Very nice lad… Really want to give this a shot on some metal pieces! Will any wash adhere to the metal pieces or is this the reasoning behind using a custom mixture with the indian ink?
Hi everyone, i am thinking of painting the blue on my MG strike freedoms guns, as the stickers really annoy me because they ont stay down and arent the right blue, does anyone know what the exact colour the blue is and if i can get it in gundam marker and/or paint? Thanks guys
Lads and lassies, I’ve been amassing a heap of items to start of airbrushing and I’m currently on the topic of paints. I’ve opted to go for a supply of Tamiya acrylics X and XF and have just selected a bunch of primary colors in flat and gloss, along with some clear colors and clear coats. The list has a mix of around 30 odd colors but do you…[Read more]
yeah, also handy for covering up nub marks on red metallic kits, and it you wanted to paint a kit metallic red. I have used it a few times in the past for tail lights on a few model cars and bikes I had built.
X-27 is the Tamiya color for clear red, just to make sure you are getting the right one (sorry I wasn’t quicker getting back to you about that, just got home).
hello guy!!!! has anyone ever had a problem with the spray paint? i use the spray paint can that’s not a tamiya color but it can attach to the plastic. the problem is that it is scrub off from the plastic….have anyone has a problem like with tamiya color or not? please reply ASAP….thank…
Also usually you have to wash them first to take off the lube they use in the molds. Sanding is also optional so paint would have something to cling to if you don’t have a primer.
Use a primer if you’re hand painting. It saves on how many coats you will do. It’s counter intuitive I know but that’s how it works. Spray paints can cling on plastic without sanding or primer without problems.
You could use either warm or cold water without problems as long as it has suds. Use dishwashing liquid if you want.
Primer is important to go on before any colors, or it won’t stay on there for long, I think the only time primer isn’t a big deal is with metallic sprays, and paints (although I still put primer down).
Hello all, I’m just looking into getting into airbrushing and wanted your opinion on paints. What’s your preferred paint? Tamiya, Alclad, Model Master, Vallejo, etc. Why do you choose that particular paint? I’m just trying to get a feel for the pros and cons of the paints before I decide. I’m haivng to order online since my local hobby store…[Read more]
Excellent advice Fox. I like the Alclad metallic paints, but as you say, smelly cleanup but a beautiful finish. I also use the Createx acrylics and Tamiya acrylics. I’ve never tried enamels through the airbrush.
I’m relatively new to airbrush too… I began in june this year.
As a beginner I love the Vallejo Model Air colors. No hassle in thinning… just fill your airbrush cup and shoot!. The Model Air line has also metallic tones who look great on gunplas.
They’re acrylic so easy handling and spraying (just simple mask and/or spray booth).
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Hey guys, another addition to the tools review. As the competition is still in play, i know that many of you guys are looking for new equipment to help bring out the most in your entries. So I’ve decided to write up a review of the Tamiya Plastic Scriber II. If you were like me and are planning to do some scribing and modding to your entries but…[Read more]
Hey guys, I’ve been building Gundam models for several years now and I’m looking at getting a zoids kit. I’m trying to decide between the Highend Master Blade Liger AB Bang Ver and the Highend Master Liger Zero Jager. Suggestions? I’ve built HGs, MGs, and a PG in Gundam so I’m farily confident in my model building ability.
They’re both great kits. I’d say go for which one you like more. I will say if you get the Jager, you can always buy the other CAS armor sets and you can switch between the Panzer and Schneider if you want. The Blade liger Bang ver comes with some nice little figures, with a zeke figure and a zoid core with zeke melded to it.
with experince building Gundam kits in all grades you will be fine with a kotobukiya kit, Just be aware the kits are not as tight as Gundams are. some fits may not be perfect and I would also recommend you have some cement handy. not sure if there is anything else I need to add… Have fun?
First post on here and first HMM Zoid I’ve done after years of building Macross and Gundam kits. Been a fan of zoids for a long time but never got around to building these HMM kits until now. Now to start the Lightning Saix.