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Posted by (Bad Blood)
 - Feb 09, 2024, 12:38:19 AM
Today I learned a more permanent way to "paint" then using paint! Lol. I discovered a more permanent plastic coloring method by using synthetic dye. It actually turns the plastic itself a different color rather than applying it to the surface. So even if an item or figure gets damaged or scratched, it will only show the newly dyed color underneath and it is absolutely permanent.

I tested it and acetone, scrubbing, soap, dish soap, alcohol and boiling water did not lessen the color once dyed. I used another predator figure when testing it. Best part is it keeps its original plastic sheen unlike acrylic paints and does not need to be sealed. Keep in mind it can cause paint bleeding so use it only on surfaces with less complex paint schemes.

As long as it's the same color all over the surface it won't cause color bleeding. So:

Step 1. Poor a small amount of black or brown dye in and mix them into a Tupperware you don't need anymore. You can also mix dye colors together before application.

Step 2. Add a little dish soap.

Step 3. Poor boiling water into it and stir.

Step 4. Dip half of the item in for 15 seconds for color gradient or drop the entire part into it for 15 seconds or a minute for darker color. You can also do it multiple times for darker effect. However you can only add to not take away so I suggest Starting light.

So I have always disliked the paint scheme on the Bad Blood Predator feet as it was basically not painted at all compared to the rest of the body. Here is before:
Here is what was advertised by Neca:
Here is after dye application and final product:
Lastly here is my new sewn loincloth/armor as they are notorious for breaking with age. I used a strong synthetic thread and needle and looped it through the corner plastic but far enough in to not stress it. Looped it, tied it, then tied it to the corner of the one that goes over the back end and repeated this on the other side. I Used hot water to separate the figure at the chest are and looped it over and popped the upper torso back on and voila! Now absolutely remember, you have to use the Rit Dye more synthetic not the original as it wont work well or at all. Photo for reference: Hopefully this information helps anyone and have fun!
Posted by littlesprout
 - Oct 16, 2023, 11:24:57 AM
Quote from: SiL on Oct 16, 2023, 09:39:10 AMYou still need to know how to sculpt, just digitally.

To some degree, they have a lot of random premade stuff you can buy for around 5 USD. I'm also fine with the digital stuff it's just the hands on details you have to use with those clay shaping tools.
Posted by SiL
 - Oct 16, 2023, 09:39:10 AM
You still need to know how to sculpt, just digitally.
Posted by littlesprout
 - Oct 16, 2023, 12:40:33 AM
Same. I just want to design my own human sculpts but I'm not artistic in the sense of actually using clay and tools. Plus some scenery objects, as well as custom alien and predator heads
Posted by Still Collating...
 - Oct 15, 2023, 03:27:28 PM
I heard for anyone starting with 3D printing, that there is a ton of useful material and tutorials on YouTube and specialized forums for beginners. I haven't bought and tried 3D printing yet cause it still seems a bit too complicated for me, but on the other hand, so many people are getting into it now that it can't be that complex.

I also want one for figure customization, for my human, Alien and Predator figures. Maybe even to make some vehicles in scale with my desired figures.
Posted by littlesprout
 - Oct 15, 2023, 04:42:43 AM
Does anyone have experience with 3D printers? I'm thinking about investing in one and creating my own customs. That' process seems a lot easier than sculpting from scratch. I've also come to notice most of the custom predator helmets on eBay are done with this process
Posted by Wweyland
 - Aug 21, 2023, 11:20:23 AM
That Feral helmet actually looks like a Predator ship as well
Posted by Still Collating...
 - Aug 12, 2023, 07:57:38 PM
That's probably gonna look awesome!
Posted by Sabres21768
 - Aug 12, 2023, 02:57:56 PM
Picked this up the other day to turn it into a Predator drop ship.


Posted by skhellter
 - Jul 04, 2023, 02:45:13 AM
Posted by DMmoon
 - Jun 22, 2023, 11:33:52 PM
FERAL HELMET 3D MODEL PRINTABLE ( STL - FBX - MAX - BLEND ) - HIGHT DETAIL - REAL SCALE
https://www.turbosquid.com/es/3d-models/feral-helmet-3d-model-printable--stl-fbx-max-blend-3d-model-2087196



This model is a faithful replica of the helmet used by the FERAL PREDATORS in the movie PREY, modeled in 3DS MAX and ZBRUSH and made on a real scale of a FERAL PREDATOR. (It is advisable to reduce the piece if it is going to be used to customize a suit, or another type of customization on a small scale)

*The funds raised by this article will be used for the production of ALIEN ODYSSEY the fan film, free to view on the YouTube channel of the creator Rubén Caro*
https://youtube.com/@rubencaroDM
The helmet has 1/1 scale proportions of:
Height: 17.37cm
Length: 41.2cm
Width: 26.3cm
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Este modelo es una fiel réplica del casco usado por los FERAL PREDATORS en la película PREY, modelado en 3DS MAX y ZBRUSH y realizado a escala real de un FERAL PREDATOR. ( Es aconsejable reducir la pieza si va a usarse para customizar un traje, u otro tipo de customización en escala reducida )

*Los fondos recaudados por este artículo se usarán para la producción de ALIEN ODISEA  la película de fan, de libre visualización en el canal de YouTube del creador Rubén Caro*
https://youtube.com/@rubencaroDM

El casco tiene unas proporciones a escala 1/1 de:
Altura: 17,37 cm
Longitud: 41,2 cm
Ancho: 26,3 cm



https://www.turbosquid.com/es/3d-models/feral-helmet-3d-model-printable--stl-fbx-max-blend-3d-model-2087196
Posted by skhellter
 - May 22, 2023, 01:20:02 PM
Posted by Sabres21768
 - Feb 25, 2023, 06:17:48 AM
Picked up some custom printed Clicker heads for customs.
Now my Neca Joel and Ellie will have something to fight.





Also, finally getting my custom Hunting Grounds old Dutch sorted. Huge thanks to Joe Dunaway for the paint work.




Of course, Dutch needs something to fight.


Posted by (Bad Blood)
 - Feb 14, 2023, 05:02:38 AM
Here is my slightly customized Neca Ultimate Elder predator, all I did was add some straps to the shins and a spear, both took a good while to do so I'm posting it lol.

Posted by Master
 - Feb 10, 2023, 12:07:09 PM
Hi guys. I know it's not AvP related but I finished phase one of my diorama for NECA God  of War figures. It is called the Lion Gate.










It is custom made for shelf in Detolf cabinet and it is functional (doors does open ;). Hope you enjoy it!
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