Sideshow 12" Stormtrooper PICTURE THREAD

[Darthgothikus]

What did you tighten?

Hi joda76 - Page 222 of this thread, post 2216

 

[joda76]

Thank you for the info

 

[thundergod]

Has anyone considered buffing up their Stormtroopers armour with a little metal polish? It saves mucking around with varnish etc and the results are excellent !

 

[Darthgothikus]

Has anyone considered buffing up their Stormtroopers armour with a little metal polish? It saves mucking around with varnish etc and the results are excellent !

Can you post some pics? And what's the details of the product you used?

 

[thundergod]

The effect doesn't particularly show up well on the photos , but I think you can get the general idea! The polish I used is called "PEEK" , but any abrasive "paste-like" polish or even "Brasso" would have the same result.

 

[pixletwin]

Looks good. It still amazed me how Leia alone looks like crap. But when she is posed with someone else and in context she looks... well... less like crap.

 

[galactiboy]

Hi joda76 - Page 222 of this thread, post 2216

Excellent tweeks and photos... I'll definitely be fiddling with the ankles as those are the weak spot on mine

 

[Lee in MI]

Thank you for the info

This will tighten some joints but it does nothing for the knees, ankles and sometimes its useless on the hips too...and these are the mail loose joints that really need addressing.

Be careful not to overtighten your screws.

 

[Darthgothikus]

The effect doesn't particularly show up well on the photos , but I think you can get the general idea! The polish I used is called "PEEK" , but any abrasive "paste-like" polish or even "Brasso" would have the same result.

Thanks! He does look better, I'm just nervous about applying anything to the plastic and damaging the surface.

 

[Darthgothikus]

This will tighten some joints but it does nothing for the knees, ankles and sometimes its useless on the hips too...and these are the mail loose joints that really need addressing.

Be careful not to overtighten your screws.

I wrapped the knees in tape and also created some "Tape washers" for the ankles - It's an improvement, but not perfect.

 

[Crimsonbob]

Im quite happy using the stands tbh. I will have a go at making them a bit more polished and shiny at some point though. I reshaped the chests already, they look alot better now.

I do love these Stormies i got 6 of em in different poses Just waiting for my vader and Sandies now.

 

[Darthgothikus]

Im quite happy using the stands tbh. I will have a go at making them a bit more polished and shiny at some point though. I reshaped the chests already, they look alot better now.

I do love these Stormies i got 6 of em in different poses Just waiting for my vader and Sandies now.

Lucky S.O.B!

Note to self: Must work harder - buy more toy's!




Vader and a couple of sandies on the way tho...

 

[thundergod]

Thanks! He does look better, I'm just nervous about applying anything to the plastic and damaging the surface.

The polish shouldn't attack the plastic as long as you thouroughly wash it after . The polish works as an abrasive rather than a chemical agent .

 

[Valfar]

Here is a few more pics of this figure, i like it best at these angles.

 

[Crimsonbob]

Yeah that does look sweeeet Valfar

Lucky S.O.B!

Note to self: Must work harder - buy more toy's!




Vader and a couple of sandies on the way tho...

I got 4 originally then brought 2 more, i nrly got more but i had to resist. Plus i want all the other stormie types yet. Apart from the occasional Hot Toys fig im not collecting much else nowadays. Btw your only 25 mins down the road from me

 

[Darthgothikus]

Yeah that does look sweeeet Valfar




I got 4 originally then brought 2 more, i nrly got more but i had to resist. Plus i want all the other stormie types yet. Apart from the occasional Hot Toys fig im not collecting much else nowadays. Btw your only 25 mins down the road from me

HI Bob. yeah I just realised we're neighbours!

If any of your Stormies ever want a holiday over the county line, just march 'em on over, I'm sure I can make room for them!

 

[JustinLuck]

Remember guys to paint the head bands a matte black as these are made of rubber and are not polished.

 

[Valfar]

Remember guys to paint the head bands a matte black as these are made of rubber and are not polished.

I am well aware of that but, screw it!..i did enough to the figure to make it passable in my book...maybe paint it to have the rubber look some other day.

 

[Dorgmal Snow]

Darthgothikus them there shots is loverly.. Most inspiring. You ave made me want to spend some time on my one and get him lookin good. Cheers man.

Dorgmal

I need to find neighbours like u and Bob

 

[Darthgothikus]

Darthgothikus them there shots is loverly.. Most inspiring. You ave made me want to spend some time on my one and get him lookin good. Cheers man.

Dorgmal

I need to find neighbours like u and Bob

If your ever out West mate, swing by I'll gladly buy you a beer!