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Collecting => Customs => Star Wars Action Figures => Topic started by: BrentS on May 26, 2006, 09:26 AM
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I started working on the Sexiest Star Wars custom figure ever last night. Unforutantely, you are going to have to wait to see the WIP pictures because I didn't get a chance to take any. But trust me, this one lives up to the hype.
I'm going to try to get photos up later today if possible.
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You tease! :D
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Okay, here she is.... the super sexy.........
Gardulla the Hutt (at least my WIP)
(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y271/cerius31/Gardulla-WIP-1.jpg)
Okay, sorry for that really bad joke... however, I do need your help.
I want to do a complete repaint on this figure but what color scheme do you think I should use? Keep in mind that I'm colorblind and greens and browns are hard for me. Are the Hutts different shades of brown, brown with green, or shades of green?
Anything else you can suggest to set Miss Gardulla apart from Jabba?
Thanks in advance!
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:o Of course a giant slug worm chick how could i have ever not have guessed ::) and brent they are all those things, they have tons of shades, In wookiepedia the starwas wiki they have tons of pics they are all diff colors
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Tee hee! Great way to get our attention, Brent! :D
As far as colors go... I would say that most Hutts are closer to green in back, fading to a light yellowish tan in front. Gardulla's front definitely seems to be a lighter yellowish tan than Jabbas. Some other distinguishing characteristics: she's got a sort of "widow's peak" of the green between her eyes, her nostrils seem to be bigger than Jabba's, and her eyes seem to be more of a golden yellow in color, while Jabba's are more orange.
Gosh, that's a lot of colors, I know! Hope that helps -- and best of luck with this foxy lady! :D
... the Findswoman
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DAMN!!!! I was hoping for a custom of Bianca Beauchamp. ;D
Looks good so far Brent. I'd suggest priming the entire thing in brown a few times, then detailing yellow and green over that. Then, I'd probably go with a very light dry brush of different shades. Finally, a nice black wash (light on the paint here) and seal with matte acrylic sealer spray.
:)
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I think Gardulla has a much different sculpt to her face. More of a scrunched up, I'm takin a pinch, look.
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Here is gardula http://starwars.wikia.com/wiki/Gardulla_the_Elder
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I think she's drop dead sexy just as she is. Maybe I shouldn't have blurted that out. :-[
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Thanks for the tips everyone. I'm definitely going to add some more greenstuff to the face area to try and create some extra chins. I think I need to make the head a little pointier too. I'll keep this thread up to date with my WIP.
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Gardulla's a fox!
I'd hit it.
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...if you could find it!
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...if you could find it!
That'd be like hittin' the sarlacc :-X
(http://users3.ev1.net/~rfet/swchpics/sarlacc.jpg)
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HA HA HA! LOL!
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...if you could find it!
That'd be like hittin' the sarlacc :-X
(http://users3.ev1.net/~rfet/swchpics/sarlacc.jpg)
:o ,lol
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not too many hutt customs around hre, this one is welcome 8)
and i won't talk about the thread's title which caught my eye ;D
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(http://users3.ev1.net/~rfet/swchpics/sarlacc.jpg)
Reminds me of an old girl friend of mine. :o
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Reminds me of an old girl friend of mine. :o
Not hard to see why she's an ex then ;) The sarlacc really does have that "not so fresh" vibe about it.
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I think its the teeth. :o
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(http://users3.ev1.net/~rfet/swchpics/sarlacc.jpg)
Reminds me of an old girl friend of mine. :o
Ok, that's just gross. ;D
:)
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I think we are a little off the subject. What's the status on our Hutt?
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Well, thanks for getting us back on track. She has a little more greenstuff around her face. I need to get some more at Gameworkshop so that I can finish the molding. I'll try to post another WIP photo pretty soon. However, we are going out of town this weekend so I don't think I'm going to have a lot of time to work on my customs.
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Okay, here is minor update on Gardulla. I think I've finished the sculpting add ons with the greenstuff. Once it sets overnight then I can start painting her. I thinking about busting out my new airbrush on this to make initial paint applications smoother.
(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y271/cerius31/Gardulla-WIP-2.jpg)
With all that greenstuff around her eyes, nose, and mouth, she kind of looks like one of the things that I've doodle on ;D
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Hey Brent, I've been meaning to ask -- how is this Greenstuff stuff to work with? Does it cure with heat, like Sculpey, or does it cure in the air? I'm on the lookout for new sculpting media (Sculpey can be darn frustrating with some of the really, really tiny stuff) and would love to hear your thoughts on this stuff. Thanks! :)
... the Findswoman
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Brent I hope you don't mind me jacking this page again.
Finds the Greenstuff by citadel is a modeling epoxy, it is a 2 part compound blue and yellow which make green (I think this is a chemicle reaction to each other making it harder.). This stuff drys with in 5 hours and is totally cured in 24 with an incredible strong shore hardness making it perfect for add ons.
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It does look like a doodle pad picture. I would definately airbrush the entire thing. It will make the skin blend better. I did notice that one of her boobs is bigger than the other.
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Now worries Smarty... my add on for greenstuff.
It is extremely STICKY to work with. You have to keep you figures and tools wet to be able to keep this from sticking to your hands. Its also exceptionally difficult to remove (or prevent) fingerprints.
However, I've stopped using sculpy when I need to add something on to a piece "permenantly" I'll still use sculpy if I'm going to a make a mold of it but if its a permenant addition I'm going with greenstuff.
I also use greenstuff to bond some pieces together. For example, in my Diva figure, I've used greenstuff to creat the next and bond together with a ball joint for the head. I also used greenstuff to bond the Orn Free Ta head on the body.
The other downside to greenstuff is the cost. Its about $10 at Gamesworkshop. You don't get very much (but it goes a long way if you are only using small parts). You can get a lot more sculpy for the same money.
I also asked some questions about greenstuff a few months ago - [http://www.jedidefender.com/yabbse/index.php?topic=11442.0] Here's a Link[/url]
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I did notice that one of her boobs is bigger than the other.
I kind of did that on purpose. The Hutts never seem to be too symmetrica - just look at their nostrils.
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Worked on some airbrushing tonight. Here is the latest WIP for Gardulla. As you know, color's aren't my best thing so if they are way off please let me know. I tried to mix up some dark brown with white to form a brownish tan for the back side. I added some yellow to this mixture for the front portions. Some of the paint was still wet when I took the photos (hence the reflections). The airbrushing wasn't as straightforward as I was hoping (what is??). I may go it with a regular brush from here on out.
(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y271/cerius31/Gardulla-WIP-3-a.jpg)
(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y271/cerius31/Gardulla-WIP-3b.jpg)
(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y271/cerius31/Gardulla-WIP-3-c.jpg)
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Looks like you are making good progress.
The greenstuff sculpting will blend in nicely once painted, but that color reminds me of baby food. Should be cool to see when it's all finished up as it's shaping up to be one good looking ugly Hutt. :)