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Post by luclin999 on Dec 28, 2012 0:38:19 GMT -5
Heading into the home stretch now...  Still needed to do: ~ Make a new red chest guard (in progress) ~ Touch up paint on head ~ Replace the decals on the feet (too glossy) ~ Celebrate. |
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Post by rodman75 on Dec 28, 2012 0:47:32 GMT -5
Looks great Luclin! Is it the photos or do you apply an armor-all type substance to make the polyethylene shine? How soon before you finish?
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Post by luclin999 on Dec 28, 2012 1:24:20 GMT -5
I don't believe in using Armor-all on anything.
Their formula is actually capable of leeching plasticizers out of the material over time causing accelerated aging of vinyl and plastic. However I do clean them very well with Goo Gone then wash them up with soap and water followed by a good buffing with a microfiber towel.
As for how soon until it is finished, That depends on how much trouble the mold for the chest guard ends up giving me.
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Post by kitsir on Dec 28, 2012 2:03:31 GMT -5
Thanks for the info on the stickers. One of these days I'm going to try them myself. Kitsir -- I was looking at the Combattra restoration link you provided, which is amazing. What is the material you are using to fill in the holes and depressions on the body? Is that Sculpy? I use the "Epoxy Putty" to fix it. |
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Post by bourno on Dec 28, 2012 10:57:21 GMT -5
As for how soon until it is finished, That depends on how much trouble the mold for the chest guard ends up giving me. Did you get yours cleaned and built up? I still have my mold from the one I did for my Combattler. If you need anything, let me know. Your Combattler is looking good. |
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