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gatchabert
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Joined: Mon Aug 06, 2007 11:41 pm
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 Prep question for painting 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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| Tue Sep 04, 2007 12:41 pm |
  
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jermy
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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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missy
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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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gatchabert
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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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Rich
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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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jermy
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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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jermy
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sheeit, duplicate post. sorry
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gatchabert
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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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Frank Kozik
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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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gatchabert
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mmmmmm......latex
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redhanded
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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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