tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8487250199486218312.post4903323222903500313..comments2023-03-24T10:02:41.611-04:00Comments on MUCH too little time: CartageIronbovinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03326749942626305405noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8487250199486218312.post-43981778851884293712014-01-22T16:14:59.146-05:002014-01-22T16:14:59.146-05:00Absolutly excellent, love this work, and the basem...Absolutly excellent, love this work, and the basement is wonderful too!Philhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08913029478686087197noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8487250199486218312.post-81509806772287360182014-01-22T10:07:56.059-05:002014-01-22T10:07:56.059-05:00Yep, my name is indeed, Jo; Jonathan.
Don't n...Yep, my name is indeed, Jo; Jonathan.<br /><br />Don't neglect the importance of your primer. It cannot do the job alone, but it can certainly ruin it. I experienced flaking of the primer even during painting before I started to use Krylon fusion.<br /><br />The good points of 1/72 miniatures are, in my opinion, the ultra low price, availability and the realistic proportions. <br /><br />The bad points are, again in my opinion, the diversity of the available models and the $%?&* material that makes removal of mold lines nearly impossible. I really don't mind working with that plastic for conversions; it is super soft, so can easily bend... but the mold lines... Urrgh... <br /><br />I will make some attempts to remove those with a soldering iron very soon... I'll make a post about that.Ironbovinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03326749942626305405noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8487250199486218312.post-30855351555521185642014-01-22T00:52:44.833-05:002014-01-22T00:52:44.833-05:00Thanks for the info Jo, I think thats your name Jo...Thanks for the info Jo, I think thats your name Jo? :o) anyway.. it sounds like the key factor to secure the paint on the figures is the sealer, a sealer that can hold the paint without flaking/cracking...hmm..I will check out at my local hadeware store...<br />anyway..I'm checking out some ebay - Zvezda boxes i.e Republican Rome Calalry/Auxiliary Infantry etc. not bad a little high on some prices though...<br /><br />It has been long time painting plastic miniatures and I would like to have a go painting 1/72 figures during this year. I have been following the Plastic Soldier Review website for a while now and its a great site.<br /><br />regards,<br />PhilPhil Chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02369365598439913360noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8487250199486218312.post-75358226159967741072014-01-21T07:24:57.532-05:002014-01-21T07:24:57.532-05:00I use Krylon fusion as an undercoat. This paint st...I use Krylon fusion as an undercoat. This paint stick really well to the soft plastic used by 1/72 manufaturers. It is super glossy and does not have much tooth (rugosity on which acrylic paint adhere), but at least it does not chip.<br /><br />I then paint basecoat, shading and some highlights. On the romans and the gauls, I simply sprayed mat varnish; but It seems that this is not enough, as some thin parts are now chipping (axe handles, swords, plumes on helmet...) So, on my last few romans, and all my cartaginians, I finished the job with the army painter DIP. it provides a very hard varnish, as well as a great smooth shading.<br /><br />thanks everyone for your nice comments!Ironbovinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03326749942626305405noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8487250199486218312.post-79797060750254635472014-01-20T22:28:27.958-05:002014-01-20T22:28:27.958-05:00Hey! I'm that guy from TMP ;o) thank you so mu...Hey! I'm that guy from TMP ;o) thank you so much for the plug! and you are most welcome...<br /><br />Great painting and lovely basing and yes your Tent as well, looking forward to your Spanish...<br /><br />How do you keep/secure the paint on plastic miniatures?<br /><br />cheers,<br />Phil<br /><br />Phil Chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02369365598439913360noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8487250199486218312.post-84142872300577529712014-01-20T18:09:15.208-05:002014-01-20T18:09:15.208-05:00Very nicely done. And the scratchbuilt tent is cle...Very nicely done. And the scratchbuilt tent is cleverly constructed. Jayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12601444762722458674noreply@blogger.com