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  • Random Axe
    The Voice of Reason
    • Apr 16, 2008
    • 4518

    The Atom

    Not only will I post customs I'm somewhat happy with, I'll post failures as well. Such is the case of Atom. This is a Reprohead suit that I had my mother sew up. THe material is so delicate and strechy it's difficult to work with unless you're used to it. She ended up making it a bit large so I had to do alterations which caused some of the ink to rub off the material. Also the hands suck as I cannot get my red paint to adhere. THe head ended up being too glossy. I tried toning it down, but that didn't work either.

    Just another learning tool. I'll attempt this guy down the road again once I've improved upon my mediocre skills.

    Scott









    I almost had a psychic girlfriend but she dumped me before we met.

    If anyone here believes in psychokinesis, please raise my hand.
  • thunderbolt
    Hi Ernie!!!
    • Feb 15, 2004
    • 34211

    #2
    Still looks cool, has the Mego feel to it.
    You must try to generate happiness within yourself. If you aren't happy in one place, chances are you won't be happy anyplace. -Ernie Banks

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    • The Bat
      Batman Fanatic
      • Jul 14, 2002
      • 13412

      #3
      Looks good to Me Man...NICE Job!
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      • darklord1967
        Persistent Member
        • Mar 27, 2008
        • 1550

        #4
        Gorgeous... simply gorgeous!! I would try to use flat paints on the heads, though.
        I... am an action figure customizer

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        • Random Axe
          The Voice of Reason
          • Apr 16, 2008
          • 4518

          #5
          THe problem was the sealer. I always use flat paints, but I went back and repainted the blue to match the suit. I sprayed it a second time and it got really glossy on me. I attempted to tone it down with more paint and not seal it, but that didn't do it. I'll just have to be careful with the sealer. It was matte finish, I just may have over-done it.

          Scott
          I almost had a psychic girlfriend but she dumped me before we met.

          If anyone here believes in psychokinesis, please raise my hand.

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          • Megospidey
            Museum Webslinger
            • Jul 26, 2006
            • 5305

            #6
            We are always our own worst critic, aren't we?? The key is you're having fun and getting better...which is what it's all about it.

            It will be interesting a year or so from now to see what he looks like after you've redone him.

            And you are right...that is the head Russ used to make Flash.

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            • megowgsh
              Customego HoF Curator
              • Nov 19, 2003
              • 7420

              #7
              I think you did a great job on him.

              Of course I am biased, though.
              Check out ALL my customs at https://www.facebook.com/megowgshcustoms

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              • The Toyroom
                The Packaging King
                • Dec 31, 2004
                • 16653

                #8
                Dude I think you underestimate yourself...Looks good to me!
                Think OUTSIDE the Box! For the BEST in Repro & Custom Packaging!

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                • BlackKnight
                  The DarkSide Customizer
                  • Apr 16, 2005
                  • 14622

                  #9
                  Great Figure Scott. I think Everything is well done.
                  ... The Original Knight ..., Often Imitated, However Never Duplicated. The 1st Knight in Customs.


                  always trading for Hot Toys Figures .

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                  • toys2cool
                    Ultimate Mego Warrior
                    • Nov 27, 2006
                    • 28605

                    #10
                    very cool man
                    "Time to nut up or shut up" -Tallahassee

                    http://ultimatewarriorcollection.webs.com/
                    My stuff on facebook Incompatible Browser | Facebook

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                    • Blackkryptonite
                      Persistent Member
                      • Jun 28, 2006
                      • 2118

                      #11
                      Not bad at all and I certainly wouldn't classify this as a failure. I think you're on the right track and I see where you have an eye for details so the longer you do this the more refined your skills will become.

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