Topic: Goldleaderone's Custom Vehicles

[Tamer]

Looks better to me.

[Cliffthelightning]

I'm in awe of the epic customs here , you should try a TIE/sh custom or Tie boarding craft

Cheers

[CaptainLux]

looks really cool!

[Goldleaderone]

*dusts off my thread*

Wow almost a whole year since I posted in here? I've been more of a lurker lately, but I have been here. I've been getting back into customizing a bit, although rather slowly.

Anyway, my newest custom I'm working on is Corran Horn's X-wing. But wait, didn't I already do a Corran Horn X-wing? Yes, but that was in Action Fleet form. Recently I have picked up another Red Leader X-wing and will be painting that, using the Action Fleet paint job I did as a "blueprint". I've been wanting to do this ever since I painted my extra Corran Horn figure's flightsuit green. Having a green suited Horn pilot a green X-wing would be awesome.


The X-wing




Ready for painting!




Laser cannons have been removed, the red stickers have been peeled off (a huge pain btw), used nail polish remover to remove the 'tacky stuff' left by the stickers, and landing gear has been taped over.

The cockpit will be taped over and I will start painting tomorrow!

[Tamer]

It is good to see you back and good to see this new project. Time to take it to the front page.

So, when are you gonna send me your Three Button Remote Control AF AT-AT?

[wraithnine]

lookin good dave ,cant wait to see it finished

[Goldleaderone]

Thanks guys. Tamer, maybe if I decide to sell my collection some day (and thats a BIG if haha).  :-P

Here's some progress on the X-wing.




Just spray painted it today, waiting for it to dry to see if I missed any areas. Good thing I looked it over before I spray painted it, I forgot about the astromech socket. Not that it would really matter but I didn't want drips of green paint in there. Stuffed some paper towels in the socket and taped up the cockpit. Afterwards I'd like to paint the engines black, as well as the 'nose' of the X-wing. I'd like to also paint a black stripe on top going from the cockpit to the nose. Any other details, I'll have to see.

The wings will be worked on last, still trying to get the gunk off from the stickers. They still seem to be a little sticky.

[Luke Sprywalker]

Alright Dave! You are back in the customizing mood eh? Looking good so far, wondering if it should be a shade darker? Did you use primer first?

[Goldleaderone]

Thanks Luke. I think it may look brighter cause of the flash. I'm using Hunter Green, the same color that I used on the Action Fleet X-wing I did.

For the primer I didn't use it. I've actually never used primer for any of my customs, I've never had a problem. However I do have the matt varnish spray, which is a clear protecting coating and prevents chipping. Would you recommend I use the primer?

[Tamer]

LOL. Well I was just joking, but if you ever do I want a shot at that three button Walker.

Anyhow, I like the green. I can't wait to see more progress on this one.

[Luke Sprywalker]

I like spraying with a primer first to get an even base color and the paint will stick better to a primer than it does plastic. I have done vehicles both ways and I am just happier with the results when I prime first. On the green, I bet you are right, a flash would make it look not as dark. I also use Krylon dull clear to seal it up.

[Goldleaderone]

Ah gotcha. I also spray painted this in my basement, where I was under a light as well. The pic of the AF X-wing was taken in my room. I'll have to compare them when I get home to see. I'm at my morning job now, I should have some time in between jobs to work on it.

[flaccideagle]

The wings will be worked on last, still trying to get the gunk off from the stickers. They still seem to be a little sticky.

Hey, great job on this X-wing so far (and the Corran figure from before if I didn't mention it!)
What type of paint are you using here and what type of paint did you use on the figure??

If you're having trouble with the "goo" residue from the stickers, I can suggest Goo Gone.  That stuff works great, doesn't melt the plastic.  It really does wonders with Hasbro paints and stickers.  I would apply some first to see how much it cleans off, then go further as needed.  Give the whole wing a good washing in warm water+soap.  Repeat as needed, and that should end your goo problems. 

Make sure if you do use Goo Gone that you clean it off very well, as you're not using a primer, it will do the "hair spray weathering trick" if you simply paint over it without cleaning it off and leave splotches and peel off.  You'll know it's all gone after washing as it has it's own chemically scent...

cheers!

[Goldleaderone]

Thanks for the tip Eagle!

For the figure I used Games Workshop Paints. For the X-wing I used Hunters Green spray paint. Not sure of the brand, but I believe I picked it up from a craft store. As for the wings I can still use the primer as they haven't been painted yet.

I'm still at work and I really want to work on this lol.

[Goldleaderone]

Just a minor update..

I missed 2 small spots in between the wings so I spray painted those real quick. While that was drying, I tried the warm water & soap method for the wings and it worked like a charm! It beats using the nail polish remover. Thanks again Eagle!