ArthurD2]

Hey guys.

Any tips on brushes when u repaint your figs. I mean, where to get good ones at reasonable prices.

kung tagtipid ka dawg sa national bookstore meron un japanese paint brush na maliit ok un mga 20php. kung trip mo for hobby kits talaga sa mga tamiya shop hobby shop 120php. ganun din for paints ok na un acrylic paint sa national meron price range from 40-80php. sa hobby shops naman 75 per bottle pero maliit lang un eh pero good quality.

[Dr.HellCustom]

I used to buy german Sable brushes for about 40 to 80 Php from bookstores, they last quite a bit(a couple of months) BUT lately haven't been available for soooo long. But I must recommend the 120 PHP and above Brushes as they last for about a year or a little more. Among the 'expensive ones I've tried, the Citadel Brushes (GamesWorkshop of Warhammer fame) are the ONE. They may cost 200+ BUT they can be abused(I mean maltreated and STILL retain their 'perfect' shape even when used with diff. paints. like lacquer auto paints) Mine lasted for over 5 years. Though the lack of supply lately has 'forced' me to try Tamiya Brushes (175PHP), which are actually good, though it certainly is NOT as durable.
As for the paints, if you're willing to spend a little more, Citadel Paints are very easy to use and are waterbased, but more importantly, it does not 'fill' very small details.

There... another free ad! ;)

Post Script:
Art is definitely right about the 'chinese brushes', they are disposable but they are good. AND they cost very little. ALSO never buy NYLON brushes. (yung mga nasa sets for 30 to 50 PHP. Kahit dasalan yun ke Hesus o Satanas e hindi didirecho yun.
Actually sabihin mo lang Sable brush maganda na yun lalo na kung sabihing Natural yun. Yung Citadel nga pala kaya mahal e Squirrel hair (if I remember right) yun.

About paints, Check the Viscosity. Pag sobra, e malamang pag apply mo nun puro magiging 'Questions' yung mukha, tataba or worse maging 'Clayface pa sa lapot'.

[maniladawg]

i actually use Citadel paints (easier to clean up). Tried OIL with my warhammer figs BUT it's so DAMN messy. Tamad pa naman ako.

ANyway thanks for the TIP with the brushes. ACtually, napansin ko rin na wala sa NBS yung mga brushes nila na mga around 100. Yun yung gamit ko

[ArthurD2]

i actually use Citadel paints (easier to clean up). Tried OIL with my warhammer figs BUT it's so DAMN messy. Tamad pa naman ako.

ANyway thanks for the TIP with the brushes. ACtually, napansin ko rin na wala sa NBS yung mga brushes nila na mga around 100. Yun yung gamit ko

well meron din sila pero you have to ask the saleslady nakalagay dun sa mga nakasusi na glass cabinets nila. last i remember cost me around 120php

[Insulares]

Man I really love GI Joes (the 3 3/4 inch kind!) I really haven't been on the toyhunt lately. But I really love the Trio of Cobra Commander, Destro, and Baroness and with 2 Crimson Guards, they're the only surviving members of my 'elementary days' collection.

Yes,I have been on a HASBRO boycott eversince I stopped buying GI Joes. THE SAME goes to MATTEL. Oh, I would have loved to collect DC Figs, they're just so 'backwards' in comparison to Marvel Legends and the ridiculous price tag!!(sigh)

The acquisition of toybiz by Hasbro spelled the death of my action figure collection. The degradation of the Spiderman 3 figures are previews of years to come. Smaller and LESS Articulation. (sigh again)
Sorry, I just HAD to get that off my chest. I hope their sales drop to death.

One of these days maybe I'll buy some stuff OTHER than Heroclix.:p
Man, I really miss Greenhills too. Haven't been there in a while.





In the meantime, heroclix will do :laugh:

I do miss my favorite "elementary days" collection though - a limited ed. Cobra Commander (with hood), Storm Shadow and 4 crimson guardsmen. :laugh:

[Insulares]

i actually use Citadel paints (easier to clean up). Tried OIL with my warhammer figs BUT it's so DAMN messy. Tamad pa naman ako.

ANyway thanks for the TIP with the brushes. ACtually, napansin ko rin na wala sa NBS yung mga brushes nila na mga around 100. Yun yung gamit ko


I agree with Dr. Hell about the sable brushes. I use red sable brushes for miniatures and the tip stays straight.

Tamiya acrylics are good - nice finish.

[Dr.HellCustom]

Clicking the shallow H in the Avengers Set:
Yes, we've all seen it, have it, and tried to click it.
Kung nahihirapan po tayo, try this:

Put on a rubber or foam double adhesive tape on one side of your circular 'line of sight' retractable Id straps. Cut it so that it's length is a little less than the diameter of the bottom of the click ring.
Try applying two or three layers of these tapes then try to lose the exposed side's adhesive by touching it repeatedly OR rubbing it on your face:laugh:

If you don't have the above materials, try flooding your click ring with rubber cement. Let it dry. (though I haven't tried this before) OR you could sand your click ring flat and apply the double adhesive (rubber or foam) tape there.

Hope this helps.;)

[Insulares]

If ever I decide to give Silver Sable (MM) some plastic surgery (yes - its literally PLASTIC surgery) - which figure's face should I use?

Don't get me wrong - it's a nice sculpt, but someitmes her face looks like a puppy to me.

Do you think I could use any of the origins females?

[Dr.HellCustom]

if you can get a rookie Jewel from SINISTER, she'll be a great parts provider (I mean great body, pose and all that!). THE SCULPT IS ABSOLUTELY PERFECT! I loved it so much I couldn't cut her!:confused:
She's common and presumably very cheap.
Anyway, I haven't really been into chop-chop transplants since I used a criminal on M.Bison's head. (and that was my very first custom!)

[Insulares]

Sounds good! hopefully i will have some time soon to try that out - Thanks!

I really liked the plastic they used for Origin - the flesh colored one. It made the skin look so much better. Sayang talaga walang Power Girl sa set na yan! I would also like to see witchblade made with that kind of plastic.

[Dr.HellCustom]

A couple of photos up my lab...old works. Wala lang. Why can't I change my fonts after updating java? ;)...yay! I'm okay now
#ATC009 U Andok
Team: No Affiliation
Range: 4 /
Points: 18
Keywords: Spy
m-normala-normald-normalg-normal88141KOKOKOKOKOKOKOKOKOKOKOKOKOKOKOKOKOKOKOKOKOKOKOKOKOKOKOKOKOKOKOKOKOKOKOKOKOKOKOKOKOKOKOKOA ttack - Obedient Lackey: This character is considered to have the Injustice League, Batman Enemy, and Superman Enemy Team Abilities

[maniladawg]

HMMM

May Justice Legion Alpha na. Was thinking of converting JL of Alpha. Better stick to converting a Gen13 team. He he he. BTW, need suggestion for the dials of Gen13 (restricted).

I was thinking this

She Hulk for Fairchild
Storm for Sarah Rainmaker (oh so obvious)
Toro for Burnout (la na si Human Torch)

No idea yet for
Freefall (terra or polaris before ... but wany it restricted. OA naman kung si Graviton)
Grunge (absorbing man dati)
Lynch

[Dr.HellCustom]

Naku Dawg, haven't really read about Gen, but I know their looks but none of their powers. :nervous: I will really be lookin' forward to seeing them in action though. Ü

[Geof-Force]

HMMM

May Justice Legion Alpha na. Was thinking of converting JL of Alpha. Better stick to converting a Gen13 team. He he he. BTW, need suggestion for the dials of Gen13 (restricted).

I was thinking this

She Hulk for Fairchild
Storm for Sarah Rainmaker (oh so obvious)
Toro for Burnout (la na si Human Torch)

No idea yet for
Freefall (terra or polaris before ... but wany it restricted. OA naman kung si Graviton)
Grunge (absorbing man dati)
Lynch

Freefall- Maybe Phantom Girl for Freefall (she never really used her powers much in the early days, and only for protecting herself most often) or Jakeem Thunder(for the shared defense, incap, quake, and prob/perplex which is closer to the potential of Gravity control) or major Disaster(once JLA is out)

Grunge - tough call... Plastic Man (for the wacky dial... except Grunge wasn't a flier)or Parasite(with the absorbing powers schtick) might work but if it were up to me... LE Sinister Venom with his rainbow dial.

Lynch - Nick Fury(Sam Jackson verison of course) or Forge

[Xtriker47]

guys..may dumating na figs sa akin ung mga fliers glued!! boo..so is there a way to unglue them without damaging them??

thanks!!

[Dr.HellCustom]

GLUED FIGURE REMOVAL:
With the recent releases, the old nail polish remover trick will not be as effective...I learned that when I acquired the LOSH starter.

Time to move on with the times.
We are obviously seeing a flooding of glue by WK so for the LOSH figs I used Acetone.
Ah yes... the paint smudging, figure melting, clear plastic breaking acetone... so I strongly suggest that you be careful.

Just brush a little acetone and let it seep down in the flight stand(make sure YOU DON'T apply acetone ON the flight stand itself) BUT you must move/pull/twist the fig immediately after application. Because once the acetone dries... you'll have to do it again(and we all know how fast acetone dries don't we?) I got 5 out of 7 LOSH out this way. Saturn Girl and Lightning Lad simply would not budge...UPDATE I got ALL of the LOSH figs out. Try to weaken the acetone by leaving it uncapped for a few (5?) minutes... OR watering the acetone down.

Hope this works for you too! Ü
Yun lang po ang bago sa ating low cost fig maintenance section.:)

[Xtriker47]

thanks dok! try ko..

[Dr.HellCustom]

Fixing a broken peg or leg: (kuripot edition)

I got all of the LOSH fliers out thru my last Glue Removal Tip. Yay!!!
But Saturn Girl broke off her foot and peg... and so I will share how I her injury healed....and She's good as new too!

All you need are two pliers to hold the pin and the peg that broke off.
Cut a pin(aspili) to an appropriate length... say 1.5 cm then gently dent the pin so that it will stay in place much better within the plastic part using the pliers' wire cutter. Be careful NOT to dent too deeply so that the pin will not break easily. Repeat denting as desired but do not overdo as the pin might bend.

Then stick it in the very center of the leg of the figure then take it out then apply superglue then stick it back in. Make sure you allot enough 'exposed' pin length as you stick it in the plastic with superglue. Then stick the part that broke off thru the pin in the same manner as aforementioned.(first w/o glue then with glue). If the pin happens to stick out, you can cut the excess and push it back in (with another pin) and it will almost disappear into the plastic.

That's it for tonight. Good fight and good night!

you really know where to start
fixin a broken... leg or arm?
:p

[Hope]

GLUED FIGURE REMOVAL:
With the recent releases, the old nail polish remover trick will not be as effective...I learned that when I acquired the LOSH starter.

Time to move on with the times.
We are obviously seeing a flooding of glue by WK so for the LOSH figs I used Acetone.
Ah yes... the paint smudging, figure melting, clear plastic breaking acetone... so I strongly suggest that you be careful.

Just brush a little acetone and let it seep down in the flight stand(make sure YOU DON'T apply acetone ON the flight stand itself) BUT you must move/pull/twist the fig immediately after application. Because once the acetone dries... you'll have to do it again(and we all know how fast acetone dries don't we?) I got 5 out of 7 LOSH out this way. Saturn Girl and Lightning Lad simply would not budge.

Yun lang po ang bago sa ating low cost fig maintenance section.:)


You know what, the glued up flying figs do eat up a lot of space, aren't there any alternatives aside from the deadly acetone? I mean anyone discovered anything in Ace Hardware or True Value? Any non-risky glue solvents?

[Dr.HellCustom]

If it would help, try 'weakening' the acetone by leaving the cap open for 15 minutes. That's what I did on my second try on Lightning Lad and Saturn Girl. AND it doesn't ruin the flightstand...hmm forgot to mention that in the past article.

As for alternatives, Shops sell glue removers...(which I found out... hmm.. eons ago...that had the same effect as acetone. I don't know of any new ones out in the market right now though. Sorry.)

:)

[noreaction32]

nice thread thank you po dr.hell you rock!

[noreaction32]

guys eto po ung first two mods ko
http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd261/bocalingmods21/100_0411.jpg
http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd261/bocalingmods21/100_0415.jpg
ano po bang masasabi niyo???

[Dr.HellCustom]

noreaction32;)

ayus yan sir!... hmmn mukhang mawiwili ka ng husto sa hobby na 'to! And the great thing is we could always field our 'mods' as long as the 'base' is still intact and the dials are unmodified.

Congrats on your first... I can see a lot more coming! You should make a photo album here at HCRealms...

Keep up the good work!

[noreaction32]

thank you po hehe

[darkjacen]

I've been going over the post's re: removal of glued figures and it occured to me that you guys are overlooking the simplest way to do it.

Have a cutter and a steady hand? If you also have similar flight stands available then try it this way.

Pop of the flight stand from the base. Most of them go off as a single piece. Then using the cutter carefully cut around the figures flight stand where the fig is glued. You have to be able to do full circle lest the plastic will not break.

When you're left with a bit of flight stand near the peg holding the figure. make another cut, this time to cause the plastic to crack, then it will be a matter of patience to chip of the remaining fragments. Cleanthe fig if you'd want to then glue an undamaged flight stand where the original once was. More often than not it would be almost impossible to distinguish it from how the fig originally looked.

With the new releases of figs, acetone will damage the fig and flight stand. THis way, though a bit crude, and a lot cheaper than buying glue removers, also works well. I've done it for Cosmic boy, angel, lightning lad and young superman so i know it works.

Sometimes the simplest solution is really the easiest to work with.;)

[noreaction32]

san ba nakakabili ng exacto Knife???guys
hehe


tska pala here is my new mods
http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd261/bocalingmods21/Doop.jpg
http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd261/bocalingmods21/Goldenpolice.jpg
http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd261/bocalingmods21/Mymods.jpg
ung flight stand gawa sa straw sa zesto hehe!

[samuraigrifter]

Ayos si Doop. haha. Rep for you.

[noreaction32]

Ayos si Doop. haha. Rep for you.
hehe thanks po:)

san po ba nakakabili ng greens o Putty ung sa galleria lang o greenhills di masyadong makalayo eh hehe:)

[Insulares]

Exacto knife - you can buy a set in any hardware store.
Green stuff/Putty - wala pa akong nakitang Green stuff dito. Putty (Tamiya Putty) - hobby stores in Festival Mall, Makati Cinema Square, Ali Mall, Greenhills, ATC and Megamall.

I also suggest you buy a pin vise and drill bits. You can buy this in the hobby stores under the brand name: Academy.

[darkjacen]

Green putty? I think Neutral grounds has some. Small pack with about 4 strips of the stuff. I remember seeing one a while back. But mind you putty in general is expensive. Going rate was about 500-800 when i last saw some, then there's also which type pf putty to get. the green stuff i think just dries up. others you have to bake.(which might not be what you're looking for, but it's the most common out there.)

[Insulares]

The cheapest putty is the one one made by Tamiya. Doesn't need to be baked. But it's hard to woirk with when wet and, once dry - you'll need to shape it by sculpting and sanding.

[noreaction32]

hehe mukhang mauubos pera ko sa green stuff

[endlesone]

H i guys im new here and i do apologize if this is a bit off-topic (i can't seem to make a new topic) just wanted to ask if you know anyone here in the philippines (store or someone personal) who is selling wetworks figures from mcfarlane toys way back? marami pong salamat :)

http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c231/endlesone/Wetworks/444279678CkNhCg_fs.jpg

[xandman]

H i guys im new here and i do apologize if this is a bit off-topic (i can't seem to make a new topic) just wanted to ask if you know anyone here in the philippines (store or someone personal) who is selling wetworks figures from mcfarlane toys way back? marami pong salamat :)

http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c231/endlesone/Wetworks/444279678CkNhCg_fs.jpg

You can check for wetworks figures at Shoppesville,Greenhills. There are a number of toy stores there that offer recent and older toys(down to 80's toys like He man,Transformers,GI Joes,etc)both sealed and loose figures. Hope this helps.:classic:

[georgie83]

that's right! Great Toys, Wasabi Toys and other good stuff in Shoppesville Greenhills stocks some old figs (and the occasional heroclix minsan). Yung best friend ko bumili ng isang buong set ng Marvel legends figs (with the Sentinel parts, to build your own sentinel) and an original G1 Optimus Prime dun.

[noreaction32]

Sa shopesville dun sa isang store sa hobby point maraming single ng hero clix buy one take one pwedeng parts for customization.

ay guys may bago akong fig si PaNDAY nasa gallery ko na hehe.

[maniladawg]

The cheapest putty is the one one made by Tamiya. Doesn't need to be baked. But it's hard to woirk with when wet and, once dry - you'll need to shape it by sculpting and sanding.

QUESTIONS

ano NAME (if meron) yung putty ng TAMIYA??

BAKED?? you have to bake the GREEN PUTTY sa NG

[darkjacen]

QUESTIONS

ano NAME (if meron) yung putty ng TAMIYA??

BAKED?? you have to bake the GREEN PUTTY sa NG

uh..yeah some types of putty need to be baked for them to solidify.:noid: It's the most commom type of putty available and you need a kiln/oven to work with. Although you could use an oven toaster but once you do you can't toast bread or any edibles in it ever again.:rolleyes:

[maniladawg]

uh..yeah some types of putty need to be baked for them to solidify.:noid: It's the most commom type of putty available and you need a kiln/oven to work with. Although you could use an oven toaster but once you do you can't toast bread or any edibles in it ever again.:rolleyes:

THAT includes yung GREEN putty sa NG??

[darkjacen]

THAT includes yung GREEN putty sa NG??


I don't think so. I think the green putty from NG dries on it's own. I'm not sure whether Milliput or sculpey needs to be baked though, but most likely not. Sculpey cost 500, milliput costs 300. Sculpey is rare from what i know. Here at least:p

[noreaction32]

I don't think so. I think the green putty from NG dries on it's own. I'm not sure whether Milliput or sculpey needs to be baked though, but most likely not. Sculpey cost 500, milliput costs 300. Sculpey is rare from what i know. Here at least:p

I know a store which sells sculpey and a lot of them DEOVIR an art store located in cartimar recto I think it has a branch in sm manila but im sure it\s in cartimar recto.

[darkjacen]

I know a store which sells sculpey and a lot of them DEOVIR an art store located in cartimar recto I think it has a branch in sm manila but im sure it\s in cartimar recto.

Cartimar? As in the Cartimar that's part supermarket, part PX part hobby stuff? It's been years since i've last set foot there. Mapuntahan nga.:p Thanks for the info!

[noreaction32]

Cartimar? As in the Cartimar that's part supermarket, part PX part hobby stuff? It's been years since i've last set foot there. Mapuntahan nga.:p Thanks for the info!

oo basta ung sa recto kasi alam ko maraming cartimar sa pinas ung sa recto ung sa cartimar recto tabi ng isetan alam ko dalawa deovir dun pasuk ka sa loob kasi dun ako bumili dati ng sculpey last december lang hehehe may bilihan pa ng magic cards at action figs sa loob ung M4 hehehe:)

[xandman]

Congratulations to Eliotblacknight/Capwolf-80s entry and StevenRogers/Liberty Legion-Golden/Silver age entry and Winter Soldier-new entry for winning in Unsung Hero's MOD challenge found at the Artisan's Guild forum. Mabuhay ang mga Pinoy Modders!

[xandman]

Already posted this at the Creative Corner thread but I believe it should also be posted here.

http://www.hcrealms.com/gallery/showphoto.php/photo/5963

http://www.hcrealms.com/gallery/showphoto.php/photo/5965/size/big/cat/

http://www.hcrealms.com/gallery/showphoto.php/photo/5964/ppuser/23576

http://www.hcrealms.com/gallery/showphoto.php/photo/5962/ppuser/23576

http://www.hcrealms.com/gallery/showphoto.php/photo/5960/ppuser/23576

http://www.hcrealms.com/gallery/showphoto.php/photo/5961/ppuser/23576

[Xtriker47]

guys, try ko sana magrepaint ng figs ko. any tips and tricks?

what instruments, paints and maybe basic techniques??

thanks:D

[darkjacen]

Paint, Paintbrushes (small fine tipped ones). The only tip i can give you is to work with dark colors first, then add lighter tones. (Sounds simple, but it's not as easy as it seems).;)

...Instruments? If you're just going to repaint, you don't have to use anything specialized.

[Xtriker47]

what type of paints? acrylic water based?

[ArthurD2]

cons post mo nga un winning mods mo dito pati un ironman vs cap! di ko makita hehe

[stevenrogers]

For you erap sige...hmmmm....

O, tried putting the connection but couldnt eh, try ko ulit...

Battle Damaged Cap vs Iron Man:
http://http://hcrealms.com/forum/picture.php?albumid=29&pictureid=471

Argghh, mukhang malabong makuha...anyway punta ka sa Albums dyan sa taas and search for Stevenrogers Albums sa page 2 or 3 na ata?...narun ung ilang mga mods ko and ni joel.

Narun din yung Winter Soldier...the Winner of 2008 International Unsung Heroes Modder's Challenge. Pang 5th mod ko pa lang ata un...swinerte lang na nagandahan sila ehhehehe

[samuraigrifter]

Anyone here a member of Twitter? If so, add me up:

http://twitter.com/samuraigrifter

Share ko lang ung Stikfas custom ko: Iron Spider-Man (http://stikfanphilippines.multiply.com/photos/album/61/Iron_Spider-Man_My_First_Stikfas_Custom)

[samuraigrifter]

Anton, thanks for the rep. Since I don't get to play Clix as much anymore, I had to get a hobby that I could enjoy by myself while I'm in recluse. Hence: Nintendo DS and a Stikfas customizing. Glad you liked Iron Spidey. I'm currently working on a simpler looking, but harder to do mod. Lots of putty and sanding involved.

[stevenrogers]

As requested by Mr. Arthur D2, here are some of my Mods...I hope I did our community proud by doing such. :)


Battle Torn Cap vs Iron Man:
http://www.hcrealms.com/forum/picture.php?albumid=29&pictureid=471

Anime Streetfighter Mods (with Capt Animerica):
*Ryu:
http://www.hcrealms.com/forum/picture.php?albumid=29&pictureid=382
*Ken vs Cap:
http://www.hcrealms.com/forum/picture.php?albumid=29&pictureid=453
*Fei Long:
http://www.hcrealms.com/forum/picture.php?albumid=29&pictureid=260

The Winter Soldier: - Winner of the 2008 Unsung Heroes International Modder's Challenge!!! :cool:
http://www.hcrealms.com/forum/picture.php?albumid=29&pictureid=448

[Dr.HellCustom]

Congrats Cons! Flutaragis! Ang lupit mo pala mag mod!
Miss ko na pagsilip dito sa HCRealms ah! Again, congratulations!

Hopefully sa Nationals eh makalaro ulit ako. I'll be bringing my doom machines! ;)

TIP:
Add lang ako ng info sa painting tip ni darkjacen.

Light paint over dark paint is called drybrushing. The highlights are applied last and you have to 'dry' the brush a little with a tissue or cloth before applying the paint. EXAMPLE: you paint black first on batman, then after the paint totally dries, you apply the grey, on the reliefs...(like formed muscles) without totally covering the black. And lastly you apply white on the highest reliefs of the figure where you'd like to simulate light striking on it. Like knee caps or tips of the nose.

Drybrushing is easier with a bigger brush, (like a no. 3), and water based acrylic paints. This technique brings a cleaner finish than using ink wash or watered down paints to show the details of the sculpt.

Yun lang po. Hope this helps.

[haroldsoon]

Post ko narin mga repaints and mods ko para makita ninyo! :)

REPAINTS:
Green Lantern Hal Jordan:
http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b332/haroldsoon/HalJordan.jpg

Deadshot:
http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b332/haroldsoon/Deadshot.jpg

Sandman:
http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b332/haroldsoon/Sandman5.jpg

NGN Hulk:
http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b332/haroldsoon/hulkfront3.jpg

MODS:
Uncle Sam:
http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b332/haroldsoon/UncleSam.jpg

New Black Knight:
http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b332/haroldsoon/BlackKnight.jpg

Heath Ledger Joker:
http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b332/haroldsoon/Joker-1.jpg

[Abyssinian13]

Hello Peeps, it's been quite a while since I posted or contributed anything to the local clix community. :(

that's why I would like to share pics of my clix customs. I've also posted them already at the Creative Corner.

Here's some of my customs/Mods :)


First up is Ultimate Storm

http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f326/abyssinian13/Picture035.jpg

http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f326/abyssinian13/Picture032.jpg

http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f326/abyssinian13/Picture031.jpg



The Master of Magnetism Magneto (Poor Robot :( )

http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f326/abyssinian13/Picture030.jpg

http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f326/abyssinian13/Picture028.jpg

http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f326/abyssinian13/Picture.jpg



Marvel's Merc with a Mouth--- DEADPOOL
(note: a bit violent. a fig not for the faint hearted. )

http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f326/abyssinian13/Picture001.jpg

http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f326/abyssinian13/Picture002.jpg

http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f326/abyssinian13/Picture003.jpg



and finally, my long overdue Doctor Fate

http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f326/abyssinian13/Picture024.jpg

http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f326/abyssinian13/CopyofPicture025.jpg

http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f326/abyssinian13/CopyofPicture026.jpg

http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f326/abyssinian13/Picture036.jpg


These are some of my ealier works. :)

Optic Blast Cyclops

http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f326/abyssinian13/cyclops1.jpg

http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f326/abyssinian13/cyclops2.jpg

http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f326/abyssinian13/cyclops3.jpg



Daredevil vs the Hand

http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f326/abyssinian13/Daredevil1.jpg

http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f326/abyssinian13/daredevil2.jpg

http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f326/abyssinian13/daredevil3.jpg


Spawn

http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f326/abyssinian13/spawn1.jpg

http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f326/abyssinian13/spawn2.jpg



The Hawks

http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f326/abyssinian13/hawks1.jpg

http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f326/abyssinian13/hawks2.jpg

http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f326/abyssinian13/hawks3.jpg


The DC Speedsters

http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f326/abyssinian13/flash1.jpg

http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f326/abyssinian13/flash2.jpg

http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f326/abyssinian13/flash3.jpg

[Insulares]

Nice dude - I like Dr. Fate the most.

[Abyssinian13]

Nice dude - I like Dr. Fate the most.

Thanks bro. :)

[xandman]

Mabuhay ang mga Pinoy modders!

[Abyssinian13]

Mabuhay ang mga Pinoy modders!

uy xandy, musta na? carlo to. :)

[darkjacen]

Nice dude - I like Dr. Fate the most.

I agree with insulares. Dr. Fate's done well. Nice how you used mythical looking beasts as part of the rubble. It's a lot better than the old lifeless sculpt of fate.;)

[xandman]

uy xandy, musta na? carlo to. :)

Ok naman bro. People Support ka pa rin ba? Nagmomod na rin kami dito. Trip trip lang!:laugh:

[Abyssinian13]

Ok naman bro. People Support ka pa rin ba? Nagmomod na rin kami dito. Trip trip lang!:laugh:

Dehins na bro. matagal na. Nagresign na ako 2 years ago. Recruitment Consultant ako sa isang Corporate Search Firm. and before that hinawakan ko advertising ng etelecare sa Philippines. :)

Thank you Dark Jacen and Insulares. :)

[samuraigrifter]

Just wanted to share my newest Stikfas mod - OMAC :cool: Paint-wise, he turned out much better than mu Iron Spidey custom, and the good news is, no breakage of parts after sculpting and painting him. :laugh:


For members of Multiply, there are more pics here.
http://stikfanphilippines.multiply.com/photos/album/89/The_OMAC_Project?replies_read=5

OMAC is also my entry to one of the contests in Toy Collector, so if you can vote, give him a high rating, I'd greatly appreciate it. You can see him in the Toy Collector website here:
http://www.toycollector.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=5064&Itemid=509

[Insulares]

Nice! How did you make the head?

[samuraigrifter]

Nice! How did you make the head?

Thanks. :classic:

I used: EpoxyClay Aqua - molds like clay, hardens like steel. hehehe. ;) Pioneer should pay me for plugging their product in this post.

I kept on adding the clay, let it dry and bake for a day, then added more clay until I got the fin. Then I kept sanding it down to the final shape that you see in the pictures.

[Insulares]

If you intend to do this a lot - you might want to invest in a dremel tool - it makes sanding and cutting easier.

[samuraigrifter]

I will once I have enough disposable income. :-)

[maniladawg]

I will once I have enough disposable income. :-)

HA HA. disposable income is a myth.

[Abyssinian13]

theres a cheap substitute for a dremel tool. ACE Hardware is Selling a JML Rotary tool set(basically similar to a dremel with lower power output) for only 1300. this is what is commonly used by filipino customizers. :)

[samuraigrifter]

theres a cheap substitute for a dremel tool. ACE Hardware is Selling a JML Rotary tool set(basically similar to a dremel with lower power output) for only 1300. this is what is commonly used by filipino customizers. :)

Thanks for the tip. I'll check it out on my next trip to the hardware store. I'm already working on my third Stikfas mod. :cool:

[wawa13]

hot water/hair dryer treatment works on IC figs too.:cool:

hi guys! new to this hobby, paki-explain nman how this works? I want to fix some BENT figs kasi eh..

[Pusher]

hi guys! new to this hobby, paki-explain nman how this works? I want to fix some BENT figs kasi eh..
just dip the deformed part in hot water to soften it a bit (ingat lang baka mapaso ka hehe), then while still warm move the part back to its preferred position and set it in place, then dip it in cold water para magstay na sya sa ganung position. Kaunting trial and error lang. I hope that helps! :)

[Phoenix Force]

Wow . keep up the good work guys. :)

I would like to invite you to visit my site : Kindly Register (free)and login to view my galleries: http://phoenixforce.x.am . OrClick the link in my signature below.

More pics and topics will be put up on the site.

There is a topic where you may ask me questions regarding customization.

[Pusher]

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There is a topic where you may ask me questions regarding customization.
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[Armageddon Star]

Hi,

i am looking for a rock or any rocky-like surface na pwedeng lagyan ng figure ng warhammer (porma lang), i've started playing warhammer and would like to add a little something sa mga mods ko.

Sinong ok na heroclix fig pang chop-chop for rocky terrain/ other terrain parts?

thanks for the suggestions :)

[spiderknyt]

cork ng alak, maganda durugin tapos pinturahan para magmukang bato.

[darkjacen]

Charles, you can try styro. It's easy to get and work with. Or if you want from clix, try Crimson Fox. You might have to cut the rock a bit to make it look different and then just paint it to make it look more uniform.

[MarcOfTheCross]

or yung rock na dala ni kc supes or e2.. hehe

[Armageddon Star]

or yung rock na dala ni kc supes or e2.. hehe

Wahahaha benta! :D
kung pwede lang mag like ng comment.

Hmm thanks people! styro at cork nalang siguro, ttry ko, mejo nakakatakot yung bato ni superman e. :)

[maniladawg]

... i've started playing warhammer ....

40k o Fantasy??

[Armageddon Star]

40k o Fantasy??

40k. haha naglalaro ka din? :D

[maniladawg]

40k. haha naglalaro ka din? :D

Fantasy but I haven't played in quite a while.

[Dr.HellCustom]

dati nung may vampire army pa ko, ginagamit ko sa terrain at bases tunay na bato. Brush clean with alcohol or acetone, then paint. Sa starter Döom ko ginamit kong boulder yung plastic pastel colored 'rocks' for gardening and aquariums.

[Dr.HellCustom]

went back to using gunze paints. Citadel paints are very easy to use but have become a luxury. Oh and NBS now carries sakura brushes once again (triple 0 included). Sig updated too.

[arKhIM asylum]

went back to using gunze paints. Citadel paints are very easy to use but have become a luxury. Oh and NBS now carries sakura brushes once again (triple 0 included). Sig updated too.

Finally!!! Saw your Supes Prime.

[Dr.HellCustom]

I have recently discovered a cheap alternative to give figs a lusterless finish. php 159.00 lang 'dull clear' rj london paint? Right beside bosny at Ace hardware. Acrylic epoxy so it doesn't rub off easily.