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Skyrider @skyriderrjm.bsky.social · Jul 6

Being a peon in the big games gets REALLY old.

Skyrider @skyriderrjm.bsky.social · May 26

Kratos bust I finished painting for a friend.

#godofwar #modelpainting #minipainting #hobbypainting #3dprinting #fantasy

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Skyrider @skyriderrjm.bsky.social · May 6

Kratos continuing to come along. Touched up the beard, now I need to paint the eyebrows somehow.

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Skyrider @skyriderrjm.bsky.social · May 3

Dad of War progress!
#godofwar
#figurepainting
#3dprint

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Skyrider @skyriderrjm.bsky.social · Apr 28

Kratos resin print WIP.

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Skyrider @skyriderrjm.bsky.social · Apr 11

You’re welcome! Hope it comes in handy at some point!

Skyrider @skyriderrjm.bsky.social · Apr 11

At this point, let it dry for about a day before varnishing it to seal the effect in. Once the varnish cures, you can handle it freely.

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Skyrider @skyriderrjm.bsky.social · Apr 11

Step 4: While the oil paint is still wet and gunky, use a stiff bristle brush (I used an old tooth brush) to brush down the part in the direction of the grain you sanded earlier. This will scrape off most of the paint; leaving wood grain streaks along the part.

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Skyrider @skyriderrjm.bsky.social · Apr 11

Step 3: Oil Paint. I used a Burnt Umber, thinned it down to the point where it was a little loose but not down to wash consistency and roughly slathered it all over the part. You can be messy here.

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Skyrider @skyriderrjm.bsky.social · Apr 11

Step 2 is base color. I used a color primer to save steps. You want a light color for the highlights. A pale yellow, light buff, or even a light desaturated green or orange could work depending on the type of wood you’re going for.

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Skyrider @skyriderrjm.bsky.social · Apr 11

Step 1 is to rough up the plastic with coarse sanding paper or sponges. Rougher the better. I used 180 grit here. It’s important to keep the scratches going one direction because you’re simulating wood grain.

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Skyrider @skyriderrjm.bsky.social · Apr 11

I’ve been asked to write up a quick guide on how I painted this wood effect so I’m going to try to make a reply thread of the steps I used.

#gunpla
#gunplapainting
#modelpainting
#plamo

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Skyrider @skyriderrjm.bsky.social · Apr 6

Finally making a little more progress on this gun for the Shin Musha, been focusing on the body more lately.
#gunpla
#gunplapainting
#gunplahuilding
#gundam
#mastergrade

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Skyrider @skyriderrjm.bsky.social · Mar 27

Over 100 characters submitted, 35 chosen, going to be a fun character outfit roast for all who can attend!

FrostbittenDemon @frostbittenvt.bsky.social · Mar 21

So my (very late for irl reasons) birthday stream is going to be on Friday, March 28. We're going to do the wear it or tear it, and hang out! Hope to see you there!

Skyrider @skyriderrjm.bsky.social · Mar 23

Ever see someone transmute plastic into wood?

#gunpla
#gunplapainting
#gundam
#shinmushagundam

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Skyrider @skyriderrjm.bsky.social · Mar 22

MG Shin Musha WIP. Holy isn’t done yet, but the scabbard sure is!

#gunpla
#gundam
#gunplabuilding
#gunplapainting

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Skyrider @skyriderrjm.bsky.social · Mar 20

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Skyrider @skyriderrjm.bsky.social · Mar 18

One should remember it’s never a good idea to skip leg day. (WIP, Obviously)

#gundam
#gunpla
#gunplabuilding
#gunplapainting

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Skyrider @skyriderrjm.bsky.social · Mar 16

MG Shin Musha coming along. Need to finish up the red parts and add decals.

#gundam #gunpla #shinmushagundam #gunplabuilding #gunplapainting

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Skyrider @skyriderrjm.bsky.social · Mar 15

MG Shin Musha progress.

#gundam #gunpla #shinmushagundam #gunplapainting
#gunplabuilding

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Skyrider @skyriderrjm.bsky.social · Mar 14

Thank you! I’ve been looking at others peoples’ builds and I totally understand why most people just don’t bother painting the helmet now!

Skyrider @skyriderrjm.bsky.social · Mar 13

My hands cramp just looking at these again.

#gunpla
#shinmushagundam
#gunplapainting

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Skyrider @skyriderrjm.bsky.social · Mar 6

A Banpresto prize figure I upgraded with some oil paints, dry brushing, Tamiya weathering master, and varnish.
#animefigures #banpresto #myheroacademia #bokunoheroacademia

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Skyrider @skyriderrjm.bsky.social · Feb 26

MG Exia scribe practice WIP.

Modification allows for greater articulation in the elbow bend.

#gunpla #gundamcustom #ガンダム #ガンプラ #ガンプラ改造

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Skyrider @skyriderrjm.bsky.social · Feb 22

In lieu of the PGnU announcement: a build from last year! Took me just over a year to compete the PGU RX-78. Inner frame was fully painted with hand painted details.

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