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Offline tonguello

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Custom chrome statues
« 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.





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Re: Custom chrome statues
« Reply #1 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?
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Re: Custom chrome statues
« Reply #2 on: February 14, 2011, 17:10:08 »
They are excellent, Gaston.   :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap:
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Re: Custom chrome statues
« Reply #3 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!
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Re: Custom chrome statues
« Reply #4 on: February 14, 2011, 17:12:18 »
I wish he lived near me!
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Re: Custom chrome statues
« Reply #5 on: February 14, 2011, 17:16:15 »
this is great !!!! you have to give me some tips about the paint job  :love:

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Re: Custom chrome statues
« Reply #6 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:
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Re: Custom chrome statues
« Reply #7 on: February 14, 2011, 18:00:13 »
Awesome! Are you going to tell us more about that paint?
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Re: Custom chrome statues
« Reply #8 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!
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Re: Custom chrome statues
« Reply #9 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:
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