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Post by Phantom Major on Apr 30, 2005 10:42:33 GMT
I have just bought these to female figure kits at a recent show in Scotland and i was wondering if anyone has had any experience of them? The first is the Legends "Axe Girl" 1/12 scale resin figure and the other one is the 3D Girls "Diabolical" 80mm white metal figure....i'm interested in hearing about people's experiences with white metal as i've never experienced it before  |
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Post by Chris aka Rattler on May 5, 2005 1:39:37 GMT
hey there Phantom,
glad to see a female figures forum up an running..
I have a few in My stock of kits maybe I'll post some photos once I get settled into the new house an all but the figures you've got showing now I have as well haven't built them yet..!! yet being the key word lol
but I look forward to building them an talking with others who enjoy the hard to paint creatures called... women lol
anyways I'm pleased to see a forum up an running
Chris
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Mozam
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Post by Mozam on Jul 21, 2005 15:13:23 GMT
What's the girl with the axe kit like? How come they don't show the front view. I noticed the same view on their website.
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Post by Phantom Major on Jul 22, 2005 0:37:03 GMT
I got no idea why they don't show her witha frontal picture...weird
there is a picture of her face on the edge of the box and she isn't naked so i don't undrestand why they hid her picture.
as for building her, well i haven't started work on her yet and it might be some time before i do but i'll post comments when i do
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JJCap1
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Post by JJCap1 on Jul 22, 2005 3:49:11 GMT
The Vamp Girl I did is white metal. The only problem I've had with it is gluing. I use super glue and it holds OK. But the bond seems to break easier than resin or vinyl. Too much pressure on a joint and it pops. Maybe it's just me or the wrong glue.
Jim
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Post by Scubatwo on Jul 31, 2005 8:37:59 GMT
You can use super glue but make sure you rough up both sides of the metal.
I have found five minute epoxy works well for metal figures. Again rough up both side for a good joint.
If it is a weight bearing joint I would definitely pin it.
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Post by drhall on Dec 30, 2005 2:15:20 GMT
The best adhesive I've found for the white metal is a product we call JB Weld. It is essentially a two part epoxy-metal. Works great and the joint pretty much matches the model in color and texture. The only thing else I've found helpful is to prime the model with a filler such as Gunze Sangyo Mr. Surfacer 1000. Smooths it out nicely and will suffice as a primer for the paint to follow.
;D Dave Hall
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