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Author:  Jay [ Sun Aug 31, 2014 10:56 pm ]
Post subject:  Cobra Mortal & Cobra De Aço
Brazil vs Argenzuela! :lol:

Tried a Cobra De Aço a while back but it strayed too far from the original design. Decided to rein myself in and try again with something much more reminscent of the classic figure's look. I kept the original head because I still think it works so well.

Cobra Mortal I chose to base on the Venezuelan white version if only because it's easier to make sense out of. White costume, black detailing. With the chrome/red one it's like "is it just an oddly colored suit or is he a cyborg or what?". Did decide to use the red and black detailing on the head from the Argentinian version, though, to make the look "pop" a bit more.
Image
Cobra Mortal:
Head: POC Spinkick Snake-Eyes
Body: Invasion Storm Shadow
Belt: Raginspoon cast
Uzi, explosives pack: POC Snake-Eyes
Crossbow: Resolute Scarlett
Backpack: Rescue Mission Snake-Eyes

Cobra De Aço:
Head: Star Wars droid
Body: TRU 5-pack MARS Officer
Armor: VortiousCustomAccessories cast
Laser rifle: Star Wars figure
Author:  Mysterious Stranger [ Sun Aug 31, 2014 11:46 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Cobra Mortal & Cobra De Aço
Yellow is one of those impossible to get right colors. Have you considered trying a metallic look for the yellow on Cobra de Aco? A silver paint with clear yellow over the top would look nice especially on the armor.
Author:  bucky [ Mon Sep 01, 2014 12:35 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Cobra Mortal & Cobra De Aço
Yellow... Very tough. I'd personally try a yellow mixed in with gold for a metallic look. Vallejo mixes easily like that.

That being said, I like them both, and enjoy the mortal. You've been on a great roll later.
Author:  Jay [ Tue Sep 02, 2014 1:33 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Cobra Mortal & Cobra De Aço
Yeah, the yellow was a pain...
But I don't have any way to make a custom mix and keep it around, and the paint doesn't stick too well to the chest armor, so I need something handy should I ever need touch-ups...

But in person the unevenness kind of looks like the armor is worn and slightly damaged and that look works for me.

EDIT: And the belt my Mortal was wearing broke. Raginspoon makes good casts but his soft casts (vests and belts and the likes) don't really hold up well to stress, no matter how minor. :-/
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