Just didn’t want to use something that would hurt other layers of paint. And yea I’m new to how these newer models are cause I’ve not built a model thats not been 15 years old . Also this is the first one I’ve ever painted and ill be needing some help. Want to c what I’m working on check out my page thank u
well painters tapeis not ment to riun it also did u do a light sealer at it all..its just if u dont want to use sealer u may need to let it set for 24hrs before the tape to make sure it dosent ruin the first layer.also for a better tip its a snap kit like the airmaster .. i advice taking it appart so the color more smooth when speerated it will…[Read more]
I’ve learned so many things working on this kit. Not to mention finding hlj who showed me there was more then just hg in the world i really didn’t know bout pg rg mg till this year sad for sure.
pg and mg have been around scine the 1990ish i think rg are the newest scale that has come out and i like it detail of an mg in a small cheaper kit. its great u can private message me if u want to talk more.
I have to agree! Done some research on various sites and everyone seems to recommend Tamiya tapes. So I bought one. Been using it for masking for nearly a year, a lot better results than the regular painting masking tape.
You may consider using rubber mask for larger areas – Humbrol and Mr.Hobby do one. Use your tape to outline the area and fill in with the liquid mask, saves tape too.
If you want that flat/matte look then yes. Gloss first so you can do panel lines and decals – they are easier to apply and clean – then a flat coat. This combo also helps make your decals look more natural and it can even make the out lines of the seals/stickers disappear.
Yep. Dry and water decals are better for a finished product. 🙂 Its sometimes worth paying the extra and ordering the water decal sheets so you can have a more pro finish.
It depends who you ask, mostly. 🙂 Bandai has a habit of placing seam lines to coincide with panel lines… And if they need to place a seam somewhere and there isn’t a panel line, they’ll add one and put the seam on it. (Not too fond of that, personally…)
So for the most part, the seam lines are hidden or disguised, though there are…[Read more]