SAND VIPER

[Ross SC]

my take on a sand viper, wanted to make a more realistic version.

[Malcolm Orr]

That's amazing! It's brilliant and looks 100% shelf bought, well done! I recognise Dusty's body, but what's the rest off?

[Ross SC]

vest, backpack & head from cobra desert pack, gun from old viper, mask from blowtorch.
simple but effective!

[Double-Tap]

this is very cool.
Bill

[Ross SC]

i think im gonna paint the red on his vest brown to match the rest of him.

[The Baron]

In that case, I'd do his helmet the same colour as either his boots or backpack.

[Ross SC]

In that case, I'd do his helmet the same colour as either his boots or backpack.

agreed, but paint doesnt stick too well, so a bit worried

[The Baron]

Ah, good point. Ritdye black, perhaps?

[Ross SC]

huh?

[Andy1672]

Ah, good point. Ritdye black, perhaps?

Fantastic figure Ross ! a top class job as always !

If you are considering Ritdye for the helmet, be careful not to boil for too long as parts can distort.

alternatively you could try a double acrylic undercoat before painting ? I know some helmets and accessories are softer plastic and paint tends to rub off far too easily.

Ritdye works well as long as you are dyeing darker than the original colour, but practice on something first !
Heres my results ...................

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