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[imperfecz]

My idea here is to post all these M.U.S.C.L.E.s with a basecoat and drybrushed in white. This is how I generally start all my customs, and then paint from there.
I have reference for some of these guys, but not others. I will over time as I compile them, add the reference I have for the characters, and new ones over time. I could use your help too, so if you have a reference pic for how the different characters are supposed to look in color and everything, can you post it here? Or maybe you have your own color scheme you want to see on one of these guys? You can either post it here or PM me and order one as a commission.
I am still trying to work out the bugs in this idea, so it may change a few times until I get it worked out right! Or no one will care and it will go the way of the dinosaur.......
Also to help things along, I will add the character names and numbers as I get to it. Right now I just wanted to get this rolling as quickly as possible so here we go.......

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Edited by l.designs, 03 July 2008 - 04:35 PM.

[jkaris]

Dude, those are sweet! They look like stone statues!

[imperfecz]

Eventually I will try and at least get the poster and ring figures all listed in this thread......

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[jkaris]

Actually for the Zebraman, that is pretty much his color scheme, .

[imperfecz]

Still going.....

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And that otta do it for tonight on these guys...... but I should have more up soon!

[imperfecz]

Yeah I had that joke in my head as I was shooting the photo....

Actually for the Zebraman, that is pretty much his color scheme, .

[imperfecz]

Oh yeah, don't forget to go check out the already painted custom M.U.S.C.L.E.s on ebay right now!!!! http://stores.ebay.c...Q3aFQ3aSTQQtZkm

[el midgetron]

Dude, those are sweet! They look like stone statues!

I was thinking the same thing. It looks like someone disturbed the LRG tomb and the stone gardians have awoken!

Cool stuff dude, even if its just a base coat and dry brush!

[imperfecz]

When I was doing the drybrushing I was seeing the stone look and think I will work that into some ultimate wrestling ring or something in the future.....

Thinking of pulling of 1-of-a-kind rings after I get the basic model settled. Maybe a cage? We'll see.

The drybrush part of the system I use is my favorite part a lot of the time. This is the stage where if done right all the detail comes alive!

Thanks for the kind words guys!

Dude, those are sweet! They look like stone statues!

I was thinking the same thing. It looks like someone disturbed the LRG tomb and the stone gardians have awoken!

Cool stuff dude, even if its just a base coat and dry brush!

Edited by l.designs, 17 June 2008 - 10:27 PM.

[imperfecz]

OK.... I think I figured things out here.......
If anyone wants to get in on compiling color reference for the characters here (and soon to come) how 'bout sending me the pic either by PM or email. I will then edit the thread to keep the reference pic with the B&W pic. Sound reasonable?
Not sure who might be interested in painted M.U.S.C.L.E.s or not.... but I was thinking for now $15.00 board price, and when they hit my ebay store they will sit @ $20.00 till someone wants 'em. This of course would exclude figures that command a higher price because of their desirability. These I would paint for $13.00 and you pick up the round trip fare for the little guy.
Let me know if you think this all sounds fair, or even if you give a crap.

Thank you in advance for your valuable input!

[jkaris]

I think $15 is fair. the one I picked up from you yesterday was definitely worth the $15!

[mrjayberry]

The price sounds good, do you accept money orders or paypal only? If so there is one you have on ebay that if it doesn't sell I'd pick up for $15.00. Let me know and I'll send you a PM

[imperfecz]

Money orders work, or paypal either way. I accept money orders on ebay as well I just took that option off I think because I had one knucklehead who sent me one to my ebay handle..... and he didn't sign it! I think people around here seem to be of slightly higher intelligence than that, so yeah money orders!

Almost forgot, these custom painted M.U.S.C.L.E.s are still available to you guys only http://www.littlerub...t=0#entry195470

The price sounds good, do you accept money orders or paypal only? If so there is one you have on ebay that if it doesn't sell I'd pick up for $15.00. Let me know and I'll send you a PM

Edited by l.designs, 20 June 2008 - 06:06 PM.

[imperfecz]

Here goes the next round of Black & Whites.....
Keep in mind for now I have all these in stock and ready to paint, so let me know if you're interested. $15 each, and if you have color reference or a certain color scheme in mind that can help out. Just send me a PM, I will even take requests if you just want to see it painted and posted I will put it on my list!
Thanks again.

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Got 80+ o these suckers so this might take a bit.....

[imperfecz]

Here goes another set, I will try and re shoot the blurry ones as time permits.
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[imperfecz]

and again......
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[imperfecz]

still going.....
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[imperfecz]

yup more.....
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[imperfecz]

uh huh....
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[imperfecz]

Getting closer......

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That's all she wrote for tonight!!!!!

[jkaris]

How much for just the figure in b/w like it is?

[imperfecz]

Hmmmmmmm..... Dunno never really thought about that well.... hozabout $6 ?

How much for just the figure in b/w like it is?

[TheOrgg]

For color reference, you can always go to Wikipedia. "Kinnikuman Characters" has pictures for most of the minor characters, and several main characters have their own page.