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05-19-2008, 03:20 PM | #1 |
THE ULTIMATE COBRA WEAPON
Join Date: May 2008
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Hey i have done sum customs but very few im really new to it and havent went to far with it in fear of damaging a figure so far ive used testors paints the little glass ones mainly used for model cars and it worked ok but would like to know whuts the best to use for 25th figures and whuts best for the old figz if you can help it would be great leave comments thanx !
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05-19-2008, 03:26 PM | #2 |
Iron Grenadier
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Indiana
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You really want to avoid that sort of Testors... they can fail to dry properly on some plastics. Acrylic is where it's at. You can get some good and cheap acrlyics at Wal-Mart or hobby stores.
Check out this link for some useful tips and tricks. |
05-19-2008, 03:32 PM | #3 |
THE ULTIMATE COBRA WEAPON
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Thanx Lord Galvy apreciate the help thanx
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05-19-2008, 03:41 PM | #4 |
Customizing mecha pilot
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: California..meh
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I like Testors Model Master Acrylics from their Fantasy line and regular line. Check out my guides as I have some painting guides with links to where I snag my paints and brushes:
http://www.jinsaotomesdangeroustoys.com/guides.html |
05-19-2008, 03:46 PM | #5 |
THE ULTIMATE COBRA WEAPON
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Jin thats a real good link thanx i was looking at how u did the eyes thats great work
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05-19-2008, 03:49 PM | #6 |
Epically lazy bastard!
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jin is right on the money. Model Masters acrylics is the best way to go. they have a staggering assortment of colors and choices and dry really well. also make sure to use an acrylic sealer too. IT helps with paint chipping. Jin could probably get more in depth with joint dremeling and what not. :> hey jin you ever hit up riverside hobies in sac? they got a good selection of the fantasy colors out there. its up on folsom and 52nd in sac.
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05-19-2008, 04:47 PM | #7 |
Cobra Soldier
Join Date: May 2008
Location: NJ
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I use the Citadel Paints from Games Workshop and find they adhere very well to plastics.
I have yet to try the Testors Model Master Acrylics, but probably will in time. |
05-19-2008, 04:58 PM | #8 |
Banned
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Location: Fontana
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I use Tamiya Acrylics and Tamiya Spray paints. The spray paints work incredible on joints. They dont rub off if the coat isnt too thick.
Those are quality paints. And they have a staggering amount of special military colors. |
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05-19-2008, 05:39 PM | #9 |
Cracked Dreamer
Join Date: May 2007
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Another thing to consider is dying the figure if your going from light to dark. That helps to compensate for paint chipping.
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05-19-2008, 05:41 PM | #10 |
Cult of the No-Ring
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I use the Testors regular and Model Master, both acrylics. It works well, for the most part. But for some reason, I seem to be having random adhesion problems with it, on Green Stuff.
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