Tai's Mods

I'm going to change this thread and use it for any mods I end up doing to Tai (My HDD 02 head) for anyone who's interested. As I finish the projects I'll put the links below.

I first started with this question:

 

"I'm wondering if I want to slightly change the eye hole shape would I use a file or a knife and cut cautiously? I'm planing on making the eyes more almond shaped (more pointed at the end and inner eye area). Any suggestions would be great, thanks "

 

And turned it into this reality:

HDD 02 by kai-suteki, on Flickr

 

List upcoming mods:

-Nose mods and piercings:

 

-Home made wig:

 

-DDdy bust mod to DDII-B-02L / Bust:

 

-Skin tone mod:

Face mod:http://www.flickr.com/photos/72584914@N04/6806719770/in/photostream/

Body mod result:

 

-Face up:

Edited May 17, 2012 by Guest

Either would work, but with a knife you'll probably have to sand and buff a little to even it out... and I recommend drawing the shape on the doll first so you don't over cut/sand.

Thanks, sounds like a plan. I just hope that I can draw and cut everything equaly.. *nervous*

Is there a specific drawing utensil I should use for easy removal and no staining?

#2 pencil always works just fine for me, and removes without staining... especially with a little water.

Excellet, thanks a lot

Updated!

It was really interesting seeing the progress you made in making the wig! And it turned out pretty nice Can't wait to see the face-up you give her, really loving the shape of the eye holes you did as well.

Thanks, I'm glad it worked out. At some points I was getting worried that it wouldn't turn out right lol

Even with the eyes I was worried that I would over cut the holes thankfully I didn't.

Wow, she looks amazing!

Thanks, so far so good lol

Hehe, someones coming along nicely ^^

Can't wait to see her with her faceup~

Thanks

I just hope I'm able to keep a steady hand!

Updated! I finally did the skin tone mod and face up!

Links are in first post

She looks awesome, great job!

Thank you

I'm glad she turned out alright

Yeah she's cool.

She is so cool! Her eyes are so dramatic!

Thanks, I'm glad you like her eyes

Updated!

Finally got my body, painted it and made her a kimono

Link on first page

Wow! She looks so amazing! She is so beautiful! You even made that kimono for her? It looks fantastic on her. I love those black stockings too.

Thanks

I'm glad she's pretty much done, feels like I've been waiting forever!

This is fantastic, you clearly put a LOT of work into her. I'm really impressed.

Thank you, it was a lot of trial and error but it definitely paid off

I just went through your Flickr to see Tai's evolution from floating head to completed doll - and WOW! You put so much work into her and she looks fantastic!

 

I can't believe you made the wig from scratch! She looks much prettier with the Twin-Snow eyes now.

 

I can't wait to see her again on Saturday and have a look at her in person. I have a some questions about how the Tamiya paint and her vinyl behave that I want to pick your brain about

Thanks and no problem, its still a learning process to me but I went back to the store and had a chat with the owner about the paint since I did some "no-nos" that you'll definitely see at the meet