Help with GAUCHO,

Galacticmonkey · Post by **Galacticmonkey** » 27 Jun 2006 14:21

My girlfriend recently won an e-bay auction for me which included what appears to be a GAUCHO figure in the lot.
Not a problem you may think.
The problem is that the figure was sitting in the turret of a vehicle so only the upper portion was visible, and therefore i have to be prepared that the crotch peice and legs are missing.
What i plan to do if i have to is use the bottom part of Gung-ho to complete the figure, now this is where you the experts in customization may be able to help a complete novice.
What i'd like some advice on is what paint should i use to match the z-force green and finish the black highlights such as boots?
Is it one i can buy from a model shop or would i need to make a new mix, also how would i prepare the legs to be painted?
I used to collect games work shop models so i know you had to put a white prepainted layer on those so the paint adheres but is it the same for the plastics AF figs are made of.
Sorry to ask so many questions as i know some of you guys had to spend alot of time to suss out these secrets, but Gaucho is a pretty important find for me and i'd like him to look good on display, also as i'm using a pretty top notch gung-ho for parts i don't want to ruin him for nothing.
Thanks for looking and reading.
MONKEY

steel bonnet · Post by **steel bonnet** » 27 Jun 2006 16:03

Hey there,

Well you may want to check this link out done by Jimbo (Z force fanatic

LOL)........ http://www.bloodforthebaron.com/phpbb2/ ... .php?t=977

Hopefully this will show you the Z force green that he used for his figures.

ja
Steel Bonnet

The Baron · Post by **The Baron** » 28 Jun 2006 01:42

My Gaucho has a broken crotchpiece too. I had the same thoght but could never find the exact same mold Gung-Ho.

Galacticmonkey · Post by **Galacticmonkey** » 28 Jun 2006 18:34

Thanks for the replies, will take a trip down to the local independant model shop next time i'm in town and see if they have any of that enamel paint (will take a z-force trooper to see if they can match it any closer).
Hopefully Gaucho will be complete but you never know.
By the way Baron if i don't have to customize i may be able to pass that Gung-ho on to you by way of trade or something if your interested.
Any-way i'll let you know how i get on.
Cheers.