Thanks. One more question and I'll stop- Lash said there were two places to get V-color- K-t is one, what is the other place? Thanks, Phil
I am about to jump into my first custom and am curious about applying V-color with a brush. I know you need to thin it to air-brush it but would you still recommend doing so when using a bristle brush? Also, for those of you who've tried it, what kind of bristle works well with V-Color? Thanks in advance. I painted lead figures as a AD&D geek all through the early '80's, did both brush and air-brush patina during the '90's at a bronze-art foundry, and twinked about with Gunpla for a year or so around the turn of the century. Haven't touched my air-brush since and am salivating at the thought of knocking out a few customs.
kaiju-taro is where most of us get V-Color. Brian said Super 7 was going to be selling it as well, but I haven't seen it yet. cae: i don't think you need to thin V-color when using a brush. I tried once to paint with thinned V-Color with a brush and the results were too runny. looking forward to seeing your customs....
there were issues bringing this into the usa to sell because of the toxins...i'm almost 100% positive this is a no go.
Wow I asked the same question twice and did not realize it... I feel... well, dumb actually. sorry folks, Phil
confirmed with Glenn. No go on V-Color at S7. His research suggests that it's even illegal to have it here! you're all criminals!!! send your custom toys to me and turn yourselves in!!
I didn't see this covered so I thought I would ask, Do you have to put primer on the figures first, or do they take the paint as long as the figure is clean; non-greasy, ect.? Thank you.
what do you painters cover your work area with? i have a piece of cardboard on my table now, but it's a little annoying because it is warped and things roll around and fall over i was thinking of getting a vinyl table cloth, but i am afraid it will have folds in it that i cant get out
Cover? I paint at my desk. You should see what my keyboard looks like...lol. I just use an paper products in hand so it's usually sketch paper, newsprint, or newspaper. But sometimes I think to myself "I'm just gonna do some details tonight.." and not put anything down.
i do my painting at a drafting table, and i dont want to get paint all over it. actually i just bought a clear piece of vinyl (like a shower curtain sort of) so we'll see how that works
new question what is a good way to get paint out of small crevices when giving a figure an acetone rub down? i am trying to clean off my mutant evil cell and i cannot get the paint out of places like under his nose and areas like that. should i be really getting this thing soaked? i tried using toothpicks, but they dont hold the acetone for long enough
this is not a v-color question, but what glow paint do you guys find works the best for airbrushing onto vinyl?
speaking of tips... I prefer to use cotton q-tips dipped in acetone... more control, the cotton absorbs the paint, and you don't have to bother cleaning up a used q-tip as you would with a toothbrush.
yeah... no joke. The generic brands you'll find at drug stores have MUCH less cotton, and you can be much more precise with them. Plus, the cardboard stick will allow for firmer jabbing.