Dullcoat Question

[pzrwest]

Can one spray a Medicom Phase 2 clonetrooper figure with Testors dullcoat? I would like to drybrush some weathering on the figure but stock figure is too smooth. Also will regular enamel paint be compatable with the Medicom plastic used.... Thank you in advance.... Harold

 

[eeiigghhtt]

I don't see why not but I imagine it'll also impact the gloss on the visor. I've never held a medicom clone so i don't know how different the paint is from say sideshow's.. But i would assume that much. You could also maybe take a very fine sanding stick or scotch brite pad to take off some of the shine

 

[pzrwest]

I would use liquid masker to cover the black visor before using the dullcoat. I have some 800 and 1200 grit wetpaper it might nock the shine down

 

[spiderrogue]

dont use enamels either..i dont think they will dry right on the plastic...but you can try it out on a test piece or something first...always try it out first...

 

[RavenEye]

Go to hobbylinc.com and type testors dullcote. They have it in brushable form too.

 

[pzrwest]

So for adding rank to the Medicom phase1 clones would be best to use an acrylic paint like Tamiya paints

 

[spiderrogue]

don't see why not...

 

[pzrwest]

Thanks spiderrogue next time I go to the big city will drop in to a hobby shop I deal with and se what he has in Tamiya acrylic paints

 

[spiderrogue]

i have a few of them and use them a lot..i also use model masters and apple barrel(cheapy brand lol)...

 

[eeiigghhtt]

Those Tamiya sprays go on very nicely.

 

[pzrwest]

spiderrouge by model master are you referring to the Testors Model Masters paints?

 

[spiderrogue]

yeppers..but only use acrylic...

 

[pzrwest]

Ok gotcha spiderrogue

 

[pzrwest]

Next question is I picked up a SSC Clone Trooper Deluxe Shiny, what unit would these clone troopers belong to. This a real nice figure and I think I might hit it with Testor's Dull Coat unless that would change the unit designation.... Thank you again in advance

 

[pzrwest]

Anyone know what unit it is???

 

[Spudtrooper]

A "Shiny" is just a clone that is fresh off Kamino that hasn't really seen action. Came from the Clone Wars, it's another term for a rookie clone.

 

[pzrwest]

Ok so he could be painted up as any unit figure... Thanks for the info