They're not all cars, pt. 4: Mars or Bust

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They're not all cars, pt. 4: Mars or Bust Jul 11, 2009 16:42:16 GMT -6

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Post by rocketeer on Jul 11, 2009 16:42:16 GMT -6

I thought you guys might like to see a figure kit I just finished; it's made by an outfit called MojoResin and is called "Mars or Bust" (I think she took the Bust, hyuk hyuk hyuk ;D ).

I reposed her head and gun hand a bit to give her a "what the heck is it now?" look, which my wife immediately recognized as being identical to the one we get from our teenaged daughter

The paint on her boots/gloves and bodysuit is Createx pearlescent, the same paint that Shannon DiMaulo used on that Merc that got a big picture in one of the model car magazines. I couldn't get the stuff to airbrush worth a toot and eventually ended up hand-brushing the boots and bodysuit. Not to mention the masking pulling up bits of the fleshtones.

Sigh. But it's done now, and here are the pictures (one pic and links to more):

i193.photobucket.com/albums/z256/hilbyf/Mars%20or%20Bust/DSCN3044.jpg
i193.photobucket.com/albums/z256/hilbyf/Mars%20or%20Bust/DSCN3045.jpg
i193.photobucket.com/albums/z256/hilbyf/Mars%20or%20Bust/DSCN3046.jpg
i193.photobucket.com/albums/z256/hilbyf/Mars%20or%20Bust/DSCN3048.jpg

Last Edit: Jul 18, 2009 20:23:55 GMT -6 by rocketeer

metalburner Official Coffin Corner Klown LIFE IS HARD AND THEN YOU DIE. Posts: 1,630	They're not all cars, pt. 4: Mars or Bust Jul 11, 2009 17:59:37 GMT -6 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by metalburner on Jul 11, 2009 17:59:37 GMT -6 awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!

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They're not all cars, pt. 4: Mars or Bust Jul 11, 2009 18:32:01 GMT -6

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Post by EDWARD ROBERTSON on Jul 11, 2009 18:32:01 GMT -6

Man I would give anything to paint figures like that. ;D She is breathtaking not to mention real busty,just the way they should be. ;D The model is super and very well done.I have a bunch of figure kits but they dont look anything like that.

a real piece of art.FASTEDDIE

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They're not all cars, pt. 4: Mars or Bust Jul 12, 2009 14:04:08 GMT -6

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Post by RatRod on Jul 12, 2009 14:04:08 GMT -6

Steve you are the master at these figures..... I wish I could paint figures like that, but I guess I'll stick to cars & bikes.... Can't wait as always to see what comes next!!!

Here's the rest of the pics....

s193.photobucket.com/albums/z256/hilbyf/Mars%20or%20Bust/

Last Edit: Jul 12, 2009 14:09:12 GMT -6 by RatRod

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ade Showrod Basher Posts: 98	They're not all cars, pt. 4: Mars or Bust Jul 13, 2009 6:34:41 GMT -6 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by ade on Jul 13, 2009 6:34:41 GMT -6 Great build man. I've heard others have had trouble spraying Createx Pearls as well, If I hear of a solution I'll let you know.

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They're not all cars, pt. 4: Mars or Bust Jul 13, 2009 21:57:47 GMT -6

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Post by rocketeer on Jul 13, 2009 21:57:47 GMT -6

Thanks for all the comments. I had fun building her, and the project went pretty quickly, Createx woes notwithstanding.

My next project may actually be automotive; I just bought Emhar's Bedford Tipper, and it's a cutie (for a dump truck, that is).

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They're not all cars, pt. 4: Mars or Bust Jul 14, 2009 9:49:41 GMT -6

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Post by stilljustharley on Jul 14, 2009 9:49:41 GMT -6

I've managed to get the Createx pearls to work on a couple of projects but more by luck than judgement.
I ended up thinning them with water way beyond what I would usually use and applying endless ultra thin coats to build up enough depth to make them visible. Getting too much paint on, and having it run, was depressingly common.
When it all goes right the end result looks great (this was one of my better efforts)
www.showrods.com/gallery_pages/garbage_pickup.html
but an awful lot of work to get there.

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rocketeer AlMoSt FaMoUs Posts: 885	They're not all cars, pt. 4: Mars or Bust Jul 18, 2009 20:25:16 GMT -6 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by rocketeer on Jul 18, 2009 20:25:16 GMT -6 Oops, didn't realize my links didn't work. Fixed 'em.

djway3474 Showrod Jedi Posts: 462	They're not all cars, pt. 4: Mars or Bust Jul 18, 2009 22:53:17 GMT -6 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by djway3474 on Jul 18, 2009 22:53:17 GMT -6 Poor gal looks a little cold Great job

Tim Nolan Showrod Jedi Master Klown Posts: 5,244	They're not all cars, pt. 4: Mars or Bust Jul 19, 2009 7:49:57 GMT -6 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Tim Nolan on Jul 19, 2009 7:49:57 GMT -6 High beams!!! (Laser high beams?!) ;D She'd look good sitting on my Jupiter 2!!! LOL! I admire anyone who can paint figures like that. Just wonderful work!

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