Gundam Modeling Official thread - Part 5

[wanrong]

Your HD-180 no good?

somehow yesterday trying to spray it just got clotted, cant even spray thinner or anything.

Strip down and clean everything but still clotted.

 

[order-devi]

try soaking your airbrush with thinner

 

[order-devi]

any1 knows where to get this in SG?

AGE-1 RAZOR

 

[wanrong]

Soaking the airbrush but not brusshing it works? Maybe its my needle the sharp tip have a slight bent

 

[k3nzor]

Soaking the airbrush but not brusshing it works? Maybe its my needle the sharp tip have a slight bent

Check your nozzle and o-ring.

 

[cKm]

any1 knows where to get this in SG?

AGE-1 RAZOR

Don't know about local but HLJ has it.

AGE-1 Razor Parts Mod Kit (Hobby Japan October 2012 Bonus Item) by Hobby Japan | HobbyLink Japan

 

[wanrong]

Checked doesnt seem to be my nozzle or o-ring or maybe it is. My paint got stuck in the nozzle. End up buy a new airbrush with alot of different accessory this time and cleaning kit for it.

EDIT: hmm guys gaia star bright silver can be mix with mr color thinner right??

 

[hianyiaw]

Any bros can recommend a good compressor with airbrush set. Wanna try airbrushing but so many models to choose from. Preferably not too high end

 

[Albedo]

Any bros can recommend a good compressor with airbrush set. Wanna try airbrushing but so many models to choose from. Preferably not too high end

I also wanna know.

I see some people have a box with ventilation in which they do the airbrushing, is it necessary?

 

[n3v3rmind]

I also wanna know.

I see some people have a box with ventilation in which they do the airbrushing, is it necessary?

Any bros can recommend a good compressor with airbrush set. Wanna try airbrushing but so many models to choose from. Preferably not too high end

I bought HM5000 Compresssor and HM135 Air Brush from HAG few years back.. about <320sgd

Box with ventilation = spray booth to me is a must/ need, unless you are doing it in open area.. I tried in my room without spray booth last time, the smell and paint particles nearly suffocate me lol... Other than that, wear a mask and open windows and switch on fan.

Rather than buying a 300sgd spray booth, i did this:
How to make your own Spraybooth. I add a piece of fish filter inside the fan.

 

[hianyiaw]

I saw the sparmax compressor that haw is doing preorders for. Just wondering if that is better or the hm5000. Also I noticed there is a lot of different kinds of airbrushes. Is a single 0.3 airbrush sufficient or need to get a few with different sizes

 

[n3v3rmind]

I saw the sparmax compressor that haw is doing preorders for. Just wondering if that is better or the hm5000. Also I noticed there is a lot of different kinds of airbrushes. Is a single 0.3 airbrush sufficient or need to get a few with different sizes

You may want to take a look at this.. good reference:
Major Williams' Gunpla Blog: Gundam Building 101: Airbrushing

 

[k3nzor]

Up Up Up!

Help me clear my stuff ASAP!

 

[oztheone]

Is there a way to remove primer paint like how Enamel paint can be removed using Enamel thinner ?

 

[r_apid]

what to check before buying a compressor and an airbrush? i mean i dont live in singapore and will buy them in sg, so if something bad happen after buying it, i cant go back to the store..i will appreciate the replies!

 

[tissuepaper]

anybody know where to get the cheapest price for rg exia ? whether online/ shops that having promo ? tia

Is there a way to remove primer paint like how Enamel paint can be removed using Enamel thinner ?

why you want to remove primer paint ? i think the normal thinner you use to mix with paint also can remove the primer paint.

 

[jazy1992]

Is there a way to remove primer paint like how Enamel paint can be removed using Enamel thinner ?

the safest method would be to sand the piece down after the primer has dried

 

[jarred1223]

anybody know where to get the cheapest price for rg exia ? whether online/ shops that having promo ? tia





why you want to remove primer paint ? i think the normal thinner you use to mix with paint also can remove the primer paint.

HAW was selling RG Exia at $39.90 (got additional discount if you're member) but I think that was for month of May.

but now got 25-30% discount for the usual shops that sell Gundam kits, still good to buy

 

[tuner]

My completed Slug Flyer

http://sdtuner.blogspot.sg/2014/06/slug-flyer.html

 

[evilerniex]

My completed Slug Flyer

SD Tuner: Slug Flyer

nice!
is this kit hard to do? i find those china kits always a lot of seamlines, sink holes, misaligned pieces... very tedious to touch up