Quick and Dirty Stripping

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10-01-2010, 10:09 PM
Madigan

Quick and Dirty Stripping

Okay, quick question to those with more modeling XP under their belt than I:

For general all-purpose paint stripping I've been using Simple Green, which is great, but I need something a little different for a special project.

I've got a nicely painted model with a badly painted sword that I want to strip and re-paint. I don't want to remove the paint from the rest of the model that isn't the sword and it's a completely metal model. Can I just use pure turpentine/acetone/paint thinner staight on the sword or will that damage the model? Also, the sword has 'ard coat on it. Will that affect the stripping process?

Colby
10-01-2010, 10:33 PM
Psyberwolfe

If you strip a figure's paint it is all or nothing. The stripping agent will always get where you don't want it and leave a noticeable ledge. Best bet in this case is hit the model with Testor's Dull Cote and paint over the spot.
10-02-2010, 11:42 AM
l192837465

This headline made me cringe at the possibilities of a derail.

On topic, You'll just have to suck it up and strip the hole model, or if it's just the sword get a fine file and just file away the paint on it and hand-prime it.
10-02-2010, 12:00 PM
evilamericorp

You could craft some sort of rig to suspend the model in the air over a cup of simplegreen, and lower it so just the sword gets dunked...
10-02-2010, 01:35 PM
RealGenius

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Originally Posted by evilamericorp

You could craft some sort of rig to suspend the model in the air over a cup of simplegreen, and lower it so just the sword gets dunked...

I wouldn't do this. The capillary action of the liquid will probably make the whole model a mess, or at least his arm.

What about cutting off his sword or sword arm, repainting it and putting it back on. I've done that before with a metal model and it isn't too bad, just a little touch up paint where you cut.
10-02-2010, 02:03 PM
evilamericorp

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Originally Posted by RealGenius

I wouldn't do this. The capillary action of the liquid will probably make the whole model a mess, or at least his arm.

What about cutting off his sword or sword arm, repainting it and putting it back on. I've done that before with a metal model and it isn't too bad, just a little touch up paint where you cut.

I gave your mom some of my capillary action. BAM!
10-02-2010, 02:49 PM
Bushido

Sand Paper?
10-02-2010, 03:10 PM
Khestra the Unbeheld

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Originally Posted by Bushido

Sand Paper?

This. Use a sanding wheel on a Dremel tool and just go over the sword with it. The paint should come off pretty readily.
10-02-2010, 03:17 PM
CRP

A dremel with a wire wheel can spot strip. Give that a try.
10-02-2010, 06:26 PM
Madigan

Thanks for the replies!

I ended up going with the "sand it all off method" and it worked out well enough. I wish I had a camera other than my my cellphone to show the results. :(
10-04-2010, 02:55 PM
BDub

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Originally Posted by evilamericorp

I gave your mom some of my capillary action. BAM!

I'm curious...did you have to craft some sort of rig to suspend yourself over his mom?
10-05-2010, 07:46 PM
Madigan

2 Attachment(s)

They're horrible 'cause I took them on my phone, but here's how that model ended up:

Attachment 35
Attachment 36

(Click them for a larger version)
10-05-2010, 08:12 PM
RealGenius

Looks good; do you have a before shot?
10-05-2010, 08:17 PM
Madigan

Unfortunately, no. I've been meaning to buy a real camera for some time now, but haven't put any time into researching what kind to buy or the cheapest place to get one at.

The librarian is the first model of a 2000-point Raptor Legion army that I'm starting. I wanted to make the build into a progress log somewhere on the web, mainly as an excuse for me finally buy a good camera!
10-05-2010, 09:24 PM
evilamericorp

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Originally Posted by BDub

I'm curious...did you have to craft some sort of rig to suspend yourself over his mom?

Yes. Yes I did. It was a labor of love.

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Originally Posted by Madigan

Unfortunately, no. I've been meaning to buy a real camera for some time now, but haven't put any time into researching what kind to buy or the cheapest place to get one at.

The librarian is the first model of a 2000-point Raptor Legion army that I'm starting. I wanted to make the build into a progress log somewhere on the web, mainly as an excuse for me finally buy a good camera!

RAPTORS!!!!! Should be cool. As far as cameras go, I have been extremely pleased with my Olympus E-520. It's not too expensive as far as DSLRs go, takes some great shots, and has way more than enough features to keep an amateur photographer busy for quite a while..