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TacoSam posted an update in the group Gunpla for beginners 8 years, 6 months ago

I am about to start on a HG Unicorn, but I want to make that phyco frame stand out (without changing the color). This will also be my first time using a top coat (I was planning on a matte for the armor) any tips?

teetee580 replied 8 years, 6 months ago

Haven’t build an HG Unicorn, but I would suggest not spraying a matte on te psycho frame parts and paint a silver on the inside of them. Bandai does provide chrome like stickers for some kits to be placed on the back side of clear parts. Painting silver on te back side of tem would be a great and rather easy way of mimicking that effect.
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- TacoSam replied 8 years, 6 months ago
  
  Cool Idea friendo! But I think paint sounds like it might be a bit dense, do you think I might be able to get the same effect with silver sharpie? I also have some of the silver foil paper left over from the Nu Gundam Ver. Ka, do you think that could also work?
  - teetee580 replied 8 years, 6 months ago
    
    It’s the idea for it being dense, just so the light reflects off of it. If you use a silver sharpie and do two coats, my guess is it’ll leave you with the same result, only a bit more easy. Build the Nu myself too, and that’s how I got the idea (and te PG Unicorn to be honest). If you could use some of the left over foil, that would give an even…[Read more]
    - TacoSam replied 8 years, 6 months ago
      
      Right on bro, will try that out and post the finished product here. The Nu was a really fun build, but those new 3.0 hands are the worst has anyone found how to make them hold weapons better? Also how many PG have you built? I have yet to build one, but I am looking to Char’s Zaku II for my first.
      - teetee580 replied 8 years, 6 months ago
        
        Yeah, the Nu us a really fun build indeed. I solved the “sagging” hand by gluing the rectangle piece that lets the hand swivel in place and used some super glue on the ball joint to thicken up that part too. Mine has been holding that long beam riffle stretched out for two years now without a problem.
        Only build two PG’s as of yet…. My first…[Read more]

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GambooWamboo posted an update in the group Gunpla for beginners 8 years, 6 months ago

Hi planning on my first MG kit. “Astray Red Frame Kai”

I have a few questions.

1. Is it advisable to apply decals/panel lining/top coat per build (head/arm/torso), or do you build all first before you apply the said things. (no plans on painting)

2. Is it advisable to use cement to hide gaps when connecting two parts?

Thanks!

teetee580 replied 8 years, 6 months ago

Hi there.

It is advisable to do panel lining and such per build/limb. It grands you more access especially when doing top coat. I even do decals, panel lining and top coat per part (I paint the armour and frame). It helps if I do want to have a shine metallic like frame and dull weathered armour. When it comes to applying decals, this can be a…[Read more]
- GambooWamboo replied 8 years, 6 months ago
  
  Will probably start by end of April or mid-May.
  
  By Glue you meant the Tamiya Cement right or will regular Glue work(come to think of it it does look the same when it dries) Hehehe…
  
  Yeah I was planning on painting but too scared to try it out, but I may hold the build if I muster the strength to paint the kit. but yes will post WIP-pics. I am…[Read more]
  - teetee580 replied 8 years, 6 months ago
    
    Any polystyrene glue will do. For getting rid of seam lines, the Tamiya extra thin won’t work as great as it will leave some gaps due to its capillary characteristics. There has to be access glue coming out of the two pieces.
    
    Not to push you in any direction, but there is nothing difficult in painting. The most easy way of painting is spray…[Read more]
    - GambooWamboo replied 8 years, 6 months ago
      
      Thanks for the support!
      
      Excited to start with the kit and share it with the fellow enthusiasts.
      - teetee580 replied 8 years, 6 months ago
        
        You’re welcome 😉