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Katti79x Rainbow Curl Pony

Joined: Jun 14, 2008 Posts: 438
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Posted: 0 Post subject: Should I repaint the eyes? ...return of the zombie pony |
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What do you think? Should I gently restore the eyes, or just leave them be?
What is he worth at the moment anyways? Last ones I saw when I was looking over two years ago had faded to turquoise...
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So i followed your adwise and thanks to pinkkittywinks  I got good photos I could use in the restoration.
The pony had quite a lot of original eyelines and the white parts of the eyes, so I tried to match those colors to the original and not paint over any original paint. I also tried not to make the eyes look too new and \"shiny\" and too tidy, cause he´s not that either
See what you think... cause here he is now:

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cloud_weaver MOC Mimic

Joined: Oct 11, 2003 Posts: 4723 Location: St. Paul, MN
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Posted: 0 Post subject: Re: Should I repaint the eyes? |
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Oh my goodness...to me she just screams paint my eyes back! I can't see!!!
I totally vote for the restoration. Honestly, if I were to want to add her to my collection, I would find her much more appealing if she were less zombie-looking. 
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zora Dazzle Surprise

Joined: Sep 02, 2011 Posts: 605 Location: Austria
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i would repaint them too. eyeless ponies scare me O_O
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pinkkittywinks Nirvana Moderator

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personally i would restore him too, but if you do don't forget to mark that you have repainted his eyes
prices are rather down right now and i would expect him to sell for about $50-$60ish
love pkw xxx
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Silversnow Arena Supporter


Joined: Apr 04, 2005 Posts: 3962 Location: Back from UKPONYCON! (Canary Islands, Spain)
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I am against the restoring kind of feeling, but the no eyes thing creeps me out as Zora said too... so I would give it a go!
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hathorcat G3 Prototype Pony

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sillymoosey Arena Supporter


Joined: Jun 09, 2006 Posts: 3258 Location: Quebec, Canada
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I would definately give him eyes but unless you're really good at painting them yourself, I would do what hathorcat said and get somebody really skilled to do it for you!
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Raindrop G3 Prototype Pony

Joined: Sep 29, 2008 Posts: 2543 Location: Utah
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Since he's a HTF pony I agree with the others that you definitely want someone skilled to do the eyes. Many customizers do lovely work, but you want someone with a reputation for "factory-perfect" detail on the eyes  . Congrats--he's a pony I'd love to have myself some day.
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LadyGuinevere Site Admin/Nirvana Mod


Joined: Oct 07, 2003 Posts: 27699 Location: UK
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I was thinking around $40-50... mostly because of the eye! I would definitely get someone to repair the eye if possible.
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Katti79x Rainbow Curl Pony

Joined: Jun 14, 2008 Posts: 438
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Thanks for all your opinions. I guess you´re right and I should restore the eyes.
Does anyone have a picture or could take some of Prince Sapphire with good original eyes? Closeups would be fabulous help in restoration.
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LilSpark Corral + Dollhouse Moderator


Joined: Jan 27, 2009 Posts: 19966 Location: Rainbow Road
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Please give him eyes!!!
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Katti79x Rainbow Curl Pony

Joined: Jun 14, 2008 Posts: 438
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Posted: 0 Post subject: Re: Should I repaint the eyes? ...help please |
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Could someone please find some photos of the eyes? I would like the restoration be a close to the original as possible.
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pinkkittywinks Nirvana Moderator

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Katti79x Rainbow Curl Pony

Joined: Jun 14, 2008 Posts: 438
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Posted: 0 Post subject: Re: Should I repaint the eyes? ...help please |
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Yes. Both gone completely. Thanks pinkkittywinks for such awesome photos.
I´m sure I´ll be able to fix that prince with these photos. It seems that the color of the eyes is pretty close to the color of the mane.
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pinkkittywinks Nirvana Moderator

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Posted: 0 Post subject: Re: Should I repaint the eyes? ...help please |
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 oh i am glad you are able to fix him.
they are a pale dusky blue like his mane you are right and the pupil and eye liner are a grey colour. i mix up grey and add a spot of brown
love pkw xxx
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