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Title: Custom chrome statues
Post by: tonguello on February 14, 2011, 17:06:47

Well guys, as I said in other thread here are my custom statues. I made it with the few spare parts I had so don't expect historical accuracy  :lol:
The chrome is really good IMO. It is very shiny ( you can see me reflected taking the pic) and very close to the playmo chrome, though it is not as perfect as playmo chrome.
An excellent option for restoring or customizing chromed parts   ;D ;D ;D

As I also said before the paint is not a commercial paint, but a prepared custom paint bought at a hobbies store.
The secret is to give first a coat of shiny black for color depth and metallic effect.

(http://i1205.photobucket.com/albums/bb432/tonguello/armaduras/DSCF1934.jpg)

(http://i1205.photobucket.com/albums/bb432/tonguello/armaduras/DSCF1938.jpg)

(http://i1205.photobucket.com/albums/bb432/tonguello/armaduras/DSCF1939.jpg)

Title: Re: Custom chrome statues
Post by: bonniebeth on February 14, 2011, 17:09:59

Well done!!! That's a fantastic paint job!  :wow: :wow: :wow: Amazing that it's so reflective; that's hard to achieve!

Is this the same guy that makes the stuff you used for you geisha?

Title: Re: Custom chrome statues
Post by: playmofire on February 14, 2011, 17:10:08

They are excellent, Gaston.   :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap:

Title: Re: Custom chrome statues
Post by: tonguello on February 14, 2011, 17:11:31

Thank you guys! that was fast!  :lol: :lol:

yes bb, same guy who makes that paste! He is a genious of model making!

Title: Re: Custom chrome statues
Post by: bonniebeth on February 14, 2011, 17:12:18

I wish he lived near me!

Title: Re: Custom chrome statues
Post by: Skywalker on February 14, 2011, 17:16:15

this is great !!!! you have to give me some tips about the paint job  :love:

Title: Re: Custom chrome statues
Post by: playmojager on February 14, 2011, 17:51:27

Fantastic result !!! I am sure you used an airbrush, the finish is excellent !!! With this technique you can create amazing number and plurality of custom chrome statues !!! Well done  :wave:

Title: Re: Custom chrome statues
Post by: cowabounga on February 14, 2011, 18:00:13

Awesome! Are you going to tell us more about that paint?
Cheers,
Arnaud.

Title: Re: Custom chrome statues
Post by: Bill Blackhurst on February 14, 2011, 18:14:44

Excellent job Gaston :high5:! I've been able to achieve close to the same finish on some of my projects. It just takes good prep time!

Title: Re: Custom chrome statues
Post by: WarriorOfToys on February 14, 2011, 18:52:41

Awesome customs Gastom!!! :o :o :o :wow:
Is it possible, to say...
buy a bottle of this paint from you...
and you could ship it here? ;D
Just in the interest of future projects... :toot:

Title: Re: Custom chrome statues
Post by: Wolf Knight on February 14, 2011, 19:01:32

Gaston this is trully amazing!! You cannot imagine how exciting this is for me!!! I really love the paintjob and like others, please tell us a bit more about the paint itself ant the technic! Unless its a well guarded secret  ;)

Title: Re: Custom chrome statues
Post by: Manson on February 14, 2011, 21:00:56

Love them, indeed a great job  :love: :love:

Can you give tips for such a paint job????????

Manson

Title: Re: Custom chrome statues
Post by: tonguello on February 14, 2011, 21:09:47

Hey guys! thanks!

Asi I said before... there is no secret.... and if there is , it is not mine!
The paint is prepared and sold by an old little guy at a hobby's shop in BA. It is not a comercial brand, but a farmacy type little jar with a sticker that says "chrome" typed with a typewritter! Imagine how home made it is!!
It is very liquid, like water actually and doesn't smell like paint at all. It reminds me of a product my mom uses to removed the nail polish from her nails, Acetona (don't know the name in english). But it couldn't be that for that burns plastic... so I don't know. Looking at it, it looks like a liquid product with chrome particles floating. You have to move it all the time.
First coat on the object you want to chrome must be gloss black for this chrome paint is a little transparent and the black gives it more depth of color and metallic efect. In fact you can get different effect dependng on how much chrome you put after the black.4
It dries VERY fast!
And yes I use an airbrush at 4 pounds of preassure.
That's all there is to tell.  :)

Title: Re: Custom chrome statues
Post by: bonniebeth on February 14, 2011, 21:17:42

Sounds like it might give you cancer or something!  :lol:

Title: Re: Custom chrome statues
Post by: Playmoholics on February 15, 2011, 00:11:02

 :clap: wonderful job! That must have been very difficult to achieve!  :clap:

Title: Re: Custom chrome statues
Post by: basilsdad on February 15, 2011, 02:51:55

Very clever, Gaston.  I just love them.
Joe

Title: Re: Custom chrome statues
Post by: Justindo on February 19, 2011, 05:57:22

Very impressive, Gaston!  Bravo! :clap: :clap:

Title: Re: Custom chrome statues
Post by: tonguello on February 19, 2011, 11:27:27

Thank you all guys!  :wave:

Title: Re: Custom chrome statues
Post by: BlackPearl2006 on February 19, 2011, 12:35:19

bravo!  are u using airbrush?  what kind?  i have an iwata

Title: Re: Custom chrome statues
Post by: tonguello on February 19, 2011, 13:31:31

hey! yes, I use a single action Badger.  :)

Title: Re: Custom chrome statues
Post by: Tiermann on February 19, 2011, 15:06:59

Those look fantastic. That's an interesting technique. I have an airbrush I've never used. I should try it out next summer.

Title: Re: Custom chrome statues
Post by: Playmoholics on February 19, 2011, 16:51:17

An airbrush! I was wondering how you didn't get any brush strokes with that type of paint. Excellent  :)9

Title: Re: Custom chrome statues
Post by: gaspodfreud on February 19, 2011, 20:46:16

exellent painting , very clean result ! congratulation , do you try other things with this color ?

Title: Re: Custom chrome statues
Post by: Coyote on February 20, 2011, 00:20:29

Those are crazy cool.  Nice work!!!   8-)

Title: Re: Custom chrome statues
Post by: tonguello on February 20, 2011, 03:22:33

Thank you guys! Yes I have tried other things, crowns, swords, spears, space ships... looks good in everything I have tried so far.  :)

Title: Re: Custom chrome statues
Post by: macgayver on February 20, 2011, 09:16:07

wonderfull paintwork

Being an airbrusch painter myself for over 20 years ,I use Devillbiss

I must say , respect

Do you have more info on the produkt used ?

Thanks

Title: Re: Custom chrome statues
Post by: Lindama on February 20, 2011, 09:41:22

Wow - how clever are you! I can see them in the Hallway in my Hogwarts! :)9

Title: Re: Custom chrome statues
Post by: PrimusPilus on February 20, 2011, 12:13:47

Gaston, just one doubt: how does the paint hold up to handling or putting items in the klicky's hand?

Title: Re: Custom chrome statues
Post by: tonguello on February 20, 2011, 14:30:59

well... I guess it holds better if you give it a coat of transparent barnish or somehting like that. I haven't tried it. All I have painted is not for playing.... just display or light handling for photostories. For that it holds ok.

Title: Re: Custom chrome statues
Post by: PrimusPilus on February 20, 2011, 14:36:32

I ask because I once tried a chrome spray paint that looks terrific, but doesn't hold up very well.

Title: Re: Custom chrome statues
Post by: Rasputin on February 20, 2011, 17:28:22

wow, They really look good

the tip on using the black undercoat is much appreciated