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Post by Seijun on May 13, 2009 4:07:58 GMT
I ordered a few sega rexes to practice repainting on. I have never done a repaint before. Should I "skin" the model of its original paint job using alcohol first, and then paint? Or just paint over the old paint job? Also, any other tips on what to do before and after repainting a piece would be great  |
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Post by Tyrannax on May 13, 2009 4:09:51 GMT
I ordered a few sega rexes to practice repainting on. I have never done a repaint before. Should I "skin" the model of its original paint job using alcohol first, and then paint? Or just paint over the old paint job? Also, any other tips on what to do before and after repainting a piece would be great If you are going to make the figure a similar color, you may be able to use the brighter/darker colors of the original to your advantage. |
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Post by tetonbabydoll on May 13, 2009 4:48:08 GMT
I never bother "skinning" a figure. I do give every one a bath in warm water with mild detergent, which for new figures helps get rid of any mold release agents, and for used figures...well anything else.   I use acrylics, enamels do not seem to dry properly, and remain tacky. I use light thin layers and dry brushing. Blade of the Moon uses a spray primer first. I usually paint a base coat, a neutral coloy. Grey, tan, olive green, all work well. After painting, I spray the figure with a coat of spray sealant, flat. I mostly use Testor's dullcoat. After that I usually allply bits od semi-gloss clearcoat with a brush and toothpicks to eyes, nostrils, mouth interior, jaw muscles, scutes, plates, horns, claws, etc. This gives those areas a slight sheen, and a moist look for eyes and mouths. I may actually start adding a full gloss to the eyes and mouths. |
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