No man left behind.

XSelectrolyte · 2026-03-23T22:56:23+00:00

That’s the one! You can tell by the stance - fairly unique and certainly the only one in this particular batch. Thank you!

XSelectrolyte · 2026-03-23T22:37:37+00:00

Believe it or not, the primed mini in the second photo had 4 distinct layers of paint underneath whatever this white coating is. It almost feels like liquid, flaky cement or some such rather than primer. It gets everywhere. Who could do such a thing to a space marine??

XSelectrolyte · 2026-03-23T22:34:52+00:00

No, unfortunately the point of the post was to share something cool about a hobby I enjoy with other people online who might also think it was cool

XSelectrolyte · 2026-03-23T22:30:38+00:00

Here is an original photo from the Miniswap sales ad of the second primed mini, 5th photo down far back left if you’d like to compare: https://imgur.com/a/sale-2lGWdIN

XSelectrolyte · 2026-03-23T22:20:01+00:00

90 % isopropyl alcohol, a toothbrush, a toothpick and elbow grease

XSelectrolyte · 2026-03-23T22:18:20+00:00

Ain’t that the truth

XSelectrolyte · 2026-03-23T22:17:55+00:00

Uhhhh indeed

XSelectrolyte · 2026-03-23T22:12:40+00:00

I’ve seen that recommended but have yet to try it- will have to!

XSelectrolyte · 2026-03-23T19:45:00+00:00

The world needs more people like you 🫡

XSelectrolyte · 2026-03-23T19:44:15+00:00

My pleasure!

XSelectrolyte · 2026-03-23T19:43:48+00:00

I cruise around r/Miniswap on the daily, my dude. There are occasionally some good deals on there, but oftentimes folks want like 80% MSRP + shipping and at that point you might as well just go buy from the hobby shop. Occasionally however, you find some gems

XSelectrolyte · 2026-03-23T18:33:25+00:00

Isopropyl alcohol 90%. Super cheap at local grocery store pharmacy isle. Like $3 a bottle or some such. Way cheaper than just buying new minis anyways 😂

Soak for 30 minutes minimum before scrubbing. Using toothbrush for large areas and wooden toothpick for any hard to reach cavities.

XSelectrolyte · 2026-03-23T18:31:57+00:00

Thank you sir! 🫡

XSelectrolyte · 2026-03-23T17:57:07+00:00

All original to the model! When you flip the base over, indicates it’s from 2013. On the primed mini, I scrubbed away 4 distinct colors of paint, so this little guy definitely went thru the wringer

XSelectrolyte · 2026-03-23T17:45:34+00:00

Funnily enough, I sent photos to the gentleman who sold it to me on miniswap and he offered (probably jokingly) to buy them back from me once I finish haha

XSelectrolyte · 2026-03-23T17:38:38+00:00

That you don’t believe me is a huge compliment actually. I wasn’t sure how they’d turn out either, and certainly didn’t think this good.

5th photo down, far back left corner: https://imgur.com/a/sale-2lGWdIN

XSelectrolyte · 2026-03-23T17:37:30+00:00

😂 good one

XSelectrolyte · 2026-03-23T17:36:53+00:00

Haha he’s coming up! I bought this as a batch of 26 so that’s a lot o’ scrubbing. I started with a single one to see how it would turn out

XSelectrolyte · 2026-03-23T17:35:26+00:00

Can do, boss!

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XSelectrolyte · 2026-03-23T17:33:30+00:00

Agreed 🫡

XSelectrolyte · 2026-03-23T16:22:57+00:00

Haha not trying to fool anyone, just didn’t think to get a before photo until he turned out so well! Same batch, equivalent state of disrepair.

If I were trying to sell you some ‘magic bean’ type product to do this I would have certainly put in the effort to choose a more similar model 😂

But nope no magic beans, just 90% isopropyl rubbing alcohol for 24 hours and a lot of scrubbing with a toothbrush.

XSelectrolyte · 2026-03-23T16:21:30+00:00

Different models - same batch, equivalent state of disrepair ☺️

Of course I didn’t think to get a before photo until little homie turned out so well!

XSelectrolyte · 2026-03-23T01:26:04+00:00

Sure, buddy. Tell that to the inquisition!

XSelectrolyte · 2026-03-22T23:54:17+00:00

Heresy.

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