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06-19-2009, 06:10 PM	#1
large64 Senior Member Offline --> Posts: 167 --> Join Date: Jun 2009	Hi Hey everyone! I'm a new member here, I just wanted to say that you guys are incredible!!! I can't believe the quality of your customs and your photography! I have never made a dio, and have failed at the couple customs I've made. So I'll be trying to pick brains and admiring your fine work! If I broke board protocal or there is an introduction thread I didn't see it and apologize.

06-19-2009, 07:06 PM	#2
Black Knight Tactical Specialist Offline --> Posts: 998 --> Join Date: Aug 2008	Welcome to the site. If you need anything just ask any of us.

06-19-2009, 07:19 PM	#3
Prince Adam Think For Yourself Offline --> Posts: 4,185 --> Join Date: Aug 2007	Welcome to JD's, Large64! Feel free to show us anything you got! __________________

06-19-2009, 07:23 PM	#4
Hammerfel Administrator Offline --> Posts: 1,365 --> Join Date: Feb 2005	Welcome Large64! We're really glad you joined! Post, reply, put up pics and dios and files if you like. Whatever suits you. i hope you're an active member for a very long time! __________________ Read Hammerfel's Dio Story, "Disciple" here My Want List - Help me complete my Dios!

06-20-2009, 12:09 AM

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Welcome to the site. If you need anything just ask any of us.

Absolutely. Most of the vets here are only too happy to offer advice if you ask. Welcome aboard!

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06-20-2009, 01:57 AM	#6
neapolitan joe G.I.JOE ITALIAN COLLECTOR Offline --> Posts: 27,808 --> Join Date: Jan 2007	Welcome, "Benvenuto"!!! __________________ My collection: http://www.joedios.com/dioramas/bro...r&imageuser=444

06-20-2009, 06:03 AM	#7
large64 Senior Member Offline --> Posts: 167 --> Join Date: Jun 2009	Thanks for all the greetings! My name is Rick, and I live in Connecticut USA. 2009 has been a pretty interesting year for me. In January, my house caught fire(upstairs neighbor's TV) and I was displaced for 3 months. Then in April my GF gave birth to our daughter Reagan. I work in injection molding and I see so many little parts that would be "perfect" to put into dios. 1 question I had is what kinds of paint are best for figures/vehicles. I tried painting a couple figures a few years ago with Testors, and I think the paint is still wet =/

06-20-2009, 06:26 AM

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I work in injection molding and I see so many little parts that would be "perfect" to put into dios. 1 question I had is what kinds of paint are best for figures/vehicles. I tried painting a couple figures a few years ago with Testors, and I think the paint is still wet =/

My three best recommendations would be Testors Model Masters Acrylics (not the enamel crap they sell, though!), Citadel brand paints from Games Workshop and Tamiya Acrylics.
That's just for figures, though. I haven't tried my hand at customizing vehicles yet.

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06-21-2009, 01:31 PM

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Absolutely. Most of the vets here are only too happy to offer advice if you ask. Welcome aboard!

we certainly are! Welcome

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06-21-2009, 05:52 PM	#10
Outrider It's been a great ride! Offline --> Posts: 14,302 --> Join Date: Jun 2005	Paints? Well, I'm in the minority here because I use enamels only, no wishy washy acrylics for me. For both figures and vehicles I use Humbrol or Revell semi matt enamels; they're tough, they come in a great range of military colours, and the semi matt finish matches the factory paint finish perfectly. On larger vehicles I also use matt enamel spray paints for a better finish than brushing. __________________ "The future's uncertain and the end is always near." - The Doors "Roadhouse Blues".