BH Starscream to Airachnid conversion (WIP)

[CBratron]

Phone and internet went down when Sydney had our recent bout of heavy rain. After two weeks, 3 technicians and a new modem, I am no longer reliant on my mobile phone and I can post what I've been working on.

Inspired by Lancalot's custom work I've decided to try my hand a project or two. I'm working along the lines of JinSaotome's custom Airachnid.

After much trimming and greenstuffing.




Also made these blasters for her from Bruticus Maximus hands (and I use the word hands in the loosest possible sense of the word). Not sure if I'll use them. They're definitely more suited to a Slipstream custom. JinSaotome also did a Slipstream custom from the same mold.


And got to work on mounting points under the wings for weapons with 5mm pegs.



Just making sure they look right.


Fitting a plug before adding reinforcing greenstuff.


And that's it so far.

[Bidoofdude]

Very nice. It comes across as Airachnid well.

[lancalot]

Wow that coming along good man..... what that green stuff your using to fill in ?

[CBratron]

Wow that coming along good man..... what that green stuff your using to fill in ?

When I used to do Games Workshop miniatures we called it Green Stuff but don't buy it from them. Buy it online or from hardware stores (edit: or hobby stores and maybe some art stores) under the name Kneadatite and you can get triple the amount for the same price.

It's an epoxy putty, usually yellow and blue ribbons which you mix, hence green stuff. Cut off the desired amount and knead it until it's a smooth green colour. I'll discard any hardened bits that form in the middle where the ribbons are joined before I mix the parts, otherwise you'll get lumps. Working time is about half an hour, maybe an hour. Feels like hard rubber when it fully sets in 24 hours. Sticks to almost anything including itself (so you can do half a sculpt one day and finish it the next day by throwing more on). Vaseline or oil (even skin oils) will stop it sticking to any sculpting tools.

There are other modelling putty formulas out there but green stuff is a very good starting point.

[Jinto]

Looks like she's coming along nicely.

[lancalot]

thanks for the info .... are you planing to do the legs as well?..

[CBratron]

The spider legs? As soon as I can get a Star Wars Spider Assassin Droid (or if I see anything better) I will. Saw one on ebay but I'm exploring all local options I can before I pay international shipping for such a small item.

[M-bot]

Hey that's really good! It's amazing how many parts on the figure need filling in - I only noticed when I started customising my FOC Grimlock, and now I'm noticing it on all my figures.

Looking forward to more WIP pics!

[GoktimusPrime]

Wow... this mould does work better as a female than a male; even moreso than the original TFP Deluxe Starscream mould. Hasbro really should use this to give us a TFP Slipstream (in mass retail thanx)

[CBratron]

Some progress has been made.
All 'primed' and ready to paint.


Taped up any parts I didn't want sprayed. Also filled any ball sockets with blu-tack. Actually filled the sockets and peg holes before priming.


After the shiny black sexiness is sprayed on.


Currently hand painting any other parts. Was delayed because all my old paints had solidified and was debating whether or not to buy a purple or mix one.
She's looking good so far