Custom Classic MIMIC from Bowen Angel bust WIP

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Danno · #1 Post by **Danno** » February 9th, 2006, 4:12 am

Hey All,

I was asked if I could convert a Bowen Designs Angel into the Classic Mimic.

Lots of resculpting here with the new beast hands, bigger shoulders, thicker
torso, new abs, belt, visor, meatier arms/forearms...yadda, yadda, yadda.....

Still have some clean up to do...a bit more sanding and I need an idea for the
base (any suggestions?)

Thanks for looking

Pun13 · #2 Post by **Pun13** » February 9th, 2006, 2:05 pm

Major big differance on him, I like the goggles
and the lines in the suit.

Looking really good, and I know the paint job
is going to masterful as well.

Tom

Carlo · #3 Post by **Carlo** » February 9th, 2006, 3:08 pm

Thats an awesome job Dan!! the arms have come out really well! look forward to see it after your magic wand passes over it with the ink

George Clark · #4 Post by **George Clark** » February 9th, 2006, 7:45 pm

Danno - looks great!!! Is there no end to your many talents? Keep us posted on the progress shots!

George

19ratman66 · #5 Post by **19ratman66** » February 9th, 2006, 7:57 pm

Thats going to be very cool Dan!!
Can't wait to see it painted

-Ron-

glorbes · #6 Post by **glorbes** » February 9th, 2006, 8:43 pm

Thus far, the sculpt work looks extremely clean and on par with the Bowen base. What about a stylized "M" for the base decoration to echo his emblem?

Danno · #7 Post by **Danno** » February 13th, 2006, 1:24 pm

Thanks again fellas, I really appreciate it!

HereBeMonsters · February 15th, 2006, 12:32 am

Nice work Dan. I dont know if Iceman was around during this period but you could always have icecicles hanging from the base.

Mr Burns · #9 Post by **Mr Burns** » February 15th, 2006, 11:37 pm

Nice conversion Danno.

February 18th, 2006, 7:44 am

I want one.

#11 Post by **raydrz** » March 23rd, 2006, 5:26 pm

nice going so far danno...i always liked this tragic character!...

paulktack · #12 Post by **paulktack** » March 29th, 2006, 8:23 am

very nice!

ickwinzs · #13 Post by **ickwinzs** » March 30th, 2006, 4:07 am

This is gonna be a sweet custom, I think it will look great on my shelf!

#14 Post by **I Am Tony Coca** » April 8th, 2006, 11:28 pm

Ick you lucky dog.I cant wait till its finished.Great idea for a custom.

paulktack · #15 Post by **paulktack** » April 9th, 2006, 3:50 am

are you planning to caste kits or do a paint up?

Danno · #16 Post by **Danno** » April 9th, 2006, 2:02 pm

Thanks again everyone!

paulktack wrote:are you planning to caste kits or do a paint up?

I will be painting this up, but it will remain a custom one off. Since the original sculpture is not mine...really all I did was customize over an exisiting sculpt.

ickwinzs · #17 Post by **ickwinzs** » April 18th, 2006, 3:48 am

for now this will be just a paint up

Harkon · #18 Post by **Harkon** » April 23rd, 2006, 5:51 pm

This guy looks really cool now, I´m looking forward to seeing him painted!
Andreas

daikins · #19 Post by **daikins** » May 18th, 2006, 12:54 am

Dan,

The original X-men remain my most favorite series from the House of Ideas. I have most of the original comics (starting from Issue 9) and the HC collections. The Mimic is one of the characters that are so ridiculous that they are filled with charm for me.

Your work really captures The Mimic. I think it's better than the original Angel, especially in the face.

You asked about the base, which no one has commented on. May I suggest the "M", as the chest logo is covered with the crossed arms?

Now, to see if you are a True Believer, are you working on the whole team? Graduation costumes or Original Kirbys?