Originally Posted by BlackMagnus (Post 164501)

Well, not really. Unless you are dead set on not having that many of the same figure to represent 2 different characters. Scourge looked exactly like his Sweeps anyways. You can do what I did, I painted all the red bits (and the eyes) on Scourge yellow. I got the inspiration for that from the BC set. I liked how they looked exactly the same, yet different at the same time. A little red Testors on Scourges eyes and open his wings (leave the Sweeps wings "stock"), bam, just the effect I needed. I have a couple of pics if you like?

Originally Posted by CLASSIFIED (Post 164532)

I don't collect Transformers.

Originally Posted by trebleshot (Post 164994)

Now that might be something I will try after seeing your pics, especially since I seem to have no problem finding Generations Scourge around here now. The only thing I'd need would be paint. Do you think Gundam markers would work instead? It might be easier for me to do the detail work with that instead of a brush (I'm not that good - little to no practice beyond painting walls)?

Also, did you disassemble their legs to paint the vents?



What's with you man? C'mon!

(j/k)

Originally Posted by BlackMagnus (Post 165364)

Sorry about the late response Treble. From what I have seen, Gundam markers are more expensive then small bottles of Testors (enamels). I get mine at Micheals for $1.50 a piece and they last, for me anyway and I do a fair bit of painting, quite awhile. They (Micheals) also have the small detail brushes that are essential for clean apps. Trust me, the few dollars spent on a couple of good brushes will be worth it and they will pay for themselves. I am by no means a pro but, I can get pretty good results. I have found myself looking for figures to do touchups on, silver here, gold there. It can be really fun as well. Practice on an old figure first just ot get the hang of. If I can do it, anyone can bro!:) (Have also spent time as a painters apprentice doing interior work)

Scourges legs are really easy to take apart, 2 screws and 3 parts. 2 leg halves and a foot, which can be left attached. I found it easier just to take him apart rather then try an paint the areas without doing so. The head is a little tricky though. It is in 3 parts as well. Face, light piping and the back of the head (which will be left on the ball joint). Get an exacto knife to CAREFULLY and evenly pry apart the face area from the light piping. This is much easier like the legs to do if you dismantle him first. If you have any questions at all man, please feel free to PM me. I'm always here to help.

Originally Posted by trebleshot (Post 165526)

Sounds good. I have to see if I can scrounge up a couple of Scourges and let you know how it turns out.

Originally Posted by trebleshot (Post 164994)

What's with you man? C'mon!

Originally Posted by CLASSIFIED (Post 165749)

My son does, so I do by default.

My brother did when we were kids, and he found his boyhood collection in his garage.

My kids and I are going over his house tonight to retrieve they collection.

Originally Posted by Galactus (Post 166166)

"It used to be 3. HFTD Hailstorm, DOTM Crankcase, Universe Acid Storm, TFTM Storm Surge, ROTF Skystalker all in 3's."


and 115 Skrull soldiers and 200 Storm troopers :p

Originally Posted by BlackMagnus (Post 165759)

Your son is very lucky. Make sure he takes care of the Dad! I'm hoping, like yours, the collection can be passed on to my son one day.

Originally Posted by BlackMagnus (Post 166173)

What's this now?

Originally Posted by Galactus (Post 166191)

An army of marvel and starwars figures that is going to take up 4 shelfs.


Oh yeah let me ad in 5 AT-ATs and a millenium falcon for good measure.

Originally Posted by Galactus (Post 166231)

Lol no, it makes me wonder where i would keep it all though.

I have seen people with about 200 storm troopers though (ActionFigureExpert on Youtube)

Originally Posted by BlackMagnus (Post 166235)

...Ok so then you can understand my confusion as to why you quoted my post with that then.

Originally Posted by LXL_Guy (Post 172260)

I'm fine with smaller but only one that I'll aim to really make into an army are Zombie Vipers. If I can get my hands on more then 10 I'll be happy.

Originally Posted by CLASSIFIED (Post 166185)

We picked up the box yesterday and there's a lot in there I wasn't expecting including the original Starscream, Soundwave, hound, Wheeljack, and Mirage!

Originally Posted by Galactus (Post 166231)

Lol no, it makes me wonder where i would keep it all though.

I have seen people with about 200 storm troopers though (ActionFigureExpert on Youtube)

Originally Posted by miketime (Post 163601)

I've been picking up extra Multiple Men, AIM, Hammer Drones, & Skrull soldiers. I have yet to see any of the comic Hydra guys but I could use at least 5 of them.

Originally Posted by Jason Abbadon (Post 172392)

I'll go with "As many as possible" FTW!

You'll love this then:
http://pic90.picturetrail.com/VOL221.../398467707.jpg
http://pic90.picturetrail.com/VOL221.../397317323.jpg
Gotta get a shot of all my HYDRA goons together with Strucker and Viper...

http://pic90.picturetrail.com/VOL221.../398418703.jpg

The thing about army building for me is making variants nad specialists in the group- keeping some soldiers "stock" and the rest unique ut still in uniform.
AIM goons are the very best- you can cut off weapons and pouches from SW or Joe figs and customize the standard trooper like crazy...

Unlike standard "army builders", I have to personalize SHIELD agents:
http://pic90.picturetrail.com/VOL221.../398797411.jpg
http://pic90.picturetrail.com/VOL221.../398797412.jpg
Using GI JOE heads, you can have a ton of great SHIELD agents (look at ebay for lots of them from the three pack).