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Offline Deano

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Re: Deano's HeroClix repaints (updated 30th April)
« Reply #30 on: April 30, 2017, 05:19:58 AM »
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Re: Deano's HeroClix repaints (updated 30th April)
« Reply #31 on: April 30, 2017, 09:14:39 AM »
Sweet paintjob, but dammit, now I'm looking on e-bay for heroclix models...
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Re: Deano's HeroClix repaints (updated 30th April)
« Reply #32 on: April 30, 2017, 09:44:03 AM »
Great paintjob, I love the vibrant colours!
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Re: Deano's HeroClix repaints (updated 30th April)
« Reply #33 on: May 01, 2017, 10:10:11 PM »
Sweet paintjob, but dammit, now I'm looking on e-bay for heroclix models...

Yeah, when I see nicely painted models like these i get inspired to buy some of my own.

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Re: Deano's HeroClix repaints (updated 30th April)
« Reply #34 on: May 01, 2017, 10:39:28 PM »
I wish they had released some unpainted versions of their lines.

That said, even with the previous thick paint they can paint up well... as Deano shows us :)
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Re: Deano's HeroClix repaints (updated 30th April)
« Reply #35 on: May 02, 2017, 01:57:10 AM »
I wish they had released some unpainted versions of their lines.



I sooooo agree.  What would they have to lose?  Why wouldn't they tap into that market?  I'm befuddled by it.  It would be so simple to do for them.

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Re: Deano's HeroClix repaints (updated 30th April)
« Reply #36 on: May 16, 2017, 05:47:31 PM »
The market for people that want to pain them is much smaller than those for pre-paints.  That said they are now expanding their D&D unpainted line.  Maybe they will try the supers next.

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Re: Deano's HeroClix repaints (updated 30th April)
« Reply #37 on: May 17, 2017, 06:41:53 AM »
I wish they had released some unpainted versions of their lines.

That said, even with the previous thick paint they can paint up well... as Deano shows us :)
These strip pretty easily, I use aceton and a ultrasonic cleaner. A 3 minute cycle removes most of the paint without affecting the plastic.
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Re: Deano's HeroClix repaints (updated 30th April)
« Reply #38 on: June 04, 2017, 04:50:33 PM »
These strip pretty easily, I use aceton and a ultrasonic cleaner. A 3 minute cycle removes most of the paint without affecting the plastic.

Neat, can you provide some more information on your technique, like the ultrasonic cleaner you use, if you use a brush, etc. ?

I tried acetone once or twice with mixed results, using a dip and toothbrush technique. I never was able to get them cleaned to the point I'd have been totally happy. I recall ruining a few as well, they got too soft and started abrading.

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Re: Deano's HeroClix repaints (updated 15th June)
« Reply #39 on: June 15, 2017, 05:06:02 AM »
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Re: Deano's HeroClix repaints (updated 30th April)
« Reply #40 on: June 15, 2017, 06:21:42 AM »
Neat, can you provide some more information on your technique, like the ultrasonic cleaner you use, if you use a brush, etc. ?

I tried acetone once or twice with mixed results, using a dip and toothbrush technique. I never was able to get them cleaned to the point I'd have been totally happy. I recall ruining a few
as well, they got too soft and started abrading.

I use a simple cleaner I bought for cleaning my glasses - one like this: https://www.hansanders.be/nl/accessoires/brilreiniger/fc-33-ultrasoon-reiniger-2157437/

I put a small glass jar in the US water bath (a youghurt jar) that I fill with aceton and dump the clix in them for a cycle (without the dial bases). I wouldn't recommend putting the aceton direct into the bath itself.

Afterwards I use a toothbrush to scrub them a bit. I rinse them in water and usually go for a second cycle in fresh aceton. The first pass takes of most of the paint but dirties the aceton very quickly. FYI I let the dirty aceton settle and reuse the top fraction.

I do have the impression that the figures soften slightly, but the stiffen up again (probably when the aceton that has permeated the plastic evaporates). I have "ruined" one figure where the plastic started peeling of in layers (Siryn) - but that was when I was using a tootbrush and manual scrubbing.

I'll try to snap some pictures next time, so you have an idea of what to expect before you decide to buy a cleaner. I still use it for cleaning my glasses and my airbrush, I didn't buy it especially for stripping Clix.

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Re: Deano's HeroClix repaints (updated 30th April)
« Reply #41 on: June 15, 2017, 09:41:16 AM »
I put a small glass jar in the US water bath (a youghurt jar) that I fill with aceton and dump the clix in them for a cycle (without the dial bases). I wouldn't recommend putting the aceton direct into the bath itself.

Ah awesome idea. I wondered about that as I have a sonic cleaner but didn't want to put acetone into it.

I do have the impression that the figures soften slightly, but the stiffen up again (probably when the aceton that has permeated the plastic evaporates). I have "ruined" one figure where the plastic started peeling of in layers (Siryn) - but that was when I was using a tootbrush and manual scrubbing.

Yeah they soften due to the acetone and harden back up once the acetone evaporates (which is generally quite fast). I don't think there's much to be done about the odd peeling unfortunately. I think it's something to with how some clix are glued together rather than any rough treatment on our end, I notice it more with figures that have glued on capes or more detailed textures. I've lost a Magneto to it (just re-purposed as a statue, luckily I have like 4 copies) and had to repair Scarlet Witch and resculpt parts of Groot.  :(

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Re: Deano's HeroClix repaints (updated 15th June)
« Reply #42 on: June 15, 2017, 04:17:55 PM »
Thanks for the information guys, appreciated.

Apologies to Deano for the thread hijack. It is your lovely painting which has inspired me to take a look at trying out some Heroclix again :)

Dr. Doom is one of my favorite villains, cool to see him get the treatment :)

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Re: Deano's HeroClix repaints (updated 16th June)
« Reply #43 on: June 16, 2017, 05:08:58 AM »
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Re: Deano's HeroClix repaints (updated 16th June)
« Reply #44 on: June 16, 2017, 06:59:55 AM »
Nice paint job, slightly bizarre pose.

 

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