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Title: As Requested: G4.5 Mimic and Ghost of Christmas Present
Post by: aintnobuffalo on January 01, 2018, 08:21:27 PM: Quite a while ago, you folks voted on which unfinished custom I should complete, and G4 Mimic won. Next up is G4 Seapony Sand Dollar, but I wanted to finally post what you all have motivated me to complete!

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I think if I did her again, I might sand off the tongue to get it more like the G1 rather than paint the mouth details, but I think I like her!

For the Holiday Custom swap, my box arrived, so I am able to post him as well. Aflame talked about loving the food and warmth of the season, and at first I had a lot of struggle thinking of what would be just right. Then I realized the Ghost of Christmas present seemed like a great fit! Definitely one of my favorite Christmas characters, so he was very fun to make.

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The symbol is his torch, which is said to resemble a cornucopia. I started to make a robe, but it was a bit overwhelming to the look with his beard, curly hair, and holly wreath already taking so much of this space up. I really like the curly look for this little guy.

Questions, comments, and constructive feedback always welcome!
Title: Re: As Requested: G4 Mimic and Ghost of Christmas Present
Post by: Brightglowpony on January 01, 2018, 08:30:21 PM: You have awesome customs! And I remember the poll for g4 Mimic- she looks fantastic and that pose really suits her. :D I also like how you painted in her mouth. LOVE.
Title: Re: As Requested: G4.5 Mimic and Ghost of Christmas Present
Post by: Roogna on January 01, 2018, 08:32:40 PM: mimic looks great. nice paint job
ghost - great pose choice - nice job
Title: Re: As Requested: G4.5 Mimic and Ghost of Christmas Present
Post by: Tulips on January 01, 2018, 11:38:33 PM: Oh that Mimic is spectacular! I wish Hasbro would see her and be inspired to make a TE line for G4, and just make more random ponies in general. (I love the G4.5 poses, I buy way more ponies these days lol)
Title: Re: As Requested: G4.5 Mimic and Ghost of Christmas Present
Post by: glitterball on January 02, 2018, 01:37:52 AM: STUNNING!!!

Ghost looks amazing - with that beard he reminds me of Hagrid :lol: lovely colourways.

Oh my, Mimic looks ADORABLE - especially with the G4.5-tongue - really cute with the rhinestone Twinkle Eyes, too!

Question - did you spray paint your G4.5 donor pony to get Mimic's special green body tone?

:ohyeah:
Title: Re: As Requested: G4.5 Mimic and Ghost of Christmas Present
Post by: Safflower on January 02, 2018, 07:50:02 AM: Absolutely stunning! Mimic has such big and beautiful eyes, and her expression is so cute! And she just looks beautiful :biggrin: The ghost of Christmas present is awesome as well!
Title: Re: As Requested: G4.5 Mimic and Ghost of Christmas Present
Post by: tulagirl on January 02, 2018, 08:42:31 AM: Oh I love them!
Title: Re: As Requested: G4.5 Mimic and Ghost of Christmas Present
Post by: pinkkittywinks on January 02, 2018, 11:55:08 AM: Mimic is amazing and that Christmas pony :wow:

Love pkw xxx
Title: Re: As Requested: G4.5 Mimic and Ghost of Christmas Present
Post by: tailrustedtealeaf on January 02, 2018, 11:59:10 AM: Oh I do wish that the poses come with their tongues already painted. She looks adorable here, though!
Title: Re: As Requested: G4.5 Mimic and Ghost of Christmas Present
Post by: bright rabbit 1 on January 02, 2018, 02:09:23 PM: Such lovely ponies.
Title: Re: As Requested: G4.5 Mimic and Ghost of Christmas Present
Post by: applejackbunny on January 02, 2018, 02:13:45 PM: Adore your Mimic! :biggrin:
Title: Re: As Requested: G4.5 Mimic and Ghost of Christmas Present
Post by: aintnobuffalo on January 02, 2018, 05:02:15 PM: Quote from: glitterball on January 02, 2018, 01:37:52 AM
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Question - did you spray paint your G4.5 donor pony to get Mimic's special green body tone?
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Both Mimic and GoCP are airbrushed. Takes a bit of practice, but I love the effect. Mimic has a diluted base of DecoArt's Neon Lights Radiant Yellow. Quite a while ago, people answered my post about what color Mimic is, and I think this is the closest balance of green and yellow to fit her.
Title: Re: As Requested: G4.5 Mimic and Ghost of Christmas Present
Post by: glitterball on January 02, 2018, 07:58:21 PM: Quote from: aintnobuffalo on January 02, 2018, 05:02:15 PM
Quote from: glitterball on January 02, 2018, 01:37:52 AM
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Question - did you spray paint your G4.5 donor pony to get Mimic's special green body tone?
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Both Mimic and GoCP are airbrushed. Takes a bit of practice, but I love the effect. Mimic has a diluted base of DecoArt's Neon Lights Radiant Yellow. Quite a while ago, people answered my post about what color Mimic is, and I think this is the closest balance of green and yellow to fit her.

You did a marvellous job! Thanks for the informative reply! :ohyeah:
Title: Re: As Requested: G4.5 Mimic and Ghost of Christmas Present
Post by: Alightir on January 03, 2018, 01:34:52 PM: Oh my, these are both wonderful! The Ghost of Christmas Present is instantly recognizable, the hair must have been a blast to add :D
Title: Re: As Requested: G4.5 Mimic and Ghost of Christmas Present
Post by: Cadence on January 08, 2018, 10:42:40 PM: GORGEOUS! I love Mimic!!
Title: Re: As Requested: G4.5 Mimic and Ghost of Christmas Present
Post by: Zapper on January 09, 2018, 02:10:33 PM: That cool Mimic shows how good G1 designs would look on those freaky new G4 sculpts.
Title: Re: As Requested: G4.5 Mimic and Ghost of Christmas Present
Post by: aintnobuffalo on January 09, 2018, 07:09:37 PM: Quote from: Zapper on January 09, 2018, 02:10:33 PM
That cool Mimic shows how good G1 designs would look on those freaky new G4 sculpts.

Haha, thanks! Actually this is essentially my reason for buying G4.5, but then of course, as is the story of all gens, they grow on me and I couldn't stop with one. First it was for customs, then it was because Fluttershy was so cute and had her wings folded, and it just goes and goes from there. :lol:
Title: Re: As Requested: G4.5 Mimic and Ghost of Christmas Present
Post by: Stiletto on January 12, 2018, 06:42:13 PM: Omg, that 4.5 Mimic looks so good! She looks so happy!
Title: Re: As Requested: G4.5 Mimic and Ghost of Christmas Present
Post by: Moonbreeze on January 13, 2018, 04:12:47 AM: That Mimic looks amazing! :D
Title: Re: As Requested: G4.5 Mimic and Ghost of Christmas Present
Post by: Shy Violet on January 29, 2018, 07:39:26 AM: Mimic is stunning! I have an extra Lyra set aside for a Mimic too