This is another one of the small
paintable vinyl figurines put put by Fundimensions back in the 80s. When
I got this, it was already painted. It looked like it had been painted
by a 4 year old (which wouldn't be too outlandish considering who these
were originally marketed to). Anyway, the paint was literally slathered
on this thing like butter on a dinner roll. I undertook the arduous task
of trying to strip off most of the almost 20 year old paint. I originally
tried Easy Off oven cleaner, but that only worked so well. It did soften
the paint so took an X-ACTO to it. The paint was really thick so it came
off in chunks and I just worked my way across the kit. Unfortunately not
everything could be spared so some parts were soft in detail due to built
up paint. I did my best to disguise this with my paint job. I started
by spraying the whole thing with a light coat of Flat White. I then dry brushed
some cream over the clothing to make it stand out from the snow she is
standing on. I then picked out the details. Her boots are Pewter Gray
and Charcoal Gray while her skin is just a Light Flesh and her hair is
a mix of browns. The face was very difficult because this is where the
original paint was thickest and ruined the statue the most. I did my best.
I painted her chest plate with silver gray and red and her gun with black
and silver. I got this kit for just a few dollars. |