Mike Posted October 15, 2011 Posted October 15, 2011 One of my side-gigs is doing custom airbrush painting on Xbox controllers for people. This one was for a customer in Billings, MT that wanted a Ken Block themed controller to be similar to his Ford Festiva car. I started with the running paint scheme, then the #43 skull, Monster energy drink logo, and free-hand drew the shoe splatter to replicate the splatter on the front & side of the car. I also painted a grille pattern on the reset panel of the controller to give it a bit more feel for the car. I capped it off by putting the customer's gamer handle "Ace" in orange paint splatter letters as well. A couple more profile shots -
Chuck Most Posted October 16, 2011 Posted October 16, 2011 Cool! Will the guy actually use the controller? Seems like the paint would wear off rather quickly with the excessive handling game controllers get.
Mike Posted October 17, 2011 Author Posted October 17, 2011 Cool! Will the guy actually use the controller? Seems like the paint would wear off rather quickly with the excessive handling game controllers get. Yes he's using it. I clear coat my controllers with a hard shell clear coat (the same as on your car) to resist the wear and tear of gaming.
Chuck Most Posted October 18, 2011 Posted October 18, 2011 Cool. Figured a clear would wear off as well, but an automotive clear would hold up pretty well.
sstacey47 Posted October 22, 2011 Posted October 22, 2011 How much do you charge? My son would love one.Sean
Mike Posted October 22, 2011 Author Posted October 22, 2011 How much do you charge? My son would love one.Sean I just sent a PM to you.
'08SEAL Posted January 8, 2012 Posted January 8, 2012 OH MY GOSH! Do you fo playstation 3 controllers?
Dr. Cranky Posted January 9, 2012 Posted January 9, 2012 Those look cool . . . I've always wanted to do one in Steampunk style.
customcreator Posted January 9, 2012 Posted January 9, 2012 I did a Punisher one before along with the console. Great job!
Chris guthro Posted January 21, 2012 Posted January 21, 2012 how much to paint on kona blue metallic with the ford logos on it?
'08SEAL Posted January 22, 2012 Posted January 22, 2012 how much to paint on kona blue metallic with the ford logos on it? x2
Mike Posted January 22, 2012 Author Posted January 22, 2012 Those look cool . . . I've always wanted to do one in Steampunk style. I know exactly what you're talking about. I've seen on online and it's absolutely the coolest thing I've seen for video gaming.
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