Topic: Commander Kurgan's Customs

[Commander_Kurgan]

Did you use Testors Dullcote on your Mando?

I use Marabu Mattlack, that's similar to Testor's Dullcoat, but industrial strength, not for modelling paints.

Thanks a lot for all the praise, guys! I really appreciate your opinions.

[JediMindtrix]

did you use a base coat on the jango armor before you painted it?i want to paint my apt. jango armor without ruining it like i did the first time i tried a few months back.that particular piece of plastic is hard to paint i find.do you ever use gesso to do a base coat on your fig's?what should i use?if anything.

[wraithnine]

looks excellent Volker   another stupendous custom from a custom master.

[Clonehead]

I really like the straight forward clean look of this one, Volker! Nice dull colors without a bit of sheen.
To answer your question,no, I don't use a sealant on my figures as after they are done, I don't really handle em much other than to display. I do put a base coat on em though, usually a flat grey or white  Wich the final color seems brighter over.

[Commander_Kurgan]

did you use a base coat on the jango armor before you painted it?i want to paint my apt. jango armor without ruining it like i did the first time i tried a few months back.that particular piece of plastic is hard to paint i find.do you ever use gesso to do a base coat on your fig's?what should i use?if anything.

Hi!
I usually basecoat my custom figures with generic "rallye-type" spraypaint, either light grey or black. In the past, I've used primer from Games Workshop, but I found out that the generic spraypaint from the home depot works just as well.
On this one, I just primed the parts which were going to be painted, like the armor and the lower legs. The rest is straight TVC Bespin Luke.

[Commander_Kurgan]

I really like the straight forward clean look of this one, Volker! Nice dull colors without a bit of sheen.
To answer your question,no, I don't use a sealant on my figures as after they are done, I don't really handle em much other than to display. I do put a base coat on em though, usually a flat grey or white  Wich the final color seems brighter over.

You know, I re-watched your video on the custom Republic Commando and I noticed how well the paint seems to hold up to your handling of the figure. The paint seemed like it was baked into the plastic.

[Commander_Kurgan]

As featured in my fan fiction "Never a dull moment" (http://www.imperialshipyards.net/SMF/index.php?topic=6512.0) the Sector Rangers are the tough guys in Galactic Lawc Enforcement.
Now that I can use my fingers again, here's my WIP interpretation of a Ranger. He still needs some minor paint apps and then he'll be good to go:

Okay, this project has taken me longer than anticipated, but you'll be able to see that the finished Sector Ranger looks definitely different in some aspects than the WIP I showed earlier.
To be honest, I think he now looks a lot more badass.

[Wookie-Balls]

Nice work Volker!

What helmet is that?

Thanks

Ray

[Commander_Kurgan]

It's a GI Joe helmet. Don't ask me exactly from which figure, though. I got it from the parts box and tried to match it to the one shown on one of the few illustrations of a Sector Ranger.

[Clonehead]

Nice looking figure, Volker!

[JediMindtrix]

yeah,I'd say that looks a lot cleaner,the legs didn't look right the first time around,the head sculpt is nicer,and the added accessories finish the job well.like I say about my customs their always a WIP,till I'm completely happy.he does look very well put together.

[Tamer]

Volker, I like it. On the front page.

[Commander_Kurgan]

Wow, thanks for the honor.
I didn't dare to hope...

[YakFace]

Nice job on the Mando! I really like your paint job....very clean and precise, makes the figure pop. Also what head did you use for him it looks so natural?

[Commander_Kurgan]

Thanks!
I think a good headsculpt can add a lot to the figure.
On the Mando, I used a GI Joe DTC Barrel Roll head, on the Sector Ranger I used a BBI Elite Forces head.