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    Does anybody sell/make Starship Trooper kits?

    I really only need a Starship Trooper style helmet, but a whole kit wouldn't be bad.
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    A Handful of Joes - WIP

    Just a semi-random handful of Joes I work on from time to time. Not very committed to finishing them. Duke, Beachhead, Clutch, and Flint Duke is made from: Head - Duke v42 Webgear - Duke v42 Body - Stalker v13 Shoes - Duke v33 Beachhead is made from: Beachhead v15 Goggles -...
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    Is there a way to dull paint?

    I can't find any non-glossy red acrylic hobby paint anywhere in town. But I do have 2 different shades of glossy red. Is there a way to give it a duller sheen without compromising the color, texture, and ability to bond to surfaces? (ie, I don't want it to look grainy or clumpy) I found an...
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    Started working on Arzach

    I'm also hoping to make his pterodactyl.
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    1:18 Scale Papo Velociraptor

    Overhauled Papo's velociraptor. 1. Reposition the left leg to improve balance. 2. Remove tail. 3. Attach tail from Jurassic Park raptor toy. 4. Blend the scales between the 2 different toys by sculpting. 5. Paint every single surface except the inside of the mouth. 6. Voila. This...
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    1:1 scale Fossilized Velociraptor Claw Plaque

    Had I worked consistently, the claw would have taken 2 to 3 days to make. But I took my sweet ass time, and it wound up taking a couple years. Yes, years. The claw was 98% finished a couple years ago, and then I gave it the finishing touches a few days ago. Anyway, it was cut, carved, and filed...
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    How flexible is styrene?

    Would it be feasible to bend styrene to make brush guards? If not, how would you go about making brush guards for a 1:18 scale vehicle. There are a lot of rounded bends involved.
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    Where can I order plastic stickers?

    Anybody know of a place that makes hi-res plastic stickers? Preferably the really thin kind. I don't want any of those biodegradable ones. Not worth the money, since they can't stand up to anything. Starting to prep the logo.
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    Is there a way to strip powder coats?

    Is there a sensible way of stripping powder coats, without outsourcing it to a body shop? They're not likely to accept a die-cast model anyway.
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    Pulling limbs

    When pulling out elbows or ankles, it takes some doing. I've had almost a 100% success rate with this. But recently, I tried pulling out a Clone Trooper's ankle, and the peg stretched into a useless noodle. My first, and so far only limb pull failure. That pissed me off. Go.
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    Halo 2's Brute Chieftain Tartarus in Reach style

    Work in Progress