The talcum did the trick! I've been playing all night. My Black Rider is now ready to prime! Well pretty close. I added some minor mods, I gave him a bandanna/mask, squared off his belt buckle, and added a knot with some ties on the back of the mask. I'll tell you what, I don't want to work on bandannas again any time soon. What a PITA! Second or third time I use Aves and I try something paper thin. I'm a glutton for punishment.
It turned out ok though. I want to fix up along the edges of the mask first before I prime it. It has to set-up for awhile before I do that though. Those fabric folds are fun too.
I'm not working on anything that requires thin or folding for awhile. Now I need to find me a scale rifle to sling on his back and I'll be happy as a clam.