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[Ohmygoditsjrod]

Hey guys,

I'm not sure if this is strictly the best place to discuss this, but are there any garage kit painters/modellers?

Myself and a friend airbrushed our first figure. There's a lot to improve, so any suggestions would be incredibly helpful.

Here's a link
http://adamesat.tumblr.com/post/115607181194/sketchrobin-aah-this-is-done-sort-of-me-and

That's a pretty great job or the first time. The stockings in particular are painted very well. Only criticisms I can bring up are things that wI'll just improve with practice. The black looks it could use some shading and the hair and flesh look a little muddy.

Here is a pretty good Youtube channel for GK tutorials. Leonas Workshop.

 

[SerTapTap]

Oh what's this about mirrored risers? Recommendations? Sounds cool for display, my senran kagura mini-figs are sort of impossible to display right (I have 15, 20 total, all the same height), risers would help a lot

One day I hope that I won't get arrested in my own country for lewd figures~
Home Ministry seizes sexy dolls, rude tees, weed paraphernalia - The Star Online Malaysia

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Time to spot which figures in the photo!

Crazy. Glad I can order my titty figures in peace in the U S of Freedom

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I don't even have any nude figs but I might eventually

 

[Einbroch]

Oh what's this about mirrored risers? Recommendations? Sounds cool for display, my senran kagura mini-figs are sort of impossible to display right (I have 15, 20 total, all the same height), risers would help a lot

Mirrored risers give a really cool effect, and look awesome when under light since they reflect and light up your figures evenly from all angles. My lights broke when I moved, so one day I'll have to trek up to IKEA to get some more.

 

[Snkfanatic]

Mirrored risers give a really cool effect, and look awesome when under light since they reflect and light up your figures evenly from all angles. My lights broke when I moved, so one day I'll have to trek up to IKEA to get some more.

Ohhh I like! Where are you ordering from? ( I know you have probably shared this link before )

 

[Einbroch]

Ohhh I like! Where are you ordering from? ( I know you have probably shared this link before )

http://www.advertdisplays.com/Acrylic-Risers.html

However, they're questionable when it comes to customer service. I ordered 10 originally, no issue. I ordered 14 more mirrored risers last week, opened the box today and they were clear. I hope they'll send em the correct ones, but they've been horrible getting back to me.

Btw, those are 4x4x4.

 

[kiunchbb]

Hey guys,

I'm not sure if this is strictly the best place to discuss this, but are there any garage kit painters/modellers?

Myself and a friend airbrushed our first figure. There's a lot to improve, so any suggestions would be incredibly helpful.

Here's a link
http://adamesat.tumblr.com/post/115607181194/sketchrobin-aah-this-is-done-sort-of-me-and

I just finish sanding my first kit, but got distracted because I am not mentally prepare to do skin shading. Just thinking about it give me a headache, why are human skin so complex,I miss painting gunpla.

Your figure ended up pretty nice, but like someone mention it is not as vibrant (or maybe you aimed for the darker look?).

If you want brighter color, try base coat your figure white. Also when you mix color (especially when you want vibrant color), you have to pay attention to color bias, this video helped me a lot in this regard.

 

[Seductivpancakes]

Mirrored risers give a really cool effect, and look awesome when under light since they reflect and light up your figures evenly from all angles. My lights broke when I moved, so one day I'll have to trek up to IKEA to get some more.

That's really cool.

 

[Maintenance]

Mirrored risers give a really cool effect, and look awesome when under light since they reflect and light up your figures evenly from all angles. My lights broke when I moved, so one day I'll have to trek up to IKEA to get some more.

That's very cool, I plan on getting mirrors when I get new shelves.

 

[GuardianE]

Mirrored risers give a really cool effect, and look awesome when under light since they reflect and light up your figures evenly from all angles. My lights broke when I moved, so one day I'll have to trek up to IKEA to get some more.

That's a pretty nice wall of cute.

 

[Snkfanatic]

http://www.advertdisplays.com/Acrylic-Risers.html

However, they're questionable when it comes to customer service. I ordered 10 originally, no issue. I ordered 14 more mirrored risers last week, opened the box today and they were clear. I hope they'll send em the correct ones, but they've been horrible getting back to me.

Btw, those are 4x4x4.

Thanks!

 

[SerTapTap]

http://www.advertdisplays.com/Acrylic-Risers.html

However, they're questionable when it comes to customer service. I ordered 10 originally, no issue. I ordered 14 more mirrored risers last week, opened the box today and they were clear. I hope they'll send em the correct ones, but they've been horrible getting back to me.

Btw, those are 4x4x4.

Does anyone make them in solid "staircase" things or do you just make your own with the different heights?

 

[Einbroch]

Does anyone make them in solid "staircase" things or do you just make your own with the different heights?

Some places do, but I have yet to find a size/price that makes it worth it. They're usually stupidly expensive and are strange heights.

 

[kewlmyc]

its more than I got...officially nothing on the way. Only thing on order is Marie prize fig for august

I thought it was releasing in July?

 

[Ryuuroden]

http://www.advertdisplays.com/Acrylic-Risers.html

However, they're questionable when it comes to customer service. I ordered 10 originally, no issue. I ordered 14 more mirrored risers last week, opened the box today and they were clear. I hope they'll send em the correct ones, but they've been horrible getting back to me.

Btw, those are 4x4x4.

Awesome, just ordered one each of 3 different sizes to try out for my LEGO display so I can start raising some of the star wars star fighters over others etc.

 

[Freezasaurus]

Hmm.... Interesting. Her character design is cute.

 

[ShadowSoldier89]

I thought it was releasing in July?

oh, yea you are right. Dunno why I thought August

 

[Maintenance]

Hmm.... Interesting. Her character design is cute.

I hope Kami-sama notices me.

 

[ThePeoplesBureau]

Hmm.... Interesting. Her character design is cute.

Saw this earlier...

'Pyuuri-tan' = Puritan

lol

 

[Nictel]

Did someone mention clutter?
this doesn't include my anime figures which I don't any where to display yet.

GO GO POWER RANGERS

 

[Acid08]

AmiAmi preview of Racing Miku Mirai.

Miku butt aplenty at the link.

 

[Maintenance]

GO GO POWER RANGERS

Oh my god, I knew I saw that mecha somewhere, but couldn't remember where.

 

[Einbroch]

AmiAmi preview of Racing Miku Mirai.

Miku butt aplenty at the link.

Zero regrets, price and all. Just amazing.

 

[SerTapTap]

Some places do, but I have yet to find a size/price that makes it worth it. They're usually stupidly expensive and are strange heights.

Ah. I guess these are more versatile anyway. Hm, no 1" tall mirrored ones. Come to think of it, if the case is clear, would clear or mirrored risers be better? Don't have the case yet but probably going to get a DETOLF or two.

 

[Tempy]

Thanks GSC/Ami

Got mine today too. Ridiculously oversized envelope for such small pieces

 

[ThePeoplesBureau]

Got mine today too. Ridiculously oversized envelope for such small pieces

Same here, took me a few seconds to realise what it was and upon opening I chuckled, as I'm sure everyone who receives theirs will too

 

[raven777]

AmiAmi preview of Racing Miku Mirai.

Miku butt aplenty at the link.

I like the butt but it's way too expensive for me at the moment.

 

[Maintenance]

I like the butt but it's way too expensive for me at the moment.

That's what I said at the strip club.

 

[Wanderer5]

Her expression continues to crack me up.

 

[ColetteBrunel]

I unboxed my Alishia a a few minutes ago, now I share to all of you my terrible quality pictures of my living room display lol

 

[SerTapTap]

I unboxed my Alishia a a few minutes ago, now I share to all of you my terrible quality pictures of my living room display lol

Nice! I want the Momohime and Asuka...bit pricy though

 

[Ohmygoditsjrod]

I unboxed my Alishia a a few minutes ago, now I share to all of you my terrible quality pictures of my living room display lol

Nice setup. The Jude and Milla are both Alter right?

 

[Maintenance]

I unboxed my Alishia a a few minutes ago, now I share to all of you my terrible quality pictures of my living room display lol

Thanks for sharing!

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So many katana owners lately. I'm more of a longsword man myself.

 

[ColetteBrunel]

Nice! I want the Momohime and Asuka...bit pricy though

Thanks! Yeah I got lucky with great prices with both of them so hopefully one day they'll get rereleased for people who would love them but are too pricy!

Nice setup. The Jude and Milla are both Alter right?

Thanks! and yes every tales of figure in my collection except for Colette is made by Alter, Colette is made by Kotobukiya

Thanks for sharing!

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So many katana owners lately. I'm more of a longsword man myself.

Glad you liked it! and yeah Ive seen so many people with them and always wanted one so I decided why not lol its a nice compliment to the top of the display.

 

[Nictel]

Sharing is caring!

 

[SerTapTap]

Sharing is caring!

Go, Teepo!

 

[ShadowSoldier89]

Thanks for sharing!

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So many katana owners lately. I'm more of a longsword man myself.

Glad you liked it! and yeah Ive seen so many people with them and always wanted one so I decided why not lol its a nice compliment to the top of the display.

who else besides me and you?

And you have a lot more room in there colette, step it up!

 

[ColetteBrunel]

who else besides me and you?

And you have a lot more room in there colette, step it up!

That room is left there on purpose, its my unofficial, official Tales of display shelf. When Lloyd, Asbel and Sorey release they'll be heading there too Momohime, Asuka and both Asuna's are there in the meantime while there is space because they are beautiful and are nice statement pieces lol

 

[Rafa=FedKilla]

Yay! Sabo.

 

[Freezasaurus]

I unboxed my Alishia a a few minutes ago, now I share to all of you my terrible quality pictures of my living room display lol

Man, that Alicia has a really weird-shaped base. I'm getting mine from the post office tomorrow. And I got my shipping notification for Asuka. Yessssssss.

Yay! Sabo.

Man, they're still putting out P.O.P. figures? They're trying to get up into Nendo numbers or something.

 

[Dabookerman]

Oh wow I'm surprised to see it 3D printed! The colour can be more vibrant since I do quite a lot of airbrush work for mixed media illustration during my college life. It looks slightly... muddy looking? Not sure if that is the right term.

I'm more of a illustrator/compositor/lighting artist with basic modelling skill but so my opinion is not the best lol.

Wow, yeah, I think that looks pretty dang good for a first attempt.

This is pretty rad for a first attempt. Sadly I don't have a very good critical eye for figures, so I can't provide any meaningful feedback. Keep at it though and feel free to post any other GKs!

That's a pretty great job or the first time. The stockings in particular are painted very well. Only criticisms I can bring up are things that wI'll just improve with practice. The black looks it could use some shading and the hair and flesh look a little muddy.

Here is a pretty good Youtube channel for GK tutorials. Leonas Workshop.

I just finish sanding my first kit, but got distracted because I am not mentally prepare to do skin shading. Just thinking about it give me a headache, why are human skin so complex,I miss painting gunpla.

Your figure ended up pretty nice, but like someone mention it is not as vibrant (or maybe you aimed for the darker look?).

If you want brighter color, try base coat your figure white. Also when you mix color (especially when you want vibrant color), you have to pay attention to color bias, this video helped me a lot in this regard.

Thanks for the super helpful comments guys
One of the benefits of having collected hundreds of figures is I have a realistic idea and expectation of what could be achieved. It's still ways off, but having looked at videos like Leona's Workshop, I'm already excited to try out some new airbrushing techniques.

I also need to print them out in more seperate parts. Especially the head and face. We repainted that so many times because we kept fucking up. Also being a bit more patient with drying times.

Here's a previous pic I took to demonstrate the process from design to model.

I would be very happy to answer any questions in regards to the printing process if anyone is interested

 

[RMI]

AmiAmi preview of Racing Miku Mirai.

Miku butt aplenty at the link.

sigh.... she looks awesome. That price though, it's too much to handle. Maybe if I get this raise.

 

[ColetteBrunel]

Man, that Alicia has a really weird-shaped base. I'm getting mine from the post office tomorrow. And I got my shipping notification for Asuka. Yessssssss.

Her base is a diamond, I have the base at an angle so it makes it look a bit different but I like the pose it makes her have. and grats! You'll love them both!

 

[Ken]

I personally think that Racing Miku looks terrible.

 

[Professor Renegade]

I personally think that Racing Miku looks terrible.

Oooooooh, you're gonna get it now.

 

[Ryuuroden]

oh dear.....lego's version of Amiibos, skylanders, infinity, going to be announced soon. going to be all LEGO WB characters !_!

 

[Freezasaurus]

I personally think that Racing Miku looks terrible.

 

[Ken]

2014 RM was better!

http://www.amiami.com/top/detail/detail?gcode=FIGURE-007630

 

[Freezasaurus]

2014 RM was better!

http://www.amiami.com/top/detail/detail?gcode=FIGURE-007630

She was gorgeous. But I really like what they did with the new Racing Miku's hair and facial expression. It's different from the vast majority of Miku figures out there.




Also, first episode of Triage X was kinda meh. Not bad, not amazing. Lots of plot.

 

[Einbroch]

2014 RM was better!

http://www.amiami.com/top/detail/detail?gcode=FIGURE-007630

The one linked above isn't the Racing Miku, but the Mirai Miku. 2015's Racing Miku is this:

 

[Ken]

Wow that's just as bad.

Oh wait I'm gonna get punched again aren't I.