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| Author: | gatchabert [ Tue Sep 04, 2007 12:41 pm ] |
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Hey guys, I was wondering what kind of prep work is needed to paint something like an RxH figure. I have a flesh figure that I'm thinking of painting but having never worked with soft vinyl, I'm not really sure where to begin. I've painted 2.5mm lead minitures in the past and a couple of...umm..."other"...figures but the plastic on RxH has some kind of coating on it. Can I just lay primer over it (like a Tamiya or Gamesworkshop brand primer) and paint away, or do I need to before priming. As far as paints go, I'll be using Tamiya acrylics. |
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| Author: | jermy [ Tue Sep 04, 2007 1:10 pm ] |
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lots of vinyl is coated with a kind of release-agent, coating to prevent dirt, etc., i suppose. before i've painted customs, i've washed them with dish detergent and dried them with a towel. this will allow the paint to stick better. then i sprayed a thin coat of primer or brushed on gesso to prevent peeling. good luck. |
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| Author: | missy [ Thu Sep 06, 2007 9:14 am ] |
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Well, For starters, I'd say,don't start on a real head. Paint something less valuable/rare first. Just my 2 cents. I'm not trying to be a dick. (honestly) but I wish people would stop painting toys that are already so limited. |
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| Author: | gatchabert [ Thu Sep 06, 2007 12:16 pm ] |
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Hehehehe....I know what you mean but it's not like I've never painted figures before, and I wouldn't paint a figure that is already painted. SHAPESHIFTA gave me answers to the questions I had and a couple of tips. Now I just need to make the time to do the work. |
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| Author: | Rich [ Thu Sep 06, 2007 1:54 pm ] |
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gatchabert wrote: Hehehehe....I know what you mean but it's not like I've never painted figures before, and I wouldn't paint a figure that is already painted. SHAPESHIFTA gave me answers to the questions I had and a couple of tips. Now I just need to make the time to do the work. If you need other pointers PM me. Other than that paint away 
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| Author: | jermy [ Thu Sep 06, 2007 3:49 pm ] |
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yeah, dont think i'd have the heart to put paint on rxh stuff, or any kaiju. the figs i've done have been *ahem* western vinyl supplied to me for random shows. |
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| Author: | jermy [ Thu Sep 06, 2007 3:52 pm ] |
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sheeit, duplicate post. sorry |
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| Author: | gatchabert [ Thu Sep 06, 2007 4:04 pm ] |
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Some figures just look like they're asking to be painted. I'm sure after I finish painting this one figure, the feeling will pass. It's kinda like getting a song stuck in your head...only worse cause it costs so much more....lol. |
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| Author: | Frank Kozik [ Thu Sep 06, 2007 6:20 pm ] |
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1. wash it with 91% rubbing alcohol. it dries with no residue. 2. use v color. any othr pains will not dry or bond properly. no primer needed with vcolr. u can order it from www.kaiju-taro.com 3. wear latex gloves while painting the piece so you dont get it oily from your skin. |
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| Author: | gatchabert [ Thu Sep 06, 2007 6:52 pm ] |
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mmmmmm......latex |
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| Author: | redhanded [ Thu Sep 06, 2007 11:30 pm ] |
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And make sure the latex gloves say "Powder Free". If it doesn't say that you are asking for trouble. |
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