HELP! Miniature models, Limited Editions

Hi guys,

I sorta guess most of you have some plastic models or limited edition items and I need some help. I have a limited edition noble 6 statue...which my stupid landlord disgracefully poured wall paint over...and didn't tell me.

I've just realised some bits have drops of paint, with a BIG one on top of the blue one...

HOW DO I TAKE IT OFF WITHOUT DAMAGING? :(
I'm so upset/annoyed/sad! :(

Help?

What kind of paint was it? Acrylic interior paint or . . .?

Ahm...I wouldn't know...

It was this:



http://www.polycell.co.uk/products/polycell_one_coat_damp_seal.jsp

A better place to ask this would be on a Warhammer 40k site. This is a problem they deal with from time to time, having some plastic mini's that have to be stripped for various reasons. Before i moved to florida and played GamesWorkshops games once a week i probably even knew the answer, but that was 2001.

hot water and cotton buds would be the first thing i try and delicate brushing, after that a very low paint remover type but again id ask some serious modelersa the question what would you sugest

I'd suggest using a paint thinner product (not a paint stripper) and apply it carefully and only to the unwanted layer of paint, maybe using q-tips. This should allow you to remove one layer of paint at a time without damaging the layer beneath too badly. I'd do this as soon as possible to reduce the staining or discolouration of the paint beneath. You will still need to do some restoration to the original paint layer, but this method should not damage the plastic model.

Quote by Zepari

I'd suggest using a paint thinner product (not a paint stripper) and apply it carefully and only to the unwanted layer of paint, maybe using q-tips. This should allow you to remove one layer of paint at a time without damaging the layer beneath too badly. I'd do this as soon as possible to reduce the staining or discolouration of the paint beneath. You will still need to do some restoration to the original paint layer, but this method should not damage the plastic model.

Thanks guys...Zepari, I'm tempted to try that but I REALLY don't want to damage the original paint :(

I'd highly suggest getting yourself to your local gaming shop. If they sell D&D figurines, either the staff will know what to do, or they will know who will know what to do.