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eternalrage
11/09/2010, 18:18
http://hcrealms.com/forum/picture.php?albumid=1334&pictureid=13175
http://hcrealms.com/forum/picture.php?albumid=1334&pictureid=13176
http://hcrealms.com/forum/picture.php?albumid=1334&pictureid=13178
http://hcrealms.com/forum/picture.php?albumid=1334&pictureid=13177

Of course, I used Guido's dial and body. Used and AA Manhunter head pinned higher upon the body.I used Speedy's bow for the antennae, drilled in to the head and glued in. Used MMD Green Putty to fill in the neck and cover the torso so Guido's belt wouldn't show.

My very first mod consisting of painting and putty. Next I plan to use the Green Stuff molding epoxy.

If anybody can think of a better dial to put him on, let me know.

I've got no photo editing software either, sorry about the giant Tick.
Ironman1994
11/09/2010, 19:07
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Of course, I used Guido's dial and body. Used and AA Manhunter head pinned higher upon the body.I used Speedy's bow for the antennae, drilled in to the head and glued in. Used MMD Green Putty to fill in the neck and cover the torso so Guido's belt wouldn't show.

My very first mod consisting of painting and putty. Next I plan to use the Green Stuff molding epoxy.

I've got no photo editing software either, sorry about the giant Tick.
Nice idea dude! Most of the mods of the Tick Ive seen are based off of CM Venom.
eternalrage
11/09/2010, 19:17
Nice idea dude! Most of the mods of the Tick Ive seen are based off of CM Venom.

Thank you.

I've got some better pics coming up.
IsysEphex
11/09/2010, 19:57
good stuff... i bet he looks great on the battlefiled
eternalrage
11/09/2010, 20:00
good stuff... i bet he looks great on the battlefiled

Thanks you. I will know on Thursday.:cool:
Ironman1994
11/09/2010, 20:14
Did you intend to make him look glossy?
eternalrage
11/09/2010, 20:16
Did you intend to make him look glossy?

I've never attempted a clix paint before and was experimenting with some paints. So, no I didn't, it was the type of paint I used.:cool:
Ironman1994
11/09/2010, 20:18
I've never attempted a clix paint before and was experimenting with some paints. So, no I didn't, it was the type of paint I used.:cool:
Ah I thought so. I just wondered really, I didn't mean that as an insult at you or anything.
eternalrage
11/09/2010, 20:21
Ah I thought so. I just wondered really, I didn't mean that as an insult at you or anything.

No, sweat...

Arther: No offense intended.
Tick: None comprehended.
kuthell
11/09/2010, 21:23
That is pretty sweet. Never really paid attention to the character, but I can appreciate a good mod when I see one.
Wade Wilson
11/09/2010, 22:09
Damn it eternal, making me look bad...my only mod is just like a mess of black colors!
eternalrage
11/09/2010, 22:15
That is pretty sweet. Never really paid attention to the character, but I can appreciate a good mod when I see one.

I never really followed his exploits until I watched the live action show. Good stuff and cheap on DVD.

Damn it eternal, making me look bad...my only mod is just like a mess of black colors!

I went with an easy one, Wade. Not too hard to mess up:cool:.

Thanks for the comments gentlemen.
Troma99
11/10/2010, 00:08
I AM MIGHTY!!!

I might recommend trying to mod the new Venom Since he's in a very "Tick" Pose
eternalrage
11/10/2010, 00:15
I AM MIGHTY!!!

I might recommend trying to mod the new Venom Since he's in a very "Tick" Pose
Great idea.
I may attempt that when I get some mediocre skill in line. I'll test some paints and try to order some Green Stuff.
wintremute
11/10/2010, 00:19
I have only 1 major problem with this. You have it, and I don't.
eternalrage
11/10/2010, 00:21
I have only 1 major problem with this. You have it, and I don't.

Latvarian blood runs hot.
Ultim8 Avenger
11/10/2010, 00:51
nice. i like it.
Milo Garret
11/10/2010, 01:00
Nice! Now I have a use for my extra Strong Guy. What to do with the other 7 though...?
eternalrage
11/10/2010, 07:26
nice. i like it.

Thank you.

Nice! Now I have a use for my extra Strong Guy. What to do with the other 7 though...?

This was my last one. I forgot how many I had and traded some off while making this. Now, I don't have a stong guy in the house, save myself.
DemonRS
11/10/2010, 10:07
SPOOOOON!!!!!!!


Awesome work on the tick! Did you sculpt the antenna yourself?
eternalrage
11/10/2010, 10:20
SPOOOOON!!!!!!!


Awesome work on the tick! Did you sculpt the antenna yourself?

I did not. I used the lower portion of a CD Speedy bow, cut in half. Since I don't have the skill to segment his antennae myself I just melted the end in an attempt to approximate the look. They look much better in person.

Thank you the reply.
Munchoboy
11/10/2010, 10:21
Excellent Work! :classic:
DemonRS
11/10/2010, 10:31
I did not. I used the lower portion of a CD Speedy bow, cut in half. Since I don't have the skill to segment his antennae myself I just melted the end in an attempt to approximate the look. They look much better in person.

Thank you the reply.

They look great!
Way better than I could do if I tried to sculpt it or something.
Very cool to see where they came from! Thanks for sharing!
wintremute
11/10/2010, 14:32
What about grabbing the antenna from "Bug" from HoT?
eternalrage
11/10/2010, 14:43
What about grabbing the antenna from "Bug" from HoT?

I thought about that, but I couldn't bring myself to choop up one of the Guardians.:classic:

I was actually more leaning toward Ambush Bug.
eternalrage
11/13/2010, 23:36
Played him. And took out WoS Wolverine, and then got thrashed upon.
HH2011003
11/14/2010, 00:03
Awesome stuff, man!

Quick, someone make this man a Speak bystander token and a Little Wooden Boy feat card!
eternalrage
11/14/2010, 00:04
Awesome stuff, man!

Quick, someone make this man a Speak bystander token and a Little Wooden Boy feat card!


Thanks for the response. I hope I didn't set the bar too high for myself.:cool:

I may attempt an Arthur. Any thought on the clix that would help and dial?
iceberg
12/06/2010, 14:50
Nice. I've been thinking of making a Tick and Arthur custom on a dual dial.
eternalrage
12/06/2010, 14:52
Nice. I've been thinking of making a Tick and Arthur custom on a dual dial.

Been think about using a Gravity clix to make an Arthur. Maybe.
Impulse-ive
12/06/2010, 15:05
How about the new Ulik dial? Tick always gets hit, it's just doen't hurt him.
eternalrage
12/06/2010, 15:07
How about the new Ulik dial? Tick always gets hit, it's just doen't hurt him.

Good suggestion. Ulik's still vulnerable to PB and exploit weakness. I'd like more dial behind him.
lost clicker
12/06/2010, 15:11
Looks great. It just makes me want a Tick set all that more.
eternalrage
12/06/2010, 15:12
Looks great. It just makes me want a Tick set all that more.

Thanks, man. I'm hoping it will happen sometime soon. At least a box set with 6 or so.
CornsilkSW
12/10/2010, 13:34
I've wanted them to produce two boxed sets since the game started:
1) the Tick
2) Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles

any time I see someone else who puts in the hard work of making a Tick from scratch I'm always gladdened. Thanks for sharing.
eternalrage
12/10/2010, 15:30
I've wanted them to produce two boxed sets since the game started:
1) the Tick
2) Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles

any time I see someone else who puts in the hard work of making a Tick from scratch I'm always gladdened. Thanks for sharing.

Thank you, 'Silk. I totally agree with the 2 box sets and would field the TMNT all the time.
IceHot
12/10/2010, 16:07
Not bad.

Now try the Caped Chameleon...."Cannnnnt Dooooo Plaaaaid"

or perhaps the Sewer Urchin
eternalrage
12/10/2010, 16:14
Not bad.

Now try the Caped Chameleon...."Cannnnnt Dooooo Plaaaaid"

or perhaps the Sewer Urchin

You bet those will always be on the back of my mind. I'll be looking for good sculpts for all involved. Of course, the Sewer Urchin would be somewhat difficult.
thesonicdark
05/05/2011, 22:43
As I am just starting to get all the parts together for my own Tick mod, mind if I ask some advise on anything you think might help? Like little mistakes or things that once you done realised didn't work so well?

I was thinking of the latest Fantastic Four starter Thing dial or M&M Colosus.
eternalrage
05/05/2011, 22:52
As I am just starting to get all the parts together for my own Tick mod, mind if I ask some advise on anything you think might help? Like little mistakes or things that once you done realised didn't work so well?

I was thinking of the latest Fantastic Four starter Thing dial or M&M Colosus.

As this was my first serious mod and really only serious one since, I probably wouldn't have anything of revelation to say. I didn't have green stuff, I was using that sculpting epoxy. Don't use it if you aren't experienced, it worked for me, but took twice as long.

Use acrylic paint. This was my first painting foray ever, so I didn't have any knowledge of paints. I would suggest doing some homework on paints if you are not familiar with them. Like, I didn't know it was going to come out shiny. Although, the gloss finish should have been a dead give away.

Sculpting tools. I didn't have any. I used my wife manicure kit, which worked fine for me, less so for her. Paperclips for pegging pieces as well. I used some holiday ornament hangers, which worked spectacularly.
MikeTheRed
05/05/2011, 22:56
Nice! Now I have a use for my extra Strong Guy. What to do with the other 7 though...?

Barry! Now you're down to 6 left, I can't do all the thinking for you...