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SUSSniperUnit
post Feb 22 2013, 09:34 AM

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QUOTE(asuk @ Feb 21 2013, 03:46 PM)
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on a related note, i just received my jesta cannon  rclxm9.gif
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post Feb 22 2013, 02:42 PM

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Got anyone build this kit? Can poison me a bit? thinking to getting it this week.......

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post Feb 25 2013, 12:28 PM

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1 newbie question: Last night I completed my MG Freedom decals but on the shoulder got 4 decals I stick 2 but what should I do with the other 2? I follow the instruction but got extra 2 which is supposed to stick at the back of the shoulder? It's in Jap so I can't understand. Pls help me sifu2 sekalian, thanks!
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post Feb 25 2013, 12:35 PM

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QUOTE(TheAdmiral @ Feb 25 2013, 12:32 PM)
If there is a bracket containing symbols/numbers/whatever (example -------32(33)) then it means the other side, the manual do this to save space and to make it less cluttered.

With that being said, decals r not important just put whichever u wish wherever u wish.
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There is no #, just a bracket and bold the Jap words....
I wonder will Bandai produce English version book instead of Japs only?? rclxub.gif
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post Feb 25 2013, 02:48 PM

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Can you all share how/where u all display your completed models?
Are you guys using the Ikea Detolf glass door cabinet? I need idea.
I wanna keep it away from children.... once drop I will cry!
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post Feb 25 2013, 03:07 PM

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QUOTE(bazlit @ Feb 25 2013, 02:52 PM)
I use Detolf. Careful that the children doesn't bang on the glass too hard though. Detolf looks sturdy but looks can be deceiving.
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That's what I'm worried. As for now I just keep it in my store room and only take out once a while... cry.gif cry.gif cry.gif
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post Mar 1 2013, 01:53 PM

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Question. Decals and lining first then top coat flat or the other round? Pls adv, gonna level up to painting my kits soon. Currently doing my research in internet and will buy the spray this week.

Btw, no MG GNX-603T fans here? I saw a modeller modded this kit in police theme and this encouraged me to level up in kits painting.

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post Mar 1 2013, 02:17 PM

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QUOTE(Vorador @ Mar 1 2013, 02:14 PM)
for my past 2 gundams, i do lining (during painting), then top coat, then decal last.

Might not be right but that's what I did  sweat.gif
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I read from somewhere, after top coat matt, the surface will become uneven and decals won't stick.
Mostly they do decals + lining then top coat. I need to get confirmation from here before i try, scared i might spoiled my kits.
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post Mar 1 2013, 02:22 PM

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QUOTE(daydreaming @ Mar 1 2013, 02:18 PM)
after top coat, decals wont stick 1. u hv to do decals before top coat. top coat is final step
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Thx for confirmation on this, btw what top coat u use?
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post Mar 1 2013, 02:23 PM

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QUOTE(Vorador @ Mar 1 2013, 02:21 PM)
i use semi-gloss top coat, it works perfect without any prob  wink.gif
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Maybe semi gloss and flat/matt produces diff result on surface?
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post Mar 1 2013, 02:25 PM

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QUOTE(limfreelance @ Mar 1 2013, 02:21 PM)
the decal still can be stick if u apply mr mark setter.

yup, best way: Mostly they do decals + lining then top coat...save topcoat.
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So my plan is seperate hands, legs, torso, head (remove clear parts) then spray all together, u think it's good? I dun hv time to spray piece by piece.
pls adv, thx!
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post Mar 1 2013, 02:26 PM

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post Mar 1 2013, 02:59 PM

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QUOTE(zeroglyph @ Mar 1 2013, 02:48 PM)
yup, flat coat should always be last. gloss/semi should still be ok. i like to decal-line-flat coat. that way, the top coat would create a smudge effect like actual dirt. so it doesn't look like an attempt to create panel lines.  thumbup.gif plus, i only line sparingly, i think dalong one is too messy.

for decal work after flat coat, you definitely need some form of glue. i tried once with water-based glue, then top coat over it. sticks just fine.
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So it's safe to panel line and decals then only flat top coat?
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post Mar 4 2013, 09:50 AM

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QUOTE(limyuyang @ Mar 1 2013, 08:06 PM)
Nobody is police fan ?
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It's Patlabor rolleyes.gif
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post Mar 5 2013, 10:14 AM

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Hi guys,
Remember i asked about top coat that day? So finally i bought Mr.Hobby top coat flat (grey color can) and now I'm ready to spray on my latest kit MG EZ8. Lining and decals completed and I'm ready to spray it. There is no clear part in this kit so I can spray just like that. But wondering do I have to cover the eyes part? It's clear part but with sticker on. Plan to spray tomorrow morning before work, hopefully the weather is sunny.... Pls adv, thx.
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post Mar 5 2013, 10:19 AM

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QUOTE(limyuyang @ Mar 5 2013, 10:15 AM)
Good luck. Hope u success with your spraying !
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Eyes part hv to cover bo? icon_question.gif
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post Mar 5 2013, 10:24 AM

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QUOTE(Khai62 @ Mar 5 2013, 10:21 AM)
You should have no problem with the eye part since the sticker will cover it and not effected by frosting.
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Alright, thx bro! I'm a bit nervous, 1st time spraying top coat...... haha... rookie in d house.... sweat.gif
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post Mar 5 2013, 11:18 AM

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QUOTE(limyuyang @ Mar 5 2013, 11:17 AM)
Bro , sorry cant help u.
I am a beginner only , how to help u ?
I just greet you only.
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Oic... haha... rolleyes.gif
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post Mar 5 2013, 11:36 AM

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QUOTE(daydreaming @ Mar 5 2013, 11:30 AM)
1st experience wif top coat was disaster. make sure weather is ok, and u 'defrost' ur top coat to at least room temp. then spray for a distance, not too near. spray one layer then stop. even if u cant see effect immediately, is ok. when it dries up, will b nice.

i din see the effect last time and i sprayed again, too near. so frosting occurred and my kit ruined. my beloved IJ sad.gif
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I read from somewhere before spray must soak the whole can in a warm water and when spray hold the can upside down.
Do you guys really follow this? sweat.gif
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post Mar 5 2013, 11:37 AM

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QUOTE(asuk @ Mar 5 2013, 11:36 AM)
here's an extra tip about topcoat sprays: be extra careful when your spray can is nearly empty. the output is not consistent anymore and may come out in sputters, like a diarrhea
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Thx bro, but how do we knw whether it's near empty? A can can last for how many MG kits normally? blink.gif

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