grey matter
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you could always make it a quick and dirty battle damaged looking shield, that way it can be suitable for the con, and if it gets scuffed on it's first outing, you know you are going to strip it down and redo it anyway.
The "I'm painting a Captain America Shield" thread
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you could always make it a quick and dirty battle damaged looking shield, that way it can be suitable for the con, and if it gets scuffed on it's first outing, you know you are going to strip it down and redo it anyway.
jeffreygullett
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I think I'm going to just use my steel sled shield for SDCC. After the work I put into it, it deserves it's moment in the sun.
I'd rather take the time and get the aluminum one just perfect.
kirks007
New Member
So, I decided that even though the entire shield had been clear coated, that I wanted to redo the blue. I masked off the red, stripped the blue, repainted, and clear coated, but when I removed the masking, the painters tape took off a bunch of the clear coat on the red.
I'm not really sure what to do at this point. Should I wet sand the remaining clear on the red to make it as smooth as possible before applying more clear? Or, should I just apply more clear coat now to the entire shield and the wetsand everything even afterwards?
This is definitely frustrating. Every time I think I'm almost done, their's one more hurdle. It's still fun, but ugh.
I'm not really sure what to do at this point. Should I wet sand the remaining clear on the red to make it as smooth as possible before applying more clear? Or, should I just apply more clear coat now to the entire shield and the wetsand everything even afterwards?
This is definitely frustrating. Every time I think I'm almost done, their's one more hurdle. It's still fun, but ugh.
I finished my shield. Three attempts to get the paint right. Its not 100% perfect but you have to be about 5 inches away to see the flaws. I think I can live with that. Glueing the star on was the most nerve wracking part for me. I knew other that chiseling it off there was no going back. Here are pics of the front and the back. I did a modified bracket for the back, mainly because I will be displaying and not cosplaying with it. Thanks to everyone who contributed to this forum I learned a lot on how to do this project.
Strife Delivery
New Member
How are you guys actually painting the grooves and the edge of the shield? I can mask the groove half and half okay (with more practice and patience), but I'm having trouble spraying the paint nicely across the flat surfaces AND getting good coverage in the groove without messing up what I've already painted. I ended up with a fair bit of dustiness on the rest of the red when I painted the edge, and pretty much gave up on getting the grooves to look good. I already planned to do battle damage/weathering to cover any mistakes since I need the shield for a con in two weeks and won't have the time to repaint it, but I'd like to go back and do it right afterwards.
I painted the shield from both directions to get into the grooves. Basically worked my way around the shield to get good coverage from all angles. I basically ignored the edge.
kirks007
New Member
Thought I'd repost this. Does anyone have any suggestions on how to fix the clear coat? If so, I'd appreciate any thoughts!
jeffreygullett
Well-Known Member
If it were me I would try redoing the clear coat. Others may just nuke it from orbit and start again. But I've found that the clear coat can be salvaged, unlike the red and blue paint.
kirks007
New Member
Thanks! Would you suggest adding more clear coat and then wet sanding? Or wet sanding first, and then putting on more clear? I'm nervous about messing up the paint underneath since it took forever to get that right.
Thanks again!
jeffreygullett
Well-Known Member
Again, just my opinion.
But I would just spray it again without sounding first. Then do the wet sanding to get the orange peel smooth as you like it.
kirks007
New Member
I'll give that a try and see how it works. It would be wonderful if it just smooths everything out.
bobafett669
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Can not get the duplicolor paint to go on the shield smooth. Did not have any issues in my test on a small paint can lid. Now when I spray it on i get particles in it. Am I spraying too close? What method should I be doing? I did this last one inside the garage. Prior to that it was outdoors. Here is what it looks like now but if you can see there are small particles that dried in the paint. Should I wet sand and if so with what grit or start over again?
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haloboyvash
Active Member
I would just like to update this thread. I know everyone here takes pride in the work that you do and it makes me sick when someone tries to steal credit. Do with this information what you want, but you all needed to be made aware of this guy claiming he made these pieces from scratch.
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?...0363.764522.504440362&type=1&relevant_count=1
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?...0363.764522.504440362&type=1&relevant_count=1
36" and weighs 31lbs? :lol
drakeprimeone
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I was about to say the same exact thing. Haha.
bobafett669
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drakeprimeone
Well-Known Member
It actually looks like dust particles have steered on your paint job as it was drying. That may be the case or you are spraying too far away and the paint is atomizing / drying in the air before it hits the shield
Also make sure your tip is clean and free of clogs.
BD Jones
Member
Having just finish a project for work using the Duplicolor Metalcast (purple, not blue), I can tell you that this stuff is finicky. It looks as though the paint started to dry before it hit the surface. You may have also had some dust either on the surface or get caught by the paint. I had the same problem when I did my project for work. When I redid it, I got a little closer and it fixed the problem. However, if you get too close you run the risk of putting it on too thick, so you may need to paint it faster. There is a learning curve to the Duplicolor Metalcast paint.
