Customizing Action Figures - How to apply Dry Brushing - Painting Techniques

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  • Опубліковано 10 чер 2024
  • In this video I'm going over my process of applying a dry brush to an action figure.
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  • @suhtangwong
    @suhtangwong 2 роки тому +13

    Finally! A video on dry brushing. Sooo hard to find any on UA-cam that are decent. It's like a secret trade that no one should know, unless they paid premium price... Nice tutorial, as always.

  • @ooneybird27
    @ooneybird27 12 днів тому

    Sad to hear about Testor's. I've used it to paint models since around 1969-70. But where have I been? This video is only 2 years old.

  • @domenicvavala5646
    @domenicvavala5646 2 роки тому +2

    Still waiting patiently for the paint on that head 🤣
    But yeah, washes and dry brushing can turn a toy into a collectible. I'm looking forward to the finished product, great work!!!

  • @donsawyer4521
    @donsawyer4521 2 роки тому +1

    Gping to tey and catch your live today!

  • @carlosarce6352
    @carlosarce6352 9 місяців тому +1

    For better results use the fluffy round tip brush next time.

  • @stevensanchez1561
    @stevensanchez1561 10 місяців тому +1

    Never mind, I'm new and just watched your previous video of the wash process figure. It looks great. You do some nice custom work excellent 👏

    • @CollectorExpress
      @CollectorExpress  10 місяців тому

      Thank you very much! I was just about to reply to your first question. I did apply a wash to these parts first before dry brushing, and welcome to the channel

    • @stevensanchez1561
      @stevensanchez1561 10 місяців тому +1

      @CollectorExpress thanks 😊

  • @donvandenberg5301
    @donvandenberg5301 Рік тому +1

    Trying to collect mythic legions parts to use parts and make a custom of blue devil. Got some of the parts that are original, and getting some that are custom printed. Hope I can pick up enough tips to paint it like this when I get them all together.

  • @teslasuperdestinations
    @teslasuperdestinations Рік тому +1

    great technique and long strokes for 1:12 scale action figs . . . I guess you would have to do tiny/ fast strokes for X-Wing Miniatures 1:270 scale . . .

  • @stevensanchez1561
    @stevensanchez1561 10 місяців тому +1

    Can you or have you ever black wash first, then go over it with a dry brush paint, or is that wrong 🤔

  • @peggy_zero_Dad
    @peggy_zero_Dad 2 роки тому +3

    Great stuff! I always think I’m going to be too heavy-handed & usually overcompensate! But it’s always fixable. Washes I’m not so up on,so how about a tutorial on that? Prep etc?🤞🏻

    • @CollectorExpress
      @CollectorExpress  2 роки тому +1

      Got you covered on washes I have three videos on that ua-cam.com/video/S0oP06owt3c/v-deo.html

    • @CollectorExpress
      @CollectorExpress  2 роки тому +1

      ua-cam.com/video/d9lQQSxa8D4/v-deo.html

    • @CollectorExpress
      @CollectorExpress  2 роки тому +1

      ua-cam.com/video/ayI-BdjRFrs/v-deo.html

  • @stevensanchez1561
    @stevensanchez1561 10 місяців тому +1

    Do you seal the figures when done? If so, what do you use? Also, what thanks awesome channel 👍

    • @CollectorExpress
      @CollectorExpress  10 місяців тому

      I do indeed apply a sealer to the figures when I'm done. I used an automotive hard top coat to seal them. I used a product called Duplicolor Top Coat which is very glossy, and after that drys I apply a dull coat usually Mr Hobby Matt finish

  • @thedcmcfarlanetoyscollector
    @thedcmcfarlanetoyscollector Рік тому +1

    Great video! One question, not sure if i missed that part, but do you use a primer before painting/washing? Or only after?

    • @CollectorExpress
      @CollectorExpress  Рік тому +1

      I don't always use primer mainly when going from a dark color to a lighter color. I do recommend washing all the parts with soapy water to remove any contaminants like mold release off the figure before painting.

    • @thedcmcfarlanetoyscollector
      @thedcmcfarlanetoyscollector Рік тому

      @@CollectorExpress Thnxx for the advise! 💪🙌

  • @lexispapi
    @lexispapi 2 роки тому +1

    What do you seal it with so that you don’t chip your paint when posing.

    • @CollectorExpress
      @CollectorExpress  2 роки тому +2

      Mr Hobby makes some really good top coats that's what I have been using.

  • @noblord8643
    @noblord8643 Рік тому

    How do you make that transition/shade between green and beige color with brush???

    • @CollectorExpress
      @CollectorExpress  Рік тому +2

      Some of that is from the original base color that was airbrushed on. And when I dry brushed the green around the beige I lightly feathered the edges. All the brush strokes were towards the beige area with very light strokes.

  • @rafaelortega4151
    @rafaelortega4151 Рік тому +1

    Did you simply apply the paint on top of the original? Or did you prep it in any way?

    • @CollectorExpress
      @CollectorExpress  Рік тому

      The first thing that you should do before applying paint is to wash the figure in warm soapy water. You need to do that to remove any mold release and any contaminants that would keep the paint from sticking. After that, you can apply the paint directly to the figure.

  • @noblord8643
    @noblord8643 Рік тому

    Is special dry brush needed for dry brushing? Or itll work with any kind of brush?

    • @CollectorExpress
      @CollectorExpress  Рік тому +1

      I just use any type of brush I have available. For larger surfaces I use a wider brushes, but the size brush really depends on what you are painting. There are special dry brushing paint brushes, but really you can use any paint brush.

  • @thomaswearn9439
    @thomaswearn9439 2 місяці тому

    Will thos be clear coated ??
    Im new still learning.

    • @CollectorExpress
      @CollectorExpress  2 місяці тому

      I did seal it with a top coat and then applied a Mr Hobby matt clear over that.

  • @mrhumanspider
    @mrhumanspider Рік тому

    What do I need to do, If I want to make custom figures on marvel legends? Do I need a technique before and after painting tips? Cuz I just have tried to paint on figure with model color paints and after drying the paint comes easily off. Did I did maybe something wrong? Or the paints are not good enough for plastic? I want to know!

    • @CollectorExpress
      @CollectorExpress  Рік тому

      Are you using acrylic paints? Which is the best type to use on action figures. But some require a sealer to make the paint durable. I like to use Mr Hobby clear sealers, and those come in different finishes (gloss, semi-gloss, and matte).

    • @mrhumanspider
      @mrhumanspider Рік тому

      @@CollectorExpress I use acrylic paints that is called model color vallejo. And are not good for plastic after dry comes off like a gum .

    • @mrhumanspider
      @mrhumanspider Рік тому

      @@CollectorExpress on Amazon I have find only this that i already have model color, citadel and army painter...

  • @chrisj718
    @chrisj718 Рік тому

    Great tutorial. What paint did you use for the basecoat of the custom head?
    Thank you!

    • @CollectorExpress
      @CollectorExpress  Рік тому +1

      I primed the head with Mr Hobby spray primer, and the base color is Testors Model Master Acrylic Dark Green. I'm glad to hear that you liked the tutorial.

    • @chrisj718
      @chrisj718 Рік тому

      @@CollectorExpress I appreciate your reply. I will search for the testors Model Masters, but if I'm unable to procure a jar, do you know of a another brand; color equivalent? Thank you, Sir! Keep up the awesome work.

    • @CollectorExpress
      @CollectorExpress  Рік тому

      @@chrisj718 I found an ebay seller that still has some in-stock www.ebay.com/itm/134440286465

    • @chrisj718
      @chrisj718 Рік тому

      @@CollectorExpress You're the best! Going to order right now.

    • @chrisj718
      @chrisj718 Рік тому

      @@CollectorExpress THANK YOU!

  • @georgemartinezjr
    @georgemartinezjr Рік тому

    What Brand of paint and Brushes you use

    • @CollectorExpress
      @CollectorExpress  Рік тому

      My go to for years was Testors Model Master acrylics, but they have been discontinued. I have been trying out Mr Hobby acrylics and they seem similar to the old Testors paints. As for brushes I usually just buy the cheap sets from Amazon for painting miniatures.