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Custom 25th SkyStriker
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08-26-2008, 06:57 PM
Optimus Scourge
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polyphenus
Hello--
I found your thread again and thought of some questions about the work you put in on creating that custom F-18 Skystriker:
Hello! hope I can help!
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1. Which base color scheme did you select? I have found a black version and a brownish/grayish camouflage version in Toys R Us. I suppose if one chose the black jet then the tail fins wouldn't have to be painted...
Yup, I used the black one and kept the fins black like the original boxart
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2. You mentioned using J. Ruben's stickers. From what the pictures show they look to be very cleanly cut out from the sheets. How long did it take to cut them out and did you use anything aside from a sharp X-acto knife?
That was kind of a pain. You can use a knife, but I used some sharp scissors. It took a while to cut and apply those, between 1-2 hours, but the result was worth it!
The labels do take time from J. Ruben, since he lives in Mexico, but they are amazing. The quality is better than anything out there, ask anyone who has them
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3. Is the matte layer that you applied over the Krylon Fusion sticky or tacky at all? Judging from the pictures I'd guess it's not but I wasn't sure. I really like the way the Fusion paint applies and sticks to the plastic but didn't want to risk applying something that won't ever dry. Which brand and kind of final coat did you use?
The finish sealcoat was Krylon Matte Finish - dries just like the regular paint, just makes the paint much more durable and less prone to scratch.
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Once again: Awesome work on this jet. I can't wait to try one myself!
Thanks,
Chris
Thanks, and good luck!
-Gary
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