If the parts are already painted, you could try getting your hands on metallic flakes or pearl powder. Then mix it with a gloss clear and spray or brush it over the painted parts
yeah if the part is already painted then the places in the clear coat will help that effect, if not then Tamiya has paints with the flakes in them. They’ll be listed on the can as metallic, pearl or mica. Pearl and mica are basically the same thing btw they both use mica flakes. As for where to get the flakes.
@Steven, believe it or not, but I got my pearl powder from a site where you can get items to make your own soap bars. And I have seen some shops at Ebay who sell them. But mostly they have a colored sheen in them. Like yellow, green, blue etc.
Even HLJ sells them. They are made by Wave. I’ve ordered them, but not yet used them, as I’ve got a few…[Read more]
I actually am already aware of colored mica, and have looked into places to buy them. In addition to what you’ve mentioned people have also told me makeup stores are a good place to look, might be a bit awkward going in there but if they have it then it’s as good a place as any to get it.
Think the confusion came cause I mistakenly cut off my…[Read more]
Hey, I am currently starting to build Crossbone Gundam. hile getting distracted I bore a hole into both shoulder vulcans. It isnt horrible but can anyone point me in the direction of a detailing part that can sit as a barrel of a Vulcan?
That’s a really good question… What I’ve seen on the site is that the few examples I gave you where for 1/100 scale. I’ll dive into it and let you know if I can find some for 1/144
This is really helpful. I am more than likely going to save this for the weekend purchases. I ended up purchasing a brass tube about 1/32in using it for plamo support and detailin
HLJ sells a lot of resin. But most is detail parts for car and plane models. There are some car models like F1 that are completely made out of resin.
In the past they did sell B-club (Bandai) parts and kits for Gundam, but when I look for them, can’t find them anymore…..
Anyone like me has been refreshing the HLJ page like a madman for 2 weeks waiting for the preorder of the Metal Build Amatsu to appear only to find that the preorder is already closed. It’s frame looks like the MG Astrays. Is it possible we’ll get an MG of it for Bandai to milk it more?I wouldn’t mind. Or does anybody know how to mod kits to…[Read more]
Has anyone ever built the GN Arms here? Both types and the P-Bandai Real Color version? My question is there color.
From my understanding and research, they are all differently colored but, I want the opinion of someone who has built all three and has experience comparing the colors of the kits because, I rally want to know!! XP
I have two of the Version Katoki of model kits the RX-78-2 and the Full Armor Unicorn Gundam. The Crossbone Gundam and the Victory are nice looking kits and I just saw the Xi Gundam which is the next kit, but if Katoki can design a V2 Ver, Ka. with all the weapons parts just like the HGUC V2 which is coming out in Spring of 2015. I can imagine the…[Read more]
I’d like to add the MG Universe Booster to my MG Banshee Norn how do I make custom adaptor to be able to fit the Universe Booster into the Norn? Any ideas?
The problem is that the unicorn back pack connection is very different from every other suit. You could try cutting a rectangular hole into the current back pack slot and perhaps fit a poly cap behind it.
Hi all, I’m new to hobbylink tv but not on the gunpla hobby 🙂
Just wanted to post question i’m trying to find solution for few months now, let me explain.
I build few MG/PG/RG models so far but my last 2 kits are MG with water slide decals. The Sazabi and the Hi Nu which is in progress. I completed the sazabi and applied all the decals but what…[Read more]
If you’re not worried about painting and everything, and just want them to stay, you can either use some decal set, or spray the parts with a clear coat after applying decals. Decal set will have instructions on how to use it. Clear coat will let change the look of the kit depending on the type you use(flat or gloss).
Also put the decals in warm water. This will make the sort of glue that is on them more active. And like Slater4u said, use Decal Set. Just put a few drops in the water before placing the decals in. After they have dried for at least an hour, put some Decal Soft on top and let this also dry for at least one hour. After that you can apply the Decal…[Read more]
If the parts are already painted, you could try getting your hands on metallic flakes or pearl powder. Then mix it with a gloss clear and spray or brush it over the painted parts
yeah if the part is already painted then the places in the clear coat will help that effect, if not then Tamiya has paints with the flakes in them. They’ll be listed on the can as metallic, pearl or mica. Pearl and mica are basically the same thing btw they both use mica flakes. As for where to get the flakes.
Oh also Tamiya does actually…[Read more]
@Steven, believe it or not, but I got my pearl powder from a site where you can get items to make your own soap bars. And I have seen some shops at Ebay who sell them. But mostly they have a colored sheen in them. Like yellow, green, blue etc.
Even HLJ sells them. They are made by Wave. I’ve ordered them, but not yet used them, as I’ve got a few…[Read more]
I actually am already aware of colored mica, and have looked into places to buy them. In addition to what you’ve mentioned people have also told me makeup stores are a good place to look, might be a bit awkward going in there but if they have it then it’s as good a place as any to get it.
Think the confusion came cause I mistakenly cut off my…[Read more]
okay, thanks for advice