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I have a Skyhammer Annihilation Force, but I want to repaint the models in a different color. I don't think the Space Marines will be a problem. But, has anyone successfully stripped a Drop Pod? Seems like it would be incredibly difficult to do, but if anyone has any suggestions or pointers on how to strip a Drop Pod, I'd be happy to hear them.

Thanks

SG

Buy a cheap plastic paint bucket at Home Depot, with a lid. Buy a gallon of Super Clean or Purple Power. Insert Drop Pod, pour in liquid. Wait overnight and attack with an old tooth brush. Repeat as necessary.

Yep, and wear gloves.

 Todosi wrote:
Buy a cheap plastic paint bucket at Home Depot, with a lid. Buy a gallon of Super Clean or Purple Power. Insert Drop Pod, pour in liquid. Wait overnight and attack with an old tooth brush. Repeat as necessary.

In my experience, the bristles of a toothbrush aren't quite rigid enough to get the paint off (I use Simple Green). Usually, I use a something like a brush used on dishes. Unfortunately, that can't fit inside the Drop Pod.

SG

When I use Super Clean a toothbrush has been enough, but I might leave stuff for a day or two. Heck with the ultrasonic on smaller miniatures the spray nozzle on my sink takes it all off. However I have much better results on metal than plastic.

Maybe leave it soaking for a week.

I recommend it to everyone and people ignore me but try LA's Totally Awesome. Its a yellow cleaner you can get at the dollar store. (Its an as seen on tv product). At a dollar a liter its the cheapest stuff out there. I leave things about 48 hours and use a toothbrush and strips super well. I have done whole pods several times in a large home depot bucket.