Episode #239: Adam from ACToyDesign Returns to Talk Toys Part 2
https://archive.org/download/podcast239_202003/Podcast%20239.mp3
This week, we have another special episode – Adam from ACToyDesign and the IG account @mom_gave_them_away returns for a followup since his last appearance in October to discuss toys and toy making!
Adam’s modding tips:
-Wash your figure with soap and water if you are intending to work on it. This will remove oils that happen to be on the plastic.
-Lighter fluid may be worth using if the figure is old and been handled a lot and has a lot of oil on the surface. If the plastic is starting to break down, as resort, you can try some lighter fluid (maybe test it on a small spot first), to see if that will get rid of the stickiness.
-Magnifying glasses (or reading glasses) may help you see details closer (I have tried this – it does work).
Here’s what I was working on while this episode was going on – the body of Kit Secord from the Rocketeer cartoon, and below was the paint job Adam was working on for the custom Voltron figure he was commissioned for. You can find many more on his Patreon page below.
Check out ACToyDesign on Patreon.
If you enjoy Star Wars, check out his new show, I Have Spoken!
Check out the second part of this conversation next week!
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As always, thanks for listening!
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