i would buy it as well.

it would have been more cheaper too if it is not an online exclusive

This post has been edited by chyll2: Feb 4 2014, 05:12 AM

it helps to wet sand so that the sanded particles will not damage. then dont push hard while sanding as well.

using multiple sandpaper is good as well, going from smaller grit to higher one.

afaik, 600 grit is noticeable but maybe after flat coat, it will be less noticeable.

i have assembled it but not yet on the painting or top coating part

but if i have to do it, ill just remove the parts from the gold chrome parts and top coat the individual piece. after drying, assemble as is. reason? I am not sure if i can easily cover/mask all those little parts very well and i think it will also be faster that way.

i will end up repeating what mushy said

but really, whatever works for the modeller be it. there many ways to do it and masking is one of them.

as i said, it is what i said i would do. panel lines is easy, it is actually better to panel line piece by piece since you can ink the hidden areas (but not worth the extra work for me)

for markings, if it is sticker, just grab a new blade and cut it.
for water slide decals, if it is really multiple parts, just use marking solution to dissolve it. after curing it will shrink to that intended part (some may need cutting though)

but thinking back now, the armor piece is really hard to take off so the markings might end up destroyed in the process >.<

This post has been edited by chyll2: Feb 18 2014, 07:13 AM

gaia note is lacquer based and afaik, it can only be used with airbrush

for handbrushing, you can use enamel paints since it really dries and cure slowly or acrylic paints (some acrylic paints though works better with retarder since they are designed to be used with airbrush)

for acrylic though, you need to know what is the thinner or thinning solution is. Alcohol based acrylic cannot be thinned with water and vice versa. for the gundam marker, i think it is alcohol based since it really dries quickly.

correct, except that you need to be careful using it against ABS plastic. (dont spray heavily, multiple think coat is okay)

for the finger/hands for MG. it seems that it has its pros and cons.
and there is no perfect implementation so far.

amazon jp limited edition
this should cost twice the price

you're method eat up your tools as well

i think the missing part compromises of different parts in runner so if that is the case, it would be cheaper to refer to the other thread