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Post by Branjita on Aug 27, 2014 12:46:42 GMT -6
Nail polish remover typically destroys plastic. I used to experiment with it, and it usually ruined the surface of what I tried it on. If you want to be the guinea pig though, go ahead! I don't think anybody has actually tried it. You better be next to a sink to immediately rinse it off though if you try it. You are probably better off using very high grit sand paper (higher number = less abrasive) or could even just be cheap and try white tissue paper and rubbing the figure's face while watching TV for an hour or something. You'd basically just be trying to wear off the top coat of paint. You'll probably end up removing the eyes before that stuff you don't like though.
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Post by Adz on Aug 27, 2014 15:07:18 GMT -6
Nail polish remover typically destroys plastic. I used to experiment with it, and it usually ruined the surface of what I tried it on. If you want to be the guinea pig though, go ahead! I don't think anybody has actually tried it. You better be next to a sink to immediately rinse it off though if you try it. You are probably better off using very high grit sand paper (higher number = less abrasive) or could even just be cheap and try white tissue paper and rubbing the figure's face while watching TV for an hour or something. You'd basically just be trying to wear off the top coat of paint. You'll probably end up removing the eyes before that stuff you don't like though. haha, i'm not sure I want to destroy the plastic!! that's why I was hesitant to use it before asking if anyone knew... I think I need to go to a diy store to find some graded sandpaper as all I have is coarse, medium or fine not sure what i'll do yet, but thanks for your reply |
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Post by Branjita on Aug 27, 2014 16:32:12 GMT -6
Probably better off going to Sally's Beauty Supply because you're going to have a hell of a time trying to hold onto a sheet of sand paper rather than a sanding block for fingernails. They generally don't come in that high of grit, but I do have one that has that high. It's 4 sided and each side has a different grit. The one I have says "shine", "buff", "polish" and something else on the other side. You'd want to use shine probably. It'll look like this if you find one, but hopefully not all of those colors... www.ebay.com/itm/5-x-Nail-File-Buff-Shine-Polish-Smooth-Manicure-T-/191167095447?pt=US_Nail_Care&hash=item2c82726297 |
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Post by Adz on Aug 27, 2014 16:37:41 GMT -6
Thanks for the info Branjita  |
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Post by Adz on Sept 20, 2014 13:03:57 GMT -6
just wondering how you guys finish your customs off ??
aside form sanding to prevent friction, do you all use a matte varnish?? do I have to apply 10,000 coats to make it scratch resistant??
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Post by Branjita on Sept 20, 2014 15:56:02 GMT -6
If you look at the sticky topic for getting started customizing I go over my process. I hate doing the process, but it's necessary. I skipped it on the Goku figures I'm working on right now and have had to go backwards and do the crap over again, which is frustrating.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 20, 2014 20:19:50 GMT -6
I need help, is there an easier tools to use to paint the black eyeline specially on figuarts? I have thin detailed brush but sometimes it's still gets messy when painting. Is there such thing as "pen paint" or something similar? Thanks in advance
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Post by Adrenaline on Sept 22, 2014 9:23:37 GMT -6
Eye lining is the only time I recommend a thin permanent marker. But if you screw up, you're screwed.
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Post by Branjita on Sept 22, 2014 12:55:54 GMT -6
If I am doing outlining and it can be black, I use a Uni-ball Micro 0.5mm pen to do it, but only if I have already applied the clear. I've made the mistake many times of using it and then putting clear on, and the clear making the ink run all over the face (a disaster).
Paint is safer with a tiny brush. The Goku I finished today has an extremely thin pink outline to his mouth and I did that today with brush and paint. Same story with the brown outline of his eyes.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 22, 2014 13:15:26 GMT -6
Someone on jacksdo thread mentioned before a type of pen when he/she draw the eye line on trunks. I can't find it in the thread.
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Post by timone317 on Sept 22, 2014 15:09:15 GMT -6
They used a Gundam marker. blog.gundamplanet.com/gundam/how-to-paint-gundam-marker-vol-01-ink-drawing-paint/this may not be a viable solution for lines around eyes but I still want to bring it up, I've been looking into a very interesting method for adding paint to extremely small spaces called pin washing. I don't think you need any specific paint, you may be able to just add a few drops of water to whatever paint you already use and do the method multiple times. |
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Post by Branjita on Sept 22, 2014 17:07:25 GMT -6
^^ I do that method when painting things myself just by watering down the paint. My clear will end up removing parts of it though, which is part of why I end up having to repaint things.
Also, idk if I'm the only one, but I started screaming "STFU!" inside my head before the 2 minute mark. Man, that guy is annoying to listen to LOL.
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Post by timone317 on Sept 22, 2014 17:45:08 GMT -6
oh, no doubt. I thought the exact same thing when I first watched the video.
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Post by Seal on Oct 26, 2014 16:29:48 GMT -6
I just got hit by a brilliant idea im sure everyone has had already but i need to know! Do all SH figures have interchangeable heads? Can i buy a base goku and put his head on a datong vegeta? I think that would look awesome! Plus that would open the door to making a Bardock figure, and Maybe even a raditz figure if you dont mind coloring one of those ssj3 jacksdo heads.
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Post by ◄VR► on Oct 26, 2014 16:32:03 GMT -6
You can most certainly do that, if you want.
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