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OK. My question is, I want to make minor paint aps, nothing major. Blue Mullet on Topspin, some silver aps on Bumblebee's body, like his torso and toes, And darken the light greys on Crankcase, That sort of thing. Exactly how would I go about doing this? Furthermore, any place OFFLINE that I Can buy paints from? I'll be back home in a few months and theres a hobby shop up the street, but until than, no hobby shops

There are a few figures I want to Fully repaint, Like a "Certain Custom" I'll share with you all when it's done. I just want to know... Good paint, were to buy, how to apply, and also, a good glue! My "Secret" Figure's chest peice won't stay on. He's done using mostely animated prowls parts. An answer to any of this would be nice.

also, whats a good, like redneck cheap way to simulate "Battle Damage" outside of power tools?

Also, my most important question. Is there any type of paint you can use that WILL NOT COME OFF if its rubbed against to much? I Need it if it exists. that, or a tutorial on how to make my paint "Scratch Proof"

can I pick up paints that can be used at local crafts stores? There are no hobby shops were I'm at right now, as previously stated. All Ive got is a paint brush, a few figures I want to customize, a dollar store up the street, and a crapload of questions, as you all can see. I want to paint and mod my "Secret" Figure to perfection before showing it off, and I need serious help.....

wow, in retrospect, that was rather long winded to say the least...... sorry bout' that, I just really want to get into customizing, and Transformers is the coolest thing to customize! Iv'e modded stuff, but not like this guy i'm making right now! He's my own personal transformer, one of a kind, and I don't wanna f'ck it up! I Don't have any duplicates of the parts I'm using for him either......

Please help
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Skyfire77 wrote:

Gutter Bunny wrote:

JHand wrote:Hi. Sorry that I haven't been logged on here for over a year. Anyway, silly question: Does anybody use Reeves Acrylic Paints? I purchased a set of 12 some time ago and am in the middle of a second repaint. Furthermore, what brand of paints do some of you use for ya repaints?

Just looking for some feedback

I personally have been messing around with Tamiya acrylics. I havn't had any issue with them, and they clean up unbelievably easy.

I've heard great things about the Mr Color line from Gunze Sangyo. Unfortunately, my local hobby shops do not keep stock of them. When i inquired with one of the owners, they said that they are hard to keep in stock because Gunze only ships to the United States "once or twice". I'm not sure if he meant once or twice a year, once or twice a month, once or twice ever six months etc.

I'd be interested in trying some enamels but i haven't a clue how to go about cleaning them up. If anybody would like to shed some light on that for me it would be much appreciated.

Gunze stopped shipping to the US early last year, saying it wasn't profitable anymore. Supposedly they restarted recently, but they're still hard to find in brick-and-mortar stores. There's a few online stores that carry it.
Personally, I've only ever used Testors on my models and 'Formers. Testors has their own thinner/brush cleaner for enamel. Enamels are a little trickier to use, you need to have plenty of ventilation when you're using them (otherwise... ), but I like the coverage better. Metallic colors especially look more realistic.

I like Testor's enamel too. And ventilation is DEFINITELY needed. Do you use any sort of Primer? Anyone? I may not have gone far enough in the thread to see this answered already, so if it was, I apologize in advance.

Unless I'm painting light over dark, florescents, or if I need to seal PVC parts (they do not react well to enamel paint), I skip priming. Between washing the parts and my usual light sanding, I don't have problems with "tooth".

Got it. Soap and water. Light sand. Paint. Thanks.

Dead Metal wrote:Got tips or tricks for kitbashing Transformers?
then post them here anything you think might be helpful can go in here or request for a tip if you're stuck on a project!

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I Want to re-mold Animated Prowl's head, BUUUUT, I don't know what kind of stuff to use for such a thing.
What I wanna do is give him entenna like "Feathers" on each side of his head, and maybe a little gold mouth cover, but what would I use? Please Respond!

I have just started trying to do customs and have never really worked with plastics much before. I have been using a combination of brushes and airbrushing with Testors enamels. I have read through here and picked up some great tips from everyone, like using rubbing alcohol for paint removal and washing the parts. For sanding I have been using 1000 and 1200 grit wet/dry automotive grade sandpaper. I usually just sand by hand and in tight places with wrap a piece around the back side of my xacto blade. Skyfire77, what do you use to sand with and what grits do you use? Also do you dry or wet sand?

Pretty much what you're using now. For coarser work I also have some Testors sanding films from when I did scale models, and a Dremmel for the really big jobs.

Skyfire77 wrote:Pretty much what you're using now. For coarser work I also have some Testors sanding films from when I did scale models, and a Dremmel for the really big jobs.

Thanks for the info. Yeah, I love my Dremel. I almost look for excuses just to get to use it for something.

I'm in need of a tip/help. I plan on making a brand new head for a project, but I don't know what I should use to make it. What color should I use to see detail while I'm creating the new head? Is Sculpey good?