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Online Suppliers The Monkey Depot: (Brady) The Battle Rhino: (Luis) Cotswold: Large supplier of 1:6 scale replacement pieces and other items OPSGEAR: RED PLANET TOYS: some nice head sculpts War-Toys: Large supplier of 1:6 scale figures and loose pieces. Tutorials The following links will take you to some other websites where I've found some valuable help--some great tutorials and how to make things in easy step-by-step stages. If you find a great tutorial please email me so I can add it to this section. Mary's Tutorials:
Painting Head Sculpts: ROB'S 1/6th SCALE CUSTOMIZING TIPS PAGE! Head swapping, painting barbed wire, making bricks Make Weapons/Blades Make Swords, Shields and other very cool items Making stuff from scratch: Swords, Blades and armour CASTING AND MOLD MAKING Resin casting and making rtv rubber molds to cold cast your collectible figurines and miniature model sculptures. Resin casting rtv mold making to make your collectible model sculptures and figurines. Alumilite Corporation | Casting Resin & Mold Making Material: sep by step instructions on how to do a one part head mold and a two part mold Images of Uniforms and other Online References
Military Art--I'm not sure who has put this webpage up, and it was not especially easy to find--but it is a must see for any one who is interested in Historical, Military Uniforms. Currently, there are images from these timeperiods: Ancient, Medieval, Renaissance, Pike & Shot, Horse & Musket, Napoleonic, ACW--I plan on visiting this site often to see what is updated as it's under construction. For those who are fans of Richard Sharpe played by Sean Bean, you will find many images of uniforms from that peroid. Napoleonic Re-enactors web site has many links to various groups. First Empire Napeolon --The Imperial Guard Thin Red Line The development of the uniform and equipment of the Victorian soldier in the last half of the 19th century. From Crimea to Boer War. Gallery of Napeolon Era Uniforms--lots of images of re-enactors wearing some nice reproduced uniforms! 3eme Cuirassiers Photo Gallery: Some beautiful photos of Napeolon era uniforms. Some interesting re enactors of the Old WEST Todd's Costumes: Some fine work here and an excellent source. Look to find some great images of Indiana Jones, Xena, and Gladiator.
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Customizers, Craftsmen, Artisians Mark Cole's--Custom Outfitworks--Mark is one of the best guys I've met in the hobby. He's not only one of the BEST CUSTOMIZERS I've the privilage to know, he's also a giving individual who has his heart in the hobby and is always there with a encouraging words and helpful tips. Visit his website--email him!
The Red Ranch--John Vandale runs this site with loads of custom 1/6 scale 12" figures of movie heroes & villians, vehicles, how-to, photo series and on it goes! I found his site in the early days of my customizing days and have returned often for inspiration. He's just posted some of my stuff over at his web site too! Thanks John! The Toy Smith--Check out Steve's website if you're looking for fine leather craftmanship in 1:6 scale. His works includes authentic Pewter Casting and Blacksmithing small scale weapons that are all hand cast from LEAD FREE pewter. I've purchased several items from Steve and he's very good at what he does. American Civil War Action Figures and Uniforms--What can I say to give Norm Lathrop's web site justice? His exhustive reasearch on hundreds of Civil War units is generously shared for all--as well as a vast display of his fantastic Civil War Custom Uniforms. Also see his newer sections with Early History uniforms and guest section with some of Kurt's great customs. From what I can see he updates often with new and exciting items. Oh, yeah, almost forgot--he's the "Crazy Zouave". Ransome Chua's Frontline--An artist and a great guy. Ransome's site is pure inspiration. FRANCIS TAVARES BATTLEFIELDS Check out some of the WWII figures he's created. Famous Figures--Very cool web site! The main feature of this site is an extensive gallery of 1:6-scale celebrity look-alike action figures Lycia Customs--Very good customizer--Does some nice Lord of the Rings 12" figures. Dan Chung Customs--WOW! Circle Home Studio--I have ordered from these people before and their work is the highest quality. I'm not sur how much longer Terry will be their tailor but for now he's a great talent in this hobby. Sixty Driver's 1:6--A fantastic website dedicated to 1/6th scale action figure Modeling--great best tutorial for painting headsculpts. jimbobwan.com--Need anymore be said? Sovereign Studio--I've purchased several of Shawn's custom works. He's one of the best customizers out there. Visit his website to find some very impressive works of art. My favorite, Indiana Jones, as well as Captain Jack Sparrow, batman and more can be viewed in the gallery. Shawn also has a fantastic set of 1:6 scale Matrix head scultps. NewLine Miniatures--relatively new--makes some of the nicest (real) leather boots I've ever seen. I've purchased a few and will try to post some pics of them later. Life-Forms--I'm not sure who runs this site but I like their work--some science fiction, WWII, and super hero stuff. What I like about his web site is that he offers many tips and how--tos. Ron's Military Models and Custom Figures--Ron Hembling, a fellow customizer from the land down under has some neat stuff over on his site. Got to check it out! In The Flesh:
I found Theresa's website and have to mention it here. What I found
are some very sexy custom stuff that is totally awsome and out there. If
you are into fantasy styled art and female remodeling then take a look. Cool Cat Customs: I got a neat female stormtrooper from this customizer. Checked out his website and found more Star Wars figures he's created. DAWGESTYLE: Also known as Custom Dawg's. You have GOT to see some of Dawg's work. He truly has created of the best Maximus figures I've sever seen. I think he has now expanded his work to include a new business called TRIAD. Find his store at ebay. SGT. ROCK'S 1:6 Military Diorama Gallery: I saw some of Edward's custom stuff at the GI Joe Convention in Norfolk. Photographs do not do justice to the fine detail, autenticity and staging of his dioramas. Let me add that your eyes will POP out of your skull when you check out his motor pool! Simply great work! History of U.S. Armies in Uniform--Kurt has put together a fantastic site that dipicts the history of Military Uniforms throughout time! A good friend and a great customizer! Monkey Heads-I'm not really into Super Heros but now after seeing these jewels I'm rethinking that completly! |
Online sources to buy supplies Dick Blick Art Supplies: A place where I purchase Smooth Cast Resin. Fast shipping. Hobby Engineer: here is a place to order some good casting and mold making supplies. I have tried the 5 minutes putty and think it's a miracle in a jar. They take PAYPAL and ships fast Micromart: Besides having most everything you'd need, these guys also sell Milliput, Alumilite products, 5 minutes putty--GREAT PRICES TOO! NO PAYPAL |
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