Pyramidcat In reply to WhiteCrow87 [2015-02-09 02:56:30 +0000 UTC]

Hello,

Thanks! I'm sorry but no commissions T_T

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Pyramidcat In reply to Toshki [2014-08-28 17:00:58 +0000 UTC]

Hi,

I apply the gesso with a brush as primer. I'm starting to use Vallejo Surface primer (#74.600) now as well. It works great airbrushed and hand brushed. 

For top coat, I used to use Delta Ceramcoat Matte Interior Varnish. I had an older bottle dated 2004 and it seems they changed the formula a little bit and its not quite as matte as it used to be. Also there is an exterior/interior type that is more glossy than just the interior type.

Vallejo also makes a nice matte top coat but its also a hit or miss if the bottle will be truly matte. I've got one really matte bottle, and the other is much more glossy.

Krylon Matte finish is really great but it is a spray and you need a lot of ventilation.  The other ones were brush on.

Lately though I have not been top coating. I feel it's not really necessary unless you have interchangeable parts and will be handling the painted kit a lot. 

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Toshki In reply to Pyramidcat [2014-08-29 11:48:10 +0000 UTC]

Thank you for the reply!

I had a quick research into the Vallejo Primer and it looks like what I was looking for in a primer! (Those aerosols look like you could waste a huge amount without trying.. And also those health hazards :/)

I was thinking of getting the Krylon Matte Finish but hearing you say you don't seem to need it, I guess I'm starting to reconsider. Do you experience any 'bad' effects with this though? (Such as dust particles sticking or discolouration?) I'm probably going to mostly display these figures so I guess handling them too much won't be a problem.

Thanks again!

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Pyramidcat In reply to Toshki [2014-08-29 18:23:53 +0000 UTC]

It has happened to me before that a dust particle landed right on the face as I was spraying the sealer on, so while it’s highly unlikely, it’s a possibility it could happen.  

Also if you spray too thickly, the paint will appear frosted.  There seems to be no yellowish discoloration but applying top coats darkens the paint slightly.

The best thing is to test out a small area, or at least a non-detailed area, to see if you like using it.

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Toshki In reply to Pyramidcat [2014-09-02 08:06:14 +0000 UTC]

Oh dear that must've been horrible. I brought that vajello primer you meantioned and I'm currently awaiting my GK to arrive ^_^ 

I guess I'll try sealing just 'cause I'd like to try pastel shading and would like a seal between it and the paint so if mistakes arise something can be done with it.

Thanks ^_^

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Pyramidcat In reply to Juline-sama [2012-11-05 18:14:39 +0000 UTC]

Hi ^_^, I don't do commissions but you can find some people here that handle them [link]

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Pyramidcat In reply to xNaikenX [2012-10-03 19:58:05 +0000 UTC]

Hello,
Yes, some of my work is sculpted by hand. Please go to my website, www.pyramidcat.wordpress.com , and look for the menu or category “scratch build” . Those are the sculpture that I made completely by hand. Each entry has a detailed work in progress for how I created the specific sculpture. I am actually revamping some of the entries so that they are easier to follow. It’s the same basic pictures and information, just presented differently. I still need to finish updating Miaka from 2009, and then go on to some of my 2010 sculptures.

I also have another category for “kitbashing”, where I started with a garage kit and resculpted some areas to make a new kit. So there is sculpting in these entries also, just not from scratch.

And the rest of the entries are garage kits, no sculpting, but great for prep work and painting tips

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xNaikenX In reply to Pyramidcat [2012-10-03 20:23:20 +0000 UTC]

wow amazing and thanks for the reply X3

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Pyramidcat In reply to prince-allion [2012-06-25 01:12:06 +0000 UTC]

Hello, sorry for the late reply. Thank you very much for your interest, but my sculptures are not for sale.

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Pyramidcat In reply to ArtyAMG [2012-02-18 21:43:27 +0000 UTC]

Thanks ^_^ I feel like I'm breezing through kits lol.

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Pyramidcat In reply to Bunka-Love [2012-02-18 21:38:30 +0000 UTC]

Aww ur welcome!! Your dolls are really great, keep it up ^_^

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Pyramidcat In reply to WeepingBlades [2012-02-12 14:36:42 +0000 UTC]

Thanks ^_^ Some of my work is sculpted by me from scratch in my gallery but most are pre-sculpted resin figure kits. Sometimes Mandarake has resin kits really cheap, like only 1500yen, and they ship internationally, so maybe give them a try. You can search in English, but get more search results in Japanese.

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WeepingBlades In reply to Pyramidcat [2012-02-13 10:26:07 +0000 UTC]

Thank you for the information. I'll give it a shot.

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FrozenHaka In reply to FrozenHaka [2012-02-09 01:28:55 +0000 UTC]

P.D. please do a tutorial on sculpting faces, they're so god damn hard to get right, specially the lips hahaha

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Pyramidcat In reply to FrozenHaka [2012-02-10 01:40:02 +0000 UTC]

Hi ^_^ In my WIP folder in my gallery I have a few examples of sculpting faces within the larger WIP files. I think sculpting the lips are especially challenging as well. I also recommend to look at anime PVC or unbuilt resin kit faces so you can really study the face from all angles.

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FrozenHaka In reply to Pyramidcat [2012-02-10 02:21:25 +0000 UTC]

yeh i guess it'd be easier to study faces that way, i was looking at 3D models in my screen but it's just not the same.

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Pyramidcat In reply to MeerArtist [2012-02-04 21:19:23 +0000 UTC]

hi,
I won't be able to help you on that one, since I'm not sure how to paint the kit like that either. I work with figure resin kits mostly. I recently did a kotobukiya Model kit of Saber but I didn't enhance the kit with paint. Maybe try someone that is interested in mecha kits, since a lot of them are injection plastic instead of resin.

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MeerArtist In reply to Pyramidcat [2012-02-04 22:21:57 +0000 UTC]

okay... sorry to bother you. can you maybe recommend anyone?

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Pyramidcat In reply to MeerArtist [2012-02-04 22:54:00 +0000 UTC]

It was no bother, sorry I could not help you. Probably your best bet would be to search for a mecha building forum and ask someone there. Hobbyfanatics has a lot of mecha builders, so hopefully you can find someone. also maybe someone from this list [link] Sorry I can't recommend someone personally.

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MeerArtist In reply to Pyramidcat [2012-02-04 23:00:36 +0000 UTC]

Your models looked really well-painted, so that's why I asked you...

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Pyramidcat In reply to Persephone-Galea [2012-01-04 15:18:23 +0000 UTC]

Happy New Year!! Thanks so much for all your support!! My holiday was really great this year, I hope yours was as well ^_^

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