My first "SuperPaint" attempt : marvel heroes and villains

[wellender]

I have noticed that the Acetone does stiffen the figures up after you strip the paint on the older ones.  I have not tried it on the newer clicks that are an even softer plastic.  That Spider-Man Sundayhero just did would be one of those models.  He might be able to answer that.

[Commander Vyper]

Hence my question in his thread....

 

[sundayhero]

I honestly don't know if the acetone stiffen the figures. What I feel is that acetone make the figures softer for a few days, then once it's probably perfectly dry and stabilized, the figures are as hard as possible. But it's just a feeling I have, no science here ::

Using metal washers for the bases helps also a lot to "hide" the plastic feeling, adding some weight to the final painted figure.

[twrchtrwyth]

Nice painting indeed.

How do you use the acetone? Do you soak the figures or brush it on?

[sundayhero]

Sorry for the late answer, definitly too busy these days...should I say last months ? 

Personaly I use an old toothbrush, that I dip in acetone and then, rub the figure with it.

Using the toothbrush can be messy  : rubbing the figure with it "spray" bits of paint and acetone (wich is a dangerous chemical) everywhere...ESPECIALLY IN EYES. So be very carefull if you want to make a try. 


Always  wear good protection glasses , as usual when you use chemical products or dremel-style tools.

[twrchtrwyth]

Cheers.

[sundayhero]

Back to business, at least. I finally found a new job, not much €€€ but plenty of time to paint and play   sounds a good balance for me.

So...

I sprayed some primer on Spidey, and plan to paint it in the next weeks  





to be continued...

[Skunkape]

Good job with the repaints!

[obsidian3d]

Great work on making those clix figures look stunning!

[sundayhero]

Thanks  !

Can't wait to be unemployed again to continue the band ! 

[Legionnaire]

Just discovered this thread, very nice paint jobs.

[chrisw]

It was the thread that made me re evaluate the herocliks I had and to start to repaint them !

[matakishi]

Can someone tell me who the chap on the left is please? (The one without the gun)

Edit: Found him thanks.

[cheetor]

Can someone tell me who the chap on the left is please? (The one without the gun)

Marvel Infinity Challenge #13 "Thug".

There is an LE version called Knuckles that is an identical sculpt.

[matakishi]

Thanks, just found him after an ebay trawl