Heya guys , I just got an airbrush ,painted parts of my kit in flat black ,but it gets damaged too easy, how can I protect the coat ? Will letting the paint dry for 2-3 weeks help in that ? Tnx for the help
If you want to have the color stay matte/flat, you definitely shouldn’t use “Future Pledge” as this gives the paint a gloss coat. In other words, the flat black paint will turn into a gloss black.
If you used a enamel paint, let it cure for 3 to 4 days. Enamels take long to cure, but are very scratch resistant.
Lacquer paints are tough too and…[Read more]
Sooooooo excited!!!!!!!!!!!!
Just got the payment request for the PG Unicorn and LED set! Payed right away and got it in my Private Warehouse a minute later!
Had it send out A.S.A.P. All bills payed, now waiting for my early Christmas present to come in. Thanks to the great folks at HLJ for the fast replies and early “In Stock”…[Read more]
Mines has been shipped so it says several hours ago. May I ask, are you in the US? If so, have you ordered from HLJ before? FedEx shipping says 2 to 5 days, I’m curious ad to how accurate that is. Congrats though! Can’t wait to find a beast being delivered to my home!
Congrats to you too! I hope you’ll enjoy it. Unfortunately I don’t live in the US, but in the Netherlands, so can’t say how accurate the shipping estimations are for you. However, this is my 5th order from HLJ, and for me the estimations are rather accurate. Not in two days, but mostly in 4 days. But you’ll get a tracking code via your mail, it…[Read more]
You’re welcome! Yeah, HLJ does a great job!!! Hope you get the money for the FA soon, guessing it’ll be sold out soon. Wish you all the luck with it. And of course, hope you’ll enjoy your build.
I just set mine up to ship, though I shipped the Unicorn and LEDs separately to try avoid NZ customs. The minimum price for customs fees to incur varies between NZD $300 and $400 so often it’s hard to know if anything will make it through…
it must be nice you two to have money for Gunpla as I ended up having to cancel my order because I had zero money to even pay for my PG Unicorn which really doesn’t amuse me at all
I’m very sorry to hear that. I hope things turn out for the better. It wasn’t my intention to offend you or anyone else. Hope you don’t hold a grudge against us. And if it makes you feel better, I worked my #ss off to get the extra money……. I sincerely hope you’ll be able to order one from the next batch and have a nice holiday despite your setback
Im not sure what it all came to , i never add it all up because inwould scare myself with what my hobby costs me 😉 As for PG unicorn i expect to get an email at some point today telling me that its arrived in my private wharehouse , together with the LED’s 🙂
is it a bad idea to spray gloss coat and flat coats in 32 degree weather lol thinking bout doin it but i dont wanna have it frost u no like after painting
I take it that is Fahrenheit…? We don’t all live in the US…. As long as the humidity isn’t above 70 percent you should be fine. Just takes longer to dry and cure
That’s actually not a good idea, as that’s freezing. I suggest finding an indoor area that you can keep above 40 degrees. under 40 degrees, and the paint can start to crystalize, and fracture, and even freeze. If you are going to do it, I suggest you keep the cans indoors, go out, spray the spray the part, and the immediately take the part inside…[Read more]
That’s what I figured, that he is only going to paint it outside. Normally a lacquer starts to dry and cure as it is sprayed.
And any paint will start to shift when it is kept in a freezing condition. This is stated on the cans and bottles in most cases.
well i have an airbrush so i figured wait i have a hi nu i just got for christmas and i have a week and a half break so y not paint it up and make it look damm ass nice u no wht im saying anyways if u live in the us do u no where i can get that pldege future stuff cant find it in shoprite didnt check walmart though i set up my airbrush in my room…[Read more]
I can get it here, even in the Netherlands in the bigger grocery shop. And as Walmart is a really big one, my guess is, you can get it there.
If not, you could always try online. You might even find it cheaper there.
As for spraying with the window open, as long as you have the heater on and the temperature doesn’t drop below freezing, you will…[Read more]
Normally they are designed for 1/144 kits. For the hangars and trucks, you could get away by using it for a small MG, like the Wing kits, but even then, they will be on the large side.
As for the hands from M.S.G. line, it is designated on the package they are to be used with 1/114 models.
I hope this answers your question
Just took another look at the M.S.G. parts, there are some other parts like “verniers” and such, these can be added to a kit of your hearts content of course….
If I may give you my suggestion, I’d say the PG Astray Red Frame. Even the biceps and triceps move when you bend the arm!!! Not to mention that blade….
Hey Syd and Ryan. What did you think of the new Star Wars trailer? I personally love it. Like Ryan said on the show. I thought we’ll see a panning shot of Tatooine or Falcon and a star wars logo and that’s it, but we got some more shots and I must say I’m so hyped for this movie.