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!

Hi guys, I've tried some spray cans to paint my gundam, so just wanna share on this:
I've tried Pylox spray cans:
- metallic colors like titanium, silver and ash grey stick to the plastic without having to apply primer (RM9 per can).
- normal colors like red, white and black didn't stick, so have to use primer (normal color Pylox - RM6 per can).

Right now I'm looking for a cheap primer. I saw someone mentioned Samurai brand primer for plastic, so far I haven't found it in hardware shops, so I'd appreciate if anyone could suggest where to find it in Gombak area.

I've tried a few Krylon brands (at least RM30 per can):
- there's a type for interior - sticks well without primer applied. The paint didn't come off even when applying masking tape.
- there's a type special for plastic - sticks well. I tried using this as undercoat/primer, it's a bad idea because the surface is quite rough, so I had to apply many layers to make it look smooth when applying the non-plastic spray can like Pylox.

Cheers.

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Added on June 22, 2010, 2:38 pmI'd like to learn how to re-create panel lining or detailing. Would anyone like to share how to do it? What special tools to use and where to get them?

Cheers.

This post has been edited by antisushi: Jun 22 2010, 02:38 PM

I had the same problem, I tried white color TOA brand, it peeled off when I applied masking tape (had to sand it off to remove the paint ). So if I wanna use the cheap stuff I'm going to prime it first.

Alternatively I could use Krylon (either the plastic fusion or even the indoor type) spray can without having to prime the part, just spray it straightaway, it dries fast too, I can apply another layer after 15 mins or less.

Time Machine doesn't have brush at the moment, I went there last weekend, so I headed to Hobby HQ and bought a thin 5/0 brush.

Use acetone (nail polish remover), it's a solvent for super glue.