MasterDisaster Posted November 29, 2013 Report Share Posted November 29, 2013 (edited) Hi Guys I'm looking at ordering one or possibly two of the clear plastic boxes available in the sale. I have some concerns about painting them given the nature of the plastic they are made from. Will this cause any issues with scratching or will they be alright? Cheers Edited November 29, 2013 by MasterDisaster Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dunce002917 Posted November 29, 2013 Report Share Posted November 29, 2013 I have the same question and ordered tara and Pandora as well (Green) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BollaertN Posted November 29, 2013 Report Share Posted November 29, 2013 I thought the whole point was you don't paint these models? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dunce002917 Posted November 29, 2013 Report Share Posted November 29, 2013 Perhaps but I think a few highlights and shading would make the mini details "pop". I'm considering not priming any models and painting Tara, Karine, Pandora, Candy and Baby Cade as I would normally (leaving some transparent pieces) while just highlighting, shading and washing the Void Wretches, Nothing Beast and Sorrows. I guess I'll decide on my plan of attack once I get the minis. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BollaertN Posted November 29, 2013 Report Share Posted November 29, 2013 Sounds awesome. Although perhaps brushed on primer instead of spray to get just partial coverage? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edonil Posted November 29, 2013 Report Share Posted November 29, 2013 Ratty suggested a layer of varnish to act as the primer. That way, the paint has something to hold onto. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omenbringer Posted November 29, 2013 Report Share Posted November 29, 2013 When the MERCS folks released the clear Kemvar models there were some people that wanted to better define the details (by applying some washes). Similar to Ratty's recommendation, many people that did it applied a clear coat (typically Satin or Gloss as opposed to Matte which tended to "frost" the material) to give the paint something to adhere to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
decker_cky Posted November 29, 2013 Report Share Posted November 29, 2013 I'm guessing we want a paint on varnish rather than a spray? Satin could work well for the smoke crew, while I think the other two transparent ones may make more sense with a gloss varnish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratty Posted November 29, 2013 Report Share Posted November 29, 2013 I've done it before with spray and not had issues. But test on a piece of sprue... ALWAYS test on a piece of sprue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nagash13 Posted November 29, 2013 Report Share Posted November 29, 2013 ratty, when the office team assembled the first batch, how were the mold lines? could you get away with ignoring them or would you really need to wet sand and then polish with toothpaste. i'm trying to debate what would be better, clear green sorrows with LED's in the bases, or the dayglow green with wash and highlights. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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