@iammajesty
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teetee580 posted a new activity comment 8 years, 6 months ago
@Comisama Please take note of the answers of @iamMajesty.
If you would like to get a good result on an expensive kit like that and being your first Gundam, spray all the armor parts separate!
If you’d do it like @thebanshee13 suggests you run the risk of getting spray on the Psycho frame, even if you leave it in Unicorn-mode. The closed armor…[Read more] -
teetee580 posted a new activity comment 8 years, 6 months ago
@iamMajesty That’s a very good question. Anything with lemon in it is deemed too aggressive. If your dish soap doesn’t include some lemon extract, you should be fine.
Some manufactures advertise with soap which is mild to your hands. This also a mild soap, EXCEPT when, again, includes lemon extract or something like aloe vera, or some other kind…[Read more] -
teetee580 posted a new activity comment 8 years, 6 months ago
@iamMajesty Yes, you are right, the best way in seeing what you like best is making some samples. Of course it’s all about personal taste. Go with the one you like best and the model will look the best it can be.
And you’re welcome. Happy building -
teetee580 posted a new activity comment 8 years, 6 months ago
@iamMajesty, Of course you can wash them after sanding, putty and seam line removal. Because of the putty, I would only soak them in lukewarm water with a really mild soap. Even rinsing of with clear cold water should get rid of dust on the pieces. Just make sure you dry them off with a clean and soft towel. Any traces of dried water can leave…[Read more]
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teetee580 posted a new activity comment 8 years, 6 months ago
@KrazJ, I would search for a big un-obscured surface. I’m thinking the back of the head…? Or the chest and tummy?
@iamMajesty, yes, they do sell clear paints. Red (X-27), Blue (X-23), Green (X-25), Yellow (X-24) and Orange (X-26). Also a Smoke (X-19), it’s a sort of black transparent.
I also dislike the yellow on Gundams and also paint then…[Read more]-
@teetee580 Thanks for the response! I’ve only seen the gold paint with clear yellow over it on videos so seeing it in person would probably look different. I’ll have to try both out and see which one I like. I’ll take a look at your Nu Ver Ka. Thanks man. Happy building!
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@iamMajesty Yes, you are right, the best way in seeing what you like best is making some samples. Of course it’s all about personal taste. Go with the one you like best and the model will look the best it can be.
And you’re welcome. Happy building
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teetee580 posted a new activity comment 8 years, 7 months ago
And when did you learned this….. banshee…..? From whom…? LOL
Anyway, @iamMajesty, if you are not sure about the thinner dissolving the paint underneath you can use a empty runner, put a bit paint on it and spray it with your chosen gloss coat. Let it dry for a day, then use a cotton tip with the thinner you’d like to dilute your paint and…[Read more]
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@teetee580 Thanks for the input! It does seem the most logical to test how the paint, topcoat, and thinner react to one another on an empty runner instead of the actual kit. Do I have to still be as cautious with lighter fluid as I would have been with paint thinner? I was watching vegeta8259s panel lining video and he said at the end when he was…[Read more]
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You’re welcome.
Lighter fluid is indeed really safe, but it also depends on your topcoat. As I’ve come to understand the Vallejo one is really weak. If you are using any other then you should be fine. Though when in doubt, you can always try it out on a runner. It is not a really time consuming job. If you don’t want to use a spray can of paint to…[Read more]
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@teetee580 What would a really mild soap be? I have the regular dish soap but is that too harsh?
@iamMajesty That’s a very good question. Anything with lemon in it is deemed too aggressive. If your dish soap doesn’t include some lemon extract, you should be fine.
Some manufactures advertise with soap which is mild to your hands. This also a mild soap, EXCEPT when, again, includes lemon extract or something like aloe vera, or some other kind…[Read more]