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Re: Tips and tricks

Postby Rodimus the Prime » Mon Sep 20, 2010 7:29 pm

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Re: Tips and tricks

Postby LordOfAnnihilation » Mon Dec 20, 2010 3:36 pm

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Will someone please tell me what I need and how I should paint a transformer. I just can't find the right stuff :BOOM: ! In the name of Megatron, tell me :CON: !
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Re: Tips and tricks

Postby Skyfire77 » Thu Dec 23, 2010 11:24 pm

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LordOfAnnihilation wrote:Will someone please tell me what I need and how I should paint a transformer. I just can't find the right stuff :BOOM: ! In the name of Megatron, tell me :CON: !


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Re: Tips and tricks

Postby Megapope » Wed Feb 23, 2011 5:26 pm

I've been admiring the detail on the optimus prime wedding topper repaint. I've got some painting experience so I could work out whether to ink or paint up from a dark layer, whatever. But what do you guys think is the best way to achieve that cool detailed effect with the dark lines?
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Re: Tips and tricks

Postby Exileman » Mon Jun 27, 2011 7:22 pm

I've been reading alot on painting before I actually start, but I have a question I haven't seen answered. I don't want to have to take apart my figures to paint them, as for most I just want to add details. Several tutorials have said I should be fine on that. My question pertains to sealant. If I wish to use sealant while the figure is assembled and in vehicle mode, will it harden so as to prevent transformation? I've read that rubbery stuff like tires and some heads are not to be hit with sealant, but my concern is the rest and being able for it to actually MOVE after it drys.

Thank you for your time.
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Re: Tips and tricks

Postby Skyfire77 » Mon Jun 27, 2011 8:24 pm

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Exileman wrote:I've been reading alot on painting before I actually start, but I have a question I haven't seen answered. I don't want to have to take apart my figures to paint them, as for most I just want to add details. Several tutorials have said I should be fine on that. My question pertains to sealant. If I wish to use sealant while the figure is assembled and in vehicle mode, will it harden so as to prevent transformation? I've read that rubbery stuff like tires and some heads are not to be hit with sealant, but my concern is the rest and being able for it to actually MOVE after it drys.

Thank you for your time.


Best bet would be to mask off the parts of the figure you don't want to spray. As long as you don't go crazy with the sealant, you shouldn't have a problem with moving parts afterwards.
You could also try brushing the sealant instead (Testors makes brushable gloss and dull coat, as well as thinner), but I've had mixed success with them (lacquers can lift enamel, even when cured). Future, or any other floor polish, makes a good alternative, though you're locked into a glossy finish.
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Re: Tips and tricks

Postby Starscream's Girl » Sat Jul 02, 2011 7:12 pm

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I got a quick Q. I know about painting and all as I use to paint Warhammer figs. What I would like to know 1st is if the paint for the Warhammer figs will work on TF figs?

What I'm trying to do is I just got my BK Ironhide today and I want to be able to give him a custom paint job. Just wasn't sure what type of paint would stick to the plastic of this toy. Not sure if I want to just spray paint him to get a primer going or just paint the areas I want to paint. Any thoughts??

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I need to fix my LC Ironhide too as he came with a few nicks in his paint.
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Re: Tips and tricks

Postby Skyfire77 » Sat Jul 02, 2011 9:59 pm

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Should work. Unless I'm trying to paint a lighter shade over a darker one, I don't bother with primer.
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Re: Tips and tricks

Postby Starscream's Girl » Sat Jul 02, 2011 10:10 pm

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Skyfire77 wrote:Should work. Unless I'm trying to paint a lighter shade over a darker one, I don't bother with primer.


Ok. Then I'll just do that. Also, has anyone here brought a fig with them to a hobby shop to be able to match the paint of something that is on said fig? I'm thinking of doing this so I can buy the right color and what not.
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Re: Tips and tricks

Postby Skyfire77 » Sun Jul 03, 2011 9:51 am

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If I'm looking for a particular color, I usually match it to a paint line's online color chart. Then again, I'm usually ordering the paint online too, so YMMV.
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