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Re: Beginners Customizing FAQ thread
« Reply #495 on Jul 5, 2012, 11:22am »

I found that gently turning the wrist while you bend makes them move smoother.

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Re: Beginners Customizing FAQ thread
« Reply #496 on Jul 5, 2012, 6:14pm »

Jul 5, 2012, 11:22am, Magnusfan Nujevad wrote:

I found that gently turning the wrist while you bend makes them move smoother.

^ thanks for the reply. will try that once I got home from the office.

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Re: Beginners Customizing FAQ thread
« Reply #497 on Jul 13, 2012, 10:22am »

I saw this thread about recasting small parts using an epoxy putty called milliput.
http://plamo.outthere.info/forum/showthread.php?tid=38

I was wondering if it's possible to do the same with Waterstop (I love this stuff!).

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Re: Beginners Customizing FAQ thread
« Reply #498 on Jul 13, 2012, 10:34am »

been experimenting on recasting as well
with some help/ tips from a fellow member
it would take a lot of trial and error for a newbie
to master this

been trying everychemicals to choose which is more convenient for me
been doin some of my own casting
with some help/tips from sir ricson

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im using for material here dental powder and solution.. (that pink stuff)

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Re: Beginners Customizing FAQ thread
« Reply #499 on Jul 13, 2012, 10:40am »

@magnusfan

will try waterstop..and mst likeuse petroleum jelly ...will try to experiment
to be honest if this succeed this would be a lot cheaper

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Re: Beginners Customizing FAQ thread
« Reply #500 on Jul 13, 2012, 1:39pm »

Jul 13, 2012, 10:40am, graphicdude wrote:

@magnusfan

will try waterstop..and mst likeuse petroleum jelly ...will try to experiment
to be honest if this succeed this would be a lot cheaper

I'm also gonna try it out when I get home later.
For obvious reasons, this isn't suitable for incredibly tiny parts, since waterstop wasn't made for this, but if it does work, it's gonna be one busy weekend for me

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Re: Beginners Customizing FAQ thread
« Reply #501 on Jul 13, 2012, 3:57pm »

@graphicdude, can you give more info about that dental powder stuff? Where to buy, how much, how the final product feels/looks like, etc. Might be something worth trying. Thanks.

@magnusfan, from experience, waterstop is very difficult to cast with. You get a lot of bubbles and pitting. The wastage is too much since a lot of the casts end up being unusable. But you may be more successful with it. Please post pics of your casts. Thanks.

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Re: Beginners Customizing FAQ thread
« Reply #502 on Jul 14, 2012, 9:18pm »

i'm no expert nor have i done any recasting as of yet but I guess I'll try using Smooth-On products for experimentation

Here's their website http://www.smooth-on.com/

They do have a local distributor for their products. I think it's in Fairview

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Re: Beginners Customizing FAQ thread
« Reply #503 on Jul 23, 2012, 10:18am »

I've tested the waterstop theory and it works
first let the other half dry first..couple of hours
the apply petroleum jelly on the dried half
then apply the new waterstop layer...

@archer
the dental items is a lot cheaper almost below p200
and can be bought in dental shops. raon, monumento and other nearby dental,medical schools
it's super hard when it dries it's originaly used for false teeth

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Re: Beginners Customizing FAQ thread
« Reply #504 on Jul 23, 2012, 3:24pm »

Jul 23, 2012, 10:18am, graphicdude wrote:

@archer
the dental items is a lot cheaper almost below p200
and can be bought in dental shops. raon, monumento and other nearby dental,medical schools
it's super hard when it dries it's originaly used for false teeth

Thanks, man. Would you know the name of the product?

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Re: Beginners Customizing FAQ thread
« Reply #505 on Jul 24, 2012, 3:37pm »

I got some noob questions here.

Which is heavier, Waterstop or Elastoseal?

Follow up question, which is sticks more between the two?

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Re: Beginners Customizing FAQ thread
« Reply #506 on Sept 11, 2012, 2:18am »

Definitely waterstop

And when it cures it's harder than Elastoseal.

Now for my concern, apologies if someone already raised this before...

I'm planning to disassemble some old TFs I have. They're somewhat

"battle-damaged" because of playtime

But before i prime/paint them...

I'm just curious if there are alternative/replacement parts for those

small "metal pegs" found on TFs?

Especially the ones that hold the wheels?

The TFs I'm planning to disassemble have rust buildup on their

wheel pegs so this scenario really got me thinking

Hoping for any kind assist, thanks

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Re: Beginners Customizing FAQ thread
« Reply #507 on Oct 3, 2012, 1:04pm »

Any tips on how to restore / repaint and protect chrome on toys?

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Re: Beginners Customizing FAQ thread
« Reply #508 on Oct 15, 2012, 4:44pm »

Question regarding clear paint, I know there is a Tamiya Clear colored Spray paint (red and blue) . I was wondering if other spray paint brands also carry this type of paint?
Most of the shops I've visited (malls and some local HW stores) only have Clear gloss types (for top coat).

Does anyone knows a particular shop that carry this type of spray paint?

TIA

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Re: Beginners Customizing FAQ thread
« Reply #509 on Mar 14, 2013, 2:04pm »

Hi guys.

I'm a dumb@$$ when it come to customizing. I usually just ruin the figure when I try to paint it or do something to change it.

However, I recently acquired a Marvel Legends Bleeding Edge Iron man.

It was a friend of mine who got it from the US and, knowing him, he does not really care about the paint apps of a figure (as long as he owns one). Hence, my figure has this small scrapes/scratches on his face plate.

What I would like to ask is, what the easiest method to cover up the scrapes/scratches?
I borrowed gundam markers from my friends, however, the shade of gold/yellow is very far from the color of the fig.

Any help or advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

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