Custom bases/dioramas! maintenance and care! customization on figures too!!! I am loving it all Desy. Can't wait to see what you'll do to that fresh out of Sand school Tusken raider. Lol ✍️ Sign me up 🙌 great work
Man Desi, you have some talent with this stuff. The figure looks awesome👍 I on the other hand don’t have your talent or cojones 😀 to modify any of my HT’s. Really do love the videos, keep ‘‘em coming 😀😀
LOL Thanks Luis! Yes, the fear of potentially ruining a high-end figure can be nerve-wrecking. I always say, practice on a cheap alternative. Whether it’s a cheap toy with soft goods or just on scrap materials. An alternative way to fine-tune the skills needed for figure customization is to try your hand at scratch-built dioramas since you don’t really risk “ruining” anything. Glad you enjoyed the video and more to come soon!
I’m not going to lie, when you took that exacto knife to that collar, my heart rate increased significantly.😅 Loved your take on controlling the staining process with dry compared to wet pigments. The end creation made this Pennywise extra creepy. I’d have to lock him in a cabinet at bed time. Really well done 👏👏👏🔥🔥🔥
Devalued!?! You, my good sir, have improved an already amazing piece to another level of awesome. New to your channel and i already love what i see. Koodos!!
I’m getting my Pennywise tomorrow or Friday. Just might have to do this. Awesome video Desy. Looks like I need to order more supplies 😂 just ordered me a dremel and some snow flock so I can try that big rock n snow wall base.
So much better!! What i noticed about this figure it's a mix of both chapters. Because the headsculpts are from chapter one which is noticeable due the cracks and hairstyle plus collour. And the suit itself is from chapter two due the pompoms and different collar.
Just found your channel and must say I love the tutorials and how to with weathering and dioramas. I'm in the process of watching all the videos. Something I'd be interested in seeing would be a how to do blood effects on figures and dioramas. Like blood on the figures face or the fabrics as well as blood or gore on diorama floors or walls! Also in future videos, could you get a little closer to show the final results? For example, the Pennywise head, I couldn't see the up close impact of the watered down paint weathering in the video.
Thanks so much for watching!!! That’s awesome feedback! I’ll try to keep getting closer shots on those close-up details. Sure, I can make a Blood and gore tutorial! Had just a tiny bit of blood on the storm trooper helmet tutorial, but I could go a lot further with it.
@@metamorphiccustoms that sound great. I've started adding horror figures to my 1/6 scale collection, Jason, Freddy, Pennywise etc etc and starting to figure out some good lighting and also how I'll get a good horror detolf display. Part of that is having some extra blood, gore and dead bodies to liven up the effect of the figures in the display. Also thinking about blooding up a phicen body which would make a great video tutorial as well. I'm still new to doing my own customizing and REALLY appreciate you giving the details on what to actually use to get the best result! Thanks!
I really wanted to weather my Pennywise but not confident enough to apply watered paint. I will try with pigments, and will follow your tutorial. Thanks so much for this video Desi! Great great work!
Awesome upgrades! I would be afraid to do everything you just did. Lol For the collar I just adjusted what it is attached and there was no need to cut anything.
That’s awesome! Adjusting the collar really helps, and if you managed to do it without cutting the attachment strings, even better! Thanks for watching!
Great stream ,i did the collar on mine but wasn't sure on the painting to look dirty but pigments is a great idea ,definitely gonna give it a go 👍 Keep up the great work 🙌
A little late to the game, but here it goes. If your using powder for weathering: does it come off easily afterwards? how well does the pigment stay in the cloth after your done?
Good question. Normally you would have to “seal” the pigment after you apply it with a clear coat spray. However, I didn’t do that with my figure. The fabric seems to have absorbed the pigment and it does not come off when I’m handling or reposing it. Thanks for watching!
Thanks for watching and for the question! No, the pigment will not effect the texture as long as you apply it slowly. (Don't cake it on.) However, it will also NOT come off easily. There is a small chance that if you wash the fabrics, you can remove the pigments, but I assume the results may not be great. Instead, you'll have to commit once you start applying them. The good part about using dry pigments instead of wet paint is dry pigments are easier to control while applying lightly. Start in an inconspicuous spot then move on when you feel you've got the technique.
Hey Desy, thank you so much for this amazing step-by-step tutorial! Is there a way to wash/remove the pigment if you accidentally apply too much, or want to revert the figure back to the original? Additionally, say the cloth is too dark, would you recommend pigments if you want to lighten the fabric up? I recently got the DAMTOYS Ezio and feel his tunic is a bit dark. I wanted to lighten it up a bit :) Again, thank you!!
Hi Cameron you’re welcome and Thank you!!! There’s no real way to wash off pigments. (They may or may not come off.) Just start by using very small amounts and then gradually build up from there. The good news is you really do need a lot of pigment for it to begin showing on the Pennywise clothes. So the process is pretty forgiving versus using paint. As for lightening darker soft goods, that’s typically done with dyes or a bleaching process. You could use light pigments but you may get more of a stain or dust effect.
@@metamorphiccustoms You're the man, thank you for your in-depth response! It's much appreciated :) I've subscribed and am very excited for more tutorials!!
@@metamorphiccustoms Sorry one more thing haha, I once heard that you can use water to help fabrics sit properly on figures and help with posing... Have you heard of that or recommend anything like that? I've struggled with my hoods sitting well on my figures and am curious if you have any advice for that. Again, thank you!
@@Kot-cj8nz I’ve never done it myself but yes I have heard of it. Basically weighing down the fabrics so they sit properly. Typically water is only temporary. In order for it to hold it will need some kind of binder mixed in to the water like glue…but that a bit more permanent. Not sure if you want to do that to your figures…
Wow desy! This looks much better! Would love to see you tackle a tuskin raider!
Thanks Popsik!!! You read my mind. Gotta get my hands on one to try this.
Custom bases/dioramas! maintenance and care! customization on figures too!!! I am loving it all Desy. Can't wait to see what you'll do to that fresh out of Sand school Tusken raider. Lol
✍️ Sign me up 🙌 great work
Thanks Will! I’m going to have to pick up a tusken!
excellent work mate, you've inspired me to pick up pennywise now that I can see it's potential!
Thanks Alan! It really is a great figure, and a couple of quick mods takes it to the next level.
Man Desi, you have some talent with this stuff. The figure looks awesome👍 I on the other hand don’t have your talent or cojones 😀 to modify any of my HT’s. Really do love the videos, keep ‘‘em coming 😀😀
LOL Thanks Luis! Yes, the fear of potentially ruining a high-end figure can be nerve-wrecking. I always say, practice on a cheap alternative. Whether it’s a cheap toy with soft goods or just on scrap materials.
An alternative way to fine-tune the skills needed for figure customization is to try your hand at scratch-built dioramas since you don’t really risk “ruining” anything. Glad you enjoyed the video and more to come soon!
I’m not going to lie, when you took that exacto knife to that collar, my heart rate increased significantly.😅 Loved your take on controlling the staining process with dry compared to wet pigments. The end creation made this Pennywise extra creepy. I’d have to lock him in a cabinet at bed time. Really well done 👏👏👏🔥🔥🔥
Thanks so much man! Yes, it’s always nerve wrecking when you decide to modify a brand new HT. Glad I decided to go through with it.
This opens the imagination and "you have to wonder" (Aries voice) will this make us customizers and I say YESSS
That’s the goal! Thanks man!
Great video and love the modification to Pennywise, I can’t wait to get this figure in hand
Thanks for watching! You'll love it. It's an amazing figure.
Another excellent video! Looking forward to trying this with my Pennywise when he arrives!
Thanks!!! Give it a shot and share your results.
I’m sure it will turn out great!
Watching this video actually makes me think about getting this figure and trying it out. Looks awesome! Hope you are well my friend
Thank you!!! Hope you're doing well too buddy! Take care!
You have a cool Pennywise figure!
Thanks so much!
@@metamorphiccustoms Welcome.
Devalued!?! You, my good sir, have improved an already amazing piece to another level of awesome. New to your channel and i already love what i see. Koodos!!
Thanks and welcome! Very kind words my friend!
His work is awesome his diorama videos are 🔥🔥🔥🔥
@@KinkySphincter Thanks so much my friend!
Dude these videos are so awesome! Thanks for going into detail about every step, keep up the awesome work!!
Thanks Dizzma! Appreciate the feedback!
@@metamorphiccustoms No worries! Id love to see you make a urban debris style base topper at some point, always wanted to make one!
or even urban debris for the whole detolf shelf lol!
@@Killarend That's coming soon! :)
@@metamorphiccustoms Awesome! Cant wait!
Definitely better...looks great!
Thanks, Shane!
I’m getting my Pennywise tomorrow or Friday. Just might have to do this. Awesome video Desy. Looks like I need to order more supplies 😂 just ordered me a dremel and some snow flock so I can try that big rock n snow wall base.
Dude, really glad to hear you're going to try all this out! Have fun with it and thanks for watching!
So much better!!
What i noticed about this figure it's a mix of both chapters.
Because the headsculpts are from chapter one which is noticeable due the cracks and hairstyle plus collour.
And the suit itself is from chapter two due the pompoms and different collar.
Thanks my friend! Yes, you’re right! I think it’s advertised as being from chapter 2 but it really is a mix of both chapters.
Great video and looks amazing at the end.
Thank you very much!
Great job mate. Looks so much better than the stock figure
Thanks so much! Appreciate the feedback!
Amazing work, thanks for the tutorial. I may attempt my first ever modification on weathering the outfit.
Thanks! Go for it! Really glad to hear you may be giving it a shot.
Just found your channel and must say I love the tutorials and how to with weathering and dioramas. I'm in the process of watching all the videos. Something I'd be interested in seeing would be a how to do blood effects on figures and dioramas. Like blood on the figures face or the fabrics as well as blood or gore on diorama floors or walls!
Also in future videos, could you get a little closer to show the final results? For example, the Pennywise head, I couldn't see the up close impact of the watered down paint weathering in the video.
Thanks so much for watching!!! That’s awesome feedback! I’ll try to keep getting closer shots on those close-up details.
Sure, I can make a Blood and gore tutorial! Had just a tiny bit of blood on the storm trooper helmet tutorial, but I could go a lot further with it.
@@metamorphiccustoms that sound great. I've started adding horror figures to my 1/6 scale collection, Jason, Freddy, Pennywise etc etc and starting to figure out some good lighting and also how I'll get a good horror detolf display. Part of that is having some extra blood, gore and dead bodies to liven up the effect of the figures in the display. Also thinking about blooding up a phicen body which would make a great video tutorial as well.
I'm still new to doing my own customizing and REALLY appreciate you giving the details on what to actually use to get the best result! Thanks!
@@setxws6 You’re very welcome! More to come soon and thanks for the good ideas! Will definitely need to get these tutorials soon.
I really wanted to weather my Pennywise but not confident enough to apply watered paint. I will try with pigments, and will follow your tutorial. Thanks so much for this video Desi! Great great work!
Thanks for the kind words Joao! Glad you’re going to try it out! Let me know how it goes.
Awesome upgrades! I would be afraid to do everything you just did. Lol For the collar I just adjusted what it is attached and there was no need to cut anything.
That’s awesome! Adjusting the collar really helps, and if you managed to do it without cutting the attachment strings, even better! Thanks for watching!
Literally just got mine today, defo need to weather it! Great video!
Thank you! Enjoy the process!
@@metamorphiccustoms u have a new subscriber in me
@@kingkitch3210 thanks so much!!! 🙂
Great stream ,i did the collar on mine but wasn't sure on the painting to look dirty but pigments is a great idea ,definitely gonna give it a go 👍 Keep up the great work 🙌
Thanks Maniak!! Yes, pigments turned out to be a good option! 👍🏻
Awesome.
Thank you!!!
Awesome
Thanks Gabriel!!!
A little late to the game, but here it goes. If your using powder for weathering: does it come off easily afterwards? how well does the pigment stay in the cloth after your done?
Good question. Normally you would have to “seal” the pigment after you apply it with a clear coat spray. However, I didn’t do that with my figure. The fabric seems to have absorbed the pigment and it does not come off when I’m handling or reposing it.
Thanks for watching!
@@metamorphiccustoms thanks for that! I'll definitely give a try
Does the pigment affect the texture of the clothing and will it come off easily?
Thanks for watching and for the question! No, the pigment will not effect the texture as long as you apply it slowly. (Don't cake it on.) However, it will also NOT come off easily. There is a small chance that if you wash the fabrics, you can remove the pigments, but I assume the results may not be great. Instead, you'll have to commit once you start applying them. The good part about using dry pigments instead of wet paint is dry pigments are easier to control while applying lightly. Start in an inconspicuous spot then move on when you feel you've got the technique.
Hey Desy, thank you so much for this amazing step-by-step tutorial! Is there a way to wash/remove the pigment if you accidentally apply too much, or want to revert the figure back to the original? Additionally, say the cloth is too dark, would you recommend pigments if you want to lighten the fabric up? I recently got the DAMTOYS Ezio and feel his tunic is a bit dark. I wanted to lighten it up a bit :) Again, thank you!!
Hi Cameron you’re welcome and Thank you!!! There’s no real way to wash off pigments. (They may or may not come off.) Just start by using very small amounts and then gradually build up from there. The good news is you really do need a lot of pigment for it to begin showing on the Pennywise clothes. So the process is pretty forgiving versus using paint.
As for lightening darker soft goods, that’s typically done with dyes or a bleaching process. You could use light pigments but you may get more of a stain or dust effect.
@@metamorphiccustoms You're the man, thank you for your in-depth response! It's much appreciated :) I've subscribed and am very excited for more tutorials!!
@@Kot-cj8nz you’re very welcome!!! 🙂
@@metamorphiccustoms Sorry one more thing haha, I once heard that you can use water to help fabrics sit properly on figures and help with posing... Have you heard of that or recommend anything like that? I've struggled with my hoods sitting well on my figures and am curious if you have any advice for that. Again, thank you!
@@Kot-cj8nz I’ve never done it myself but yes I have heard of it. Basically weighing down the fabrics so they sit properly. Typically water is only temporary. In order for it to hold it will need some kind of binder mixed in to the water like glue…but that a bit more permanent. Not sure if you want to do that to your figures…
Awesome 👏
Thanks Rob!
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