badnewsbarrett
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Post by badnewsbarrett on Jul 13, 2014 3:32:22 GMT -5
Being from my area of the UK, it is incredibly hard to find elites, especially at an affordable price. So ever since I re-started collecting figures back in November last year, I've only collected Basics. (Don't tell me I shouldn't be collecting basics just because you prefer elites.) Some Battle Packs and Basics come with colorless, plain, dull championship belts. I happen to own a United States Championship that came with Ambrose and Rollins in Battle Pack 26.
I remember when I used to collect Jakks figures as a kid that I watched a video on YouTube of a guy who painted all his Jakks belts and they all looked awesome. I couldn't find this video when I tried finding it again, but I am planning on painting every dull title I get my hands on. Has anyone done this before? and what paints were used? I plan on spraying the plates shiny before painted the details (U.S flag etc.).
Any ideas?
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Post by ● kaneisdaman ● on Jul 13, 2014 3:41:04 GMT -5
This is best suited to the customs board, they will probably move it,
For the US, i would use the smudge technique to fill in the black area so you remove the excess black off the unite states lettering. Then paint the red white and blue sections. The US title will look fantastic painted.
Anyways, ive found, some belt with moulded detail, you can actually paint and smudge the colour into the grooves. The only belts that are going to be hard to do are the IC and others which have painted wording. Just take your time and use a fine brush. Painting them a shiny gold looks great, just dont be too heavy handed at painting this because it will reduce the depth of the moulded detail and will make painting in these sections much harder. Painted belts look great, best of luck with it!
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badnewsbarrett
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Post by badnewsbarrett on Jul 13, 2014 3:44:42 GMT -5
This is best suited to the customs board, they will probably move it, For the US, i would use the smudge technique to fill in the black area so you remove the excess black off the unite states lettering. Then paint the red white and blue sections. The US title will look fantastic painted. Anyways, ive found, some belt with moulded detail, you can actually paint and smudge the colour into the grooves. The only belts that are going to be hard to do are the IC and others which have painted wording. Just take your time and use a fine brush. Painting them a shiny gold looks great, just dont be too heavy handed at painting this because it will reduce the depth of the moulded detail and will make painting in these sections much harder. Painted belts look great, best of luck with it! Thanks for your help sir! |
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Jordan
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Post by Jordan on Jul 13, 2014 4:22:55 GMT -5
Where are you from in the UK that doesn't have a Smyths or Toys R Us near you?
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badnewsbarrett
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Post by badnewsbarrett on Jul 13, 2014 4:28:01 GMT -5
Where are you from in the UK that doesn't have a Smyths or Toys R Us near you? I'm from Lewes, East Sussex. We got a Toys R Us near but the nearest Smyths is 2 1/2 hours away. Toys R Us has TONS of elites... But they're all Sheamus. |
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Jordan
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Post by Jordan on Jul 13, 2014 4:31:00 GMT -5
Where are you from in the UK that doesn't have a Smyths or Toys R Us near you? I'm from Lewes, East Sussex. We got a Toys R Us near but the nearest Smyths is 2 1/2 hours away. Toys R Us has TONS of elites... But they're all Sheamus. That sucks my nearest Smyths is an hour away and my Toys R Us is full of Build a John Laurinaitis figures. |
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Post by POOR-ly Cuyler on Jul 13, 2014 4:32:33 GMT -5
I did it to my Jakks tag belts. removed the plates, and sprayed them with gold. Then I used a sharpie and a tiny brush. Acrylic paint
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badnewsbarrett
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Post by badnewsbarrett on Jul 13, 2014 4:44:59 GMT -5
I'm from Lewes, East Sussex. We got a Toys R Us near but the nearest Smyths is 2 1/2 hours away. Toys R Us has TONS of elites... But they're all Sheamus. That sucks my nearest Smyths is an hour away and my Toys R Us is full of Build a John Laurinaitis figures. We aren't too lucky! |
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badnewsbarrett
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Post by badnewsbarrett on Jul 13, 2014 4:47:19 GMT -5
I did it to my Jakks tag belts. removed the plates, and sprayed them with gold. Then I used a sharpie and a tiny brush. Acrylic paint I think I'll pass the sharpie, but acrylic paint seems wise, I think the guy who made the old video used poster paints. |
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Vampiro
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I still exist, I used to be 'The Michael McGillicutty'. RIP 3/1/16.
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Post by Vampiro on Jul 13, 2014 5:15:00 GMT -5
Where are you from in the UK that doesn't have a Smyths or Toys R Us near you? I'm from Lewes, East Sussex. We got a Toys R Us near but the nearest Smyths is 2 1/2 hours away. Toys R Us has TONS of elites... But they're all Sheamus. You could still get Elites from the Smyths website. |
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badnewsbarrett
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Post by badnewsbarrett on Jul 13, 2014 5:26:49 GMT -5
True, but I own so many basics, it would feel weird to start collecting elites.
Oh by the way, nice to see someone who appreciates McGillicutty as much as me!
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Post by JC Motors on Jul 13, 2014 8:56:50 GMT -5
Acrylic paint would be your best bet
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