Viergacht and the magical world of customization

[Silvanusaurus]

What kind of varnish are you using?

Dala Deco matte varnish.

Is it intended for use on models, craft, art etc. or just a general all purpose varnish? It might just be unsuited to use on plastic/modelling materials, or maybe the specific brand reacts badly with the specific paint your using. I've had a similar experience with a matte varnish ruining some of my non-dinosaur projects; either adding a layer of white, or doing the opposite and making something so dark you can barely make out any colours.

[Viergacht]

From what I can tell it's a general craft varnish. I've used it on painted wooden plaques (same brand of paint) and it worked fine. I'm suspicious it got contaminated with something - sometimes I can't keep people out of my craft area (my fancy expensive scissors seem to walk off all the time).

[Tyto_Theropod]

Sorry to hear about your varnish troubles - it is the least enjoyable part of a custom for sure, but it is a necessary evil a suppose! I'm currently using Warhammer spray-on matte varnish as they have a shop near where I live. It's easier than ordering Testors Dullcote online and I actually like the effect it gives a lot better. So you could always try using that if it's available where you live.

[Viergacht]

I used to use the testor's all the time in the states and I loved it - unfortunately I haven't been able to find it here yet. Ah, well.

[Viergacht]

Sexy Rexy is finished, or as finished as he's gonna get for now.







After the first layer of varnish went streaky and opaque, I took the opportunity to do some small fixes to the paint job, mainly toning down the yellow on the body to match the fur more closely, and making it more bright on the neck. I had to color correct the photos a bit because it was overcast - the tongue is not actually that intense a pink.

I'm rather irked because the lady at the craft store assured me the "suede" varnish was matte but nope, it turned out glossy as ice. I'm sick of messing with it, though, so I'm just gonna set it aside for now.

[stargatedalek]

You need to make sure you shake varnish really well, or even a matte varnish will gloss.

[CityRaptor]

Saw it on DA ( really need to upload something/add favs on my account there ). I agree with the comment by that MugenSeiRyuu guy: It reminds me of GabuTyra.

[Lanthanotus]

I hate what Schleich did to Tyrannosaurus with this figure, but you improved it to a level of outraging decency ... that paint job and the wild fuzz, I cannot get Gremlins out of my head, it totally looks like I remember of of that raucous horde .

[Viergacht]

I hate what Schleich did to Tyrannosaurus with this figure, but you improved it to a level of outraging decency ... that paint job and the wild fuzz, I cannot get Gremlins out of my head, it totally looks like I remember of of that raucous horde .

The details are nice but dang is that sucker wildly out of proportion.
Gremlins- I love that! Now I want to paint a greenish one with a furry with a furry white mohawk!!!

[Viergacht]

You need to make sure you shake varnish really well, or even a matte varnish will gloss.

I didn't realize that, thanks - before this I've only ever used the Testor's sprays.

[Dinomike]

You need to make sure you shake varnish really well, or even a matte varnish will gloss.

I didn't realize that, thanks - before this I've only ever used the Testor's sprays.

That's quite true - this happened to me once as well. Matter varnish turned out totally glossy. Anyway, a super great custom piece!

[Viergacht]

Heard a crash last night and discovered the cats had knocked a heavy planter over onto my rexie in progress. SIGH. I think I can fix it, though.

[Mamasaurus]

Oh no! Hopefully the damage wasn't too great. That red is a wonderful improvement on the Schleich. I love his blue face

[Jose S.M.]

I really love the new look, specially the head. The original colors made the figure look like too bright for my taste, now it's made it great, I hope you can fix it without problems.