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Old 02-26-2009, 05:09 AM   #1
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Great job Ed !!! You did an amazing job on the paint and epoxy. I don,t think you have to worry about how it swims, you throw it in at the run, it will get chewed. Its so pretty, i'd eat it. Also looking forward to seeing your next creation! Pictorial
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Old 02-26-2009, 08:24 AM   #2
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Old 02-26-2009, 08:45 AM   #3
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Thanks and nice job. Now you got me thinking...

Plugs Rule
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Old 02-26-2009, 09:25 AM   #4
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I'm curious to see how you make your eyes.
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Old 02-26-2009, 07:55 PM   #5
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FANTASTIC PLUG WORK
GOOD LUCK GOOD PLUGGIN

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Old 02-26-2009, 08:06 PM   #6
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The eyes

Are cat eyes and the ones I have are painted.

The first step is to remove the paint on the back. I use acetone
(PLEASE READ THE WARNINGS ON THE CAN)
and do this outside using paper towel with small amount of
acetone I try not to get it on the front because it wants to
melt the plastic and will cause hazing (will fix). This is what I get.

The next step is to dab small amount on the back
(small is key it will be magnified) of the secondary color
in this case gold. After that I stick the eyes in plumbers
putty front down to protect the front from paint. I then
spray the back with chrome spray can paint.

The one on the left(haze) shows how the eye looks after painting the
one on the right shows the eye after being fixed. Holding the eye
I move heat over it while watching closely so I don't over
heat it don't rush it take your time but keep passing the heat
over it and it will turn crystal clear again.
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Old 02-26-2009, 09:46 PM   #7
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That eye is alive!

Keep it going.
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Old 03-02-2009, 12:19 AM   #8
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Woww...Great step-by-steps and plug pics.

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