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  1. 10-01-2010, 10:09 PM #1
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    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?


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  2. 10-01-2010, 10:33 PM #2
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    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.
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    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.
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  4. 10-02-2010, 12:00 PM #4
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    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...
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    Quote Originally Posted by evilamericorp View Post
    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.
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    Quote Originally Posted by RealGenius View Post
    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!
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    Quote Originally Posted by evilamericorp View Post
    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?
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    They're horrible 'cause I took them on my phone, but here's how that model ended up:

    Raptor_Librarian01.jpg
    Raptor_Librarian02.jpg

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    Sand Paper?
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  10. 10-02-2010, 03:10 PM #10
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    Quote Originally Posted by Bushido View Post
    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.
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