Hawkeye's Junk Posted December 27, 2011 Share Posted December 27, 2011 I'm looking for some help - what's my best bet for fishnets on a minimate custom? you can use tule or something like that. Its usually near the knitting stuff in hobby lobby Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urban Saboteur Posted January 16, 2012 Share Posted January 16, 2012 This is a really helpful thread, whilst i don't need assistance at the moment, i'll keep it in mind for future customs :biggrin: Great work so far guys. Rich Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mirymate Posted May 22, 2012 Share Posted May 22, 2012 This seems like the best spot for this question... has anyone found a good substitute for chest extenders? The GiAnt-Man uses one under his belt, and I'd like to replicate that look with Goliath and don't have any spares. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lurch77 Posted August 2, 2012 Author Share Posted August 2, 2012 Anyone have suggestions on good brand(s) of primer? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boyd Posted August 2, 2012 Share Posted August 2, 2012 I use Krylon spray primer, either white or grey. Sticks well to Minimates, and it's easy to do multiple coats if necessary. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liney Posted September 15, 2012 Share Posted September 15, 2012 (edited) I have an inkjet printer so want to avoid having to seal/coat my decals, do you guys think this would work as an alternative? Clear Sticker Paper Edited September 15, 2012 by Liney Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luke314pi Posted September 15, 2012 Share Posted September 15, 2012 I think it is definitely worth a shot. The only problem I can see is that it might be a little thick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liney Posted December 24, 2012 Share Posted December 24, 2012 Does anyone know a way of tightening joints? Mainly the neck? My Marrina has become a bobble head. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattallica Posted December 24, 2012 Share Posted December 24, 2012 Does anyone know a way of tightening joints? Mainly the neck? My Marrina has become a bobble head. remove the head, coat the ball joint with a thin layer of CA/super glue let it dry thoroughly then snap the head back on, repeat if its still loose until its snug. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liney Posted December 24, 2012 Share Posted December 24, 2012 Thanks, one coat which was speedily dried in the freezer and she's regained her neck strength already. May also try covering some hair pegs in glue to thicken them up and stop them spinning around/failing off. That should work, right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattallica Posted December 24, 2012 Share Posted December 24, 2012 Thanks, one coat which was speedily dried in the freezer and she's regained her neck strength already. May also try covering some hair pegs in glue to thicken them up and stop them spinning around/failing off. That should work, right? yes, arms, legs any ball joint or peg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liney Posted March 1, 2013 Share Posted March 1, 2013 How easy is it to take apart minimate legs, meaning the knee joint? Looking at it I assume the pin has to be pushed out? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TENIME_art Posted March 1, 2013 Share Posted March 1, 2013 Carefully. I'd snapped many a peg before I learned the best way (for me) is drop it in boiling water for, like, I dunno, 20 seconds. Yank it out with a fork (a spoon could work, too, but will take scalding water with it). The plastic should be soft enough to either, yes, push the pin out (go from the ball side, not the flat side), or, what I do, is slide the top part off the bottom part (which has the pin). It should be soft enough to pop off without breaking anything. If it doesn't come off easily, don't force it, and drop it in the water for longer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liney Posted March 1, 2013 Share Posted March 1, 2013 (edited) Thanks Tenime, I'll try your advice out Edited March 2, 2013 by Liney Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lobsterman Posted March 20, 2013 Share Posted March 20, 2013 This article seems sadly apropos. Maybe just for me... http://www.theonion.com/articles/find-the-thing-youre-most-passionate-about-then-do,31742/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jatta Pake Posted March 21, 2013 Share Posted March 21, 2013 This article seems sadly apropos. Maybe just for me... http://www.theonion.com/articles/find-the-thing-youre-most-passionate-about-then-do,31742/ That describes me to a tee. But wudya gonna do while waiting to hit the lottery? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TENIME_art Posted March 25, 2013 Share Posted March 25, 2013 I need help, please. I'm looking for Minimates with black plastic bodies (barring blanks). Havok & Venom are two I've come up with, but I'm having brainfarts on possible others. Tampos aren't a problem, as long as the base color of the plastic is black. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
youbastards Posted March 25, 2013 Share Posted March 25, 2013 Ronin Black Panther Big Time Spidey Wave 43 Black Spider-Man Ghostbusters Architect Cloak Most of the Captain America Movie Dump HYDRA soldiers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TENIME_art Posted March 25, 2013 Share Posted March 25, 2013 I think I sold or traded all my extra 43 Spideys, and the rest would not be cheap fodder. Thank you for your help! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emperorshotz Posted April 4, 2013 Share Posted April 4, 2013 I need help, please. I'm looking for Minimates with black plastic bodies (barring blanks). Havok & Venom are two I've come up with, but I'm having brainfarts on possible others. Tampos aren't a problem, as long as the base color of the plastic is black. If your local TRU has as many warming the pegs as mine does, grab the X-Men: First Class Sebastion Shaw packs. He's completely black under the jacket. And all the TRU's near me still have those on clearance for $4.95 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TENIME_art Posted April 4, 2013 Share Posted April 4, 2013 Hmmm....thanks, I'll start looking! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CableNathan Posted April 15, 2013 Share Posted April 15, 2013 Good advice on the loose head problem. Super glue seems to be the answer for a lot of minimate problems, haha. That and stuff involving the freezer. Had to use the freezer trick on one of those old spidey masks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liney Posted May 5, 2013 Share Posted May 5, 2013 Not sure whether this should go in the decal thread or not.. I finally tried my hand at I testing out decals, well, vinyl stickers, and ran into a few issues. 1. As the vinyl sticker paper isn't transparent it has a white edge once applied. I assume I can just paint the edges to match? 2. As the paper is thicker than decal paper it means when you apply it to heads the hair pieces no longer fit, or they do but will rip/crease the sticker. Any ideas on stopping this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Harris Posted May 5, 2013 Share Posted May 5, 2013 I ran into the exact problems when I tried stickers out for the first time. I didn't find a solution I've been happy with, so I'm using decals for my customs. But I know Luke works with stickers a lot and his customs look, you know, fantastic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
youbastards Posted May 5, 2013 Share Posted May 5, 2013 Try a light coat of sealant on the head after you apply the decal/sticker, just be sure to give it enough time to dry. If the hair still seems too tight, heat the hairpiece with a hairdryer to make it more pliable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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