Jimi Stringer 2.0

[Zeon]

Dear fellow robot modificators!

Here is my second take on 3.0 -> 2.0 conversion, Jimi Stringer 2.0 (after Rocka 2.0)

The initial setup, I started with white parts, so I can easily spot uncovered areas during the paint:

Jimi Stringer 2.0 setup by hatalmas, on Flickr

I only had matte black paint, here they are drying after the painting process:

Jimi Stringer 2.0 by hatalmas, on Flickr

Covering the parts with varnish was tricky, for the model paint was so delicate that the thinner/solvent in the varnish made it smudge.

Jimi Stringer 2.0 by hatalmas, on Flickr

And finally, Jimi 2.0:

Jimi Stringer 2.0 by hatalmas, on Flickr

It was more difficult than Rocka because the uneven painting showed more on black:

Jimi Stringer 2.0 by hatalmas, on Flickr

(The visor/mask was chosen by my son. Since this is/will be his toy, being canon is not a priority here.)

The next project is Bulk 2.0, but I will have hard time to mix it's color out of white/black/silver.

* Do you know any ready made paint that matches his color?

* Do you have some pictures with his "named armor piece"? Seems I have to make it stickers.

* Are there longer black armor plates? ("5" long like the gray one on him)

seems like I'll have to get involved to Hero Factory sooner or later

thanks,

Keep on modding!

[Phantoka_Chirox]

The silver headpiece I'm not too fond of.. But otherwise the black was applied nicely!

[Phantoka Kopaka Nuva]

Needs more yellow to balance out the color scheme. Other than that, it's pretty good.

The nametag piece is pretty much the same for every 2.0 hero. Just need to fix the color to fit Stringer's color scheme, plus the name, and I think it'll be okay.

Edited October 20, 2011 by Phantoka Kopaka Nuva