I wouldn't call this an "epic failure" at all. I'd say it's a pretty decent attempt and especially with what you had to work with. As was mentioned, the yellow could stand another coat, and I know yellow is a tough color to work with, and just some touch up here and there. Other than that and possibly add a gun, you've got yourself a fine custom!

seriously man, don't doubt yourself. Trust me, my first customs were not pretty. it just takes practise. keep trying and you will go far!

I may try to fix him up in the future. Just don't really have the time for something good these days. Thanks for the positive comment!

Honestly for just having things sitting around the house, this isn't terrible man. You should put a few more coats of the yellow on him and clean up the lines just a little (just find a paint that matches the base coat), and next time just prepare a little.

If you even had an ounce of fun with this guy I would keep going and work on another, I mean having fun is what a hobby is all about and I wouldn't be surprised if you ended up making something that's pretty awesome.