The Choice

[Tim Marlow]

Lacquer primers. Mr Surfacer 1500 is a popular choice.
(I know I'm not Tim but.....)

…..but…..You gave the same answer LOL….

[PaulinKendal]

Thanks - I'll lacquer it. I'd've tried feathering the edges, but I've already started stripping it.

[JR]

What ever the method you use they are some detailed figures you have there Paul .Looking fwd to this .

[Tim Marlow]

Thanks - I'll lacquer it. I'd've tried feathering the edges, but I've already started stripping it.

That’s a shame, but you’ll be happier in the long run. Might be worth tidying up the slight roughness on her shield arm if you are completely stripping the figure as well Paul.

[PaulinKendal]

That’s a shame, but you’ll be happier in the long run. Might be worth tidying up the slight roughness on her shield arm if you are completely stripping the figure as well Paul.

I'll do that - there were one or two other spots needing attention too - it's an ill wind etc. etc.

[Tim Marlow]

I'll do that - there were one or two other spots needing attention too - it's an ill wind etc. etc.

Wasn’t going to mention it until you said you were stripping the figure, seemed a bit nitpicky…..it would have been barely visible after the shield was added.
The strength of cellulose primer is that you can wet sand any rough spots on the model after the initial coat and the primer sands smooth without tearing. Quick touch up after and you’ve done.

[PaulinKendal]

I've ordered some grey Mr Surfacer 1500 and appropriate thinners from our host. And started looking seriously at spray booths!

And no issue picking nits, Tim. I'm amazed at how many flaws appear after a priming, no matter how thorough I think I've been with the clean-up.

[PaulinKendal]

A bit freaked out by the muck-up with primer, so it was good to get started on The Beast while awaiting the lacquer.


And some more thoughts on how I'm going to present these three. It's going to involve a very large tree. Lots of florists wire on order for that.

[Tim Marlow]

A bit freaked out by the muck-up with primer, so it was good to get started on The Beast while awaiting the lacquer.

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And some more thoughts on how I'm going to present these three. It's going to involve a very large tree. Lots of florists wire on order for that.

That looks really excellent Paul. Very impressed….Very weird horns he has though, they thicken up after they have left his skull……

[PaulinKendal]

Very weird horns he has though, they thicken up after they have left his skull……

Yeesss... I'm trying to ignore that!

[Tim Marlow]

Yeesss... I'm trying to ignore that!

Hey, he’s a fantasy figure….who’s to question it!

[KarlW]

That looks really excellent Paul. Very impressed….Very weird horns he has though, they thicken up after they have left his skull……

Maybe they're his grandads..........

[stillp]

The horns look a bit like a Cape Buffalo.
Pete

[Steve Brodie]

Yeesss... I'm trying to ignore that!
That looks really excellent Paul. Very impressed….Very weird horns he has though, they thicken up after they have left his skull……

Maybe he has had a short back and sides :smiling5: :smiling5: :smiling5: . Love the colours you have used for his head

[Mini Me]

The horns look a bit like a Cape Buffalo.
Pete

He looks a bit like a Cape Buffalo as well......the Horns suit him. :thumb2: