quattre777
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Post by quattre777 on Aug 22, 2014 10:10:37 GMT -5
Wait, you coat your decals BEFORE applying them? I've never done that before. I always do it after it's been placed on my figure and dried. What's the reasoning for doing it beforehand? That's something I've never heard of before.
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guster
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Post by guster on Aug 22, 2014 10:16:56 GMT -5
-use decal bonder instead of clear spray sealer. I've found the clear sealer really seals the decal to the backing paper an makes it difficultnto slide off. Let the decal dry overnight. [/quote] Wait, you coat your decals BEFORE applying them? I've never done that before. I always do it after it's been placed on my figure and dried. What's the reasoning for doing it beforehand? That's something I've never heard of before.[/quote] It seals the ink or toner onto the actual decal film. Otherwise you risk the ink or toner coming off during the application process. The loss of the artwork probably varies depending on what brand of paper and your printer. I've recently switched from inkjet to laser and it's pretty much mandatory to do with laser decals. |
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RV F'N D
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Post by RV F'N D on Aug 22, 2014 10:21:23 GMT -5
@jamesandyori, wonderfully executed, but I feel there's got to be a batter head choice. I'm not entirely sold on the Zeke head people use because then it feels like you're a kid and you're pretending your extra Edge BCA is a Jericho. Not that I've done that or anything... The BCA is not perfect I know, but there is no other that I know of. THere was a guy on ebay who sold a Ahmed and he "made" the head, but he will not share any info with me nor sell me just the head. So I had to use what was available. The BCA head isn't bad. I don't know of another better option for Ahmed. And yeah that Edge always looked more like a Jericho to me too lol. |
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TeamratedCDS
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Post by TeamratedCDS on Aug 22, 2014 11:46:41 GMT -5
I just want some peel n stick decals.
I WANT EM AND I WANT THEM RIGHT NOW DAMN IT *Vince voice*
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Mr. SAWFTY
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Post by Mr. SAWFTY on Aug 22, 2014 11:52:34 GMT -5
I did an Ambrose fix-up/custom. I think it came out pretty well. Better than anything else I've done. imgur.com/lRvOZLfI sewed the shirt from a gray t-shirt. I might try to do a neater shirt. |
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quattre777
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Post by quattre777 on Aug 22, 2014 13:02:18 GMT -5
-use decal bonder instead of clear spray sealer. I've found the clear sealer really seals the decal to the backing paper an makes it difficultnto slide off. Let the decal dry overnight. Wait, you coat your decals BEFORE applying them? I've never done that before. I always do it after it's been placed on my figure and dried. What's the reasoning for doing it beforehand? That's something I've never heard of before.[/quote] It seals the ink or toner onto the actual decal film. Otherwise you risk the ink or toner coming off during the application process. The loss of the artwork probably varies depending on what brand of paper and your printer. I've recently switched from inkjet to laser and it's pretty much mandatory to do with laser decals. [/quote] Thanks for the tip! I've never really had much problem with the toner coming off (it's happened very rarely), and I only use laser decals. But now I know, better to be safe than sorry. I'll keep it in mind for my future decals. |
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Post by rustyy on Aug 22, 2014 15:16:54 GMT -5
Jericho and Bryan, skin tone match?
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The Dave
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Con-Chair-Tos all around!
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Post by The Dave on Aug 22, 2014 15:20:12 GMT -5
Nice pickup of Elite 23 Triple H! Looks awesome! OH WAIT. My bad. I got confused. Your figure is what Elite 23 should have been 100 times over. Incredible job on that custom, dude! |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 22, 2014 16:04:24 GMT -5
Jericho and Bryan, skin tone match? Si, señor. |
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Post by Joe/Smurf on Aug 22, 2014 16:11:35 GMT -5
Jericho and Bryan, skin tone match? The new basic Jericho no, everyone other Bryan and Jericho yes. |
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Post by rustyy on Aug 22, 2014 16:22:11 GMT -5
Jericho and Bryan, skin tone match? Si, señor. Thank god. I cracked my first torso successfully now I just have to wait for other parts in the mail. Thanks guys. |
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Post by jordanimal on Aug 22, 2014 19:10:51 GMT -5
 almost done....waiting for a head & a few accessories in the mail 
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Post by rustyy on Aug 22, 2014 19:53:33 GMT -5
almost done....waiting for a head & a few accessories in the mail How do you mod basic with elites? |
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Post by jordanimal on Aug 22, 2014 20:37:05 GMT -5
almost done....waiting for a head & a few accessories in the mail How do you mod basic with elites? a decent amount of work. not painstaking but still rigorous... to put the body on the basic lower half I had to grind down the peg in the waist |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 22, 2014 20:57:21 GMT -5
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Post by D.B.K. on Aug 23, 2014 6:48:46 GMT -5
almost done....waiting for a head & a few accessories in the mail this Elite/Basic looks AWESOME! Great work! |
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pjm286
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Post by pjm286 on Aug 23, 2014 8:16:09 GMT -5
I made a Jean Ambrose but I used parts from that figure we are not supposed to talk about. Came out half decent. I just wanted to try different parts than what everybody else uses. I guess I can't post it. Or can I?
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Post by Pedigree on Aug 23, 2014 8:47:13 GMT -5
I made a Jean Ambrose but I used parts from that figure we are not supposed to talk about. Came out half decent. I just wanted to try different parts than what everybody else uses. I guess I can't post it. Or can I? Do it! Or don't. Your call. But I'm sure we'd all love to see it |
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pjm286
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Post by pjm286 on Aug 23, 2014 9:32:29 GMT -5
I'll just post it. If I'm not allowed, I'll delete. Just a different use of parts. Wanted a boot cut jean look. Upper legs/thighs is goldust for that tight jean look!   |
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deepfreeze
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Post by deepfreeze on Aug 23, 2014 9:39:18 GMT -5
I made a Jean Ambrose but I used parts from that figure we are not supposed to talk about. Came out half decent. I just wanted to try different parts than what everybody else uses. I guess I can't post it. Or can I? I've made a custom Smackdown vs RAW 2009 Jeff Hardy using this "secret" figure and asked Jack Specific a few weeks ago, if i'm allowed to show my custom. Well, his answer was: "...better don't do it!" I'm afraid, you'll jeopardise your account if you post pics of your custom Ambrose  EDIT: Looks awesome btw!  |
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