who is the best re-flocker

[jerseygijoe]

Looking for a good re-flocker Have about 30 or so heads that need to be re-done
Thanx Ed

[ATFan]

I don't have pix yet, but one is a black Man of Action flock on the darker-toned AA Timeless Joe. Another was a light gray MOA flock on a 40th figure, to finally complete my club Lost Adventurer companion figure to the awesome club Man of Evil.

The last is more ambitious: A pure white MOA flock with a touch of blue added, on the old club clear figure. This will be for a 12" SuperJoe custom of Luminos., who in this case is a combination idea of Luminos and The Shield.

I will likely be doing 2-3 more, Ray is great to work with.

[RX-79G]

PIcs? Do anything custom?

[ATFan]

Received--excellent quality and communication, reasonable prices and quick shipping.

[ATFan]

I've orderd a few flocks for customs from Ray--excitedly awaiting the results.

[inntruderr61]

Ray at Flocking Concept would also be my recommendation!
Cool flocks Skull! Nice job!

[ATFan]

Regarding Flock Concepts, it seems Ray is the gold standard and I have a few repro heads I'd like flocked for AT customs. (I've been procrastinating on them for a while.)

Does Flock Concepts also do different lengths of flocking, for example to accommodate a tight helmet or mustache/goatee?

Thanks!

[RX-79G]

Wow Thanks guys have alot some I will send out Do you have to take flock off old heads before they get sent in?

For Flock Concepts, you do not need to strip the heads. Ray will do that, clean them, use a primer where the flock goes, flock them, send you pictures and mail them back to you. The only thing you need to do with any trimming you see necessary and touch up your brow paint as needed. Don't bother pre-painting brows or scars - Ray's cleaner will generally wash acrylic touch up paint off. Original paint won't be affected.

For 30 heads your unit price will be a dirt cheap $5.50 each with free shipping, and the quality first rate. Check his ordering information for details about color and hairlines.

[jerseygijoe]

Wow Thanks guys have alot some I will send out Do you have to take flock off old heads before they get sent in?

[The Skull]

Go to www.gijoe.50megs.com and scroll down to the miscellaneous section. The last link there is the flocking machine I made as a prototype for Scott's. Has the steps I used to construct it, sources, etc. It works great! the page didn't format quite the way I had planned so when I say the pic at right, it's really at the left. But you'll figure that out quickly enough!
- ATC

Thanks for all the help fellas, thanks for the link, I found it an interesting read and very informative, looks like it works very well, thanks again.

[ATC]

Go to www.gijoe.50megs.com and scroll down to the miscellaneous section. The last link there is the flocking machine I made as a prototype for Scott's. Has the steps I used to construct it, sources, etc. It works great! the page didn't format quite the way I had planned so when I say the pic at right, it's really at the left. But you'll figure that out quickly enough!
- ATC

[GI Defender]

Sorry, I can't say where I buy my flock. I made a promise to the person I buy from not to put the name out. Kind of a hairdresser only knows for sure thing.

[Aiwaloki]

I bought my flock from Rays at Flock Concepts. I am very happy with it..

[The Skull]

I mostly used Elmers Glue All Max. It is really good and has the similar cure time as Gorilla Glue with a longer work time, it is a bit cheaper and a bit harder to find but is a good glue. It is what I used when I got the wrong flock I mentioned that ruined heads. The fine flock reacted to the glue and caused it to bubble up when it was curing.

I now use two part epoxy. Gives plenty of work time and cures in 30 min. Both are strong and water proof. The epoxy has a longer shelf life when stored correctly. But is a little more work, but if you love what you are doing, it makes it worth while.

Thanks for the tips, question, I know we talked about flock it flocking, what flock do you use and where do you get it from?

[GI Defender]

I mostly used Elmers Glue All Max. It is really good and has the similar cure time as Gorilla Glue with a longer work time, it is a bit cheaper and a bit harder to find but is a good glue. It is what I used when I got the wrong flock I mentioned that ruined heads. The fine flock reacted to the glue and caused it to bubble up when it was curing.

I now use two part epoxy. Gives plenty of work time and cures in 30 min. Both are strong and water proof. The epoxy has a longer shelf life when stored correctly. But is a little more work, but if you love what you are doing, it makes it worth while.