My Mal Pistol... First resin build-up I ever did.

[amish]

Hello fellow friends of Firefly and others who may just be curious

This is the first time that i have worked on finishing a resin piece. It was a lot of fun once I realized that the dremel is my friend The painting I am happy with as it is my first time doing so and I think I did OK.

Anyway, the pics aren't that great, however; I am interested in hearing all negative and positive feedback. Weathering for me was something I just couldn't get, so I kind of dusted the pistol with a bronze colored shiny paint ;-) I look forward to learning anything I can from this experience so please do share.

 

[Krel Jedi]

That looks pretty good, so it's not as weathered looking (at least in the photos) as Mal's. Call it a pristine pistol.

David.

 

[burningman]

I think it looks great man. Working on my second resin peice myself..A PKD

 

[Mr_Creepy]

Looks good :thumbsup

 

[amish]

Thanks guys. I will try and get a better pic of it and post it a little later.

 

[Endless Wonder]

Very nice. I really like the grips a lot. They look great.

 

[JediLip]

I think it looks great. :thumbsup

 

[Boba Frett]

Looks great :thumbsup

 

[Prop Runner]

Good Job, Tom.

Try experimenting with a Q-Tip & Rubb N' Buff on a piece of painted resin to see how you can subtly highlight edges to give it that "real world" holstered look.

Your bud,
Gabe

 

[Lord Abaddon]

Very nice job Tom. I agree with Gabe, try some Rub-n-Buff on the edges, that works very well for metal worn-ness.

 

[Bad Wolf]

shiny.. :thumbsup

 

[amish]

Thanks for the information about Rub N' Buff. I have not heard of that product before and maybe one of you fine gentleman can direct me to retailer. I am going to believe probably a Home Depot or such may carry it?

Thanks again...

Tom

 

[Lord Abaddon]

Originally posted by amish@Jan 26 2006, 08:44 AM
Thanks for the information about Rub N' Buff.  I have not heard of that product before and maybe one of you fine gentleman can direct me to retailer.  I am going to believe probably a Home Depot or such may carry it?

Thanks again...

Tom

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Rub N Buff usually is found at hobby stores like Hobby Lobby or Michaels. Here's a site thats shows the colors they have, they come in small tubes (which actually go a long way.): http://www.bigceramicstore.com/Supplies/No...gs/RubnBuff.htm

 

[amish]

Thanks LA, I appreciate the information.

 

[IronFist]

Very nice job.

I really need to get on the ball and get me one of these. But I keep holding out hope for a metal version or, at the very least, a resin kit that I can build around an airsoft for that metal heft feeling.

 

[SmilingOtter]

Ack. Terrible. A complete loss. Only thing to do now is send it to me, and I'll dispose of it properly.

Ya done good.

 

[greatwazoo42]

Very, very schnazzy.

 

[JediLip]

Originally posted by amish@Jan 26 2006, 04:44 AM
Thanks for the information about Rub N' Buff.  I have not heard of that product before and maybe one of you fine gentleman can direct me to retailer.

Rub 'N Buff is great. It's pretty easy to work with too. However, after applying it, and you're satisfied with the results, make sure you spray on a sealer/clear-coat over it because it'll come off onto your fingers if you handle it. I learned that the hard way after doing a Jango helmet with it.