sorry just seen you don’t want anything too easy lol . If you have built model kits before I would go for a high grade kit , personally I prefer the 1/100 scale as they avoid the really small fidly parts that some of the smaller kits have. If you don’t mind small parts then the 1/144 high grade kits are a good place to start , the newer build…[Read more]
I would say anything SD those are super fun and really simple and as a bonus they don’t take up much space so you can fit a lot more into a smaller space.
you can do it either way, if you panel line first then the lines will be protected just like the paint but panel lining can also run so make sure it’s completely dry as well before you spary over the kit. If you do the panel lining after the topcoat then the nature of panel lines being that they are indented into the model they should be fine unprotected.
Take your time removing nub marks! If you’re not planning on painting that’ll be your most important step. Don’t cut too close to the piece on the runner and don’t apply much pressure when cutting the nubs!
gloss finishes can look good on any mobile suit just as much as a matt finish can but it does take a bit more care as gloss coats do show imperfections easier. If you’re not painting and just putting the gloss coat as a finish over the bare plastic, then at the very least I’d recommend giving the entire surface of the plastic a light sanding with…[Read more]
you can do it either way, if you panel line first then the lines will be protected just like the paint but panel lining can also run so make sure it’s completely dry as well before you spary over the kit. If you do the panel lining after the topcoat then the nature of panel lines being that they are indented into the model they should be fine unprotected.
I posted a WIP yesterday I cut the gun barrels for the 110mm machine cannons and glued them in also I finished building the model Sunday night but there are a few seem lines that need to disappear before I prime and begin the custom paint job.
Take your time removing nub marks! If you’re not planning on painting that’ll be your most important step. Don’t cut too close to the piece on the runner and don’t apply much pressure when cutting the nubs!