📖 [Rolife Journey] Starting a new project - classic carousel

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Now that the cuckoo is finished, I can start a new project. My daughter was allowed to choose and chose the classic carousel (carousels are her absolute favorite) :smiling_face_with_three_hearts:

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I’ve opened the box and see that many of the parts are already painted. I want to repaint it to better match the swing ride I painted earlier. 👍 [ROKR DIY & Creativity] Swing ride done - #26 by Liset I’ll have to sand the pieces before painting them.

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Now I’m wondering what the best way to paint this plastic sheet is: sand it first, then apply a primer, and then paint. Does anyone have any tips?

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it’s a nice kit. Enjoy and have fun

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Have fun :tada:

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No tips sorry. But knowing you, it will be fabulous when you’ve finished.

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Ahhh you’re undertaking another massive project Liset! :pink_heart: I’m excited to follow your journey again because this will probably end up being another piece I want to steal! :laughing:

I have absolutely zero clues when it comes to painting so I guess we will have to wait for Nita hahaha. :smiling_face_with_sunglasses:

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Thank you @ThaoNguyen @Levomini and @Suzanne_Jones i made a little start but have to go to my work soon :wink:

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Haha I think this is going to take some time again indeed :wink: the safe is too small for another build so I think I’ll have to buy a bigger safe :zany_face: I’ll wait until @Nita_Davis is awake, I think it’s the middle of the night at her place

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I still haven’t try to paint plastic sheets. Sorry, I can’t give you an advice. :< But I know you’ve done so many pretty projects before. I know you can do it. :pink_heart:

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It’s a nice kit! I’ve built this one in a couple of evenings. It’s also very satisfying to make, and definitely bigger than you would expect. Enjoy the process! Can’t wait to see how you decide to paint it.

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That’s a nice kit. Enjoy and we are looking forward for the finish product.

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You’ll do a great job I’m sure.

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Yes. You want to lightly scuff it using like 400g sandpaper or you will see scratches. I did pray a bonding primer on my teacup backdrop banners…but I don’t really think you should need it. I have painted other things without using a primer. You just want to make sure it is dust free after sanding. Maybe wipe it quickly with a bit of rubbing alcohol. I can’t wait to see your colors for this one!

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Maybe you could turn some pieces inside out so you don’t have to sand. I find acrylic paint layers over other colors really well.

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Oh noooo! :weary_cat:

Yeah Nita would know. I reckon you just need to sand and paint but maybe there’s extra steps. I’ll try and take notes for when I decide to start painting anything like this. :pink_heart:

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I’m pretty excited to see how this turns out since you tend to pick amazing colors!

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Thank you @serenebliss_23 :hugs:You gave me some hope again :wink: I tried to paint this material at the melody tree, but it turned out really ugly so I’m a bit afraid to paint it now

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I saw this kit at the Robotime store here in the Netherlands, and it’s definitely bigger than I thought. It’ll probably take me a bit longer, since I plan to paint it, but I still need to see if it works.

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Thank you @Nita_Davis :hugs: I will try it this way and keep my fingers crossed that it will work :wink: I tried to paint this material on the melody tree, but it turned out really ugly. So I’m a little afraid to try it again.

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Thank you for your help :hugs: I’m going to test it on a piece of the sheet first before I actually start painting it

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And once again I have to prepare myself for another work of art by our talented Dutchwoman :face_with_hand_over_mouth: Have fun dear!

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