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firmpulse · 08-10-2023, 07:23 AM

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Originally Posted by deecee4

Not really though. People wanted shiny silverhawks but, not necessarily vac-metal. A paint app with a metallic sheen would've really sufficed. The metallic sheen on their Destro and BAT works well enough.

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Originally Posted by dukefett

I disagree, all the comments I typically read on social media or other forums want vac metal.

You guys are both right. There are 2 camps. Those that want vacmetal and those that wanted an ultra-shiney straight metallic paint finish.

Many folk don't understand that vacmetal is so hard to pull off because it only adheres well to one type of plastic. Which is a type of ABS that is also very brittle. A really strong topcoat is the only thing that will keep it in place.

I have no idea how they are going to get this finish to stick to the plastic they currently use. It wouldn't really work on anything in the long term but the torso. Unless they are planning on creating a figure ENTIRELY from ABS. If they go that route they'll be shattering out of the box, very light and have super cheap lack of heft.

I think S7 SHOULD have gone with an ultra metallic finish. There are some paint and top coat combos nowadays that are almost as shiny as vacmetal. With none of vacmetal's inherent weaknesses.

Maybe there is a new method for vacmetal adherence. I hope I'm totally wrong with the "can't happen" opinion. Because I PO'd the new Hawks and Monstar. I waited to jump into the S7 SH until the inevitable metallic finish dropped (also like the toy Monstar colorway better than the previous 50 shades of red version).

If S7 DOES manage to release these with a rock solid finish they will be astronomical on the secondary market once word gets out. Folk can say what they will. But, a group of mint condition vintage SH's together on a shelf is a beautiful sight. Especially if they are displayed on a mirror.

EDIT: Well...The description contains a disclaimer about the fragile nature of Vacmetal. So sounds like it's the same old process. Geez. Now I'm totally doubting my buy in.

08-10-2023, 07:23 AM	#109
firmpulse Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: TN Posts: 2,324	Quote: Originally Posted by deecee4 Not really though. People wanted shiny silverhawks but, not necessarily vac-metal. A paint app with a metallic sheen would've really sufficed. The metallic sheen on their Destro and BAT works well enough. Quote: Originally Posted by dukefett I disagree, all the comments I typically read on social media or other forums want vac metal. You guys are both right. There are 2 camps. Those that want vacmetal and those that wanted an ultra-shiney straight metallic paint finish. Many folk don't understand that vacmetal is so hard to pull off because it only adheres well to one type of plastic. Which is a type of ABS that is also very brittle. A really strong topcoat is the only thing that will keep it in place. I have no idea how they are going to get this finish to stick to the plastic they currently use. It wouldn't really work on anything in the long term but the torso. Unless they are planning on creating a figure ENTIRELY from ABS. If they go that route they'll be shattering out of the box, very light and have super cheap lack of heft. I think S7 SHOULD have gone with an ultra metallic finish. There are some paint and top coat combos nowadays that are almost as shiny as vacmetal. With none of vacmetal's inherent weaknesses. Maybe there is a new method for vacmetal adherence. I hope I'm totally wrong with the "can't happen" opinion. Because I PO'd the new Hawks and Monstar. I waited to jump into the S7 SH until the inevitable metallic finish dropped (also like the toy Monstar colorway better than the previous 50 shades of red version). If S7 DOES manage to release these with a rock solid finish they will be astronomical on the secondary market once word gets out. Folk can say what they will. But, a group of mint condition vintage SH's together on a shelf is a beautiful sight. Especially if they are displayed on a mirror. EDIT: Well...The description contains a disclaimer about the fragile nature of Vacmetal. So sounds like it's the same old process. Geez. Now I'm totally doubting my buy in. Last edited by firmpulse; 08-10-2023 at 08:57 AM..