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Post by jayworld on Mar 27, 2014 17:04:36 GMT -5
What is the best way to change a color of a CXR body or vintage body? Dyeing with RIT? If so, what is the correct process?
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Post by savewithdave on Mar 27, 2014 21:33:57 GMT -5
I suggest krylon fusion spray paint .
D&D (x)
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Post by jayworld on Mar 28, 2014 14:20:35 GMT -5
Cool tip. Are you able to pose; "play" with the figure after spray painting?
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Post by savewithdave on Mar 29, 2014 9:37:34 GMT -5
Not a whole lot Playing or posing or the paint will chip off of Joints where rubbing I have seen many Dye jobs that leached into Heads, Heands & even accessories . Seems like someone had a a solution But Can't remmber who or what.
When I paint a Figure ir is Usaully a Partial or Like Ron Popiel says "I set It & Forget it" In other words display not Play.
Good Luck!
D&D(X)
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Post by jayworld on Mar 31, 2014 11:12:51 GMT -5
Good info, especially the possible leaching of the dye. Wonder if the "PlastiDip" Spray found at hardware stores, Lowe's, and Home Depot would work, if coated lightly?
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Post by ramrodkid on Mar 31, 2014 11:26:22 GMT -5
I have been interested in the Idea of color change for the bodies also. I would like to duplicate the caramel color of the West boys ( John, Jamie, and Jay) as well as Chief Cherokee. I like using them as central characters in my stop motion productions, but due to their frailty, I have to many casualty's during production. I have acquired some body's that will work as substitutes, but have yet to start experimenting. Hoping like you to find some thing durable.
I have used plastidip before for things like coating lead weights for scuba diving. I think that by the time you get enough coverage for good color, you would start to loose some of the detail and definition of the body part.....ie buttons pockets and the like. Also, I would expect that the rubber like characteristics of the product would cling to its self at the shoulder and joint areas, causing it to eventually separate from the plastic. I would be interested in to know your results though if you should try it.
RRK
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Post by jayworld on Mar 31, 2014 17:17:55 GMT -5
Good post. I have used PlastiDip spray successfully for things such as: recoating football helmet face masks and changing color of the white plastic quarter machine vintage football helmets. The plastic dip works well, as it is stretchable and durable, but I think you are right, as it would begin to hid details of the figures, and disallow for much movement in the joints…. Hmmm, got to be a better way.
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Post by stewartsattic on May 19, 2014 17:04:58 GMT -5
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Post by John240548 on May 24, 2014 13:07:31 GMT -5
Scott,
If you do get around to trying this method I would greatly appreciate hearing how it turns out. It's a very interesting tutorial. The color looks pretty good on the regular PVC pieces. I might try it myself when I get a chance. Thanks so much for the link.
I would love to have two of my cavalry bodies dyed a shade close to that of a civil war sharpshooters uniform.
John
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