Minor/Repaint: The Reluctant Warrior: Long Haul!!

Discussion in 'Radicons Customs' started by metallichemist, Sep 11, 2009.

  1. metallichemist

    metallichemist Well-Known Member

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    I like constructicons, they are so full of character!

    I have here is the repaint of Long Haul. I like this toy, its so mecha yet strangely alien looking (could be his face). Reminds me of Gundam's ZAKU.
    As with other customs I've given him a fresh coat of metallic paint and weathered him down, but this time i tried holding back so as not to overshadow all those beautiful details built into this toy.

    Comments are most welcome!
     

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  2. IF_IR_IE_IE_ID

    IF_IR_IE_IE_ID USAF Seeker

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    Great paint job. But the way you took the photographs is incredible. good work.
     
  3. PorkChopKB

    PorkChopKB Bay Harbor Butcher

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    Great Paint job! my only thing and it is just my personal preference is I would have done it in a matte finish and not as glossy.

    but hells yes it looks awesome! I was contemplating repainting the extra one I have... done deal now!
     
  4. Solrac333

    Solrac333 G1 got it right!

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    That is just badass! I still can't find that guy. Did you do any of the mods?
     
  5. PorkChopKB

    PorkChopKB Bay Harbor Butcher

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    I might know someone who has one extra loose for a good price. let me know if you are interested.

    Ken
     
  6. fateastray

    fateastray AnakRepublikMalukuSelatan

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    Wow, man. looks incredible. Improved SO much on the original monochromatic turtle =p..Those molded details really needed the treatment you gave 'em. I like the glossy finish, it looks like a clear green over drybrushed gunmetal/dark metallic.
     
  7. Rogzilla

    Rogzilla Well-Known Member

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    How did you do that GREAT weathering? Is it all drybrush? This is exactly what I want to do with so many of my figures!
     
  8. metallichemist

    metallichemist Well-Known Member

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    Thanks! I like to take photos of my customs the way i take people :) 

    i may want to do one in matt in the future! Thanks for your comments!

    No mods, i hadn't got the tools to do so for now, but thanks !

    Yes! There is alot of drybrush involve in this piece :) 

    I brushed the metals then finished with a top clear coat, and repeat with more dry brushing :) 
     
  9. mampy

    mampy Movie-Accurate Mampy

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    Awesome weathering and I love the depth in the green areas. Topshelf work. :thumb 
     
  10. Hakka

    Hakka Well-Known Member

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    Excellent work, looks great.

    hakka.
     
  11. TCracker

    TCracker R.I.P., 5/2019 Veteran

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    I echo what the others said. Best Long Haul repaint I have seen
     
  12. Sabrina_Ng

    Sabrina_Ng La Femme Fatale

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    The colour scheme's pretty. Like it lots~!
     
  13. metallichemist

    metallichemist Well-Known Member

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    Thanks Mampy I've been trying to acheive these qualities in my work

    Thanks TC
    Thanks Sabsabby, I like pretty stuff too :) 
     
  14. OptimusPrimeFour

    OptimusPrimeFour Autobot Supreme Comander

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    dude what green is that?
     
  15. UltraMagnus2008

    UltraMagnus2008 Autobot

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    best repaint with no mods I've seen, nice job man :)