Tips on painting and repairs from the customizers
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Tips on painting and repairs from the customizers
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nice work Kup!
I'm a beginner in the customising stakes.... which spray paints did you use? I'm still struggling to find something that gives me a nice even finish
nice work Kup!
I'm a beginner in the customising stakes.... which spray paints did you use? I'm still struggling to find something that gives me a nice even finish
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I had to repaint the entirity of my G1 overkill and i used Games workshop paints and some spray varnish. (but GW paints are very expensive)
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i used revell model paint which I thinned and threw in my paintbrush gun,Sunstorm wrote:nice work Kup!
I'm a beginner in the customising stakes.... which spray paints did you use? I'm still struggling to find something that gives me a nice even finish
the small parts are hand painted in two coats,
i also use tamiya paint
i'll post more pics when i find a straw of time to continiue the project
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Thanks Kup, much appreciated. BTW - where did you get the spray gun for the paints?Kup wrote: i used revell model paint which I thinned and threw in my paintbrush gun,
the small parts are hand painted in two coats,
i also use tamiya paint
i'll post more pics when i find a straw of time to continiue the project
I'm going to purchase a spray paint kit at the end of the month - I began customising an Armada Optimus some time ago and never finished him as I wasn't happy with the finish my paints and brushes were giving me.
The custom jobs on here are very inspiring (looking for KO grimmys like Des's so I can do an Alternator custom job... don't wanna ruin a real TF though ) and I'm really looking forward to contributing here. used to paint Warhammer 40k stuff as a teenager, so I'm sure I'll be able to re-summon some of those skills and apply them properly. I just need the right paints, brushes and spray kit.
BTW - if any can recommend any particular brand paints or brush/tool kits/sculpting materials, I'd be happy to listen
The custom jobs on here are very inspiring (looking for KO grimmys like Des's so I can do an Alternator custom job... don't wanna ruin a real TF though ) and I'm really looking forward to contributing here. used to paint Warhammer 40k stuff as a teenager, so I'm sure I'll be able to re-summon some of those skills and apply them properly. I just need the right paints, brushes and spray kit.
BTW - if any can recommend any particular brand paints or brush/tool kits/sculpting materials, I'd be happy to listen
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I just used some Games workshop citadel color as I had some here. I put a satin model varnish over the figure when i'm finished to seal it.
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Only if you use it incorrectly. I just use enough to protect the paint during transformation.
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I'll only take them apart if theres a part I can't reach (same principles I use with my warhammer.) I only take them apart to spray them with an undercoat Mostly though i put tape over the clear parts and coat the other surfaces.. when dry I transform the figure. Sealing is essential with certain types of paint to prevent it rubbing off on your hands during transformation etc.
Taking the figures apart is a personal preference.
Taking the figures apart is a personal preference.
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The only KO alt I've seen are on eprey. Look for the word SUPER on the box instead of TAKARA then only with grimlock KO's.
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A real cheap fix for that ball joint is some scotch tape. Just cut a small amount so it doesnt hand out of the joint. You can cut more of if needed. I did that with my g1 grimlock to tighten his arms, and it doesnt harm the paint at all. If you wanted to go extreme, you could put a very small amount of superglue there, but I personally would not recommend it.
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Why didn't I think of that? Thanks!
Nightshade-you should look for Desaras' Chromedome. I think it's in this thread.
EDIT: the tape didn't work so well. Can't you heat them up somehow and bend them a little?
Nightshade-you should look for Desaras' Chromedome. I think it's in this thread.
EDIT: the tape didn't work so well. Can't you heat them up somehow and bend them a little?
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