so I just ordered a really old 1/144 kapool from turn A gundam from way back, but I want to paint it into the capule (HUGE DIFFERENCE not really lol) from ZZ gundam for my set of torrington HGUCs, but it’s my first time painting, any advice of what I should avoid doing or what can help me so I’m not going in blind.
Don’t know how you’re planning to paint it (spraycans, handbrushing, etc.) but one of the key things when applying any kind of paint is to get it to a good consistency, and not apply too much at once. When hand-brushing or airbrushing this means thinning the paint enough that it coats smoothly, fluid enough that irregularities in the initial…[Read more]
Yeah I just found out that Tamiya sell something called Paint Retarder. It keeps the paint fluid longer so brush strokes are minimised! There also this thing called Tamiya Gloss, that is used to make dull parts of clear coating gloss. That’s what I need for my Sinanju OVA to become perfect!! Anyone using brushes like me I totally recommend both…[Read more]
I have an issue when painting my kits. E.g my MG Sinanju OVA, no matter how many layers of top coating, there are some areas that still remains dull after the coat has dried. It looks as if sand paper was used to rub off the gloss, though it’s only apparent when you look up close. I don’t use Primer, btw.
I used MR. Hobby Mr. Color Metallic Red with a brush mixed with thinner. Then I sprayed Clear Coat from Abro. Unfortunately I can’t capture the “blemishes on camera. But am posting the link to my Sinanju so that you can judge what’s wrong with my painting. http://www.hobbylink.tv/groups/completed-gunplamodels/
Now that I think about it,I also sprayed Abro Clear coat directly on my Takara Tomy Optimus Prime without painting it first, and on it too this happened-some spots would become dull after drying up no matter how many times I sprayed on it! Should I do something with the plastic first?
Gonna buy clear coat from Tamiya this time, but also paint retarder(for more smooth textures when using brush and Tamiya Gloss Coating Varnish. I think my PG Red Frame will be awsome!!
Btw I just wanted to know something. Some people say acrylic paint doesn’t stick on kits as well as the other paints. Is that true?
hey guys no one can help each other in this group witch I noticed is slowly growing if no one contributes so hey share the Gundam knowledge eve t be something as simple as your favorite show!!!
Some of the best stuff to have on hand while detailing a kit, is Lighter Fluid, and 70-90% Isopropyl Alcohol. The Lighter Fluid can easily strip away any enamel based paint, but will not hard the plastic, or acrylic paint. And the Alcohol is great for removing acrylic paint or cleaning up your paint…[Read more]