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| Author: | spoclogik [ Sat Jul 24, 2010 10:33 am ] |
| Post subject: | Mamba WIP |
So, the Mamba was probably my favorite gijoe toy when I was a kid. I haven't done a vehicle custom yet, but I figure it's like building a model, only bigger - and more fun. This build is gonna be based off the idea that the Joe's confiscated this particular Mamba and added it to their fleet. I'm planning on a desert camo scheme... unless someone has a better idea.  
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| Author: | spoclogik [ Sat Jul 24, 2010 2:20 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Mamba WIP |
Washed it with soap and warm water and removed all stickers. Primer's still drying (2nd coat) - probably won't see first coat of paint until tonight or tomorrow... 
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| Author: | JBYRDD [ Sat Jul 24, 2010 5:00 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Mamba WIP |
That should turn out very nice, excellent project. |
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| Author: | tmelton78 [ Sun Jul 25, 2010 3:35 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Mamba WIP |
You sometimes don't realize just how much detail is in the vintage sculpts until the brighter colors (in this case the purple) are removed from the equation. I had to flip back and forth. The primer really brings the details to the fore front. I'd love to take a crack at a vintage vehicle myself. I'm eager to see how your overall project comes out. |
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| Author: | Macrossmaster [ Sun Jul 25, 2010 4:29 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Mamba WIP |
The Mamba....bigger than you figure. |
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| Author: | spoclogik [ Sun Jul 25, 2010 5:23 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Mamba WIP |
Thanks for the kind feedback, guys. First couple of coats... 
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| Author: | Vanishing Point [ Sun Jul 25, 2010 6:30 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Mamba WIP |
looking great any ideas for a name or pilot? in the 90's there was a dc villian named Mamba and her rival was the Teen Titan Pantha, which was also the one time fillername for Sigma6 flint |
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| Author: | spoclogik [ Mon Jul 26, 2010 11:11 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Mamba WIP |
I haven't thought about a pilot at this point, maybe after all is said and done. This next pic will give you a good idea of where I'm going with the overall color scheme. I've had this idea of mimicking the camo patterns of WWII fighters - a light underbelly that blends with the sky, with a camo pattern on the topside that blends with it's surroundings while it's on the ground. After looking at the two halves together - they ironically look like a snake, with the white belly and darker skin on top. 
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| Author: | spoclogik [ Mon Jul 26, 2010 8:13 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Mamba WIP |
   
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| Author: | Grepicon [ Mon Jul 26, 2010 11:55 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Mamba WIP |
I am excited to see this completed and am happy you have been posting the evolution as you work it! I have the perfect name for the pilot or aircraft based on this: http://wiki.answers.com/Q/What_eats_a_black_mamba A "mongoose" of course. Another idea is "snake-eater". "preybird" as it preys on mambas or the often used "anti-venom" Cheers! |
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