Gundam Modeling Official thread - Part 5

[Errz]

thanks.

will do build - panel line - decal - flat coat.

You can do that as well, personally, I will panel line as I build.

My process will be as follows.

Build+panel line -> first coat -> decal -> final coat.

u can skip the gloss coat also because the bare plastic is smooth enough for decal to stick and for enamel paint to flow for panel lining.
so the sequence will be:
decal -> panel line -> flat coat

 

[evilerniex]

thanks.

will do build - panel line - decal - flat coat.

if ur decal is going to be placed over a panel line, then u shld decal first then do panel lining. or u can cut the decal up and paste separately leaving the panel line visible.


reason is that panel lines represents gaps between armour plates. so if u decal over the panel line, it is going to look like ur decal is floating over empty space.


if dun have such case, then either sequence is ok.

 

[Errz]

got it.

Ok.. Air Brush ...

air compressor noise.. isit loud? my free time is only at night
spray booth..isit a must to have?

if ur decal is going to be placed over a panel line, then u shld decal first then do panel lining. or u can cut the decal up and paste separately leaving the panel line visible.


reason is that panel lines represents gaps between armour plates. so if u decal over the panel line, it is going to look like ur decal is floating over empty space.


if dun have such case, then either sequence is ok.

 

[kenneth0601]

got it.

Ok.. Air Brush ...

air compressor noise.. isit loud? my free time is only at night
spray booth..isit a must to have?

Yah, it is kinda noisy. I am looking at a fish pump setup, it produces lesser noise but has enough air for spraying.

My last spray session was powered by a fish pump with 3 AB connected to it.

 

[mambo31]

anyone know where I can get my hands on ready-stock PG Unicorn?

Need by latest tomorrow...

Tried HAG, no stocks...

 

[Errz]

hobbypoint? http://www.hobbypoint.com.sg/

anyone know where I can get my hands on ready-stock PG Unicorn?

Need by latest tomorrow...

Tried HAG, no stocks...

 

[tpmmark]

Anyone knows if the rg red astray out? Saw the video clip and find it kind of cool. Gonna get him next.

 

[kenneth0601]

anyone know where I can get my hands on ready-stock PG Unicorn?

Need by latest tomorrow...

Tried HAG, no stocks...

If you have no issues being chopped, Takashimaya or those leading department stores will have stocks surely.

 

[Errz]

Anyone knows if the rg red astray out? Saw the video clip and find it kind of cool. Gonna get him next.

not out yet. should be Aug

 

[tpmmark]

not out yet. should be Aug

Thanks man. Shall visit some shops in aug then.

 

[tissuepaper]

anybody familiar with detailing their gunpla ?
looking for a chisel-like and round-depth effect. what tools to get for it ?

 

[Errz]

feel like painting (yes..poison liao) nu gundam inner frame ...usually what color to use? gun metal?

 

[evilerniex]

feel like painting (yes..poison liao) nu gundam inner frame ...usually what color to use? gun metal?

gun metal is ok. gold or sliver also can.

 

[Errz]

gun metal is ok. gold or sliver also can.

tried to dismantle the arms part...but one part i cant seems to get it out lol. maybe will try on RG destiny .

 

[jazy1992]

tried to dismantle the arms part...but one part i cant seems to get it out lol. maybe will try on RG destiny .

Be careful when u are painting the frame of RGs, they are VERY VERY weak

Sent from Samsung GT-I9505 using GAGT

 

[Errz]

Be careful when u are painting the frame of RGs, they are VERY VERY weak

Sent from Samsung GT-I9505 using GAGT

har...then i dont paint liao. thanks for the warning.

 

[kenneth0601]

tried to dismantle the arms part...but one part i cant seems to get it out lol. maybe will try on RG destiny .

You can try to separate the part using the McDonald's breakfast knife.

Works most of the time and safer than using your own nails.

 

[evilerniex]

tried to dismantle the arms part...but one part i cant seems to get it out lol. maybe will try on RG destiny .

be careful and dun use too much force coz RG really fragile as wat jazy1992 mentioned.


for painting, usually we dun snap everything together or we trim off the male part so it is easier to take apart

 

[Errz]

thanks for the tips. am learning new stuff everyday.

saw this custom set..looks nice

http://www.e2046.com/product/7372
http://www.e2046.com/product/RX-93+Nu+Gundam+Ver.Ka+Conversion+Parts/21210/

You can try to separate the part using the McDonald's breakfast knife.

Works most of the time and safer than using your own nails.

be careful and dun use too much force coz RG really fragile as wat jazy1992 mentioned.


for painting, usually we dun snap everything together or we trim off the male part so it is easier to take apart

 

[tissuepaper]

anybody familiar with detailing their gunpla ?
looking for a chisel-like and round-depth effect. what tools to get for it ?

eg the knee, thigh area where there's small hole.
and shoulder spike there is a small rectangular shape.
any one knows how to achieve this ? what tools to use ?