I will add that you should use the Tamiya thinner (X20) when thinning Tamiya paints. It’s formulated differently from most other acrylic paints on the market. This means you might get some very bad results if you use a thinner intended for a different brand of paint.
MKII is a beast. Only mg I don’t have from build fighters. Fingers crossed. And I beleive the GBF stands for gundam build fighters. I beleive its a kit we haven’t seen fully yet in the new series. Great show guys, but I think the ladies need some bigger kits. 😛
Just a short question here, does Tamiya spray paint metallic orange go well with Tamiya spray paint bright mica red? Need some reply as not sure what colour to buy to fit the metallic orange
they should go quite well together metallic and mica both get a nice sparkle to the paint, I think Mica actually sparkles more but it shouldn’t be overpowering either
anyone know a good online shop that sells modelling spray paints (preferably tamiya) and will ship to an APO address? i’m stuck on some random rock out in the middle of the atlantic for a handful of months and can’t seem to find any suitable paints in my area for the models i’m working on right now.
Hey guys, this is my first post and i love Gundam/Pla and have been watching Syd and Ryan on the show for quite some time. I recently just got some extra cash and decided to purchase my very first gundam kit. I ordered the MG Hi Nu Ver Ka (not from HLJ) because I’m impatient and want to start building soon. Got myself a great hobby knife and…[Read more]
It all depends on you. I’ve been building for a few years now and I’ve only found and paper necessary when painting as I often scuff the bars plastic when I use and paper. That said, lots of people will use and paper as a replacement to a hobby knife, as it is easy to gouge the plastic with one.
I’d say find some sand paper cheap then compare…[Read more]
I may just stick to the knife and cutters for this one, because I love the white and purple and don’t intend on modding it. I’ll be sure to grab some though if I ever decide to paint a future kit.
Prime first if you are wanting the best results. Base color will effect the final result.
For small areas and details, right out of the jar.
For larger areas where you want a smooth finish thin with X20 (or other acrylic thinner) and put on multiple thin coats with a soft large brush.
I will add that you should use the Tamiya thinner (X20) when thinning Tamiya paints. It’s formulated differently from most other acrylic paints on the market. This means you might get some very bad results if you use a thinner intended for a different brand of paint.
Can use tap water to thin as well?
Not with Tamiya. The reason is that Tamiya is an alcohol based acrylic paint (as opposed to water). That’s why it has such a strong odor..