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Post by Mr. Ginrai on Dec 19, 2012 23:32:33 GMT -5
and the Maz has a good idea for the body of goul....the only problem i have with plastic, is getting the paint to stick..its a pain in the ass......... Krylon, valspar and rustoleum all make spray paints exclusively for painting both indoor and outdoor plastics (i.e. toys or plastic summer chairs) or "multi-surface" paints as well. They can be used with or without primer, come in several different colors and finishes (not always close to what color you may be looking for). You can get them at any paint retailer or Home Depot, lowes, or craft stores, etc. they do paint up items a little differently and take some getting used to. Maybe you should look into those. |
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Post by lexcars2007 on Dec 20, 2012 3:36:20 GMT -5
I have tried those paints, still all will scratch off easy, The best way is to scuff the plastic, then prime with an epoxy, then paint and make sure to use a hardener. you will have less chances of it scratching or chipping. for me cheap plastic is ard to work with, it;s hard to glue, cover with a spackle, and tough to get paint to stick.. I like wood, and metal...I can tig weld 2 razor blade together, or wild 2" thick steel, easy to prime and paint...wood shapes easy,,,it's strong and easy to use..and even light weight..if you get the right type !!!!!!Maybe if I get a little more time in, working with plastic, it will be better for me  ?? Even using foam, is new to me, so this is a see how it goes project..... |
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Post by lexcars2007 on Dec 22, 2012 1:58:14 GMT -5
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Post by TheMazingerZ on Dec 22, 2012 2:40:40 GMT -5
Wait, is that purple one made entirely of foam? That is awesome! Will keep the weight down for sure! How hard is it to work it, the foam I mean? Does it shred apart when cutting it, or is it pretty solid? Now, I think it is on the thin side. Check out these pics:    What do you think?  }D |
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Post by lexcars2007 on Dec 22, 2012 14:10:27 GMT -5
awesome pix, those will help a lot..is that one a paper craft ? and yes it's going to be thicker, I'll try to post some pix today, and the foam cuts pretty easy as long as your blade is sharp..I still need a hot knife, maybe I'll make one today, after we get our tree.....
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Post by Mr. Ginrai on Dec 22, 2012 17:06:31 GMT -5
First one looks like the small toy that has been posted before, second one looks like papercraft, and the last one appears to be CGI/photoshop.
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Post by B- on Dec 22, 2012 18:27:42 GMT -5
The one in the upper corner of the CGI pic seems to be the one from the anime,and it is much thinner and more like the strofoam one you made! The toys seem to be thicker than the actual show pic,maybe it should be thinner .
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Post by lexcars2007 on Dec 22, 2012 23:57:12 GMT -5
I'll post the pix, of it thin, and thick, and see which looks better ?? If I really tried to make it scale size, for a 6 1/2 Mazinga z..it would be 6 feet wide, and 7" thick in the middle section.....how would ya like to have something that large hanging in your room !!! |
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Post by ryomakabuto on Dec 23, 2012 0:42:16 GMT -5
This one is the most accurate. I just watched a couple of episodes and this one is like the standrard size. Those cartoons were not very consistant with keeping the same shapes and sizes all the time. |
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Post by lexcars2007 on Dec 23, 2012 1:19:04 GMT -5
Thank you very much
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Post by lexcars2007 on Dec 23, 2012 3:09:27 GMT -5
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Post by lexcars2007 on Dec 23, 2012 3:21:14 GMT -5
in these pix, the center is 4" thick
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Post by TheMazingerZ on Dec 23, 2012 13:51:17 GMT -5
Way better thickness! ;D I think the top "hourglass shaped" part and the bottom Spinning Fins part should be quite bigger thou. }D |
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Post by lexcars2007 on Dec 23, 2012 17:50:09 GMT -5
I agree, I'm gonna try to build them out of the foam !!!!
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Post by droutmaster on Dec 23, 2012 19:34:12 GMT -5
thats gonna be impressive when done.
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Post by lexcars2007 on Dec 23, 2012 19:40:25 GMT -5
and weigh about 5 lbs....
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Post by lexcars2007 on Dec 23, 2012 23:06:25 GMT -5
I think being lighter, it will get a LOT less damage while shipping....if any at all !!!!
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Post by lexcars2007 on Dec 25, 2012 2:12:45 GMT -5
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Post by lexcars2007 on Dec 25, 2012 2:14:21 GMT -5
I think the top needs to be thicker......maybe 2 1/2 inches in dia. |
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Post by TheMazingerZ on Jan 9, 2013 22:20:07 GMT -5
How's the Mikeros coming up bro? You haven't updated the thread in a while...  }D |
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