Good to see a suit other than a lead Gundam or Zaku getting the RG treatment! I’m also hoping this means there’ll be a Real Grade Gouf in the future given the line up shown in the “test patterns” from the Gundam Expo a couple of years back.
Thanks for the tips! I’ve picked up some Vallejo Surface Primer and so far so good – very mild and silky smooth finish, but does need a few days to fully cure. I’ll also give the Mr Surfacer another go, as I didn’t know the degradation from lacquers would take that length of time to appear.
After much googling I’m still bit confused about what paints are “safe” to use on ABS parts like the RG and (some) MG frames, so wondered what your experiences and preferred solutions are?
I’m using thinned Mr Surfacer 1200 through an airbrush for priming (Mr Hobby Aqueous, Tamiya and Alclad main coats), but tests on some ABS sprue do seem to…[Read more]
I’ve airbrushed Mr. Surfacer 1000 on to ABS with no apparent problems. However, the damage that the lacquer thinner has on the ABS plastic will take a month to a full year to show itself. Tamiya acrylics should be safe if they’re thinned with their acrylic thinner, and any water-based paint will pose no threat to the durability of it either.
I find the vallejo model air paints are great. they seem to work well with other topcoats as well. they are acrylics so no problems with damage to the plastic.
Thanks for the tips! I’ve picked up some Vallejo Surface Primer and so far so good – very mild and silky smooth finish, but does need a few days to fully cure. I’ll also give the Mr Surfacer another go, as I didn’t know the degradation from lacquers would take that length of time to appear.
I also bumped into Scott – good to see a HLJ presence, and thanks Scott for taking the time to chat!
Agree on the lack of Gunpla (must be more uk builders out there?) – though I’m hoping to show some there next year! Great show nonetheless, always some inspiring work to see.
Well I was thinking the same thing about showing some of my work next year.
Did you visit the competition entry’s room? I saw some jaw dropping truly world class models how could you judge that?
Superb stuff I may even treat my self to another visit in the morning 🙂
It’s been a good summer for gunpla – VF-1, Geara Doga, Gerbera Tetra (just got my purchase confirmation :-D), and the RX-78-2 and RG GP-01 to come (maybe tomorrow???)
because he was too friendly with Nu Gundam. lol
Iron Kong is kind of a snob.
But he can PARTAY!