What kind of paint should I use for customizing?

[Sarah]

Originally Posted by Archon_Turtle

I'm the youngest and the only boy of 6, and I've been involved in various productions of the rocky horror picture show since I was 16. SO, while straight, you'd be surprised about how much I know about makeup...and corsets for that matter

corsets? seems like we have a few things in common
I grew up with 4 brothers, which might explain my addiction to boys toys.
and The Rocky Horror Picture Show is another of my fav movies.

Originally Posted by VaughnMichael

Sarah, learn this now I joke allot even though my names not Jester..some other guy already took that one.
I guess your right but it really wasn't getting much notice until the goth scene of the late 80's and early 90's.
It's not the best thing to asume around here..I've thought plenty of members to be girls when they had been boys lol.
Lets see it's not a preference because if it was trust me I wouldn't choose this lonely @ss life. and just cause I likes the menz doesn't mean I'm a nail polish master.
That more has to do with the gothy and glam phases I had gone through growing up.
Liquitex is awesome I seriously suggest everyone uses it at least once.

and you're right Vaughn, I shouldnt assume anything about anyone on the net, specially if I don't know them personally. most people online usually think that just cause Im a *chick* that collects toys that I must be fat or unattractive, but then they're shocked when they find out what I look like. (not that Im bragging) and it's funny that you mention the goth scene cause I still live the lifestyle. and I even work as a part time model for a Toronto based goth website.

Originally Posted by Jester

I tried model paint from...WALMART!!! *thunder clap* I've never been big on customs though...not enough talent.

Sarah, love the Avi...now that I've finally actually seen PotP.

thanks Jester Im glad that more people are starting to watch that movie.

Originally Posted by tmntfan617

i find that the best paint to use for customs is "Tamiya" brand acrylic paint. it just needs about 1-3 coats tops, and will dry completely so you will be able to hold the custom in your hands, unlike some enamel paints that if you hold the painted figure before applying clear glosscote/or/flatcote, your hand will get paint all over.

I haven't used Tamiya paint myself, but a friend of mine casts his own figs in clear plastic and he uses the clear colours from Tamiya to give them a translucent look. they really are amazing

[IamtheKnight]

Thanks for all the help guys. I'm going to buy some of these paints tomorrow or later in the week. I have another question for you. I was planning on making the turtles in their foot uniforms using the new movie figures. Would that be a good base for them or should I use other figures?

[Archon_Turtle]

Originally Posted by Sarah

most people online usually think that just cause Im a *chick* that collects toys that I must be fat or unattractive, but then they're shocked when they find out what I look like. (not that Im bragging) and it's funny that you mention the goth scene cause I still live the lifestyle. and I even work as a part time model for a Toronto based goth website.

You're not fat and unattractive? Aw, there go my fantasies

[IamtheKnight]

Stay on topic guys.

[Sarah]

Originally Posted by cybershredderrulez

Thanks for all the help guys. I'm going to buy some of these paints tomorrow or later in the week. I have another question for you. I was planning on making the turtles in their foot uniforms using the new movie figures. Would that be a good base for them or should I use other figures?

you mean the turtles in their foot uniforms from BTTS ?
probably the best figs to use would be the ones from 03
well, that's what id use.

[VaughnMichael]

Originally Posted by Sarah

you mean the turtles in their foot uniforms from BTTS ?
probably the best figs to use would be the ones from 03
well, that's what id use.

Either those or the Fast Forward ones and sand their bodies down to get rid of the FF gear.

[Patraw]

I use Folk Art and Apple Barrel brands of acrylic paint, both of which can be found in the craft section at Walmart for a reasonable price. Granted, my figures are mostly made out of paper and cardboard, but I've used them on plastic as well and the results were pretty good there too. The best thing you can do, if finances allow, is to buy several different brands of paint and see what works best for you.

Oh, and I use clear gloss nail polish on my figures at times, and the smell does go away after it dries. It only stinks when its wet--although I imagine that might vary from brand to brand.

[Archon_Turtle]

Originally Posted by VaughnMichael

Either those or the Fast Forward ones and sand their bodies down to get rid of the FF gear.

I agree. Don't use the new movie figures. Theyre terrible on just about every level.

[raven6859]

Originally Posted by Sarah

yeah, GW paints dry out pretty fast compared to other paints, but they're perfect for customs. another thing I use when I need gloss colours, believe it or not... is nail polish. it works great and you can find every colour you could imagine.


by the way raven, your She-Ra custom is awesome.

Thanks a bunch!

[IamtheKnight]

Originally Posted by VaughnMichael

Either those or the Fast Forward ones and sand their bodies down to get rid of the FF gear.

What parts of the ff gear should I sand off? Also what colors are their foot uniforms?