S5 modeller Posted April 7, 2014 Share Posted April 7, 2014 (edited) Hi chaps. Hope this is posted in the right section, thought I might put it here as technically it is sci fi/fantasy, and don't know where else to post it. This is a small fun build of a solid resin figure of a minion out of despicable me. Picked it up last year from retro sf. It's a nice little kit with some good detail, but a bit on the small side, only 2 inches high. As you can see there are only 5 pieces, so shouldn't be too hard. I have got all the pieces cleaned up and sprayed in primer. The clean up was a bit of a pain as there were some large blocks of excess resin, most notably on the back of his hat. Took some trimming and sanding to get it to a point where I am happy with it. There were also quite a few pin holes from bubbles in his hat, so plenty of filler required. I am now ready to start painting. Hoping to replicate the movie, but I think the checks and diamonds might be fun! I am now armed with some 0.5mm masking tape and going to take the plunge. Hope to have some more progress soon, when I can sort out my airbrush, need a new needle as mine is bent. Thanks for looking. Matt. Edited April 7, 2014 by S5 modeller 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete in Lincs Posted April 7, 2014 Share Posted April 7, 2014 We want bigger Minions. Love 'em. The films were too good for kids. That upside down shot made me laugh. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S5 modeller Posted April 7, 2014 Author Share Posted April 7, 2014 I must admit to a fondness of the films, I have both in dvd, but no kids. My guilty pleasure. He ended upside down as I needed to prime his feet! I had him right side up for most of it. Just trying to work out if I can pin his arms to his body, but they are awfully small. I intend to build a combined putting green base/display stand for him. Thanks for looking. Matt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justin1980 Posted April 7, 2014 Share Posted April 7, 2014 Looks great Matt, how much did it cost if you don't mind me asking? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S5 modeller Posted April 7, 2014 Author Share Posted April 7, 2014 It currently retails at 7.99 plus postage justin. Can't remember how much it actually worked out to in sterling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S5 modeller Posted April 7, 2014 Author Share Posted April 7, 2014 Here's a link. http://www.retrokitonline.net/index.php?cPath=12&sid=1d9d3pieb66fo4qephi9le3jv1 They do other minions, but they don't look that good to me, might get the batman one though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madmonk Posted April 7, 2014 Share Posted April 7, 2014 They are great little kits, I finished this one a couple of weeks ago. I'm also working with Domi to produce a kit of the one with the 3 beacons on his head, using LEDs and hopefully some sound!! Great start Matt, if you follow RetrokiTs on Facebook, he is also doing Captain America, Darth Maul and R2-D2 minions. Cheers, Warren 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carts Posted April 7, 2014 Share Posted April 7, 2014 There is something really appealing about the minions,and your little figure captures it,good look with the pringle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S5 modeller Posted April 25, 2014 Author Share Posted April 25, 2014 (edited) It's been a while, but time for an update. Managed to get some paint on my minion. Gave up on my airbrush and decided to tickle him with a hairy stick. Just got some winsor and newton flow improver, and decided to try it for the first time. Got some yellow on, but I think it needs a few more coats, using tamiya xf-3 flat yellow. Jumper is painted in tamiya xf-5 flat green. Shorts are painted with humbrol enamel 133 brown, and shoes with humbrol 21 gloss black. I intend to try and cut a selection of diamonds out of masking tape, attach them, then paint ovet the lot with tamiya xf-55 deck tan. Hopefully this will give me the correct pattern. Arms had some attention too. There are a few areas that need a bit of a touch up, but overall I am satisfied so far. I think the flow improver is a godsend for brush painting and think it is a necessary addition to anybodies arsenal. As always I await all your comments. Matt. P.s fags not included. Edited April 25, 2014 by S5 modeller 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S5 modeller Posted May 1, 2014 Author Share Posted May 1, 2014 (edited) Quick update. After painting the jumper base coat dark green, I decided to attempt to mask up for the diamonds. Well, after 2 hours of cutting tamiya tape into 3mm squares, and some eye straining sticking, I have come up with a design. I think it looks ok, just got to paint the opposite colour now. The back masking went a bit squiffy, as I couldn't get all the squares the same size. It is the best I can manage with my fat fingers and limited skill, what do you think? Untill next time. Matt. Edited May 1, 2014 by S5 modeller 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hendie Posted May 2, 2014 Share Posted May 2, 2014 I think it looks great - it must be a real pain to have to paint that though 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S5 modeller Posted May 2, 2014 Author Share Posted May 2, 2014 Thanks hendie, after seeing the work you produce, I take that as a massive compliment. This is the first time I have worked on a figure, couldn't have chosen a much smaller kit to start with if I tried. I was hoping to just paint across the whole lot with the next colour, but might just try to fill in the gaps individually, as I am worried that the colour might bleed under the tape. Really hard to burnish them down as they are so small they tend to try and move when I rub them. Oh well, will just gave to give it a go. Matt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SleeperService Posted May 2, 2014 Share Posted May 2, 2014 Top Tip for you regarding the painting Matt. Make the first thin coat the same colour as the one you've masked off. Any bleed through won't show. Then put the second colour on. When it's dry but still soft pull the masking off carefully, then when cured a quick going over with micromesh will level everything off. Good luck! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aimee'sDad Posted May 2, 2014 Share Posted May 2, 2014 Will you be glossing it? In my opinion the one madmonk did the colours are brighter much like the actual minions. Unless it's just the lighting youve used in which case I retract my statement. Great work on the jumper. I may have to get me some of these. I believe your working on 'Kevin'. Love the films. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S5 modeller Posted May 2, 2014 Author Share Posted May 2, 2014 Thanks for the replies guys. The pictures make it look darker than it actually is, but I might gloss coat it when I'm done, I'm undecided. I think the tamiya yellow being flat, not gloss, makes it look darker. I have a rattle can of daytona yellow I might try. Will get a better picture in daylight when I unmask the jumper. Matt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jockster Posted May 19, 2014 Share Posted May 19, 2014 Nice work Matt, wouldn't mind getting one of these for m'self! :-) :-) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S5 modeller Posted May 20, 2014 Author Share Posted May 20, 2014 Thanks Kev, been quite a distraction from the normal stuff I do. Not made any progress on it since, been in hospital. These kits are quite well moulded and easy to build, they're cheap too!! Holding out now for a purple/evil minion I have seen on the starship modeller site, got it on ore order, just gotta wait. Matt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted May 20, 2014 Share Posted May 20, 2014 These look cool, and I'd have one if I could find one in a pose I liked. Mind you, you could probably sculpt your own with some modelling clay like Das Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madmonk Posted May 20, 2014 Share Posted May 20, 2014 I know Retrokits are working on a few more action hero versions. I've seen Spiderman, Captain America and Darth Maul on their Facebook page and there may be a joint venture between RetrokiT and Tirydium Models for one minion!! Cheers, Warren Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete in Lincs Posted May 20, 2014 Share Posted May 20, 2014 There's a brilliant Minnion poster in HMV. 2 Minnions, with Guns! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S5 modeller Posted July 27, 2014 Author Share Posted July 27, 2014 (edited) Hi peeps. Been a long time since I updated this build, been busy with life and stuff. Not too much to report, but I took some advice from above ( thanks sleeper service ) and I put another layer of green over my masking. I then gave it a coat of deck tan. So here is the result after removing the masking..... Needs a couple of little touch ups here and there to the dark green. As mentioned above, I think it will be gloss coated when finished, but I am toying with the idea of sealing the paint so far, from the feet to the top of his jumper, with klear before I carry on. Do you think this is a good idea? Sorry if it looks a bit dull in the photo, my phone wouldn't take a decent photo. It is brighter in real life. Matt. Edited July 27, 2014 by S5 modeller 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SleeperService Posted July 28, 2014 Share Posted July 28, 2014 Looking very good there! Well Done so far. I'd be wary of klear it does go brown after a while so I'd go with a proper varnish. I've been using Humbrol mini rattle cans to good effect recently and, if acrylic paint Halfords cans as well. I think you'd do well to seal it before carrying on though it's your choice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S5 modeller Posted July 28, 2014 Author Share Posted July 28, 2014 Cheers. At the moment I only have alclad klear kote gloss, and I don't know how that will react with the acrylic tamiya paint. Matt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will Vale Posted July 29, 2014 Share Posted July 29, 2014 I like your work on the jumper - that's very tidy masking. The other Klear Kotes (I've used Matt and Light Sheen) are fine over acrylics, as is Aqua Gloss. The Klear Kotes are supposedly lacquers although they smell like enamels. I found you can't then use enamels/oil washes over them unless you have a very light touch as they attack the varnish. I haven't had any disasters this way, but I could feel the varnish getting tacky and it was hard to clean the washes off. As final coats I think they're excellent. Will Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GordonD Posted July 29, 2014 Share Posted July 29, 2014 I'm also working with Domi to produce a kit of the one with the 3 beacons on his head, using LEDs and hopefully some sound!! That scene had me on the floor the first time I saw it! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JBekXg5LxSg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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