I need a few pieces of this optimus primal toy repainted. I lack the skills/tools to do it myself. It's a very small amount of work to be done and I will pay you but you have to be in san diego and willing to meet up and take the toy/show me some of your work.Anybody here got the skills or know where I should look for something like this?
you do not lack the skills. do you think chinese children are more capable than you? for gods sake believe in yourself a little
>>11555322how does that help me lol
>>11555326Jesus is a carpenter, he'll have good tips on painting.
>>11555338I don't understand why people who don't want to help reply? Just to leave a smart message?
>>11555322They have more practice.
>>11555312transformers collectors/toy customizer facebook groups in your area. Ask your questions there and I know someone will be willing to take up your commission.
>>11555424>>>> Anonymous 09/07/25(Sun)01:19:50 No.11555326▶>>11555338>>>11555322>how does that help me lolThank you brother.
>>11555441That's because we've historically had slaves build everything for us.
>>11555444steady craftsman is the only American capable of making his own toys
>>11555482and he's black. Figures.
>>11555312What needs touch-up paint?
>>11555361Better than leaving a dumb message.
>>11555875The head fins on top are supposed to be silver instead of gold and the chest us supposed to be the same color as the face.
>>11555441post a photo of your spot in the assembly line
>>11555998Get some Tamiya acrylic paint, fine-point paint brushes, and touch them up yourself.
>>11556036I was wondering that too. I don't know what kind of plastic it uses so I'm kind of worried about applying paint that might crack the plastic. Do you think I should sand?
>>11556051Don’t sand it, use a primer like Mr Superclear to create a surface for paint to adhere to. Mask off areas you don’t want primer sprayed/painted with painter’s tape. Use a miniature painting tutorial to learn how to thin your paints and apply in even thin layers. Do not sand the toy.
>>11556067okay thank you
Ended up doing myself. How does it look.
>>11556421nothing here looks off so I'd say you did a great job especially for being unsure you could do it.
>>11556421looks like >>11555322 helped you afterall
>>11556425>>11556428lol i guess the real thing I gained here was believing in myself.
Painted the fins on the top of his head after masking with putty.
The sides of the cheeks too and the holster/turret things.
>>11555312I wonder if Takara will ever get to the transmetals. At the rate they're doing the BW MPs, it'll be the year 3000.
>>11556437>>11556421Damn, that was quick. Good work, anon, you could do it all along!
>>11556526Hopefully soon. The 3p figures are great but I would kill for official stuff. >>11556527Thank you.
>>11556439>>11556437Great work, anon! Be proud. Don’t forget to seal the paint if you didn’t already.
>>11556051Tamiya acrylic paint rarely needs primer, Sandung, or anything. Just make sure the surface you're about to paint was cleaned with simple dish soap and warm water.
>>11556551Thank you! Like with a clear coat? >>11556558What would happen if I didnt?
>>11556574Oils from your hand and stuff might make it hard for the paint to adhere. If you already did it and it dried just fine, then it's nothing to worry about. It's just a problem that's only occasionally encountered, but a pain in the ass when it is. And one reason why I like the Tamiya acrylic paints is because they're very durable, and have better durability than enamel paints do. Clearcoats to add an extra level of protection are almost never needed.
>>11556574Clear coat is probably a good idea, just to make sure your nice paint job doesn’t get scratched up when you transform him.
>>11555312>meeting up>in san diegoMy hole shall remain virginal, thank you very much.
>>11556577Unfortunately I didn't clean it very well before painting. I didn't think I would be able to even do it so I figured why bother. I did wipe it down with a dry clothe and washed my hands so far nothing is coming off. Should I be looking out for flaking? Whats the nightmare scenario for something like this?>>11556579I'll have to go get a can. >>11556619Tonight... you.
>>11556644Acrylic paint doesn't flake off at all. It wears off with lots of rubbing and contact with other parts, but still it's more durable than enamel paint is in that regard.
>>11556647Hell yeah. I would always be able to touch it/repaint it right?
>>11556663Of course you can retouch worn paint. People do that all the time to where probably half the "mint condition" vintage toys on Ebay have had restorative work done to them. And that's becoming more common as the stuff gets older.
>>11556664 lol I've never thought of that before. Thanks everybody for the info/light bullying I had a lot of fun. Be safe everybody.
>>11556666Yeah it's the dirty "not-really-a-secret" of the vintage toy industry with restoration, new rubber to replace rotted rubber, new stickers, de-yellowing with hydrogen peroxide, and stuff. It can't be helped. I've touched up a few GI Joe and SW figures myself. Just make sure to do it in good lighting so you can exactly color-match the part you're touching up.
>>11555312>>11556421Do you have "before" pics? because im not really sure what you did
