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General Section => Customs => Topic started by: Recon on June 01, 2010, 02:14:55 PM

Title: Charbroil
Post by: Recon on June 01, 2010, 02:14:55 PM

(http://http://i468.photobucket.com/albums/rr45/io2008/GI%20Joe/Charbroil.jpg)

Hey,

This is the first time I tried my hand at painting. I didn't like Charbroil's gun so I worked on that and the tanks, too. Not much, but it was a lot of fun. What paint do you all prefer for these figures?

Cheers,
Ian
 :P

Title: Re: Charbroil
Post by: NeoDragonKnight on June 01, 2010, 02:23:33 PM

Most people use acrylic.  Brand varies, though tamia seems to be the most popular.  Nice job btw, I wish hasbro would multi color their weapons more.

Title: Re: Charbroil
Post by: Recon on June 01, 2010, 02:52:22 PM

Thanks. I used Testors Enamel and it didn't give me the coverage I was hoping for. I'll definitely look into acrylics.

Cheers,
Ian
 :P

Title: Re: Charbroil
Post by: olyeller01 on June 01, 2010, 03:27:14 PM

Quote from: "Recon"

Thanks. I used Testors Enamel and it didn't give me the coverage I was hoping for. I'll definitely look into acrylics.

Cheers,
Ian
 :P

Enamels can sometimes react with Joe plastic and when they do they never cure & will stay sticky.  I use Testors Model Masters Acrylics bc that's all I can find around here.  The main keys to a successful paint job are washing the figure/accessories good with a gritty soap to rough up the surface & using a good primer.

Nice work BTW.

Title: Re: Charbroil
Post by: Recon on June 01, 2010, 03:45:49 PM

More great advice. Thanks so much.  :)  I'll have to pick up another Charbroil and use the right stuff next time.

Cheers,
Ian
 :P

Title: Re: Charbroil
Post by: bandonov on June 01, 2010, 04:01:01 PM

Nice work, I always want to get into customs, just no time... Maybe one day!  Keep it up!