| Author |
shadow tek ultra batman custom mod |
New Batman
Gotham’s Newest Citizen
Posts: 36
Location: Miami, fl
Joined: 03.01.07
 |
| Posted on 23-01-2007 22:58 |
|
|
hey guys here after four days i finally finish with my shadow tek ultra batman. the base is a shadow tek ultra "ninja warrior batman" and modified it a bit, first i remove the gunlets, then i cut and glue the spikes on to the arms, then i remove the head using the "boil-and-pop" tirck. then i repainted everything (i repainted over the bat symbol so i won't have to make a new one). the belt is made from vinyl and i use a small round piece of wod which i cut out and later glue to the belt to like the capsules, then i glue it to the body and painted it, after i finish the body, belt, and head; i made the cape, the cape is made from a batman begins chrismas stocking i bought, i cut out the cape then i measure the cape to the figure then sew and cut the "wings". then i glue the cape around the neck of the figure and put the head back on the body. i must say this is my first mayor repaint of a figure i ever did and i like very much, of course there is some paint rub but with the cape i don't notice it. i like it lot and he fits very well with robin but with batgirl she is a little small but i don't mind. in the end this is a great figure and im happy to have it in my collection.
ok here is some i did of my batman:
Batman
side
back
wraped
comparison
action moves
up close pic of repainted batarang
cape wingspand
with Robin:
with Batgirl:
the batman trio:
well i hope you like this. 
I'm New Batman of Hialeah city. |
|
| Author |
RE: shadow tek ultra batman custom mod |
FlaBat
Dark Knight
Posts: 1526
Location: Miami
Joined: 24.06.05
|
| Posted on 23-01-2007 23:38 |
|
|
Awesome job. I like it a lot. I hope Mattel makes a normal Batman like that in that size.
 |
|
|
| Author |
RE: shadow tek ultra batman custom mod |
spencer1984
Dark Knight
Posts: 1271
Location: Upstate NY
Joined: 30.06.05
|
| Posted on 24-01-2007 10:52 |
|
|
Very cool, nice work!
The complete history of the Batmobile: BatmobileHistory.com
Scale models of Batmobiles & more: spencer1984.com |
|
| Author |
RE: shadow tek ultra batman custom mod |
Caleson
Dark Knight
Posts: 1631
Location: Rockville, IA
Joined: 24.06.05
|
| Posted on 24-01-2007 13:14 |
|
|
That's really cool! The only problems I can see are the way the cape wraps around the front of the neck and personally, I wouldn't have made the cape quite that long. The neck could probably be fixed, maybe by adding some Sculpey around the front and painting it black as if it was part of the cape. But everything else looks pretty good. You should be proud. 
Edited by Caleson on 24-01-2007 13:15 |
 
|
| Author |
RE: shadow tek ultra batman custom mod |
The Riddler
Caped Crusader
Posts: 237
Location: Cleveland
Joined: 24.09.06
|
| Posted on 24-01-2007 15:01 |
|
|
Awsome job, i like it alot!
Alfred- Why do we fall Sir?.........So we can
learn to pick ourselves up.
Bruce- You still havent givin up on me.
Alfred- Nevah! |
|
|
| Author |
RE: shadow tek ultra batman custom mod |
BornAgainBatman
W. Indust. Employee
Posts: 715
Location: NYC
Joined: 29.12.06
|
| Posted on 24-01-2007 17:42 |
|
|
|
this is a beautiful custom bro and i do hope Mattel make one in this scale |
|
|
| Author |
RE: shadow tek ultra batman custom mod |
New Batman
Gotham’s Newest Citizen
Posts: 36
Location: Miami, fl
Joined: 03.01.07
|
| Posted on 29-01-2007 15:40 |
|
|
thanks guys, i have to admit this was my first repaint of a figure before. when i buy a figure i had always hoped the toy company (i.e dcd, mattel) would have done this or that with their figures but they never do. i like how some customizers would repaint their figures from small paint jobs to big full body repaints, so when i get my figures i dont because i don't like to mess with it but with this one i had to repaint it because this is just a cool figure and who knows when mattel will come with a figure like this. again really like how this one came out and i hope mattel can make one just like this very soon, like this year.
I'm New Batman of Hialeah city. |
|
|
| Author |
RE: shadow tek ultra batman custom mod |
real-dark-knight
Caped Crusader
Posts: 726
Location: The Shadow Of St Albans Abbey
Joined: 28.07.06
|
| Posted on 29-01-2007 16:01 |
|
|
|
That's excellent New Batman! |
|
| Author |
RE: shadow tek ultra batman custom mod |
BornAgainBatman
W. Indust. Employee
Posts: 715
Location: NYC
Joined: 29.12.06
|
| Posted on 03-02-2007 04:21 |
|
|
what paint is the best pain to use on action figures???
|
|
|
| Author |
RE: shadow tek ultra batman custom mod |
New Batman
Gotham’s Newest Citizen
Posts: 36
Location: Miami, fl
Joined: 03.01.07
|
| Posted on 05-02-2007 13:30 |
|
|
The paint i use is delta creamcoat aycrlic paint, i use black, yellow, and rain grey for this figure. if you want to know more check this site: www.ironcowprod.com, this site will help with your custom questions.
I'm New Batman of Hialeah city. |
|
|
| Author |
RE: shadow tek ultra batman custom mod |
BornAgainBatman
W. Indust. Employee
Posts: 715
Location: NYC
Joined: 29.12.06
|
| Posted on 05-02-2007 13:59 |
|
|
Thanks NB
one more question.
whats the best way to remove paint from a toy??? |
|
|
| Author |
RE: shadow tek ultra batman custom mod |
Caleson
Dark Knight
Posts: 1631
Location: Rockville, IA
Joined: 24.06.05
|
| Posted on 05-02-2007 14:05 |
|
|
Yeah, most people use acrylics like Delta Ceramcoat. I've read that you should avoid enamels which are typically used on models. Personally, I've never tried them on figures. An example of a popular enamel brand would be Testors. The annoying thing is that acrylics form a sort of skin and may peel off if you're not careful. But they are versatile in how you can thin them by adding water and are much easier to clean than enamel.
BornAgainBatman wrote:
one more question.
whats the best way to remove paint from a toy??? There are a few chemicals that may work. I often use finger nail polish remover, but this may not work well on all paints. Nothing else comes to mind at the moment, but if I remember anything, I'll let ya know.
Edited by Caleson on 05-02-2007 14:07 |
|
|
| Author |
RE: shadow tek ultra batman custom mod |
spencer1984
Dark Knight
Posts: 1271
Location: Upstate NY
Joined: 30.06.05
|
| Posted on 05-02-2007 14:59 |
|
|
Yes, you should definitely avoid using enamels on figures. Enamel paints can react with certain plastics, creating a sticky finish that never cures.
The complete history of the Batmobile: BatmobileHistory.com
Scale models of Batmobiles & more: spencer1984.com |
|
|
Home
