Hey man, I tried to send you a message a while back but it must not have went through. Things are going good, getting married on Sunday. Been refining my customs techniques and I think I've finally found something I'm going to stick with. I'll check out your new stuff you mentioned later on today. I've posted a few since last time too.
you got to put up some pics of your work so i can see them. I have most of the parts for a dail tone but dont have them all. I'd like to see you take on him.
I'm thinking of only using a clear on certain pieces and leaving others without because I really only intend to display them and not do any dios or playing or anything. I do still dremel down the joints just in case. I just finished a Dial Tone custom and the only part I have clear coated so far is his hair because he has a removable beret and I didnt want it to damage the head paint. Right now I'm thinking of leaving it as is because it only has a small amount of shine to it very similar to factory paint.
ok there is a possibility for fogging but you need to was your figure with soap and water, then paint using modelmaster acrylics, or other quality acrylics then once your paint has fully dried and cured go for multiple light coats of the testers paint. I have noticed that if you use lacquer from lowes, or other stores the figure will get shiny somewhat tacky and uneven in color if/when the figure gets hot. I DONT really recomend using lacquer but I do recomend the standard flat enamel from testors. In many of my figures the flat coat has done a wonderful job of blending colors and of hiding painting issues. check out my customs (they are from when i first started) but still are a good example of what a good flat clearcoat can do.
hey, awesome! I live in bristol right down the weaver pike. I'd love to get together and compare notes on customs and swap parts and such. I cast heads and build lots of customs. anyway send me a private message with your number and we'll work something out.
I'm in Piney Flats. I've only done a few customs so far as I have been buying up a bunch of fodder, head casts, and supplies. I've been trying to experiment with my paints and whether or not to use a clear coat as some people say they fog over time. I recently bought some Model Masters Acryl Flat Clear and need to experiment with that. I'm just scared of the fogging issue.