Gundam Modeling Official thread - Part 5

[Nikaido]

Hi everyone,

I am new to gunpla. can anyone advise if Tamiya x20 thinner can be use with Gaia note enamel paint for thinning ?

Thanks

 

[strikefreedom_83]

Been awhile since I last build. Got the itch to start building kits again after I saw the recently release gold plated Phenex Gundam.

Have not built the Narrative one but I did have a painted HGUC Phenex [from GFT] done:

Anyway, was at HAW and I picked up what I thought was the full-plated Tryon 3 kit.

I didn't do my research, so this was the campaign version and only some parts were plated, the rest were of a special pearl/gloss finish. So not my best build since I wanted to preserve the special plastic look.

I actually like the Tryon 3, even though at first I wasn't into the SRW aspect.

The backpack however blocks the shoulder articulation and the sword is heavy and the kit barely holds it in place. Fun though as a break form regular UC content.

Hi may I know how you paint your Phenex? It's really well done.

 

[Nutzzzzzzzzzzz]

Where's the best place to get new models?

 

[kaixax555]

Hi everyone,

I am new to gunpla. can anyone advise if Tamiya x20 thinner can be use with Gaia note enamel paint for thinning ?

Thanks

Gaianotes should be lacquer wor

Need lacquer thinner

Sent from AKB48 theater using GAGT

 

[Nikaido]

Gaianotes should be lacquer wor

Need lacquer thinner

Sent from AKB48 theater using GAGT

oh i get acrylic base - tamiya x20A
Oil base - Tamiya x20
Lacquer based - Lacquer base thinner

Thanks it is quite confusing i thought there is only 2 type Acrylic base or Enamel oil base .

 

[kaixax555]

oh i get acrylic base - tamiya x20A
Oil base - Tamiya x20
Lacquer based - Lacquer base thinner

Thanks it is quite confusing i thought there is only 2 type Acrylic base or Enamel oil base .

If really want to break down to specifics, there are 4 types

1st type is Water-based Acrylic, mainly brands like Citadel and Vallejo. Tends to suit handpainting, can also be airbrushed. You can use water to dilute or better yet, use their thinner.

2nd type is Alcohol-based Acrylic, Aqueous Hobby Color and Tamiya Acrylic belong to this category. They are better thinned with alcohol than water. They perform more like lacquer than water based acrylics. However I have good experience handpainting with Aqueous Hobby Color (see examples in works above), painting in a wet palette. Dilute with Tamiya X20A.

3rd type is Enamel. They are kind of like oil paints, and they take longer to dry and fully cure. Very smelly, wear mask when painting. Useful for panel lining and for reverse washes like you see on most people who paint their Sinanju/Sinanju Stein. In Singapore you will mainly find Tamiya Enamel (small cuboid looking bottle), though got other brands like Testors around. Dilute with Tamiya X20.

4th type is Lacquer. Very quick drying, not quite good for brush painting but excellent for airbrushing. Smelliest so you better wear a mask when painting. Dominant type of paint for most Gundam painters and modellers. Tamiya (those specifically labelled lacquer), Mr Hobby (not Aqueous Hobby), Gaianotes, E7 and SMS paints are examples. Lacquer thinners include Mr Hobby Levelling thinner, Tamiya Lacquer thinner, Gaianotes thinner, E7 thinner.

For more info can read this
http://blaze.re/paint-types/?fbclid=IwAR2t8xuJOKv0smfutuqR6FY8qCJyzfIiaHsSz1_gdZqev0w7D3BT_qLUFV8

 

[Nikaido]

Wow that is something new. Thanks for the information

 

[kaixax555]

Where's the best place to get new models?

Hobby Art Gallery @ Sunshine Plaza
Orbe Station near Jurong East CPF Building

 

[de5ert]

Any good brands of ab gun can recommend? Budget either less than 100 or 200. Is ustar kp-45 gd?

 

[xiaoxin0226]

looked before, they dont't sell it. any ideas?

 

[iron2000]

Something interesting.
Wireless LED, the guy recreated from scratch of a 3rd party plamo product.

 

[BtegaSG]

If really want to break down to specifics, there are 4 types

1st type is Water-based Acrylic, mainly brands like Citadel and Vallejo. Tends to suit handpainting, can also be airbrushed. You can use water to dilute or better yet, use their thinner.

2nd type is Alcohol-based Acrylic, Aqueous Hobby Color and Tamiya Acrylic belong to this category. They are better thinned with alcohol than water. They perform more like lacquer than water based acrylics. However I have good experience handpainting with Aqueous Hobby Color (see examples in works above), painting in a wet palette. Dilute with Tamiya X20A.

3rd type is Enamel. They are kind of like oil paints, and they take longer to dry and fully cure. Very smelly, wear mask when painting. Useful for panel lining and for reverse washes like you see on most people who paint their Sinanju/Sinanju Stein. In Singapore you will mainly find Tamiya Enamel (small cuboid looking bottle), though got other brands like Testors around. Dilute with Tamiya X20.

4th type is Lacquer. Very quick drying, not quite good for brush painting but excellent for airbrushing. Smelliest so you better wear a mask when painting. Dominant type of paint for most Gundam painters and modellers. Tamiya (those specifically labelled lacquer), Mr Hobby (not Aqueous Hobby), Gaianotes, E7 and SMS paints are examples. Lacquer thinners include Mr Hobby Levelling thinner, Tamiya Lacquer thinner, Gaianotes thinner, E7 thinner.

Good info!! Thanks for sharing !!

 

[zhihao57]

Hi all, so recently I accidentally broke the joints of the shoulder,

Is there any place that sells replacement parts?

I've tried using Tamiya ABS cement, but its not strong enough.

Tried poking a needle through, but the joints are too small.

HELP!

haha!

its a MG destiny extreme burst mode.

 

[kaixax555]

Hi all, so recently I accidentally broke the joints of the shoulder,

Is there any place that sells replacement parts?

I've tried using Tamiya ABS cement, but its not strong enough.

Tried poking a needle through, but the joints are too small.

HELP!

haha!

its a MG destiny extreme burst mode.

not able to put a rod inside the joint?

 

[theclerksays]

Hi all, so recently I accidentally broke the joints of the shoulder,

Is there any place that sells replacement parts?

I've tried using Tamiya ABS cement, but its not strong enough.

Tried poking a needle through, but the joints are too small.

HELP!

haha!

its a MG destiny extreme burst mode.

I have a very old built MG destiny extreme burst mode that I can sell u for the parts if u want.

 

[zhihao57]

I have a very old built MG destiny extreme burst mode that I can sell u for the parts if u want.

Ah, how much are you looking for?

For just a small shoulder joint? Maybe you can message me?

not able to put a rod inside the joint?

I've actually solved the problem alr, drilled a bigger hole, stick some round tube that I got from my HG freedom in, miraculously it fits, nicely in the arm also, woo, it's done, haha!

https://m.imgur.com/a/JXfOEXW

The left joint is the one that broken haha.

 

[frontpage]

Anyone interested in the RG perfect strike model at p-Bandai?
Looking for people to share the shipping cost

Thanks!

 

[Nikaido]

White Color on Grey Surfacer ??

Hi,

Can any pros advise if White color can be air brush on Grey Primer or strictly on white primer only as Grey is darker than White ??

 

[unicr0ne]

Hi,

Can any pros advise if White color can be air brush on Grey Primer or strictly on white primer only as Grey is darker than White ??

can is can, but you need to paint many thin layers or one thick layer.

good luck making the parts consistent.

White is one of the most difficult colors for beginners to paint if the base is not white.

 

[Nikaido]

can is can, but you need to paint many thin layers or one thick layer.

good luck making the parts consistent.

White is one of the most difficult colors for beginners to paint if the base is not white.

I see thanks i will stick to White primer then.