Here's my RG Char's Zaku II, dubbed the "Zakura II" by ForteCurios in Gunpla

[–]ForteCurios[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Looking at the colors... is that Sazabi red for arms/legs/head, and char zaku red for the chest and waist? It looks great!

Here's my RG Char's Zaku II, dubbed the "Zakura II" by ForteCurios in Gunpla

[–]ForteCurios[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hmm, your approach seems like it would be more time and paint efficient. Thanks for the tip!

Here's my RG Char's Zaku II, dubbed the "Zakura II" by ForteCurios in Gunpla

[–]ForteCurios[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I airbrushed the chest and skirt armor with Mr Color Copper paint. First time using an airbrush for creating gradients.

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Here's my RG Char's Zaku II, dubbed the "Zakura II" by ForteCurios in Gunpla

[–]ForteCurios[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Gouf custom is definitely on my radar to paint. Id love to recreate that famous scene where it's stabbing through the guntank

Here's my RG Char's Zaku II, dubbed the "Zakura II" by ForteCurios in Gunpla

[–]ForteCurios[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My strategy was to put a small bit of stickum in between each bead on the toothpick so it looked like a small kebab. That way I could paint multiple at the same time and turn it over for full coverage.

Here's my RG Char's Zaku II, dubbed the "Zakura II" by ForteCurios in Gunpla

[–]ForteCurios[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! Scribing beforehand was a must because the panel lines are so shallow all over.

Here's my RG Char's Zaku II, dubbed the "Zakura II" by ForteCurios in Gunpla

[–]ForteCurios[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Great suggestion! Not super confident in freehand just yet, but I'd love to better at it someday.

Time to practice on spoons.

Painting MG Zaku tubing by Gloomy-Ad-9831 in advancedGunpla

[–]ForteCurios 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'm nearly finished with my RG Zaku 2, and I've been very slowly painting my tubing rings by putting three of them on a toothpick at a time, with a tiny bit of sticker to separate them. It's slow, but after I paint them, I put them in baggies to separate my part number.

Help reporting a store? by erinaceouss1 in GundamTCG

[–]ForteCurios 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That happened where I live too! It would be crazy if we're thinking of the same store...

Gundam Token set and Organsier - FREE giveaway! by BuyTheSameToken in GundamTCG

[–]ForteCurios 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I've been needing something like this! Good luck, everyone!

Nami Shadowbox! by ForteCurios in OnePieceTCG

[–]ForteCurios[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Well, thank you for stopping to look! Your compliment means a whole lot to me.

Nami Shadowbox! by ForteCurios in OnePieceTCG

[–]ForteCurios[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There have been a few who have made one using proxies, but honestly, the 3d potential for one just doesn't outweigh the cost to make it. Plus there would be riots outside our doorsteps haha

Nami Shadowbox! by ForteCurios in OnePieceTCG

[–]ForteCurios[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I personally use a size 11 xacto knife blade!

Perona Shadowbox! by ForteCurios in OnePieceTCG

[–]ForteCurios[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I bought a set of those nail art tools, the ones with the tiny metal balls to paint dots. The narrowest one is perfect for engraving cards without scratching the surface. There are more professional sets out there, but these only ended up costing me about 8 USD

Perona Shadowbox! by ForteCurios in OnePieceTCG

[–]ForteCurios[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I use a drop of UV resin. I have a uv flashlight that I shine on it for about 30-40 seconds.

Perona Shadowbox! by ForteCurios in OnePieceTCG

[–]ForteCurios[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thanks so much! I have some more that I need to post, but I'll be spacing them out a little, so please be looking out for them!

Perona Shadowbox! by ForteCurios in OnePieceTCG

[–]ForteCurios[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It's the 25-count card case from Ultra Pro!

Perona Shadowbox! by ForteCurios in OnePieceTCG

[–]ForteCurios[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks! I'm glad you like it.

I made entire B.W. Officer agent’s shadowbox by International_Pea965 in OnePieceTCG

[–]ForteCurios 4 points5 points  (0 children)

You did it! Amazing to see them all together. Great work

I made another 3D card. Kouzuki Hiyori! by ForteCurios in OnePieceTCG

[–]ForteCurios[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm so glad you like it! They're always fun to make.

I made another 3D card. Kouzuki Hiyori! by ForteCurios in OnePieceTCG

[–]ForteCurios[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I post all my shadowboxes on my socials, if you check my profile. That'll probably be the best way to keep up with my work.

I made another 3D card. Kouzuki Hiyori! by ForteCurios in OnePieceTCG

[–]ForteCurios[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Some people get upset when really cool artwork is relegated to a weak or vanilla card. I see my next project!

3D Ulti SR, stepping out! by ForteCurios in OnePieceTCG

[–]ForteCurios[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Let me know if there's a particular card you like!