besides those expensive spray cans like Mr Hobby etc, what other brand that u can get from hardware store that can give good finishing?
Few thread back, i saw sum1 mention Anchor...
But is it worth trying?

my spray skill are moderate, but on big stuffs like car rims etc..
but not on small parts/models... im just afraid the finisihing might not be as good..

how bout primer and flat coat?

any suggestion?

This post has been edited by abundai: Dec 20 2012, 11:45 AM

thx bro for the info
its spray can, okie ill try using brake fluid to remove the paint.
the after i remove the paint, do i need to do some polishing b4 i apply a new layer of paint?

noobie like me have much to learn =p

its a car, so you want to prepare it to be as smooth as possible before painting. no need to polish, but do sand it properly first. start with a 500 girt, then 1000 grit, and finally maybe finish with a 2000 grit.

prime it once, then if everything looks ok, go on with painting it

just to add, after soaking it in brake fluid, you will still need to use a toothbrush to scrub it a little bit. use gloves. brake fluid is nasty stuff!

So far have tried Anchor, TOA and Bosny and their finish is quite ok just it not as fine as those hobby spray. Also it not that different than spraying other stuff just don't get too close while spraying to prevent paint just botch on the surface making it thick.

thanks for the suggesiton...
yeah. basic rules of good finishing is always to have many thin layers..
could anchor be the best ?

another question, altho its a bit obvious...
some painted models i see have kinda shiny inner frames..
are those normal paint with gloss finish?
it really looks like its made of metal/steel..

most probably gloss coat

thx bro for the info again
i shall start the project soon n hope it will turn out good xD
thx alot bro =D

Nope, it is not gloss coat.
It is achieved by using air brush using the right paints.
some paints give metalic/metal feel like Gaia series

hmm.. then i need to buy an airbrush....
anywhere can get below rm300 for the starter kit of PB?

this is what i paint with industrial paint(Anchor) and Gaia Color
silver and gold do give you metal like paint look

so the black frames and silver knee are anchor and those blu/green parts are Gaia using paintbrush?

and i lurvveeee that steel spike..did u get it from ur local dealer, or online?

This post has been edited by abundai: Dec 20 2012, 04:30 PM

I have a question here, for ppl who ever build zaku mg or hg, may I know how can I paint the heat hawk sharp edge , especially for the mg 2.0 pcs.
I would like to paint it to silver( like it before heat up).

thats is a Gaia Color's Gunmetal, hand painted
and thats is Anchor Petronas's Green
the silver is definitely from Anchor
have same glossiness like your picture posted, but my camera seem dont capture well

oh yeah, metal spike i bought from mgs2u.com(an online local shop)

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Added on December 20, 2012, 8:40 pmuse a masking tape wrap around the bottom blade



This post has been edited by nazrul90: Dec 20 2012, 08:40 PM

Found new way of spraying multiple parts at once, any thoughts on this?
http://keroshobby.blogspot.com/2011/01/wip...-00-part-2.html

Thank you.

RM100+ can get a Airbrush hand piece(the gun) but china brand type.
If you're in PJ then you can go to ICW to use their compressor(For free). A decent compressor would cost at least RM400...
To achieve metalic/metal feel, using air brush is the way to go because hand paint is unable to achieve the smoothness of the paint.
Although spray can have them but they might hurt your plastic OR over spray resulting thick layers

would not recommend this. You will still miss certain parts of the are that you need to spray.
Satay sticks are the way to go. Satay sticks aren't expensive. Get aligator clips or use blu-tac with them to hold your gundam parts.

For the above, after the paint dry, need to flip back all the parts & spray again one, so many wont miss.

Well, I just want to spray multiple parts at once rather than one by one, so any more ideas?

the reason why i don't recommend that method is because yes once you paint one side then you can flip the parts BUT there is the a risk where when you flip, the painted part's paint might come off due to the double side tape if you're careful.
The best is spray one by one rather than all at once. Yes, you can spray multiple parts depending on the parts then you can spray 2-3 together.

im from PJ, but i must admit that never heard of ICW.. what is that? a Gunpla shop???
im really new to this gunpla thingy.. so tryin to pick up as much as i can from all of d experts in here...

This post has been edited by abundai: Dec 21 2012, 10:53 AM

ICW is Infinite Creation Workshop. Refer here for more info http://www.malaysiascalemodelling.com/inde...cessfully+saved. Or you can join pla-zone, http://www.pla-zone.com/

It's a workshop where "us" modellers gather and do model kits or just hang out. The shop also sell tools and some kits, so it's much convenient for everyone who lives nearby. I don't mind giving you some fundamental skills as i'm teaching one of my friend. Do let me know.

Yeap, this is the one