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Model Kits Gundam & Mecha modelling thread V33, Gunpla builders assemble!

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legenderycity
post Feb 12 2014, 02:19 PM

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Hi, I kinda need help from the sifus here. So I tried using a filer to sand off the nubs but after finishing it with 1000 grit and 1500 grit sandpaper, I still couldn't make it as shiny as it was. Here are some samples:
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Any ideas on how to remove those scratches? I heard you can use a polishing agent but I don't know whether a car polish is considered one sweat.gif

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post Feb 12 2014, 02:56 PM

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QUOTE(afsarudy @ Feb 12 2014, 02:28 PM)
Isn't using Tamiya Compound can solve this?
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QUOTE(vincent09 @ Feb 12 2014, 02:55 PM)
Tamiya Compound can help you on this,  check it out on Youtube.  tongue.gif
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I found out that there are 3 types, course, fine and finish. Do I need all 3?

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post Feb 12 2014, 04:58 PM

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QUOTE(General_Nic @ Feb 12 2014, 03:01 PM)
there's higher grit sandpaper, with the highest #2000
after that use tamiya compound or similar hobby use polishing compound, usually 3 types, coarse, fine, finish
to end up a surface as shiny as a new car, you need to use coarse -> fine -> finish

I advice against using car polishing compound, it may deteriorate the plastic

final advice, in the second photo, you don't need to worry about nub marks, as the area will covered in the torso after finish assembling
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Haha I just tried with up to 2500 grit, but still the same sad.gif

Ok so I have gotta buy all 3. Roughly how much is it for 1? I saw on ebay all 3 for 20usd shocking.gif Wondering if there are cheaper alternatives
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post Feb 12 2014, 05:16 PM

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QUOTE(TheGreatBahamut @ Feb 12 2014, 05:14 PM)
Hi, legenderycity I am quite curious, can you state the step you sand the part?
Is it file->1000grit->1200grit?
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I file, 1000grit -> 1500 grit -> 2000 grit -> then finally 2500 grit
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post Feb 12 2014, 05:25 PM

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QUOTE(TheGreatBahamut @ Feb 12 2014, 05:22 PM)
For me, I would do file, 800grit->1000grit->1200grit->2500grit/used sandpaper->compound.
Try this out, I learnt this from an senior which have 15+ years of experience in plastic model.
You have to slowly increase the grit for sanding, not from after file, with rough surface straight jump to 1000grit, it will only waste your sandpaper.
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Ok noted. I will try what you suggested. Btw after 1200 grit straight to 2500 grit already? shocking.gif
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post Feb 12 2014, 07:16 PM

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QUOTE(TheGreatBahamut @ Feb 12 2014, 05:30 PM)
Hahaha after 1200 actually can apply compound already, most important is earlier step when the surface still rough, you have to slowly increase grit. With flat top coat, it will be fine. smile.gif
If you want finer touch then end with 1500, 2000, or 2500 grit.
What I did is what I told you earlier file->800->1000->1200->used sandpaper.
Trust me bro, I learnt from ah pek from ICW. No harm to try smile.gif
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Damn I don't have 800 grit sandpaper so I used a 600 grit one instead, but sadly scratch marks still there. Is it because I sand it too hard?

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post Feb 13 2014, 01:33 PM

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QUOTE(General_Nic @ Feb 12 2014, 10:35 PM)
#600 or #800 doesn't make much difference, most important is the step up in grit
either #600 or #800, the next one you use #1000 or #1200, then next #1500

btw this is getting too much off topic, there's a thread specific for asking about modelling skills

plus, this steps have been posted many times before, please read it
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Nice information you have there. Can you give me the link to that thread you mentioned?

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