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Creative => How-To => Topic started by: tomegood87 on October 08, 2011, 01:09:18
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Does anyone know if the Bicycle print can be removed from 7616/4115 http://playmodb.org/setpics/7616.jpg
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i have found that the repeated light fast rub of a Scotch Brite pad can take any print off without damaging it... but you may have to practice a bit to be able to do it without leaving imperceptible "scratches" on it... I wouldn't even call them that myself...
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Thanks I might try that in a small area to test it out. I'm just not sure how well this bike is painted on it.
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it might leave that area a bit more dull if youre not too bothered.
I would just cut a suitable rectangular playmobil sticker and paste over the bicycle...something we scale modelers do very often on trucks and buses. the end result might even encourage you to put up more posters on your other wagons and railway station walls ;)
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The whole pattern is printed on and will take a good time to remove any of it. Afterwards, as cheng says, where you've taken the pattern off it will be dull and need polishing to try and get it to match the surrounding surface. Covering the pattern with sticky material or plain white decal sheet might be better and easier.
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I use a little wax afterward to polish it up a bit... I should take some pictures I suppose... I have a red horse cover that I did that way... its probably the biggest thing I've done... works great for taking stars off fairy dresses though :)
Here is a picture of it... on the red you can see the micro scratches... but under normal circumstances you cant... and with the color of the boxcar that shouldn't even be an issue... hope this helps... and if it doesnt :lol: then I hope someone else out there has another method... ;D and would LOVE to see it!!!
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Occasionally I use Tester's Universal Enamel Paint Thinner #8824 for air brushes soaked on to a cloth rag to remove print on items.
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Here is a picture of it... on the red you can see the micro scratches... but under normal circumstances you cant... and with the color of the boxcar that shouldn't even be an issue... hope this helps... and if it doesnt :lol: then I hope someone else out there has another method... ;D and would LOVE to see it!!!
How about the hole in her back?
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thanks everyone for the replies. I tried the scotch brit pad idea in a small area and it felt like nothing was happening. Now I'm going to try the sticker/poster idea. I just need to find some stickers. If I can't find the stickers I'll try the paint thiner. The last resort is just paint the whole box car white.
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or paint the whole car? not unless youve been painting scale models...please dont....its too large an area...youre bound to be unhappy with paint streaks...spraying is neater but even then, spraying needs experience...
its easy to find a 'poster', if you dont like it you can change whenever you find a better one ;)
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Ok paint thinner plus the scotch brits pad is taking it off. I've almost got the Print off the doors. Still this is going to be a long process to remove the print off the rest of the wagon. I'll post pics of the doors later tonight.
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Ok paint thinner plus the scotch brits pad is taking it off. I've almost got the Print off the doors. Still this is going to be a long process to remove the print off the rest of the wagon. I'll post pics of the doors later tonight.
Be sure to use paint thinner made for plastics only as mentioned. If you use automotive or industrial type thinner, it may melt/soften the plastic, damaging it severely :doh:.
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Be sure to use paint thinner made for plastics only as mentioned. If you use automotive or industrial type thinner, it may melt/soften the plastic, damaging it severely :doh:.
Yeah I was really worried about the plastics melting/warping. I got some that is suppose to be safe for plastics and tried it out just on the wagon door first.
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Yeah I was really worried about the plastics melting/warping. I got some that is suppose to be safe for plastics and tried it out just on the wagon door first.
:)9
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Here are the pics this is going to take forever.
(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y181/tomegood/Photoon10-11-11at830PM.jpg)
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There a lot of hard to reach areas for sure. The second method I use often is automotive rubbing/buffing compound that you can get at car refinish shops. You then put a blob of the selected compound on the surface, then you can use an old toothbrush & clean cloth rags to rub & remove the printing.
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Finished
(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y181/tomegood/Photoon10-12-11at939PM.jpg)
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..this is going to take forever.
WOW!
I first suggested a poster because I thought you wanted to remove just the bicycle picture
this is too extreme for my heart and my hands :P
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WOW!
I first suggested a poster because I thought you wanted to remove just the bicycle picture
this is too extreme for my heart and my hands :P
Yeah I'm not doing this ever again. Next time I'm going to paint the whole car.
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if youre satisfied with the cleaned surface, then dont hesitate to do more (some of my cutting & polishing takes many many ours but its enjoyable when we do a good job)
but if you think you feel like throwing it away, then pratise respray it...you might like the end result! ;) nothing is lost when we enjoy or and learn from it :)
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How about the hole in her back?
a sword or spear fits in there quite nicely... in a totally historical and therefore not-promoting-violence way :lol:
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Thanks for posting this. I went and bought 3 of them from playmobilusa.com - 25% off and free shipping!
Now I just need to figure out what color(s) to paint them.
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Thanks for posting this. I went and bought 3 of them from playmobilusa.com - 25% off and free shipping!
Now I just need to figure out what color(s) to paint them.
You may want to consider using primer first to cover the printing.
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a sword or spear fits in there quite nicely... in a totally historical and therefore not-promoting-violence way :lol:
My klickys are peaceful...
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If you have any rough spots (or dull areas!) from rubbing printing off (I can see this being quite an issue on something like red plastic) try some 'rubbing compound'. You can get it in several 'grits'. 3M makes some good automotive industry products. Just use the telephone book and look under 'autobody supplies' and call a few shops. You probably don't know them because they will be specialty shops but once you go in you will see a plethora of useful stuff!!!
Wet sanding is also a good option - ie 2000 grit paper.
I would recommend getting a Dremel type tool. You can get knock-offs for half the price that work just as well - Sears, HomeDepot, etc will carry them. You can get a polishing pad and put the rubbing compound on there and use that to polish a LOT faster than you could ever do by hand. You should be able to get an attachment that will hold velcro backed sandpaper - this is how you polish with the wet/dry sandpaper.
Actually, just get one for your regular drill. Playmobil is large enough and the bigger the sandpaper/polishing disc, the faster the job.
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I would recommend getting a Dremel type tool. You can get knock-offs for half the price that work just as well - Sears, HomeDepot, etc will carry them.
how does one describe this tool to the store assistant? do they call them mini-drills or micro-drills? anybody knows which chains in australia or england carries them and the approximate price?
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rotary tool I think is the "generic" name
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rotary tool I think is the "generic" name
Yes "rotary tool" would be the generic name. However, Dremel is so well known that should work too. (like aspirin, q-tip, yo-yo)
I can guarantee you can buy a Dremel in Hong Kong.
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Does this help?
http://hongkong.geoexpat.com/forum/32/thread70561.html (http://hongkong.geoexpat.com/forum/32/thread70561.html)
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There a lot of hard to reach areas for sure. The second method I use often is automotive rubbing/buffing compound that you can get at car refinish shops. You then put a blob of the selected compound on the surface, then you can use an old toothbrush & clean cloth rags to rub & remove the printing.
BB, what brands of rubbing compound do you find effective for this (since you're in the US)? I have tried so many different suggestions for removing prints and still find it difficult. I have yet to try this one.
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@Baron Marshall & WM,
thanks, I think I'll ask for dremel (how much does the drill sell for?) then ask if they have less expensive models....
btw I live in kuala lumpur, malaysia (not HK) ;)
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@Baron Marshall & WM,
thanks, I think I'll ask for dremel (how much does the drill sell for?) then ask if they have less expensive models....
btw I live in kuala lumpur, malaysia (not HK) ;)
I'm sure I read before you were in HK. ???
There are now lots of different models of Dremel tools.
Go to sites like sears.ca, sears.com, homedepot.ca, Rona.ca and do a search for Dremel and see the prices, accessories, and models. They'll tell you prices too.
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I'm sure I read before you were in HK. ???
There are now lots of different models of Dremel tools.
Go to sites like sears.ca, sears.com, homedepot.ca, Rona.ca and do a search for Dremel and see the prices, accessories, and models. They'll tell you prices too.
thanks WM! I will do some research...any thread you know of sharing pictures and use of dremel tools in any of the other playmo forums?
I'm very sure it wasn't me...I have been to HK a couple of times but only as a tourist ;)
sorry for going off topic..:P :-[
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We do have a member in hong kong, that's probably the reason for the confusion.
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We do have a member in hong kong, that's probably the reason for the confusion.
I thought they were both living there. :-[
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@Baron Marshall & WM,
thanks, I think I'll ask for dremel (how much does the drill sell for?) then ask if they have less expensive models....
btw I live in kuala lumpur, malaysia (not HK) ;)
I went to Lowes yesterday & looked at the Dremels they had for sale, & WOW :omg: they have come out with some cool stuff since I bought mine in 1999!
They range from upper $50.00 to $90.00 USD & then there are the attachments which are limitless. The first thing you need to find is a source in your country for replacement cutting discs, sanding wheels, etc. because the tool is worthless without those small, but pricey replacement items that wear out on a normal basis. For example 5 reinforced cutting wheels cost around $8.00 USD :-\.
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So I grabbed another box car to see how painting it would turn out. It went so much faster. (http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y181/tomegood/DSCF0354.jpg)