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[krec9]

can anyone tell me what those are called?
and how can i find more of them ?any help would be helpful..

 

[IXI Nick IXI]

tiny belts/buckles?

 

[krec9]

tiny belts/buckles?

thanks anyone know where i can get those i need alot of them

 

[IXI Nick IXI]

toyanxiety or monkeydepot might....if not there are tons of 1/6 accessory stores on ebay

 

[krec9]

toyanxiety or monkeydepot might....if not there are tons of 1/6 accessory stores on ebay

thanks again for the info

 

[IXI Nick IXI]

no problem man...making more MK figures?

 

[krec9]

no problem man...making more MK figures?

working on a pyscho mantis figure from mgs

 

[Alice Adrenochrome]

Question about sewing patterns for 12".

I'd like to help a friend of mine on sewing cloths for 12" figures, and, first step would be adequate sewing patterns I reckon. Would anyone here know where to find these? Patterns for basic items like shirt, trousers, vest would be enough for a start. Can anyone please help me find these? Any information on making 12" cloths would be interesting and helpful. Thanks in advance!

 

[Natrix]

I originally posted this in the Indy Customization thread but since no one answered there maybe I can get some answers here...

Here is a WIP picture of my second head painting attempt. My first one was the SS GI Joe Dusty and it turned out pretty well. I had fun doing it so I decided Indy would be my next project. I still have to finish the lips, eyes, stubble and touch up work but can I get some opinions on the skin tone? Should I add a little color to the forehead, cheeks, etc? I don't know if I should just add a little red to the base skin tone I have mixed up and drybrush it or if I should try the pastel route. As far as the stubble, if I go the pastel route can someone walk me through it a little bit. I have some dark grey pastel that I ground down. Do I just lightly drybrush it on to blend it in or do I have to use a damp brush to blend it into the paint on the sculpt?

As a complete paining newb, any and all advice is helpful! Thanks!

 

[axecutioner18]

Ive got a paint rub on the nose of my Enterbay Game of Death bruce lee any recommendations regarding the paint I should use to mask it? Thanks

 

[DerMann]

I want to tone down the weathering on my SS Sandtroopers. Any advice on what to use to remove the stock weathering that won't harm the armor?

 

[darth arth]

I have not read through all 19 pages but has anyone coverd clothing I.E. making loose clothes fit better?

 

[beeshaw]

I've only modded the odd shirt and pant here and there. for the pants I turned them inside out and just re-sewed the leg seams tighter (the waist fit fine, the legs were just too baggy) Pretty easy to do.

I took a shirt in for a slim body by basically cutting an almost 1/2 strip straight up the back and then re-sewed it. It doesn't look too pretty from behind, but it's not like I'm going to display it backwards. And the shirt looks way better.

 

[bloodgear]

Here'll be something simple. Easy simple way to make a head HT compatible?

 

[Yodacappy]

I fully admit I haven't read the entire thread but I have a couple of very simple and basic questions:

1) What material does Sideshow use for it's 1/6 heads?

and

2) What material do they use for weapons/accessories?

I'm considering doing some casting and want to use what they use or as close as possible on a retail level. Thanks for the help!

 

[red4]

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[drunkman]

I have a One's Customs Michael Myers headsculpt. What type of body is suitable for his custom heads?

 

[jason2885]

So this question is kind of strange for this thread but how can you remove the writing from say a hot toys stand so that you can use it for another figure. Is there something that will remove the painted on writing easily. I tried goo gone and it didnt work and I tried heating it up and that didnt work either. I thought about a light sand paper but was afraid that would damage the stand. Any ideas would be appreciated and if it is not possible to do please let me know that too.

 

[namnori47]

I have an extra Mystique Comiquette that I want to paint the dress black. I was wondering what kind of paint to use. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Or can anyone photoshop this pic so I can see what it will look like

 

[mg2065]

Can anyone recommend a 1/6 body as thin or thinner than the hot toys slim? Or possibly an articulated armature that is strong and will hold a pose....need it for a custom i am working on. Thanks!