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Post by Emma F'n Lution on Sept 6, 2013 14:47:10 GMT -5
Ok, I really want to just start painting over some of my figures, editing there attires, and Ive bought some Tamiya Acrylic Thinner and Tamiya acrylic paints (white and royal blue to be exact) Now I'm wondering, what does sealant do, is it useful, do I need it? Or is it just something extra that you don't need? What is the best brand, baring mind I live in the UK? Just wanted to know as I'll be editing my Rosa Thanks  |
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Post by "The Gothic Superstar" Ronin on Sept 6, 2013 18:00:44 GMT -5
I firmly stand by using sealer on figures. Whether customs are going to be displayed or actually used for posing or light play, sealer is a great thing to have. I mainly just display mine but occassionaly they fall off my shelf so sealer also helps protect from any possible dents or minor chips
I mainly use Mod Podge, for a while I was also using some leftover gloss spray-on clearcoat which worked well, might switch back to that.
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Post by Emma F'n Lution on Sept 6, 2013 18:16:21 GMT -5
ARE THEY AT ALL PLAYABLE?!
No playable = no seal...
And how'd you use it?
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Post by "The Gothic Superstar" Ronin on Sept 6, 2013 18:40:13 GMT -5
It is possible to keep playability and still seal them. The main issue there is when painting on and around joints. You most likely would have to do some minor sanding in any spots where paint might rub off, like the knee joints and such, so paint doesnt chip when you move it around after the paint dries. Im just too lazy to do that; remove parts, sand, reattach and whatnot.
Mod Podge brushes on, the other sealer came in a spraycan.
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Post by Emma F'n Lution on Sept 7, 2013 8:52:25 GMT -5
ahh okay thanks, so Ill sand using sand paper, there won't be much joint painting I'll do, I'm basically editing attires :/ the only one I can think right now I'll do joints for if I get her is Layla, making her top two sleeves
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