Weekly WIP - Psylocke (Part 2)

Here's where the kit stands now. Not terribly happy with it. Where the legs connect just doesn't work. But I've tried a few things to fix it, but it just didn't happen. The rest I think looks ok. For those that don't know, Psylocke has had a lot of variations on her look. Eye color, sword, color, sash color have all changed depending on the artist. Since I got into comics in the 90's Jim Lee is the standard for me and X-Men characters. So I'm going with very light blue eyes, dark red lips, dark purple hair, grey sword handles, and magenta sash.

What else I'm into...

Jim Lee's artwork. If you aren't aware of his work, stop reading this and go look it up. Very good stuff. X-Men, WildCATS, Batman, Justice League just to name a few. His art is pretty easy to pick out and I'm far from the only one to enjoy his work. At conventions there's always a really long line to meet him. Whenever DC is pushing something new, he's at least drawing the cover if not the first few issues.

Weekly WIP - Psylocke (Part 1)

So after month of sitting around like this...

I finally started working on her again. Been through a round of sanding and putty, then primer, then more sanding and putty. Not sure that it's going to look good, but I'm sick of sanding it. So the last coat of primer will be the last of my prep work.Here's what the kit looks like right now. 

I've barely touched the swords. Straightening the swords will be easy. I have no idea how I'm going to paint them though.

What else I'm into...

Persona 4 Arena. Nice change of pace from UMVC3. Although I can't recommend the game now, as I haven't had much time to play, but this game has been a lot of fun so far. 

What's in the box? - Psylocke

Received a new resin figure yesterday. It's a figure of Psylocke from the X-Men (purchased from e2046). As I mentioned in the Wonder Woman unboxing, I'm a fan of Marvel and DC Bishoujo figures. I became a fan of Psylocke during the Jim Lee run on X-Men.

Box arrived in good shape.

On the inside, there is a photo.

Instructions.

Parts and parts list.

This kit looks great. I see no obvious defects in the casting. The swords are a little crooked and there's some flash on hair, but for the most part they appear to be the only defects. I also love the base that is included. And it's clear! Allows for a lot of painting possibilities. I can't express how happy I am with this kit. I recommend this kit for anyone. I was so happy with the kit, I could resist putting it together right away.

Legs, arms, and head will require a little putty to remove the seam lines, but after that it should be ready for some paint. I'm already working on the Strike Freedom and Clare (WIP coming soon), so unfortunately this kit will be staying in this state for a little while. Going to have to work hard on those kits so I can work on this one.