New to customizing; here are my first pieces (works in progress)

[Nick Jones]

A couple WIP pics from some projects I'm working on. This is my first foray into serious customizing. Any tips, tricks, or advice would be greatly appreciated. Or, you know, tell me I suck. LOL!

[Captain Atkin]

Looks like a bit of red paint got on She-ra. I would try removing that with hot water or a baby wipe. The swords look awesome. I really like the paint on Skeletor's sword.

[Nick Jones]

Yeah, that red paint was there when I got the head in a box o' parts many moons ago. I just never bothered to try and remove it. Thanks for the kind words about the swords. I put another coat on the Power Sword, and now it's in FF He-Man's possession again. The bone sword now has the base of the handle painted as well. I'll post new pics tomorrow!

[PhantomZodak]

I put another coat on the Power Sword, and now it's in FF He-Man's possession again.

nice! what paint did you use on the sword?

[Nick Jones]

Just plain old Testor's metallic gold and metallic silver acrylic paint.

[Mechanizor]

Nice work, did you ceil the paint with any clear varnish?

[Nick Jones]

Nice work, did you ceil the paint with any clear varnish?

Not yet, I still want to put another coat or two on. Plus I didn't know to do that, so I need to go buy some clear varnish! Here are a couple pics of the swords with their respective owners:

[rothsauce]

First foray looks pretty darn successful to these eyes!

[Guest]

Where does that Skeletor sword come from?

[MrCellophane]

It's the Filmation Skeletor sword and it came with Lizard Man, I believe

[Captain Atkin]

That is the sword that comes with Lizard Man.

[Guest]

Man I need one, think its sold loose on ebay? I know itll be sorta big on my vintage skeletor but i could care less.

[Captain Atkin]

Doubtful that you will find the sword loose on Ebay, but you can buy the Lizard Man with sword for about $25.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/MOTUC-MASTER...4AAOSwa39UwcPI