Statue Iron Studios Captain America 1/4 Legacy Replica - Avengers End Game

[HiRO Williams]

That?s awesome! Iron studio should have put that damaged version and usual masked version


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[Petticoats]

A bit tardy, but here are a couple of views of the paint loss I saw from the Tack-It.

ETA: Argh, technical difficulties. Sorry!

 

[JAWS]

If you guys remember the repaint job a few pages back by James. Being a Californian, I took him up on his offer and had my helmeted headsculpt repainted to be more screen accurate to the final battle scene in Endgame. I just got it back today to see it in person and I couldn't be more happy with the paintwork, service and timeliness. I hope I'm not embarrassing him when I say, you all should really consider his work and see the pics below if you're so inclined.


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Fantastic job!!!!!

 

[Sassafras]

A bit tardy, but here are a couple of views of the paint loss I saw from the Tack-It.

ETA: Argh, technical difficulties. Sorry!

Am sorry if that happened to you. I have never had a problem but that's not saying folks couldn't. This other stuff I had way back had a problem of getting
greasy/oily.

Am more disturbed by hearing of any paint loss/chips. When I first started collecting a few years back, would lurk around the statue and WETA forums. Now and again there'd be posts or pics about pristine, well-kept pieces developing paint cracks or flaking over time. Consensus seemed to be not using a primer in first place.

I roll with some stuff - figure it's part of the hobby to be able to touch stuff up. Or re-glue. I'd be devastated if anything happened to Caps' portraits tho. Don't have the skill to fix fine painting details. Same with my CW pieces.

 

[Petticoats]

Okay, I think I've got it this time. This is what I was seeing when I applied too much Tack-It and had to remove some.

 

[Petticoats]

Am sorry if that happened to you. I have never had a problem but that's not saying folks couldn't. This other stuff I had way back had a problem of getting
greasy/oily.

Am more disturbed by hearing of any paint loss/chips. When I first started collecting a few years back, would lurk around the statue and WETA forums. Now and again there'd be posts or pics about pristine, well-kept pieces developing paint cracks or flaking over time. Consensus seemed to be not using a primer in first place.

I roll with some stuff - figure it's part of the hobby to be able to touch stuff up. Or re-glue. I'd be devastated if anything happened to Caps' portraits tho. Don't have the skill to fix fine painting details. Same with my CW pieces.

The paint coming off where it isn't visible is not a problem for me so much as a warning to be mindful of where I apply things like Tack-It (and perhaps even do small test areas that won't be seen). Like you, though, I'd be terribly upset if the face sculpts were damaged or deteriorated.

 

[Sassafras]

Okay, I think I've got it this time. This is what I was seeing when I applied too much Tack-It and had to remove some.

Wow, that's impressive and not in a good way. I've honestly never seen anything like that using Tack It. Although - since I have my arm the way I want - I pulled off once, added more Tack-It, and put on again - not inclined to yank off again to see if I can replicate *cough*

2 things I can think of - whatever paint IS used. Or - my Tack It is several years old. Maybe it has less strength than new - dunno.

Probably not helpful but - on the other hand - a lot of adhesives work better on an unpainted, clean, surface. *cough*. So in a way, this could be an advantage.
*Awkward*. All collectors are different, and I know some want their pieces completely pristine. For myself, since I don't plan on selling, your pics worry me more about total paint cure or whatever paint IS used, vs. the Tack It.

Tho never particularly worried about IS paint so far. Will be very careful with my Cap seeing that. Maybe I will get slapped one day with my Tack It fetish, but just used some to help hold Hasbro Child to carbonized Mando fig, as well as more to stick some Hasbro figs to a base.

 

[Petticoats]

Wow, that's impressive and not in a good way. I've honestly never seen anything like that using Tack It. Although - since I have my arm the way I want - I pulled off once, added more Tack-It, and put on again - not inclined to yank off again to see if I can replicate *cough*

2 things I can think of - whatever paint IS used. Or - my Tack It is several years old. Maybe it has less strength than new - dunno.

Probably not helpful but - on the other hand - a lot of adhesives work better on an unpainted, clean, surface. *cough*. So in a way, this could be an advantage.
*Awkward*. All collectors are different, and I know some want their pieces completely pristine. For myself, since I don't plan on selling, your pics worry me more about total paint cure or whatever paint IS used, vs. the Tack It.

Tho never particularly worried about IS paint so far. Will be very careful with my Cap seeing that. Maybe I will get slapped one day with my Tack It fetish, but just used some to help hold Hasbro Child to carbonized Mando fig, as well as more to stick some Hasbro figs to a base.

It is a bit alarming, isn't it? I don't mind as long as the problematic paint is restricted to the bits that don't show--like you, I've no intention to sell--but I guess only time will tell whether the entire paint job is that fragile.

As you noted, things to tend to adhere better to unpainted surfaces, so perhaps this will be a blessing in disguise as far as making Cap's limbs extra secure! I'm going to practice my glass-half-full perspective.

 

[Sassafras]

It is a bit alarming, isn't it? I don't mind as long as the problematic paint is restricted to the bits that don't show--like you, I've no intention to sell--but I guess only time will tell whether the entire paint job is that fragile.
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As you noted, things to tend to adhere better to unpainted surfaces, so perhaps this will be a blessing in disguise as far as making Cap's limbs extra secure! I'm going to practice my glass-half-full perspective.

Feel bad as I'd never suggest anything I didn't think was completely safe.

Which I still feel like Tack-It is, as these things go. E-6000, IMO a great epoxy - sure, I can see that peeling paint if you try to pull off; e.g. you CAN from hard surfaces, but it's like hardened clear rubber when cured. I'd only use that if I never was going to take an arm off again.

But the info and pics are appreciated. I gotta try clear museum or earthquake putty - in theory I guess if it is meant for delicate collectibles it would be non-reactive. In theory.

Re any future "crazing" or cracks in any IS piece - I dunno. Never seen any post like that about an IS piece, so far. A few Sideshow pieces like Psylocke or on some bases. Ah, well, think most collectors take reasonable to extreme care - tho gotta admit I still have Cap out close by - still enjoying the piece too much! IMO they did such a fine job on the portraits - the whole piece, really.

 

[Petticoats]

Feel bad as I'd never suggest anything I didn't think was completely safe.

Please don't feel bad! You had no way of knowing.

Ah, well, think most collectors take reasonable to extreme care - tho gotta admit I still have Cap out close by - still enjoying the piece too much! IMO they did such a fine job on the portraits - the whole piece, really.

My delight in the statue has not been lessened one bit. This is my first IS piece and a huge splurge, and I am so glad I took the plunge. It's just so gorgeous.

 

[Sassafras]

Please don't feel bad! You had no way of knowing.



My delight in the statue has not been lessened one bit. This is my first IS piece and a huge splurge, and I am so glad I took the plunge. It's just so gorgeous.

Yeah, plenty of statue collectors - but the CW Iron Studios were my first - pretty nerve wracking. So far with Iron Studios I've felt completely happy I took the splurge. Gorgeous piece and when he's gone, he's gone. For me anyway. Like there's a CW War Machine listed on the 'bay right now NIB for 1200$.

 

[Skywalker(OG)Kush]

They used ****** paint in some areas, i can easily rub the paint off with my finger inside the peg hole of the base where the foot slots in. I actually tried to let it ?dry? by leaving the base out without the statue for a few days but i could still draw paint on my finger. I dont think the paint is cured well in the areas we cannot see. The statue itself and the rest of the base do not have this problem. But again I wouldn't be surprised if the peg inserts also have this problem. My hammer leans against the thigh same way everyone else?s does, i need to get some blue tac asap the arm stays in without it but i dont trust it for ****

 

[Phoenixblazes]

They used ****** paint in some areas, i can easily rub the paint off with my finger inside the peg hole of the base where the foot slots in. I actually tried to let it ?dry? by leaving the base out without the statue for a few days but i could still draw paint on my finger. I dont think the paint is cured well in the areas we cannot see. The statue itself and the rest of the base do not have this problem. But again I wouldn't be surprised if the peg inserts also have this problem. My hammer leans against the thigh same way everyone else?s does, i need to get some blue tac asap the arm stays in without it but i dont trust it for ****

Their paint is not always great. I remember for a few of my Civil War pieces, whereby the paint was easily rubbed off from the top of the base! It got so bad, that I even stopped dusting the base from fear of further damage. And as I had bought doubles of the entire Team Cap set, I found that both the Bucky bases were just so easily damaged.

 

[Petticoats]

They used ****** paint in some areas, i can easily rub the paint off with my finger inside the peg hole of the base where the foot slots in. I actually tried to let it ?dry? by leaving the base out without the statue for a few days but i could still draw paint on my finger. I dont think the paint is cured well in the areas we cannot see. The statue itself and the rest of the base do not have this problem. But again I wouldn't be surprised if the peg inserts also have this problem.

That makes sense. I do see one limb that I haven't used Tack-It on showing some paint wear at the corners of the peg. Looks like Tack-It is off the hook.

 

[TurdFurgusonsHat]

Very poor QC on an $800 statue when folks are using poster tack because the magnets suck, then are faced with the prospect of paint loss from the adhesive.

 

[Pro Design]

not sure what issues others are having, but my arms stay on just fine...?

 

[darth dennis]

not sure what issues others are having, but my arms stay on just fine...?

My arms stay on just fine as well, but there's not a feeling of security when the magnets grab. I like to feel a good, healthy pull from the magnets versus having to push the arm in without getting that nice "click" from the magnets grabbing.

 

[Sassafras]

My arms stay on just fine as well, but there's not a feeling of security when the magnets grab. I like to feel a good, healthy pull from the magnets versus having to push the arm in without getting that nice "click" from the magnets grabbing.

Very poor QC on an $800 statue when folks are using poster tack because the magnets suck, then are faced with the prospect of paint loss from the adhesive.

Yeah, my magnets "work" but not like CW Falcon's, say, where I actually have to pull to get the magnet to release. Feel much better with the Tack-It. Just can't get those pics of the shattered SSC Kier arm out of my head, which also had an arm that used a pin/socket I guess.

Just don't get why IS opted for these magnets especially when the arm is at a vertical angle with gravity etc.

Surprised to hear of any uncured paint issues - haven't run into anything like that. Luv the CW and IW bases. My worst issue is one of the Buckys has some kind of waterspot or something on the silver arm. It's there but hard to see depending on light. Still one of the favorite things I own.

 

[generalszabo]

Mine is on its way, decided to pay it now, omg customs and taxes were ?185! I don't know how they calculate these things...

Postage was 'only' $85 though...

 

[Petticoats]

I have to brag on SchmittyJames again--after seeing his work on the helmeted sculpt I commissioned him to repaint both helmeted and unhelmeted sculpts for me. It had really been bothering me that Cap's hair was plain brown. I am absolutely thrilled with the results. James gave him some beautiful highlights in different shades, and he also did some subtle work on the hairline and sideburns to improve the resemblance to movie Cap. I highly recommend him to anyone who might be considering a makeover for the unhelmeted sculpt.