Trimmed Thigh Pieces

[BATS2150]

Well, here us the end result of my right thigh redone sanded and painted. Used ABS paste on the larger gap along with the backing for the paste to adhere and for the small areas I used Apoxie Sculpt and Gloss White paint and primer. I had to paint the whole thigh piece and now in the process of polishing. 

[gmrhodes13[Staff]]

A lot of work but well worth it for the results.

 

 

[BATS2150]

By next time, I will be able to build it now that I know pretty much how the process works. 

[gmrhodes13[Staff]]

29 minutes ago, BATS2150 said:

By next time, I will be able to build it now that I know pretty much how the process works. 

It's amazing what we all learn along the journey 

[BATS2150]

Yup. I will probably use some clear coat to help protect the paint and give it a little more luster to better match the rest of the armor but still do not know yet.

Edited September 9, 2022 by BATS2150
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[gmrhodes13[Staff]]

You may be able to bring back some shine using some automotive cutting compound. Any overspray can make the surface look dull too. It is a little hard to see from your images as they are quite small in resolution. 

[BATS2150]

 

Well hopefully these pictures are good to see. I finished the thighs, after a lot of trial and error. Thighs were spray painted and clear coat but there is still a little color variation from the not painted shins. 

 

[gmrhodes13[Staff]]

The paint looks a little flat on your thighs, I would recommend trying some polish to see if it will bring back some shine. 

 

Here is a great thread on the subject

 

[BATS2150]

Well I think I saved the Thigh pieces. Got them to a full strip down and wet-sanded them. Used a cutting compound per suggestion and seemed to do the trick. I mean I am no auto detailer but I think they look pretty good. 

Edited September 12, 2022 by BATS2150
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