Usually when there is a "freebie" (it's not really free...) I shake the box around to see if there is anything inside the box or not? If there's no rattling sound, I'm not going to pay extra for the "freebie"...

cause i saw on the net about product review said that the dunno poly-what color spray can is not suit for plastic, anyway...just ask so...
I would like some effect like the below pic.

This post has been edited by Foxngn: Jan 15 2007, 10:57 AM


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refering to tamiya website, they did mention polycarbonate spray can not suitable for plastic kit, only intend for R\C body kit.

regarding the silver effect, i think the pictures tell u wut to do already. Just gloss black then silver.

for using spray can technique, tamiya website got a short n useful video tutorial.

This post has been edited by StormV: Jan 15 2007, 11:41 AM

my own prefernce is to go with a mix. the black can be either sprayed or painted on, as long as its even lar. Then dry brush gun metal, then a mix of gun metal + silver, then finally silver.

That's the approach that I did for that Armored Core mecha that I posted. Just that i didnt use much silver as I had wanted the dark look to it.

icic, thx for the extra tips.

which part of the AC u this technique? can hava a zoom in on that part ?

here's some closeups, the shin, the thigh, the torso, and the shoulder. I did that not only with the black/silver parts, but also to the dark blue areas.




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does it hard to find the super metallic thingy in KL area?
If i would follow the picture guide, does i still need to mix those color with thinner or any others else ?
Is there any tamiya color spray can get the similiar effect i want?

This post has been edited by Foxngn: Jan 15 2007, 03:25 PM

i think it is nicely done, especially the dry-brush....

First thing first, u need a airbrush if u wanna follow the guide in the magazine. Hand paint absolutely will be a waste of time.

Btw, the super-metalic he using is super expensive...around 600yen. Maybe Hobby HQ got carry this item.

If dun have airbrush, just get a normal silver spray can will do.

And for small area, maybe u can get Gunze Plate Silver marker pen, just squeeze it out then paint it with brush. But b4 u buy better test the marker b4 buying, coz old stock, the color will become dull...no shinny. I kena b4...

This post has been edited by StormV: Jan 15 2007, 03:48 PM

Oh, thanks for the information.
& btw, why does a marker pen need to squeeze ?
i think, i'll just get a tamiya silver spray.
But i only found the TS-17 Aluminum Silver, & TS-30 Silver Leaf, but the color code that state on website is kinda grey.

coz squeeze out n paint with brush more easy to control. u dun wan to overflood u kit, rite? especially on small detail parts.

I think alumninium silver is good enough.

just spray a gloss black as base coat for maximum result.

This post has been edited by StormV: Jan 15 2007, 06:10 PM

Isn't it tat Tamiya paint cannot mixed with Mr. Hobby one?
I remember seeing or hearing it from somewhere.....

Tamiya got 2 type of bottle paint, enamel and arcylic. Only the enamel paint cannot mix with any Gunze thinner, that one is square bottle one. Which is rare on malayisa market.

Oic..thanks, that's a big help

anyway, one last question about the FLAT top coat, i can apply it on piece by piece rite, i mean i'm going to do panel lining when i detached the piece out, & then spray the top coat.
But which will save a lots of work & a better result ?

normally applying it piece by piece tends to give the best results, as should you apply it when the model's already assembled, there's bound to be places where you cannot reach.

Here's a MKII that I finished up sometime last year


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although applying it piece by piece may get the best result but if certain pieces has been added too many layer or not completely cover u may end having parts with different color on ur kit when u assemble it all together!!!

Well, that's why when painting, 2 most important things to remember
- make sure to apply very thin coats. That allows u to have multiple layers and still allows the pieces to fit
- always ensure that you mixes are consistant. it may help if you are to premix a substantial amount in an empty bottle to be used for the entire model.

Painted? Got some weathering effects there... MKII rocks...

yupyup, hand brushed. The Titans MKII PG is one of those on my future shopping list too

This post has been edited by fyire: Jan 16 2007, 12:30 AM

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Shinn should get some MG love...