Reader Núshio is never one to hold back (just check out his comments!), and when it comes to painting his DS with his love of Nintendo, that's a good thing. He and his friend Kiwii undertook a project of epic proportions that turned this DS into a monument to fanboyism -- and that's something we can get behind.
This paint job (which looks so sweet next to New Super Mario Bros.) isn't quite finished -- the pair plans to redo the whole thing, as they noticed some discoloration after the application of a coat of gloss -- but Núshio had some great tips to offer up for those who are considering a similar project:
- Get decent paint. I used 'Vinci.' Never again!
- Be patient.
- Be careful when disassembling the DS (he used tutorials from YouTube).
- Don't get mad, get even. Keep track of every single bit and piece of plastic.
- Once complete, it's a real rewarding experience.
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
5-25-2007 @ 11:10AM
Tweak said...
I remember hearing him talk about this last night during Game Night.
Good job Nushio!!
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5-25-2007 @ 12:20PM
strider_mt2k said...
If that's a first attempt the next one will be...well...Super, Mario.
Well done!
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5-25-2007 @ 12:36PM
Kefka said...
Woo, nice work Nushio!
I'll have to turn up to a game night (thurs morning for me i think) again one day...
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5-25-2007 @ 4:28PM
Nushio said...
Thanks for everyone's comments, and to Alisha for posting this!
I'd also like to thank my friend, Kiwii, for having the patience to paint through the whole thing.
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5-25-2007 @ 6:35PM
Kevin B said...
check out my, uh, space, and my wicked cool paint job myspace.com/kevinleeb
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5-28-2007 @ 2:05AM
Kiwii said...
wiiii thanks nushio
its an honor to have my name on this site xDD
it was a good experience to work on the DS
maybe later I will paint my DS
well everybody thanks for the comments ^^
fotolog.com/kiwiilog
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6-14-2007 @ 10:48AM
GoBob said...
Paint job looks great, though I would recommend switching paints. Reaper Master Series or Vallejo Model(or Game) Color dry without the brush marks. I use both brands to paint pewter miniatures and they have a very smooth finish.
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