THOR First Figure.

Thats pretty cool.  Was just thinking some kind of rock with rnning water.  Just don't have materials right now.

fantacmet wrote:

Toughest part is going to be creating a base for it.  We both agreed the base that came with it sucks.

Toughest part is going to be creating a base for it.  We both agreed the base that came with it sucks.

fantacmet wrote:

He decided to go ahead and go with the red hair.  I just kinda mixed a reddish orange color.  Never done redhead before.  Looks ok for a semi-cartooney figure.   Michael

He decided to go ahead and go with the red hair.  I just kinda mixed a reddish orange color.  Never done redhead before.  Looks ok for a semi-cartooney figure.

Michael

fantacmet wrote:

The guy I am building it for says Thor is Blonde.  Thor is one of the God's of his religion and he wants him Blonde so who am I to argue?  So far so good on the new build.  I did alot more pre-glue filing so I managed to get the fit a little better.  Still lots of filing,sanding, filling, and more sanding though.  Someone would do well to build this up, and then cast a new fig out of resin.  the negraving and such is really nice, just the fit lord it's horrid.   Michael

Hi Michael...Understandable, but you might want to clue the guy in that Thor most DEFINITELY had RED HAIR. I should know-I'm a redhead, and have taken more than a bit of ribbing for it, as I'm interested in Germanic Mythology as well.

I mean, this guy might've just misidentified a photo or painting of him, ya know? He might be real appreciative that you did the research for him. I'm sure he'll appreciate it when his friends remark on it? I mean, it's your call, I just know that most guys on this site strive for accuracy, and all the more if you're building it for someone...

Anyhoo- if you're interested, go to this website; it gives you all the info you'll need.

                http://webexhibits.org/pigments/indiv/color/reds4.html
 

The guy I am building it for says Thor is Blonde.  Thor is one of the God's of his religion and he wants him Blonde so who am I to argue?  So far so good on the new build.  I did alot more pre-glue filing so I managed to get the fit a little better.  Still lots of filing,sanding, filling, and more sanding though.  Someone would do well to build this up, and then cast a new fig out of resin.  the negraving and such is really nice, just the fit lord it's horrid.

Michael

As far as Busts, Legengs & Lore has some of hte figures you're looking for. Click here for a list at www.redlancers.com.

In fact, search around The Red Lancer for the stuff you want. They have about the largest selection of figures available.

Uh...I sincerely believe that Thor was a "redhead"! Might want to research that...?

BTW, why would you want to add clothes to the female nudes?!?!

Sorry to revive such an old thread but this figure is not done.  Unfortunately I ended up losing pretty much all of it during a couple of moves.  So I recently picked up a repalcement on ebay for 6 bucks.  I picked up the replacement seeing as how the figure was not mine and I was building it for a friend, who has zero experience building models.  He also is short on cash so building it as a favor and to gain experience.  I would love to find a Predator figure to build.  Especially the head, with and without mask.  Most of the ones I see are 60-400 dollars or more.  I wouldn't mind painting up a few figures or busts.  Busts I would like would be old Military generals.  Robert E. Lee, Nathan Bedford Forest, Custer, or any other famous old generals, either north or south doesn't matter.  Allied or Axis.  Also some full body figures.  Something much larger then the 1:35 scale ones I always see.  Those preferably fantasy.  Mostly women, but others will work as well.  Also price has to be fairly low, as I am on a limited budget.  Also does anyone know if there are nude female figuers around 120mm or taller, that I can add actual clothing to, instead of just painting the clothing?  Or any combination thereof nude and clothed.  I will post some pics when I actually get some more work done on this bugger.  At least this time I have more tools to work with.

Michael

QUOTE: Originally posted by fantacmet Well I doubt I'll mess with resin just too pricey, although I've seen vinyl here and there that isn't so bad, but for the most part the ones I have seen the accuracy of the details looks pretty bad. For the most part on those that I have seen I'd be interested in Star Trek Characters and they seldom look like the character they represent. Maybe later tihs year I'll order some WW2 figures or something through mail order in the mag. I also get to try my hand at shipbuilding, I need to build a REALY nice titanic for my fiance, and I want a U.S.S. Oregon for myself. Have a local place where I can get the photoetched details, just they don't have the railings. Michael