Converting WM31 Kane into Series 12 version

Figured this might be helpful for anyone else wanting to do this. For those who don't know, Series 12 Kane is absurdly expensive, so this is your only option for getting The Big Red Machine in his original colors.

[PROCESS]
•Disassemble the body as usual. I had doubts that just heating the body would let the hard body split open neatly, but it worked great. Seems like the heat really does soften the glue in the pegs or something.

In this pic, the parts on the right side don't need modification, you can put those away.



•We're going to invert the black/red so sand away as much of the red paint as you can. I don't recommend using acetone to remove this much paint unless you have a secret technique to not make a mess.

Quick note: the black arm is actually a flesh arm painted black...okay, weird choice, but whatever.

•Grind down the edges of the crotch/butt areas to make it easier to pose the legs without scraping paint off the hips. Do the same for the armpit area and elbow/knees if you feel like it.

•Get to painting! I'm using a subdued red, I'll use black paint mainly to neatly make the "flame" effects. If you completely removed the old red paint, you may not even have to paint the black areas since there's black plastic underneath.

I got his far, now wondering if I should sculpt the belt and laces on the left leg...