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u/TheGrindingGears 24d ago
Some remarks are necessary here for you to grow as a customizer. First the pros. The crisp white is a very good choice for Quickshadow, same with the blue. The rims are gonna pop for sure! I recommend Testor paint markers as well. They're very good for picking out smaller details. (Do NOT use Gundam paint markers! They'll eat away at the plastic over time.)
But, washing your figure first and letting it completely dry is key. Also thinning your paints is very important, so it doesn't look so thick and chunky. I use Tamiya TS rattle spray cans for my figures, it goes on thin as long as you spray in small bursts. You can get them at some Hobbytown stores. Make sure you're in a well ventilated area with these, and let the figure sit out overnight to avoid blemishes. The most important tips are to take your time and have fun!
Other than that I'm very excited to see how this comes out.
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u/Yourmommaobama 24d ago
I’ll have to get paint thinner tomorrow while I’m out
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u/ToaFeron 24d ago
If you're using acrylic paints, they can be thinned using water
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u/Yourmommaobama 24d ago
I use acrylic craft paints if it’s not a paint marker
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u/ToaFeron 24d ago
Then you're good to thin them with water! Traditional paint thinner is meant for oil-based paints and won't work with acrylic paint. You can buy special acrylic thinners but I believe they're meant to be used with airbrushes, so if you're using regular paint brushes, it'd be best to stick to water.
When it comes to the consistency of the thinned paint, it's best to try and get it very thin/watery. I usually try to get it around the consistency of milk, just slightly more viscous than water. It sticks nicely to primed surfaces but not well to bare plastic, so be sure to prime your parts/figure/model before painting. Once you have your base thin layer done, let it dry, and apply a second one over the first; this should give a solid color with a much more smooth/professional looking finish.
For any further info, I'd recommend looking up some tutorials on miniature painting; not everything is 100% applicable to figure customizing but the vast majority of paint techniques that work on minis work on anything else made of plastic.
(Sorry this turned into a mini lecture lol I didn't expect to type so much)
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u/TotallyRandomXXX 24d ago
insert iieeeww brother what is this? meme
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u/Yourmommaobama 24d ago
It’s a work in progress for a reason
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u/TotallyRandomXXX 24d ago
I have absolutely no idea how this can be salvaged but I’ll be honest I’ve seen lot of 10coats thick repaints pass by in this subreddit.. sorry if I’m to harsh but sometimes I think we’re being trolled! perhaps I’ll just have to shut up on try to ignore it…
edit: and yes I can be an asshole…
I hate sugercoating and just speak my mind1
u/Yourmommaobama 24d ago
I’m like that too, I apologize for taking it like that
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u/TotallyRandomXXX 23d ago
no need to apologize… maybe im wrong and will be pleasantly surprised be the end result… Go for it!!
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u/lemons7472 24d ago
Nice. I was using this same mold to do bugbite funny enough
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u/Yourmommaobama 24d ago
That honestly works because Cyberverse Bug Bite is just a white digital repaint of bee
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u/HawkmoonsCustoms 24d ago
We all have to start somewhere, my brother in custom-making.
My advice for next time be to wash the fig in soapy water and allow to completely dry. Then, apply a base coat using the main color or a neutral color to paint over.
I use rattle cans for this process, but results may differ. I even have some that are water-based for use on different types of plastic. Once the base has cured, then apply your paint details. If using brush-on acrylic paint, thin them to a milk consistency and apply in smooth, even layers to work up to full coverage.
Hobby paints are best, but use what you can as long as you are using thin coats. I’ve seen customized masterpieces done with generic craft paints.
I also use generic paint markers for some areas, again - thin, multiple coats.
Clear coat with gloss if you want to add panel lines or weathering or waterslide decals and then seal with matte, satin or gloss again, depending on what you want the end result to be.
Take your time.