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  • Zaku 90's posted an update in the group Group logo of Q/A & Help GroupQ/A & Help Group 9 years, 10 months ago

    i want to ask about a side cutter how shape it is? for 1 you can use for how many kits? how many type of it? from the start until now i never use 1 i only use the nail clipping. can anyone answer this? thank you!!!^^

    • A bit hard to understand some one what your saying, but i may have the gist of it.

      By shape, I’m assuming you mean the shape of the cutting head. All side cutters have the angled side, which leads into the cutter edge. The other side can either be flat, or curved. Flat style cutters will let you get as close the piece as you can when removing…[Read more]

      • Sorry for my English, it is hard to understand right? But thank for understand. I start my hobby in gunpla for around 3 years ago and it is hard to buy the tools to use in my country because it didn’t have a gunpla shop in here, so I use some replacement for the original tools to use. Now I understand clearly about the important of the side cutter…[Read more]

    • There are many types of side cutters, which make it difficult to explain.
      Some brands state the hardness of the blade, the higher the number, the harder the blades, the longer they stay sharp, therefor the longer the lifespan.
      Other brands state how sharp the blade is, again, the higher the number, the sharper the blade. This will not give you the…[Read more]

  • thebanshee13 posted an update in the group Group logo of Q/A & Help GroupQ/A & Help Group 9 years, 10 months ago

    does anyone no how to cancel a payment on a preorder for gentei kits idk how is it just return for order because im trying but it wont

  • OniMun posted an update in the group Group logo of Q/A & Help GroupQ/A & Help Group 9 years, 10 months ago

    So has anyone here used Tamiya Compound and know what to do with it and how to use it to it’s full potential? (´・Д・)」

    I know that it’s a polishing compound.

    I read somewhere that you apply it to the spot that has been sanded and then afterwards you can use things like Gundam Markers on it.

    Any info is appreciated! (^人^)

    • It’s basically a rubbing compound, like those you would use on an actual car. Think of it as like a liquid sandpaper. It’s purpose is to remove marks on a surface, and leave it looking better then it previously was. This video should help you out.

  • Nene posted an update in the group Group logo of Q/A & Help GroupQ/A & Help Group 9 years, 10 months ago

    Does it matter on what type of enamel brand I use for an airbrush? I have Testors right now but I’m not sure if that the recommend brand to air brushe gunpla?

    • i srsly dont recomend testor as it is the crappiest paint ive ever used in my life time of gundams it killed my panel lining it takes forever to dry and its not that cheap its a pretty small bottle and its a pretty small bottle of thinner too id recomend tamiya enamels or modelmaster but if u want u could use other different painted like laquer…[Read more]

      • Can you buy tamiya, Mr . color or model master at any hobby store? Or is online the only place where to get them here in the U.S.?

        • i think almost everyhobby shop out there sells tamiya paint mr color however im not too sure buecause mine does not becasse certain hobby shops dont sell em becasue they cant make money off it it really depends on location and wht they sell too but for the most part modelmaster tamiya humbrol vallejo aclad theyre usually well known in hobby shops

      • Just so you know, Model master is made by Testor.

        If you’re going to use testors paints, Model master for your air brush, as its a bit of a different composition, and the standard testors for brushing. Testors paints aren’t bad at all, everyone just has their own preferences. However, don’t stick to one brand of paint, because all of them do…[Read more]

  • Skez77 posted an update in the group Group logo of Q/A & Help GroupQ/A & Help Group 9 years, 10 months ago

    this isn’t exaclty a gundam related question. but i was wondering if anyone knows if Gundam Markers will work on any LBX kits, or other kits in general.

  • mikem107 posted an update in the group Group logo of Q/A & Help GroupQ/A & Help Group 9 years, 10 months ago

    So ive built about 13 mgs and one hg now ive decided its time for me to step up my modeling game and start spray painting my models starting from now so the next model i am buying is the hi nu gundam ver ka i have all the paint necessary but im now i have a few questions.
    how many coats of paint do i need?
    should i paint the parts whilst there…[Read more]

    • The amount of coats depends on the paints you use and the colour of the plastic. For example, white paint will only need about 2 coats on white plastic but if it were to be painted on blue it may need 3 to stop the blue coming through the white. As a rule of thumb keep applying thin coats until you’ve got a solid colour.

      I like to paint pieces…[Read more]

    • I always spray the parts individually, when spraying on the runners, you’ll be left with gate marks, these can be touched up by using a brush, but will never the less leave indications on where the part was on the runner. Or you have to be willing to sand those area’s down, taking a lot of time, and if not careful sanding of paint on certain…[Read more]

  • FierceSmurf posted an update in the group Group logo of Q/A & Help GroupQ/A & Help Group 9 years, 10 months ago

    I am looking into getting a airbrush set up but need some help. I have never airbrushed before so I have no idea what to look for. I was told the badger renegade velocity was a good brush but I figured I would ask for some of your opinions.
    I would also like to know what other items I should get along with a airbrush and compressor.
    Any…[Read more]

    • http://www.amazon.com/Master-Airbrush-Performance-Multi-purpose-Dual-action/dp/B001TO578Q/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1416262989&sr=8-3&keywords=airbrush
      this link should be good if your getting ur first airbrush honestly i wouldnt spend too much on ur first one its easier to get a cheaper one play with it for a while then get something expensive like…[Read more]

      • i dont mind spending a little more if it gets me a solid airbrush. I figured buying a more expensive one up front wouldnt hurt as long as I dont break it. I just want to make sure what im getting wont be to hard to use and will work properly lol. If the pack you linked works well for you then I may get it.

        • well its actually better if u start with something cheap. buying something expensive doesnt always mean its the best but starting out is always better to start small and get more experience and then go to the big guns using a cheap airbrush and a expensive airbrush itll be the same with how they operate and plus breaking an airbrush is really easy…[Read more]

          • alright yeah ill probably end up getting the one you recommended. I was just worried that it wouldnt spray as nice or something lol. Thanks for the help.

    • There is no reason not to buy a good airbrush right away. And mind you, expensive doesn’t always mean good. And breaking an airbrush….? There are two weak things on an airbrush and those are the needle and the nozzle. As long as you take care in not bending the needle or over torque the nozzle, you’ll be fine.
      In buying an airbrush, the first…[Read more]

    • I’d suggest going with a single action airbrush first. a dual or double action airbrush is just an added complication you don’t need to be dealing with, though when you’re more comfortable with airbrushing then you may want to go get a double action it’ll give you better control of the paint and airflow. Other than that you definitely want to…[Read more]

      • I was thinking the same thing about the single action but I’m not sure I want to buy a airbrush and then buy another one within a few months or a year. Are double actions that much harder? I was told to get a double action. Also I can’t believe I didn’t think about the airbrush holder lol. That wouldn’t of been good. Thanks for the suggestion.

        • well double action theres alot more controlling u have to do and it take a while to get used to it it aint too bad but it takes some time to get used to single action theres no control over ur spraying its just like coming out of a spray can just normal air and u cant control how much paint u want on it

        • yes the holder is easy to overlook but if you start spraying and don’t have one it’ll get on your shopping list pretty fast lol.

          the double action airbrushes give you more control over paint and airflow, which can be nice, but for just basic painting a single action is good enough. it’s up to you how you want to go about it. if you think you’re…[Read more]

  • Alirubit posted an update in the group Group logo of Q/A & Help GroupQ/A & Help Group 9 years, 10 months ago

    Hellow, everybody I have a question for you, I recently started on the gunpla world and I want to do some panel lines using the panel wash technich on the kits I have but where I live it is very difficult to find the tools or type of paints available in other countries, I was able to fiind some water b ased Acrylic paints that I like but is it ok…[Read more]

    • one way you can try is to wet the line first. It is sitting there because of water tension. It should run after you wet the line.
      Depending on the surface, it is also easy to paint the line directly then clean off the surface.

  • Jaberwak posted an update in the group Group logo of Q/A & Help GroupQ/A & Help Group 9 years, 10 months ago

    Ok another problem. It looks like i manage to “misplaced” the HGUC Kampfer antena. Can someone who has the model make a picture of it with a ruler so i could get the dimensions right.
    Much obliged

  • Jaberwak posted an update in the group Group logo of Q/A & Help GroupQ/A & Help Group 9 years, 10 months ago

    Problems with chipping paint.
    Was doing some paint tests and come up with this big problem. Paint is chiping like crazy if i touch it, blow air at it (and i dont mean from…

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    • did u top coat it becasue thats the usual main cause top coat it wth some future becasue that stuff is resistant to almost everything plus its cheap

    • Havent topcoated it yet. It might have been my mistake. Also notice that the paint is chiping from places that have no mechanical connection like the top of the shoulders. Ill try fixing it by handbrushing and then topcoating it with gloss varnish. Question. Will it lose the metalic paint effect if i do that?

    • I don’t know if I’m seeing this right, but in the middle and the right edge on the top of the backpack, is the primer actually coming off?
      I’ve heard that some modelers had problems with the Vallejo primer. It’s recommended NOT to thin it, spray two light coats and a final covering coat with a drying time of at least a half hour between them and…[Read more]

    • The primer somehow holds…(the orginal color of the kit is dark purple) I know some modelers have problems with this primer. Im also in love/hate relationship with it. Love it for the ease of use and as long as it covers the part it works great. Hate it cause you just cannot sand this primer cause its kind of rubbery and doesnt eat into plastic.…[Read more]

    • *the primer holds on most parts. There are two places that came a bit off. Hopefully the fixes will hold.

    • Yeah, I know, mixing paint can be a pain in the butt. Maybe a tip, I use the paint mixing bottles from Vallejo. They are 30/35 ml. Then pore some alcohol in them to level out the bottom (they are spherical). I use a toothpick as a measure stick. For instance a 80/20 percent mix, if I don’t need much paint, I carve 1 cm on the toothpick. 80 percent…[Read more]

    • did you clean the plastic with water and liquid detergent or anything alike before painting?because their are some residue from molding the plastics (like oils, etc.) that make the paint can’t adhere so much.

    • Plastic was cleaned. Its just the last layer of paint pealing off. Didnt have time to check with demineralized water as tete sugested yet (had a rather hectic end of week in work) but i guess it could be the main culprit.

  • brypla posted an update in the group Group logo of Q/A & Help GroupQ/A & Help Group 9 years, 10 months ago

    Just two questions that i need some urgent help in,
    1. how do i identify which is a water slide decal and which is the usual stick on decal
    2. how much thinner should i use to thin the Mr Colour paint or what consistency do i need to look for when thinning so as to be hand painted by paintbrush

    • 1. you can tell if you using a water slide if the back ground of the paper is blue and when the back of the paper feels like normal paper but the front feels waxy
      dry rub on they always have like some extra wax paper on the back of it for you to take off so it doesnt stick to any other suface before being applied onand they have a clear…[Read more]

      • actually thining paint for hand painting is advised so that you will not leave brush strokes. You just need a lot of patience since you should apply few very thin coats of paint and try to gradually build up the color.

        • oops sorry bout the misinformation

          • thanks for the advice, but in terms of thinning Mr Colour paint, what consistency should i observe to know the paint is thinned enough

            • A tad thicker than milk. More like thick chocolate milk. For the airbrush I use a 50/50 mix. I think try to start with 75 percent paint and 25 percent thinner. The paint needs to be rather thin. If you brush it on, you should see the brush strokes settle in 30 seconds. If the paint is too thin, you might get sags. The first one or two layers of…[Read more]

    • then what do i do if i start seeing bubbles formed on the painted area when dried,

      • If these bubbles appear in the drying process, there is a weird chemical reaction with the paint and a previous painted or sprayed on substance.
        Did you wash the runners or parts before starting to paint. The chemical reaction could be the result of the paint reacting to the release agent that is sprayed in the molds before the casting process.…[Read more]

        • thanks, but is it possible to do the reverse wash technique with tamiya spray paints?

          • That all depends on which layer in the process you’re going to use the Tamiya spray paints. Using it as the color of the raised edges on the parts, so, the color that will be painted over with an other color and then washed off, this is fine. If you are using the Tamiya spray cans as second coat, which is to be wiped off, this will not work.…[Read more]

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