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    Water Slide Decals

    in Figure Painting and Detailing

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    I haven't had problems with damaging decals with a toothpick.  Of course being patient and careful is the key.

    As for toothpick vs. brush, I know most people use brushes but I use a toothpick for everything.  I've tried many brushes and none if them really worked for me so I don't use them at all.  I find its easier to apply paint, decals, and sealer with a toothpick.  They're cheap, easy to use, and require no cleaning.

    Pressure sticks size

    in Passing and Kicking

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    Another option is to put the receiver on a piece of felt so he doesn't move.  Then allow the defense to pivot unengaged defenders towards the receiver and turn on the board for a set amount of time to represent the ball in flight.  If the defenders get to the immobilized player then they break up the pass.  if not, it's a complete pass,remove the felt, pivot the receiver, and turn on the board to complete the play.

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    Pressure sticks size

    in Passing and Kicking

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    I've toyed with different approaches like more than 3 sticks in different lengths, bigger or smaller targets, or taking into account the (perceived) skill of the QB.  The problem I have with sticks is that they don't allow for a bullet pass - meaning the receiver is open right now. 

    Water Slide Decals

    in Figure Painting and Detailing

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    5 hours ago, Electric Football Hero said:

    The first team I put decals on was Steelers in their home jerseys, and it was very difficult to see the white numbers on the light blue/nearly white cardstock. I had to wear reading glasses and hold the sheet up at an awkward to a bright light source, and even then I couldn't read the numbers; I had to resort to blowing up a picture of the away team (black numbers) decal sheet and blindly assume the numbering was the same. Lots of counting rows and columns. The next team I decaled was Steelers in their away team jerseys, and it was far easier because I could actually see the decals.

    Except for helmet logos, I've found the rest of the decals to be of limited use to me personally (impossible for me to get them off the paper without them curling up and being ruined), so I just paint stripes myself. As far as the numbers go, the front and back jersey numbers are not a problem, but the shoulder numbers can be difficult, even with fine tweezers.

    I'm not sure what kind of decals you're using, but when they curl up, drop them back in the water and they'll usually straighten out.  Then I pick them up with the broad side of my xacto blade and slide them onto the figure with a toothpick.  

    I too have a hard time seeing the white numbers and names on the blue cardstock.  I suggest wearing a headlamp in addition to reading glasses.  It makes a big difference.

    1985 New England Patriots

    in The Showcase – Photo Gallery

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    Thank you for the kind words.  I usually complete the players in batches and by figure type.  For example, I may do all of the C, G, DT at the same time and then move on to the next batch.  To do an 11 man team would take a few hours.  To do a 46-48 man team takes me several weeks because like everyone else out there, life always gets in the way.

    Individual Figures

    in Teams and Figures

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    It would be nice if we could buy individual figures or bags of figures in the same pose.  Right now, the only way to get what you want is to buy more packages of figures.  I have tons of extra guard figures left over from custom projects over the years.  Fortunately the unpainted figures aren't all that expensive.

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