anchor spray can is around RM7, so definitely cheaper..

i see, so no shortcuts there huh thanks for your help.. so for AB painting, i will definitely need paint thinner too?

and i'm actually upgrading from spray cans to AB so i know how to handle cans, but not the AB yet

Yep, you need to buy the thinner just that i recommend getting the same brand as the paint and keep in mind the type of paint like acrylic paint thin with acrylic thinner and so on.

This post has been edited by Khai62: Sep 3 2012, 03:34 PM

alright, got it! thanks for the help

Since you've been using spray can previously, why not just decant your existing spray cans? http://www.ghostofzeon.com/diy/paintxtract/xtract.html.

AH thanks for clarifying... i skimmed through the decant part they said because i had absolutely no idea what that was.. thank you for the link too

This post has been edited by kioko126: Sep 9 2012, 07:08 PM

Something to share..

where do you guys buy airbrush?? I'm interested in airbrushing. Wanna make it a hobby.
[EDIT] Just saw it on XL website.. Anywhere else that sells airbrush?
What are the things that make an airbrush work?
Compressor? hose? and the main part is the holder itself?

This post has been edited by technosakai: Sep 11 2012, 03:25 PM

Hi everyone. Can someone suggest to me the best paint to use to paint Marvel Universe figures? Also, what is the proper combination for flesh tones? Thanks in advance.

very well executed photo and a very nice dio...


try asking tkting, compressor + air tank (with hose already). You only need to buy the airbrush. Cheapo airbrush will be fine. Invest on higher end when you're pro enough


Mr Hobby or Tamiya Acrylics. You can paint brush or airbrush.
flesh tone depends on your taste. You can straight use flesh or do color combi. either flesh+orange or flesh+red as based color.

total package costs how much?

bought mine from him RM400, compressor+air tank( hose is already included). Normal cheapo airbrush is around RM80~90.
Better ask him.

Get turpentine or white Spirit for the enamel paint. Better than the enamel thinner. Enamel thinner may spoilt ur plastic kit if use excessively. U can get the turpentine in any hobby shop selling oil or acrylic paint. Thanks.

Hi guys. wanna ask a question on industrial spray paints. I tried using TOA spray which stated acrylic lacquer based. turned out quite smooth and ok for my taste. my only problem was using the gundam marker for panel lining and touch paint after that. i can't rub off excess panel lining marks and the paint starts to come off if i use gundam marker to paint over it. any advice on this? Thanks!

Is there any solution for air leak on the quick release joint on airbrush ?

the air leaked between the lock and airbrush connector.

want to ask, again,

where to find replacement marker nib / tip for tamiya chrome one? old one is spoiled

because i use knife cut it to make it shaper but later on the tips is become a scratched brush.

Can anybody enlighten me about panel line wash technic
Case :
I try panel line wash on my gunpla but everything turn out to be dirty... My white part become black stain on top. I m using For my main color. Black as panel line.
Thank you

what type of paint you're using?
your based paint should be different from from panel line paint. Panel line usually enamel, your based paint should be non-enamel or top coated with non-enamel. In that way when your cleaning the excess using lighter fluid/enamel thinner only the enamel paint will be remove.

Ah.. I've also had similar experience before. That's why in my previous mentions, i advice to gloss coat before panel lining. The gloss coat make is easier for you to line and also rub off the excess paint.

Essentially, matte coat is such because the surface on a micro level is not even and smooth. Light does not reflect properly and uniformly on it, that's why it becomes matte. These roughness is also the reason why when you try to rub off your paint, It doesn't come out clean and you get black spots.

Solution? Soak the part back in brake fluid, re paint back the white, gloss goat it before start lining. All the best!