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Printed on Elegoo Neptune 3. Primed with 3 layers of high build/filler primer and wet sanded. Painted with Duplicolor Inferno Red/Rust-oleum Metallic Gold. Washed with a diy dark wash. Then coated with semigloss clear.

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[–] [email protected] 11 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)
[–] [email protected] 9 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Looks amazing. I didn't know it was possible to fully hide the layer lines like you've done. How difficult was it to sand?

[–] [email protected] 9 points 1 year ago

Honestly with using high build filler primer it was pretty easy. Really just sanding the primer down to get it even. Did 2 initial coats, little wet sanding to see how it looked, then a 3rd coat and a bit more wet sanding.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 year ago

Beautiful craft

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago

For a moment I thought the nostrils were the eyes and that it has a really big mouth

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago

Great work!

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago

Oh wow, I love your paint work on this!