Customizing Q&A Thread

[Nemesis Predaking]

Originally Posted by bedtime

i'm gonna bump this question as i'm going to another canadian tire tomorrow and would love to grab one if i could!

Don't waste your money on a pin punch, just get yourself a picture nail that's the right size for what you need & sand the tip flat. That's what I've used for the last 4 years.

[bedtime]

alright! i'll try that. canadian tire has nails as far as i recall so i'll grab one!

[Nemesis Predaking]

Let me know how it works out for you.

[Bruticus82]

Originally Posted by ryceball89

Thank you so much!

While were at it most forums I've read are 50/50 when it comes to painting directly onto the figure or disassembling the figure and spray painting it.

I realize taking it apart and spraying painting it would probably give it a even coat but I want to mix some paint for a specific color. Do you know any tutorial that shows proper 'techniques' when it comes to brush painting so that you don't leave streaks? My only knowledge is to use very little paint and do multiple coats to avoid streaks. I also read somewhere about mixing the paint with something called Future floor polish to help reduce streaks.

Your help is much appreciated!

Also wicked! I'm also in Hamilton! Currently at Mac!

Cool, nice to see another Hamiltonian on the boards.

If you're brush painting basically what others said is right - you don't want the paint too "thick" as it leaves brushstrokes. If it's watery it will kind of self level. Also, resist the urge to touch it up while it's drying - you'll only leave streaks.

Even if you don't have an airbrush, you can get decently smooth finishes with spray paint cans (although this time of year that is tough to do with proper ventilation, etc.).

[bedtime]

Originally Posted by Nemesis Predaking

Let me know how it works out for you.

ok so i found a nail the right size and filed it down and i'm still having trouble. has anyone else tried taking the elbow pin out of RTS wreck-gar?

[vohkuhl]

I recently bought a KO Ultra Magnus that was painted and I'm not sure what kind of paint the originally owner used.

First time trying to strip paint and I need some options of what to use and how to do it.

Any advise would be much appreciated!

[Bruticus82]

Originally Posted by vohkuhl

I recently bought a KO Ultra Magnus that was painted and I'm not sure what kind of paint the originally owner used.

First time trying to strip paint and I need some options of what to use and how to do it.

Any advise would be much appreciated!

First try isopropyl alcohol (you can buy the 99% stuff at the drug store, or the 50% stuff at the dollar store).

If that doesn't work, you'll have to try something stronger...

[Nemesis Predaking]

Originally Posted by vohkuhl

I recently bought a KO Ultra Magnus that was painted and I'm not sure what kind of paint the originally owner used.

First time trying to strip paint and I need some options of what to use and how to do it.

Any advise would be much appreciated!

Easiest & safest bet 70%-99% Isopropanol Alcohol & test it on a small piece, before trying it on the whole thing. Acrylic or Enamel Iso should get rid of it.

[vohkuhl]

Originally Posted by Nemesis Predaking

Easiest & safest bet 70%-99% Isopropanol Alcohol & test it on a small piece, before trying it on the whole thing. Acrylic or Enamel Iso should get rid of it.

So there two types of Iso? Forgot to ask where do you buy Iso?

[Matrix_Holder]

You can buy the 70-90% at walmart, its a pretty big container but its cheap....under 10 bucks I think.