Recently i started on a custom kit project, though there are two problems i face: What is the recommended thickness of a pla-plate if i were to use it for adding highlights to my kit and how do i do the scribing of the hexagon panel lines that usually are done in models showcased in gunpla magazines
As for the thickness, it depends on how thick you want the raised detail to be. Just keep in mind that the thicker the pla-plate is, the less easy it’ll conform to curved surfaces.
On scribing panel lines, in what shape or form, it would take me ages to type down the instructions. I suggest going to YouTube and search for Justinius Builds. He…[Read more]
Looks awesome!!! That silver instead of white, great idea! If there wasn’t a building in te background so close by, that second to last picture would have looked so realistic!
it was my first time building a pg gundam but also my first painting one and it is one heck of a build but it was a great experience i recomend this to anyone its 500 times better than the mg version n i dont think ill ever build a mg version after this
Looking great!!!
Never build a MG version, but after building the PG version and seeing and reading all the reviews of the MG one, I’m holding (read hoping) out for a 2.0 version. Maybe one is going to be released because of Unicorn getting a normal anime series …? Need to get one for te MG Sinanju I’m building atm though :-S
All of the kits are “redo version” because I didn’t know how to build beautifully at first, but days after days as my skill increased, I revamped all of them and detailing up, because I don’t want to throw away, although they are still far from beautiful.
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. And to me, your kits look beautiful!!! You should be proud of yourself, awesome that you gave your kits a second chance. A big thumbs up!
My NG Kimaris – love the kit, but the shoulder armor pops off way WAAAAAY too easy, so mine is glued (only issue with this kit I could find) Hands are Koto`s Wild Hands, since they are way cooler.
And a quick preview of my custom MG Nu ver.KA 😀
I recommend using super glue or acetone. With the latter you can directly use it on the ABS, but it will of course run. Mixing some “old” ABS with acetone makes a great glue for it, add more to get the consistency that is too your liking. Just make sure the container you keep it in is resistant to acetone.
Good luck and happy building!
Thx for reply. Done some tests using acetone (basically nail color remover) without the ABS filler. Just was wondered if there would be something easier to work with. Abaout that old ABS. How much is needed for that mix? Also if its mixed with ABS will i’ll be able to use it brush? Im a bit sceptical with super glue – knowing my luck it would…[Read more]
You can add as much as ABS to the mix as you like. The more you add to the mix, the thicker it gets. You can get it to a consistency of Tamiya extra thin, normal glue and even to a thinned down putty consistency. Then you can certainly use a brush to apply it. I have to recommend getting some 100% acetone, available in most hardware stores. There…[Read more]