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Has anyone seen any Stone Keeper custom pics out there, or attempted it themselves? I’m surprised I haven’t seen more on social media.

Me too. I'd give it a shot but the Red Skull HS / Hydra overcoat combo is just too good.
Howabout Stonekeeper Schmidt with the leftover HS? :)
 
found a used one for around 150usd but has some flaking on the jacket shown below. Any one on this thread can recommend a cost effective way to restore it?

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found a used one for around 150usd but has some flaking on the jacket shown below. Any one on this thread can recommend a cost effective way to restore it?

Wouldn't be perfect but I'd clip off any loose stuff, seal, and coat holes w. some sort of liquid rubber or vinyl repair - even flexible fabric paint.

Or source out a jacket that's close.

For myself I'd grab anyway at $150 if everything else is OK, but I futz and play w. my figs. Was just on E-bay and the mark-ups on most of the Marvel figs at the moment is *insane*. Can't imagine what a sealed Red Skull would go for.:horror
 
found a used one for around 150usd but has some flaking on the jacket shown below. Any one on this thread can recommend a cost effective way to restore it?

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I haven't tried this before, because I haven't had a need to, but you could possibly try using acrylic matte or gloss medium (or a mix) to seal the edges. Acrylic mediums have a much longer life than rubber or vinyl and they do have some flexibility to them, although I wouldn't use it in a joint areas. You'd def want to experiment on an area that's not immediately visible, and use thin coats. Also, be sure to gently clean the surface to remove oils otherwise the medium may not stick well. Again, I haven't tried this, it's just an idea and maybe someone on here with more experience could comment on it.

For a project, close to 20yrs ago, I stretched a black balloon over a Styrofoam ball, and then coated it with layers of back acrylic paint. All this time later it's still intact, which I'm pretty sure would not be the case without those layers of acrylic paint (which is pigment suspended in acrylic medium.)
 
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I just got this guy yesterday. And I am quite the impressed with him. So where does one find a guy body and boots to display him with the coat and fit for his head type? Any help would be really amazing. Thanks ahead of time.
 
I haven't tried this before, because I haven't had a need to, but you could possibly try using acrylic matte or gloss medium (or a mix) to seal the edges. Acrylic mediums have a much longer life than rubber or vinyl and they do have some flexibility to them, although I wouldn't use it in a joint areas. You'd def want to experiment on an area that's not immediately visible, and use thin coats. Also, be sure to gently clean the surface to remove oils otherwise the medium may not stick well. Again, I haven't tried this, it's just an idea and maybe someone on here with more experience could comment on it.

For a project, close to 20yrs ago, I stretched a black balloon over a Styrofoam ball, and then coated it with layers of back acrylic paint. All this time later it's still intact, which I'm pretty sure would not be the case without those layers of acrylic paint (which is pigment suspended in acrylic medium.)

Thank you for the tips. Makes sense I need to seal the edges to prevent it from further peeling and flaking. Though the pictures look otherwise the affected areas are barely noticeable in person. I'll look into using acrylic.
 
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here's an update on the pleather flaking. The flaking is getting worse especially when the out layer is separating from the material underneath. It becomes brittle and cracks at the moment when it wrinkles. I applied some the glossy Mod Podge glue to the areas where the cracking is beginning as well as areas where the pleather has already fallen off. It actually worked great though the surface texture obviously won't match. The Mod podge glue provides a somewhat replacement surface layer where the pleather has fallen off.
 
Looks great to me. Nice work.

Thanks!
Also forgot to mention there will be some inconsistency with the glossy finish (or matte depending on which mod podge you use) so if you go over it with 303 protectant it may help to blend it in a little.
 
Just received this figure today from a fellow board member who was even generous enough to supply an extra body, boots, and stand to display both Schmidt and Red Skull at once. Couldn't be happier. :)

A few pics:

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Very nice Chakor! :clap Still a great figure especially as it's essentially a two-in-one release. :)

Congrats on the pickup! :rock
 
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