le tigre

[gamblor916]

Custom number three. This was my first time using apoxie sculpt and I have to say this stuff is fantastic. Easy to carve and file plus it holds edges really well and doesn't chip like other putties.

http://img190.imageshack.us/img190/5373/p1010483r.jpg

http://img190.imageshack.us/img190/7079/p1010495f.jpg

http://img41.imageshack.us/img41/1425/p1010479u.jpg

[lcz128]

faaaaaaaaaaaaar out I am so excited to see what you do here mate :3

[gamblor916]

Parts painted in Lamborghini Arancio Borealis or a golden metallic orange.
Screen painted in Alclad prismatic green to gold.

http://img15.imageshack.us/img15/7024/p1010512v.jpg

[Burn]

Quick question, where did you get your Apoxie sculpt stuff?

[gamblor916]

Quick question, where did you get your Apoxie sculpt stuff?

Direct from the manufacturer Aves (http://www.avesstudio.com/Products/Apoxie_Sculpt/apoxie_sculpt.html).

[lcz128]

how'd you strip the dark stuff on the screen so nicely, then prismatic'd it!? noice stuff so far :D Keep it coming good sir! :D

[gamblor916]

how'd you strip the dark stuff on the screen so nicely, then prismatic'd it!? noice stuff so far :D Keep it coming good sir! :D

I gave it a bath of alcohol overnight then polished the hell out of it with Finishers compound (http://www.hiroboy.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=48_62&products_id=1053).
Note don't leave it in the alcohol for more than a day or you'll destroy clear plastic.

[gamblor916]

Screens tinted light blue for Tigertrack and yet to be determined fellow.

http://img207.imageshack.us/img207/5323/p1010581t.jpg

[gamblor916]

More bits painted. Second bot will be Deepcover.

http://img689.imageshack.us/img689/7447/p1010879.jpg

[bruticus]

Hey dude, your work looks promising as usual...


I gave it a bath of alcohol overnight then polished the hell out of it with Finishers compound (http://www.hiroboy.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=48_62&products_id=1053).
Note don't leave it in the alcohol for more than a day or you'll destroy clear plastic.

just a few questions:
-is that finishing set better than the Mr Hobby or tamiya polishing products?
-which particular brand of alcohol do you use (isoproyl/isocol/rubbing alcohol/nail polish remover etc....) and what concentrations do you recommend??

[kup]

Based on the Jazz Gamblor brought the the fair - the pictures of his paint jobs don't do it justice. It looks really good and professionally finished.

[gamblor916]

Thanks mate. I haven't tried the Mr Hobby or Tamiya stuff other than the old discontinued one step polish. I've heard that the new Tamiya Finish compound is good but pricey. I do like the Finishers stuff though. I've used it for this (http://home.exetel.com.au/leducly/images/P1010902.jpg).
The alcohol is ordinary 99% isopropyl I found at a hardware store.


Based on the Jazz Gamblor brought the the fair - the pictures of his paint jobs don't do it justice. It looks really good and professionally finished.

So you're saying my pics are crap? lol :p
I can't get rid of that grain that appears on metallic paints but you don't really see in person.

[bruticus]

Thanks mate. I haven't tried the Mr Hobby or Tamiya stuff other than the old discontinued one step polish. I've heard that the new Tamiya Finish compound is good but pricey. I do like the Finishers stuff though. I've used it for this (http://home.exetel.com.au/leducly/images/P1010902.jpg).
The alcohol is ordinary 99% isopropyl I found at a hardware store.



How ironic... the Finishers Compound Set is Finished.
Cant seem to find a store that still has them in stock... :(
hmm... looks like tamiya it is then...

btw, i've tried 99% isopropyl before and the only thing i found it useful was for cleaning my paint brushes and cleaning off grime...
had absolutely no luck with TF paint removal....
do i have to soak it in for 24hrs for it to really have any effect??

the quickest results i've ever had was non acetone nail polish remover, but it caused some plastics to go really cloudy....

[gamblor916]

HLJ stocks them. (http://hlj.com/hljlist2/?Word=finishers&Dis=2&from=detail&searchpage=top_page)
What are you trying to remove? I've had good results with IPA but sometimes several applications are required (don't do it with clear bits though). Find a sealable container, add the parts and cover with the IPA. I check progress by scratching it off with a fingernail but I pretty much forget about it until the next day or two.

[bruticus]

HLJ stocks them. (http://hlj.com/hljlist2/?Word=finishers&Dis=2&from=detail&searchpage=top_page)
What are you trying to remove? I've had good results with IPA but sometimes several applications are required (don't do it with clear bits though). Find a sealable container, add the parts and cover with the IPA. I check progress by scratching it off with a fingernail but I pretty much forget about it until the next day or two.

OIC... hlj ran out of the 3 tub set + cloth combo, but they still sell the tubs individually...noice...

soak for a day or two hey? ok.. i can see where i went wrong then...lol..
i applied some IPA on a cloth and tried to rub it out with pressure (as i found that method worked with nail polish remover previously) but then gave up when it didnt work....

Thanks for the tips!

[lcz128]

Just occurred to me that both Deep Cover and Le Tigre have their spoilers removed! Wow - you're making them smooth-ended, aren't ye!? :D (just so happens I just did that for an STL custom... :O )

[gamblor916]

Not quite, I used Henkeis so I wanted to preserve the chrome without masking (though that gives me an idea for another build hmm...)

:D le tigre. Said bot is my take on classics Tigertrack.

[lcz128]

:D le tigre. Said bot is my take on classics Tigertrack.
Daaamn - henkeis!
Noice!

But yeah - I know it's Tigertrack - but Le Tigre just sounds... cooler XD
Esp cause we have this running joke at work which is all about putting on french accents :D

[gamblor916]

Here's how I slap putty on to make mods.
Pin the parts with guitar wire.

http://img686.imageshack.us/img686/8545/p1011000.jpg

Rough up the plastic with sandpaper and smooth on apoxie sculpt. Tubes are there to preserve screw holes.

http://img109.imageshack.us/img109/2193/p1011006e.jpg

Tack parts together while sanding to make sure it's symmetrical.

http://img683.imageshack.us/img683/4459/p1011013.jpg

Parts roughed out. Still needs a bit of filing and sanding.

http://img23.imageshack.us/img23/1479/p1011014e.jpg

[bruticus]

Nice tute, but why do you have to "pin" the parts with guitar wire?

[gamblor916]

For extra strength on fragile bits like the black intake piece.

[gamblor916]

More bits painted. Colour is metallic black, accents in metallic blue.

http://img23.imageshack.us/img23/1585/p1011194x.jpg

[liegeprime]

You know, even if youre explaining what your doing here, I think it would be far easier for me to understand if I see personally or on video.... it still sounds jargon to me but hey the end results of you work are always superb!!:D

[gamblor916]

Maybe I should put on a demo at the next Parra meet :D

[gamblor916]

Made new indicator lights. First stick on self adhesive foil.

http://img268.imageshack.us/img268/4344/p1011201.jpg

Paint on generously clear enamel and stick on some clear plastic eyes.

http://img136.imageshack.us/img136/3690/p1011208.jpg

Trim excess away.

http://img136.imageshack.us/img136/619/p1011215u.jpg

[gamblor916]

And so it is done :D

http://img704.imageshack.us/img704/9493/p1011627.jpg

http://img704.imageshack.us/img704/7047/p1011629.jpg

http://img704.imageshack.us/img704/5813/p1011630.jpg

http://img704.imageshack.us/img704/7616/p1011633.jpg

http://img704.imageshack.us/img704/3852/p1011635t.jpg

http://img704.imageshack.us/img704/7020/p1011636.jpg

[gamblor916]

Transform!

http://img704.imageshack.us/img704/3302/p1011643.jpg

http://img704.imageshack.us/img704/5578/p1011642.jpg

http://img704.imageshack.us/img704/4236/p1011650.jpg

http://img704.imageshack.us/img704/7420/p1011653.jpg

[Saintly]

:eek::eek::eek::eek::eek:

I thought for a moment there, they were new BTs or Aternity's!!

Good paint job and applications, Gamblor!

[Kyle]

These look so awesome!!! Very very shiny!

[1AZRAEL1]

Wow, really good paint jobs on those. You have more patience than I have for such things.

[1orion2many]

:)Very nice Gamblor, you always seem to get the paint apps spot on:)

[BigPenney]

:eek::eek::eek:
Those are fantastic.

[Saintly]

:eek: <- I think that icon is going to get overused in this thread! :D

[SMHFConvoy]

Dude that is sweet! I feel like a hack now.

[gamblor916]

Candylicious :D
Thanks for the comments guys :)

[Vector Prime]

Very nice... a lot of time and effort gone into those mate! :)

[optimus1]

Very very impressive work as always :eek:

WHo needs Alternities for quality Deluxe sized figures when u can fix regular Universe figures up for us :p

[i_amtrunks]

so purty!

[loophole]

wow that finish is like glass!!! you have alot of paiteince one day i hope to be half as good as you, they are just FANTASTIC!!

[Fungal Infection]

F@#king awesome mate! :D

[gamblor916]

Thanks for all the kind words :D
I'm still waiting on some paint for my next project. More on that later.

[lcz128]

Love your stuff as always gamblor!! An inspiration to us all!!! :D

[Autocon]

how do u cut excess away with out scratching the paint?

[gamblor916]

Love your stuff as always gamblor!! An inspiration to us all!!! :D

Well I try :D Thanks.


how do u cut excess away with out scratching the paint?

Very carefully. I make sure I use a new very sharp blade and don't press too hard.

[STL]

:eek:

*Drools*

Uhm... can someone get a mop?

[gamblor916]

Cheers. I still have a red one on the cards...

[liegeprime]

:eek:

*Drools*

Uhm... can someone get a mop?

Nah, we prefer you languishing in your own drool for little while longer hehehehe:D:D

[1AZRAEL1]

I must say, they are mucho awesomo in person. Thanks for bringing them along today.

[gamblor916]

Thanks! :)

[kup]

I must say, they are mucho awesomo in person. Thanks for bringing them along today.

I second that - It looks as if it's factory painted. The closest thing official that I can think of is the metallic Alternity paint job you see in Cliffjumper but this one is far better. Very well done.

[gamblor916]

Thanks :)

[kristofferrer]

This is ridiculously brilliant!


http://img704.imageshack.us/img704/7020/p1011636.jpg[/IMG]

[gamblor916]

Thanks, I try :)

[5FDP]

Having seen these in person as well, I am amazed at the effort and finished product. You sir have some serious talent. Well done!

[gamblor916]

Thanks. I hope to surpass them with this (http://img26.imageshack.us/img26/7875/lp560comp.jpg) though ;)

[loophole]

Thanks. I hope to surpass them with this (http://img26.imageshack.us/img26/7875/lp560comp.jpg) though ;)

keen to see that finished i wanted to do something very similar to my Breakdown

[kup]

Hi Gamblor,

I am in the process of customizing a Sunstreaker into Breakdown. Did you use any under-coats before spraying the parts with metallic paint?

[gamblor916]

I'm not sure how helpful I can be with this but this is what I do to prepare the surface.
Wash and sand the panels with 1000 grit wet and dry paper, then airbrush resin primer (http://www.hlj.com/product/GNZRP-261). I find it sticks better than other primers.
Depending on the final colour I spray white surfacer (http://www.hlj.com/product/GNZSF-283) next.
Then I apply Zero auto paint (http://www.zero-paints.co.uk/). This stuff typically cannot be brush painted. I recommend Tamiya or GSI spray paints otherwise.
I clear coat with either 2k clear (http://www.hiroboy.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=797) or my favourite Finishers Auto Clear (http://vfkfcgt.web.infoseek.co.jp/).
Then polish and admire :D

How's that for plugging products :D

[kup]

Thank you. I am still confused on what to do but I guess it's more of inexperience than anything else.

[Deonasis]

What everyone else said. Perfectly executed.

[Sharky]

that is just pure sexy!!!.. only the other day i was thinking i would love to have all the "sideswipe" recolours as i have a few of them.

awesome awesome stuff i am so jealous.. i have no skills in this department and am totally impressed.

cant wait to see the next one

[gamblor916]

Thanks. I hope to finish a couple when I get some time off.