Customizing Q&A Thread

[Dustinticon]

The only thing is, i don't know how to cast so i'm stuck with doing nothing and remaking one xD

[chans formers]

^if you go to a hobby store, ask for "alu-mite".
if it's the right one,it's a 2 part mix.

[Dustinticon]

Ok i'll try getting around to doing that then i'll post some pics

[Dustinticon]

If i do it and when i'm done.

[Dustinticon]

Do you recommend what to fill the cast with?

[Bruticus82]

Originally Posted by UltraPrimal

However I have 2 issues:

1 is the swords. I was thinking of painting the smaller swords and then stick pegs onto his wheels for them to attach to mimic his spinning blade shield weapon thing. But I don't know if paint would stick to that kind of rubbery plastic. Has anyone ever tried? Does it crack and flack the second you bend it? And what about his long sword? Should I try cutting it to give it a more serrated look like Dinobots original sword? Or just leave it alone?

And 2, what about his alt mode? I want to pay homage to his raptor color scheme without him looking like a pimp-mobile, but at the same time I want him to looking "realistic". You don't see that many brown cars. Especially sporty racer cars like that.

So any tips, hints, thoughts, ideas, help, etc?

1. I painted Universe Cyclonus' ears, they are a similar "soft" plastic. The paint had trouble sticking. I eventually got it to stick, but I don't really "bend" the ears, the paint would probably flake off. I'm not sure about adding "serated" parts...maybe only on the one blade side? Be careful though, I can imagine accidents happening cutting that soft plastic.

2. I'd go with like a metallic brown, like a dark copper or something similar, accent with other metallics, silver, gold. Here's a pic for some inspiration, not sure if you want to go the racing stripe route or not.

http://www.420magazine.com/gallery/d.../user00129.gif

[Bruticus82]

Originally Posted by Dustinticon

Do you recommend what to fill the cast with?

Most people use plastic resin. Again, it's something you'll have to buy and mix. You can get issues though, like bubbles in it, or not enough vents and channels that result in missed spaces...it really is something you need to do some research and reading on before you try it.

There should be tutorials on youtube, and model building websites, and one the website of one of these manufacturers, maybe it's even allumite, I'm not sure...I've read and watched some videos before, but I've never done it myself.

[chans formers]

Originally Posted by Dustinticon

Do you recommend what to fill the cast with?

it should be a small box/lit that you end up buying.
in that kit it will have everything you'll need from stirring sticks,measuring cups to the plastic itself.
you'll end up making a negative "copy" of your cast with rtv silicone(included in the kit),then mixing up the 2 part plastic mix and pour it into the mold you just made of the head with rtv.
more details can be obtained by reading the instructions that come with it

[Dustinticon]

K thanks i'll be going to my local hobby shop tomorrow

[damian_1349]

how would i put a custom head onto a figure (marvel crossovers captain america is the figure in question) gonna make the head soon but need to know how to attach it before i start work