Grimlock KT build questions

[Grimlock]

I have several questions that I couldn't find in the different build threads and tutorial.

 

1. How to apply base coat? I see two ways, one is the satin latex paint that MB discussed in the tutorial. (is that done by brush, spray, airbrush?) second way I saw was the Rustoleum paint "fossil"?

 

2. How to glue the rubber pieces? CA, E-6000?

 

3. How to paint the rubber pieces? spray, brush, airbrush?

 

4. How to glue the resin pieces? CA, E-6000?

 

5. Drop boxes, paint as is? or use the fabric that used on the cod then paint?

[Heatshock]

(1) I too had the paint mixed up specially in the UK. I used it slighty watered down with a good quality brush to reduce streaks. 2-3 layers, some light sanding again to get rid of the streaks. Fossil rattlecan works well too, but misses out on the subtle green tint that the custom mix has.

 

(2) I used E6000 to match the flexibility of the rubber parts - I presume you mean the belt?

 

(3) standard automotive rattle can. I rubber some acetone on the rubber and lightly sanded it. Although I think JUST lightly sanding would do too. The black holes in the inserts in the belt I brushed on

 

(4) Zap-a-gap or another high quality CA glue. E6000 works fine too

 

(5) drop boxes should be wrapped in multi-cam camo cloth and appropriately weathered with black and grey misting

 

Nate

[Grumpy]

I have several questions that I couldn't find in the different build threads and tutorial.

 

1. How to apply base coat? I see two ways, one is the satin latex paint that MB discussed in the tutorial. (is that done by brush, spray, airbrush?) second way I saw was the Rustoleum paint "fossil"?

 

2. How to glue the rubber pieces? CA, E-6000?

 

3. How to paint the rubber pieces? spray, brush, airbrush?

 

4. How to glue the resin pieces? CA, E-6000?

 

5. Drop boxes, paint as is? or use the fabric that used on the cod then paint?

 

 

On both my wife's build and Tunnel Rat's build:

 

1. I used a spray can and had to blend a little to get the base coat to match the samples. I don't trust a brush in my hand on that large of a surface for something such as this. A tiny brush for the camo and small details, yes, but no big brushes for me. Each person will find a way to make it work.

And, like Heatshock said, you'll want to get that slight green tint to it. A green wash might work, but too much will make it too green.

 

2. I used E-6000 to glue the rubber greeblies onto the left bicep. Completely paint and camo the armor before attaching the greeblies. I attached the belt directly to the cummerbund.

 

3. I used a grey primer spray for the rubber greeblies. (So they would all match.) I didn't paint the belt. (It didn't like me.) And I used a black permanent marker to fill in the squares on the belt. And the tank topper, even though it's resin, will be painted black, of course.

 

4. E-6000 for the resin pieces also.

 

5. Do what Heatshock said with the camo fabric and spray misting for the weathering.

 

 

You will get through this!

[78bird85]

Progress on Grimlock's MB KT build

[Grimlock]

Seems like a missing something on the helmet. On the mouth vent on the helmet, I am missing two of the circular disks. Where do I get those?

[Heatshock]

they should have come with the set - have you checked in all the box?

if its still missing - need to get back in touch with MB, he has the molds for the greebs

 

Nate

[Grimlock]

Nate, I made sure I took everything out of the box, doubled and tripled check and no helmet greebs. I will check with MB on those.

[Heatshock]

yeah thats the best then mate - there are lots of bits to the kit, and Mr B is a good lad, sure he will sort you out

[redkraytdragon]

Which silver did you use? It looks really good!