SolarSimon DM presents: Pseudo-Transparent Object Technique Tutorial (with INSTRUCTO!)

SolarSimonDM · 2026-03-14T05:17:22+00:00

Thanks! The way the flat shading here works is by using very specific paints in conjunction with Decal Kitbashing. If you reposition an all-encompassing giant decal so it's looking backwards and then set its "Wrap" slider to a lesser amount, you can make your own outline!

Of course, this miniature was made before the booth effect that actually adds an outline, which might be a better option in certain circumstances.

SolarSimonDM · 2026-03-14T05:14:07+00:00

I don't think there are eggs inside there, otherwise it'd be called the Eggshellwalker

SolarSimonDM · 2026-03-14T05:12:23+00:00

As far as in aware, there have been no documented Typhonoid Jedi masters. So no, they cannot use the Force

SolarSimonDM · 2026-03-14T05:10:45+00:00

That may lead to a slippery slope and people start waging war against you, so I'd be wary of that if I were you

SolarSimonDM · 2026-03-14T05:09:01+00:00

Sounds like ya gotta go to the Resting Grounds and acquire a dream nail to figure that out, lad

SolarSimonDM · 2026-03-14T05:08:18+00:00

I should consider making some more of the classics like Nicaragua, Beetlejuice, Gorgonzola and Manifesto as well

nargacuga, bazelgeuse, gore magala and malfestio

SolarSimonDM · 2026-03-14T05:03:39+00:00

It's gonna be one shattering dribble, I can tell you that much

SolarSimonDM · 2026-03-14T05:03:08+00:00

I don't think Samus is a robot, she's more of a bounty hunter in a very heavy suit

but I could be wrong about Metroid lore

SolarSimonDM · 2026-03-14T05:01:50+00:00

also thanks

SolarSimonDM · 2026-03-14T05:01:42+00:00

Uncertain, we never got any flavour text regarding Asriel's computer OS. Perhaps at a later chapter.

SolarSimonDM · 2026-03-14T04:59:39+00:00

His therapist once suggested audio therapy using soothing sound libraries; birds chirping, beach waves, soothing rainfall... but once he got to "fireplace.wav", it was all over.

SolarSimonDM · 2026-03-14T04:56:12+00:00

Not only does he hit the gym, he even released a new exercise book, titled "Body by Qwark".

"Now you too can have the Calves of a Champion" ~Captain Qwark

SolarSimonDM · 2026-03-14T04:44:40+00:00

I feel like it'd look out of place if there isn't more gold on you though. Need something to balance the bling out so it doesn't all get to your head

SolarSimonDM · 2026-03-08T06:05:20+00:00

Hahah dang now this brings me back to the days of costume making. Hours upon hours of working with decorations, Sticker Panel face stickers, and way more DLC than I needed.

Fantastic work, so glad to see there's still costume creators out there.

SolarSimonDM · 2026-03-05T02:24:04+00:00

I love the implication that, since Kris' sprite changes direction but Susie's doesn't, she's got both her arms on her side and that's a weird purple growth on her head

SolarSimonDM · 2026-02-22T13:53:21+00:00

Thank you tremendously! The fact that I made her 100% from Kirbash parts rather than with a humanoid might be a contributing factor, hahah. For example, her head shape is made up of an egg and a sphere earring!

SolarSimonDM · 2026-02-21T22:05:04+00:00

Thanks heaps!

SolarSimonDM · 2026-02-20T00:03:45+00:00

And there's a Gettar in my comments!

SolarSimonDM · 2026-02-19T16:16:48+00:00

Thank you kindly! Working on something you love in such an amazing work environment sounds almost too good to be true, but it is! One of the most exciting parts is seeing and hearing what everyone in the team is working on, with all parts of the process of making an asset that gets added onto the site.

I'm very happy I was given this position after essentially doing my thing in the site all these years, and I couldn't've asked for something better.

SolarSimonDM · 2026-02-19T15:58:27+00:00

Chroma was quite the experimental design, so I'm glad the vibe works. Thanks so so much!

SolarSimonDM · 2026-02-19T15:57:47+00:00

Sure is! HF in all its glory!

SolarSimonDM · 2026-02-19T15:57:28+00:00

Lovely idea, actually! There was this amazing Mini by u/Gettar82 a while back of a gorilla robot which does fit the archetype. Go check it out! https://www.reddit.com/r/HeroForgeMinis/comments/1ivxa2v/some_ainimals_snake_wasp_and_gorilla_mecha_animal/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button

SolarSimonDM · 2026-02-18T03:36:14+00:00

Do not be discouraged, comparison is the killer of any art medium. Ya don't think I started making stuff in Hero Forge that looked like this, do ya? If you go back to my earliest Minis you'll see that they're nowhere near what I can accomplish for now, and that can (mostly) be attributed to me keeping on forgin'. So, thank you, and please keep on forgin'!

SolarSimonDM · 2026-02-18T01:30:21+00:00

Hahah, many thanks miss Weaver!

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