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Post by tomg on May 11, 2016 0:19:54 GMT
I highly recommend the Model Masters Metallic Black spray paint for the base.
I'll have to get a couple pictures in to show it off.
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Post by loyalist on May 11, 2016 1:13:10 GMT
I'd like to see the photos. I converted an Assault tripod to a Red Martian and haven't been able to decide how to paint it.
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Post by tomg on May 11, 2016 2:19:30 GMT
Will do. It's drying now. I'll take some pictures before applying blood streaks and other stuff.
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Post by tomg on May 12, 2016 3:40:45 GMT
  Here it is. I like the way the red paint I used as blood. I'll try to get a picture of that as well. |
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Post by loyalist on May 12, 2016 10:05:55 GMT
That would be a nice contrast to the usual aluminum or gunmetal paint schemes but I'd hit it with dullcote to get rid of the glossy finish.
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Post by madmorgan on May 12, 2016 12:04:30 GMT
Hmm well I for one like the glossy look, makes it look very 'alien' for the metal. To each their own - great look in anycase!
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Post by hardlec on May 14, 2016 20:16:35 GMT
Good color scheme. I use a metallic black myself.
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Post by madmorgan on May 16, 2016 9:33:29 GMT
Yes and a bunch of strategically placed blood & gore spots and you've got the horror of the Red Martian. Actually, this paint scheme would look great for a bunch of tripods, particularly the Harvester!
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Post by tomg on May 18, 2016 6:39:36 GMT
An update   |
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Post by madmorgan on May 18, 2016 9:50:07 GMT
Looks like a 'congo dance line' with those behind him. I'm not so sure about the flat red eye area - somehow its just kinda flat vs the nice streated red on the metal finish. Just me.
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Post by tomg on May 18, 2016 14:38:43 GMT
I'm not a fan of the Red eye either. Not sure what to do there.
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Post by boxholder on May 18, 2016 21:07:23 GMT
I sanded away the eye area and replaced it with a 10mm red rhinestone. Faceted, it adds some dimension to the face. It catches light from many directions and almost seems to be illuminated internally. I also replaced the heat ray lens with a 3mm red rhinestone. Here is the result: 
The hotspot on the rhinestone eye is from the camera flash, not from any internal lighting. The heat ray is pointed right at the camera. |
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