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Just checking if anyone has repainted K&C figures before, thinking of 2 winter germans getting shot (from Mine laying surprise), and repainting the bases ,and white helmet and trousers to a camoflage pattern to fit in with my non-snowy dioramas:D
 
That is generally a big no no if you intend reselling but if you own them and are up to it go for it. Ask Wraith, KV or Fish I think they are quite handy with that sort of thing. ALex also is outstanding with K and C vehicles.
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Damian
 
I've done some usual touching up for the odd bent rifle barrel, and repainted the odd figure that has come with severe damage :)mad:), and am just playing around painting up one of the original FJ singles to compliment the AK11 / 13 FJs

I think the uniform and equipment can be done without too much hassle, but I've always left the faces alone, as my style (in the loosest sense of the word :eek:) is different to K&C's style of painting faces. - Read - I prefer their style, but haven't quite got the knack of it yet.

As Damian says, if you're not worried about resale, then go for it.

Simon
 
I have actually reposed K/C figures, prying their arm sockets loose ( is that a form of torture? )moving them up or down to where I like it, regluing and repainting...to look as new. Over the last 2 years, I have been able to spot on match K/C color and shadow technique...As others have alluded, other than a touch up of a tin shine nose, I usually stay away from faces. I have also recut the torsos of 1/2 tank figures to fit them in different vehicles. DOES THAT MAKE ME A BAD PERSON?Michael
 
Wraith said:
What's the worst that could happen. Even if you mess it up, it's only a £25 figure, or a £100 tank.....OMG! :eek: What have I done!?!
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You could try returning it to Tony saying 'It came like that'!:eek::D

No Michael that doesn't make you a bad person,in my book your brave.I always want new Tank crew,but the thought of dismembering my K&C sends shivers!.We could do with a set of 1/2 body Tank crew.

Rob
 
I know we have talked about this before - somewhere ? :confused:

But, again for the record and remember you are under oath as you speak with this Grand Jury and ...... oh - sorry - :eek: - still trying to get over Grand Jury Duty! ;)

Anyway - what is the name of the BEST PAINT to do touch up jobs on K&C figures?
 
maddadicus said:
I have actually reposed K/C figures, prying their arm sockets loose ( is that a form of torture? )moving them up or down to where I like it, regluing and repainting...to look as new. Over the last 2 years, I have been able to spot on match K/C color and shadow technique...As others have alluded, other than a touch up of a tin shine nose, I usually stay away from faces. I have also recut the torsos of 1/2 tank figures to fit them in different vehicles. DOES THAT MAKE ME A BAD PERSON?Michael
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The arm socket thing I've done (unintentionally) certain figures like tank riders or base-less figures that are perched on top of things , have a handy knack of slamming to the floor , repeatedly:eek:
The russian anti-tank NKVD officer was a victim of this and his arm sockets came loose , I was able then to reposition his arms in a variety of poses, depending on the diorama. While doing nothing for re-sale value it does offer more versatility for your diorama with the extra poses:D
 
The paints I have are Acrylic paints , brands are reeves and palmer paint pots-prism, and omega metallic paints, haven't put brush to figures yet , just diy diormama pices and they look ok on them. Is acrylic alright for the figures as well? Haven't got a clue about paint, just picked up in craft shop and hardware stores.:eek:
 
So if you were to reposition an arm, or just repair one that has popped out of a figure's arm socket what do you feel is the best material to glue it back in with?
I have emails from two collectors this morning asking me this question and I'm assuming two-part epoxy will be the answer but if there is a simpler solution I'd rather give the one with the least hassle.
These are minor fixes involving a plug coming out (one arm on a John Jenkins figure and the head from the K&C Gruesome Trophy set has come apart from the hand), no breakage but the original glue didn't hold.
Panel of experts? What do you suggest? :)
 
Shannon Reuss said:
So if you were to reposition an arm, or just repair one that has popped out of a figure's arm socket what do you feel is the best material to glue it back in with?
I have emails from two collectors this morning asking me this question and I'm assuming two-part epoxy will be the answer but if there is a simpler solution I'd rather give the one with the least hassle.
These are minor fixes involving a plug coming out (one arm on a John Jenkins figure and the head from the K&C Gruesome Trophy set has come apart from the hand), no breakage but the original glue didn't hold.
Panel of experts? What do you suggest? :)
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I would suggest using zap a gap glue but be carful not to get any on the painted surface of the figure, just in hole of the arm socket because even though the glue is clear it will be noticable if it gets on the paint.

I,ve used this glue to asseble a lot of metal casting kits doing just this and I,ve never had a problem with this glue. Its the best I have found and works great on plastics also and I,ve also used this stuff to glue many broken things around the house also.
 
Shannon Reuss said:
(one arm on a John Jenkins figure and the head from the K&C Gruesome Trophy set has come apart from the hand
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That's not as much of a problem as having the head removed from the owner's body in the first place :eek::p

I use either cya....sya...cia...errr, superglue, preferably the gel sort, for things like arms in to sockets, to repair clean breaks etc, or, as you say, 2 part epoxy where the end joint would be more vulnerable, e.g. attaching a figure to a base.

Re the paint for K&C figures, I heard that the factories use Vallejo acryllics. I use a mix of Vallejo, Tamiya and Games Workshop acryllics, as I'm too tight to replace the mix of paints I have with just one line. :)

I also have a large selection of Humbrol matt enamels. I tend not to use them much now, but sometimes you can find an exact match for touching up, and since they seem to be pretty indestructable (I've got some tins which are still fine, that must be close to 20 years old), I hang on to them with this in mind.

Simon
 
Not bad, just more talented than most of the rest of us;).
 
redhugh said:
Just checking if anyone has repainted K&C figures before, thinking of 2 winter germans getting shot (from Mine laying surprise), and repainting the bases ,and white helmet and trousers to a camoflage pattern to fit in with my non-snowy dioramas:D
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I have done it and will do it again. Did it to some Napoleonics and Alamo figures posing as Napoleonics. Have fun:) Ain't I a stinker???

The problem with 2 part epoxy is build up of material. Simon is al so correct about the CA and the glossiness. Use a matt coat to mask the shine.
 
redhugh said:
Just checking if anyone has repainted K&C figures before, thinking of 2 winter germans getting shot (from Mine laying surprise), and repainting the bases ,and white helmet and trousers to a camoflage pattern to fit in with my non-snowy dioramas:D
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NO!! NO!!...... Please DON'T DO IT............Well on 2nd thought....... What the heck.......have fun......:cool:
 
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