Dark World Creations - 70mm (1/24) Judge Dredd

[Lee]

Well, decided this is the one to go for for me. It's the one I wanted to do all along anyway so, thanks for all those that pointed me in the right direction - to THE LAW.....!!!




I actually did a video review of this guy a while ago, this is it.....

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And some inspiration.....






Got to love Dredd.... REALLY looking forward to this

[Daishi12]

Looks like it will be a good build. I would love to see Dark World Creations do a series of 70mm Judges' Death, Fear, Fire and Mortis, with Fergie, King of Big Smellie and the Kleggs. (yes I am that old) I think that Psy Judge Anderson should also be considered for the "boob" GB

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[Coen]

WICKED!!!!!!!!
SO COOL!
Great Choice Lee

[coladito1]

Looking forward to this figure getting some paint on him! should be a fun build!

[Lee]

Looks like it will be a good build. I would love to see Dark World Creations do a series of 70mm Judges' Death, Fear, Fire and Mortis, with Fergie, King of Big Smellie and the Kleggs. (yes I am that old) I think that Psy Judge Anderson should also be considered for the "boob" GB

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Apparently they're doing EVERYTHING in 2000AD universe! I really want a Strontium Dog next - please, please

[gosselin2112]

Hey, isn't Sly Stallone Judge Dredd in the movie?

Cool figure!

[Rob]

Fantastic choice. Big Dredd fan here and this model has just been added to the must buy list.
Can't wait
Rob

[Lee]

Well, after the cock up on the Colonial Viper I decided to make a start on old JD....

I cut off all the parts from the resin block and washed them, sanded them up as there were a few bits of flash and filled a few holes in the resin. Nothing too taxing really. Then had a dry fit whilst deciding how I'm going to put him together and what colours I'm going for...




His shoulder guards and head are completely separate so, I've decided to do them as individual items and them glue them together at the end. I'm not sure whether to do the same with the torso and legs as they're separate as well...

Love the detail on this figure....




I think this is the look I'm going to be aiming for, but just tone the blue down on his suit and make it darker (nearer black)....

[Nige201980]

Wow nice detail should look really cool when finished.


By the way what happened to the viper?

[Paul]

That's gonna be cool

[DC87]

Looks very nice, I really want to get one now.

That jaw is awesome - makes me want to shoot some criminals

[Coen]

That's illegal Dan... even in the UK.
haha.

That is going to look soo cool sitting on your bench after he's done Lee.
That detail is so crisp. Nice choice !!
I love the face... you can't see much of it but you kinda don't have to.

[Lee]

Bit of advice please....

Should I build this in stages or all put together.....?

[Coen]

Well the pros paint them unassembled... I can't understand why.
I'm doing mine assembled and he's got more nooks and crannies than good ol'JD there. I'd say do it assembled if it were me.

[Daishi12]

That's illegal Dan... even in the UK.
haha.

That is going to look soo cool sitting on your bench after he's done Lee.
That detail is so crisp. Nice choice !!
I love the face... you can't see much of it but you kinda don't have to.

You used to be able to shoot Welshmen, but you had to do so with a longbow from within the walls of Chepstow castle. The legislation changed within the last 20 years or so. We love medieval laws that hadn't been repealed

[T3hGuppy]

I normally build it all then paint it.

And depends on the figure really if their are going to be lots of hard to reach places then leave in sub-assemblies.

Does look like you'd have any issues building it all first with this one though .

[Lee]

Thanks guys


Next question: What colour primer to use? Grey, black, white or something else?

[Coen]

I just did mine in grey, I immediately saw two seams that I needed to go back over.
I think that white would probably do the same, but with less contrast.
Black would be good for the shadows though.
My second coat will probably be a thin coat of black.

[T3hGuppy]

Id use black on dreed as mostly dark colours and the shading is already done for you.
Plus this will darken the colours used on top and give a nice grim look to him

[Rob]

It is a cracking figure of the good Judge

I prime with Vallejo black and then undercoat with Tamiya white paint (instant shadows and highlights) - I then take a photo to remind myself what goes where. This gives a best of both worlds approach - black to ensure the darkest shadows are truly dark (but black can suck the life out of bright colours) and white to ensure the bright lights zing!

A photo explains it better (it assumes a lighting source of directly above). I picked up this technique from an inspirational blog of seriously good work...http://figurinepassion.blogspot.be/p/tutorial-2.html (have a look at the 2013 gallery too, you might see something of interest!!!!)

[Lee]

That's excellent Rob - Thank you

[Lee]

Id use black on dreed as mostly dark colours and the shading is already done for you.
Plus this will darken the colours used on top and give a nice grim look to him

Cheers buddy - will do

[Lee]

Managed to get a little done in the mancave today and in between things did a little work on JD...


First off, I made a few stands. Something I've seen all the figure builders use. Knocked some up with a little wood and some clipped paper clips. Not sure if this is right but hey-ho....






I then drilled small holes in the feet and accoutrements of JD and fixed the paperclips in the with just a spot of CA. The seem to be nice and solid and good to work on. Again, not sure if this is right bey hey-hoo....lol






Hopefully, I'll get the primer on tonight after I've fed the snakes

[DC87]

Those blocks look great to me, as long as they make it easier for you to paint and hold the figures parts then it doesn't matter if they are ''correct''

[Paul]

Nice lee, but aren't the VDE cutters a little ott for paper clips.

[Lee]

No mate, I did the first one with my Tamiya cutters and now they're buggered!

[Paul]

No mate, I did the first one with my Tamiya cutters and now they're buggered!

Well that was stupid, I was referring to the fact that they are VDE electrical cutters

[Coen]

That's pretty much how the pros do it Lee.
After I got mine all together I began to think that it might have been a good idea.
I'm not taking him apart now though. I'll just watch yours. haha.

Feed the snakes hahah not expired modellers I hope.
Oh wait... Trolls.

[Lee]

No mate, I did the first one with my Tamiya cutters and now they're buggered!

Well that was stupid, I was referring to the fact that they are VDE electrical cutters

I know what they are....lol

[Glen]

Lee
If you get this months Airfix model world magazine you will find a figure build of this kit, if you dont want to get the kit i maybe able to scan the pages for you. it gives you all the colours used etc
glen

[Lee]

Lee
If you get this months Airfix model world magazine you will find a figure build of this kit, if you dont want to get the kit i maybe able to scan the pages for you. it gives you all the colours used etc
glen

Yep - Already have it Glen. I like it, but it's not the look I'm going for and his methods seem to be backwards to everything I've picked up so far....lol

It does look good when finished though doesn't it? Going to make up a special display case for all my 2000AD figures

[Lee]

Black base is down... Going to try the method Rob recommended a couple of pages back

[Paul]

[Coen]

It will probably work out best that way. Shading might be easier.

DC87 is doing an interesting series of how-to's for laying on the paint that I'm going to give a whirl.
It's time consuming but it keeps the paint nice and thin.
I figured since we've got 6 months I've got time to learn a new skill haha.

[spruecutter]

Looking good

[Rob]

Looking grand. The primer has made the super detailing on the parts really pop.

[Lee]

It does Rob - Tempted to just paint the boots and gauntlets green and paint the face and be done with it....lol

[HamilkarBarkas]

Cool looking fellow!
I´m looking forward to see your approach on the technique Rob recommended. I never came across this one before and i think its an interesting one.

[longlance67]

looking good mate





Shane.