Sigma 6 Customizing

Sigma 6 Customizing
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Custom WorkstationHey Everyone! I am brand new to custom action figure making and I definately want and need any advice you guys are willing to give me! I went out and bought some Sigma 6 figures to start with because I really like the size and base figures that they have. Well, here are some of the questions I have...
1. Disassembly - When it comes to disassembling the figure, is there a tutorial on this? I've scoured the internet looking for tutorials but can only find ones for taking apart Marvel legends and DC Universe figures... I would really like to see how the joints and connector pieces are when it comes to the Sigma 6 figures. (I tried the heat and pop method on my snake eyes to try and remove his head, but the plastic connector stretched and snapped, I was able to fix it tho...)
2. Painting - What paint is best to use on these figures? Right now all the paint I have is Testors Enamel paints. I really can't afford to go out and buy a bunch of Acrylics to have on hand as of yet, but I was wondering if the enamels will be sufficient on this type of plastic? I also have Mod Podge that I can seal the finish with when I am done with painting and such.
3. Sculpting - I have a 1 lb. size of Apoxie Fixit Sculpt that I picked up because everywhere I read it appears to be the best stuff availible. I am wondering to what extent can you use the sculpt on the figure. I have never used the sculpt before so that all new to me as well. But I am wondering if when you shape the sculpt on the figure and it cures, will it be permanently adhered to the figure or is there a chance it could fall off, and if so how do you sculpt the proper way on these figures?
4. Tricks of the Trade - Are there any tricks or secrets that are involved when working with these figures? Does any one thing work better than another on these figures? Is there anything that I wouldn't even think of using that could help me customize these figures?
Thats pretty much what I would really like to know before I just dive into these projects, lol! But I would definately appreciate and advice given and answers to these questions!!! Sorry this post is so long!!! I am just so excited to get started and I know if I just rush into this I will mess everything up without having some advice from the masters first!!! Thanks Guys!!!

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1 lb of sculpt, you're going to be doing some serious sculpting. A little seems to go a long way for me. And a good tip for sculpting is don't try to do it all in one day. When I first started I was sculpting an entire figure and ruining what I just created by just holding the figure. Do half of a figure one day and let it dry and do the other half the next day.
For painting, If you work on two figures at the same time, one can be drying while the other is being worked on. You will still feel productive and have two finished at the same time.
Other tips: anything is game and your imagination is the limit to the possibilities. All kinds of stuff you have around the house can be used for your figures. Read the recipes on what other customizers have used and you will be amazed. Wire, push pins, rubberbands, LED lights, etc.
Welcome to customizing and have fun!
Never customized S6, can't afford the figures now :[