Nik's Mods

[nik]

I've started a new modding project wherein I paint the parts of my figures that I feel should have been painted by the factory, or that I feel would just make the figures pop more, or for more accuracy than the original paint jobs. For the most part, this means hitting a bunch of sculpted rivets, rings and buckles with silver paint, almost exclusively on G.I. Joe Classified figures, but there will also be some more extensive paint mods peppered throughout, I'm sure.

I've decided to post the pictures that I have been taking of these paint mods for posterity and also to show off. Kicking off with my 2nd ever paint mod (the first was painting McFarlane 3 Jokers Batman's underwear black years ago), and one I am especially proud of, McFarlane Cyborg Superman.

I used some Artist's Loft Metallic Silver craft paint from Michael's to rectify the missing paint on his right thigh and left upper arm, and I used a standard black Sharpie to make his S symbol more like how it was portrayed in the comics. My success in this endeavor as only my 2nd mod has given me the confidence to do a lot more modding since, and into the future. I'll be posting all of my mods in this thread henceforth, including my big Classified project.

 

[nik]

I did a bit of a paint mod on the McFarlane Azrael Batman Platinum, using Mondo Llama Gold Rush craft paint from Target to make the ammo belts running from his back to his gauntlets gold like they should be according to the comics. It took a few coats since the material is very rubbery, but I think it was worth it because it looks so much better now.

 

[nik]

I did a few paint hits on the new Star Wars Black Series Boba Fett, which is my favorite look for the character by a country mile, so I was very happy they finally made him in Black Series, but kinda miffed that they cheaped out on some of the paint. Hit his knee rockets and various parts of his gauntlets with Artist's Loft Metallic Silver and his ammo belt on the back with Mondo Llama Gold Rush, since they decided to paint those shells on the front of his belt but not the back.