Heavy/Scratch: Starscream (WIP)

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  1. ThinkTank Customs

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    i really hope this will turn out good, the start is okay, hope it will continue so well, thx mate :) 
     
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    Pretty inspiring! I'm definitely planning on getting a pair of Fakebusker's Shapeway hands! They look so awesome and would really spruce up my MP-M01 Starscream (I'd need to get a Dremel kit too, though cutting into a pricy MP figure is giving me seconds thoughts, lol). I'm more than happy with my Screamer's camo paint scheme but always felt some of the mold (especially the face, arms, and chest) could use a little more paint apps to really bring out the details.

    This is a nice start, man! Great job on the base coat and paint along his edges there. Can't wait to see how it turns out!
     
  3. ThinkTank Customs

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    thx mate, yeah, the hands are perfect! if you'll order them, order white, strong&flexible polished :) 
     
  4. Starscream217

    Starscream217 You will address me as LORD Starscream...

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    Great job man! Hes looking real good :) 
     
  5. ThinkTank Customs

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    thx mate, but far not as good as yours :) 
     
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    Starscream217 You will address me as LORD Starscream...

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    I appreciate the love man but looking at yours, it's really great! :D  Only critic i'd say about it is the outlining of the wings/fins i'd make that a tad bit darker as it's too white. Then again it's your custom and be happy with what your doing :)  other than that your doing a grand job so far! well done
     
  7. ThinkTank Customs

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    Yeah its a hard contrast, but i Love it :) 
     
  8. ThinkTank Customs

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    new pic in startpost, man painting this tatts is pain in the ass ^^
     
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    Starscream217 You will address me as LORD Starscream...

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    Hey mate bit of advice if you haven't done this already, draw out the tattoos with pencil and then go over in paint. :D 
     
  10. ThinkTank Customs

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    nope, will never do that, cause gravite is ALWAYS swimming on every paint! i paint thi all freehand, not as perfect as yours or the glorious version of mechafacture (i'm currently thinking about buying a comission of these guys) but mine, so thx for your advice, i'll not follow it :)  thank you
     
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    Starscream217 You will address me as LORD Starscream...

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    Its just a neat idea came to mind when i was about to do the tats. I was well aware that gravite and paint don't mix. Thats why i only drew out the outline of em. But hey like i said man, your custom you be happy :D 
     
  12. ThinkTank Customs

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    it doens't matter if you only outline with a pencil, the grapite will swim on the paint and cannot be removed anymore (exepct a rubber which destroys the custom)

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    very nice! i like those hands aswell
     
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    I'm never doing this... to much work and I like the original ;) 
     
  15. ThinkTank Customs

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    Thx guys

    And g60 my friend, you would if you had more than One ^^
     
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    Starscream217 You will address me as LORD Starscream...

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    Well let me tell you that this hasn't happened to me once because i am working real carefully.
    Btw great update! I think Screamer is looking great so far :D 
     
  17. ThinkTank Customs

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    i testet it several time with different pencils, it happens everytime, maybe i use the wrong paint for that.


    yeah a great (sloppy) update :D 
     
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    How would one go about aquiring a pair of these hands? I broke mine.
     
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    Looking great, lime! Your photos are great as well. Crystal clear. I need to find me some photography talent around here.

    Just, beautiful looking.

    What figure are you considering commissioning from mechafracture? They have been idle for a while.