Marvel Comics Figure #508: Forgotten Characters #1/20 Scarlett Centurion (Nathaniel Richards)

 

Dear all,

the detour of The Boys finished half of August.

It was really though and challenging, but I enjoyed a lot doing all the 50 charatcers from The Boys.

Now it's time to go back to the origins of this blog and continue the Wave Six of Marvel Comics.

I liked the way I distributed The Boys characters in the way to propose a closed number of 50. 

So also for Marvel Comics I'll try now a similar closed number of customs: twenty customs connected to the theme "Forgotten Characters" to start.

They will continue to follow the numbering of Wave Six, this means that the next custom I am introducing here is the number 508 on Marvel Comics theme.

And it is also #1/20 of the subseries "Marvel Comics Forgotten Characters".

Let me know in the comments what you think about this new way of introducing my works.

Let's start with Scarlett Centurion (Nathaniel Richards)!

Scarlet Centurion is a powerful, time-traveling charatcer in Marvel Comics, most famously adopted by Nathaniel Richards (the true identity of Kang the Conqueror) and his son, Marcus Kang. 

The mantle of the Scarlet Centurion has been worn by different individuals across various timelines in Marvel lore, deeply tying the character to the multiverse and time travel. 

After his defeat as the Pharaoh Rama-Tut by the Fantastic Four, Nathaniel Richards was stranded in the modern era. Inspired by his meeting with his ancestor, Doctor Doom, he designed a high-tech, crimson suit of armor and took the name Scarlet Centurion. 

He manipulated the Avengers into fighting their reality's counterparts, but was ultimately defeated and forced to abandon the identity, later evolving into Kang the Conqueror.

In an alternate universe, a version of the Scarlet Centurion remained in this character and became a major, recurring adversary of the superhero team known as the Supreme Squadron.

During the famous Kang Dynasty storyline, Kang the Conqueror trained his clone/son, Marcus, to become the new Scarlet Centurion. Clad in the iconic red armor, Marcus aided his father in successfully conquering Earth, though his secret affection for the superhero Warbird (Carol Danvers) eventually led to his tragic downfall and death at the hands of his own father. 

Creating this custom figure at 1/21 scale (roughly 85-90mm tall) demanded precision. 

Utilizing the Anycubic Photon Mono M7 series 3D printer ensures incredible detail reproduction. Its high-resolution screen easily captures the intricate armor panel lines, the sharp edges of the futuristic centurion helmet, and the flowing textures of the cape characteristic of the Marvel character design.

Water-washable resin is an excellent choice for a home workshop environment. It completely eliminates the need for harsh isopropyl alcohol (IPA) baths, making the post-processing phase significantly safer and less odorous, while still retaining crisp, brittle-free details at a smaller scale.

The 1/21 scale is traditionally used in premium figurine collections (like the classic Eaglemoss superhero lines). At this size, the STL file proportions must be perfect; any errors in supporting the model could lead to warped limbs or misaligned armor pieces. The Photon Mono M7 handles these delicate tolerances flawlessly.

The choice of combining professional-grade acrylic paints brings the character to life with nice color depth. 

Vallejo Acrylics: renowned for their ultra-fine pigments, Vallejo paints are perfect for smooth, streak-free base coats on resin. They allow you to build up the deep, vibrant crimson of the Centurion’s armor using thin layers, preserving the printed micro-details without clogging them.

Italeri Acrylics: often favored for military modeling, Italeri paints provide highly durable matte finishes and excellent metallic shades. They are ideal for shading the mechanical under-suit, weapon accessories, and adding realistic wear or weathering to the sci-fi armor panels.

The original model was taken from Cults3D for free thanks the author BeerOclock, original file name: Ready To Fight Super Hero.

The model was separated from his originl diorama base, and totally resculpted by adding: helm, mantle, trident, bracelets, boots, gloves, a new face and the whole armor vest. All was done using SculptGL and merged in a single STL file (222MB about) that you can easily download for free from my Cults3D page.

After printing I hade to rebuild some thiny parts of the mantle and the helm, this was done using Green Milliput.

Hope you like the result:

Stay safe, stay Skif!

P.D....: and the video!!

The Boys END OF COLLECTION figure #50/50 Oh Father (Eaglemoss scale 1/21, 90mm scale, 3.54'') 3d design, print and paint by me

 

Dear all, finally I did it. The Boys collection is closed, finished, done.

It is unusual for me to make a closed "collection", this did not happen with Marvel as I am continuing even after #507 of Marvel Comics figures. This did not happen even with X-Com that could seem a "closed" world but instead it's a infinite universe of possible figures, in facts I published already 82 figure for X-Com waves 1 and 2 and if you visit my Cults3D page you will find other 102 new figures for X-Com... enough for X-Com waves 3 and 4.

I am concentrating on Marvel as a fan and I sterted years ago X-Com also as a fan. I didn't want to be distracted by other series or possible lines of figures, as I am not a Patron nor a seller, I am just a collector like you.

But when it came to The Boys, after watching all the series, 5 seasons, I was so enthusiastic of this Amazon Series that I could not resist the temptation to start with The Boys also.

I knew I was going to abandon for a while my natural and historical intentions and I also knew that the few followers after so many years (maybe few but really loyal) could have been affected by this choice.

That is the reason I started. knowing that this was the first time I would have done something that would have had an end. 

I choose the format of 39 figures in the beginning, but then again that number isn't exactly a "natural" one, and I found myself pushing all the way to 50—partly because there were certain characters I simply couldn't leave out of the collection (considering also the spin off Gen V).

So, the end is here for The Boys. It is ok this way because I need to return to Marvel Customs facts (and of course until I anjoy... X-Com).

Last, but not least, I hope you enjoied The Boys collection, find here the last pictures of character #50: Oh Father.

If you want to see the video <, sorry but this time you have to visit my Youtube page, and believe me it worths a visit, because I spent days mounting Ai generated pieces of videos where all the 50 figures of The Boys are interacting in a fantastic, ironical, unusual way. It was funny job but time consuming and challenging too, so that I would appreciate if you catch the video directly on my Youtube Channel.

It will be available in a matter of hours since this post, today.

Stay safe, stay Skif!

Meet you next september!

The Boys new figure #49/50 Bombsight (Eaglemoss scale 1/21, 90mm scale, 3.54'') 3d design, print and paint by me

 

Bombsight, whose real name is Robbie, is introduced in The Boys universe as one of the oldest living Supes in history. Having received an early variant of Compound V, he is an immortal, patriotic, World War II-era hero with immense explosive energy projection. He initially served alongside Soldier Boy, making his long-awaited debut to showcase his destructive combat piloting and superhuman abilities.

The powerful Supe is portrayed by American actor Mason Dye, who brings a compelling intensity to the character. He is widely recognized by audiences for his prominent breakout role as the charismatic athlete Jason Carver in Netflix's Stranger Things. His exceptional performance as Bombsight sets the stage for him to return as a series regular in the upcoming prequel spin-off, Vought Rising.

This 1/21 scale figure brings Bombsight to life. 

It was custom 3D-printed using an Anycubic Photon Mono 4 to capture every of his suit. The model was hand-painted using premium Italeri and Vallejo acrylics, finished with deep Vallejo washes to highlight the shadows and give more realism to the figure.

This work is the number 49 out of 50 of my fanart series The Boys. The end is so near. Hope you like, please comment.

And here we go with the video making for Bombsight:

The Boys new figure #48/50 Firecracker (Eaglemoss scale 1/21, 90mm scale, 3.54'') 3d design, print and paint by me

 In the Amazon Prime series The Boys, Firecracker is introduced as a manipulative, right-wing Supe podcaster. 

Driven by a childhood grudge against Starlight, she uses alt-right media propaganda to turn the masses against her rival. 

Her fierce loyalty and shocking tactics eventually earn her a spot in Homelander's elite superhero team, The Seven.

Firecracker is masterfully portrayed by American actress Valorie Curry, born in 1986. 

Before joining The Boys universe, she gained widespread recognition for her versatile roles in The Following and The Tick. 

She is also highly celebrated by video game fans as the live-action model and voice actress for Kara in Detroit: Become Human.

I am happy to present my custom-made 1/21 scale (around 3.5 inches) Firecracker figure. 

I generated the base STL file using MeshyAI and meticulously refined the 3D model details within SculptGL. 

The figure was printed on an Anycubic Photon Mono 4 with grey water-washable resin, then hand-painted using premium Vallejo acrylics and washes.

Firecracker is my figure number 48 out of 50 for my own themed series The Boys. 

The video is here...:

The Boys new figure #47/50 Ryan Butcher (Eaglemoss scale 1/21, 90mm scale) 3d design, print and paint by me

 

Ryan Butcher is the sweet yet deeply conflicted son of Becca Butcher and Homelander, representing the world's very first naturally-born Supe. 

Caught in a brutal psychological tug-of-war, he is constantly torn between the moral, grounded upbringing of Billy Butcher and the toxic, god-like validation offered by his biological father. 

His immense, inherited powers—including devastating laser eyes—make him either humanity's ultimate savior or its final destroyer.

Cameron Crovetti is the talented American actor who brilliantly captures the vulnerability, innocence, and growing darkness of the young Supe throughout The Boys. 

His performance perfectly anchors the emotional core of the series, masterfully portraying a child carrying the weight of the entire world on his shoulders.

This 1/21 Scale figure was brought to life using an Anycubic Photon Mono 4 3D printer and grey water-washable resin.

Colors and wash Vallejo, Citadel, Matt Colors, Italeri.

This custom is the number 47 of 50 planned to complete my fan art collection of The Boys figures in 1/21 scale.

And the video making of Ryan...

The Boys new figure #46/50 Tek Knight (Eaglemoss scale 1/21, 90mm scale) 3d design, print and paint by me

 

Tek Knight, whose real name is Robert Vernon, is a dark parodical combination of Batman and Iron Man within The Boys universe. 

Instead of relying entirely on high-tech armor like his comic counterpart, the live-action version leverages hyper-advanced, superhuman observational skills to act as a ruthless true-crime detective. 

However, his genius-level intellect is entirely overshadowed by his severe, tumor-driven psychological compulsions and a complete lack of morality.

Derek Wilson is the American television and film actor who brilliantly brings the sleazy, intense detective to life in both Gen V and The Boys Season 4. 

His performance perfectly balances intimidating, sharp psychological manipulation with the pitch-black comedic absurdity the franchise requires.

This custom (90mm scale) figure was flawlessly brought to life using an Anycubic Photon Mono 4 3D printer and grey water-washable resin.

The paint job utilizes Italeri greys for smooth armor transitions, lifelike Vallejo flesh tones, sharp black and brown highlights, and a deep Vallejo Flesh Shade wash to give the character a lifelike depth.

The video from my youtube channel:

The Boys new figure #45/50 Swatto (Eaglemoss scale 1/21, 90mm scale) 3d design, print and paint by me

 

Welcome back to the blog! 

Today, I’m showing you my latest custom 3D printing and miniature painting project from the universe of The Boys: Swatto, the ill-fated member of the 1980s superhero team, Payback!

Since there are no official figures for this niche character, I decided to make my own in 1/21 scale (Eaglemoss scale) to fit perfectly with the rest of my collection. 

Who is Swatto?

Swatto is a minor Supe appearing in Season 3 of the Amazon Prime Video series. 

As a member of Payback led by Soldier Boy, he is a parody of characters like Ant-Man and Wasp. He can sprout insect-like wings and fly, but his arrogance during a 1984 secret mission in Nicaragua gets him blown up by an RPG. 

In the show, he is played by Canadian actor and stuntman Joel Labelle (known for Shadowhunters and X-Men: Apocalypse).

I digitally re-sculpted the entire body from MeshiAi base, using SculptGL, aiming to capture his retro costume and comic-accurate yet live-action proportions.

To get wings realistic, translucent insect look, I downloaded a free STL file from Cults3D and printed the wings separately using clear/transparent resin. 

I painted the entire miniature using a mix of high-quality acrylic colors. I used Italeri for the strong base military green coats, Vallejo for smooth blending and highlights, and Citadel Gold paint for the specific fine details.

Let me know what you think of the final result in the comments! 

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Check on my Youtube channel, in three hours from now, the premiere of the video!