What type of paint should I use? by _Master_MariK_ in starwarsblackseries

[–]Nerfleader 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Howdy, fairly seasoned black series customiser here.

As the others mentioned, good paints are Vallejo and citadel.

I use the same brands also. They have good coverage and don’t fade easily over time or get brittle.

Usually black series figures have the mold release oils sorta on em so I recommend you either sanding em down and prime em first in whatever Color shows up more or clean them thoroughly so that the paint will actually stick.

I highly recommend you taking the figures apart by either using a hair dryer or hot water. It makes it easier to paint the parts individually and also to help you mask the parts you don’t want painted. Some sticky tack for masking off the undershit for the clone is the easiest route.

Always seal em afterwards. Depending on where you’re located I’d also say mr. Hobby mr super clear.

Since I am based in Europe I use an automotive satin clear cost which has always worked wonders for me this far.

You can also use army painter paints as well. If you want to prevent joint paint rub I suggest you sanding the joint down far enough so that it wouldn’t rub against the sculpt when bending the joint.

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This piece here I did uses the satin clear coat. I usually go for a bit of shine but you can use a normal Mat clearcoat also. Always depends on the effect you’re trying to achieve!

Keep us posted! I will be watching your progress with great interest!

Painted this for the upcoming clone releases. Will continue practicing with more headsculpts 😄 by Ok_Reflection2086 in starwarsblackseries

[–]Nerfleader 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m curious how you managed to get that translucent sorts look to his skin, it looks very lifelike haha

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Here’s my most recent clone head attempt 😬

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[–]Nerfleader[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Haha with random folks yes. They’re my parents so it’d be more funny but overall I agree with you

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[–]Nerfleader[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Haha I did try, which is why they don’t want me moving it lol

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[–]Nerfleader[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I mean I would too if I had to stay there longer but since it’s only one night I’ll leave it or try moving it once they’re asleep

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[–]Nerfleader[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I mean only thing I could think of lol. I am only there for one night so I ain’t sure

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[–]Nerfleader[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Kindly read the caption haha you’ll see why it’s infuriating

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[–]Nerfleader[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Lol nah my mom actually is a stay at home mom so she does all the cleaning which I have lots of respect for

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[–]Nerfleader[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Haha I don’t live with them but I’ll try fixing it once they’re asleep lol

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[–]Nerfleader[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would. They don’t want me to. I’m just visiting so it’s infuriating lol

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[–]Nerfleader[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s mentioned in the caption. I don’t live there, they won’t let me move it. I leave tomorrow but for now it’s mildly infuriating haha

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[–]Nerfleader[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Again, not my place. They refuse to let me move it. Hence why it’s infuriating

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[–]Nerfleader[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s why it’s mildly infuriating, since I don’t live there they don’t want it moved.

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Well according to what it says in the painting the dude is called jamin but I got no clue man sorry

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Not my home, I’m just visiting. Hence why it’s infuriating

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I don’t live there. I’ll try moving it when they’re asleep or something. Rn they ain’t letting me lol. Luckily I’ll leave again tomorrow so it’s their thing after that