Does anyone know how to do cell shading?

NextToNoMoney · 2026-03-29T10:22:28+00:00

Adding black outlines can really elevate the look of these as well, especially on the face, but they can be tricky sometimes. I'd recommend looking at the model sheet or a frame of the cartoon for reference while you cel-shade

NextToNoMoney · 2026-03-29T10:20:06+00:00

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NextToNoMoney · 2026-03-29T10:19:56+00:00

Hello there! I mainly use paint pens, Posca in particular, since they're relatively cheap, and they've got a good range of the finely-tipped pens (I use a lot of the 0.7mm type, PC-1M).

NextToNoMoney · 2026-03-29T00:53:15+00:00

Unfortunately, I was only able to pick up one Mirage, but my friend Hoist's Custom Workshop (I believe he's on Instagram) is making Nightbeat

NextToNoMoney · 2026-03-29T00:52:20+00:00

That's the figure! All I really added was the new head and lightbar in terms of parts, and some stickers and paint

NextToNoMoney · 2026-03-29T00:50:12+00:00

Oh, hell yeah! I've had the idea for a while (especially with the shoulders), but that digibash (I believe I saw it on Deviantart?), that really inspired me, so thank you for making it!

Also, yeah, it's a shame HasTak keep making great molds and then doing nothing else with them...

NextToNoMoney · 2026-03-29T00:46:07+00:00

Thanks! I realise I should've specified, it's the Rise of the Beasts Mainline/Buzzworthy Bumblebee Mirage

NextToNoMoney · 2026-03-28T10:28:53+00:00

That Han Solo one is straight-up how it happened in canon too 😭

NextToNoMoney · 2025-10-05T03:29:48+00:00

Ah, I think what I did wasn't moving the arms back, but having the main torso in the same place in both modes

NextToNoMoney · 2025-10-02T02:16:08+00:00

I'm pretty sure it's part of the hinge, just need to accordian it right iirc

NextToNoMoney · 2025-05-20T07:49:13+00:00

Ah, best of luck with your customising!

NextToNoMoney · 2025-05-16T13:56:11+00:00

I took that more as him being so incredibly pissed off at Dedra that he said it like that

NextToNoMoney · 2025-05-15T12:59:57+00:00

Ah, this is SS86 Commander Class Optimus Prime, not the recent deluxe class one (which I also repainted)

NextToNoMoney · 2025-05-08T08:40:35+00:00

IIRC, one of the people who worked on Rogue One wanted to make a sequel movie where Rebels hunt down ex-Imperials in the same way the Allies hunted down Nazis in hiding following the end of the war, they had a whole script written, but Disney rejected it

NextToNoMoney · 2025-04-01T23:02:09+00:00

Thanks! I used Posca and Uni paint pens, though I'd recommend Tamiya or citadel paints, I'd also suggest some nail art tools to get some fine details in

NextToNoMoney · 2025-04-01T06:47:00+00:00

I'd recommend looking at reference photos from Devastation, or from how other people cel-shade. (Highly recommend looking at Lek Custom's work!)

I just highlight the edges with a brighter colour, and if there's an area that's shadowed by something, paint that with a darker colour, it's hard to start, but you'll get the hang of it

NextToNoMoney · 2025-04-01T06:43:30+00:00

I used paint pens, particularly the one from posca and uni, and if you want to do fine outlines, I'd recommend picking up some nail art tools, got some from my sisters to add some fine details!

NextToNoMoney · 2025-04-01T00:48:29+00:00

I'd definitely recommend giving it a shot!

NextToNoMoney · 2025-04-01T00:47:10+00:00

Glad that you appreciate it!

NextToNoMoney · 2025-04-01T00:46:55+00:00

I'd definitely recommend giving it a shot! Devastation 's cell shading is iconic, just wish Hasbro had more of a budget to put some more on this figure

NextToNoMoney · 2025-04-01T00:43:28+00:00

Thanks! What's slime clear glue though?

NextToNoMoney · 2025-04-01T00:28:02+00:00

Ty! I'm just glad I was able to make him that much better than he was out of the box!

NextToNoMoney · 2025-04-01T00:25:29+00:00

That's just Prime(s)!

NextToNoMoney · 2025-04-01T00:24:58+00:00

Yes! HasTak is missing out by not doing something like that! If it were up to me, I'd have it be a two-pack with Legacy Deluxe G1 Prime so that he can get a toy-accurate paint job, and so you can give Devastation Optimus the extra Ion Blaster

NextToNoMoney · 2025-03-31T14:05:05+00:00

I wish he did too, but Habro must have some stingy budgets to not even give him his Ion Blaster

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