Hey guys - been lurking a little while, and I finally decided to try my hand at a custom of my own. I didn't feel like spending a ridiculous amount for a Batman on eBay, so I opted to make my own - using a Protector as a base, Scarlet Witch cape, and an obscene amount of Apoxie. Considering this is the first time I've ever sculpted/customized a figure, I have to say I'm pretty pleased with how the apoxie accessories/details turned out, as well as the chest sticker.
The problem was the paint - the grey paint on the body, in particular. Certain parts came out really smooth, whereas others bear some really ugly and obvious brush marks and bubbles. All the paint was the same consistency - very slightly watered down, two coats. the legs and knees turned out fine for the most part, but the arms are awful - cracking on the joints even though i kept moving them throughout the drying period and chipping off everywhere else. I'm wondering if it would be best to just remove the paint from problem areas and start over at this point? Anyone have any tips?
I also designed the figure to have removable parts, like the old Batman minimates, in order to alternately display as a grey-suited Bruce Wayne - but the paint chipping is pretty bad in certain areas when removing the accessories. Would a spray can clear coat help, or is the figure doomed either way?
I'm using citadel paints because, well...they're pretty awesome.
