DC 3.75/4" Appreciation Thread

snake5289 · 08-14-2016, 09:02 PM

Currently working on an Arkham-ish Robin but I have no idea what to do about the "R" on his chest. I'd never get it right if I tried to freehand it and I don't know of anything small enough to glue on.

MUfan97 · 08-14-2016, 10:29 PM

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Originally Posted by snake5289

Currently working on an Arkham-ish Robin but I have no idea what to do about the "R" on his chest. I'd never get it right if I tried to freehand it and I don't know of anything small enough to glue on.

Stencil it?

snake5289 · 08-14-2016, 11:32 PM

Now there's an idea. I've got a friend that could probably make a good one for me.

Thanks a bunch.

snake5289 · 08-15-2016, 12:03 AM

Here's a WIP shot. Put in some effort to make sure the red is as clean as I could get it.

Still need to paint some spots black, glue on the cape, and add the "R" on his chest but it's definitely come along nicely so far.

theArchivist · 08-15-2016, 08:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Autobot_Goldbug

but there are no yellow blanks!

Yet...

Kamatayan · 08-15-2016, 10:07 AM

I was thinking about some figures that can easily be made wth Boss Fight blanks. The Spectre can be done with the Infinite Heroes cape and head, a white BF blank, and a green BF blank. Here's the DCIH Spectre for reference.

LordMudd · 08-15-2016, 10:56 AM

Important note: The Spectre head is smaller than other DCIH heads to accommodate the hood of the cloak. It will not fit on any other size head. Tried it.

CCC.

Kamatayan · 08-15-2016, 11:04 AM

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Originally Posted by LordMudd

Important note: The Spectre head is smaller than other DCIH heads to accommodate the hood of the cloak. It will not fit on any other size head. Tried it.

CCC.

That sucks. I'm gonna look for a Joe head later that fits the look of the Spectre. The Spectre doesn't usually have a beard so I'm going to choose a head that doesn't have one. It'll make it easier since I'll only have to get it casted in white rather than getting it casted and painting the beard.

Kamatayan · 08-15-2016, 11:06 AM

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Originally Posted by snake5289

Here's a WIP shot. Put in some effort to make sure the red is as clean as I could get it.

Still need to paint some spots black, glue on the cape, and add the "R" on his chest but it's definitely come along nicely so far.

The paint job looks very clean. If I showed this picture to someone who wasn't familiar with the Nightwing figure and asked if there is any paint on the figures that it obvious I'm sure that the only thing they'll point out are the eyes on Batman.

DirkMaximus · 08-15-2016, 11:08 AM

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Originally Posted by snake5289

Here's a WIP shot. Put in some effort to make sure the red is as clean as I could get it.

Still need to paint some spots black, glue on the cape, and add the "R" on his chest but it's definitely come along nicely so far.

Awesome.

snake5289 · 08-15-2016, 01:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Kamatayan

The paint job looks very clean. If I showed this picture to someone who wasn't familiar with the Nightwing figure and asked if there is any paint on the figures that it obvious I'm sure that the only thing they'll point out are the eyes on Batman.

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Awesome.

Thank you both. That's actually this Luke Skywalker from one of the comic packs with Injustice Nightwing's head.
Luke Skywalker Figure, Rebellion Comic Book #3, Star Wars The Legacy Collection

I'm almost done I think except for the "R" which I'm going to try the stencil idea for.

Kamatayan · 08-15-2016, 01:19 PM

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Originally Posted by snake5289

Thank you both. That's actually this Luke Skywalker from one of the comic packs with Injustice Nightwing's head.
Luke Skywalker Figure, Rebellion Comic Book #3, Star Wars The Legacy Collection

I'm almost done I think except for the "R" which I'm going to try the stencil idea for.

Wow, that makes it seem a lot better. I thought you just painted over the blue parts of the Injustice Nightwing. You really put in a lot of effort into making it look clean.

Off topic, but I've never seen that Luke before. It looks really cool.

Kamatayan · 08-15-2016, 01:26 PM

I'm planning on getting the 3.75" DC Collectibles figures but it's a big risk with the expensive figures like the Green Arrow since they're known to easily break. Does anyone know of a way of reattaching any broken parts while retaining articulation if it ever happens?

snake5289 · 08-15-2016, 01:38 PM

None that I've tried. I can usually reattach broken limbs but they loose most if not all of the articulation.

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Wow, that makes it seem a lot better. I thought you just painted over the blue parts of the Injustice Nightwing. You really put in a lot of effort into making it look clean.

Off topic, but I've never seen that Luke before. It looks really cool.

Thanks again. Injustice Nightwing was turned into an MCU-esque Daredevil a while back so I had the head left over.

I never saw that Luke in stores but I saw it on eBay some time ago for a good price and was originally going to use it as a suit for Starkiller from Force Unleashed but it was too small for my liking. Pretty much the perfect size for Robin though.

Kamatayan · 08-15-2016, 02:25 PM

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Originally Posted by snake5289

None that I've tried. I can usually reattach broken limbs but they loose most if not all of the articulation.

Thanks again. Injustice Nightwing was turned into an MCU-esque Daredevil a while back so I had the head left over.

I never saw that Luke in stores but I saw it on eBay some time ago for a good price and was originally going to use it as a suit for Starkiller from Force Unleashed but it was too small for my liking. Pretty much the perfect size for Robin though.

Does it scale with figures the same way a teenager would scale with the average adult? It might be of use to me for an Arsenal custom.

snake5289 · 08-15-2016, 02:44 PM

Eh...If I had to guess I'd say yes but I'm probably not the person to ask that sort of thing. I'm terrible at this sort of thing. I can say that he's definitely shorter than Origins Batman.

I'll try to take a pic or two when I'm done to try and show how tall it is.

Kamatayan · 08-15-2016, 02:50 PM

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Originally Posted by snake5289

Eh...If I had to guess I'd say yes but I'm probably not the person to ask that sort of thing. I'm terrible at this sort of thing. I can say that he's definitely shorter than Origins Batman.

I'll try to take a pic or two when I'm done to try and show how tall it is.

It's cool dude, you don't have to go out of your way for it. But, thanks!

Universe · 08-15-2016, 03:02 PM

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Originally Posted by snake5289

Here's a WIP shot. Put in some effort to make sure the red is as clean as I could get it.

Still need to paint some spots black, glue on the cape, and add the "R" on his chest but it's definitely come along nicely so far.

So I'm guessing you like Mortal KOMBAT?

MUfan97 · 08-15-2016, 04:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Universe

So I'm guessing you like Mortal KOMBAT?

You're kidding, right?

He's obviously more of a Street Fighter fan. ;-)

redx24 · 08-15-2016, 04:39 PM

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Originally Posted by MUfan97

You're kidding, right?

He's obviously more of a Street Fighter fan. ;-)

Lies you know he's a Mario cart lover

neatogecko · 08-15-2016, 04:42 PM

Size Matters

Kamatayan · 08-15-2016, 04:45 PM

My SDCC Starro Flash came in the mail today! I'm extremely happy with it. It scales well with the figures when you take into consideration that Barry is young compared to the other heroes when he first started becoming a vigilante.

Kamatayan · 08-15-2016, 04:51 PM

My Nolan Trilogy Bruce's came in the mail today. I'm really happy with how the paint apps turned out but I'm unfortunately in a predicament. The head doesn't fit on an average ball joint. I want to fit it on the Multiverse Bruce and the MU Chameleon buck. How do I go about making the head fit them? wording

redx24 · 08-15-2016, 05:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Kamatayan

My Nolan Trilogy Bruce's came in the mail today. I'm really happy with how the paint apps turned out but I'm unfortunately in a predicament. The head doesn't fit on an average ball joint. I want to fit it on the Multiverse Bruce and the MU Chameleon buck. How do I go about making the head fit them?

I would try fitting it on a slightly bigger joint than it was made for and work your way to the size u need. The head sit perfectly on my proff x body and now can go on gijoes as well

snake5289 · 08-15-2016, 05:07 PM

You could always try using a slightly larger drillbit to make the hole bigger. That's what I usually do. Just be careful not to go too far or you'll have a hole in the top of his head.

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Originally Posted by Universe

So I'm guessing you like Mortal KOMBAT?

Whatever could have given me away?

You should see the Resident Evil side on the left.

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Originally Posted by MUfan97

You're kidding, right?

He's obviously more of a Street Fighter fan. ;-)

Eh. It has some cool characters but I wouldn't go that far.

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Originally Posted by redx24

Lies you know he's a Mario cart lover

Never played one.

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MUfan97 Toa of Fire Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: At your mom's house Posts: 1,897	Quote: Originally Posted by snake5289 Currently working on an Arkham-ish Robin but I have no idea what to do about the "R" on his chest. I'd never get it right if I tried to freehand it and I don't know of anything small enough to glue on. Stencil it? __________________ I was born, I had a good time, I was vaporized by a bomb.

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Kamatayan Join Date: Apr 2015 Posts: 1,562	I was thinking about some figures that can easily be made wth Boss Fight blanks. The Spectre can be done with the Infinite Heroes cape and head, a white BF blank, and a green BF blank. Here's the DCIH Spectre for reference. __________________ Feedback

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Kamatayan Join Date: Apr 2015 Posts: 1,562	Quote: Originally Posted by LordMudd Important note: The Spectre head is smaller than other DCIH heads to accommodate the hood of the cloak. It will not fit on any other size head. Tried it. CCC. That sucks. I'm gonna look for a Joe head later that fits the look of the Spectre. The Spectre doesn't usually have a beard so I'm going to choose a head that doesn't have one. It'll make it easier since I'll only have to get it casted in white rather than getting it casted and painting the beard. __________________ Feedback

08-15-2016, 11:06 AM	#5259
Kamatayan Join Date: Apr 2015 Posts: 1,562	Quote: Originally Posted by snake5289 Here's a WIP shot. Put in some effort to make sure the red is as clean as I could get it. Still need to paint some spots black, glue on the cape, and add the "R" on his chest but it's definitely come along nicely so far. The paint job looks very clean. If I showed this picture to someone who wasn't familiar with the Nightwing figure and asked if there is any paint on the figures that it obvious I'm sure that the only thing they'll point out are the eyes on Batman. __________________ Feedback