Thanks for the tip!

This is my first time and I've only stock up black & white acrylic, thinking that if in the future I'm gonna a/b my kit with lacquer, I'll reserve these (acrylics) for panel lining. Seeing that it's quite difficult, I think I'm doomed!

I've thought of looking for enamel, but no idea where to hunt for it. Though there's this art shop in Balakong that I haven't visited yet.

Luckily I'm only lining an SD kit, else sure pengsan.

Try HHQ at Fraser Business Park.
Tamiya enamels should be available at some toycity outlet (i guess so...)
alternatively, AF hobby, mgs2u, hobbiescorner also got carry enamel paint.
Usually ppl go for enamel coz they dry slowly and flow smoother.

izzit ok to just spray top coat (flat) without paint the gundam first?

OK.

can somebody show how the outcome???

wanna try on sd btw....

Just try it... if someone shows you, it'll be different cause reality and photo may look different.. you want to know the result then test it yourself..

Whichever way u r more comfortable n able to produce good work. for me, paint everything in parts, top coat, panel line, decal, weathering; then only assemble.

Only part of weathering will be done after assembled.

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Added on May 11, 2010, 5:15 pmWhy not u try it and share with us the outcome?

This post has been edited by rayloke: May 11 2010, 05:15 PM

It's shown in the tutorial thread. If you google on the flat topcoat you plan to use, you should able to see samples of using it.
In fact, "flat-coated outcome" should be abundantly available in the http://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopic=1167507

how much price for small topcoat spray bottle?

today went to TM and the small topcoat bottle=RM30

izzit consider ok or i can get anywhere cheaper?

This post has been edited by wansirpunk: May 11 2010, 07:33 PM

Hi guys, I need your help here
This is my first gundam kit and still W.I.P, when I was constructing the body this morning I realize there's a lining like a defect. I circled in red the lining that appeared on the body. Not sure if it's been like that since in the box. Have u guys had this kind of problem? Is it due to holding the parts too tight with my hand while working on it, or is it due to heat?

Will it be removed if I sand it off? If I do sanding then I would have to sand all the outer surface, so would it appear nice for end result ? Worried I might make it look worse if I sand it . Your suggestion and advice is highly appreciated. Thanks!

That's a swirl result from the injection. Sand it a little + top coat might helps reduce, if not eliminate the swirl. Best option would be to paint it.

Everybody's kit has this too, so it's not just yours. Don't worry too much.

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Added on May 12, 2010, 11:05 amI've tried mixing water (RO) into my existing paint mixture. The paint doesn't seem to run along the groove anymore. I think still need to dissolve the paint in thinner so it would break the surface tension of the paint, rather than using water mixture.

Oh ya, say bye bye to my paintbrush as well. lol

Ended up lining the rest of the parts with my marker, which was quite thick.

This post has been edited by Harddisk: May 12 2010, 11:05 AM

AFHobby is selling Copic Marker for panel lining which is 0.03/0.02 compare to Gundam Marker 0.3. i guess is quite thin and i am planning to buy it once their stock arrive next week together with some enamel paint and enamel thinner too

ACtually there's another method. You can try using real touch marker. Just draw on the panel line (it's very thick), then clean it up using a cotton bud with some thinner. Use toothpick for hard to reach places. Else if you got budget, go get the mr. hobby or tomiya cotton bud sharp type.

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Added on May 13, 2010, 1:47 amCopic marker has a very weak head. Be very careful not to apply too much pressure while you doing panel line.

This post has been edited by inquisytor: May 13 2010, 01:47 AM

Thanks for the tip. will keep that in mind

Can anyone provide a link to do recasting?

Do believe that you get what you paid for. I was using Watson's cotton-bud and sad to say, they suck.

Anyway, I'll try to stock up some toothpicks. OTOH, once those Gundam marker dries up, it's not as easy to wash off compared to the acrylic. Getting a consistent and clean line is even harder. The nicest part I managed was the face. lol.

BTW, AFHobby = afhobby.com? Do they have address or contact #?

it is listed in the pin thread here http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/392450

or visit AFHobby forum http://www.bbs.afhobby.com/index.php

This post has been edited by stanleysum: May 13 2010, 10:31 AM

Thanks!

Ampang ...

it is actually walking distance from XL-Shop

guys.. comparing tamiya cement and mr hobby cement, which one is better??