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Author:  hellopike [ Sat Jan 03, 2009 11:38 am ]
Post subject:  Why Flesh Vinyl?
Hey all, I dunno if this has been discussed before, or if maybe this should be in the vintage section, but I have a general question about Japanese vinyl: Why is so much of Japanese vinyl cast Flesh colored vinyl? Looking through the Mook I see so much vintage stuff thats flesh underneath the paint. Then I think about stuff like the Flesh RxH sets, Kinnikuman, M1 unpainted reproductions- Is there a reason behind the decision to use flesh vinyl? I did search for this but the results are so varied. Anyone have any insight?

thanks,

Phil
Author:  BloodDrinker6969 [ Sat Jan 03, 2009 11:43 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Why Flesh Vinyl?
I'd assume all the neo-kaiju/fight stuff in flesh is a straight homage to the vintage classics. I have no clue on the classics though. Maybe it was cheaper back than? Or just an easier base color to paint whatever they wanted over? My guess is either costs, availability or practicality to paint over. Good question, I'm interested too.
Author:  Roger [ Sat Jan 03, 2009 12:00 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Why Flesh Vinyl?
It's because most of the companies (like Obitsu) use their equipment to make dolls, so they usually have a lot of flesh-colored raw materials on hand.
Author:  hellopike [ Sat Jan 03, 2009 8:32 pm ]
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Oh! That makes sense, I didn't even think of that. Well that solves that mystery, doesn't it? =)

thanks,

Phil
Author:  GERMS [ Sun Jan 04, 2009 4:42 am ]
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hellopike wrote:
Oh! That makes sense, I didn't even think of that. Well that solves that mystery, doesn't it? =)

thanks,

Phil


+1 ...thanks
Author:  Zaaier [ Sun Jan 04, 2009 5:52 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Why Flesh Vinyl?
BloodDrinker6969 wrote:
I'd assume all the neo-kaiju/fight stuff in flesh is a straight homage to the vintage classics. I have no clue on the classics though. Maybe it was cheaper back than? Or just an easier base color to paint whatever they wanted over? My guess is either costs, availability or practicality to paint over. Good question, I'm interested too.


Also seem to remember Lash and/or Kirkland mentioning 'flesh' vinyl tends to be easier to paint... of course my brain might be wrong.
Author:  BloodDrinker6969 [ Sun Jan 04, 2009 7:01 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Why Flesh Vinyl?
Roger wrote:
It's because most of the companies (like Obitsu) use their equipment to make dolls, so they usually have a lot of flesh-colored raw materials on hand.


I figured it had something to do with practicality. Whenever it's a question of "why" with the vintage stuff, it always seems to be. Thanks Roger.
Author:  hellopike [ Sun Jan 04, 2009 7:06 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Why Flesh Vinyl?
Zaaier wrote:
BloodDrinker6969 wrote:
I'd assume all the neo-kaiju/fight stuff in flesh is a straight homage to the vintage classics. I have no clue on the classics though. Maybe it was cheaper back than? Or just an easier base color to paint whatever they wanted over? My guess is either costs, availability or practicality to paint over. Good question, I'm interested too.


Also seem to remember Lash and/or Kirkland mentioning 'flesh' vinyl tends to be easier to paint... of course my brain might be wrong.



I don't know about this one, all colors of vinyl I've painted are pretty much the same in terms of paint adhesion when you're painting them, its just that the color underneath will show through thin coats and effect the color- So if you were painting yellow vinyl with blue paint, the first coat might appear green depending on thickness of the coat. That being the case, I would say white is the easiest to paint.

phil
Author:  silent killer [ Wed Jan 28, 2009 3:30 pm ]
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thats a pretty interesting answer to a question iv wondered about before. thanks !
Author:  Monkey [ Wed Jan 28, 2009 9:07 pm ]
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What color is flesh really? I always consider what people call flesh colored vinyl tan. :D
Author:  Roger [ Wed Jan 28, 2009 9:18 pm ]
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Monkey wrote:
What color is flesh really? I always consider what people call flesh colored vinyl tan. :D

I like to call it "long pork." ;p
Author:  Roger [ Tue Mar 23, 2010 5:20 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Why Flesh Vinyl?
Some questions answered about vinyl, including "long pork:"

http://movies.groups.yahoo.com/group/Go ... sage/36347
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