Sloppy lookin team.

[Taylor]

If my Vikings team turns out fairly poorly, how can I cover up my mistakes and make them look more professional. Do I have to repaint them or can I just simply take time to fix them. I think the paint would be too thick when covering up. So if I can thin it out a little, but so it won't scratch off that would be great. Also if anyone knows how to drybrush please post it here.
Thanks for any answers
Michael

[markee]

Hi Michael,

I am Coach Francis. My reccomendation would bbe to start over. You are correct in that painitng over previous paint work will turn out to thick. A big plus in starting over and fresh is that you get better and better evry time that you try..
After painting, you need to get your hands on good decal sets. If you want to this and if your parrents give you the OK to do so. Buzz me back and I will stear you to a good decal maker. He can do a sheet of decals that will really make your team look like the real Vikings. He can do current and the Vikings of the past. A good decal sheet costs about $30.00. With these decals you can do both home and away. Good Haiti repros and Buzz Ball figures can be purchsed on E-Bay.
Good luck and if I or any of the other coaches can help keep reaching out.

[RavennaAl]

Mike, how many coats of paint are you talking about? I have several teams that have been re-painted a few times. They look fine, but the extra coats of paint do add some weight to the figures. You should become a MFCA member so that you can get the Tweak magazine. The next few issues will have some basic painting tips for beginning painters that will show you how to straighten out crooked stripes and fix logos. Stay away from decals. Those things will steal your soul!

[jeff]

sent you a pm. I have a electric gridiron figure you might want that is painted up in Vikings colors and dry brushed !

Hey Coach,
Take your time and don't rush. Patience... The more you paint the
better you will get. You may be anxious to finish so you can play a
game. Don't worry about it. Everybody makes mistakes but that's how
you learn.

[Taylor]

Just, what would you (anyone else) do if you made simple mistakes, like painting a little bit over a line where it is white. Or other things.

What I've learned from these guys in the forum:

1) Paint your flesh tones first. I've painted using a flesh tone primer first
and not using one at all. I don't see a difference, but I'm sure it helps
with your finishing coat adhering to the firgure.

2) Like I told you before patience. If you rush anything you do it doesn't
always come at as well as taking your time.

3) Lighter colors first then your dark colors. It's easier to touch up.

4) Good brushes and experiment with using them. I bought a set from wall
mart, about $7.00. The more you paint and familiarize yourself with the
brushes and how to manipulate them, you will be surprised what detail
you can accomplish.

5) Don't get disheartened. Even if you don't see you're getting better
you are!

6) HAVE FUN!!!

One last thing, I'm 47 soon to be 48, and I returned to MF this past XMAS.
I'm painting my second team, the Dolphins. They DO NOT and I mean DO
NOT look as good as my first try the Chiefs. My figures don't come close to
looking as clean and sweet as most of these guys. You probably have the edge on me. Don't sweat it!

As painting over your lines, keep a napkin or rag handy. If you make a mistake wipe off the excess or all the paint. If some of the pigment remains
let it dry, paint over it and start again.

Get em, Coach!