•S.Pettersenart• EDWARD SCISSORHANDS - (Sold Out)
- Thread starter S.Pettersenart
- Start date
Help Support Custom One-Sixth Figures Forum:
Im selling my casual clothes from this set if anyone is interested, PM me!
Post some pics ! Looking forward to seeing everyone’s Edward!
Selling a DX set with casual clothes if anyone is looking
I wanted to kickstart some concentration on 1:6 hobby projects this fall, so I set down and modified my Edward Scissorhands set to improve the finish on the blades.
Under the powdercoat is a slightly golden metal, presumably a brass alloy.
Scott couldn't say exactly what was on the blades, but it was impervious to everything I tried to chemically remove it, although I did not try methyl chloride (which can be lethal). So I sanded it off and nickel-plated the pieces.
I'm very happy with the new finish.
I still need to tweak it. The hair needs a bit of a trim and styling. I managed to lose the part that attaches to the middle finger on the right hand (hopefully Scott has one). I also need to replace the spring between the thumb and index finger on the left hand.
I do not have time to do this for people, so please do not ask.
Recipe:
1. Sand off the current finish and paint with sanding sticks and 3M automobile sanding pads.
2. Shine with a steel-brush Dremel head. You should not shine handle areas that will be primed and painted.
3. Nickel plate with Caswell's Plug-n-Plate kit. To get a more weathered look hold the wand in place for up to five seconds.
4. Buff lightly with a cotton Dremel head to your preference.
5. Prime and re-paint the black and red portions as needed.
6. Re-attach using 18 gauge black wire.
The original powercoat finish left micro dimples in the surface, so you have to do a lot of sanding to get a smooth surface. Be patient. Don't try to mechanically sand or use a metal file (it will leave marks that require even more sanding). Be very careful around screws and details. Of course a few marks add to the weathered look.
As a mom, I remind you to at a minimum wear goggles and nitrile gloves when using the Dremel and plating chemicals.
Under the powdercoat is a slightly golden metal, presumably a brass alloy.
Scott couldn't say exactly what was on the blades, but it was impervious to everything I tried to chemically remove it, although I did not try methyl chloride (which can be lethal). So I sanded it off and nickel-plated the pieces.
I'm very happy with the new finish.
I still need to tweak it. The hair needs a bit of a trim and styling. I managed to lose the part that attaches to the middle finger on the right hand (hopefully Scott has one). I also need to replace the spring between the thumb and index finger on the left hand.
I do not have time to do this for people, so please do not ask.
Recipe:
1. Sand off the current finish and paint with sanding sticks and 3M automobile sanding pads.
2. Shine with a steel-brush Dremel head. You should not shine handle areas that will be primed and painted.
3. Nickel plate with Caswell's Plug-n-Plate kit. To get a more weathered look hold the wand in place for up to five seconds.
4. Buff lightly with a cotton Dremel head to your preference.
5. Prime and re-paint the black and red portions as needed.
6. Re-attach using 18 gauge black wire.
The original powercoat finish left micro dimples in the surface, so you have to do a lot of sanding to get a smooth surface. Be patient. Don't try to mechanically sand or use a metal file (it will leave marks that require even more sanding). Be very careful around screws and details. Of course a few marks add to the weathered look.
As a mom, I remind you to at a minimum wear goggles and nitrile gloves when using the Dremel and plating chemicals.
