"Differences in metal "finish" on figures?" Topic
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| clibinarium | 15 Aug 2009 10:37 a.m. PST |
Sometimes I get figures and the surface has a very smooth feel and the metal is very shinny, and sometimes they have a slightly furry feel (i.e. there is a roughness as a very small level) and they are consequently very matte in appearance, almost like a matte white. Whats the difference? I am guessing it has something to do with the temperature they were cast at. Does one paint up better than the other? Is there any reason to prefer one over the other?
Most of the figures in question are figures I've sculpted (getting samples back form the manufacturer), so they may be quite early examples out of the mold. |
| headzombie | 15 Aug 2009 11:45 a.m. PST |
Temperature is one thing, also most folks use talc to lubricate the mold, so you are probably getting some figures with a fine dusting of embedded talc. |
Shagnasty  | 15 Aug 2009 1:29 p.m. PST |
Does one need to remove the talc and what cleaning solution does one use? |
| Lou from BSM | 15 Aug 2009 2:32 p.m. PST |
Temp, age of the mold, alloy being used, type of lubricant (talc versus baby powder for example)… multiple reasons. Once you prime them, you should cover up most of the imperfections and/or inconsistencies. If its really rough, to the point of raised edges and such, a dremel will smooth it out well enough. |
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