DarkArtist's Creations of DOOM! [Archive] - Page 7

figuremasterles

07-06-2007, 10:05 AM

Obi Wan always was a wiser man than most. Even Yoda.

Hence Qui-Gon's quote, about such. And, I have always thought he has a twinkle in his eye, not just a good guy, but one who understood much moe than he showed.
He was always willing to sacrifice. Not all of them did to the extent he did. He even gave his life (literally, and figureatively) for Luke, ie., for Anakin.
I have some trouble thinking of Obi Wan as evil, as he understands it more than many others did. I think he was too in control of himself to go over.

But, as a Padawan, yeah, he got mad at Maul. No doubt about it. That's about the only place a changeover to the Dark side could have realistically happened.

Older Obi-wan as evil though? Nah! Just a fun exercise and nothing more.
Good luck with it Josh. I am sure it will look cool though, whichever one you do. :D

Rogue Trooper

07-06-2007, 11:29 AM

Make a sith Qui-Gon, a sith who disgiused himself as a jedi to find the chosen one. Knowing what thw prophency really meant. He took him to the jedi temple to get permistion to train him knowing the council would say no. So he sacrificed himself for Sidious and they got someone real evil looking to kill him, so the jedi believe Maul was the sith lord. Knowing how much Obi-wan respectred his master, qui-gon's last words were to train the boy knowing that Obi-wan would fail anakin. Count Dooku was a sith who trained Qui-gon aswell.
At the end of ROTS i was hoping that qui-gon would be reveiled to actually be a sith. The phantom menace.

pixletwin

07-06-2007, 11:35 AM

....So he sacrificed himself for Sidious and they got someone real evil looking to kill him....

Sorry Ian. You lost me there. Aint no way a Sith would ever sacrifice himself. That contradicts the very core of what it means to be Sith.

Sorry Josh. :lol

abstractharmony

07-06-2007, 11:38 AM

Sorry for de-railing the thread...

Oops!

Back on topic - Josh is currently working on a head for me that I don't think he's ever painted before.

Am I right Josh?

That one with the old conehead?

DarkArtist81

07-07-2007, 12:25 AM

Oh yeah, Evil Obi is coming! As well as ol Conehead...:lol

Also finally made my own website... it's in my signature, check it out! :D

abstractharmony

07-07-2007, 03:27 AM

That's a nice little site J-Dawg!

Simple yet effective. Me likey.

I had also some some reason not recalled the AWESOME Modern Kurgan repaint. Absolutely fantastic.

pixletwin

07-07-2007, 08:14 AM

Oh yeah, Evil Obi is coming! As well as ol Conehead...:lol

Also finally made my own website... it's in my signature, check it out! :D

Very nice site Josh. I especially like the background shot. ;) :inlove

DarkArtist81

07-07-2007, 10:28 AM

Thanks guys! It's just a start, but I put it together all last night. I will be upgrading it soon, so keep an eye out. Just started with the basic package to get the ball rolling.

And thanks AH for the comments on the Kurgan, I had to give him some love. That one was always a favorite of mine. And Pix Ghost Anakin pics that Maulfan took were too amazing to not use. :rock

Xander

07-07-2007, 11:05 AM

DarkArtist81

07-07-2007, 11:11 AM

I'm guessing the conehead is Ki Adi Mundi, if so I'm curious to see how that comes out! Alo intrigued by this dark Obi-Wan. Kind of an opposite of the Light Vader from the ROTJ Infinties story. So that's a pretty neat concept.

Thanks Xander... and yes, the conehead is Ki Adi Mundi. As for Obi Wan, that Vader from Infinities was an inspiration to that in a way. I thought if they can do it that way, I can try this opposite direction. I've sculpted some straggling hair on his head to take away the neat and tidy appearance and am putting together his clothing bit by bit. Will start painting on it soon, so keep an eye out. :D

pjam

07-07-2007, 12:15 PM

Oh yeah, Evil Obi is coming! As well as ol Conehead...:lol

Also finally made my own website... it's in my signature, check it out! :D

You go Bro. Nice to see some of my stuff you did for me in there. :D

venakin skywalker

07-07-2007, 12:24 PM

still amazed at the anakin josh.. thanks bro.

nice site BTW.

http://i168.photobucket.com/albums/u172/medicomkid/Picture022.jpg
http://i168.photobucket.com/albums/u172/medicomkid/Picture023.jpg
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figuremasterles

07-07-2007, 12:40 PM

Rock on Josh! I love your new site!
That's more like it!

I will post a link in my site asap! Thanks for the one to mine in your's! Means more than I can say bro!

Proud of you man. I love this! You're kicking some! :rock

Rogue Trooper

07-07-2007, 03:03 PM

That zombie is mental! Really freaks me out. Could you do a picture of the 2 501st clone on the either side of anakin, Operation Knightfall.

Cool site, nice to see some stuff i ain't seen before and the black and white background is wicked.

DarkArtist81

07-07-2007, 05:03 PM

Thanks guys! More updates pm the site tonight, added a bunch of pages.... and Man do I wish I still had the Clones at the house... I would post it if I could... that would be awesome. :rock

King Darkness

07-07-2007, 05:07 PM

Awesome site Josh!!!

galactiboy

07-08-2007, 11:22 AM

Great site Josh :rock :rock :rock

pjam

07-08-2007, 11:57 AM

Thanks guys! More updates pm the site tonight, added a bunch of pages.... and Man do I wish I still had the Clones at the house... I would post it if I could... that would be awesome. :rock

Josh, if you haven't done so already you may want to consider making pages based on genre....:cool:

DarkArtist81

07-08-2007, 03:08 PM

Josh, if you haven't done so already you may want to consider making pages based on genre....:cool:

Thanks guys! I just added a Horror page, Heroes and Villains, Star Wars, Scifi and also a guestbook & Blog. Still a work in progress but will keep updating as time goes by, so feel free to come and check it out.. It's my first, so I'm learning as I go.

The ill Jedi

07-08-2007, 03:21 PM

Your own site, Awesome Josh!! :rock

I'll be watching it very closely!

DarkArtist81

07-09-2007, 03:59 PM

Just added a LOTR section and a whole lot of content on my site, just letting you guys know. Also will be posting a big painting update soon, been really busy lately...:rock

DarkArtist81

07-09-2007, 08:57 PM

Here are some in work shots of some current work... And Supes right before he got his first coat. Also the Gollum is on the first coat here, just a basic cover up tone... not the finished product or even close...:lol

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs/DSCN3005.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs/DSCN3007.jpg

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http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs/DSCN3010.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs/DSCN3011.jpg

darthCipan

07-09-2007, 09:14 PM

Always great to see your repaint Josh. Keep us updated :)

MaulFan

07-09-2007, 09:17 PM

Josh, I'm sure he'll look great when you're done, but I'm curious, what prompted you to repaint Boromir?

DarkArtist81

07-09-2007, 09:20 PM

Josh, I'm sure he'll look great when you're done, but I'm curious, what prompted you to repaint Boromir?

:lol

Just so he would fit in with the rest. And I wanted the beard to be thinner and the eyes to not look so blank. It's a sickness....:lol

MaulFan

07-09-2007, 09:23 PM

:lol

Just so he would fit in with the rest. And I wanted the beard to be thinner and the eyes to not look so blank. It's a sickness....:lol

Well Like I said, I'm sure he'll look great when you're done. As for Faramir, doesn't it feel so good when you throw that first flesh coat on and unveil the nice sculpt :)

DarkArtist81

07-09-2007, 09:24 PM

Well Like I said, I'm sure he'll look great when you're done. As for Faramir, doesn't it feel so good when you throw that first flesh coat on and unveil the nice sculpt :)

It really does!! It's immediately recognizable as soon as the paint goes on. Insane.

MaulFan

07-09-2007, 09:29 PM

It helps having the hair off too, there's no good way to accomplish the style of hair many of the men had in LOTR, and the way Sideshow does it works nice I think, but at times I think it distorts the size/shape of the face, so when you take off Faramir's hair, it helps him look thinner too, which is key.

Captain Faramir

07-09-2007, 11:22 PM

I can't wait to see what you do with it Josh! One of the things that impresses me most about the sculpt is the hair. I was dreading how they would pull it off, but they did a beautiful job--I can't say enough good things about that sculpt. It's a lot better when it's lighter, too. Faramir was a redhead, not blond nor brunette. It's really key to his look that he have the fairer skin and lighter hair. I'm easgerly awaiting photos of what people do with this!

Reinhardt

07-10-2007, 09:30 AM

DarkArtist81

07-10-2007, 03:17 PM

that's my supes!! woohoo! i can't wait to see what you do with him. I love your supes so much and it's like night and day from the factory paint job.

any issues with supes? he came in perfect condition? i need to leave feedback for the ebay seller. thanks!

Yep, that is him!! And he arrived in pristine, perfect condition. I'm already excited to see where he ends up when I am finished with him. :rock

gdb

07-10-2007, 04:01 PM

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs/DSCN3010.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs/DSCN3011.jpg

I'm starting to think you may be right about the first superman head sculpt being better. It's shocking what a repaint can do over the factory job.

EVILFACE

07-10-2007, 04:25 PM

Not to steal your thunder, but what clothes are you using on Reese?

Reinhardt

07-10-2007, 05:03 PM

Yep, that is him!! And he arrived in pristine, perfect condition. I'm already excited to see where he ends up when I am finished with him. :rock

:rock:rock:rock:rock:rock:rock:rock

DarkArtist81

07-10-2007, 09:36 PM

Not to steal your thunder, but what clothes are you using on Reese?

I am using the Reese shirt and pants, repainted Nike's and soon to be dyed SSC Modern Connor Trench.

And I finished Boromir tonight... will post pics tomorrow... too late for it tonight.

DarkArtist81

07-11-2007, 05:27 PM

As promised.... Boromir pics! I'm really happy with him, love the way he turned out. I can now put him on the shelf without feeling like I'm slacking. I will probably do the Elven cloak eventually, but for now... I like him without it.

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs/DSCN3012.jpg

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Cocoboloboy

07-11-2007, 05:54 PM

I like that Boromir Josh. Much better than Mr. Cherry Cheeks that I've got.:D

Entropy Chicken

07-11-2007, 06:06 PM

Boromir's looking good DA, though a bit difficult to see detail what with the yellow lighting. I can't wait to repaint my Boromir.

Xander

07-11-2007, 06:14 PM

I really like that Boromir!!! Looks so much better without all the red around his eyes! Also the outfit looks better than I've seenn, did you do anything to it? Seems like it hangs better or something! Love the third pic where he has this "What?!?" expression!:chew

jedibear

07-11-2007, 06:27 PM

Interesting job DarkArtist...you certainly gave him an attitude...those eyes are great.

On your photos...are the overt orange tones to them intentional? It's interesting but I'm curious how your Boromir looks under more "natural" lighting...

He looks cool though...

DarkArtist81

07-11-2007, 08:24 PM

Thanks for the comments guys... Yeah, the lighting kept coming up like that... so I kept trying new backgrounds. But no matter what I did, they came up yellow toned. I will try and take some nicer pics tomorrow, hopefully some of them will come out ok. If anything, soon I will be buying a better lamp so that should help out a lot.

Also to answer your question Xander, nothing done to the clothing, just good old fashioned "futzing". I did darken the leather bits on the belts and such, just to make it look more lived in and less new. Boromir being as he is, there was no need to do any heavy weathering.... which was nice.

Anyway, I did redo a few things on my Aragorn tonight, so I thought I would share that with you guys. Also a pic of the damn near finished Luke..

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs/DSCN3043.jpg

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jedibear

07-11-2007, 08:49 PM

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs/DSCN3043.jpg

Very nice DarkArtist...very nice.

DarkArtist81

07-11-2007, 08:59 PM

Very nice DarkArtist...very nice.

Thanks man! I think I found out what was causing the problem... my camera's lighting setting was off, so yeah... probably been the cause for a long long time.

Better pics tomorrow...:lol

I really do love that Boromir though, probably my favorite LOTR figure right now. Very well done and I love the repaint. :D

galactiboy

07-11-2007, 09:03 PM

Thanks man! I think I found out what was causing the problem... my camera's lighting setting was off, so yeah... probably been the cause for a long long time.

Hmmm... you don't say? I seem to remember a post about this by some concerned board member... now who could it have been? :lol

Quick question are you using any tungsten correction for your pictures... some of the shots are a bit yellow which is usually due to lightbulbs. You can get rid of it by changing the setting on your camera (if it has it) or of course getting non-tungsten bulbs.

DarkArtist81

07-11-2007, 09:05 PM

Hmmm... you don't say? I seem to remember a post about this by some concerned board member... now who could it have been? :lol

:lol:lol:lol:lol

Proof positive that most of the time I am on this board I am damn near half asleep...:rotfl

Reinhardt

07-11-2007, 09:09 PM

great stuff Josh!! Love the expression on Boromir.

Do you have some before and after pics of him?

venakin skywalker

07-11-2007, 10:22 PM

trust me guys, and no offense josh...the pictures just doesn't do him justice. All his stuff looks 1000x better and detailed on hand... I try my best to capture the coolness..

http://i168.photobucket.com/albums/u172/medicomkid/Picture030-1.jpg
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DarkArtist81

07-12-2007, 08:18 PM

Thanks Venny...:lol

Here is some of the stuff WIP on the desk that I thought I would share.

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/DSCN3051.jpg

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MaulFan

07-12-2007, 08:20 PM

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/DSCN3052.jpg

HOLY ****!!!

:google:google:google

DarkArtist81

07-12-2007, 08:26 PM

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/DSCN3052.jpg

HOLY ****!!!

:google:google:google

:rotfl:lol:rotfl:lol

Yeah, I'm really happy with how that one is turning out. It's about 80% done. Really loving painting that sculpt. :rock

Xander

07-12-2007, 08:35 PM

Great stuff! Really like the Clone Wars Anakin. Very neat idea!!! And the Tom Hanks is outstanding! Who's the one with the bandana? Looks like Solid Snake or even Ryu from Street Fighter.

DarkArtist81

07-12-2007, 08:40 PM

Great stuff! Really like the Clone Wars Anakin. Very neat idea!!! And the Tom Hanks is outstanding! Who's the one with the bandana? Looks like Solid Snake or even Ryu from Street Fighter.

Thanks Xander... Yeah, the bandana guy is Solid Snake. The tank top headless guy is a John McClane in the works, Captain Miller, H2 Terminator, TPM Obi, Hicks, Evil Obi, John McClane, Anakin, Bruce Willis, Snake and Apone. :chew

gdb

07-12-2007, 08:40 PM

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/DSCN3051.jpg

I love your in progress shots! Especially the head count shots. It reminds of watching the doughnuts being made at Krispy Kreme back when I could eat gluten... ah, yummy, yummy gluten.

When you feel like investing in yourself, a better camera with a macro and a Dremel, my friend. :D

Is that anyone's Obi by any chance?

DarkArtist81

07-12-2007, 08:43 PM

Thanks man... Unfortunately that is another's Obi. I STILL have not gotten yours from Daniel. He said he was going to be shipping yours and Abstract's out to me and I haven't heard a thing since, no update or anything. I don't know what is going on. I hope he gets it straight soon though, it's been a loooong time and I still haven't gotten anything. :monkey2

And I WILL be soon getting a Dremel, no new camera yet... but at least a Dremel.

gdb

07-12-2007, 08:46 PM

:monkey2:monkey2:monkey2:monkey2:monkey2:monkey2

MaulFan

07-12-2007, 08:47 PM

:rotfl:lol:rotfl:lol

Yeah, I'm really happy with how that one is turning out. It's about 80% done. Really loving painting that sculpt. :rock

You're not done??? :eek

DarkArtist81

07-12-2007, 08:49 PM

You're not done??? :eek

Nope... close, but still got some skin detail, eyes and final hair detail before it's finished. Only then will it be done. :lol

And you can bet pics will be EVERYWHERE when that day comes... :D

MaulFan

07-12-2007, 08:50 PM

You wouldn't happen to have a spare Stoner/Hicks head I could buy do ya?

DarkArtist81

07-12-2007, 08:56 PM

You wouldn't happen to have a spare Stoner/Hicks head I could buy do ya?

Unfortunately no, the only one I have ever had was the one I bought for my Hicks. I've painted a buttload of them, but only ever had the one. I'll keep an eye out for one though, I think I might be able to find you one.... :monkey1

bwayne

07-12-2007, 09:17 PM

I see a few of my heads in that pic.

:chew:chew:chew:chew:chew:chew

To answer the question about the Stoner head, there is a seller on ebay who goes by the name yoshiishi who seems to sell these alot. I bought one for about 10 shipped. The price went up each time this guy sold one. I haven't seen him sell any lately, but you never know.

BTW Josh, you seem to get better with each repaint you post. Great work.

MaulFan

07-12-2007, 09:35 PM

Unfortunately no, the only one I have ever had was the one I bought for my Hicks. I've painted a buttload of them, but only ever had the one. I'll keep an eye out for one though, I think I might be able to find you one.... :monkey1

Thanks Josh! If you do come accross one, I'd happily pay for it to get the DA touch too! :)

figuremasterles

07-14-2007, 07:10 AM

Just thought I'd share this...
Josh made it over safe and sound yesterday, he's crashed out in the guest room right now, so I feel I can sneak in and post this before our hanging out continues...(He's here for a couple of days...)

He brought a boatload of his work with him. About ten figures or so. Let me tell you guys....his stuff, seen in person, ROCKS! :rock

His Russian girl from the Challenge, WICKED! Absolutely cool! Much cooler in person than in photos, and she looked cool in photos! She has so much character.

His Aragorn and Boromir...AWESOME! His Aragorn's eyes!!!...man, the fellow has worked hard and really done a superb job of making this guy just utterly kick some! Awesome stuff to see in hand!

His painted Shocktrooper...WOW! Those Medi figures kick serious a$$ anyway, but to see and hold one, after only having had Hasbro guys, and then as a Shock, well, let me tell you, there's nice old cars, and there's Ferraris, and that is one smoking Ferrari of a figure! His paint is superb!

His Zombie with the head dangling, too crazy man! You need to see it in person with it's soft, squishy brains...:lol

There's other stuff, and I hope to get pics of them all and some combo shots with some of mine (His Russian with my Chicks!), so hang loose for more cool stuff soon.

But yeah, guys, Josh is rocking! He is doing some utterly amazing work. Proud to know him and be able to see his growth as an artist in person. :D

RogueJedi30

07-14-2007, 04:19 PM

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WOW Josh, Luke is looking awsome! :rock I know your putting a lot of time and effort into him and it is greatly appreciated. Can't wait to see him in person, all this talk about how the pictures not doing your work justice is getting me even more excitied. I also see my Obi is looking great, seriously, just the small picture in your works in progress shot, he's looking fantastic. If you get a chance I'd love to see another shot of the two heads together with your new picture taking skills :D. Have fun with Les, and hope to hear from you soon

DarkArtist81

07-16-2007, 01:28 PM

Thanks for the superb writeup Les.... it's an amazing feeling when your mentors love your work and hold it in high esteem. I feel very proud to have come this far, and all thanks to your help. :rock

And guys... I just put up my Zombie on Ebay... bid away..:D

http://sideshowcollectors.com/forums/showthread.php?p=504017#post504017

DarkArtist81

07-16-2007, 09:18 PM

Here's more shot of the in work Gollum bust... still coming... got a lot more too, but didn't have time to shoot a lot. :lol

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs/DSCN3083.jpg

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DarkArtist81

07-17-2007, 08:16 PM

Here are some more in work shots of a Terminator I am doing for a forum member and the Frontline Miller....:rock

Damn near finished, just a little bit more on the Miller and a good bit more on the Arnold.

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs/DSCN3087.jpg

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Bannister

07-17-2007, 08:28 PM

pixletwin

07-17-2007, 08:29 PM

That Tom Hanks is awesome Josh. I really like how you did his stubble. Outstanding work! :rock

How is Ani?

JustinLuck

07-17-2007, 08:32 PM

Wow DA, I think that Captain Miller is your best paint app yet. Great work!!!

gdb

07-17-2007, 08:33 PM

DarkArtist81

07-17-2007, 08:34 PM

That Tom Hanks is awesome Josh. I really like how you did his stubble. Outstanding work! :rock

How is Ani?

Thanks guys! Yeah, Gollum is getting there, bit by bit...Freaking me out in my kitchen...:lol

And Pix, Anakin is coming along too... just gave him a coat today and should be further along later this week. Right now I am just hitting each head one at a time and trying my best to finish one or two a night to get back on track. Should have an update at the weekend. :rock

The ill Jedi

07-17-2007, 09:26 PM

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WOW!! Cpt. Miller looks amazing Josh!! :clap :bow

sunohc

07-17-2007, 10:37 PM

wow josh!

i love the terminator one!
fantastic painting . . . I can't believe you managed to paint the blood/metal/skin part so well!

Reinhardt

07-18-2007, 05:02 AM

outstanding work Josh!! Both are awesome. I love the bruise/cut on Miller's neck. Great touch. :monkey5:monkey5

Dark_Spidey

07-18-2007, 10:47 AM

Both Arnold and Miller look ALIVE! Can't believe my eyes! Incredible work Josh!
You'd deserve to be called FigureMaster Josh ;)

Xander

07-18-2007, 04:36 PM

:eek WOW! That Miller looks amazing! I was just watching that again yesterday. Can't get over how spot-on the paint is! Great stuff, DA!!!

DarkArtist81

07-18-2007, 05:26 PM

Thanks a lot guys.... I know a lot of the other guys can echo my feelings on this sculpt (Miller), it's fantastic to paint... practically paints itself! :lol

I watched the movie and the bit I wanted to capture was in the beginning right after the Normandy landing. He was so filthy, but the thing I damn near forgot was that the top of his forehead was almost clean because of the helmet. He had this line on his forehead, so I included it. It's silly, but it's just that little touch that makes it all the more fun for me. :D

And Arnold, I have been wanting to paint that one for a loooong time. So it was a no brainer that I would attack it headfirst and go straight for the gore. I still have a touch or two to do, hair and a bit on the cheek cut to dim it down a bit. Got a lot of reference even though it was only in the film for a minute or so...

Grange Wallis

07-19-2007, 06:06 PM

DarkArtist81

07-19-2007, 07:14 PM

Hey Josh, Your Miller is amazing! I'm going to have to get some paints and brushes because I've got the head coming from Longbow next week. Can't wait!

Also that Terminator is coming a long really nicely! Is that only the base blood? Because it looks really screen accurate!

Thanks man.... Yeah, I can't wait to see what you do with Miller. It's one Hell of a fun sculpt to paint! :rock

And Terminator is about 80% done, going to do just a tad of an update to the less damaged side of the face. Add some light bruising and stuff. But the other side is pretty much finished. Used a lot of reference of both the arnold makeup and the animatronic head. I did bloody it up just a tad more, but I like doing that. :lol

RD13

07-20-2007, 10:14 AM

Nice looking stuff !

DarkArtist81

07-20-2007, 01:03 PM

Thanks RD! It's cool to see a fellow FL Freak on the site! Glad you like my work bro, very much appreciate the comments. :rock

Wor-Gar

07-20-2007, 01:30 PM

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs/DSCN3094.jpg

That's insane! I'm blown away. Miller even has the 2 nicks on his neck. Best Miller/Hanks I've ever seen. And that Terminator is really creepy... in a good way.

WELL DONE!

DarkArtist81

07-20-2007, 02:19 PM

That's insane! I'm blown away. Miller even has the 2 nicks on his neck. Best Miller/Hanks I've ever seen. And that Terminator is really creepy... in a good way.

WELL DONE!

Thanks a lot Wor-Gar! It means a lot man, really put a lot of effort into Miller. I wanted the cuts to look really painful and not really clean. It's a little more pronounced on my paint than in the film... but I like it. And now I am all set and ready for the parts to arrive next week so I can mount this sucker! Getting a Dremel this weekend, so that should help too. :rock

DarkArtist81

07-21-2007, 09:41 PM

Here are a few update shots... some in work shots of Evil Obi-Wans' costume and some shots of some recently dyed Reese coats. Also threw another good shot of TPM Obi.

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs/DSCN3112.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs/DSCN3113.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs/DSCN3115.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs/DSCN3116.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs/DSCN3100.jpg

abstractharmony

07-22-2007, 06:41 AM

Where did ya get the Casino Royale stand?

Also - has my Obi head arrived yet from Daniel?

superactionguy

07-22-2007, 07:35 AM

Awesome stuff Josh, keep it up!

DarkArtist81

07-22-2007, 09:05 AM

Where did ya get the Casino Royale stand?

Also - has my Obi head arrived yet from Daniel?

I made it.... :monkey3

And yes... FINALLY!! The head is here and in work!! :rock:rock:rock

So glad it finally showed up, now I can finish your stuff and get it back out to you.

figuremasterles

07-22-2007, 11:24 AM

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs/DSCN3112.jpg

This is looking VERY interesting dear friend! Not sure how I feel about it, and that is what makes it a compelling piece. Conjectural Star Wars....

BTW, love the CR stand. How'd you do that? Paint it by hand? Not bad!

MaulFan

07-22-2007, 12:37 PM

I agree with Les, Josh, there's something eerily unsettling about seeing Obi-Wan so Dark Side after coming to love him for the honor and heroism he demonstrated on screen, but as Les said, that does make it all the more interesting a piece, and as far as execution, I think your approach is the best way to convert Old Ben to evil. Look forward to seeing more.

Darth Sheba

07-22-2007, 01:37 PM

DarkArtist81

07-22-2007, 09:08 PM

Thanks guys... I know it feels wrong, but should be interesting to say the least when it is finished...

Here are some finished shots of the Terminator, in work shots of John McClain, Reese and the finished "Jawless Ron" stand.

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/DSCN3119.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/DSCN3120.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/DSCN3121.jpg

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http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/DSCN3126.jpg

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MaulFan

07-22-2007, 09:54 PM

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/DSCN3128.jpg

Get out....

Great job Josh, looks fantastic, look forward to seeing it on a body.

gdb

07-23-2007, 02:01 PM

Hey, has my head arrived yet from Sunohc?

DarkArtist81

07-23-2007, 03:30 PM

Hey, has my head arrived yet from Sunohc?

Not yet... I got AH's but still no word on yours. I'm watching that mailbox like a hawk... I hope it catches me unaware like AH's did. I'll be sure to keep you informed man...:rock

Dark_Spidey

07-23-2007, 04:22 PM

That's some amazing work Josh. The Terminator looks terrifying! Reese is gonna piss his pants when he sees that :lol Awesome!

DarkArtist81

07-23-2007, 09:14 PM

Thanks DS! I really wanted him to be freaky looking... as scary as I remember it anyway...:lol

Here are some finished Obi shots for RogueJedi and a couple in work on a few items...:D

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs/DSCN3130.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs/DSCN3133.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs/DSCN3134.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs/DSCN3137.jpg

Xander

07-23-2007, 09:17 PM

I'm interested to see that Ducard/Ra's head finished. I saw it on ebay a couple weeks ago. I a nice sculpt indeed!!! Great work on all so far!

figuremasterles

07-23-2007, 10:09 PM

I'm interested to see that Ducard/Ra's head finished. I saw it on ebay a couple weeks ago. I a nice sculpt indeed!!! Great work on all so far!

I got one coming too. I have to have my Batman villains set! Now, if only someone would do a Cillian Murphy....

Great works Josh!

abstractharmony

07-24-2007, 02:12 AM

I got AH's but still no word on yours. :rock

Yeah Bwoy!

Young Obi and Ol' Conehead rocking the house!!!!!

:rock

Dark_Spidey

07-24-2007, 07:26 AM

Josh you got a PM.

bwayne

07-24-2007, 02:33 PM

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs/DSCN3133.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs/DSCN3134.jpg

Duckard/Ras looks awesome. I can't wait for it to be finihed.

:chew :chew :chew :chew

DarkArtist81

07-24-2007, 03:21 PM

Duckard/Ras looks awesome. I can't wait for it to be finihed.

:chew :chew :chew :chew

Glad you like it bro! I was painting the Obi and Batman Begins was on TV so I used that reference and did the hair base and the beard bits. It was serendipitous! I really like how it turned out, I layered about 5 different colors in that beard to get the gray transition right on the sides, as well as the fade under the bottom lip. I'm really excited to finish it now! :rock

JustinLuck

07-24-2007, 03:37 PM

I really like Liam's signature nose on the sculpt which is sadly missing on the Qui-Gon portrait.

bwayne

07-24-2007, 05:55 PM

This is shaping up to be a great day. You are doing an awesome job on my stuff and Les is almost done with the stuff I sent him. :rock

figuremasterles

07-24-2007, 10:22 PM

This is shaping up to be a great day. You are doing an awesome job on my stuff and Les is almost done with the stuff I sent him. :rock

You bet! Working as hard as I can, on your's and other's too!

Josh, your Ras is looking sweet, my man! I got my Liam head in the other day, and I am working on it, as I paint all these others. Gathering me a full on custom setup for him too...in full on Ice sword workout mode!
But your head looks terrific! I am so glad to see the fire that was set within us last visit, still burns bright for us both!

Rock on bro! :rock

And congrats on your recent custom figure sales!

metaphorge

07-25-2007, 05:26 AM

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs/DSCN3133.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs/DSCN3134.jpg

Okay, now that just rocks. I'll have to track myself down one of those as well.

bwayne

07-25-2007, 06:43 AM

Okay, now that just rocks. I'll have to track myself down one of those as well.

The seller I got it from goes by the name miketek-net on ebay. He doesn't have anything for sale now, but when he does he has about 5 of each head he sells.

Gruff Old Bear

07-25-2007, 08:11 AM

Or you can email him: mike@miketek.net, or visit his website, http://www.miketek.net.

While you're at it, ask him whether he'll ever release the Andy Bergholtz Mad Max head.

nash

07-25-2007, 02:16 PM

those look great Josh!!

just curious, how far back on the queue am I?

pixletwin

07-25-2007, 02:20 PM

those look great Josh!!

just curious, how far back on the queue am I?

:monkey1:monkey1:monkey1:monkey1

DarkArtist81

07-25-2007, 05:25 PM

those look great Josh!!

just curious, how far back on the queue am I?

:lol Don't worry man.... not too far down... About halfway down the list. :D

nash

07-25-2007, 05:51 PM

:lol Don't worry man.... not too far down... About halfway down the list. :D

no worries, was just curious as im sure you got a lot of work to do! lol

keep em coming :rock:rock

pixletwin

07-25-2007, 05:53 PM

Any chance of some in progress shots? :o

(by the way, I am still waiting for Faramir from Memnoch21. As soon as I get him I'll ship the Dead Doc to you).

DarkArtist81

07-26-2007, 09:08 PM

Progress shots very soon Pix! For now here is the put together Miller, minus new hands and weathering....:D

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs/DSCN3159.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs/DSCN3160.jpg

metaphorge

07-26-2007, 09:55 PM

The seller I got it from goes by the name miketek-net on ebay. He doesn't have anything for sale now, but when he does he has about 5 of each head he sells.
Thanks! I'll keep an eye out.
Or you can email him: mike@miketek.net, or visit his website, http://www.miketek.net.

While you're at it, ask him whether he'll ever release the Andy Bergholtz Mad Max head.
I'll do that as well... also, thank!

metaphorge

07-26-2007, 09:58 PM

Hey Josh, did you get my PM (about mulder etc.)?

Doctor T

07-26-2007, 10:03 PM

Nice stuff DA! :rock2

figuremasterles

07-27-2007, 08:03 AM

Nice Miller DA! What pants are those?

die

07-27-2007, 08:56 AM

That Miller is looking good!!!!

DarkArtist81

07-27-2007, 09:58 AM

Thanks guys, that is ALL the stuff from the DID figure that just came out. Haven't yet checked for ultimate accuracy, just put the head on and packed on the gear! :lol

venakin skywalker

07-27-2007, 10:54 PM

hope I'm already on the list! gonna ship everything out tomorrow.

venakin skywalker

07-28-2007, 12:35 PM

shipped josh!! I think it'll be there monday/tuesday.

when you do get to my headsculpts josh make sure you paint snake kinda pale, with bags under his eyes.. with not a full beard, but a lighter one. also make the hair as detailed as possible..

http://ps2media.ign.com/ps2/image/article/513/513785/metal-gear-solid-3-snake-eater-200405110800793.jpg

and superman with his eyes in the same exact position. wolverine do what you want with that one.. as for bruce wayne make his hair very dark, and make him as realistic as possible.. as thats my favorite of the bunch.

DarkArtist81

07-28-2007, 02:00 PM

Not a problem Ven! I am painting a Snake right now, so you will probably see that one first... so let me know what you liked and did not like about it so I can make yours closer to the one of your dreams! :rock

And thanks again....

Dark_Spidey

07-28-2007, 02:26 PM

Is it your croc cap Snake you're gonna have repainted Ven?

venakin skywalker

07-28-2007, 10:19 PM

yup!!:lol:lol:lol

DarkArtist81

07-28-2007, 11:21 PM

Hey guys! Thought I would show a few works in progress and the finished Clone Wars Anakin for AbstractHarmony.... :rock

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs/DSCN3170.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs/DSCN3171.jpg

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http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs/DSCN3179.jpg

xenoviper

07-29-2007, 01:43 AM

Man.... those are great!!

abstractharmony

07-29-2007, 06:13 AM

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs/DSCN3171.jpg

[http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs/DSCN3175.jpg

AWESOME!!!!!!!!

I hadn't realise that Ol' Conehead was a Ball joint. Could you dremel that down for me so's that I can stick it to SSC neckpost?

They lookAMAZING as ever Josh.

Thanks a bunch.

Now...What else, can I have Josh paint which is a little unusual....Hmm...Ah, I know....

(You'll have to wait and see what arrives in the post dude....)

LOL

venakin skywalker

07-29-2007, 09:13 AM

just scored a new GL body bronze on the bay for bruce wayne.. josh what do you think? paint the whole body or just leave it and try to match the color?

DarkArtist81

07-29-2007, 11:16 AM

AWESOME!!!!!!!!

I hadn't realise that Ol' Conehead was a Ball joint. Could you dremel that down for me so's that I can stick it to SSC neckpost?

They lookAMAZING as ever Josh.

Thanks a bunch.

Now...What else, can I have Josh paint which is a little unusual....Hmm...Ah, I know....

(You'll have to wait and see what arrives in the post dude....)

LOL

Thanks a bunch! Anakin just came together for me yesterday, finished him up and am glad to move on to the rest of your stuff as Anakin is like an entire project in an of himself. Same thing happened the last time I did one, took me months to finish! :lol

As for Ki-Adi, no problem... I was thinking of asking you anyway, because that neck is not going to work out for anyting except that Hasbro body. So consider it done! Looking forward to seeing what "unusual" stuff you are sending.... :monkey5

And Venny... Depends on how Bruce will be displayed.. Is he going to be in a suit or what? Cause if he is going to be shirtless it would probably be best to paint the body... at least I would think. It's a major pain to try and match factory plastic colors.

bwayne

07-29-2007, 11:56 AM

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs/DSCN3177.jpg

Great work as usual. I can't wait for these to be finished.

P.S. Now I am sorry I didn't send the box for the RAH symb. Spidey. Wish you could have got more.

venakin skywalker

07-29-2007, 12:27 PM

And Venny... Depends on how Bruce will be displayed.. Is he going to be in a suit or what? Cause if he is going to be shirtless it would probably be best to paint the body... at least I would think. It's a major pain to try and match factory plastic colors.

I think I might do training bruce
http://www.fwooshnet.com/mag/thickbats4.jpg

or the bruce when hes in the batcave.. with the olive shirt and jeans.. but then I need the Takara harness again..

hmmm.... I think no matter what I need it painted.. because I think I'm going to do the batcave version.

what do you think josh? which version should I make?

venakin skywalker

07-29-2007, 12:30 PM

BTW josh, can I just ship it directly to you? instead of it having to come to me? will that work on ebay?

I think I'm just gonna ship it to my address first.. then ship it loose to you.

DarkArtist81

07-29-2007, 03:53 PM

Great work as usual. I can't wait for these to be finished.

P.S. Now I am sorry I didn't send the box for the RAH symb. Spidey. Wish you could have got more.

Thanks man. I really do appreciate that, because damn those eyes were hard to get to! :lol

And it's cool about Spidey, I damn near didn't sell it just out of principal. (Having got it from you in such a great deal). But I needed the cash so bad and it was the only thing that did not have a concrete spot in my collection... :monkey2

And Venny, however you wish to have it done... I can paint the body with no problems at all... so that's always cool. :rock

figuremasterles

07-29-2007, 09:07 PM

Just amazed at all your latest work Josh! :rock

DarkArtist81

07-29-2007, 09:11 PM

Thanks Les! It's been really great lately... :rock

Here are some shots of a Battle Damaged Bust for Nash, about 99% done...

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs/DSCN3184.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs/DSCN3180.jpg

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http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs/DSCN3183.jpg

nash

07-29-2007, 10:01 PM

Holy crap that looks great J! perfect amount of weathering! I really cant wait to see what you do with the shadow clone :).

Just curious, did you miss those 3 rectangular slots on the front of the belt? I think those are supposed to be colored green as well. Unless that is part of the 1% that needs finishing :monkey5. Top notch as always bro! Thanks for the update.

figuremasterles

07-29-2007, 10:28 PM

Nice dingin' dude! Looks a whole lot better than before!

DarkArtist81

07-30-2007, 09:06 PM

Holy crap that looks great J! perfect amount of weathering! I really cant wait to see what you do with the shadow clone .

Just curious, did you miss those 3 rectangular slots on the front of the belt? I think those are supposed to be colored green as well. Unless that is part of the 1% that needs finishing . Top notch as always bro! Thanks for the update.

D'OH!

Yep, missed those... Well, that's one good reason to post here always before shipping... It's kind of like submitting to QA...:lol

Oh, big development today guys... A project I have been working on for a looong time is finally damn near complete and I wanted to share my joy with you all! Here is my 90% finished Custom Indy.... Just needs a tiny bit of touch up and coat/hat weathering.

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs/DSCN3188.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs/DSCN3186.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs/DSCN3187.jpg

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http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs/DSCN3190.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs/DSCN3191.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs/DSCN3192.jpg

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http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs/DSCN3196.jpg

figuremasterles

07-30-2007, 09:52 PM

WOW! Let me be the first to congratulate you Josh!
15 years ago, it took me nearly two years and tons of gathering and experimentation to do what you just did in what, a month or less! WOW!
How gathering times have changed for customizers!

How does it feel? To have an Indy? Great, no?
He looks super! Enjoy him dude! He rocks! :rock

Oh, and KEEP this one! :D

Dark_Spidey

07-31-2007, 05:25 AM

Wow great Indy Josh! No need for HT to make one now:monkey5

Btw, check your PMs ;)

DarkArtist81

07-31-2007, 05:37 AM

Thanks guys! Yeah, this one I will most certainly keep! It feels great to have an Indy of my own.... Will post more pics tonight when I really finish it.

DS...PM replied! :duff

Reinhardt

07-31-2007, 05:42 AM

that indy is awesome!!!! the amount of detail in there is unbelievable. fabulous work man! one thing - where the head neck meets the body... there is a gap there. not much can be done there eh? unless you give him a necklace or something (which he didn't wear)

outside of that (which is out of your control), the thing is PERFECT!!

Murderofcrows71

07-31-2007, 06:09 AM

Great work again my friend, your Indy and mine look fairly the same. Here's hoping the Sideshow one blows them all out of the water.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v202/Murderofcrows71/customcreations/indyanddad.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v202/Murderofcrows71/Murderofcrows71figs/indyjones.jpg

might even be able to send you some fullers earth to give his hat and jacket that dusty desert sand Raiders look

pixletwin

07-31-2007, 11:16 AM

.... :dunno.... :confused:

:D

pjam

07-31-2007, 12:25 PM

Thanks guys! Yeah, this one I will most certainly keep! It feels great to have an Indy of my own.... Will post more pics tonight when I really finish it.

DS...PM replied! :duff

Congrats Josh. Looking good my man! Almost there!

DarkArtist81

07-31-2007, 08:50 PM

Congrats Josh. Looking good my man! Almost there!

Thanks Paul tonight after much other work I finally finished the Indy... Removed the Zipper, weathered the jacket and Hat, touched up the lips and made a quick base for him... Check it out!

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/DSCN3202.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/DSCN3204.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/DSCN3200.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/DSCN3199.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/DSCN3201.jpg

pjam

07-31-2007, 11:02 PM

:rock:rock:rock

That is just beautiful J! A true work of art and genuine representation of Indy.

You should be very proud of yourself Bro!

Reinhardt

08-01-2007, 05:50 AM

holy cow dude, that is off the hook!!!!

i have a feeling sideshow won't be able to hold a candle to your beautiful creation!

die

08-01-2007, 07:23 AM

That Indy turned out GREAT!

I used the same parts on mine & I did the same thing with that huge zipper. That's one thing that I hate on figures is those huge zippers, it drive me mad.

metaphorge

08-01-2007, 07:38 AM

Thanks Paul tonight after much other work I finally finished the Indy... Removed the Zipper, weathered the jacket and Hat, touched up the lips and made a quick base for him... Check it out!

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/DSCN3202.jpg

That's just awesome, and it's amazing how much removing that gigantic zipper does to improve the appearance of the Relic Hunter jacket.

I might as well have my Sideshow Indy shipped directly to you.

I'm trying hard to wait until it sees light of day to put an Indy in my collection, but meanwhile the Nazis have the Ark....

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/183/463579097_282e8c4eb8.jpg (http://flickr.com/photos/metaphorge/463579097/)

The ill Jedi

08-01-2007, 07:48 AM

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/DSCN3199.jpg
Damn Josh, Indy looks incredible!! :rock

venakin skywalker

08-01-2007, 08:02 AM

it arrived it arrived!! awesome!! freaken hate usps's tracking system...

figuremasterles

08-01-2007, 08:16 AM

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/DSCN3199.jpg

DUDE! That is one hell of an Indy!

Again, to go from nothing to something so fast...from zero to sixty in one second.... is amazing! Next time you come over, BRING HIM! I want to get a good look at him and a shot next to mine! He is awesome! Love him, especially after the zipper removal. That is indeed absolute!

Quick minor accurizing thing, move the over the shoulder belt strap buckle to just about centered over the open shirt seam area. And, either paint those shirt snaps the same color as your shirt, or...if you are keeping his shirt open, remove them altogether. That will cinch it! And that's it!

Great job Josh! Just superb! KUDOS my man! :clap

Dark_Spidey

08-01-2007, 03:54 PM

PM for you Josh ;)

DarkArtist81

08-01-2007, 05:47 PM

Wow, thanks guys! I'm more proud of this figure than any in my collection... and it was QUICK, which is always nice.. :lol

I think I will remove those snaps too, Les... they are a bit distracting. And soon to have new boots as well!

Meta... Bad ass Ark! I really have to get one myself, as it is THE quintessential Indy accessory IMO... Maybe Hasbro has one coming soon... I know I saw shots from SDCC somewhere..;)

figuremasterles

08-01-2007, 06:09 PM

venakin skywalker

08-01-2007, 07:34 PM

hey josh, have you ever painted the Takara Bruce Wayne headsculpt? what do you think of the likeness?

DarkArtist81

08-01-2007, 07:35 PM

Wanna guess how long I have been looking for an Ark? :rotfl

Hey dude, you rocked this figure out of the park!
Read my post in the Indy thread. I can't say it any better.

Bravo my friend! Bravo! This is a hard figure to get just right. And you did. :D

BTW, no PM yet? :confused:
Shoes! must have shoes!

And an Ark! :D

How long after the first Indy figures do you think it's gonna be before Sideshow comes out with a PRIZES PACK of the Ark, Golden Idol, Sankara Stones and a Holy Grail? If they aren't already pieced out and included in some exclusives!

:lol Thanks Les...:lol

I was such in an Indy mood and the timing was perfect. I was so pumped that it seriously took me about 30 minutes to get together and pictures taken! And after that only 30 minutes to make a custom base. :D

I knew I was ready... and took the plunge. Glad to know my work paid off bro. And to have you love it too, really does make it all the better. Oh, and I said PM, but I meant Email... I replied to the Yahoo message you sent me.. :cool:

The best thing is that I am rejuvenated again.... I damn near put together 2 John McClane's last night as well. This figure really got me going again.

King Darkness

08-01-2007, 07:37 PM

Indy looks great Josh:bow :bow :bow

DarkArtist81

08-01-2007, 07:44 PM

Indy looks great Josh:bow :bow :bow

Thanks Chase! It's my favorite full on custom so far, really a blast to put together and it's got me pumped up even more for the others I have planned. :D

venakin skywalker

08-01-2007, 09:20 PM

I even sketched a concept design for my custom.. took me about 5 mins.

http://i168.photobucket.com/albums/u172/medicomkid/dadadad176.jpg
http://i168.photobucket.com/albums/u172/medicomkid/dadadad177.jpg

Wor-Gar

08-02-2007, 12:00 AM

I damn near put together 2 John McClane's last night as well.

What!? Where? Must see!

venakin skywalker

08-02-2007, 01:24 AM

ahh yes!! and I forgot to mention.. no camo on snake face for me. thanks!

DarkArtist81

08-02-2007, 04:22 AM

What!? Where? Must see!

Sooooooon....:monkey3

And Ven... nice concept pic and helpful tip for eye placement when I paint it. And I was actually just gonna ask you if you wanted Snake with any camo.. :rock

venakin skywalker

08-02-2007, 07:49 AM

actually I want it straight!! lol!! the eyes I mean. haha I did want them like that when I first drew the map... but then I change my mind.. lol

superactionguy

08-03-2007, 08:40 AM

Josh,

Indy is a work of art man. :joy

How far down the queue are Hicks and Hudson?

Cowboy

08-03-2007, 01:28 PM

Man that is craptastic, stupendous, fantastic!!!!! 8) SS will never be even close to this!! I just hope it falls somewhere between hasbros and yours!!!!

Ryan1982

08-04-2007, 11:34 AM

DA, that Indy is awesome! What headsculpt did you use? I wanted to buy one off of ebay but I am not sure which one to get. Im going to make a Raiders version of Indy in the Nazi uniform. Anyway, great work as always!

Mooncat

08-04-2007, 03:30 PM

Have to say Indy is superb it shows superb skill

Murderofcrows71

08-04-2007, 03:42 PM

DarkArtist81

08-05-2007, 08:37 PM

Yep, it is indeed one of the Lonnie sculpts over at Hero heads. Here is another one of his sculpts that is in work for another board member.. Here is John McClain from Die Hard, about 80% done. Still needs the correct pants, belt and MP5. Also a few touch ups here and there...

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs/DSCN3207.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs/DSCN3206.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs/DSCN3208.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs/DSCN3209.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs/DSCN3210.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs/DSCN3211.jpg

TonyMeis

08-05-2007, 09:13 PM

That Die Hard looks bloody good!! can't wait to see all the pants and everything else with it!!

abstractharmony

08-06-2007, 06:22 AM

Josh!

The Feet on that figure are out of this world!

Kudos.

p!tu

08-06-2007, 07:19 AM

:monkey2:monkey2:monkey2:monkey2:monkey2:monkey2

figuremasterles

08-06-2007, 09:20 AM

Good LORD! This is one beat to hell ba$tard! :lol
Great work Josh! I mean, WOW! This is about what he was though...at the end...meat!

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs/DSCN3207.jpg

And this one...

SPATULA! I don't see no spatulas!
HANS...Don't try any of that spatula S#!t with me!
http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs/DSCN3211.jpg

p!tu

08-06-2007, 09:27 AM

:rock:rock:rock:rock:rock:rock:rock

pixletwin

08-06-2007, 09:44 AM

Progress shots very soon Pix! For now here is the ......

:monkey2:monkey2:confused::monkey2:monkey2

DarkArtist81

08-06-2007, 04:33 PM

:monkey2:monkey2:confused::monkey2:monkey2

I'm sorry Pix... I hate that it is taking me so long... Been waaay too busy for my own good. :lol

I could always send you my personal Anakin head if you want... I plan on repainting it down the road anyway and it's just the eyebrow and lip fix. :D

And thanks Les on the Bruce, I really wanted him to be beat to Hell... so it was a lot of fun to get him there. I still have one more to do for myself, and I'm not finished with this one either...:monkey3

pixletwin

08-06-2007, 04:35 PM

I'm sorry Pix... I hate that it is taking me so long... Been waaay too busy for my own good. :lol

:lol:lol:lol:lol

I can wait Josh. :cool:

DarkArtist81

08-06-2007, 04:41 PM

:lol:lol:lol:lol

I can wait Josh. :cool:

Cool man... It's just been killing me lately. I thankfully have become a little faster at this, but still the backlog is getting to be pretty ridiculous. I am hoping to move at least half of it this week, but you never know...

I know that there are a lot of people waiting on stuff and I swear it is coming, should be big updates in the next few days. I got a lot of it done last night, McClain was just the tip of the iceberg. Skin work is tough stuff, usually takes at least 3 to 4 coats to get it the way I want it. Once that is done it is a cakewalk, but the skin is what holds me up. :lol

figuremasterles

08-07-2007, 08:24 AM

Adventures of Meat McClane in the Kitchen of Death
...Meanwhile, we join our hero, trying in vain to reach a Hans that will never answer....

C'mon Hans! Talk to me! I see an Alien in here now, Hans! Did you do this? This isn't your style Hans....
http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs/DSCN3207.jpg

I'm surrounded by wooden cutlery and no way out of here, Hans....
I think Josh is gone to....work. And there's no one here Hans...
http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs/DSCN3210.jpg

Don't make me turn this oven on, Hans! I can warm it up nice and toasty Hans! You and Karl won't need boxer briefs when I get through!
Are you even out there? Hans! I don't even think WorGar has a Hans...

Man, this sucks! Alone....in a kitchen....with Aliens and....Dolph....
Dolph's big Hans! A big guy! Get in here! I don't like the way he's looking at me!
http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs/DSCN3211.jpg

The adventures of Meat McClane continue....

Wor-Gar

08-07-2007, 12:13 PM

Are you even out there? Hans! I don't even think WorGar has a Hans...

I hear you... Mr. Cowboy.

http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j306/Wor-Gar/HGruberfull1.jpg

:lol

MaulFan

08-07-2007, 02:40 PM

I hear you... Mr. Cowboy.

http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j306/Wor-Gar/HGruberfull1.jpg

Oh yes, what was it you said to me before....yippee-ki-yay...mother****er.

DarkArtist81

08-07-2007, 04:43 PM

I hear you... Mr. Cowboy.

http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j306/Wor-Gar/HGruberfull1.jpg

:lol

:rock:rock:rock:rock:rock:rock

Dude.... Recipe PLEASE!! :monkey3

Les is so right... John is so lonely without Hans...:D

pixletwin

08-07-2007, 04:46 PM

:rock:rock:rock:rock:rock:rock

Dude.... Recipe PLEASE!! :monkey3

Les is so right... John is so lonely without Hans...:D

The two really would make for an interesting contrast.

Grange Wallis

08-08-2007, 03:09 AM

Wor-God where that suit from and head sculpt... I'm really interested in that suit to be honest with you!

Reinhardt

08-08-2007, 07:58 AM

awesome stuff!!!

figuremasterles

08-08-2007, 06:36 PM

Josh, we really do need to start a John McClane or a DIE HARD image thread somewhere. In General maybe. These McClanes, and now, HANS...must be focused upon some more. I just saw DIE's too. We got several bleeding around here! :D

And, there is a WorGar Hans! I am impressed!

die

08-08-2007, 06:55 PM

This is awesome!

I love that Mclane & that Hans!

I've got a Hans in the works, just haven't fooled with it in a while.

We DEFINITELY need a Die Hard thread since so many of us seem to be....ummmm...errrrrrrr....diehard Die Hard fans? :monkey1

Grange Wallis

08-08-2007, 09:26 PM

I agree Les! I'm going to do my own Willis sculpt next... I want to join this party... I send you all a jumper with blood on it saying "I have a 1:6 McClane, HO! HO!"

BTW, Josh & Les your jobs are Amazing and next to my love of Die Hard movie the only reason I'm going to ry and sculpt the head myself... I want "SMIRK" Willis! Yippee Kay-Yay Mfers!

Wor-Gar

08-09-2007, 05:02 PM

:rock:rock:rock:rock:rock

Dude.... Recipe PLEASE!! :monkey3

Les is so right... John is so lonely without Hans...:D

Thanks, Josh. It means a lot that you like it. Sorry to post on your personal thread but Les was "calling" me out. And thanks to everyone else who liked my Hans Gruber. It's the only one around that I know of. Maybe in all the world :)

OK, RECIPE quickly:

Headsculpt was a private OOAK commission. Suit is from the ToyPresident's Harry S. Truman. I did some alterations to slim it down a bit in the waist, sleeves and legs, ironed the lapels to bring the neckline low (80's style) and removed/resewed the buttons appropriately. Custom french blue shirt and maroon tie from ProjectARE. Walkie made from an BBI LAPD set (which I painted to exacting specifications), and the H&K P-7 is from Cy Girls accessories and was painted silver where needed.

A pretty simple figure once you have the parts. The walkie was perhaps the most detailed thing to do. Here's a compare between movie walkie and my little-tiny 1/6 walkie:

http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j306/Wor-Gar/walkiecompare-movieto1-6.jpg

My eyes hurt remembering trying to paint the little details every time I see this picture. :)

DarkArtist81

08-09-2007, 08:56 PM

Wow man! Now that is the kind of reference photo I needed for that damn Walkie.... It's been eluding me for this entire project. :rock

Thanks for the recipe man... It really is a fantastic figure, you should be very proud to own it!

Here are some in work shots for Faramir and an almost finished Medicom Jack.... More coming...

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs/DSCN3232.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs/DSCN3234.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs/DSCN3236.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs/DSCN3237.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs/DSCN3238.jpg

The Ringer

08-09-2007, 09:03 PM

DarkArtist81

08-09-2007, 09:13 PM

Faramir is looking Fantastic and I can not wait to get him. Also I know I am an idiot but since I did not know how to remove a figure head could you remove the adapter on the head so I do not break it when I get it back.:D:monkey1

:lol
Will do my friend. I was going to tonight, but I figure I will wait until the head is sealed as to not damage the paint.

Also it lets me know which is yours and which is the other persons. :D

King Darkness

08-09-2007, 09:25 PM

Those faramirs are lookin' mighty fine!!!

DarkArtist81

08-09-2007, 09:29 PM

Thanks man... The beard is where most of the work is.... Not easy by a long shot. Fun, but complicated. :lol

Wor-Gar

08-09-2007, 09:53 PM

Wow man! Now that is the kind of reference photo I needed for that damn Walkie.... It's been eluding me for this entire project. :rock

Thanks for the recipe man... It really is a fantastic figure, you should be very proud to own it!

Thank you, sir!

And your Medi-JACK is insanely awesome!

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs/DSCN3238.jpg

Reinhardt

08-10-2007, 07:12 AM

awesome stuff josh!!! do you have any before shots of faramir??

leatherneck

08-10-2007, 07:27 AM

Hey DA, is that my Faramir in the pic??? Looking good!!

venakin skywalker

08-10-2007, 09:02 PM

josh.. I just thought up of the best idea ever!!! medicom batman + Takara Bruce Wayne headsculpt = first night out batman!!! haha man I'm a genius.

btw any progress shots?

pixletwin

08-10-2007, 11:29 PM

Sometimes I get the distinct impression that we are hungry puppies looking through a window for our food.

gdb

08-11-2007, 12:38 AM

I feel more like a puppy fighting for a teat.

bwayne

08-11-2007, 06:55 AM

josh.. I just thought up of the best idea ever!!! medicom batman + Takara Bruce Wayne headsculpt = first night out batman!!! haha man I'm a genius.

btw any progress shots?

I actually just did this to mine.

DarkArtist81

08-11-2007, 05:11 PM

Sometimes I get the distinct impression that we are hungry puppies looking through a window for our food.

:lol:rotfl:lol:rotfl:lol:rotfl

That's a good one... No, you guys have a right to be interested and want to know what is happening with the stuff you guys have sent me. It's totally understandable.

This week has been a bad one for painting stuff, my tire went flat and my account went about $350 negative because of a error on my part. I had to cancel my Rambo III and Asajj figures due to lack of funds.... So really haven't been as on the ball as I would like this week.

Tonight we should see some updates, and I hopefully should be mailing out some stuff to you guys this next Friday when I get paid...

MaulFan

08-11-2007, 06:09 PM

Josh, sorry about the troubles you've run into, hopefully Asajj and John will find their way back to your collection at a later date. As for your work, I noticed in some of your collection images you added recently that Dark Obi-Wan was on a shelf, has he been completed or is it just their as you work on it? Very curious to see the final results on that piece, that's deffinately a fully artistic piece for you, I'm not fully up and up with EU Star Wars, but as far as I know, there is zero reference for what Obi-Wan gone evil is like, so curious to see what the first interpretation of that comes out like. Keep on rockin' dude, great stuff!!!

PROWL

08-11-2007, 07:13 PM

DarkArtist81

08-11-2007, 07:19 PM

Thanks MaulFan.... I hope things get better too. And no word on Obi yet, he's actually just been "warming" my shelf. :lol

And I really appreciate the words about the piece. Most of the response has been shock, seeing as though Obi is one of the most respectable and honorable Jedi. But I got the idea a while back when I read an interview with Timothy Zahn about the writing of Heir to the Empire. He said that his initial idea was to make the Jorrus C'baoth character a Clone of Obi-Wan, only twisted and evil. My reaction to that image was pretty graphic in my mind, the possibility of a truly Evil version of Obi-Wan.

I forgot that idea for a few years until recently I was growing out my facial hair and thought I looked like Evil Obi. I then realized that it had to be made. So I gathered the parts, sculpted some strands of hair falling down on his head and started planning his new Evil look. I hope to maybe do a few more steps on it tonight or tomorrow... so keep an eye out. Just been so far behind and hadn't wanted to work on more of my stuff than other people's. But he is coming along slowly when I have the paint and don't want to waste it. :D

paulcarson

08-12-2007, 06:38 AM

Josh, try this site for some reference:

http://www.diehardprops.com/

figuremasterles

08-12-2007, 07:29 AM

Cool Diehard props find there PC!
And Josh, stay frosty dude! Things will shape up!

venakin skywalker

08-12-2007, 03:02 PM

Sometimes I get the distinct impression that we are hungry puppies looking through a window for our food.

oh gee thanks alot now I feel like an *******.. hahha

um don't worry josh.. things will get better.. always look on the brightside.. one thing I noticed from life is that things always get better.. no matter how bad they seem.. aslong as you have a good attitude about it..

pixletwin

08-12-2007, 07:39 PM

I know you are busting your butt Josh... My comment was more a comment on my anticipation than on any delays on your part. Hope things looks up (I just had an overdraft of $200 myself... Its no fun... :pow

DarkArtist81

08-12-2007, 08:01 PM

Oh dude, don't worry... It's all good. Should have a lot of updates soon, I am very close to being finished on an entire slew of work. :rock

Here's some finished stuff from today.... A Vampire Spike and my custom Evil Obi-Wan. Lots of others coming too, pics tomorrow!

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs/DSCN3253.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs/DSCN3257.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs/DSCN3250.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs/DSCN3251.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs/DSCN3252.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs/DSCN3247.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs/DSCN3246.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs/DSCN3245.jpg

Bannister

08-12-2007, 08:13 PM

Oh dude, don't worry... It's all good. Should have a lot of updates soon, I am very close to being finished on an entire slew of work. :rock

Here's some finished stuff from today.... A Vampire Spike and my custom Evil Obi-Wan. Lots of others coming too, pics tomorrow!

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs/DSCN3250.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs/DSCN3251.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs/DSCN3252.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs/DSCN3247.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs/DSCN3246.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs/DSCN3245.jpg

:rock:rock:rock

figuremasterles

08-12-2007, 08:26 PM

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs/DSCN3250.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs/DSCN3251.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs/DSCN3252.jpg

That's just WRONG, man! WRONG! :D
GREAT job! And clever too. Makes me wonder, when is this in the saga timeline? If it were that is....between Eps III & IV?
Wild!

DarkArtist81

08-12-2007, 08:41 PM

That's just WRONG, man! WRONG! :D
GREAT job! And clever too. Makes me wonder, when is this in the saga timeline? If it were that is....between Eps III & IV?
Wild!

Thanks Les.... Yeah, I would think it would be between III and IV. What if Obi would have fell into rage and despair at the death of the Order, perhaps if Yoda would have died as well. Losing himself to the darkness, he slaughters Anakin and Palpatine tries to take him under his wing but Obi flees the scene... He spends years trying to amass enough power to defeat Palpatine and end the evil, but sacrifices himself in the process. Hence the sadness in his eyes. :D

King Darkness

08-12-2007, 08:56 PM

Sith Obi F'n :rocks!!!!!

AWESOME job Josh!!!

MaulFan

08-12-2007, 09:52 PM

Totally with Les on this one Josh. It feels so wrong seeing my beloved Obi-Wan going wayward, but if it had to be done, I don't think you could beat this interpretation. Great work man! Interesting thing, his beard coloration reminds me of the Ducard from Batman you were working on, which ties back to Obi-Wan's master Qui-Gon, perhaps this is the trend for good Jedi gone bad.

If you were to find a point in Star Wars timeline for this to occurr, I could see it as an alternate path from when Mace and Yoda start to doubt Anakin, and Obi-Wan just giving them a bick "**** YOU!" with his lightsaber and totally turning out of anger for the pressure laid on him with Anakin.

"I did my best! I did my best! I did my ****in' best!" (points to anyone that can name where that quote comes from)

p!tu

08-12-2007, 11:07 PM

:monkey2:monkey2:monkey2Amazing simply amazing!!! Josh!!! that is ****ing Kick Ass!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! And I want one!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! For P!tuvision purposes only!!!

The Mike

08-13-2007, 01:41 AM

The Sith Obi is really impressive but that Vampire Spike is amazing!! I'm tell you Josh I often have the urge to just box up all my SSC figures and just send them over to you for repaints. :clap

Reinhardt

08-13-2007, 05:51 AM

amazing job Josh!!! I love the originality of what you did with Obi Wan. Great stuff!!!

pixletwin

08-13-2007, 09:10 AM

Very cool. Sort of like, after he got a taste of the darkside after beating Maul, he just couldn't get enough and went over. :rock

BadMoon

08-13-2007, 09:13 AM

That Obi Wan rocks. Very cool indeed. :rock:rock:rock:rock:rock:rock

DarkArtist81

08-13-2007, 08:45 PM

Thanks guys!! Obi was really a lot of fun, a nice break from the non stop "precision" repaints of characters. A chance to let loose and do whatever my mind wanted to do. It was a really great experience, probably the closest I will ever be to "playing around in Uncle George's sandbox". :lol

Here are some pics of my (finally) finished 84 Reese. It still needs for the pants to be fully worked up, but my printer is out of ink and that makes reference kinda a problem. Will try to get better pics tomorrow as the ones I took didn't really work out. I guess I will have to put the whole setup together with my lightbox and everything. Take pics of Obi and Reese. Good news for those waiting on Reese headpaints, I am almost done with all of them... Mine was the proto, hammer out all the details... So at least you guys will have a more refined product than my own.

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs/DSCN3258.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs/DSCN3260.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs/DSCN3262.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs/DSCN3263.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs/DSCN3264.jpg

Anzik Hayes

08-13-2007, 08:47 PM

I look at the customs you guys do and I find that I get so used to the amazing paint work that the subtle details like the changes to the costume really jump out at me.
Fabulous work Josh.

p!tu

08-13-2007, 09:05 PM

That Obi aint that cool!!!!!

DarkArtist81

08-13-2007, 09:06 PM

Thanks a lot guys... :rock

And LOVE the new Avi P!tu...:lol

p!tu

08-13-2007, 09:08 PM

Thanks a lot guys... :rock

And LOVE the new Avi P!tu...:lol

Well thank you!!! it took me a day!! to repaint this beeatch!!!!!:rotfl:rotfl:rotfl

figuremasterles

08-13-2007, 09:10 PM

Pretty much said it all in the Terminator thread...
But, great job Josh. :rock

Captain Faramir

08-13-2007, 11:05 PM

Very nice, as always my friend. :cool:

Rogue Trooper

08-14-2007, 11:48 AM

Wicked take on Obi-wan, who would have thought he could look so evil. the Beard, nails and red obi lightsaber are quality. What could his sith name be?

Top notch Reese and Jack, always great look through your thread and find lots of new customs.

pixletwin

08-14-2007, 12:06 PM

...What could his sith name be?...

I always thought an appropriate Sith name for Obi would have been Darth Austerus. :emperor

Shai Hulud

08-14-2007, 12:21 PM

Great stuff, as always Josh.

DarkArtist81

08-14-2007, 08:36 PM

Thanks guys... And yeah, Pix... interesting name, I really like that one. What does it mean?

And just to give you something to be excited about, here is a peek at your in work Anakin... damn near finished. :rock

Still got hair and eyebrow work to finish, a bit of touchup to the lips and eyes and a final glaze.

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs/DSCN3271.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs/DSCN3267.jpg

pixletwin

08-14-2007, 08:38 PM

Thanks guys... And yeah, Pix... interesting name, I really like that one. What does it mean?

And just to give you something to be excited about, here is a peek at your in work Anakin... damn near finished. :rock

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs/DSCN3271.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs/DSCN3267.jpg

Wow Josh he looks better than the proto (of course)! :clap :rock :clap

as for Darth Austerus... I figure Obi was always known as a rigid stickler to rules.. I figured as a Sith he would be no different (which is quite a scary thought). Austerus is latin for rigid. One who adheres to the letter of the law.

DarkArtist81

08-14-2007, 08:45 PM

Wow Josh he looks better than the proto (of course)! :clap :rock :clap

as for Darth Austerus... I figure Obi was always known as a rigid stickler to rules.. I figured as a Sith he would be no different (which is quite a scary thought). Austerus is latin for rigid. One who adheres to the letter of the law.

Thanks man! It is well on the way, will be even better when finished...:rock

And NICE idea for Obi. I think I will use that name if it is ok with you... Really works. And totally in character with Obi-Wan. And as you said, pretty terrifying when you think of it. Obi sticking very carefully to Sith doctrines and techniques. I am sure he would pore over old Holycrons and soak up the knowledge of the Ancient Sith. He might have been even more impressive a Sith than Palpatine given the chance. Pretty scary stuff. :monkey1

pixletwin

08-14-2007, 08:49 PM

Thanks man! It is well on the way, will be even better when finished...:rock

And NICE idea for Obi. I think I will use that name if it is ok with you... Really works. ....

Glad you like it. Use it to your hearts content. :chew

p!tu

08-17-2007, 09:52 PM

:chew:chew:chew:chew:chew:chew

DarkArtist81

08-19-2007, 09:33 PM

Finished another Reese head, almost done with Ki-Adi Mundi, finished with Anakin as well. Sorry for the lack of pictures, but will have some tomorrow. :rock

Reinhardt

08-20-2007, 06:39 AM

great work Josh!! Where in the cue is Supes?? I'm getting anxious!!! :D

superactionguy

08-20-2007, 07:12 AM

Josh, you still out there?

We're anxious peeps awaiting any scrap of info you may have to offer us.

:lol

abstractharmony

08-20-2007, 10:20 AM

I think that we should certainly stop asking for updates. Even in a 'joking' manner.

Josh has A LOT of work on his plate at the moment and has a majorly cool work ethic BUT...the dude is a newlywed and holding down a job and needs to have some time for a life not just painting heads.

Josh has got about 6 or 7 heads of mine and I know he'll get round to them eventually, I also know he'll do a top notch job when he does.

Like many of you I anxiously await updates just to see how cool my stuff is looking but the reality of the situation is that he's working as hard as he can. Would you want Josh to not do as bang up a job on your head through rushing? No, I thought not...

What I think may be cool, if Josh is willing to do it, and so that people can see just how much work he's got on, post a list of how much work he's got to do. You've also got to figure that each head takes hours to complete. It's not a quick job.

Just of my stuff Josh has got :-

Anakin Clone Wars
Ki Adi Mundi
Tinister Craig Sculpt
TPM Obi
Pulp Fiction Bruce Willis
True Romance Christian Slater
??????????????????? (Let those who know, know...)

So let's all just kick back and wait for the updates. The dude is an artist and you can't rush art!

Reinhardt

08-20-2007, 10:22 AM

well said abstract, and you are right. the anxiousness sometimes takes over me! (sorry Josh)

I'll add to the list:

Abstract Harmony:
Anakin Clone Wars
Ki Adi Mundi
Tinister Craig Sculpt
TPM Obi
Pulp Fiction Bruce Willis
True Romance Christian Slater
??????????????????? (Let those who know, know...)

Reinhardt:
Superman Returns head

pixletwin

08-20-2007, 10:26 AM

I think that we should certainly stop asking for updates. Even in a 'joking' manner....So let's all just kick back and wait for the updates. The dude is an artist and you can't rush art!

You may be right. Experience has taught me to expect, at least, a month turn around on commissions from Josh. Sometimes it feels like you are sending these jobs into a black hole and after a while you get a little anxious.

Regarding rushing art, I wish someone would tell my professors to stop rushing my music composition. :p

pixletwin

08-20-2007, 10:27 AM

I'll add to the list too:

Abstract Harmony:
Anakin Clone Wars
Ki Adi Mundi
Tinister Craig Sculpt
TPM Obi
Pulp Fiction Bruce Willis
True Romance Christian Slater
??????????????????? (Let those who know, know...)

Reinhardt:
Superman Returns head

Pixletwin
Anakin head
Han Solo Head
Faramir Head

Its all ready more than obvious that he has a lot on his plate.

superactionguy

08-20-2007, 12:21 PM

Jeez, a guy asks one question... :o I know Josh has a lot going on right now. I'll back off a bit and add to the list.

Abstract Harmony:
Anakin Clone Wars
Ki Adi Mundi
Tinister Craig Sculpt
TPM Obi
Pulp Fiction Bruce Willis
True Romance Christian Slater
??????????????????? (Let those who know, know...)

Reinhardt:
Superman Returns head

Pixletwin
Anakin head
Han Solo Head
Faramir Head

SuperActionGuy
Hicks Head
Hudson Head - Redo (I soaked a resin head in hot water to pop it on, d'oh!)