bigjohn8
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Post by bigjohn8 on Aug 29, 2015 9:16:18 GMT -5
I don't paint much. And all figures I have are for play. Would like to paint something to make it truly unique. Is there anything to prevent chips and is good for heavy play use.
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shanemarvel7
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Post by shanemarvel7 on Aug 29, 2015 10:39:50 GMT -5
Testors acrylic ,no sealer needed most have it in it already .
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Post by inevitabledeth on Sept 9, 2015 12:47:14 GMT -5
Testors acrylic ,no sealer needed most have it in it already . I've actually had testors paints for a while now... While they do work and indeed include sealer, it always seems to come out too glossy and sometimes a bit sticky. I'm not sure if it is just me or what, so any pointers would be greatly appreciated. |
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Post by l on Sept 12, 2015 2:46:58 GMT -5
Testors acrylic ,no sealer needed most have it in it already . I've actually had testors paints for a while now... While they do work and indeed include sealer, it always seems to come out too glossy and sometimes a bit sticky. I'm not sure if it is just me or what, so any pointers would be greatly appreciated. Are you sure its acrylic and not enamels? Enamels wont dry for ages and tend to make soft plastic "sticky" feeling. If that is not the case, perhaps check out the "sheen" level. I know for certain that they make at least black in flat and gloss. I would assume they have flats and gloss shines in most of the others as well but that might not be true. Sometimes, to kill some shine, I add in a bit of the cheap-ass walmart colors which are usually flat. The flatness will soften *some* of the shine but you don't want to use too much because literally the paint is not worth crap and does chip easily. Sometimes the "sticky" aspect comes from globbing too much paint on at one time. If you done have a pretty smooth paint job, you should mix up your paint well, and add a drop or two of water to make it a little smoother when painting on figures. I can verify as I have NEVER had issues with testors paints chipping but then again I don't play with my figures. |
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inevitabledeth
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Post by inevitabledeth on Sept 12, 2015 8:15:17 GMT -5
I've actually had testors paints for a while now... While they do work and indeed include sealer, it always seems to come out too glossy and sometimes a bit sticky. I'm not sure if it is just me or what, so any pointers would be greatly appreciated. Are you sure its acrylic and not enamels? Enamels wont dry for ages and tend to make soft plastic "sticky" feeling. If that is not the case, perhaps check out the "sheen" level. I know for certain that they make at least black in flat and gloss. I would assume they have flats and gloss shines in most of the others as well but that might not be true. Sometimes, to kill some shine, I add in a bit of the cheap-ass walmart colors which are usually flat. The flatness will soften *some* of the shine but you don't want to use too much because literally the paint is not worth crap and does chip easily. Sometimes the "sticky" aspect comes from globbing too much paint on at one time. If you done have a pretty smooth paint job, you should mix up your paint well, and add a drop or two of water to make it a little smoother when painting on figures. I can verify as I have NEVER had issues with testors paints chipping but then again I don't play with my figures. Interestingly enough, I have both enamel and acrylic. However, I know I never used the enamel (aside from a fleshtone paint) as those were my brother's and that explains the stickiness. As for the gloss, I think that there might be another explanation. I originally got my paints from a cousin and he had used it for a car model kit (possibly explaining the glossy finish) Wow... I guess I really don't know how to use paint. P.s. If I recall correctly, while my paint jobs were always rubbish (was only a preteen), the paint indeed withstood chipping pretty well. Keep in mind, I would only ever use one coat due to my previous lack of knowledge! |
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Post by ToyeticToys on Sept 12, 2015 11:28:28 GMT -5
For figures, it's best to use an acrylic paint. Not all brands of acrylic paint are good though. I typically use Golden Paints brand because they lay on the surface perfectly -- I've never had a problem with the paint being too thick or clumping up because I've had to apply multiple coats. Some of the cheaper brands of paint require a paint extender to avoid brush strokes and overlapping of coats. An acrylic sealer with a matte finish will work on figures without a problem (not glossy at all); it protects the paint job and gives the figure a factory fresh look; always test sealers out before actually applying them though.
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Post by Sizzle on Sept 12, 2015 12:15:20 GMT -5
I use the acrylic paint from the little squirt bottles. There like 50 cents at Walmart. I use Mod Podge as a sealer, it works well, I haven't had any paint chip.
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Post by inevitabledeth on Sept 12, 2015 14:11:38 GMT -5
There are sure a lot of unique suggestions here... Already funny how I started off with the wrong paint types!
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Post by Deleted on Feb 7, 2017 21:21:20 GMT -5
I just use acrylic paint, and use mod podge to seal, makes for good play use
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Post by J'Dinkalage Morgoone on Feb 7, 2017 21:36:28 GMT -5
I just use acrylic paint, and use mod podge to seal, makes for good play use You bumped a thread almost 2 years old on your first post. good luck sticking around |
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Post by Henchmen4Hire on Feb 8, 2017 19:18:34 GMT -5
Lol, even if they bumped an old topic...might as well chime in.
There are no paints that will hold up to "heavy play", other than the solvent/dye based paints they use at the factory. If you plan on smashing the figures into each other, the paint is going to scrape off no matter what. Sealers are only strong enough to let you handle the figure safely, make it easier to clean, etc. You can clack your fingernail against it and it should be fine, but any more than that and it'll scrape off.
However, I'm sure there's gotta be some kind of epoxy/resin sealer out there that will give you a hard durable shell, like the stuff used to protect floors.
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Post by Papi Joker on Feb 8, 2017 20:12:11 GMT -5
CITADEL
'nuff said
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Post by SteveHulk on Feb 10, 2017 9:38:34 GMT -5
...when Citadel paints dry though, don't they tend to have that shiny/sticky look? (do you use a sealer or anything else with them?) |
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Papi Joker
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Post by Papi Joker on Feb 10, 2017 22:24:37 GMT -5
SteveHulk yes i use their sealer also, they have different types of paint shinny, mat etc.
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