I've said it recently, but what the hell I'm talking to myself here anyway. Tom Kuntz can sculpt the hell out of some putty or clay.  Quite awhile ago Bowen released a pre-painted statue of Vampira, sculpted by the man himself.  Man, did I want one when I saw it advertised on the back of AFM.  But lack of cash and reasoning that having the kit of her on the couch was enough for me won out and I went without.
Recently I snagged one, but it was a bittersweet moment.  It was like getting the coolest thing ever in the mail (as if getting stuff in the post isn't still always the best) but there was this gunk all over it.



I got a great deal on it, as it was damaged in places, but It's not like I wasn't going to strip it anyway.



Wow.  I mean this is even bad for a pre-paint.  I've seen some of those dudes put out some pretty nice work too.
I couldn't stand it, shit had to go.



Don't let the fume-free fool-you.  This stuff doesn't work.  Get the regular or the extra-strength stuff.  I ended up ditching this can after not making much progress...
Oh, and it eats your skin as good as paint.  Dig?


Baby.



I had at one point thought I reached the resin when I hit this off yellow layer.  But no, it was another layer of paint.  I couldn't believe how thick it was on.  I suppose once I put primer and paint and everything back on it, but still..




Finally, and what a beauty.  It was indeed like uncovering a treasure.
You compare this to the closeup above, which looks like a Barbie Doll. Crazy.