I plan on using Tamiya Clear paints to wash some of the glow parts and highlight details...I've never done this before but it seems like it may add definition whether in the daylight or while glowing in the Dark...I'm going to try Tamiya Clear Smoke for starters...wish me luck...(4Hours later)...

Ok...The Tamiya Clear paints are a winner...I started with a light coat of Clear Smoke on the hair and it added resolution and did not inhibit the Glow effect...So I went for Clear Green and Clear Blue on the face , a little heavier along with a coat of clear yellow on the eyes...Some areas fairly heavy coats and lighter on the forhead...just to test the Glow or lack thereof and I'm pleased to say that even on the heavy areas the glow shone through and in the dark the colors only add definition, under Black Light Look Out...incredible...I will try to post pictures later this week, but don't hesitate to experiment... these are acrylics so you can wash them down with water to blend the colors together with relative ease..
Once I'm done I'm going to dullcoat the head as these Clear paints are gloss...I'm having a blast with this experiment :wave:
Mcdee
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You da man Denis!! I'm gonna pay close attention to you technique!!
"Frankie Trek- to boldly wash where no wash has gone before..."

Chris.:)

Denis,

Can't wait to see the effect! I've never used the clear paints before...always wondered how they would look...

MMM

Can't wait to see your results. I've not been a fan of glow kits, but depending on how yours comes out ...

Paul

Continued success...:thumbsup: I'll try to post pics tomorrow :wave:
Mcdee

I suppose I just don't get Glow kits. If you don't paint the glow parts (which defeats the purpose of the glow) with opague paints, what do you do about the seams?

I'd say that if you use the "squish" method for gluing (generous amounts to each piece, let soften, then tightly push parts together), it should scrape and sand down well enough to hide the seams reasonably well.
I can't wait to see how your BF comes out Denis. Kudos mate!!:thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup:

Chris.:)

Glow kits are more a Novelty than anything...for true detail and finished paint ups, the non-glow kits are the way to go...But I thought I'd try to have the best of both worlds by trying the Clear paints on the Glow version so that in daylight the kit has some definition and color as opposed to just the bare glow plastic...and the clear paints do just that. I've also got a few Non glow Big Frankies to render with a more ghoulish finish...As for seams on the Glow version , Moebius did such an awesome job in the manufacturing of this kit that the seams are barely visible, I use Testors glue and coat the entire seam letting a bit squeeze out and wiping smooth with my finger, this glue actually melts the styrene together and the seam is no longer an issue :thumbsup:
Mcdee:)

Man that sounds like a great idea for glow parts for ANY kit. I thought about it,but never tried it myself. Thanks for being our "guinnea pig":p I'm dyin' to see some pics!!!!

Yeah man...repeat what the others have said.....can't wait to see what this looks like....it sounds like a winner!

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OK Guys here are a couple of test shots of just the head and no dull coat yet... I've also run out of Clear Red , and have yet to paint the scars and staples... but you get the idea and it still Glows bright, these pictures really don't do justice to the actual appearance of the kit in either lighting condition. What do you think?:)
Mcdee

It's a little bit difficult to see in the pics Denis. How heavy is it in the creases?
Is it even? Mate, it still glows strongly through the paint. I think you have something here.:thumbsup:
The yellowish green on the forehead and chin look effective. This thing's gonna be cool on Halloween!!
Keep it up mate!!

Chris.:)

I really put a lot in the creases Chris just to see how much it would inhibit the glow, which under glow conditions just added depth and resolution, the painting is no where near complete but I wanted to see how much Clear paint I could get away with and so far it really hasn't stopped the Glow effect...:thumbsup:
Mcdee

Another thing you could try is to lightly flick some 6-800 grit W&D used dry over the raised detail as if drybrushing. The plastic looks like it's a nice pukey light green so it might come up like a highlight....

Chris.:)

Sweet, Denis! I may use Tamiya clears on the Frightening Lightning Nossy! :thumbsup:

I think a simple wash of flat/semiflat black is all that is needed.