Board Thread:Questions and answers/@comment-33092097-20190609202814/@comment-27306930-20190610002128

Well, "rare" is a relative term. In some countries they're quite hard to find. However I just bought two new XD Stryfes a few weeks ago for $24 each, and they're still available on Prime for $54. The Modulus Stryfe, which is virtually identical, is currently in production. At this point only the original blue Elite Stryfe is somewhat rare difficult to find.

Our brother in arms Christian made his own Stryfe. It's actually much better looking than I thought it would be. He also did some nice internal upgrades. The end result is just awesome ! Please share with Mom & Dad.

So if you're interested in doing something similar, Yellow Krylon Fusion for Plastic is probably the right paint. It's specifically made for painting plastics like ABS. It incorporates a solvent that melds the paint into the surface of the plastic, making it much more durable. Jeez, just listen to me, I sounds like an infomercial 😉

The directions say "No sanding or priming" required. Don't believe it. Use Brite pads or 00 grade steel wool to dull any flat shiny surfaces. Vacuum, then wipe down with a rag and a little rubbing alcohol. If you have cats or dogs, vacuum yourself off too before painting.

Follow the instructions on the can, wait a couple days for the paint to fully harden, then start detailing. In my opinion, Model Master satin/semi-gloss model train paint is the fastest, easiest, most professional brush finish. White might take two coats, but denser colors like orange and black often go on with one coat. Check out my Rayven thread.

Good luck Monkey². Your blaster is gonna look awesome !