Custom Tim Drake Robin McFarlane Figure

#photography #mcfarlane #actionfigures
This video covers the production of a Tim Drake Robin figure not commercially produced. I wanted this character so made it and now I will be sharing the custom process. It starts with a left over Nightwing figure. Removing the red emblem was the first step. Once removed, lots of sanding and then priming the figure for true colors.
Using the primer made bright colors true and to provide shading, black paint went back in only on the contours, then covered with the primary color red. This provided the look of several tones of red used, but only one color was used over the black.
The belt was crafted from sculpty , fired and resculpted adding layers of detail. I baked it in the oven for 10min and let it cool in the oven 30min.
The cape took several attempts to get the correct pattern. The final pattern is a half moon shape. The black has a seam sewn in one side, providing a pocket to the wire. The yellow is cut to exact size to cover the inside seam. Its all glued down with double iron on fabric tape.
The head is a custom 3D printed resin head purchased on eBay . I painted it using 3 tones of flesh tones to get a correct look. The details on the portrait are hand painted using a set of magnifying glasses.
00:00 intro to video
10:00 painting the figure
24:22 painting the head sculpt
26:33 cutting the cape
31:07 final photos
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Sharing techniques to customize current action figures by painting or sculpting what is needed. Producing a figure the is either improved or just creating one from parts of other figures.
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[@americantrash2128]

This is the best Robin figure I've ever seen

[@InkDropCustoms]

Thanks - it was lots of fun making it

[@wilfredodiaz8743]

Crazy amount of work but the end result is a great looking Robin figure. Thank you for sharing your video with us here on KZbin 👍

[@InkDropCustoms]

It took a few weeks.... I’m pretty happy with it.

[@theotherguy21]

This is the Robin design I hope Todd does for tim

[@InkDropCustoms]

Yes , that would be awesome

[@jaytonjarman9799]

I would kinda rather him make a Red Robin but yeah this would be cool it just wouldn’t have as good of a cape

[@dknightwalker7269]

Man. Super impressive is like a new figure bravo 👏 that is talent great work custom figure

[@InkDropCustoms]

Thanks - I needed a Robin , I missed out on other releases Thanks for watching….

[@TheArtofCamiloRuiz]

Just amazing, probably the best Robin I've seen!

[@InkDropCustoms]

Thank you,

[@rageagainstthewashingmachi2877]

Dayummmm... That was amazing

[@InkDropCustoms]

Thanks This is an older video, now working on updated version Thanks for watching

[@my2randomcents]

Yours looks way better than the official McFarlane one

[@InkDropCustoms]

Thanks This is an older video, updated version in production Thanks for watching

[@NMbones98]

Dam you did an excellent job on this good work man 👌💯

[@InkDropCustoms]

Thanks,, this was a fun project

[@cjh7234]

Wow man great work!!! Ty for posting this for us!

[@InkDropCustoms]

Glad you like it Thanks for watching

[@erickshobbiesncustoms5775]

Genius!

[@InkDropCustoms]

Thanks Thanks for watching

[@muratercan3523]

Tim Drake is my favorite Robin so I just want this figure right now. Figure is amazing, it's perfect(maybe cape is not my taste). Very well done sir. Thank you very much for this eye candy of a Robin and also for this informative video. Much respect.

[@InkDropCustoms]

I found capes very difficult. Still working on another

[@mariaeduardaguerreirosampa9703]

OMG THIS LOOKS SOOO GREAT

[@InkDropCustoms]

thank you. This was a lot of work.. it seemed as I would never finish it. thanks for watching

[@TURBOTOYS8]

Absolute Awesome custom Robin! love the process! Incredible!

[@InkDropCustoms]

Thanks - it was loads of fun to work on

[@agentreptard]

Amazing!

[@InkDropCustoms]

Thanks Thanks for watching

[@robertnovelli2960]

DAMN! Great job man that's just badass.

[@pauloeduardoserrajunior4386]

Congrats! Outstanding job! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@InkDropCustoms]

Thanks I recently reworked it with a better cape Thanks for watching

[@superzeronoelvalencia1361]

So Many tips! thank you ! and keep up the amazing work!

[@InkDropCustoms]

Thanks

[@hashknight1]

awesome job bro...how interesting people are watching this across the planet

[@InkDropCustoms]

Thank you .... glad to know others are enjoying the video

[@maximusprime3459]

Very nice.

[@InkDropCustoms]

Thank you

[@zillax305]

Damn! That's talent!

[@InkDropCustoms]

Thanks- so glad you like it

[@joserodriguez2255]

Wow what a talent! Great work my friend

[@InkDropCustoms]

Thanks- glad you like it - hopefully it’s inspires to keep customizing

[@gussbus8869]

thanks, this really helps, i only knew how to customize wwe mattel figs and this helped me learn how to do mcfarlane

[@InkDropCustoms]

Glad I could help… thanks for watching

[@HimanshuVerma-vh9gh]

Should have added hood for him too anyway looks cool

[@InkDropCustoms]

Thanks for watching…. I’ll work on it

[@DS-bz7de]

The work is amazing great job! Though the video itself is way, waaaaaay too long winded. Im sure you noticed too having to voice over it lol

[@InkDropCustoms]

Thanks for watching… it’s an old video… my format is different now Thanks

[@johnballard5547]

🙂👍🏽📽

[@InkDropCustoms]

Thanks,, Thanks for watching

[@johnballard5547]

@@InkDropCustoms your welcome. 🙂👍🏽.

[@johnballard5547]

👍🏽

[@janhanger]

I hope you make a custom. Steel as well.

[@InkDropCustoms]

It’s in planning stages… parts are getting harder to find

[@janhanger]

@@InkDropCustoms lex luthor throne looks the body and green lantern John stewart for the head. The hammer from mortal Kombat. Heck if only I'm a rich man.

[@InkDropCustoms]

Great idea, I’ll look into it, at this point the only one getting rich is Todd

[@clark4780]

👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@InkDropCustoms]

Thanks for watching

[@vincentvillegas4592]

What is the flesh tone you used for the face, brand wise?

[@InkDropCustoms]

I used craft paint… aside from brand , it’s a series of washes in layers and finished with a fine brush for details to the skin tone.

[@gussbus8869]

u gotta do a jason todd

[@InkDropCustoms]

Working one at a time .. I have a list of Robins - Red Robin next on the list

[@tidus2nd]

Hey what kind of epoxy sculpt you use to fill up the holes and sculpting?

[@InkDropCustoms]

Apoxie sculpt part A/B 50/50 mix

[@InkDropCustoms]

Thanks for watching Aves Apoxie Sculpt - 2 Part Modeling Compound (A & B) - 1/4 Pound, White a.co/d/7cFL8gr

[@tidus2nd]

@@InkDropCustoms alright thanks a lot man. Gonna try some sculpting soon.

[@barrndesart8542]

hey awesome fig I know you're not going to see this but if you do plan on making anymore robin figs just wondering

[@InkDropCustoms]

Hello… I finished the Red Robin…. I plan other Robins as time allows… backed up with other current projects….

[@InkDropCustoms]

Thanks for watching

[@barrndesart8542]

wow that was quick btw I just saw red Robin I'm loving the custom figs Hope to see more but I understand other projects take Time

[@InkDropCustoms]

One at a time … then I film it then edit … it takes a while More to come soon

[@barrndesart8542]

@@InkDropCustoms thanks for the response I'll continue to watch ur vids btw keep up this awesome work

[@clarkeant]

@inkdrop thanks for the belt walkthrough, is it flexible like rubber or very hard and un formable? I just bought a and b post and not so familiar

[@InkDropCustoms]

This one apoxie sculpt…. An older video I since then now make them out of worbla or craft foam , at times out cardboard wrapped in cloth with a wire… these are much better and more flexible

[@InkDropCustoms]

Watch the Red Robin video to see the details

[@InkDropCustoms]

Another is Sentry custom video -

[@clarkeant]

Thanks, best custom channel

[@InkDropCustoms]

@@clarkeant thanks, please share Thanks again for watching

[@izzydarkhart4144]

He would be Red Rodin technically right? Threw out rebirth - infinite frontier he is referred to as Red Robin and Damien is referred to as Robin.

[@InkDropCustoms]

That sounds right , but I didn’t grow up the second half of the story, I still see Tim Drake as Robin.. that just means I need more figures to complete the storyline .

[@InkDropCustoms]

@@Cornholio174 I haven’t been any story lines for a while now…. Just having fun with the characters I do remember….and viewing their new designs but I still gravitate back to the old school design …. Thanks for watching

[@NaiveSteve]

Do these mcfarlane figures need a whole lot of joint prep when you do all over repaints like this? I have experience painting marvel legends and they need a TON of sanding if you want to pose them. I just thought it was weird that you never mentioned sanding joints or bending the joints during painting to get full coverage. This robin is honestly really great looking and I might have to give it a go myself since it seems todd has no interest in making Robin.

[@InkDropCustoms]

Yes, the problem is these joints have ratchets so sanding is many times not an option, so painting will suffer in those places. I just didn’t mention it since I was editing an extensive video. There are so many details not mentioned as it would be a longer video. It makes a good topic for another video. McFarland figures don’t give extremely good poses so many times it’s counter productive to sand them. This my first extensive effort.

[@NaiveSteve]

That makes total sense, thanks for the reply!

[@theotherguy21]

I really hope we get a Tim drake from him we atleast have a nightwing Damien robin and red hood

[@Edmondphk]

No sewing on the cape? Only double-sided tape?

[@InkDropCustoms]

The tape is ironed on… now I use Fabri-tac glue …. Works lots better

[@yey5186]

How do you take apart the figure without breaking it

[@InkDropCustoms]

Heat and pull apart…. Depending on the figure…..hot water…sometimes hairdryer…

[@yey5186]

@@InkDropCustoms thanks! also , there is a gotham knight mcfarlane line coming out and i think the Robin headsculpt would look crazy good with this figure

[@InkDropCustoms]

Yes, I’ve got plans for that sculpt… looks really good,,, one more Robin in planning stage

[@yey5186]

@@InkDropCustoms red suit tim or a jason todd robin battle damage :O

[@InkDropCustoms]

@@yey5186 red suit …. I have a battle damaged red hood in progress

[@christopherft4avalos667]

Do you do commissions

[@InkDropCustoms]

I do a few… so long as it’s with in my skill level… I don’t sculpt- I only paint. Give your idea and I’ll give you a quote and if it’s a go on my part ..

[@christopherft4avalos667]

@@InkDropCustoms I got a spare red night wing body I want a all red robin like Jason Todd's damaged one no head just the suit like batman v superman

[@InkDropCustoms]

This is my email [e-mail] Send images to get a better scope of the project…. There are so many versions… … researching now via Pinterest

[@InkDropCustoms]

Or send link to a Pinterest board …

[@thatguy6798]

Is this figure available

[@InkDropCustoms]

still available

[@thatguy6798]

How much for it?

[@InkDropCustoms]

@@thatguy6798 $150 shipped

[@iamjaysaul1169]

i love this figure but im calling him dick grayson, not just because he looks like him but because he was always the best robin!

[@InkDropCustoms]

Thanks He’s my favorite Robin and I wanted this character but no where to be found. Thanks for watching

[@yey5186]

The cape just ruined the whole thing and a different head sculpt would be better but excellent work

[@InkDropCustoms]

It certainly needs a new cape and head …. But that’s a different video…. Thanks for watching

[@yey5186]

Would you a commission for this but with the red costume ? Pleeeeeeeeeease

[@InkDropCustoms]

I’ll need artwork to use as reference… not familiar with the full story… Yes, I Ca. Certainly work a commission piece… A base price starts at $125 Figure must come with a return shipping label.. Payment is PayPal only

[@juanarrizon3629]

Yurr a BEAST

[@InkDropCustoms]

Glad you like it Thanks for watching

[@juanarrizon3629]

@@InkDropCustoms This figure is making me subscribe. Best Robin I've ever seen.

[@InkDropCustoms]

Thanks, I have the Red Robin in the playlist now..take a look