Silver Surfer repaint.

[Lew J]

Hi all.

This was just a little stop gap between projects, I found it in a box of collectables my Brother left behind for me when he moved to the U.S last year.
I didn't think the stock painting was all that great so had a go myself, and may I just say what a nightmare painting different tones and shades of silver. He does have blue hues as well as silver but unfortunately my photography still leaves a little to be desired.

 

[Jazz]

What a surprise to see this figure here. I also repainted this figure some years back for my son who, like me, is a big superhero fan. I still have the Batman and Joker figures waiting to be done in my grey army. I dont have any pics of my Silver Surfer but it is nowhere near as good as yours. I agree that it is a hell of a job to paint silver especially when you are stripping this down to base metal which is a bit grey if I remember right. You have done a great job with this, well done.

 

[Knikki]

That looks nice.

The aircraft modellers when doing natural metal finishes on US aircraft use Alcad paints which are meant to be great for getting the look. I think the have to airbrushed.

 

[cblakey1]

Great job. I have a collection of 200+ DC and Marvel figures like these that need new paints. Can I send 'em your way?

 

[Lew J]

Thanks Jazz, Nick and Clayton.

Clayton that would be a hell of challenge to get that lot done lol, I only have 20 or so and think they would take some time. It's nice to be able to paint in a more bold style with the Marvel & DC characters, they are also pretty well cast for what they are.

Lew J.

 

[cblakey1]

well cast but in most cases, pretty bad paints.