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The 33rd Figure Remodeling Contest

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When you have decided what kind of scene you want to realize, you have to make it. The purpose of this presentation is to introduce the basic techniques that will allow you to complete your project. For more advanced techniques, we advise you refer to books and magazines.

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Easy remodeling

First, you can use a figure in a different situation without modifying its pose. Putty is then used to make various accessories and paint gives your figure a completely different and unique look.

Used kit: U.S. Gun and Mortar Team (ITEM 35086)

1.
The backpack comes from a different kit and straps are made with epoxy putty.
After the addition of a rope and paint your model is complete.

2.
The cliff is then made with styrofoam which has been covered with paper mache to recreate the stone effect.

Intermediate remodeling

Still without modifying the pose, you can use putty to change your figure's clothes to make your figure even more realistic. You can also put you figure in a different angle to give it a unique appearance.

Used kit: U.S. Gun and Mortar Team (ITEM 35086)

1.
The pose of the figure has not been modified but the baseball glove and the hair has been recreated with epoxy putty. The angle of the figure has also been modified.
Will this be a nice play? The player dives to catch a fly ball.

2.
Putty has also been used to recreate the baseball uniform characteristics. The cap comes from a different kit.

Tamiya Epoxy Putty, perfect for figure remodeling.

Tamiya Epoxy Putty (Quick Type)
Tamiya Epoxy Putty (Quick Type)
(ITEM 87051)

Will dry in 5-6 hours, Tamiya Epoxy Putty (quick Type) is perfectly adapted for modifying figure poses. You can easily obtain slight or complete modification of your figure's attitude.

Tamiya Epoxy Putty (Smooth Surface)
Tamiya Epoxy Putty (Smooth Surface)
(ITEM 87052)

Tamiya Epoxy Putty (Smooth Surface) dries in 12 hours to leave time to model your desired form. The Smooth Surface type epoxy putty will let your imagination take form.

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Easy remodeling
First, you can use a figure in a different situation without modifying its pose. Putty is then used to make various accessories and paint gives your figure a completely different and unique look. Used kit: U.S. Gun and Mortar Team (ITEM 35086)
1. The backpack comes from a different kit and straps are made with epoxy putty.		After the addition of a rope and paint your model is complete.
2. The cliff is then made with styrofoam which has been covered with paper mache to recreate the stone effect.

Intermediate remodeling
Still without modifying the pose, you can use putty to change your figure's clothes to make your figure even more realistic. You can also put you figure in a different angle to give it a unique appearance. Used kit: U.S. Gun and Mortar Team (ITEM 35086)
1. The pose of the figure has not been modified but the baseball glove and the hair has been recreated with epoxy putty. The angle of the figure has also been modified.		Will this be a nice play? The player dives to catch a fly ball.
2. Putty has also been used to recreate the baseball uniform characteristics. The cap comes from a different kit.

Tamiya Epoxy Putty, perfect for figure remodeling.
	Tamiya Epoxy Putty (Quick Type) (ITEM 87051) Will dry in 5-6 hours, Tamiya Epoxy Putty (quick Type) is perfectly adapted for modifying figure poses. You can easily obtain slight or complete modification of your figure's attitude.
	Tamiya Epoxy Putty (Smooth Surface) (ITEM 87052) Tamiya Epoxy Putty (Smooth Surface) dries in 12 hours to leave time to model your desired form. The Smooth Surface type epoxy putty will let your imagination take form.