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Forum: Transformers Customs and Artwork 06-09-2020, 11:14 AM
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Posted By dak
Re: Customizing Q&A Thread

Fading won’t “bleed through”. Fading is a change within the plastic it self. Painting will cover it up but any fading afterwards will be from the paint fading over time.
Forum: Transformers Customs and Artwork 02-08-2014, 05:32 PM
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Posted By dak
Re: Customizing Q&A Thread

Don't have any pics for you, but what I call the essentials/most frequently used are these:

Adjustable dremel head: one that twists to accept bits at varying sizes

Multi sized drill bit set
...
Forum: Transformers Customs and Artwork 01-11-2010, 01:42 AM
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Posted By dak
Re: Customizing Q&A Thread

not sure what's out where you live, but a hobby store for styrene and brush paints, Canadian tire for sprays and adhesives.
Forum: Transformers Customs and Artwork 12-12-2009, 02:15 PM
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Posted By dak
Re: Customizing Q&A Thread

I guess it depends on how much and what you want to paint on the figure. If you're painting the entire thing, it might be a good idea to separate as many pieces as possible, and then paint. But if...
Forum: Transformers Customs and Artwork 11-15-2009, 11:57 AM
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Posted By dak
Re: Customizing Q&A Thread

I use it all the time. excellent for filling medium sized gaps and sculpting parts. I use Bondo for large gaps and hobby filler for small ones. Mighty Putty is also called "Plumbers Putty", but in a...
Forum: Transformers Customs and Artwork 10-07-2009, 01:58 PM
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Posted By dak
Re: Customizing Q&A Thread

don't put the can too close to the part either. the paint will then build up and get under the tape. as Darth Wave said, very light coats on the first pass you may still be able to see the plastic...
Forum: Transformers Customs and Artwork 07-31-2009, 12:10 AM
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Views: 254,100
Posted By dak
Re: DAK's Customizing Discussion Thread

are you looking to dry brush, or just spray paint it? there's a few tutorials in our tutorial section that help with that.
Forum: Transformers Customs and Artwork 07-21-2009, 06:36 AM
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Posted By dak
Re: DAK's Customizing Discussion Thread

here's a few options: http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/tutorials-how-tos/214539-how-dye-figure.html
Forum: Transformers Customs and Artwork 07-03-2009, 03:20 AM
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Views: 254,100
Posted By dak
Re: DAK's Customizing Discussion Thread

I usually just go to the dollar store and get the kids brushes that are colored and have plastic bristles. Not a bad product for it's cheap price.
Forum: Transformers Customs and Artwork 03-07-2009, 04:49 PM
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Views: 254,100
Posted By dak
Re: DAK's Customizing Discussion Thread

I don't have one in front of me, nor have i taken one apart. try taking apart as much as possible before drilling or anything... Also maybe shoot Nemesis Predaking a PM, I'm sure he's taken one apart...
Forum: Transformers Customs and Artwork 03-07-2009, 04:47 PM
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Views: 254,100
Posted By dak
Re: DAK's Customizing Discussion Thread

I say go for it. The head might need to be a little more animated and the arms too.
Forum: Transformers Customs and Artwork 06-30-2008, 03:46 PM
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Posted By dak
Re: DAK's Customizing Discussion Thread

take a thin paint (games workshop is great right out of the package), paint over the cracks you want to be lined, and right away before it has a chance to dry, use paper towel and wipe the surface...
Forum: Transformers Customs and Artwork 06-27-2008, 03:00 AM
Replies: 615
Views: 254,100
Posted By dak
Re: DAK's Customizing Discussion Thread

liquid paper should be able to be scraped off, unless it's really on there. Try using the Alcohol method used to remove paint, or paint thinner. be cautious cause you don't want it to eat at your...
Forum: Transformers Customs and Artwork 06-27-2008, 02:58 AM
Replies: 615
Views: 254,100
Posted By dak
Re: DAK's Customizing Discussion Thread

it's hard to get the full vaccume chrome look, but you could try a few options.

a) Use a Chrome paint. Shiny, but not mirror like.
b) Use Aluminum type Duct Tape.
c) adhesive Silver Leaf
d)...
Forum: Transformers Customs and Artwork 03-29-2008, 12:12 PM
Replies: 615
Views: 254,100
Posted By dak
Re: DAK's Customizing Discussion Thread

I just use Super Glue. but i make sure what ever the surface is that I glue to, i sand it a bit first to roughen it up and give the glue a better surface to grab on to.

when I have a crack caused...
Forum: Transformers Customs and Artwork 01-31-2008, 12:51 AM
Replies: 615
Views: 254,100
Posted By dak
Re: DAK's Customizing Discussion Thread

I had it happen on a Prop I was making. I think the cause for that one was putting a new, fast drying coat on a not fully dry surface. I've also had Clear coat do that on a normal plastic surface. I...
Forum: Transformers Customs and Artwork 01-15-2008, 11:40 PM
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Views: 254,100
Posted By dak
Re: DAK's Customizing Discussion Thread

And I'd like to thank Super_Megatron for making it happen. THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU. lol.
Forum: Transformers Customs and Artwork 01-12-2008, 02:23 PM
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Views: 254,100
Posted By dak
Re: DAK's Customizing Discussion Thread

:p hahaha thanks
Forum: Transformers Customs and Artwork 01-12-2008, 02:13 PM
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Views: 254,100
Posted By dak
Re: DAK's Customizing Discussion Thread

lol, thanks bud! it's one of my fav's.

here's the pics for others to see:

http://img134.imageshack.us/img134/2930/dak011yg4.th.jpg (http://img134.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dak011yg4.jpg)
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Forum: Transformers Customs and Artwork 12-12-2007, 11:01 AM
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Views: 254,100
Posted By dak
Re: DAK's Customizing Discussion Thread

Well, I guess it all depends. If you can find existing head lights, that is prob your best bet. Or you could do the more animated painted headlights. Or if you're really crafty, make the inside, and...
Forum: Transformers Customs and Artwork 12-11-2007, 01:05 PM
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Views: 254,100
Posted By dak
Re: DAK's Customizing Discussion Thread

car paints work, some krylon, testors or model master for details.

common tools:

dremel
multi screwdriver
jewlers screwdriver
exacto knife
vice grips
Forum: Transformers Customs and Artwork 12-10-2007, 02:20 PM
Replies: 615
Views: 254,100
Posted By dak
Re: DAK's Customizing Discussion Thread

It really depends on the paint. And sometimes even when you think you have a good paint for your surface, it still goes screwy for you. So just to help it there are a few things you should do.
...
Forum: Transformers Customs and Artwork 12-09-2007, 06:30 PM
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Views: 254,100
Posted By dak
Re: DAK's Customizing Discussion Thread

I think REDLINE did it on the TFW2005 customizing forum. It requires destroying the MP-01 Megs gun and using it's attachment points on the WST Megs.

Now to try and find it...
Forum: Transformers Customs and Artwork 11-21-2007, 12:21 AM
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Views: 254,100
Posted By dak
Re: DAK's Customizing Discussion Thread

Each pin, or "metal bar" has a smooth end and a rough end. Take a fine pointed screwdriver and push from the smooth end and the pin should slowly pop out with a bit of force. after a bit has come...
Forum: Transformers Customs and Artwork 11-02-2007, 02:29 PM
Replies: 615
Views: 254,100
Posted By dak
Re: DAK's Customizing Discussion Thread

if you're willing to spray paint, use either krylon or a car paint. altho I don't think you'll find the right green in the car paint. If you're just going to use a brush, any model paint will do, I...
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