Topic: Another Pleo Makeover #4 a work in progress (Read 11854 times)

RedwoodsMama · « **Reply #25 on:** March 16, 2011, 01:28:37 AM »

Hi , I am so sorry to hear about Lance's paint, I do know from past experiences that acrylic paint did not work on NOva it did dry, flake and took forever to remove . This is why I am now usin a Oil paint on my Makeovers and I am having very good success so far no cracking, fading or flaking and it does not seem to be damaging in anyway, and best of all, it is quick drying and safe to use on Rubber.

Before finding this paint, I used Glass chalk for simple touch ups on love spots and it is cheap and easy to use. You do need to reapply but it will not damage the Pleo, I am hesitant to give out the name of the exact paint brand I am using as I do not want to be responsible for anyone else's Pleo and if damage occurs. I have not done an entire body yet, like the one you did on Lance, but smaller areas on my Pleos. My next Makeover will be a more complete body paint and Untill I do that I do not want to say how well it works. I am sure it will work well from what I have seen on my three so far, with no restriction in movement of the tail or neck so far and it looks very good and I document things all the time. More later.

RWM

Superperson · « **Reply #26 on:** March 16, 2011, 01:35:27 AM »

thanks for the repky.
I will try the oil. but instead of jumping right into a full budy coverage ill just do 2 segments of his tail, to see if it will handle the bending of it. Dont worry if it goes bad i wont balme you

poor lance. when i was finally done rubbing his paint off i turned him on. he got sick

dont blame him. i have done alot of painting and scraping in the last 24 hours.

Crewella · « **Reply #27 on:** March 16, 2011, 04:43:46 AM »

Oh dear, I'm really sorry you had to take the red paint off. I thought Lance looked rather fabulous - I liked the sandy colour you had used for the pattern especially. It looked great with the red.

I bought some acrylic inks to try out, because I know that's what the SFX companies tend to use on the latex models they make. I'll try a touch-up and report back - apparently the colour goes more opaque when they dry.

Superperson · « **Reply #28 on:** March 16, 2011, 11:12:33 AM »

sounds like a plan. hope it works out.

let me know how it goes!

RedwoodsMama · « **Reply #29 on:** March 16, 2011, 04:29:56 PM »

Ok, I have a little surprise, I have one more makeover to show, not complete, but this one is what I call a "fantasy pleo " makeover, When you see the colors I think you can figure it out. There are lots of other shots, but these are just two to give you an idea of the coloring of this one. Different than my other ones so far and the most Fantasy for sure but fun still.

More details...

RedwoodsMama

Oh, the green bandages is because this pleo has a broken neck and the original bandage is blue so I used greeen to wrap to make it blend in better. I think it looks better than blue which was very distracting

PWOKristy · « **Reply #30 on:** March 16, 2011, 04:31:49 PM »

It reminds me of a chameleon. lol

RedwoodsMama · « **Reply #31 on:** March 16, 2011, 04:33:08 PM »

Kristy, you are right, I was thinking Gecko or something similiar which is different!
RWM

latrine · « **Reply #32 on:** March 16, 2011, 04:44:37 PM »

Wow.. amazing Job!!!! I can't believe it.. it looks like it came from the factory like that! You must be a really good painter

- Sarah

RedwoodsMama · « **Reply #33 on:** March 16, 2011, 05:03:04 PM »

Hi Sarah, I must admit I have an addiction I think to Pleo Painting, I will only use it on a Pleo that is old or falling apart and since I have adopted so many that are "not perfect", it is just a co-incidence that they happen to get a Makeover. Thanks I appreicate it that nobody has made fun of my makeovers yet. I do appreicate it so does this little guy.
I think Innovo may think I was crazy if they saw my work! RedwoodsMama

kat · « **Reply #34 on:** March 16, 2011, 05:58:56 PM »

I think he looks lovely! The perfect pleo tiger or gecko.

Is that little 45?
I love all the new looks you have been creating.

Crewella · « **Reply #35 on:** March 16, 2011, 06:25:31 PM »

I first thought 'coleus leaf', but he does look like a gecko!!!

I do like that pattern and colour - you could call him 'Gordon Gekko'!

RedwoodsMama · « **Reply #36 on:** March 16, 2011, 06:37:25 PM »

Kat You are 100% Correct. ;)That is Little 45, the poor little guy has his tail bandaged or it will fall off and also on his underside one patch( though not nearly as bad as Patches) but I thought why not give him a Makeover as well. I just wish I had a better way of covering up his neck, but this will have to do for now.

With 45 there is not much you could do to make him any worse it was either no paint of something totally different so I thought go for it, and this fits his personality. He is a survivor like the Tiger, and has many scars to show it. He is not wanting to give up and go extinct, a lot like Pleos, so I thought of Tigers and Geckos and the colors I had available and it just came to me.
I had to remove a little of his old paint and it took a little elbow grease but nothing terrible cause the last paint was not acrylic, (I learned that lesson with Nova's first Makeover, not to ever use Acrylic paint again, it takes forever and ever to remove every last bit and dries out the skin too!) I will let you in on a secret too, I only did half of Little 45's body and that way If I didn't like it, I could see what it was like before hand and a little easier to remove right away. I figure Pleos only have so much life left in them and when they are scarred little bodies like Poor Little 45, ( and Patches too!) give it your best shot and go for it, there is not too much to lose and you can allways cover them up with clothes if you do not like the end result.
He has the coloring of a tiger but more of the Gecko with his head patterns. I could have made his body bold and for sure like a tiger, but he still is a Pleo and wanted him to not look too far out there so people would still know he is a Pleo.
Unless I hear a lot of negative comments, I will finish the other side of his body and then post the whole results, but I am in no hurry, another few days is nothing big. He has waited months to get a Makeover and I had to Hit while the "fire was hot" so to speak if you know what I mean, When the "creative juices " are burning in me, I know to go for it, as too many other things can come up and delay everything, I do like his face, it is different than any other Pleo I have seen.

RedwoodsMama

RedwoodsMama · « **Reply #37 on:** March 16, 2011, 06:41:20 PM »

Very cute and clever name Crewella,

I must admit I have never heard of a Coleus leaf so will have to look that one up! Thanks for the comments and input.I do appreciate it.( and I know Little 45 will like hearing what others think of his new look.)
RWM

Crewella · « **Reply #38 on:** March 16, 2011, 06:52:50 PM »

You'll know the plant, RWM - maybe you call it something else? I think it's one that cats don't like!

http://houseplantsreviews.com/Coleus/

RedwoodsMama · « **Reply #39 on:** March 16, 2011, 06:56:06 PM »

Crewella, Thanks NOw I recognize this plant though I think I have seen the same pattern in slightly different colors, Thanks for giving me the link. He would blend in quite well among these plants. RWM

Crewella · « **Reply #40 on:** March 16, 2011, 07:08:28 PM »

I thought you would! I do think you should finish him as well - it's a great pattern and it's nice to see something completely different.

saratogaspringer · « **Reply #41 on:** March 16, 2011, 08:11:20 PM »

WOW, RWM! Little 45 looks awesome! Now I don't know what makeover I like better....Nova or Little 45! I really like all the different colors in this one. You need to take a picture of him with the plant Crewella mentioned. That would be really neat. Truly a work of art. I think I have mentioned this show before that my daughter watches on PBS. It is called Dinosaur Train and the dinos on that cartoon are all different colors of the rainbow. I don't know why, but all of these different colors coming out reminds me of the dinos on that show. You are very creative. I wish I had the patience to paint like you do. I can't wait to see Little 45 completed in that color! You may have some jealous Pleos on your hands when the rest of them see Little 45!

RedwoodsMama · « **Reply #42 on:** March 17, 2011, 12:29:27 AM »

Hi Saratoga, I will have to find that plant and take some photos, good idea. once the rain stops here... I like children's t.v shows esp shows that are on channels like PBS, I will have to see if I can find that show you are talking about. As for which Makeover is better, they are completly different. Nova has a more pale palette and Little 45 has more vivid colors, so they are on opposite ends of the rainbow too. Too me it is like comparing vanilla ice cream and a really rich Cheesecake, They each have their own unique taste but both are delicious!
I am so glad that you approve of Little 45's new look. I will finish it sometime soon, I need to take more photos before I complete it, I like a lot of before and after shots so I can remember where he came from. Little 45 will be glad to know that there are some admirers of his out there.

RedwoodsMama

latrine · « **Reply #43 on:** March 17, 2011, 04:30:14 PM »

I really hope you complete little 45 that way as well.. it looks amazing. And your giving him more life back!! Just like I'm trying to do with Patches (with much help from Kat!) And I think if Innvo looked at your guys they would say: 'Hmmmm'
Lyssa's paint is starting to peel.. maybe one day I can paint her too look like a real Goddess of Rage! Should I use real blood?

And Superperson, I'm so sorry your paint came off.. it looked awesome..

Best of luck, have fun!!

- Sarah

latrine · « **Reply #44 on:** March 20, 2011, 10:58:42 AM »

I was wondering, these are all ugobe Pleos, right? I would imagine that's why the color stays on better, because of the skin texture being rougher.. I assume on an RB it wouldn't work because of the smooth skin?

They look great though..

- Sarah

PWOKristy · « **Reply #45 on:** March 20, 2011, 12:39:54 PM »

If the warranties out, I see no problem at all with repainting Innvo Pleos.

RedwoodsMama · « **Reply #46 on:** March 20, 2011, 12:49:53 PM »

Sarah, you are right, these are all Ugobe Models, I would never ever do it on a Pleo Rb, they are brand new !

You are right the Ugobe Models do have a different texture and I think it takes the paint better. I will be trying to finish Little 45 today, the other side I didn't do,plus adding some red highlights, ( very little) to some of the outlines. I will post the results when I do, I am also in the first stages of hatching my new baby, so my time is going to be divided today, among usual Sunday, Weekend things.
Kristy, you are right, as far as I have seen if the warranty is out , you can go for it also and Innvo Pleos and Ugobes both have the same skin texture so they are a perfect model to paint also.

Thanks for the comments.
RedwoodsMama

MariaOcean · « **Reply #47 on:** March 21, 2011, 05:34:44 AM »

I think saratogaspringer is talking about Boris or Buddy $:-\$

RedwoodsMama · « **Reply #48 on:** April 06, 2011, 06:45:05 PM »

What can I say,

I admit it I am guilty. I can try to lay the blame on MS . NOva and the gang, that they were forced into a painting party with MS. Nova and a whip in her hand lashing out at the Pleo masses to get out of a nice cozy warm box ( bed) and get into my hidden paint supplies.( or so I thought..LOL) and they gave her an updated Spring Makeover. ( love is in the air it appear...

) but I can't let Major Tom, Argyle.( being blind is no excuse...he is the Mastermind after all...) Little 45, Argyles Cousin, Gold Hatch, Talons little Ugobe Pleo, and the rest, but the truth is....it is me,,, I have a terriblel secret and I can't keep it under wraps anymore.

I am known from my high school days as "the Made Painter", and the poor unsuspecting Pleos, if they lose some paint, some uncontrollable urge comes over me and I can't control it. Even my husband has been kept from this terrible secret, only to find me late at night hiding behind closed doors, to open it with flashlight in hand....

to catch me hovering above an unsuspecting MS. Nova about to add new color.......I allways have another story, putting her away quickly less my secret get out, but I feel like a robot with no control. Some hidden force is making me do it, and I have to come clean and out in the open, I can't hide behind closed door anymore. I have to say with my head held high. ( "yes, I am the mad Painter from the Redwoods...". There I feel better I confess to this terrible sin.

Oh, and MS.NOva is sporting a new neckbrace and foot brace as well.

More details...

come on now, there are bound to be other sinners out there just waiting to confess to the same crime, come out in the open, it is a releif at last!

RedwoodsMama

PWOKristy · « **Reply #49 on:** April 06, 2011, 07:12:26 PM »

lol You're the only 1 with a/the actual paint that works Redwoods.

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