here's the breakdown of steps:
1) paint gloss black(to obtain a shinier silver)
2) polish
3) paint silver
4) polish
5) paint clear paint(if you are making titanium colour)
6) polish

will definately try this outt. thxx. anyway polish using tamiya compound?

This post has been edited by steph13: Mar 7 2013, 11:44 PM

yupe

it can be use on any paint, even on bare plastic
because it's a liquid sandpaper, it doesn't dissolve any paint, jz sanding, or polishing to be exact

yes, similar. just that these stuff do not clearly state the grit of abrasiveness because not needed to do so.

As General_Nic mentioned, these r sandpaper in liquid or cream form. It works that way. So if u put some thoughts into it, u will realise there r stuff other than toothpaste which can be used for the same purpose.

Toothpaste, autosol, CD recovery solution etc, ring a bell?

Just a noob question.

Could someone please explain the process of painting the kit with spraycan.
i wanna know the equipments, layers, cost range, what to do n what not to do.
I am trying to spray a HG.
do you guys normally spray after fix or before most answer i receive is after but i also heard from some to spray on runner before fixing.
what do i need to do before doing primer? well i tried to reduce some nub marks as possible with plyer n blade but still the marks r there normally i do straight build no paint. but i am trying for the gbwc this as i didn't make it for last yr and yeah my skill sucks and lack of money is a pain. pls pls guide me rly need help.

here's a simple workflow for you

cut parts out with nipper/cutter
sand with sandpaper 500 grit then 1,000 grit
take individual parts, prime and paint
panel line, decal, top coat
assemble back

DONE!

thx n yeah typo error its nipper.
nipper or nail clipper which is better. not quite sure but i tried using both
anyway thx shauno

Shauno has pretty much explain it.

for competition, nub mark removal is pretty much the most fundamental: looking at your kit or part, people will not know where the nub mark was originally.

With this, guess i answer one of your question about cut first or color first (on the runner).

As for tools, just like other form of art and craft-ship, the more professional and specific-purposed tool (usually more expensive), means it will save your more work n time. However, basic tools can produce super work too. It's depends on the artist but not the tools.

These are the few stuff i could recommend u to:

Side cutter (an ok one around RM8 ~RM20)
File (one set RM7 ~RM10)
Sand paper #600, #800, #1000(RM1 ~RM1.50 per piece)
Primer (I recommend the hobby type, as for hardware type, u dont know how the characteristics of them. RM35~RM40)
Spray can (This one, depends RM7.50 ~ RM12)

I m glad to hear that u have plan for GBWC! Means u r ready to go far in this hobby! Gambate!


Btw, if u r in PJ or KL area, i would recommend to come to my workshop Infinite Creation Workshop (ICW). It's a place where many gunpla modelers hangout. At the same time u can see many previous years GBWC, Bakuc Winners entries and work which are displayed there; where u will have an idea Malaysia Gunpla scene's standard. (Huhu Shauno's work oso)

actually, use either also can. if using nailclipper, don't cut directly, but maybe leave 1mm of nib. then use a blade to trim it down. if possible, use something like this

after that, sand down with sandpaper and will be all good

Oh Hi Rayloke I am the same person in FB with the name Jin Klaus XD.

Been there once. and will go again after my resit exam.

got to discuss with u guys on my plan for the hg adele.

I forgotten my plazone and zerogunz password...swtz.

currently still practising on snow diorama but no idea what cheap stuffs besides cotton bud. i had created 1 it but it was very off scale or to match the hg adele.

yeah good question was bout to ask

Photo please.

there r thousand and one way to cause that. without picture, cannot tell.

As for the clear paint on top of flat paint question, i can explain from the fundamental as once u understand the fundamental of paint, there r thousands of similar questions answered. Sure u want to read a few paragraphs of explanation?

hand paint or using air brush first?

equals glossy red.

actually... i am quite interested in reading wor.. explanation please?

anyone seen any mr hobby paints available for inner frames? am looking for stuff like 'steel' or 'burnt iron' but no luck last weekend

i THINK ICW might have stock. but why mr color? gaia imo provides more vibrant color, and also better covering "power".. not to mention slightly cheaper per ml too!

never tried gaia before really. ICW ada both? If so I will probably give it a try - took a loooong hiatus from plamo

Well I did say u should go visit the place. I wanted to stay around longer but due to time constraint and transportation haih......

http://icreationworkshop.blogspot.com/

got so many parts want buy that time no money...

Was wondering about gaia colours as well all i know is cheaper and more choices but apart from that still want to know more about it. btw gaia colour for handpaint or ab? although i am using spray can i am saving for ab n motor in future(cheap good 1)