CHUG Brawn WIP

BScorpinok75 · 06-15-2012, 05:21 PM

Awesome, dig the new feet!

glaug · 06-17-2012, 06:45 PM

Added some paint to the head, and while the general tones are there, I hate it and will repaint the darkey grey later, before moving on to the eyes. But otherwise he's basically done, I'm fine with black feet and grey ankles.

Means I can move onto these other guys... Who, to be honest, also only need paint. And maybe their own threads.

glaug · 06-22-2012, 11:51 AM

So, I'm still waiting on replacement decals for Jackpot. On the other hand, I've just unearthed all my paints from storage. You can see where this is going...

I gave the head a quick coat of Citadel's Boltgun Metal (which no longer exists, of course) and painted the eyes, gave them a dark blue wash, then painted the detail back up again. The face had already had a coat of Testors Chrome Silver (or Silver Chrome. I have both, but always get them mixed up).

Of course, any Autobot can stand on a pair of Decepticons... but not many can lift them.

No photoshop, no glue, no blue-tack, etc. Just careful posing, and some nail polish to stiffen the pathetic hip joints this mould has.

Last bit of detail will be finishing off the "battle damage" in the helmet bit of the head that was totally intentional, honest. And maybe putting a spot of paint on those feet.

glaug · 06-26-2012, 07:47 AM

Just a quick update. What do people think of the eyes/head? Added a tiny bit of silver to the feet to break them up, too. Nearly finished...

Carpool · 06-27-2012, 07:45 AM

Just sad you cant do anything with all that back kibble. I was really disappointed at the transformation for this guy. The head looks amazing and the mods are not in question. Im saying that you polished a turd for about as much as you could have. That mold is a real POS!

glaug · 06-27-2012, 07:49 AM

You know, I'd honestly considered it, but it would be way too much work when I'm pretty happy with how he is now. Plus, part of my goal going into this was to make a custom where you could switch the parts out for the old ones and it'd be good as new.

06-15-2012, 05:21 PM	#11
BScorpinok75 Squadron X Consultant Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 8,718 Location: Onboard the Pale Fire Collection Count: Most Classics (CHUG) Figures That Have Retail Releases	Awesome, dig the new feet! FS: Wings of Honor Banzaitron, TFCC Nexus Prime, TFCC Nightbeat, Wal-Mart Divebomb, United Windcharger/Wipeout, G.I Joes, Animated, etc.

06-17-2012, 06:45 PM	#12
glaug Autobot Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 95	Added some paint to the head, and while the general tones are there, I hate it and will repaint the darkey grey later, before moving on to the eyes. But otherwise he's basically done, I'm fine with black feet and grey ankles. Means I can move onto these other guys... Who, to be honest, also only need paint. And maybe their own threads. Attached Thumbnails

06-22-2012, 11:51 AM	#13
glaug Autobot Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 95	So, I'm still waiting on replacement decals for Jackpot. On the other hand, I've just unearthed all my paints from storage. You can see where this is going... I gave the head a quick coat of Citadel's Boltgun Metal (which no longer exists, of course) and painted the eyes, gave them a dark blue wash, then painted the detail back up again. The face had already had a coat of Testors Chrome Silver (or Silver Chrome. I have both, but always get them mixed up). Of course, any Autobot can stand on a pair of Decepticons... but not many can lift them. No photoshop, no glue, no blue-tack, etc. Just careful posing, and some nail polish to stiffen the pathetic hip joints this mould has. Last bit of detail will be finishing off the "battle damage" in the helmet bit of the head that was totally intentional, honest. And maybe putting a spot of paint on those feet. Attached Thumbnails Buying, Selling, Trading! Feedback!

06-26-2012, 07:47 AM	#14
glaug Autobot Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 95	Just a quick update. What do people think of the eyes/head? Added a tiny bit of silver to the feet to break them up, too. Nearly finished... Buying, Selling, Trading! Feedback!

06-27-2012, 07:45 AM	#15
Carpool Vehicon Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 598 Location: Texas Collection Count: Two and a half 6 foot shelves full and growing	Just sad you cant do anything with all that back kibble. I was really disappointed at the transformation for this guy. The head looks amazing and the mods are not in question. Im saying that you polished a turd for about as much as you could have. That mold is a real POS! "Do it with style or dont bother doing it!"

06-27-2012, 07:49 AM	#16
glaug Autobot Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 95	You know, I'd honestly considered it, but it would be way too much work when I'm pretty happy with how he is now. Plus, part of my goal going into this was to make a custom where you could switch the parts out for the old ones and it'd be good as new. Buying, Selling, Trading! Feedback!