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Post by Ralph Nigma on Mar 12, 2006 15:54:39 GMT -5
I have a question regarding materials. I know the figure I want to do isn't bat-related, but I knew this would be the best place to find answers. I just got the GI Joe Sigma 6 Long Range figure, (take a look here: www.yojoe.com/sigma6/toys/2006/longrange/ ) and as soon as I got him out of the package he seemed to be BEGGING to be turned into a Hellboy figure. From the sideburns and ponytail to the coat and Big-butt Gun with the little dangly thing on it. Now I've never done more than repaints and detail sanding or parts-swaps, and I realized that the work that needs to be done would call for my amazing skill as a sculptor (It's amazing. Like pancakes. Or good grammar). My question is this: What can our expert customizers suggest I use to add sculpted details to the face so I can fill out the jaw, add horn stumps, thicken the brows, all that jazz? I simply don't know what will work well on plastic. I've heard plumbers epoxy and sculpey, but I'm confused because I know Sculpey has to be baked, and I think that would melt his head. Any help is appreciated! Thanks! As a post-script, I think these toys have a really neat aesthetic to them. I saw a GL someone did with one of these figs as a base, and it looked great. I'll see if I can't find that link.
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Post by Ralph Nigma on Mar 12, 2006 16:11:35 GMT -5
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Post by Batlaw on Mar 12, 2006 16:23:42 GMT -5
WoW.. that Green Lantern is wild! I really dig it!
As for your project: I wouldnt classify myself as a customizing expert by any means, but I would recomend something more solid and sturdy than Sculpy or the the like. I would advise using another sculpting compound that is harder, air drying and more workable/durable like even "Green Stuff", Milliput, or my fave "Tamiyas" (smooth or quick type) sculpting compound. There are a number of available compounds. these and many more can be found online if your town is anything like mine and few if any retailor's carry such things. I recomend scouting the various forms of hobby and craft stores first... even talk to them about what youre looking for / trying to do before giving up. If you have any all purpose model / hobby shop try there first.
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Post by Faithfulbutler on Mar 12, 2006 19:30:57 GMT -5
Hey Ralph,great too see you still kicking.Troy's right,stay away from Sculpey for what you want to do.For that way lies only heartbreak! Milliput,Apoxie Sculpt,Kneadatite,Tamiya there's plenty of choices out there.Play around with it a bit first to get used to it and get used to the drying process.As they are all air-drying you have timeframes to work within so plan as you go so you don't catch yourself out.Just make sure your figure is clean,soap and water is fine,before you start and the Epoxies will stick to your piece no problem.Good luck,any more questions feel free to post them.
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Post by Casimir on Mar 12, 2006 19:39:47 GMT -5
Batlaw and FB know what they're talking about! Air drying epoxies are the way to go. All those they mention are viable, and I'd like to add Magic Sculpt to the list. All have their pros and cons, but they'll all do what you're asking.
C.
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Post by Ralph Nigma on Mar 14, 2006 23:18:30 GMT -5
Thanks guys. I know we have the "customizing resources" thread, but the feedback gives a bit of a better feeling for what people actually like using best.
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