1st tip! Details Details Details!

I'll be the first to admit I'm not at all the best customizer out there. There are some of these guys that truly amaze me. But if I could offer a tip for you it's this... pay attention to details. Does it take longer, yeah but the results are the difference between a painted toy and a work of collectible art.

Anyone can slap paint onto a toy but take the time to add the little details. It really does take your work to another level. Just take a look the the next Optimus Prime I'm going to post. It's even more film accurate then the last one. And it's those little things that will set your work apart.

Tip #2 What's your angle?

No one should get pissed off over someone else doing the same character they are or have done. None of us own any of these characters anyway so get over it ok!

Now that that's settled... What is going to make your 843rd version of Wolverine stand out? Good question. Look for things that other guys (and gal's) are not doing. Throw in a cool accessory, a scar, hand paint body hair... well maybe not but you get the point.

Tip #3 Paint? Yeah, paint.

"What kind of paint do you use?" I see this question all of the time in the questions section on customizers auctions.

Well, I recommend Testors acrylics. The hold up amazingly. They just don't hardly chip or flake. This weekend I'm going to test out some new Games Workshop paints. We'll see how those hold up.

Happy hobbying,

CREG

Disreguard image... just parking it here for a bit :)