hi.. i just bought a Mr.Super Clear (Flat) and test spray on my very old SD kit and giving me frosting effect? I wonder why. is it my method or the product i bought is faulty?

i think u spray it too close n too thick.

what is the suggested distance? i spray about 1 1/2 feet away. some guide is appreciated or maybe i press too hard when spray?? i think i press too hard...

This post has been edited by stanleysum: May 5 2010, 08:07 PM

The distance is good enough. If im not mistaken its called frosting. It happens if your room is to humid. U sprayed indoor or outdoor? To avoid this u should soak your spray into warm water for couple of minutes.

Don't forget to shake well and spray from left to right, right to left method...
Spraying too think will also cause frosting

Humid? i think so because just now got rain over here... and i spray in my apartment yard area.. i guess consider outdoor already..

left to right then right to left? i keep that in mind.

i think i will try again on a sunny day and see the result again i still got 1 more very old HG to test on it

Never ever use flat topcoat during and right after rain. Confirm cause frosting. Do it only on a nice sunny day

thanks for the tip. lesson learn here and also thanks to all sifu who responded to my issue

excuse me, I would like to ask whether how to make red line on the trans am model?? coz it is so small I don't think there's small red marker, right?

search for panel line wash with enamel.

Acrylic also can be use right?

No.... enamel most suitable because you need the flow of the paint

Drop by Famitoy earlier and bought this.

how much is the price? i've been planning to get 1. but planning budget carefully

^ shuden this be discuss in the gundam & mecha forum instead

Erm, I'm new to painting, and i need help seriously for hg reborns gundam...>.<

i couldn't mix the clear purple colour out for the transparent chest, any solution for that?

i'll appreciate that very much...>.<

RM39

This is a little weird, but the kit doesn't have any gates. The sprues run directly onto the part itself. Felt a bit reluctant whether I should snap it, nip it or cut it.

Which is better to cause minimal damage to the part itself? I also notice, after I nipped it, there are tiny hole left on the part where the sprue were connected. Looks like an air pocket or something.

This post has been edited by Harddisk: May 9 2010, 10:15 AM

what if i use this technique on plain plastic? acrylic can? i was thinking to use this technique by using Mr. Hobby color + Mr. Hobby Leveling Thinner. after that will apply Mr. Super Clear Flat.

Acrylic = water based?
Enamel = oil based?
Lacquer = water or oil based?
Mr Super Clear Flat = acrylic/water based?
Mr. Hobby Color = acrylic/water based?


This post has been edited by stanleysum: May 9 2010, 05:04 AM

You can use lacquer or acrylic as a base paint... Either one only!
Both can be used for hand painting or Air brush..

Acrylic = water based
Enamel = oil based i think(not sure)
Lacquer = oil based
Mr Super Clear Flat = oil Or water, more info on the link below
Mr. Hobby Color = old or water, more info on the link below

Check this link for more info...
http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/488910

thanks for the info... actually i'm trying to use wash technique to do panel lining on plain plastic... i'm not into painting the kit... just need good clean panel line i already have Mr.Hobby color (acrylic) now and mr. hobby leveling thinner... i was thinking if i could use wash technique by using the mentioned colors instead of enamel... i understand and saw many tutorial online teaching this technique but always talking about enamel paint. i haven't dare to try on acrylic paint yet. if really need enamel then i need to fork out money to buy those hoping to save money for other things