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Author:  Soulgem [ Fri Dec 07, 2007 12:26 pm ]
Post subject:  Sunstroke (NJC#21 withdrawal)
Guys, I'm sorry but I just can't finish this one. I almost completed one figure, and with two to go, I pull out of this NJC. Hopefully back for next.
Several reasons:
- Had some rough time lately
- It was not nearly as fun as I would have thought working on this particular project (which was great in it self, it was my choice of group that sucked).
- Painting with yellow has been so annoying I want to throw this custom out the window.

Ok here is how far I got:

Group: Desert Dwellers
Apperance: Some Marvel comics in the 80s, among them WCA
What's the deal: They were created by West Coast Avengers' nemesis, Dominus, and are quite possibly the lamest supervillains I have seen. As I have an affection for funny customs, I have had these villains in my sight for a good while actually. The Cactus custom alone would be worth the work.

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But I never got that far, and I just couldn't find out how to make the others articulated, and tbh I had so much else on my mind than this.
I have also worked on a couple of other customs, that for reasons you will soon find out, have had higher priority for me.

SUNSTROKE:
Actually I'm pleased how this turned out, when I think back how horrifying it was to paint with yellow. It just don't work, I have no idea what it is. Head and feet are pretty much spot on the reference picture. The rest is ok. If I continued, I would have used those small coctail umbrellas for his "wings".

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Head: Croc Master
Chest: Tiger Force Outback
Arms: Normal Outback!
Waist: No idea
Thighs: Storm Shadow
Feet: Mercer

Again, really sorry for giving up. I hope to come stronger back for the GP and with my current projects.
Author:  Keenan [ Fri Dec 07, 2007 12:45 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Sunstroke (NJC#21 withdrawal)
That looks great. I hope you finish the rest.
Author:  poisonbladed [ Fri Dec 07, 2007 12:54 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Sunstroke (NJC#21 withdrawal)
Wow marvel villans I have never heard about. Not only am I amazed by that I am awe struck by what you pulled off, here nice job. I am totally steeling your picture.

I too have trouble with yellow and white. White seems to always need a base coat and several coats of white after that while. Apple Barrel Yellow just sucks. I only seem to have any luck with Testors yellow or spray paint.
Author:  Keenan [ Fri Dec 07, 2007 12:59 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Sunstroke (NJC#21 withdrawal)
poisonbladed wrote:
Wow marvel villans I have never heard about. Not only am I amazed by that I am awe struck by what you pulled off, here nice job. I am totally steeling your picture.

I too have trouble with yellow and white. White seems to always need a base coat and several coats of white after that while. Apple Barrel Yellow just sucks. I only seem to have any luck with Testors yellow or spray paint.


For a base (or to leave as is if you want white) use
Krylon 12 minute flat or semi-flat spray paint. You won't be disappointed.
Author:  pluv [ Fri Dec 07, 2007 1:47 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Sunstroke (NJC#21 withdrawal)
Wow, after painting the white and yellow I'm not surprised you wanted to stop. He looks great, but I totally understand your frustration.
Author:  DarkJedi [ Fri Dec 07, 2007 1:52 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Sunstroke (NJC#21 withdrawal)
:wow:


Just looking back and forth between the reference pic and the custom itself I am amazed at what you accomplished.

This is awesome!

:clap: :clap: :clap:
Author:  Soulgem [ Fri Dec 07, 2007 2:17 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Sunstroke (NJC#21 withdrawal)
Glad you liked him. Which makes it even worse to give up the challenge. I have to give credit to Croc Master's head. It was dead on for that character.
I hope to complete this group at a later stage, but not for a good while. And I really think it was the painting that killed my inspiration to finish this one.
Author:  MJTanner [ Fri Dec 07, 2007 3:01 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Sunstroke (NJC#21 withdrawal)
That's cool. I'm curious how's you do the cape.... I honestly those little cocktail umbrellas would mae a good start. Sunstroke was the one character from that group that had some legs. Did anyone else ever use him later? It seems like he'd be a good candidate for the Initiative.


I might be joining you in the failed to complete category for this next one. Two of the figures are done and look great but I can't decide who to do for the other member.

Some hints on my options, one's green, one uses magic, one runs fast, one uses a bow, and one is made of metal. Your first guess is probably wrong. ;)
Author:  Chief [ Fri Dec 07, 2007 7:33 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Sunstroke (NJC#21 withdrawal)
Lol - I totally remember those guys (have the original comic from when I was a kid.)

Great idea and even better execution. Hope we get to see the whole team someday.

Very cool - sorry you had to bow out of the NJC (I'm bailing, too, for other reasons - I just don't have the time anymore to make good customs)

- Glad to see you hacked up some more TF Outbacks as well :P
Author:  TR101AL [ Fri Dec 07, 2007 9:20 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Sunstroke (NJC#21 withdrawal)
SG, I really hate that you won't be joining us in NJC21. I've gotten used to seeing your name in the roster of customizers (not-so-subtle-hint: be back for 22!). Nice job on the custom. I remember him from the comics. And yellow and white are a bitty to paint, as well as orange to me. JFAK's got some really good tips.
Author:  Soulgem [ Fri Dec 07, 2007 10:07 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Sunstroke (NJC#21 withdrawal)
Expect to see some more RAH customs from me in the next contest and for the GP (and I also have a rather cool custom in the works atm). But this one had disaster written all over it from the start for me.


and..
Push You Down wrote:
Some hints on my options, one's green, one uses magic, one runs fast, one uses a bow, and one is made of metal. Your first guess is probably wrong. ;)

Avengers? If not, then you have made me curious.
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