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Tom_Servo wrote:I always get chips and scuffs on everything I make. It's just part of the game. I don't think that I've had a problem with that part, but I'm having a hell of a time keeping paint on the rear bumper.
Sonray wrote:Tom_Servo wrote:I always get chips and scuffs on everything I make. It's just part of the game. I don't think that I've had a problem with that part, but I'm having a hell of a time keeping paint on the rear bumper.
The rear bumper huh? Ive had no hassle with mine. The only hassle im really having is the paint chipping on the sections i said, and on the cogs on the back.
I transformed him into alt mode which was a real pain so i gotta go back and make some of the holes bigger and re-apply the paint in areas where its chipped. Its a pain but i guess theres no way of telling if its gonna chip unless you test it out. At least it can be fixed and isnt in a state of disrepair like some kitbashes can get. With painting you always have a way out if you mess up.
Auto Bot wrote:Sonray wrote:Tom_Servo wrote:I always get chips and scuffs on everything I make. It's just part of the game. I don't think that I've had a problem with that part, but I'm having a hell of a time keeping paint on the rear bumper.
The rear bumper huh? Ive had no hassle with mine. The only hassle im really having is the paint chipping on the sections i said, and on the cogs on the back.
I transformed him into alt mode which was a real pain so i gotta go back and make some of the holes bigger and re-apply the paint in areas where its chipped. Its a pain but i guess theres no way of telling if its gonna chip unless you test it out. At least it can be fixed and isnt in a state of disrepair like some kitbashes can get. With painting you always have a way out if you mess up.
Why not retain the cogs as black? Make it look like it is intended that way.
Sonray wrote:Auto Bot wrote:Sonray wrote:Tom_Servo wrote:I always get chips and scuffs on everything I make. It's just part of the game. I don't think that I've had a problem with that part, but I'm having a hell of a time keeping paint on the rear bumper.
The rear bumper huh? Ive had no hassle with mine. The only hassle im really having is the paint chipping on the sections i said, and on the cogs on the back.
I transformed him into alt mode which was a real pain so i gotta go back and make some of the holes bigger and re-apply the paint in areas where its chipped. Its a pain but i guess theres no way of telling if its gonna chip unless you test it out. At least it can be fixed and isnt in a state of disrepair like some kitbashes can get. With painting you always have a way out if you mess up.
Why not retain the cogs as black? Make it look like it is intended that way.
Thats what im thinking of doing now. Screw the constantly chipping acrylic paint.
Auto Bot wrote:Did you blot out the light piping to the eyes?
I'm interested to see a 360 degrees view. Sort of like Ryan's gallery style. If it's not too much to ask.
Charger426 wrote:You done good! Your good at this. Ill send ya mine.
Sherade wrote:Great job Sonray. I like how i'm not the only one who uses actual auto paint. *Phew*
Like how you did up the paint, especially the smooth finish (not shine, but texture). Looks prettey sweet.
Tom_Servo wrote:So why are you stripping this down?
Sherade wrote:Not after drying. During painting, if I need cleaning, I use goo-gone and soapy water. You can always scratch it, but it might got to the plastic.
WAIT!
If you have access to one (I do because of my dad's work) you can use a glass bead blaster. It removes paint without damage. But, only if you can find one to use.
Actually, acrylics aren't tooo bad, I used them a lot, and still do, if my car paint doesnt work so well.
Actually, here's a tip for you Sonray. Visit a local hobby shop and look for testors R/C spray paint. It is used on R/C cars and the like, and sticks greatt plus glosses itself. The scratch factor depends on how you use it, but, I've used it to my advantage.
Sherade wrote:Oh, forgot that you live..somewhere else.
I beleive a sand blaster'd work, but I use bead to be safe about plastic damage, beause the sand is coarser, and may scratch. But try what you will.
If it goes, I'll take it as is. Me likey.
Auto Bot wrote:The paint do look a bit thick on the head, body and arms. Maybe you can try thin coats on your next try. Since you're stripping down the paint anyway.
Something like the paint on the legs; looks thin enough.
The cannon paint is the best one. It looks realistic. I'm truly impressed with this part.
Sonray wrote:Auto Bot wrote:The paint do look a bit thick on the head, body and arms. Maybe you can try thin coats on your next try. Since you're stripping down the paint anyway.
Something like the paint on the legs; looks thin enough.
The cannon paint is the best one. It looks realistic. I'm truly impressed with this part.
I put the paint on as thin as possible, the tamiya flat red didnt cover very well over the black plastic. So i had to put on four coats just to cover the black plastic.
I wont have this problem with the air-brushed applied car paint though.
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