rocketsan22 Posted September 29, 2003 Share Posted September 29, 2003 Does anyone know if the baseball caps can be removed (ie. two piece heads)? Or are they molded to the head as one piece? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amazin1 Posted September 29, 2003 Share Posted September 29, 2003 Don't know about the baseball ones, but I would assume so... football ones can't come off... but the facemasks and chinstrap you can... if you're patient... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocketsan22 Posted September 29, 2003 Author Share Posted September 29, 2003 Don't know about the baseball ones, but I would assume so... football ones can't come off... but the facemasks and chinstrap you can... if you're patient...Sure football helmets can be removed! Just remove the entire head, put it in a bowl of water and nuke it on high for two minutes. Helmet should peel right off... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cianfrocco Posted October 5, 2003 Share Posted October 5, 2003 The baseball hats are molded on as one piece. I suppose you could saw it off or something, but they are hard to cut straight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coltsfan16 Posted October 5, 2003 Share Posted October 5, 2003 all the helmets come off, but i have ruin a figurine or two trying to get the cap off.the best way i have found is to boil some water and put the figurine in a dish, pour the boiling water in and let it sit for a minute or two, then pull everything off/apart. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocketsan22 Posted October 5, 2003 Author Share Posted October 5, 2003 Yep, boil and start from the back with a pick of some sort, you have to work the caps off slowly, then pop it off the top base which needs to have some boiling water leaked in to aid the rlease. Donot pull from the front or you will snap the brim. Used this method to create my own Clemens Red Sox alternate, not paying $100+ to buy one...used Clemens noggin' with Derek Lowe's cap and body... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cianfrocco Posted October 6, 2003 Share Posted October 6, 2003 I've tried taking a few peices off like arms and heads, but what is the best way to get it back in? I know about hot water making the plastic soft, but you can't exactly do that with the paint and everything on it. The knob is obviously bigger than the hole, so it doesn't just pop back in.Also, what are your experiences with changing the shape of the figures? I've done a little by chipping away with an exacto knife to make current style baggy baseball pants into 70's style stirrup pants, and clay to add textures, but I haven't always had the best results. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocketsan22 Posted October 6, 2003 Author Share Posted October 6, 2003 I've tried taking a few peices off like arms and heads, but what is the best way to get it back in? The knob is obviously bigger than the hole, so it doesn't just pop back in.Also, what are your experiences with changing the shape of the figures? ...I haven't always had the best results.I understand your frustration with having a big knob. Most of us just trim the ball joint off (ouch) and glue it back into place once you slide the shaft in (that sounds disgusting...sorry). Face it, these aren't action figures to really be played with, so gluing them in place works just fine. In regards to altering the shape, it's totally possible. Check out this link to see what's possible:http://www.customsbyjomo.com/images/JAMF79/MikeWebster.jpg Matt who did this piece is by far the most talented customizer of Mcfarlane figures (in my worthless opinion). His work is awesome, customsbyjomo.com has tutorials if you go to the main page. I have found that a Dremel is your best friend, and while I am new to this, it's easy to pick up and I've learned a lot from asking and observing their art. I'm in the process of hacking apart a Mike Piazza figure to custom make a Clemens Beaning Piazza which I am super happy with. It's a lot of hacking, molding, and finding the right parts (or altering them) from other figures. I have a tool box full of extra and spare parts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spyboy1 Posted October 6, 2003 Share Posted October 6, 2003 I understand your frustration with having a big knob.:laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coltsfan16 Posted October 7, 2003 Share Posted October 7, 2003 if i can be of any help to anybody, please let me know. you can email me (see below), or IM/AIM me at amk1616.here is a Roberto Clemente i did a little while ago. it was originally a-rod, there was a pretty good amount of sculpty and dremil work on this custom.i have been customizing figurines for over a year now, and have done well over 100 in that time. i may not be "the greatest", but, i do know a lot of the tricks of the trade. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sc49erfan15 Posted October 7, 2003 Share Posted October 7, 2003 Now I really want to do one of these...might be a good idea to start with an SLU or two first though because they're cheaper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cianfrocco Posted October 8, 2003 Share Posted October 8, 2003 What kind of sculpty putty/clay do you use? I have tried using basic non-baking, self hardening clay from a craft store, but it always cracks and flakes off unless I pile it on. When I just want to add a little bit of texture, like making baggy pants for a Clemente-era uniform, what is the best way to go? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocketsan22 Posted October 8, 2003 Author Share Posted October 8, 2003 What kind of sculpty putty/clay do you use? I have tried using basic non-baking, self hardening clay from a craft store, but it always cracks and flakes off unless I pile it on. When I just want to add a little bit of texture, like making baggy pants for a Clemente-era uniform, what is the best way to go?I use Tamiya epoxy clay as it works awesome, no mess, and suuuper easy to mold, drying time is a bit longer, but no ripples or cracks and dries hard as a rock...here's a great tutorial for adding "material" to figures...http://www.customsbyjomo/KleenexSleeves.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coltsfan16 Posted October 9, 2003 Share Posted October 9, 2003 i wish i could find the name of the stuff i use, but i through away the box. it is a self drying clay that you mix together. it runs about 10.00 for two tubes (you mix them together). i have never been big on the tissue method, this stuff is great. it dries overnight and is as hard as a brick, never cracks or chips, and it can be sanded.you can use the stuff that bakes dry, but be carefull because the heat from the oven will warp the figurine itself Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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