Thats good advice! I did something like it! What I did was took some soder, which is bendy metal wire, and hotglued it everywhere painted it, and wall-ah!

How do I make clothing and still make the figure move?

Anyone know if I can use Magic Sculpt for doing figures? thanks!

what do I use on the dcuc figures with jackets such as superboy, cuz when I use clear coat matte it still comes out kinda tacky

 Google it

 I think so

Is there a tutorial similar to this one on creating chainmail style scales on figures to create the armored shirt of Aquaman?

You can use non housed balljoints and create the housing from putty if you can't get them.

Awesome tutorial!!! I can't wait to try this, gotta look on HLJ for those barbell joints. Thanks for making this!!!

Thank you, I hope it helps.

This is a super tutorial, all customizers should begin here, great stuff.

very helpfull and very funny

hola, I'm using a model masters enamel flat black for a primer. For my project, the "dries tacky" problem doesn't really concern me... Is that the only issue with that product? I'm new to the enamels, and the guy at the hobbie shop said it was a good product. Like I said, I'm only using it for a primer coat and all seems to be working well, I'm using multiple light coats and only applying after the newest coat is 100 percent dry. I'm planning on posting the finished figure, so any input on repainting a McFarlanes Halo 3 figure would be most beneficial. GRACIAS!

Great tutorial

Brilliant!

if you don't want to glue it on I used double sided carpet tape and it works great..

I loved the formatting! I also like how you typed as if it was wheeljack saying the stuff!

to aWSOme, like the info

Sorry guys, I was way off on my color comparisons. I'll leave it to the master should he decide to do another tut with the new colors.

Citadel went through a whole new naming scheme for their paints. As far as I can tell Tanned flesh is now called Bestigor flesh, Bronzed flesh is now called Ungor flesh, Dwarf flesh is now called Cadian Flesh, and there's another one called Kislev flesh that's about halfway between Elf flesh and Bleached bone. If anyone is better informed please correct me.

WOW never seen this tutorial before, this is fantastic stuff, painting skin tone has always been my kryptonite!

Thanks so much!!!!

This stuff is awesome, thanks again Jin for the excellent information; your guides are a great resource for returning artists such as myself to get back into crafting

I know they sell black dip at lowes, you might find some at other hardware stores. hope this helps.

you are a life saver! I never new about macro so I can finaly get my pictures to come out with the stuff in front in focus!

NOOOO!!! Shawn Michaels, the wrestling legend without his own eye!!!!

Great tutorial amigo! I apply this method to open Wrestlers of Mattel and Jakks

 Yeah, it's Loctite easy brush that I use and yes it always leaves a super shiny coat. I use games workshop satin purity shield after my paint jobs are complete, this brings down the shine of the superglue so it looks the same as the other parts.

 When you apply super glue, does it leave a lot of sheen? Maybe its the glue I'm using in particular, but when I use it, it's always rediculously shiny. Any tips would be greatly appreciated. GREAT TUTORIAL! I look forward to using this with shades of blue to make Archangel!

where do you buy dip grip? I've been to 100 stores where do you buy it please reply

THANK YOU!!! I finally was able to repair a Figure using this technique

I think it should be best to specify what you mean by "older figures." Because depending on the individual, you could very well mean within the past 5 years, and hearing "older figures", sounds more like figures that are 10/20/30 years old.

Testors acrylic usually dries almost instantly, if your using testors enamel you will get that effect. when I first started doing customs I made the mistake of using enamel...dries tacky. I hope tis is helpful to you

How do I get my Testors to dry? it seems to still be sticky for 2 days already...

I'm actually using only the insert step of this and the wash off step because I am using vinyl for all my color on the x force archangel figure I am making.

Will this work with a twist tie

man this is so helpful, your skills are amazing. your tutorials are top notch my friend and your motu customs are looking beautiful can't wait to see more. A+

 It's in the intro text at the top dude

I noticed you have a numbered chart, but am I missing the key? Only complaint.

 Thanks pulpy, I finally get what you meant on your bc when you talked about the ridiculous holes on his legs, I mean, what the ....??

 Cheers bud, yeah I used to do that too but once you get the hang of it, this way is much easier imo and neater too. Glad It helped!

Well done! I just shaved them in the socket but this is super helpful and is gonna help me fix part of my venorpian tail that broke!?

Great tutorial, and that looks like it's going to be an amazing prince adam! I also have to say I can't wait to see your battle cat when it's done!

Great tutorial man. Photography is definitly not my strong point....This should help!!!

Great work man. Very helpful.

I really look forward to that and the fur tutorial, you are a great artist and teacher.

not very often, I test fit as I go so I know where to apply superglue. The shoulders are well protected and I'll probably do another tutorial to show how I stop paint rub on the shoulder joints.

this is fantastic, great job and really love it. hope to see your doing more. do you have any issues with paint chipping/etc when you reassemble your fig?

probably a deadpool marvel legends two pack or movie version their about that size and are articulated enough to fold down also a deadpool hulkbuster would be cool

hey dude thnx for the tutorial I'm a newbie and this really helped so thnx