1/6 DARK TOYS DTM005 Collectible Figure MAX DX

potato said:

if you dont mind experimenting with angelus finisher after taking it apart it forms a layer of protection.

however flat does turn the leather into something slightly glossy like after getting oiled up.

i tested on a cracked holster, it doesnt restore the microcracks but i can feel the pleather is now stronger with 2 thin coats.

also used it on a pleather shoe which started to go bad. touched up the damaged areas with angelus gloss black before 2 coats of satin finisher.

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Thanks for the advice.

Random_Retard said:

Thanks for the advice.

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Sorry not posted for ages but thought I'd share this.
Mad Max 2 Road Warrior.
Dark Toys - Reworked.
Denied myself a good Max figure for years but finally decided I needed one. A joy to work on, I love this ****!
• Head repainted (apart from open eye, left as stock)
• Gave the pleather a coating of 303 first. Repainted the pleather suit with a mix using black Flexipaint and Citadel Lahmian medium, this gives the whole thing a more matt look to the leather. (FYI the Flexipaint is the same stuff I used on my Batman Begins suit.) Then applied weathering powders and some drybrushing and finally sprayed a coat of Flexi-varnish. So this whole process should act as some protection to the pleather.
• Body swap for a Jiaou 10A. Again coated with 303, repainted/wash with alcohol inks and sealed with Smooth-On parts A&B Silicone paint. These bodies can crack so fingers crossed it holds up at least on the bare arm. I like the proportions here, very slim body as Mel wasn’t that ripped. Although pisses me off how with these Jaiou bodies (excl TBleague) as they tend to make the legs way to frigging long. So he is a bit taller than I would like but I can live with it. Bit of a blessing really as the stock body is too short and makes the head look big.
• Leg brace used is not stock but the Present Toys Mad Warrior. Repainted to give a steel finish and weathering.
• All accessories touched up/weathered. Gun holster repainted/weathered. T-shirt cut and dyed dark brown.
• Boots are DID German painted/weathered.
• Final beautiful touch are custom boot straps by Chris D Potter / One Sixth Western Saddlery. Great guy to work with. Thanks again Chris.

Truly amazing work!!!

Bravo!

Amazing work!!!

Amazing!!!

Now that is Max! Looks incredible

Incredible work chrismadjock! Dark Toys should be impressed with the magic you guys are working on your Max figures. You've been able to turn third party figures into high end customs with patience and dedication. I really hope to get a custom full leather 1/6 Max outfit made one day.

Thanks for the comments guys. Glad you like. He has been a joy to work on.

chrismadjock said:

Thanks for the comments guys. Glad you like. He has been a joy to work on.

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And now you can come over here and work your magic on mine

where did you get the crescent wrench?

BACON! said:

where did you get the crescent wrench?

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All stock apart from boots, straps and leg brace.

Still no sign of that ebay guy coming through with better painted head sculpts

Recently picked up the majority of this set loose to use with the From Russia with Love custom head. Overall, a decent set. I've got too many Max heads rolling around. Might sell if anyone is interested.

matrix69 said:

Still no sign of that ebay guy coming through with better painted head sculpts

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That really is a shame... They made a fortune with the Deckard head sculpt. Max really needs that upgrade as well...

Maybe some day...

Mr.E said:

Recently picked up the majority of this set loose to use with the From Russia with Love custom head. Overall, a decent set. I've got too many Max heads rolling around. Might sell if anyone is interested.

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I'd love to have the From Russia with Love sculpt. Contacted them a while ago but never got a reply. Not sure if they are still selling their older stuff...
How much did you pay for it back in the day (if you don't mind my asking...)?

Random_Retard said:

That really is a shame... They made a fortune with the Deckard head sculpt. Max really needs that upgrade as well...

Maybe some day...


I'd love to have the From Russia with Love sculpt. Contacted them a while ago but never got a reply. Not sure if they are still selling their older stuff...
How much did you pay for it back in the day (if you don't mind my asking...)?

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Honestly, I don't remember. I think it was in 2020 and even at that point, the initial run of painted heads was over. It really is a great sculpt with excellent paint by Maximus Miniatures, who is honestly one of the best in my opinion. When paired with the right body (I used a JX one) it looks great.

Definitely post pictures of the heads you will be selling.

Or basically complete figure.

Mr.E said:

Honestly, I don't remember. I think it was in 2020 and even at that point, the initial run of painted heads was over. It really is a great sculpt with excellent paint by Maximus Miniatures, who is honestly one of the best in my opinion. When paired with the right body (I used a JX one) it looks great.

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Yeah, I also think it's the best Mel Max sculpt out there.
I'd settle for the unpainted version as well. I do understand that artists don't wanna paint the same pieces over and over again. It does get boring. But making a few extra bucks 3d printing a sculpt that you've already finished working on a long time ago...
Maybe I'll try to get in touch with them again some time soon...

Pictures, please!

Quick shot of the aforementioned head with the (mostly) Darktoys gear: