DarkArtist's Creations of DOOM!

[MaulFan]

And Sean, the entire face, mouth horns... everything was sculpted with Magic sculpt. The horns were just carefully painted to give them a realistic look. Your words pay me the greatest compliment, because I wanted them to look as real as possible. :rock

Well you pulled it off dude, I seriously was wondering like if you used some creature tooth or something, it's got that subtle gloss some natural stuff like that can get, the fading of colors and all, it's amazing. The tattoo work is spectacular but those forehead horns are just incredible what you accomplished there, draws my eyes everytime. Love to shoot this one for you sometime, could get some cool stuff with him in dark shadows where just the whites and horns show on the face, kinda like how Cameron painted highlights on some of the anatomy in ALIENS so in the dark you'd see those subtle lines.

[DarkArtist81]

I will certainly take you up on that bro! I can only imagine what amazing stuff you could wring out of it. :rock

[MaulFan]

I will certainly take you up on that bro! I can only imagine what amazing stuff you could wring out of it. :rock

Yours and my art equals Hell unleashed :rock

[onethousandmasks]

Ah, a man after my own hart.
That figure is sick dude. Great work. To bad my wife doesnt let me have any horror stuff around the house (Kids will do that). Cant wait to see the other figures in this line.
Awesome. just awesome.:drool

[saintsyn]

Thanks guys! It was a quick thing to do, the head took a bit of time sculpting. Started out as Tom Cruise.. :lol

The character's name is Nergal (named after the Babylonian God of Pestilence). It's part of a series of figures I am doing, based on a story I am writing. The figure is still in work, needs a bit more polish... But it will come. Just put him on my shelf for now while I get more commission stuff done. :rock

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs2/DSCN4974.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs2/DSCN4975.jpg

Okay that's just freekin sweet.

[DarkKnight2k4]

And DK2K, I think you paid for the shirt... I'll have to check my records. And your Joker is still a bit down the list. I'm sorry for the setbacks on those everyone, I will make this week and weekend Joker centric to make up for it. :rock

Cool I think you are right and as for my place on the list... hey what can you do but await perfection ! :)

Something I am working on, an original figure... Here is a taste of him, still in work....

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs2/DSCN4968.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs2/DSCN4969.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs2/DSCN4972.jpg

Holy schniky Batman !! That is so you !!!! DAMN !

Just in time for Spooktacular ! :banana

[DarkKnight2k4]

OMG My boy on page 2 !!! NEVER !!!!

[easports08]

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs2/DSCN4974.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs2/DSCN4975.jpg

That looks awesome! :rock
Can't wait to see the other figures from this series. :rock

[drjedisith]

dude! NICE!!!

[DarkArtist81]

Thanks guys, It's been a busy week...

The lack of new pics is not an accident either, I am on the verge of unveiling a LARGE amount of completed heads that will be shipping soon. I've just been holding off, so that I could finish more and have more to show. So expect a good bunch of pics here in the coming days. I'm working hard to get as much done as possible for you all. So expect movement soon. :rock

[die]

I'm totally digging your latest creation. It looks like Tim Burton's take on Darth Maul with pure evil poured all over it. He looks like a demonic candy dealer who has candy that tastes so good, you trade your soul for it.

He looks like what a Buffy villain should've looked like.

He's awesome.

[LOTRFan]

So expect movement soon. :rock

You made the Wookie dance! :chew:chew:chew:chew:chew:chew:chew:chew










Woah that sounded gay. :monkey3

[DarkArtist81]

I'm totally digging your latest creation. It looks like Tim Burton's take on Darth Maul with pure evil poured all over it. He looks like a demonic candy dealer who has candy that tastes so good, you trade your soul for it.

He looks like what a Buffy villain should've looked like.

He's awesome.

Thanks a million, Die! It was one of those customs that acted as an exorcism of sorts for me. I just dove headfirst into my pen and pencil art style and pulled this out. I've drawn so many monsters and villains for years, always loving that stark Burton-esque style that is very German Expressionist in tone. With great inspiration from Les to go ahead and get it done, I just went for it and didn't waste time planning.

Ironically, the sculpt only took me about an hour and a half and the clothing was only a couple of hours in itself. So it was done in a few fast days. From idea to figure. :rock

[Devil_666]

If Darth Maul had sex with Freddy Krueger and they somehow managed to produce a baby, and that baby was then possessed by a Demon.. it would look like that figure!!! Absolute Sickness man. Excellent work!

I can't tell for sure from the pics.. am I seeing things or does he have a beard with beads ala Jack Sparrow?

[DarkArtist81]

:lol Thanks!

And nope, you are not seeing things, he has a goatee with metal beads... :rock

[Devil_666]

Thought so. Nice!

[die]

Looks like Nosferatu & Beetlejuice had a son & he turned out rebellious.:maul

[DarkArtist81]

Tonight I finished the first of my Roys, which I believe to be Galactiboy's. Also finished Voorhees27's Myers head and am almost done with ObsoleteMan's also. Just needs hair on that one.

I am almost done with Vasquez, Tay's T-800. Done with Natrix's Sith Anakin, Vader's Bale, DK2K's Leia, Steve's Harry Potter, also close on a few Superman heads, two Wolverines, two Aragorn's, and am also close on sending out another Joker and nearing completion on a Rorschach and the second Roy... So... LOTS to show. Pics coming soon guys.

[Cocoboloboy]

Sounds like you've been a busy boy. Can't wait to see some pics of all that work. :rock

[Sick Boy 82]

Can't wait to see a Goon Proto!!!! Everything is looking damned good so far man!! Keep up the killer work Josh!

[Voorhees27]

Tonight I finished the first of my Roys, which I believe to be Galactiboy's. Also finished Voorhees27's Myers head and am almost done with ObsoleteMan's also. Just needs hair on that one.

I am almost done with Vasquez, Tay's T-800. Done with Natrix's Sith Anakin, Vader's Bale, DK2K's Leia, Steve's Harry Potter, also close on a few Superman heads, two Wolverines, two Aragorn's, and am also close on sending out another Joker and nearing completion on a Rorschach and the second Roy... So... LOTS to show. Pics coming soon guys.

:chew:chew:chew:chew Awesome news Josh!

[DarkArtist81]

:chew:chew:chew:chew Awesome news Josh!

:rock:rock:rock:rock:rock

[galactiboy]

Tonight I finished the first of my Roys, which I believe to be Galactiboy's. Also finished Voorhees27's Myers head and am almost done with ObsoleteMan's also. Just needs hair on that one.


Hells Yeah!!!
:fireworks:chew:chew :fireworks

[TheObsoleteMan]

Tonight I finished the first of my Roys, which I believe to be Galactiboy's. Also finished Voorhees27's Myers head and am almost done with ObsoleteMan's also. Just needs hair on that one.

I am almost done with Vasquez, Tay's T-800. Done with Natrix's Sith Anakin, Vader's Bale, DK2K's Leia, Steve's Harry Potter, also close on a few Superman heads, two Wolverines, two Aragorn's, and am also close on sending out another Joker and nearing completion on a Rorschach and the second Roy... So... LOTS to show. Pics coming soon guys.

Let me join the party too.

:mexwave

[uscmhicks]

Tonight I finished the first of my Roys, which I believe to be Galactiboy's. Also finished Voorhees27's Myers head and am almost done with ObsoleteMan's also. Just needs hair on that one.

I am almost done with Vasquez, Tay's T-800. Done with Natrix's Sith Anakin, Vader's Bale, DK2K's Leia, Steve's Harry Potter, also close on a few Superman heads, two Wolverines, two Aragorn's, and am also close on sending out another Joker and nearing completion on a Rorschach and the second Roy... So... LOTS to show. Pics coming soon guys.

:rock:rock:rock:D

[sixtus_56]

Dang dude you really are a machine. :rock:rock:rock
keep up the awsome work dude.

[DarkKnight2k4]

I'm totally digging your latest creation. It looks like Tim Burton's take on Darth Maul with pure evil poured all over it. He looks like a demonic candy dealer who has candy that tastes so good, you trade your soul for it.

He looks like what a Buffy villain should've looked like.

He's awesome.

I was thinking the same thing. I was like this would so cool. With a few mods it could be made into one very cool SITH enemy for Maul !

Can't wait to see a Goon Proto!!!! Everything is looking damned good so far man!! Keep up the killer work Josh!

I am also looking to see ho Josh does this !

But then I will be wanting an entire set !!!!

[Reinhardt]

can't wait for updated pics Josh! especially the T1 Arnold. custom made completely? If I wanted one, what would i need to get for you to do your magic?

[DarkKnight2k4]

can't wait for updated pics Josh! especially the T1 Arnold. custom made completely? If I wanted one, what would i need to get for you to do your magic?

Good question ! ! !

[uscmhicks]

Also finished Voorhees27's Myers head and am almost done with ObsoleteMan's also.


Don't forget mine !. :monkey2:rotfl:cool:
Keep up the awesome work Josh ! :rock

[vader70450]

Tonight I finished the first of my Roys, which I believe to be Galactiboy's. Also finished Voorhees27's Myers head and am almost done with ObsoleteMan's also. Just needs hair on that one.

I am almost done with Vasquez, Tay's T-800. Done with Natrix's Sith Anakin, Vader's Bale, DK2K's Leia, Steve's Harry Potter, also close on a few Superman heads, two Wolverines, two Aragorn's, and am also close on sending out another Joker and nearing completion on a Rorschach and the second Roy... So... LOTS to show. Pics coming soon guys.

:chew:chew:duff awesome bro...cant wait to see it

[DarkArtist81]

Here are the pics, taken just now. They are not the best pics, I guarantee that everything here looks a lot better than these shots show. But I took them, so I will show them. First up will be the first Production Roy... You will notice that the mask is now slimmer and the straps are more accurate.

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs2/DSCN4976.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs2/DSCN4977.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs2/DSCN4978.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs2/DSCN4979.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs2/DSCN4980.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs2/DSCN4982.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs2/DSCN4983.jpg

[uscmhicks]

awesome work bro. That looks bad ass. :rock

[DarkArtist81]

Next up... First is Equilibrium Bale, which doesn't do it justice either. One of my favorite repaints ever, lots of fun. Also up is the Hasbro Hoth Leia, this one was HARD... really tough to make her look human. But I think I did a decent job of translating that old sculpt. Following those, we have the T-800 sculpt for Tay, Natrix's Anakin and Roy's Myers.

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs2/DSCN4984.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs2/DSCN4985.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs2/DSCN4986.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs2/DSCN4987.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs2/DSCN4988.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs2/DSCN4989.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs2/DSCN4994.jpg

[DarkArtist81]

More....

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs2/DSCN4995.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs2/DSCN4996.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs2/DSCN4997.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs2/DSCN4998.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs2/DSCN4999.jpg

and a look at Metaphorge's unfinished Vasquez....

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs2/DSCN5000.jpg

[DarkArtist81]

can't wait for updated pics Josh! especially the T1 Arnold. custom made completely? If I wanted one, what would i need to get for you to do your magic?

Thanks! Now, the T1 Arnold I did was just a repaint of the Hero heads damaged head. But if you were interested in a full custom Arnold from that film, whatever look it was... just let me know.. I can make one pretty easy enough. Especially now, there are so many fantastic sculpts on the market.

[TheObsoleteMan]

Lots of good stuff there, but the Roy and T-800 head are phenomenal.

[uscmhicks]

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs2/DSCN4997.jpg

http://eppsnet.com/images/omg-wtf.jpg

THATS AMAZING !!!.
Josh , I can't thank you enough , my terminator can finally have a head that actually looks like Arnold !. You rock bro , the paint works amazing !. :google:rock2

[DarkArtist81]

Thanks guys! That T-800 head is a fave of mine, I love painting that thing. And every time I do it, I learn some new trick that makes it look a bit better. Every time I look at that sculpt, I just imagine it turning to me... "Get Out." :lol

I'm glad you love it, Tay. I wanted to make it special for you, bro. :rock

[uscmhicks]

You did one helluva job !! :rock Man , I have came back to this thread like 5 times just to look at it again. :rock
Its funny you posted this today , I just about finished my terminator 2 custom ( apart from Darrens head which I'm waiting for ) so now these two should look bad ass together.:rock2

THANK YOU !.

[Buttmunch]

I gotta say you did an amazing job on that Hasbro Leia! I can actually see Carrie Fisher in there now! Some of those old Hasbro sculpts are somewhat decent I guess. I still think Dooku was their best EVER!

[vader70450]

Next up... First is Equilibrium Bale, which doesn't do it justice either. One of my favorite repaints ever, lots of fun. Also up is the Hasbro Hoth Leia, this one was HARD... really tough to make her look human. But I think I did a decent job of translating that old sculpt. Following those, we have the T-800 sculpt for Tay, Natrix's Anakin and Roy's Myers.

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs2/DSCN4984.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs2/DSCN4985.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs2/DSCN4986.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs2/DSCN4987.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs2/DSCN4988.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs2/DSCN4989.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs2/DSCN4994.jpg


awesome man....looks bad ass.....THANKS AGAIN DUDE!!! :chew:chew

[The Ringer]

Thats the best Potter I have seen!

[DarkKnight2k4]

Thanks! Now, the T1 Arnold I did was just a repaint of the Hero heads damaged head. But if you were interested in a full custom Arnold from that film, whatever look it was... just let me know.. I can make one pretty easy enough. Especially now, there are so many fantastic sculpts on the market.

I don't know if we will ever see one as good as yours, and I don't think we will ever see a PF of that version.

Josh, put me down for one !!!!

I gotta say you did an amazing job on that Hasbro Leia! I can actually see Carrie Fisher in there now! Some of those old Hasbro sculpts are somewhat decent I guess. I still think Dooku was their best EVER!

Yeah he really did do an awesome job. Can't wait to put it on the updated body ! :banana

But I do agree. Dooku is the best sculpt they ever did.

[galactiboy]

First up will be the first Production Roy... You will notice that the mask is now slimmer and the straps are more accurate.

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs2/DSCN4976.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs2/DSCN4977.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs2/DSCN4978.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs2/DSCN4979.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs2/DSCN4980.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs2/DSCN4982.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs2/DSCN4983.jpg

Holy Crap!!! :google

Man, that is just all kinds of awesome; he looks sinister! Can't wait to display him with pride :rock :rock

[King Darkness]

:lecture

What GB said!!!!!

[galactiboy]

What King said I said :lecture

[King Darkness]

:lol :lol :lol

[DarkArtist81]

:lol Awesome! I can't wait to get him off to you, along with your Myers. :rock

[galactiboy]

:lol Awesome! I can't wait to get him off to you, along with your Myers. :rock

Even better :rock :rock :rock

[2000man]

Roy freaking rocks!

[Mr Barlow]

Man I want a Roy now !! and I havent even put any of my Jason's on a shelf yet :D

[uscmhicks]

[CENTER]http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs2/DSCN4997.jpg


Man , I am so excited to be receiving my first DA paint up ! :rock
Especially on this awesome sculpt. I will post some images of the terminator with this head once its here. :rock:rock

[DarkKnight2k4]

I would love to see the complete figure... in my colection ! :D lol.

[UTtoyfan]

Terminator looks freakin' great!! Awesome job, Josh! :banana

[Reinhardt]

awesome Terminator!!! nice job Josh and congrats Tay!!

[MaulFan]

Man , I am so excited to be receiving my first DA paint up ! :rock
Especially on this awesome sculpt. I will post some images of the terminator with this head once its here. :rock:rock

Brace yourself, when you see that head in person you're going to lose your ^^^^, no photo can really prepare you for the quality of Josh's or any of these custom artists' work that is apparent in hand. I've yet to get a custom job from Josh or Les in my hands that doesn't well exceed what I expected based on photos.

[Voorhees27]

Brace yourself, when you see that head in person you're going to lose your ^^^^, no photo can really prepare you for the quality of Josh's or any of these custom artists' work that is apparent in hand. I've yet to get a custom job from Josh or Les in my hands that doesn't well exceed what I expected based on photos.

Exactly! Can you picture this looking better in person?

http://img34.picoodle.com/img/img34/3/10/1/f_IMG2816m_5fab3fe.jpg (http://www.picoodle.com/view.php?img=/3/10/1/f_IMG2816m_5fab3fe.jpg&srv=img34)

cuz it does believe it or not!

[uscmhicks]

awesome !. That just makes me even more excited about receiving it then ! :rock

[MaulFan]

The real problem is most photos don't show the subtle work, and that's always what's the most impressive and makes things sing. I still haven't shot him that way, but I will, but the weathering on Michael Myers far surpasses what you'd think it is from photos, very detailed and realistic and clearly a lot of hard work put into it.

[DarkArtist81]

Thanks for all of the support guys... Sean is certainly right, that there are a lot of subtle details that wash out in photos (my bad ones that is :lol). And I'm continuously trying to find new details to fit into the figures themselves. So I'm always happy to see people get their stuff and be as blown away as I want them to be. :D

[Natrix]

Josh, sent you a PM about my Anakin head.

[galactiboy]

Its true, the 1984 Hicks figure I have is unbelievable in person... its hard to imagine how much work goes into these figures once you see them in person.

[eighthsamurai]

cool! looking forward to seeing that in person finally. i'm particularly excited about the sith anakin (with the dark shadow details on there like the one on your site).

[metaphorge]

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs2/DSCN4997.jpg
That looks fantastic! Whose base sculpt is that? Imaresqd1's?
and a look at Metaphorge's unfinished Vasquez....
http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs2/DSCN5000.jpg
Looking awesome thus far!

[THE SLUG]

the T-800 is simply awesome. great job :rock:rock

[barryo]

wow DA you never cease to amaze & stun.................love the t-800 & roy.........and leia aint too shabby either. great work as always.

[LChinoz]

Amazing work! The Arnold is breathtaking!

[galactiboy]

That looks fantastic! Whose base sculpt is that? Imaresqd1's?


Its from Hero Heads.

[metaphorge]

Its from Hero Heads.
WOw, I didn't know that one could be painted up so nice. Leave it to DA. ;D

[DarkKnight2k4]

So .... Josh... can we get a complete T1 Army ?

But with Army Jacket ? :)

[DarkArtist81]

:lol Thanks guys. That Hero Head has been painted by me 4 or 5 times so far, and I get better at it every time. It's a great sculpt, just a bit rough in areas. Paints like a dream though.

And DK2K, it is entirely possible. I can make ANY version of Arnold from T1, Army jacket version (which I have done twice), Police station scene (might be hard to find the shades though), or the end with the super damaged head.

[galactiboy]

Hey Josh, what boots did you use for Pjam's T1 figure? Looked like frontline or maybe Did, but wasn't sure of the specific version.

[DarkArtist81]

Hey Josh, what boots did you use for Pjam's T1 figure? Looked like frontline or maybe Did, but wasn't sure of the specific version.

Actually, the boots for his were the Terminator boots from Hot Toys. But I could fabricate those boots from boots available online.

[Space Jockey]

Josh, I'm fairly new to your work and the stuff on your thread is amazing. I do have one question; I was wondering, when you create new sculpts, what do you use (resin brand etc) to create the headsculpt casts, and what manufacturer do you use for the molds themselves?

The reason I ask is that I have a Kane headsculpt from ALIEN which I think will be completed tomorrow to replace the 'Freddy Mercury' sculpt the Hot Toys figure comes with and coming to the US from England I'm not familiar with the casting and mold making materials / manufacturers available here, so I thought I may as well ask a master.

Best Regards, Space Jockey.

[galactiboy]

Actually, the boots for his were the Terminator boots from Hot Toys. But I could fabricate those boots from boots available online.

I was talking about this one, maybe Paul switched boots? But these look like leather ones:

http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j88/pjam07/DSC04901.jpg

[TheObsoleteMan]

I was talking about this one, maybe Paul switched boots? But these look like leather ones:

http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j88/pjam07/DSC04901.jpg

Looks like DID to me.

http://onlinedid.com/products/accessories/cardset/60041/

[uscmhicks]

might make one of those or should I say get one made since I'm gonna have that silver pistol left from the hot toys figure. Is a 1/6 pistol enough to convince me to start another full figure ?!. :lol


Probably.... :lol:rock

[galactiboy]

Looks like DID to me.

http://onlinedid.com/products/accessories/cardset/60041/

That's my guess, one of the shorter DiD boot sets.

[DarkArtist81]

ahh... I see what you mean.. Yeah, those are DID. He must have swapped them out.

And Space Jockey... I use Smooth On products. Smooth Cast 300 for the resin, and Smooth On Oomoo 30 for my molds. For heads, I use Styrofoam cups and suspend the head inside it to make it work. Easy as pie. :rock

[The Craw]

hey josh. i just wanted you to know that i bought some paints and brushes today to work on my proton packs. this could get ugly.

[DarkArtist81]

hey josh. i just wanted you to know that i bought some paints and brushes today to work on my proton packs. this could get ugly.

Can't wait to see what you do bro! It's hard... I won't lie to you. :lol

Do you already have your wire bundles and stuff?

[The Craw]

Can't wait to see what you do bro! It's hard... I won't lie to you. :lol

Do you already have your wire bundles and stuff?i have a few. i might try to find a different gauge. i havent decided yet. i'll hold some up to the pack after it is painted black to see if they look good.

so i got some acrylic paints in a bottle. im wondering if i can just paint with it as is or do i need to thin it out first.

[DarkArtist81]

i have a few. i might try to find a different gauge. i havent decided yet. i'll hold some up to the pack after it is painted black to see if they look good.

so i got some acrylic paints in a bottle. im wondering if i can just paint with it as is or do i need to thin it out first.

Definitely thin it out a bit first. when you pull out the paint onto your plate or newspaper, or whatever you use... mix a small amount of water in with it. This will help with brushlines (after a few coats) and will elimate runs and textured surface. :rock

[The Craw]

Definitely thin it out a bit first. when you pull out the paint onto your plate or newspaper, or whatever you use... mix a small amount of water in with it. This will help with brushlines (after a few coats) and will elimate runs and textured surface. :rocksounds good man. we'll see what happens.

[MaulFan]

http://www.swmmedia.com/DA/MYERS/10.jpg

[DarkArtist81]

HOLY HELL! I had to do a double take, I thought it was a guy in costume. Great work Sean, very crisp and well blended. :rock

[Voorhees27]

My God is that pic just freakin CREEPY! So real, awesome work as usual Sean! Great looking piece Josh, need I say more?

[DarkArtist81]

My God is that pic just freakin CREEPY! So real, awesome work as usual Sean! Great looking piece Josh, need I say more?

Thanks man! And your head went out in the mail today.... so you will have your own soon. I wrapped it in bubble wrap and it's in a padded mailer. :rock

[Voorhees27]

Thanks man! And your head went out in the mail today.... so you will have your own soon. I wrapped it in bubble wrap and it's in a padded mailer. :rock

For real??? Oh man and here I thought you were still going to PM me for my addy! Awesome dude, man I tell ya October is going to be smoking for me.

-Its my Birthday this month
-(2) Saturday Toys Biker sets
-(2) True Type body's
-(2) Terminator 2 sculpts with paint (xenoviper)
-Your Myers head
-Hot Toys TDK Batman
-Halloween!!!!!

:drool

MAN do I love this time of year!!!!!

[MaulFan]

HOLY HELL! I had to do a double take, I thought it was a guy in costume. Great work Sean, very crisp and well blended. :rock

It's actually a prelude to something else I hope to get to this weekend.

[The Ringer]

Sean that is one Amazing shot!

I love this time of year.

[Space Jockey]

And Space Jockey... I use Smooth On products. Smooth Cast 300 for the resin, and Smooth On Oomoo 30 for my molds. For heads, I use Styrofoam cups and suspend the head inside it to make it work. Easy as pie. :rock

Cheers for the advice, Josh, much appreciated! :duff

[The Craw]

hey DA. i'm about 80% done with proton pack #1. looks pretty sweet for my first attempt. anyway i notice the paint chips off the edges pretty easily if i knock it against something. am i supposed to seal this with something?

[Snake Sucker]

Any updates on the Jokers?

[sixtus_56]

Any updates on the Jokers?

What he said :D:D

[DarkArtist81]

Sorry guys, this weekend was a bust for me... I had waaay too much going on and wasn't able to get much paint work done. But stuff coming soon guys, I promise.

[galactiboy]

:monkey2 that's okay Josh, hope you at least had some fun :rock :rock

[DarkKnight2k4]

And DK2K, it is entirely possible. I can make ANY version of Arnold from T1, Army jacket version (which I have done twice), Police station scene (might be hard to find the shades though), or the end with the super damaged head.

Sweet ! I would like to have one when you can.

I think it would be a nice companion piece for the PF.

ANd I don't think we will ever get it as a PF...

And I think he looks so much bigger in T1 too.

So... Can we get that on the list ? :angelsmil

I was talking about this one, maybe Paul switched boots? But these look like leather ones:

http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j88/pjam07/DSC04901.jpg

:naughty

http://www.swmmedia.com/DA/MYERS/10.jpg

Holy fudge !!!!! :horror

Awesome work !

[DarkKnight2k4]

Ok, no love for the master ! Sup !!!!

[Anzik Hayes]

Needs a nice graveyard diorama.

[DarkKnight2k4]

Can't wait to see what Josh shows us next !

[vader70450]

Hey Josh

Is feng bale shipping soon?

Thanks again bro

[DarkArtist81]

Yes indeed he is... I have to make a trip in the next few days, so expect something soon.

And I WILL be working hard this weekend to get some stuff done and show some progress for you guys. This last week was midterm season and I had a LOT of writing and speech building to do... so I was too burnt out to paint.

But this weekend is all about it, so expect something pic wise to end up in this thread. :rock

[uscmhicks]

:rock:rock keep up the great work. :rock:rock

[Reinhardt]

can't wait Josh!!!!

[DarkKnight2k4]

Yes indeed he is... I have to make a trip in the next few days, so expect something soon.

And I WILL be working hard this weekend to get some stuff done and show some progress for you guys. This last week was midterm season and I had a LOT of writing and speech building to do... so I was too burnt out to paint.

But this weekend is all about it, so expect something pic wise to end up in this thread. :rock


No that is the kind of post that makes me happy !!!! Can't wait !

[The Josh]

Looking forward to updates! Can't wait to see Obi-Wan

[DarkArtist81]

Hey guys... Sorry for the lack of cool content right now.... I am sick as a dog, spent the entire morning puking and unable to do anything. But as soon as my world stops spinning, I promise to get my butt back to work. :sick

[UTtoyfan]

Hey guys... Sorry for the lack of cool content right now.... I am sick as a dog, spent the entire morning puking and unable to do anything. But as soon as my world stops spinning, I promise to get my butt back to work. :sick

Get better soon man!. Puking is no fun. :monkey2:sick

[MaulFan]

Hey Josh, hope you feel better dude, I've been there and it sucks hardcore. Rest up bro and pace yourself, don't do anything more than you have to, you may feel like you can do more, but sometimes when you go to actually do it, you find you pushed yourself.

[The Craw]

get well soon man. what ever you do, dont think about a nice greasy pork sandwich served up in a dirty ashtray.

[Reinhardt]

hope you get better soon Josh.

[DarkArtist81]

Thanks for the support guys... It's been a rough day... LOTS of dryheaving and cautious eating of crackers. :lol

But I think I am feeling a bit better now, so tomorrow should be a good day.

[2000man]

Take it easy and feel better!

[Buttmunch]

Man, are you painters cursed? You and Les having been having the best of luck as of late. I hope you get feeling better. I hate throwing up so I feel your pain.

But in better news, you've got your own emoticon now!

:yuck

[UTtoyfan]

Man, are you painters cursed? You and Les having been having the best of luck as of late. I hope you get feeling better. I hate throwing up so I feel your pain.

But in better news, you've got your own emoticon now!

:yuck

:rotfl:rotfl:rotfl

[usswanker]

I hate dryheaving. I hope you feel better dude.

[vader70450]

feel better bro...you eat some bad taco bell or some ^^^^?

[DarkKnight2k4]

Get better soon man!. Puking is no fun. :monkey2:sick

Never is man. Get better bro.

[uscmhicks]

hope you feel better Josh. :rock

[DarkArtist81]

Thanks guys... Last night I slept HARD.. Sweat throughout the night, slept through my alarm this morning, missed my first class... :banghead

BUT, I think it helped. I feel a LOT better, and my stomach is not doing barrel rolls any more. So I will be trying to do some of what I was going to do this weekend, today. :rock

Thanks for all of the well wishes, it helped keep my spirits up in between toilet hugging sessions. I can't tell you how much that meant to me.

[galactiboy]

Glad to hear you're feeling better Josh, sometimes we need to miss a class or two to contribute to the greater good :rock

[Eli26]

Hello Josh, how is my Joker coming along?

I still have to send out that 20 bucks for that shirt. I can have it sent out Thursday.

[DarkArtist81]

The Jokers are progressing slow but steady. I'm working on the heads en masse right now, trying to do it all at once. Next I will do all of the vests together in one heap. It's the best way to get it done and stop procrastinating on it. Right now I am focusing on the Halloween/Roy/Jason stuff first to try and catch it during the season. Jokers will all go out before Christmas time/DVD release for sure. Hopefully faaaar sooner.

I have 5 of the shirts already, from BillyB... for those who paid. The next Joker I show will have that shirt on it, so you will see what it's about. But only those who have sent money will have that one. I still have to go through my records to know exactly who has already.

But lots coming...

[DarkKnight2k4]

Glad to hear you are feeling better bro. And that is what is most important.

[Voorhees27]

Thank You Josh!!!!

http://img33.picoodle.com/img/img33/3/10/14/f_IMG4434m_ef28341.jpg (http://www.picoodle.com/view.php?img=/3/10/14/f_IMG4434m_ef28341.jpg&srv=img33)
http://img02.picoodle.com/img/img02/3/10/14/f_IMG4436m_06bd303.jpg (http://www.picoodle.com/view.php?img=/3/10/14/f_IMG4436m_06bd303.jpg&srv=img02)
http://img34.picoodle.com/img/img34/3/10/14/f_IMG4433m_ea4867a.jpg (http://www.picoodle.com/view.php?img=/3/10/14/f_IMG4433m_ea4867a.jpg&srv=img34)
http://img37.picoodle.com/img/img37/3/10/14/f_IMG4431m_f28a6ac.jpg (http://www.picoodle.com/view.php?img=/3/10/14/f_IMG4431m_f28a6ac.jpg&srv=img37)

I used the Sideshow T2 body to make him appear alot bigger, his arms are a little too big but eh, I like it!

[uscmhicks]

looks bad ass ! :rock Congrats man ! :rock Can't wait to get mine now ! :rock
These are getting out at the perfect time. :rock2

[DarkArtist81]

BADASS! I WILL be getting more of these done here in the coming days, them AND Roys. I am desperate to get them done for Halloween. :rock

[Badism]

BADASS! I WILL be getting more of these done here in the coming days, them AND Roys. I am desperate to get them done for Halloween. :rock

Nice!

You'll be getting something from me on friday. I hope I can count on my 2 Myers by Halloween as well.

Thanks, man!

[galactiboy]

BADASS! I WILL be getting more of these done here in the coming days, them AND Roys. I am desperate to get them done for Halloween. :rock

Good news... can't wait to get those guys on the shelf :rock

[MaulFan]

Well, I was inspired to revisit Josh's Myers thanks to Voorhees' new acquisition.

First, Michael encounters another smart ass drifter.

http://www.swmmedia.com/DA/MYERS/11.jpg

http://www.swmmedia.com/DA/MYERS/12.jpg

http://www.swmmedia.com/DA/MYERS/13.jpg

http://www.swmmedia.com/DA/MYERS/14.jpg

http://www.swmmedia.com/DA/MYERS/15.jpg

[UTtoyfan]

Well, I was inspired to revisit Josh's Myers thanks to Voorhees' new acquisition.

First, Michael encounters another smart ass drifter.

http://www.swmmedia.com/DA/MYERS/11.jpg

http://www.swmmedia.com/DA/MYERS/12.jpg

http://www.swmmedia.com/DA/MYERS/13.jpg

http://www.swmmedia.com/DA/MYERS/14.jpg

http://www.swmmedia.com/DA/MYERS/15.jpg


Amazing work again, Sean! That John Rambo didn't see it coming. :lol

[MaulFan]

http://www.swmmedia.com/DA/MYERS/16.jpg

http://www.swmmedia.com/DA/MYERS/17.jpg

http://www.swmmedia.com/DA/MYERS/18.jpg

http://www.swmmedia.com/DA/MYERS/19.jpg

http://www.swmmedia.com/DA/MYERS/20.jpg

http://www.swmmedia.com/DA/MYERS/21.jpg

[MaulFan]

And for those patiently waiting for your Michael figures, I want to show you why you're waiting and why it's worth it. Josh spares no time or effort on the details in this figure.

http://www.swmmedia.com/DA/MYERS/A.jpg

I can't believe how realistically he dirtied and wore out the heels of the jumpsuit, it's crazy at this scale.

http://www.swmmedia.com/DA/MYERS/B.jpg

Here you can see some of the weathering, both at a fabric level and at a coloring level, of the jumpsuit, just fantastic, very real-world, used looking, adds great authenticity and realism to it.

http://www.swmmedia.com/DA/MYERS/C.jpg

More weathering on the leg and some amazing mud and dirt work on the top side of the boots.

http://www.swmmedia.com/DA/MYERS/D.jpg

And not like most folks will ever see it, but he takes the time to properly wear out the bottoms of the boots too, just because it's realistic.

http://www.swmmedia.com/DA/MYERS/E.jpg

http://www.swmmedia.com/DA/MYERS/F.jpg

And lastly, the blood work on the hands and knife, first rate.

I understand the eagerness some of you may be feeling for this figure, but hopefully I've been able to alleviate that a bit showing you just how worth the waiting is.

[King Darkness]

Damn, those are some great shots Sean!!! Josh did an amazing job on that:rock

I hope I get mine by Halloween:rock:rock:rock:rock

[Badism]

Thank You Josh!!!!

http://img33.picoodle.com/img/img33/3/10/14/f_IMG4434m_ef28341.jpg (http://www.picoodle.com/view.php?img=/3/10/14/f_IMG4434m_ef28341.jpg&srv=img33)
http://img02.picoodle.com/img/img02/3/10/14/f_IMG4436m_06bd303.jpg (http://www.picoodle.com/view.php?img=/3/10/14/f_IMG4436m_06bd303.jpg&srv=img02)
http://img34.picoodle.com/img/img34/3/10/14/f_IMG4433m_ea4867a.jpg (http://www.picoodle.com/view.php?img=/3/10/14/f_IMG4433m_ea4867a.jpg&srv=img34)
http://img37.picoodle.com/img/img37/3/10/14/f_IMG4431m_f28a6ac.jpg (http://www.picoodle.com/view.php?img=/3/10/14/f_IMG4431m_f28a6ac.jpg&srv=img37)

I used the Sideshow T2 body to make him appear alot bigger, his arms are a little too big but eh, I like it!

I do not see the same amount of weathering in your jumpsuit as is on maul fans. Did you order just a head? :lol

[DarkArtist81]

I do not see the same about of weathering in your jumpsuit as is on maul fans. Did you order just a head? :lol

You hit the nail on the head, my buddy Roy bought the head by itself. :duff

And SEAN!! Dude... THANK YOU for those pics, It's amazing even to me to see the small things brought to a larger size. I work hard on the jumpsuits to give them as much detail and dirt as I possibly can. And getting my hands on those awesome Tamiya weathering sticks, that helped a lot. That's where I get that badass mud effect.

I just wanted him to look as real as possible, and any mechanics' coveralls are going to be filthy and WORN. So that's what I tried to do. I also LOVE those pics of Myers murdering Rambo, that was hilarious.... :lol

Tonight, to update you guys... I finished ALL of the Roy outer masks (the hoods), and one of the inner faces. Just need to do 5 more inner faces and dirty the clothing. The jumpsuits have already been sanded and given the proper holes.

I also got more casting supplies, so I am trying to make the masks I need.

Also, the Dream Jasons should be done here in the coming days. As well as the Part VIII's.

This weekend is all about Myers hairing... :rock

[MaulFan]

I'm thinking of buying an SSC Willow to have a female figure for my murder shots and all, I don't have many victims in my collection to work with, I figured Mulder's taken enough abust, let Rambo take a fall, that and Rambo was more quickly accessible than Mulder :lol

[DarkArtist81]

I'm thinking of buying an SSC Willow to have a female figure for my murder shots and all, I don't have many victims in my collection to work with, I figured Mulder's taken enough abust, let Rambo take a fall, that and Rambo was more quickly accessible than Mulder :lol

:lol It worked really well! Especially with John having that Hobo roll. :rock

And sorry I missed your call a few days ago bro, I will give a ring back here sometime this week.

[MaulFan]

:lol It worked really well! Especially with John having that Hobo roll. :rock

And sorry I missed your call a few days ago bro, I will give a ring back here sometime this week.

No worries, it's been a hectic past few weeks, this week is finally back to normal. My only breathing time was when I called held up on the Mass pike driving home, apparently Mass Highway Dept. thinks cutting down a 3 lane highway to 1 within 2 miles span during the early evening is a smart idea :lol

[TheObsoleteMan]

And for those patiently waiting for your Michael figures, I want to show you why you're waiting and why it's worth it. Josh spares no time or effort on the details in this figure.

http://www.swmmedia.com/DA/MYERS/A.jpg

I can't believe how realistically he dirtied and wore out the heels of the jumpsuit, it's crazy at this scale.

http://www.swmmedia.com/DA/MYERS/B.jpg

Here you can see some of the weathering, both at a fabric level and at a coloring level, of the jumpsuit, just fantastic, very real-world, used looking, adds great authenticity and realism to it.

http://www.swmmedia.com/DA/MYERS/C.jpg

More weathering on the leg and some amazing mud and dirt work on the top side of the boots.

http://www.swmmedia.com/DA/MYERS/D.jpg

And not like most folks will ever see it, but he takes the time to properly wear out the bottoms of the boots too, just because it's realistic.

http://www.swmmedia.com/DA/MYERS/E.jpg

http://www.swmmedia.com/DA/MYERS/F.jpg

And lastly, the blood work on the hands and knife, first rate.

I understand the eagerness some of you may be feeling for this figure, but hopefully I've been able to alleviate that a bit showing you just how worth the waiting is.

:drool:drool:drool:drool

That's just pure love put into a figure there. The tattering on the back of the pants legs and the mud on the bottom of the shoes is just insane detail.

[Voorhees27]

You hit the nail on the head, my buddy Roy bought the head by itself. :duff



Yes true, although it looks awesome I kinda wished i'd opted for the entire figure. Oh by the way Josh the hair IMO is the best part of your work, bravo!

Sean, please switch back to Mulder, I can't stand seeing John J. take such B.S. again! :lol LEAVE RAMBO ATTA THIS! :D

[Buttmunch]

MaulFan those photos are amazing! Great to see all of the little details Josh is putting into those. It really is the little things that make a custom shine. Sure anyone can put a Michael Myers head into a jumpsuit and call it good *cough* Sideshow *cough*, but not Josh. I think one someone is a true fan of something, not only will they nail the big details, but they will get the little ones in there too. Amazing. :drool

I really need to get some cash together one of these days and get one!

PS I love that Myers took off Rambo's head with a knife :lol

[galactiboy]

Man, just makes the anticipation that much stronger! Finally a kickass Myers :rock

[MaulFan]

MaulFan those photos are amazing! Great to see all of the little details Josh is putting into those. It really is the little things that make a custom shine. Sure anyone can put a Michael Myers head into a jumpsuit and call it good *cough* Sideshow *cough*, but not Josh. I think one someone is a true fan of something, not only will they nail the big details, but they will get the little ones in there too. Amazing. :drool

That's why I jumped at ordering Josh's back when all he had was Blake's head for casting. Josh and I have had many a talk back and forth on Halloween and Michael Myers, and we both saw eye to eye on him and had the same enthusiasm for the character so I knew what I'd be getting in a figure made by him. Now I get to look at the figure and enjoy having an awesome piece from a good friend and can admire the hard work of a passionate fan.

[DarkKnight2k4]

BADASS! I WILL be getting more of these done here in the coming days, them AND Roys. I am desperate to get them done for Halloween. :rock

And Jokers ! :banana

Damn, those are some great shots Sean!!! Josh did an amazing job on that:rock

I hope I get mine by Halloween:rock:rock:rock:rock

Especially the black and whites ! Man !!!

[sixtus_56]

Dang Josh your weatherng skills are badass any chance of gettinga quick tutorial on how try to recreate something like that.:D:D

:rock:rock:rock



p.s. sent you a quick PM:D

[die]

Killer job on the weathering, Josh. I especially like the back of the pants legs by the boots, very realistic effect!

[jye4ever]

Killer job on the weathering, Josh. I especially like the back of the pants legs by the boots, very realistic effect!

I agree, those photos look insane!

He almost looks a little under the weather....

[uscmhicks]

yeah that just looks bad ass. :rock
The weathering is just amazing. :rock

Josh.... your figures rock. :D

[DarkArtist81]

Tonight I finished the first of the DREAM Jason figures. The second is almost done now too. Roys are nearing completion as well. It really was a great night, I popped in a few Friday films and starting rolling them out. Here are pics...

ps... If anyone is interested in it... now that I have pics of a completed one.. Still a good 2 weeks left on my sale!

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs2/DSCN5015.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs2/DSCN5013.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs2/DSCN5012.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs2/DSCN5011.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs2/DSCN5010.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs2/DSCN5009.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs2/DSCN5008.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs2/DSCN5007.jpg

[Voorhees27]

Josh the weathering on the mask looks perfect, all around great looking piece!

Great work bro!

[DarkArtist81]

Thanks man! It was a very obscure Jason figure to do, but looks pretty badass in the lineup. The mask was the thing I had the most clear shots of, and even though many mask makers tend to do the mask as if it weren't muddy or wet.... I wanted to replicate that look it had in the movie.

The clothes were tricky. I have seen some shots that show them badly damaged and such, but in the film you don't really see that. It just comes off as soaked clothing that looked like he was JUST buried. So I sanded it a good bit, put a few wear holes in it and sprayed the Hell out of it.

I have just always loved the look of this mask, it is the only one that has the straps attached UNDER the mask itself and not on top of it.

[galactiboy]

That is a cool looking Jason bro... really unique and he does have a wet nasty look to him :rock

[Voorhees27]

You know what you should do and what I think would look amazing? Replace the body with a larger one, something almost even twice the thickness, I think it would look awesome. It seems his clothes look tight on him in the movies, I would try this, pants and shirt!

I took my T2 T-800 big boy SS body and used it for my Myers custom (your sculpt) and it looks better, more beefed up. Just a suggestion, imo both Myers and Jason should look larger even if its not movie accurate.

Picture a Jason sculpt and mask on a Drago rubber body!

[DarkArtist81]

Oh man, do I ever wish... That would be badass, not to mention optimal.

The only problem is that there is no readily available Big body out there. HT is closer, but it's too pricey. My customs would raise up to $200 a pop if I used them. All of the bodies I have seen, or that are available to get anywhere are just normal size.

I actually have to cheat a bit with my figures, using sweaters underneath shirts and such to bulk them up. Some company just needs to put out big bodies, for customizers like myself. We need them, especially for figures like these.

[Kabukiman]

I'm thinking of buying an SSC Willow...l

Just wait another week, you'll be able to get her for free.

[Voorhees27]

Oh man, do I ever wish... That would be badass, not to mention optimal.

The only problem is that there is no readily available Big body out there. HT is closer, but it's too pricey. My customs would raise up to $200 a pop if I used them. All of the bodies I have seen, or that are available to get anywhere are just normal size.

I actually have to cheat a bit with my figures, using sweaters underneath shirts and such to bulk them up. Some company just needs to put out big bodies, for customizers like myself. We need them, especially for figures like these.

Oh totally but even just for fun, just to see what it would look like and not necessarily for sale. I would have tried it but the SS heads aren't compatible with the HT's rubber bodies.

[DarkArtist81]

It would be pretty hilarious to see Jason's head on Drago's body. :lol

[galactiboy]

Its too bad Dragon never used their football player body much. Nice larger size, great articulation and detailed hand sculpts.

[DarkArtist81]

Its too bad Dragon never used their football player body much. Nice larger size, great articulation and detailed hand sculpts.

Tell me about it! That body is fantastic... I've only ever found ONE. But anytime I look, I am always hoping to score another. It was a perfect Jason body.

[galactiboy]

Yeah, I used one on that Jock Zombie... oh well. Some group must have snatched them all up since I never see them anymore :lol

[Voorhees27]

I've done it! I've made the ever unpopular SS Myers figure look more movie accurate!

http://img37.picoodle.com/img/img37/3/10/17/f_IMG4438m_2000f4d.jpg (http://www.picoodle.com/view.php?img=/3/10/17/f_IMG4438m_2000f4d.jpg&srv=img37)http://img03.picoodle.com/img/img03/3/10/18/f_IMG4439m_8a34145.jpg (http://www.picoodle.com/view.php?img=/3/10/18/f_IMG4439m_8a34145.jpg&srv=img03)

She's a beauty isn't she, i'd like to thank Josh for all the motivation and support! :D

[galactiboy]

:lol :lol :lol :lol It does greatly improve the Sideshow figure.

[DarkArtist81]

:lol :lol :lol :lol It does greatly improve the Sideshow figure.

:lol Yeah... I did that for the LONGEST time back when I had my old one. Good tip for you, wet that cloth down and let it hang on him... will look really nice! And much better than the standard figure.

And Joe... yeah... too bad about those big bodies, damn whoever snagged them all up!! :emperor

[DarkArtist81]

I just realized that I never did show you guys my reworked Hulk PF. I further destroyed the pants and repainted the eyes to look a bit less crosseyed.

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs2/DSCN5027.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs2/DSCN5025.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs2/DSCN5024.jpg

[uscmhicks]

thats awesome. Don't know why don't have a hulk pf. :rock
Amazing statue ! :rock

[LOTRFan]

How did you do the pants, Josh?

[DarkArtist81]

Thanks guys! I just sanded them with a sanding block, using some leather behind them so I didn't rough up the legs underneath. It was a lot of fun, and looks much more cool now, I think.

I'm actually going to sell it, but am waiting on someone who I have offered it to.

[LOTRFan]

Thanks guys! I just sanded them with a sanding block, using some leather behind them so I didn't rough up the legs underneath. It was a lot of fun, and looks much more cool now, I think.

I'm actually going to sell it, but am waiting on someone who I have offered it to.

It does look great, that has always been something I thought needed improvement on the PF.


Sell ..... :horror :monkey2

[DarkArtist81]

I know... :monkey2

Room is getting tight in here, and I have to be super selective on what I want. Hulk is just too big to put anywhere... And the box is even harder to store! :lol

[Sick Boy 82]

Damn Josh, looks much better. Now dye his pants so he looks less ^^^^!!!

At least with the new eyes, he doesn't look like he has down-syndrome, now he looks pissed or angry like he's supposed to!!!! Killer work as always man, though my balls would go up inside me doing that kind of work the a PF!!

[galactiboy]

Man, sorry to hear the Hulk is going. But I can understand, I'm selling off a ton of stuff over the next couple months. Just not enough room or money anymore to get everything I want... got to get selective.

[Voorhees27]

Man, sorry to hear the Hulk is going. But I can understand, I'm selling off a ton of stuff over the next couple months. Just not enough room or money anymore to get everything I want... got to get selective.

Amen to that brother!

[JediMike71]

Same here. :o I have to be very selective too. I just cancelled a lot of pre-orders on Sideshow's site this week. Just as my waitlist conversion went through for Gandalf. :monkey2

[DarkArtist81]

Yeah, same here... I am cutting a few lines and selling some stuff I really don't need. Money is too tight, and I'd rather just focus on what my passion really is... HORROR! :rock

[MaulFan]

Josh, I'm honored by the sig and avatar dude :duff

[DarkArtist81]

Josh, I'm honored by the sig and avatar dude :duff

Thank YOU! I went through those shots and found one that really captured how I wanted to portray my "Seasonal Self" :lol

You've done my work proud, bro... Could not be happier with the pics you have taken.

[The Josh]

Josh did you get my PM?

[DarkArtist81]

Josh did you get my PM?

Sorry Josh, I did... Just been insanely busy over here. But I should have pics of Obi Wan here soon, I keep getting close and not satisfied... redo it, and start the process all over again. But something should be coming soon.

[The Josh]

Cool! No problem at all. Just doing a check in. :lol

[DarkArtist81]

Took a break from commissions today, after finishing another Myers and Roy late last night... I needed a "me" break. So when I got my Obi today, I used him to lift my creative spirits. It WORKED. I'm rearing to go now...

Check him out.. these are bad shots, they don't show all of the armor detail.. but I still wanted to share. :D

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs2/DSCN5029.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs2/DSCN5030.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs2/DSCN5031.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs2/DSCN5033.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs2/DSCN5034.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs2/DSCN5035.jpg

[uscmhicks]

great work Josh ! :rock
Looks awesome ! :rock2

[barryo]

badass weathering to that armor DA !!! made a great figure even better...:rock

[TheObsoleteMan]

Killer weathering as usual.

[galactiboy]

Phenomenal... you really took what was already a kickass figure and turned it up to 11!

Love the weathering, I'm fine with him coming clean. But as always you're ability to weather is unmatched!

So how was this compared to working on a Medicom clone?

[Buttmunch]

Great job on Obi Josh. I have a feeling he will look a bit out of place once the Clones start shipping. He doesn't have a bit of weathering (except maybe the belt) and will look like an angel or something compaired to the dirty clothes. Definately looks better, like he as seen some action, which of course he did. :clap

[DarkArtist81]

Thanks guys. I just love bringing real wear and tear to characters who fight on the ground. Jedi are usually so clean and pristine, so I wanted to bring out some more of a tough element with Obi. To show that he fought right in there with the troops, shrapnel flying, robe burning. :rock

And Joe, the armor was EASIER to paint than the Medi. Thanks to it being solid and not soft, it took paint better and I could do more degrees of damage. I will even be going back to the hardcore areas and dremeling a bit to get some pitted blast marks and such. I love it, 100% better for customization than Medicom.

[King Darkness]

HOLLY SHAT!!!!!!!!!!

That is phenomenal!!!!!! Now I want want that figure even more, like GB said you took it up to eleven. :lol
http://i18.tinypic.com/6ajd7xy.jpg



Another Roy and Myers done :rock :rock :rock :rock :rock :rock

[galactiboy]

Great image King! I think I need to make that into a signature :lol

[King Darkness]

Great image King! I think I need to make that into a signature :lol

Hell yeah! That would be great :lol

[King Darkness]

Hey Josh, when you sell your Obi let me know :)

[pixletwin]

:lol :lol :lol again.

[King Darkness]

:lol :lol :lol again.

:rock :rock :rock :rock :rock

:lol

[galactiboy]

Such a bastard :lol :lol :lol

[DarkKnight2k4]

I just realized that I never did show you guys my reworked Hulk PF. I further destroyed the pants and repainted the eyes to look a bit less crosseyed.

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs2/DSCN5027.jpg
http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs2/DSCN5024.jpg

Man I wish I could afford that. :(

Took a break from commissions today, after finishing another Myers and Roy late last night... I needed a "me" break. So when I got my Obi today, I used him to lift my creative spirits. It WORKED. I'm rearing to go now...

Check him out.. these are bad shots, they don't show all of the armor detail.. but I still wanted to share. :D

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs2/DSCN5029.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs2/DSCN5030.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs2/DSCN5031.jpg


http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs2/DSCN5034.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs2/DSCN5035.jpg

Wow ... don't even want to open mine now :o

[Freakazoid!]

Wow, DarkArtist. Your Obi Wan repaint, especially because of the "crystal clear" eyes, the lips better blending with the skin tone and most importantly, the eyebrows, improved him dramatically. The likeness looks perfect!

[DarkArtist81]

Thanks a million, guys! It was a surprisingly easy repaint. And since the skin tones were there, made my job a million times easier.

I hope Sideshow starts doing this with all of their stuff, it will make repainters lives MUCH easier. :rock

[The Craw]

nice weathering and painting of Obi!!!!

[DarkArtist81]

Thanks guys! I've been busy this week with school stuff. I had a speech, two papers and a test... so it took away from my work time. But, I am about to do some more stuff for you guys...

Also, I am working on my own custom Freddy... It probably won't be available to buy, except as possibly just making a glove or cast of the head....or a special order.

BUT, that being said.. I am going to be making the glove with bronze and aluminum sheet metal on top of bendy fingers and bits of leather.... so the glove is going to ROCK. :rock

I am going to alter a Springwood Slasher into a Freddy sculpt, should be fun... But I will have something on that maybe next month. Right now I am just planning stuff.

[orbitingx]

Great paint-up on Obi-Wan Josh....110% better :rock

[DarkArtist81]

thanks man!! :rock:rock:rock

[King Darkness]

When are you gonna sell me your Clonobi Josh?

[pixletwin]

:lol :lol :lol

again.

[King Darkness]

Shut you hole marc!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[pixletwin]

:lol :lol :lol

I meant "When are you selling your Clonobi to Chase Josh?"

:monkey3

[King Darkness]

:lol :lol :lol

I meant "When are you selling your Clonobi to Chase Josh?"

:monkey3


:lol :lol :lol :lol

:o

[LOTRFan]

Rorshach. :monkey3

[Reinhardt]

i can't wait to see your Freddy bro.

[MaulFan]

I love the kid on Christmas morning excitement you can read in Josh's posts about new horror ventures, it's makes things so much more exciting as a viewer.

[DarkArtist81]

I love the kid on Christmas morning excitement you can read in Josh's posts about new horror ventures, it's makes things so much more exciting as a viewer.

:lol Yeah, I love this stuff... It's fun to think of things like that, once you learn they can be done. I can't even imagine how cool a real metal and leather Freddy glove would be on a figure. :google

And no Chase, no Obi for you!! :lol

At least not yet. :D

Much more work coming from my shop this weekend guys! :rock

[King Darkness]

And no Chase, no Obi for you!! :lol

:monkey2 :monkey2 :monkey2 :monkey2



At least not yet.

:D :D :D :D :D

[DarkKnight2k4]

Rorshach. :monkey3

+1:chew

And maybe Joker :monkey3

[Sick Boy 82]

Any updates on the regular Jokers and the BR Jokers Josh??!! :monkey5

[DarkArtist81]

Any updates on the regular Jokers and the BR Jokers Josh??!! :monkey5

Indeed! I just put some coats on the heads I have ready to go.. I am going to get some green spray paint to do the vests, speedy style. And once I get that done, these should be a walk in the park.

The BR Jokers are going to take a bit more time, but I am convinced I can finish them quickly here soon.

Tonight I also got about halfway on all of my remaining Myers heads, hoping to finish them tomorrow and all of my Roy head painting duties.

[Buttmunch]

You know I can't wait to see how the Bank Robber Jokers turn out :D

[Sick Boy 82]

Indeed! I just put some coats on the heads I have ready to go.. I am going to get some green spray paint to do the vests, speedy style. And once I get that done, these should be a walk in the park.

The BR Jokers are going to take a bit more time, but I am convinced I can finish them quickly here soon.

Tonight I also got about halfway on all of my remaining Myers heads, hoping to finish them tomorrow and all of my Roy head painting duties.

SWEET!! Yeah, can't wait to see the finished BR Jokers!!

I'm not a big Halloween movie fan, but those figures are killer man!!!! Keep up the amazing work Josh!!

[DarkArtist81]

Thanks man! I cannot wait to eventually do my own Freddy and my own Leatherface... I have a lot of those that I will be doing down the road. Ash from Evil Dead 2 as well. :rock

[Sick Boy 82]

Now that is a series I could get behind!!!! Evil Dead rocks my socks!! :rock Bruce Campbell is a necro/zombie killing GOD!!!!

[sixtus_56]

Thanks man! I cannot wait to eventually do my own Freddy and my own Leatherface... I have a lot of those that I will be doing down the road. Ash from Evil Dead 2 as well. :rock


Evil Dead 2 Ash :rock:rock...Army of Darkness was a fun movie but Evil Dead 2 was just bad ass caint wait to see you Evil Dead 2 Ash Josh. if all goes well maybe can we expect to buy some Ash customs from you:D:D, that would be awsome with your weathering skills. would love to have an accurate Evil Dead 2 Ash specilly a DarkArtist redition. I think I remember reading that you were looking for the S-mart Ash head and Chainsaw hand for casting, were you able to get a hold of them Josh?

[uscmhicks]

Hi Josh , this is probably way ahead of what your planning but with the new Friday the 13th on the way , sideshow loosing the license ,and the trailer just being shown everywhere I feel nows the time to ask.
Are you planning a custom figure for the new movie ? :monkey3:D

[DarkArtist81]

To answer the question about Evil Dead 2 Ash, I DO have the head and Book of the Dead coming. I will be modifying the head to match ED2 and making a mold of both sides of the book so I can make a working book with actual pages inside. I still need the chainsaw though... but if I can't score one... I will just make one myself.

As for Jason, I AM working on a custom. I will have to have the coats made custom, as there are NO jackets out there close enough. Right now what is holding me back is the lack of facial reference. Once I get a shot of his actual face under that mask, it's DONE.

[uscmhicks]

awesome , I am really looking forward to the new movie. The trailer was done exceptionally well. Lets just hope it doesn't let us all down !.

[galactiboy]

Do you not have a Leatherface figure you could steal the chainsaw from?

I think if you had to buy one the Ash from AOD would be a good idea, you could just use that.

[sixtus_56]

Pm sent Josh :rock

[BlindVoyeur]

I love the kid on Christmas morning excitement you can read in Josh's posts about new horror ventures, it's makes things so much more exciting as a viewer.

If you really want to hear him get excited send him some prototype wip pictures an make it a joint project to make his crazy visions come true. :rotfl

http://www.proppics.com/Nightmare/wip1.jpg
http://www.proppics.com/Nightmare/wip2.jpg
http://www.proppics.com/Nightmare/wip3.jpg

[uscmhicks]

holy crap that looks awesome. :rock

[DarkArtist81]

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/freddyani-1.gifhttp://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/freddyani-1.gifhttp://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/freddyani-1.gifhttp://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/freddyani-1.gif

My jaw is still on the floor.... :google

[galactiboy]

Now that is damn sexy :rock :rock :rock

[BlindVoyeur]

No no no.... This is damn sexy :rotfl:rotfl:D

http://www.proppics.com/Nightmare/wip5.jpg
http://www.proppics.com/Nightmare/wip4.jpg

[galactiboy]

I stand corrected :lecture

:drool :drool :drool

[Voorhees27]

Now that is damn sexy :rock :rock :rock

Fancy that. :D

[DarkArtist81]

"Welcome to Prime Time, ^^^^^!" http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/freddyani-1.gif

Awesome.... just pure... awesome.

[DarkArtist81]

Well, I've done up a WIP Proto for pics... The head paint is almost done, just need eye tweaks and a few areas to be worked out... but the head is about there. The clothing was quickly tossed together. I will probably use the shirt, as it is pretty good. But the straps were just tossed on and the pants aren't the right color, and on top of that he is holding the wrong type of shottie... But... it's a WIP. I just wanted to share it with you guys...

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs2/DSCN5071.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs2/DSCN5072.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs2/DSCN5074.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs2/DSCN5075.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs2/DSCN5076.jpg

[DarkArtist81]

I also finished a few PF repairs for some folks and thought I would post them up. Repaired a chip on the neckline and a broken wing on Cap, and a broken lip and mask wing on Wolvie...

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs2/DSCN5077.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs2/DSCN5078.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs2/DSCN5079.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs2/DSCN5080.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs2/DSCN5081.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs2/DSCN5082.jpg

[IrishJedi]

VERY cool! :rock :rock :rock

[IrishJedi]

Hey, Josh... you have a pic of your latest work on Rorschach?

[DarkArtist81]

Hey, Josh... you have a pic of your latest work on Rorschach?

I will tomorrow! The first production run Rorschach will be done and ready to go. :rock

[Mesa]

Well, I've done up a WIP Proto for pics... The head paint is almost done, just need eye tweaks and a few areas to be worked out... but the head is about there. The clothing was quickly tossed together. I will probably use the shirt, as it is pretty good. But the straps were just tossed on and the pants aren't the right color, and on top of that he is holding the wrong type of shottie... But... it's a WIP. I just wanted to share it with you guys...

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs2/DSCN5071.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs2/DSCN5072.jpg]

Is it just me or does the head look a little out of scale (too large for this body)?

[DarkArtist81]

It's really just because of the standard Sideshow syndrome. I will probably have to use a HT body for this custom because of this. It's also because the shirt is so tight and the lack of a hand. Makes him look smaller than he really is.

[IrishJedi]

I will tomorrow! The first production run Rorschach will be done and ready to go. :rock

Suh-weet!! I must have one!!!!! :rock

[barryo]

:google on freddy's glove. that is just........i mean its so very.......um.......holy sh.....i have no words at the moment.......:D

[galactiboy]

Damn Josh, that Ash is badass! Now I know I don't need to bother with ever buying the Sideshow figure :rock :rock

[DarkArtist81]

:rock Thanks GB! Wait until it's done... It will be one of my best ever for sure. I can't wait.

And Barryo... I TOLD you bro... That glove is SICK!! :rock

[BlindVoyeur]

New update coming in t-minus 2 mins and counting..... :rotfl:rotfl

[DarkArtist81]

New update coming in t-minus 2 mins and counting..... :rotfl:rotfl

:banana:banana:banana:banana:banana

YAY!

[barryo]

And Barryo... I TOLD you bro... That glove is SICK!! :rock

yes you did & yes it is.........:rock

New update coming in t-minus 2 mins and counting..... :rotfl:rotfl

ahem.........:tap........................:lol

btw...........what will you do to give it an aged look?? paint or set it out and let it do it naturally?

[BlindVoyeur]

I didn't foget. I just got sidetracked. I have some diffents things that age metals to oxidize it of burn it and whatever. I play to weather it and make it look very authentic after the final one is built. And now the UPDATE .....

Thanks,
Ryan

[BlindVoyeur]

Ok. Here is the prototype almost finished. The leather glove came out a little small so I am re-working the pattern on that. Also my mini-fasteners will not be here till Tues or Weds so I can't fully rivet it together yet, but this was really just a pattern making test anyway. I am pleased with the way it turned out and can't wait to here Josh's re-action when he gets to slap one on his Freddy figue :D Anyway Here it is thus far.....

http://www.proppics.com/Nightmare/wip6.jpg
http://www.proppics.com/Nightmare/wip7.jpg
http://www.proppics.com/Nightmare/wip8.jpg
http://www.proppics.com/Nightmare/wip9.jpg
http://www.proppics.com/Nightmare/wip10.jpg
http://www.proppics.com/Nightmare/wip11.jpg
http://www.proppics.com/Nightmare/wip12.jpg
http://www.proppics.com/Nightmare/wip13.jpg
http://www.proppics.com/Nightmare/wip14.jpg