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TheGreatBahamut
post Jul 6 2013, 11:38 AM

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QUOTE(OhNooy @ Jul 6 2013, 10:41 AM)
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For the sticker that will easily peel off, can I use Mr. Mark Setter to increase the adhesiveness? If not, any other alternative? Thanks!
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Not sure how to fix after peel off, but I do know how to prevent it. Use Mr.Mark Setter when apply water decals, after that top coat it.
If clear stickers or foil stickers, you wont need Mr.Mark Setter just top coat.
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post Jul 6 2013, 12:49 PM

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QUOTE(OhNooy @ Jul 6 2013, 12:38 PM)
Top coat itself will do the trick?
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Top coat just a better or professional name for a clear paint lol... Think logically, if you cover your stickers with a layer of paint, it won't be peel off right? Because it was under the paint unless the paint wear or peel off. Cheers. smile.gif

QUOTE(edmunz @ Jul 6 2013, 12:40 PM)
any sifu in Melaka? i need advise on ABS plastic painting.
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If you seek for advice online, I don't think must be at Malacca unless you want live demonstration. smile.gif
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post Jul 25 2013, 02:51 PM

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QUOTE(acestoro @ Jul 25 2013, 11:05 AM)
anyone can advice or done it before.. Does it make sense to flat top coat on a painted
metallic finish gundam? I top coat with gloss finish and don't like the effect..

If possible can show some info will be good.. don want to destory and reject after spraying on it.
Feel like getting a spare plastic to test =s
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I like flat coat metallic colour. tongue.gif
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post Jul 27 2013, 10:45 AM

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QUOTE(ayonan @ Jul 27 2013, 03:50 AM)
If I want to paint my already assembled Gundam, should I take everything apart, or just take minor part out, put masking tape on area I don't want to paint, and spray it?
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Don't really understand what you trying to ask. But first what grade is it? Which part you want to paint?
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post Jul 27 2013, 12:19 PM

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QUOTE(ayonan @ Jul 27 2013, 11:15 AM)
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I have an old gundam which is HG 1/100 scale. Want to paint everything. So, do I need to disassamble everything before paint it?
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Just one little advice, being lazy couldn't be successful, so just follow what onnylam said. Cheers... smile.gif

QUOTE(onnylam @ Jul 27 2013, 11:24 AM)
So, which is which? you wanna paint everything, or you wanna paint some of them?
anyway, my suggestion; remove everything to paint them individually. HG 1/100 shouldn't have too many parts so shouldn't be a problem right? cheers....
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I also confused... rclxub.gif
But well you already answered his question.

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post Jul 29 2013, 07:59 PM

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QUOTE(azamen87 @ Jul 29 2013, 06:30 PM)
Guys need help. My gundam marker eraser is nearly finish and i need alternatives for it. Tried cleaning a gundam marker smudge with a zippo lighter fluid but it seems it doesnt work.
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Get a bottle of Mr. Paint Remover, quite cheap and long longer.

QUOTE(wookp @ Jul 29 2013, 07:32 PM)
I tot gundam marker can be erased with any eraser?
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No it can't... But if the one for panel lining then can rub with eraser.
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post Jul 29 2013, 09:55 PM

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QUOTE(azamen87 @ Jul 29 2013, 09:05 PM)
Mr paint remover? Alrite thnx will look for it.

Actually to remove smudge from panel lining. Will try eraser. The remover i will mainly use it at hard to reach with eraser. Thanx again ya.
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Panel line pen can be remove by eraser, if other Gundam marker or tamiya marker then you will need Mr. Paint Remover to remove. And remember, don't ever ever use Gundam Eraser or Paint Remover on plating kit, like titanium finish, extra finish, etc. it will remove the plating as well. I do have the experience that I accidentally use it on Akatuski and I have to repaint it.
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post Jul 29 2013, 11:21 PM

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QUOTE(wookp @ Jul 29 2013, 10:57 PM)
Hmmm... Paint remover? If you're talking about the gold marker, the last time I used WD40 pen... Wprks as well. I am not sure about the paint remover whether it will remove your coat of paint as well..
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Well, I'm not specifically on gold marker, so far it can remove all marker ink because it should be alcohol/spirit, well it do smell in that way. And yes it can remove paint as well other than marker ink, and also special coating that I mentioned in my previous post. Maybe strong paint like lacquer base a bit hard to remove, I'm not sure though because no way I'm going to use it on my painted kit. Haha tongue.gif
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post Jul 30 2013, 11:10 PM

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QUOTE(verdangilte @ Jul 30 2013, 11:01 PM)
guys...may i know is that possible use real touch marker to paint the white dot ??

i tried my best to do the sanding already...but still can see the gap..=.=
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White dot, gap, or nub mark? I'm confused. rclxub.gif
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post Jul 30 2013, 11:40 PM

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QUOTE(verdangilte @ Jul 30 2013, 11:16 PM)
nub mark and white dot...gap now i already settle by drill the hole larger.. sweat.gif
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You can use any oil base marker to cover the nub mark or white dot as long as the colour close to the plastic.
Still can't imagine what gap you mean, a picture might help. sweat.gif
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post Jul 31 2013, 12:38 AM

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QUOTE(verdangilte @ Jul 31 2013, 12:04 AM)
what i means is...when A part combine with B part..normally will have the gap...so i now just use some small drill..to make the hole bigger...
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I think I get what you mean now... You use drill to make the female bigger so male peg can fit in nicely...
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post Jul 31 2013, 10:35 AM

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QUOTE(verdangilte @ Jul 31 2013, 01:21 AM)
lol..female and male...lol..nice represent words.. brows.gif
ya..make the hole bigger...so the batang easy masuk.. tongue.gif
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Don't be surprise, I'm doing aircraft engineering and we always use these terms...

QUOTE(9881eric @ Jul 31 2013, 01:44 AM)
Hello , May I know ...can I paint my gundam with paint brand Anchor which can buy it easily from other shop ...or still need to buy the paint from Japan which brand Tamiya color to paint it ??? Will my gundam look weirded if I use other brand paint to paint it ..? Bcs I am new ,jus buy a astray red frame gundam ,so I wish to paint it nicely , need every sifu hv me some information ....thx
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Yes, you can use Anchor paint or other industrial spray cans for plastic although not really recommended because it might make your plastic brittle. But it would be a good alternative for Tamiya spray cans because Tamiya was damn expensive, buy a beginner airbrush set obviously cheaper. My advice is stay away from Tamiya spray cans if you want to save cost. If you don't know how to utilize your money then you can buy it, because with that money I will buy airbrush set.

But then, spray cans and airbrush were just tools, it depends on your need. If you just started painting, you may use spray cans to see whether you like to custom colour or not, if you really like and will do it frequently or you will get into this hobby seriously then I would recommend you to buy an Airbrush set because you can do various type of painting effect with it which spray can can't do or can't achieve same level result.

There are so many hobby paint beside Tamiya, and a lot of modelers using them as well, do it seem weird? Obviously no... If someone laugh at you if you use spray cans, then you may ask them to show you better paint job that they have did or trying to use spray cans to achieve same effect as yours. But ignore them would be better although this is not my style. If they laugh at your brand, you may ask them to sponsor you Hobby brand spray cans or maybe a high end airbrush set with spare tank. tongue.gif Those modeler who like laugh at other people usually don't have a very very nice skill, they feel proud with their intermediate level in this hobby, there are more skillful modelers that would like to share the proper information in this hobby and you should learn from them.
Cheers... smile.gif
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post Jul 31 2013, 11:47 AM

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What I will do is, and the most important step is when you cut the piece from runner. Don't ever ever stress it, if it get bend it will leave white mark on the plastic piece which sanding couldn't remove it.

After I cut it, and no white mark on the piece, I will sand the excessive plastic with files, then use 400->600->800->1000->1200 or above then compound coarse. But be careful with files and P400 sand paper, if you use a lot of force you will sand off the original shape as well.

Well I don't use marker to cover up those nub mark because I don't have much marker and they are not compatible with the plastic colour. If you want to do that, make sure the marker is close to the original colour.
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post Jul 31 2013, 03:10 PM

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QUOTE(ayonan @ Jul 31 2013, 01:53 PM)
I used magic pen to cover up the nub mark. Well, can't cover it completely. But it's damn cheap. Only RM7 for 12 magic pen  biggrin.gif
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As long as it close to the original colour and also water proof then it do the job well. smile.gif
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post Aug 1 2013, 12:24 AM

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QUOTE(9881eric @ Jul 31 2013, 11:55 PM)
Wow ....really thx a lot ...I really learn a lot of thing ...,ya the Tamiya paint really a bit expensive ...that y I plan to use other paint ,that may b also can paint out nice color like Tamiya paint ....I am try my best to paint my first gundam ..to paint it nicely ...thx a lot sifu ....hehe
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You are welcome. I never use Tamiya spray can before but I guess their texture was quite good from what I've seen in some video. But other brand of spray cans can also achieve nice effect. Sometimes I also use cheap spray cans for my model but some colour was high gloss paint, so I have to apply top coat flat if I want the current model have a flat look. smile.gif
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post Aug 2 2013, 12:48 AM

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QUOTE(Khai62 @ Aug 2 2013, 12:39 AM)
Have try the Tamiya spray cans once, it was nice finish but not worth the cost. It barely last to spray on MG unicorn innerframe.
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Yea obviously not worth, if spray cans just use cheapo will be enough. But still airbrush set will last longer and save cost, so I planning to get one as well but not able to buy a high end set now.
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post Aug 2 2013, 01:08 AM

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QUOTE(Khai62 @ Aug 2 2013, 12:59 AM)
By high end set you mean the compressor with tank set ?
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Ya... but without spare tank also quite expensive.
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post Aug 2 2013, 11:24 AM

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QUOTE(wookp @ Aug 2 2013, 08:15 AM)
Tamiya sprays are very nice! But it costs around 20 ringgit for each can. The finish is very decent. One MG, I will probably use about 2 cans... Pretty expensive. Just borrowed an AB from a friend and bought some paints. Hopefully it turns out to be better than the spray cans.
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Borrowed AB from friend was far more better than using spray cans and you also save a lot of money which you no need to buy an AB for yourself.
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post Aug 2 2013, 01:11 PM

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QUOTE(Khai62 @ Aug 2 2013, 12:55 PM)
You talking about the branded stuff right because china made turtle compressor set just around rm 200.

Just one thing to note even with the tank, it will broke down if under constant heavy use. Like mine broke down a few months ago  sweat.gif, now i put a fan directly on it so it cool down faster.
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I see... maybe you have to post some pic of your AB on your blog so I can actually see how is it look like. The outcome was quite good from what I've seen from your model. Or maybe even let me know where you get it. smile.gif
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post Aug 2 2013, 06:36 PM

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QUOTE(Khai62 @ Aug 2 2013, 03:24 PM)
Probably when i finish my painting on my two Jesta but i get the AB set and hobby stuff from tytroum in the forum sale section
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Alright, your project first then only show me both your project and also the AB. And thanks for the info. tongue.gif

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