Aztek Dummy Question

[scaddude]

After all these years, I've finally decided to give aztec templates a try. I just found a video from 4 years ago warning about the incredible stickiness of Aztek Dummy. So, I was curious: Is this still the case? Have they improved or should I move on? I was looking at their sets for all the Enterprise, B, Excelsior, Reliant, NX, and JJ-Prise.

Thoughts? I know Orbital Drydock has a set as well, but not for the same ones.

[Julien]

Hi,
Yep, nowadays Lou (aka AztekDummy) uses yellow vinyl which is a lot less sticky than what he was using before.

Basically, the masks are black, be careful as they are the older version, but if they are yellow is all good.

Still, be careful using them, let the paint cure completely and do a quick gloss coat before using the masks.

[Moongrim]

Hi,
Yep, nowadays Lou (aka AztekDummy) uses yellow vinyl which is a lot less sticky than what he was using before.

Basically, the masks are black, be careful as they are the older version, but if they are yellow is all good.

Still, be careful using them, let the paint cure completely and do a quick gloss coat before using the masks.

Good advice.
When removing said masks- be VERY patient. I use a NEW X-acto blade (with handle) to ccccaaareefully nudge up a corner of the mask and gently tug it up off of the model with a set of fine point tweezers. Be sure to keep a set of bottles containing the pigments you're using for touch ups.

[scaddude]

Thanks gang! Good to know.

[MEATLOAFr]

Thanks gang! Good to know.

yes, we spread the knowledge like the smell of a dead skunk on the road (you make not know where it's coming from, but you know it when you smell it)