I paint horizontally on a lazy Susan, so I can spin it as I spray
The "I'm painting a Captain America Shield" thread
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AgentOfShield
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I got a good chuckle out of that one Valor, thanks haha
Workodactyl
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No and I don’t think I will. It just looks great raw. But I have to say, I kind of want to make another one. It was actually a lot of fun. I’m really glad I did it. So many people have been asking me to make one for them haha.
I added some photos of the nicks and marks.
Great idea! That will work perfectly. How long does it take to degas usually? And do you use just a fine paint brush to apply?
Nice catch. That’s what I was thinking. I think I got some mason jars that should work out well. Thanks!
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drakeprimeone
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Eh they look like minor scratches. You have what I like to call "new car syndrome". Fresh off the lot and every scratch is painful. You are good to go buddy. I'd be more worried about messing up the paint job during your attempt to touch it up. You did a great job with the paint job!
Workodactyl
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Haha thanks. Yeah, this whole week, the look has grown on me, as I'm not studying it under a microscope anymore--just admiring it. I may still do the blue ring, as the paint didn't get in there, but I'm gonna leave the rest of it alone. Man, this was a lot of fun. I want to do more haha.
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drakeprimeone
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A rub down with acetone helps to remove oils and contaminants. As far as scratches go it depends on the severity. If they are minor the paint usually will hide them
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oldsaggypants
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hi guys. beings as Marvel have been cracking down on people producing blanks, i'm guessing nobody will be producing them? Any ideas how i would be able to get a blank? tried a couple of companies around my local area and they dont seem to want to come back with a quote. a simple 'no' even would go a miss.
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I wonder how many times that question has been asked, and how many times it's been answered...
oldsaggypants
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oldsaggypants
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i get that thus has been asked alot. but i'm asking as having tried the other avenues that have already been mentioned in this and other treads i seem to have come up with either no items or no response. so thought i would ask to see if i could get an answer that hadn't already been supplied. especially that now Marvel have been getting on the case and stopping the usual means.....
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Jwave
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Thanks for the heads up! I have one rather... stark scratch on the ring section that is supposed to be bare so I'm not entirely sure how to dress it up or clean it to look less obvious. Also what is this clear coat I keep hearing about? Is it also dupli-color? Or some other brand?
drakeprimeone
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If you are going the duplicolor paint route there is a matching gloss clear that you can purchase along side the anodized paints.
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Doc Spengler
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Accurate Metal Spinning from Miami Florida. They run about $200 for their basic one, you can get one done to custom specs but it costs a bit extra.
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DFanatic
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I PMed him all the info (what you mentioned) he needs. We really should stop bringing up this (among other) company openly in the threads. There's been too much interfering in our hobby lately.
drakeprimeone
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It's interesting out of the countless marvel props and costumes that get made that this specific one always gets targeted. But I digress.. yes we definitely don't want to upset anyone.
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Doc Spengler
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You guys are right. I'm sorry, i forgot about the issues Marvel has with shield replicas.
