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Nice Max. Good job on the paint. One critique though, lacks soul. Pose it more dynamically, as if, it we in action. Great job though.

Thanks for all the comments and for putting up with the grainy pics. NB4M

Legioss Armo-Diver 2

Legioss Armo-Driver 1

Stop, stop...you're making me cry. Words could not describe the work you have just bestowed upon us. NB4M

Devin, Glad to hear everything is getting is on the up and up for you. Welcome back. Alex

How close are you holding it to the subject. It could also be that you are using low pressure.

That's the one. It has a dual purpose that works on both plastic and vinyl. I want to try it on resin next. Hopefully it will work out.

Jardan, I will keep an eye out for them. I have a set of the 1/35 stickers, only thing is I want to keep them intact until I can get someone to do the decal sheet (Devin where are you?). I also have a cyclone MIB complete, with stickers applied. I just wanted to have the extra set to make it (more) complete. If that's possible. Thanks again, Alex

Ido, Armo Diver pics will be tomorrow, still have to use my cell phone. Junky pics, but you get the idea.

Jardan, Nothing yet. Hopefully tonight. Would you happen to have a set for the Blue Legioss?

DZ, Plastikote is best sprayed on, in layers. It does not hide any detail, nor does it harm the plastic. Since there is a very limited number of colors available you can acually use acrylics or enamels over the Plastikote. The type I used is a plastic/vinyl dye. Unlike spraypaint this will not go on thick, but it will thicken the part slight. Use caution and judgement on joints, especially swivel joints. I just posted a quick review of Plastikote and Fusion. Go check it out. NB4M

Plastikote - How to use: 1. Dry brush parts clean with a toothbrush or anything similar. You really want to get all the dirt out. Do not use water, unless it is necessary. 2. Lightly sand parts to get a smooth surface. This will help to get scratches out. 3. Rub parts clean with alcohol or windex. No need to soak. 4. NO NEED TO PRIMER. 5. Mask off any parts you do not want in the particular color selected. **Light colors will go on just as easily over dark colors. Use at your discretion. 6. Set up your spray area. Overspray does not stick like enamel paints it just turns to dust. Try spraying items in a open area. 7. First coat is sprayed on lightly. You want the first coat to dye the surface. 8. FIVE minutes later, spray on the second coat. Cover until reach the desired color. 9. FIFTEEN MINUTES later, part is completely dried and can be handled moderately. DO NOT remove masking until you are please with the results of the color. 10. Respray if needed. Things to remember: *This is a dye, not paint. *Always spray at least 6-8 inches away from the object. *Colors appear exaclty as on the cap. *Allow 24 hours to dry, prior masking for dual toning. *Use in a well ventilated area. Pros: **Quick drying. **Very durable. **Does not harm plastic. **Ultra smooth finish. **Scratchproof. **Can be sprayed on Primer. **Can be sprayed on Paint (you must test it first), in very light coats. Cons: **Is tempermental when applied over different types of paint. It either causes it to crack the paint or flake it off. **Cannot be used on metal, it will not adhere. _________________________________________________________________ Fusion - Pretty much the same as Plastikote. Pros: Extremely durable. Scratchproof. Cons: Roughs up the surface. Gives it the feel of the 1/48 fastpacks. **See Cons for Plastikote. _______________________________________________________________ Using on Resin: Plastikote works fairly well and goes on smooth Fusion - Roughs up the surface. Gives it the feel of the 1/48 fastpacks. Resin must be extremely clean in order for this to work well and coat evenly. Even the slightest trace of mold release will NOT allow the dye to take effect onto the resin piece. ________________________________________________________________ Places to buy: 1. All American - Downey, CA: Best Place for most colors of both brands available. 2. Michael's Art and Craft Supplies, Anywhere: Carries the the most obscure colors, such as, pumpkin orange (great match for Super O). 3. Home Depot, Anywhere: Carries both brands with limited availability of colors. 4. Walmart, Anywhere: Carries both brands with limited availability of colors. 5. AutoZone, Anywhere: Carries both brands with limited availability of colors. More to come.... NB4M

Jardan, What stickers are you talking about?

Plastikote is really impressive. No details are lost when this stuff get dried. The best thing about it is that it is very hard to make a mistake. Very smooth and durable finish.

Kin, I still need to get my wife's cam, but here goes the fighter as requested. (Sorry about the crappy pics.)

Try this... Blue_Legioss_Torso.doc

Corel Presentation.

Hope this makes more sense. Blue_Legioss_Cavity.wpg

Valk1J, I actually cut the torso in half (yikes)! After you cut the torso in half, the chest is then a seperate part and so is the new pelvic system. ***VERY IMPORTANT, in order to cut the torso you NEED a micro saw and a very patient and steady hand. When the chest is put back together, you will note there is a cavity that can be filled with a rod or any joint system of your choice. When you cut it you will see what I mean. The same cavity will appear in the pelvis as well. I'll try to post more pictures soon, so that you can see what I mean.

Thanks, Bobe-Pat. Soon, real soon, you will have better pics. I really had a lot of fun doing this. I even inventoried all the parts and did a somewhat exploded view of the Legioss, just to help me put it back together. In the meantime.....

Well, this is my first Mospeada custom (used Imai as a reference). I know the pic is awful, but my wife's digicam is on the frits. This pic was taken with my cell phone. The custom was made from an original Japanese Gakken (totally yellowed, completed and unbroken). The torso swivels (look carefully) and the paint is scratch-proof, I used Plastikote (vinyl and plastic dye paint). I am completely surprised on how well this stuff works and hold ups to many transformations. Good stuff. For now this is the only pic, more will be posted (better of course), in all three modes and various poses, in the future. Check it out, and let me know what you think. Thanks, Alex

FF, Why not just leave it "as is" it would look as a "low viz" type valk. It could even pass as a protoype of the SV-51 flown in the series. Simply Magnificent!

I thought cell phones only caused cancer...not siezures.

No...THANK YOU, for taking the time and having the patience for doing such a fantastic job. EXSSSELLENT!!!