BBP BSG Head rescaling

[Mefiboschet]

I wasn't too happy with the head size of the BBP BSG figures, so I shrank them using a non-acetone procedure which doesn't harm the head and retains the original paint job. I'm quite happy with the results. Below comparision pics of a regular Starbuck figure of the left and one with a reduced head on the right. I did Apollo and Adama as well, but IMO the Starbuck head was the biggest of all three.

[Hedji]

Looks great! Can you share what the substance was that you used? I'm not familiar with the process. How does it work?

[pmwasson]

Looks great! I too would like to know what you used.

[JediJaida]

Oh yeah, that's MUCH better looking!!!

I'd like to know what you used as well, that way if I ever get these, I can use it.

[Nostalgiabuff]

how does the head fit in the neck hole now that you shrunk it?

[SeattleEd]

So much better. I too would like the know the procedure and the answer to the neck hole question.

Well done!

[johnmiic]

Way to go Georg! If it doesn't harm the paint job it's the answer we've been looking for!

[Iron Mego]

Good grief, that's so much better. Hope you reveal the secret! I bet everyone who bought BSG and SMDM figures will be doing this for all of them.

[hedrap]

Dude - clue us in. This is like a freakin miracle if it can work on 9-inch scale heads.

[Mefiboschet]

It's actually not a new discovery. I shared about this in the old forums a couple of years ago, when I shrank the entire line of 9" Playmates Star Trek heads. It also works great on masks, shoes and other stuff.
As far as the recipy goes, it's kind of tricky. I recovered it by accident experimenzing on things. Now the funny thing is that I'm using a no-name paint remover/cleaner I found in a craft store over here. Strange, it doesn't remove the paint.
I wouldn't recommend trying this procedure with a regular paint remover, as it will probably destoy the head.
If anyone should be interested, I could shrink the heads for you. I've done this before for a couple of members.

Now in regard to fitting the heads back on the body, that wasn't a problem with the BSG figures. The head plug still fits in the neck hole, just a little loser than before.

[JediJaida]

That can be fixed with masking tape.

[thunderbolt]

well, it should say on the bottle the active ingredient and percentage somewhere.

[Mefiboschet]

well, it should say on the bottle the active ingredient and percentage somewhere.

Nope! The label just simply reads 'Paint Remover' in German (I'm in Germany) without any specific brand, adds a warning, that the stuff is toxic. 'Use only in ventilated rooms'.

[MIB41]

Interesting. Does it leave behind any residual on the heads or a strong odor?

[Mefiboschet]

Interesting. Does it leave behind any residual on the heads or a strong odor?

No residual on the heads. There's a strong smell for the first couple of days. That's why I place them outside for a few days and aso rinse them well several times.