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aclee82 · Post by **aclee82** » Thu Mar 26, 2009 4:53 pm

Any tips on custom paint app to the naked shinkis?

Got a black body im thinking about adding urban camo to

Caterwaul · Post by **Caterwaul** » Fri Mar 27, 2009 9:02 am

Only the standard ones. Make sure you wash it before hand to remove any oils that may keep paint from sticking. Think about a primer layer. Acrylics are easier to paint with then enamels.

shizumanagi · Post by **shizumanagi** » Mon May 04, 2009 4:29 am

Say I make a custom part around one of the leg/arm rings. How would I dry it without the ring melting from the heat? (using super sculpey)

Also, would acrylics from say wallmart look good? or ones that are specifically for modeling.

Caterwaul · Post by **Caterwaul** » Mon May 04, 2009 9:10 am

Air dry? Toaster oven on a really low setting?

For acrylics, use modeling acrylics. They're formulated for coating tiny, small things with lots of detail.

Post by **Xehn** » Mon May 04, 2009 11:50 am

Try boiling the sculpey?

pyroko · Post by **pyroko** » Mon May 04, 2009 7:23 pm

can't say i have ever painted a shinki, but i always stick to Citadel paints for models/gunpla. i have heard Tamiya sprays are quite good as well, but i've yet to use them for anything.

rantinan · Post by **rantinan** » Mon May 04, 2009 7:32 pm

Don't use sculpy. That simple.
Aves Fixit, Aves fixit sculpt or miliput ultrafine should be your sculpting medium of choice for adding to plastic.

shizumanagi · Post by **shizumanagi** » Tue May 05, 2009 7:58 am

I have never heard of Aves Fixit, but it sounds awesome.

hmmm now what to do with my box of sculpey... >.>

rantinan · Post by **rantinan** » Tue May 05, 2009 6:48 pm

shizumanagi wrote: hmmm now what to do with my box of sculpey... >.>

Throw it out? feed it to an annoying neighbourhood dog? Use it for 100 % scratchbuilds?
I'm not a big fan of sculpey.
http://www.avesstudio.com/html/fixit_sculpt.html

Treadshot A1 · Post by **Treadshot A1** » Thu May 07, 2009 5:01 am

I can't say i've heard of good things about sculpey either. Never used it personally, but i don't think that many people can be wrong. I've personally used Milliput for any sculpting that i need, though that's partly because i can't get Aves around here. I actually don't use Milliput's "Superfine White" for my sculpting, as i don't feel the need for it. I just use the normal yellow gray version.

As for paint, i wouldn't use anything from Walmart. I always stick to paints specifically for models. I personally use a mix of Games Workshop/Citadel, Tamiya and Mr Hobby paints. Though, i can't say i've ever painted a shinki either, but i've painted many Gunpla and Transformers before.

Tamiya's sprays are actually pretty good, though they can be a bit pricey or not have the colour you want. Considering you're going for camo, i think you might wanna stay away from Tamiya, they generally are best for primary/secondary colours.

I personally hate enamels with a passion, but i think you may have to resort to them this time. I believe Testors has a large series of camo/army colours in one of their enamels ranges, which may come in handy.

Also, ever considered Gundam markers? They work great for any extra fine detail, though whether they're worth it depends on what you can get them for. I've found that there's too many shades of gray to count, which comes in handy for camo and the like.

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