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before gluing. I used styrene glue on both pieces that needed to be
joined. Upon assembling I squished the glue out and let it dry …using
it as a filler …then files were used to remove the excess leaving an
invisible seam.
2.) The figure was then primed with a white enamel primer. Next a light
grey acrylic paint was brushed onto the body …then a dry brush
technique was used to apply a pinkish highlight to the high points.
painted ivory …then a little white was applied over some of that.
4.) The suit was painted next with a red acrylic paint.
brushed on to simulate wood grain. The trucks were painted chrome
silver and the wheels were brushed with a rose acrylic paint to
simulate the old composite clay wheels.
6.) The cape was brushed with a dark blue acrylic paint and the “S.F.”
lettering painted white.
8.) I added a filler cap, ruby-red fuel line, and an Accel yellow plug wire
to the gas engine. I scratch built a hand held, remote throttle and
cable assembly for SUPERFINK to operate the skateboard with.
effect.
10.) Finger and toe nails were painted a lighter grey and a thin ivory line
was applied to the nail free edge.
bring up the low area details …and a matte enamel varnish was used to
seal and protect the acrylic paint.
12.) Lastly …I applied a super high gloss clear nail polish to his teeth, lips,
tongue, inner mouth, and eyes for the slick wet look.
Great kit …and I think my favorite one of them all.