I’d suggest using a epoxy putty, like “The Green Stuff”. It is a putty made out of two compounds which you have to mix. It contains a “filler” and “hardener”.
You could apply it directly to the piece, sculpt it to the desired shape and when cured sand it down.
With this method, there is no need for a super glue to adhere it to a part, but can be…[Read more]
I just did some research on this a couple months ago, heres what i found:
I kept seeing this ‘yellow’ putty substance they would fill in the voids in HG kits with, and create simple parts, In Hobby Japan magazine. I google-translated several pages until it became clear it was called ‘polyester putty’ It seems they have Tamiya Polyester Putty,…[Read more]
what does primer do exactly? and do they come pre thinned or do you have to thin it yourself? Also for thinning paint is it normally done with 3:1 ratio?
Actually, primer is something that is supposed to help the paint adhere to whatever surface you are painting. It can come in various colors. The usual colors are black, white, and grey. Vallejo’s line of primers come in many other colors.
When priming a surface, it is ideal to let the primer cure for several hours (12-24 is ideal) before adding…[Read more]
Please take note that some automotive primers will NOT adhere to plastics, especially ABS!
A good indication for this, if the same brand sell special primer for plastics!
And Vallejo primers can be very tricky to work with….
But to answer your question, most primers on’t need to be diluted. But this depends on the brand and type you use.
As for…[Read more]
If you want to panel line a painted kit is it necessary to apply a topcoat over the paint and then add the panel lines or can I just fill the panel lines directly on the paint.
p.s. Been using regular tamiya spraycans for painting and will be using the gundam panelwash marker.
If the paint went on really smooth, you could do the panel lining on top of the paint, since the Tamiya spray cans are lacquer based and the Gundam Markers are water based. If the paint is a bit grainy, you could have some difficulties removing the excess.
When planning on doing a top coat over the panel lines and paint job, make sure the panel…[Read more]
I guess you mean the sleeves on a Sinanju or similar suits.
If planning on using a pray can for both colors, you have to mask as the Tamiya spray cans are lacquer based paints. So wiping of the second color sprayed on isn’t a option. This is because you need a lacquer thinner which will take off the first layer of paint too. And might even eat…[Read more]
Hello guys.
I just built my first MG, the Astray Red Frame!
Anyway, i cant find a way to mount it in a action base without the use of the huge sword/backpack it has.
The manual tells me to insert a piece under the skirt and then use that piece to mount it on the action base.
I have the piece in place, but I cant find a way to insert that in the…[Read more]
yea u need the big action base the one usually used for the mg sold separately the one given to u in the box of the astray is for the use of the big sword/bow and arrow as a support so it doesnt fall down and such but to get the astray on a stand with that adaptor u gotta use an action base http://www.hlj.com/product/BAN948215/Sup