I suggest using a water based clear gloss. Vallejo makes one. Please don’t use an acrylic by Tamiya or MrHobby, as they are alcohol based!
First spray on two very light coats, where the product leaves a “grainy” effect. The last coat may be an all covering/thicker one as the gold parts and decals are sufficiently coated to protect them from any…[Read more]
For smaller decals, due to smaller sticky surface area, you can try Mr. Mark Setter as well. Since Phenex has a special coating on it, I would try the Mr. Mark Setter on one of the runners first, to ensure it doesn’t damage the coating.
been working on this for a few days.
base:
i wanted a floating effect, i think it came out good. i still need to add some lights and stain.
gunpla:
i like the gold but im trying to figure out the green, im thinking tamiya racing green?
You could try spraying, but then you’ll need to have the parts in a transparent clear. And getting those sparkles in there…?
Your best bet would be recasting the parts you want that effect in with clear resin, ad some pigment for the purple color and some metallic or pearl flakes to get the desired effect.
Sorry, but that’s the only way I can…[Read more]
yeah those effect parts were from the mold, meaning it was part of the plastic when it was melted and formed. if you’re happy enough with a paint effect on the outside, Tamiya has a spray paint color Pearl Clear. it’s a clear coat with sparkly flakes so you can paint any clear color you want first on clear parts and coat this after or probably…[Read more]
Can anyone suggest the best & fastest way to strip panel lining? I used the red gundam marker drip type for my rg zeta karaba. I did not like the outcome so i want to redo it using gray. btw iv’e done the panel lining it for about a year now and have lost my manual so as much as possible, I dont want to disassemble the kit. thanks.
Any suggestions for an Led for the RX 78-2 Ver 3.0? I would like to get the Bandai set but they only have green and red. And as far as I know 78-2 has yellow eyes.
Any responses are much appreciated. Thank you
just the 3rd party knock offs on eBay… or you can create your own LEDs. there’s a tutorial on Youtube. or buy the green Bandai LEDs, take them apart and switch out the LEDs with yellow ones. you’d have to undo the solder and re-solder with your own yellow LEDs. Bandai did release a yellow one with the P-Bandai exlusive Extra Weapon Pack for…[Read more]
tbh u should really buy the knock off ones. its not really a big big deal to buy it. its also a little cheaper as a plus. a while ago i bought the green led from bandai and the knock off and what i feel was that the bandai one was not as bright as the knock off and it didnt even last as long also the knock off is already pre built so u dont have…[Read more]
nice camo paint job!
Yeah, nice camo paint job indeed and great weathering overall. Curious about the finished result!
thank you
thank you, I should have it finished in a week or so. and you will be able to see the end result. I have a little more custom work to do