Joints!

Warrant Officer Flint · 08-03-2008, 10:03 AM

Ugh, how do I paint on joints? I want to make Flint's upper arms black (tiger force version) to fit my custom. Anyone help?

Shogi · 08-03-2008, 10:30 AM

There's a couple of different techniques for this. I use the sanding one:

using the rough side of a Nail file or Sandpaper sand the shoulder joints down a little bit so that they no longer rub on any parts but still function fine. Use the fine grit side of the file to smooth it all out. Then paint.

or

Thin out your paint with water, it'll take time and multiple coats but I've heard it works well

Others have suggested using a clear sealer. I haven't used one so I don't know much about it, but some people stand by it.

Warrant Officer Flint · 08-03-2008, 10:35 AM

Ok, thanks!

Pyroclasm · 08-03-2008, 10:40 AM

Here's Jin's tutorial with pictures on three techniques: Dremel, File/Sandpaper & Seal
Reducing Joint Rub and Paint Wear

zartan1 · 08-03-2008, 05:45 PM

I can tell you from experience that RIT dye works great on the softer plastic like the upper arms, it doesn't wear either. If you don't care about cracking the chest open to get the arms out you might try this, just be sure to move the joint from side-to-side to be sure it all gets dyed. Also, if you don't want the flesh color to get it you may have to stand by the stove and dip the parts in as far down as you want them, if you plan on repainting with fleshtone paint then dunk the suckers.

MrClean · 08-03-2008, 07:40 PM

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Originally Posted by zartan1

I can tell you from experience that RIT dye works great on the softer plastic like the upper arms, it doesn't wear either. If you don't care about cracking the chest open to get the arms out you might try this, just be sure to move the joint from side-to-side to be sure it all gets dyed. Also, if you don't want the flesh color to get it you may have to stand by the stove and dip the parts in as far down as you want them, if you plan on repainting with fleshtone paint then dunk the suckers.

I actually mask parts with plumbers thread seal tape when I RIT dye. I did that with the Flint arms, and covered it up to over the sleeve. then afterwards, I just painted it black.

zartan1 · 08-03-2008, 08:04 PM

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Originally Posted by MrClean

I actually mask parts with plumbers thread seal tape when I RIT dye. I did that with the Flint arms, and covered it up to over the sleeve. then afterwards, I just painted it black.

Plumbers thread seal tape, hmmm. Learn something new everday. I'll definitely have to try this.