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Hello all,
I've built a couple of vinyl kits before, mostly figures that were designed to hide or disguise seams. But recently I've acquired a few figure kits that will need some extra work to hide the seams. I don't think there will be any major gaps, just seams that shouldn't be as apparent as they would otherwise; anyone who has built the Screamin' Chewbacca or the Dark Horse King Kong and had to deal with the upper/lower torso joint will know exactly what I mean.
So here's my question: What products or techniques can you recommend that will make hiding the seams easier and produce better results? Also helpful would be products that will reinforce and maintain the integrity of the seams as the kit ages and begins to sag a bit. Now, I know nothing is foolproof because of the flexible nature of vinyl kits, but I'm hoping some of you have been building vinyl kits for a while and have discovered products that will withstand the test of time.
Many thanks!!!
I've built a couple of vinyl kits before, mostly figures that were designed to hide or disguise seams. But recently I've acquired a few figure kits that will need some extra work to hide the seams. I don't think there will be any major gaps, just seams that shouldn't be as apparent as they would otherwise; anyone who has built the Screamin' Chewbacca or the Dark Horse King Kong and had to deal with the upper/lower torso joint will know exactly what I mean.
So here's my question: What products or techniques can you recommend that will make hiding the seams easier and produce better results? Also helpful would be products that will reinforce and maintain the integrity of the seams as the kit ages and begins to sag a bit. Now, I know nothing is foolproof because of the flexible nature of vinyl kits, but I'm hoping some of you have been building vinyl kits for a while and have discovered products that will withstand the test of time.
Many thanks!!!