The Wonder Twins (and their space monkey, Gleek) WIP

[CorneliusMurdock]

This is what I have thus far. I plan on making proper decals for the torsos and Gleek's face. And I have a pipe-cleaner tail for Gleek as well.

I'm not totally happy with Jayna's hair. The ponytail piece I had planned on using interferes with the neck cape. My other option is to paint cavegirl hair black. I like how the Arealight heair looks, but I'm not sure it's accurate enough.

And does anyone have recommendations for drilling a hole in the torso for Gleek's tail? Tips, tricks?

[Skalldyr]

Wow, you are so wonderful!!! What a cool thingy!!!

[Spider-Man]

Great start! I really like the long arms on Gleek

And does anyone have recommendations for drilling a hole in the torso for Gleek's tail? Tips, tricks?

The only "tip" I can offer for this is that for me it has always worked best when starting with a really small drill bit and working up to the desired size. Can't wait to see the final product!

[Scouty]

You are, to simply put it, wonderful. These, thingies: so cool.

I remember a little bit about the Wonder Twins. Not all that much, mainly of what they looked like. These are certainly recognizable.

Have you tried making your own neck capes so that it works with the pony tail hairpiece? Or sand the hair piece down so it doesn't interfere?

[Peppermint_M]

Form of: LEGO!

Wonderful

The hair looks ok but painting the rubber is tricky, just a warning!

[CorneliusMurdock]

Great start! I really like the long arms on Gleek

The only "tip" I can offer for this is that for me it has always worked best when starting with a really small drill bit and working up to the desired size. Can't wait to see the final product!

Thanks. I had to order an entire Woody figure just for those arms. I knew my daughter wouldn't have appreciated me tearing the arms off of hers. Luckily they come in the right color.

I hope I have a drill bit small enough.

You are, to simply put it, wonderful. These, thingies: so cool.

I remember a little bit about the Wonder Twins. Not all that much, mainly of what they looked like. These are certainly recognizable.

Have you tried making your own neck capes so that it works with the pony tail hairpiece? Or sand the hair piece down so it doesn't interfere?

The design of the neck cape doesn't allow modification there. It's a thin bit of material that connects both sides of it. I suppose sanding the ponytail off might work. I'd still have to paint it, correct? Of course , where it would need to be sanded wouldn't be very visible.

The hair looks ok but painting the rubber is tricky, just a warning!

If only they had recolored it for Monster Fighters, then all of my problems would be solved. One reason I hadn't tried painting it already was the rubbery material of it. Maybe Scouty's advice of sanding the ponytail would be easier.

[Omicron]

For Gleek's tail, you can use a dremel (and the standard bit they come with should suffice).

However I have a better and less messy approach.

http://www.brickshelf.com/gallery/Omicron/BrickForge/tail2.jpg

http://www.flickr.com/photos/chocobricks_customs/5147089332/in/set-72157623164204617

I used a Brickforge utility belt with the stud buckle on the back and the tail inserted in. I suggest using the yellow one.

-Omi

[Peppermint_M]

If only they had recolored it for Monster Fighters, then all of my problems would be solved. One reason I hadn't tried painting it already was the rubbery material of it. Maybe Scouty's advice of sanding the ponytail would be easier.

it can be done with an acrylic paint and small brushes, or even paint pens, pens have the best finish. However drying takes a while and can sometimes require another coat or finer brushes/tips for more awkward creases. The rubber itself is a texture that means no prep-work or priming is required though. So there are advantages and disadvantages.

[Tazmaniac]

Looking good mate, you truly are wonderful! Looking forward to an update.

[CorneliusMurdock]

Update!

I ended up sanding the ponytail hair for Jayna.

I think this does look more accurate now. And you can't see where I sanded it even from the back because of the neck cape. Easy Peasy.

And I added a tail for Gleek!

What do you guys think?

[Darkdragon]

That is a super cute tail!

If you decide you want to paint the rubber hair to try it out, use liquid latex (or liquid electrical tape). Both are maybe available from your WalMart maybe Ace, maybe Home Depot. It's a real crap shoot trying to find those things.