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Model Kits GUNDAM & MECHA MODELLING THREAD V2, Share infos, tips & modification here

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fyire
post Sep 14 2006, 03:12 AM

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Noticed the painting tips by mycomnet, and thought to share the results of one of my experiments too.

Now, most of us should know what a pain it can be to get a nice white surface right? especially if the underlying surface isnt totally white. I guess spraying can do the trick, but I'm just one of those stubborn hand brush freaks lar smile.gif

Ok, the mix is:
- 1 part Citadel White
- 1 part Tamiya White
- one tiny drop of Citadel Dwarf Flesh or Bronze Flesh
- one tiny drop by Citadel Black
- dilute with some water before painting

Basically, what I'm doing is taking heavy paint (Citadel - mainly water based) and mixing it with light paint (Tamiya - mainly thinner based)

The tiny drop of dward flesh or bronze flesh and the black should darken the white mix by only a very very slight shade. The purpose of it is to increase the pigment strength of the mix, not to change the color.

Apply in very thin coats. U might find some brush marks after application, but if the mix ratio is right, the brush marks will smooth itself over before the paint dries on the plastic. Give about 2 or 3 coats, depending on the color of the actual plastic. For the GP-02's original cream colored plastic, it took 3 thin coats, and I get a nice smooth matt white finish after.



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