Painting Customs: Techniques/Discussion
Posted: Wed Jan 11, 2017 11:23 pm
(I couldn't find a thread that specifically talks about painting customs, so if there is one then this thread can just be deleted.)
Glyos collecting may be a very recent hobby for me, BUT I still want to give a custom a shot. Preferably on a figure without paint applications already on it (but it's not a big deal).
I'm thinking of doing either an Armorvor, Outlander, or maybe a Pheyden in sort of a Judge colour scheme. My experience with painting plastics really only extends to model kits, and most of the painting is done before I pop the pieces out of their frames and assemble. (Excluding any necessary touch-ups, weathering, etc.)
I usually use spray paint and then hobby enamels for detailing. However painting a figure is different than a model. So I'm wondering if acrylic paint might be a better option.
Either way I've been looking into an airbrush of my own for painting, and a small little custom like this would make a perfect first project. I'd most likely brush-paint in the smaller details though.
Also does anyone prefer the masking tape, or the plastic wrap method for covering the joint pegs?
Glyos collecting may be a very recent hobby for me, BUT I still want to give a custom a shot. Preferably on a figure without paint applications already on it (but it's not a big deal).
I'm thinking of doing either an Armorvor, Outlander, or maybe a Pheyden in sort of a Judge colour scheme. My experience with painting plastics really only extends to model kits, and most of the painting is done before I pop the pieces out of their frames and assemble. (Excluding any necessary touch-ups, weathering, etc.)
I usually use spray paint and then hobby enamels for detailing. However painting a figure is different than a model. So I'm wondering if acrylic paint might be a better option.
Either way I've been looking into an airbrush of my own for painting, and a small little custom like this would make a perfect first project. I'd most likely brush-paint in the smaller details though.
Also does anyone prefer the masking tape, or the plastic wrap method for covering the joint pegs?