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Thank you for the reply. The Rustoleum satin clear coat can go over the Tamiya acrylic paint with no issues/problems ? Bob

Hello All, I will soon be starting the painting process and had planned on using Tamiya acrylics (primarily because I have used them before airbrushing and have a bunch). Just wondering if they are durable enough ? I would not mind buying a different brand for this project if that is...

Thank you both for the information ! Bob

Hi All, I just want confirm that the knee darts should face straight ahead, and not as pictured here (held flush on the surface of the block on the knee pad) ? To get them to face forward is it best to add an angled shim to the block, or countersink them into the block ? Thanks. Bob

Thank you both for the replies. I have been watching the videos by Blaidon Props on painting. They were very helpful. Bob

Thanks Fettastic .... that will save me a step. Also, what is the best glue/adhesive for bonding the two halfs of the knee armor pieces together ? (they are some sort of plastic, got them from IOA). Thanks. Bob

I will be using this method .... thanks for sharing it !!! Question: The posts on the pins I received are 10mm (3/8 inch) long. Is this long enough to go through the vest with the backs attached ..... or should I look for pins with longer posts ? I was also considering gluing a small round...

Hi All, I’m about to start painting my Boba Fett ROTJ armor and have printed most of the templates. Is the preferred painting method to spray each color individually (I would assume starting with the silver). And then mask the silver, paint the next color, mask again, and paint the next...

Thanks ToEleven !

Thanks superjedi !

Thanks guys !

Hi all, Looking (again) for the list/recommendations for Tamiya Colors for ROTJ armor and helmet. I stumbled upon one in this website .... but I forgot to bookmark/save it. Thanks. Bob

Thanks guys ! Bob

Hi all, New member here .... with an order placed for armor. For the symbols on the chest armor, shoulder armor, and jet pack, are most painted on (using templates and liquid mask), or, made from vinyl, or made from water-slide decals ? If water-slide decals are available, I would probably...

Thanks guys.