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Author:  gijoey [ Thu Jan 02, 2014 9:41 pm ]
Post subject:  Antman with removable helmet bottom of Page 2
I never intended to make a Superman let alone 3. he just never fit into my verse.
But when Dr.Bindy choose it for the NJC I thought I'd support my friend and make one.

I had Keenan shrink a couple of Super heads for me years ago with the intentions of using them for other customs.

I used one for the Superman of Earth One Kal-El but wasn't totally satisfied with the size of the figure.

My second attempt was one of my favorite DC Characters Superman of Earth 2 which is actually the original Superman but renamed Kal-L in order to use him as a continuing figure in the comics. I used the Hercules body and the Omega Red boots plus the second of my head shrinks.

Well Since I made two, I figured what the heck and I made another of my favorite Characters Superman of Earth 3 AKA Ultraman

Using the same recipe as I did for Kal-L I added some sculpt and the punisher head.

Thoughts?

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Author:  gijoey [ Thu Jan 02, 2014 9:42 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Supermen
Ultraman AKA Superman of Earth 3

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Superman Earth 3 ULTRAMAN (1).JPG
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Author:  Lev [ Thu Jan 02, 2014 10:55 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Supermen
Truly beautiful. Very nice, crisp paint jobs and excellent parts choices. I like that you made Kal-L bigger than Kal-El. And the Punisher's head works perfect for Ultraman.

I would love to see these made on a production level. If only Mattel didn't have the DC license :-(
Author:  gijoey [ Thu Jan 02, 2014 11:02 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Supermen
Levantine wrote:
Truly beautiful. Very nice, crisp paint jobs and excellent parts choices. I like that you made Kal-L bigger than Kal-El. And the Punisher's head works perfect for Ultraman.

I would love to see these made on a production level. If only Mattel didn't have the DC license :-(

Sigh...if only.
And the really sad part is they see how much more popular this style is.

Thanks for noticing the size difference. He is depicted as larger in the comics. I think its due to more years ezposed to the sun.

Thank you for the comments
Author:  Lev [ Fri Jan 03, 2014 12:14 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Supermen
You're welcome!

Is the Earth-1 Superman head from the DC Direct Superman from around 2004 or so?
Author:  Tanstoys [ Fri Jan 03, 2014 2:27 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Supermen
Nice, my favorite is earth 1 though
Author:  Iron Will [ Fri Jan 03, 2014 8:00 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Supermen
Well done! As a side note check out the new MU/Avengers Hyperion, I'm sure this will become the standard Superman custom figure base.
Author:  drbindy [ Fri Jan 03, 2014 2:07 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Supermen
hey these men are super!

seriously though, Earth 2 (the one the won a share of the NJC crown) was my fave. The scale, the paint and the parts were all perfect.
Author:  crowncoke [ Fri Jan 03, 2014 2:23 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Supermen
OMG! Joe! I love those. I wish I could have gotten mine have that decent. Your work on all three was 'out of this world'.
Author:  gijoey [ Fri Jan 03, 2014 8:36 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Supermen
Thank you Gentlemen,

The head is from the DC direct superman as is the head for the Elder Superman.. two different figures.
Keenan shrunk them for me along with a few other figures. He really did some nice work.

I hope the Hyperion is easy to find and that I can dye over the orange. If so I'll be buying as many as I can get my hands on.
Author:  Lev [ Fri Jan 03, 2014 9:24 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Supermen
What dying process do you use? I was under the impression Rit no longer works.
Author:  gijoey [ Fri Jan 03, 2014 9:33 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Supermen
Levantine wrote:
What dying process do you use? I was under the impression Rit no longer works.


Rit does not
I now use ( iDyePoly ) works great... sometimes too great. Keep it in Blue to long makes a nice purple :-/ .

I dye almost every custom I make, then I base paint it. Keep in mind that these figures are made from a variety of plastics and will not all dye the same. Hercules is a perfect example. Arms feet one depth, upper chest another and torso another.

When I base paint I almost always use spray paints for polycarbiates. Tape off with plumbers tape and you will get nice crisp lines.
Author:  OreoBuilder [ Fri Jan 03, 2014 11:58 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Supermen
These are great!

OB
Author:  drbindy [ Sat Jan 04, 2014 12:24 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Supermen
Joe - I'm doing more spray painting than ever, so I have to ask for brand names and types of paints you referred to. At least for figures.

what then do you use for vehicle type stuff? same?
Author:  gijoey [ Sat Jan 04, 2014 12:59 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Supermen
Because of the type of plastic used they don't always stick.
Ill make you a list of paints
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