does that white look like original runner white? i don't think original runner white is that white. people usually paint to suite their color taste, might be same black but might be a darker black or something, til now i still don't know the difference between White & Off White.

The color code on Bandai manuals usually refer to Mr.Hobby Paint codes, but, the mixture of the paint is not based on the runner but "ideal color" set by designers, it's just a guide, you need to use your color tray & mix urself & test on white paper or runners to see if the color matches or not. also the water/thinner mixture will effect the color, so use own judgment.

if you use spray can you need to spray the whole surface if not you will see uneven areas, and you need to prime the areas before spraying, it's possible to spray without prime, but the paint won't stick as well compare to primed, or you can do light mist coat 1st to create a rough surface, then wetter coat to make the paint stick.

for touching up nub marks, people use brush or marker pen.

if you are lazy, you can cut out most obvious marks & sand then, leave the parts on tree with just 1 nub, then spray the whole tray, but result might be some areas too thick some too thin so you have to be really careful compare to spraying parts by parts, but it saves lots of time.

i posted 3 SD kits before, 1 is fully handpainted, result is lots of brush marks & uneven surface, 1 is touch up unpainted parts & Future Floor top gloss it, 1 is touch up unpainted parts & weathering/rust using gundam panel line marker & use Mr.DIY clear coat. All done without primer, it's harder to use brush on unprimed surface, paint tends to get swiped around by the brush.

you can't sand white spots, it depends how well you made your initial cut. also sanding it doesn't mean no marks left, sometimes you over sand the nub area until it's not even. to get 100% even surface is even harder than painting, coz the nub mark is usually harder than the surrounding areas, making it easy to end up uneven, & nub mark still there.

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that mainly the compound, but depends on color, darker the color, harder to restore the color from white, especially black.

N95 is dust filter, doesn't filter the Vapours, like paint mist. more worth buying 7500 package set.

normally compound only after paint or top coat. because it's something like wax, you have to clean it real clean with soap water after use if you want to add more coats on it, you can still spray directly on it but not sure how sticky the coat will become.

no they won't. Clear Gloss will hide those white surface sand scratch marks, but it won't hide white nub marks for some reason i don't know why. very noticeable if it's dark color. FFS just touch it up with a quick brush stroke or panel lining pen, all you want is blend in the nub mark don't have to paint it thick.

so far the only problem i have with the white marks are Black surface. the rest i can make the disappear with hobby knife & nails.

but cutter will get blunt, connector will become lose after many use, then need to buy another one.

sand paper 2000 grit rm5 only.

Anyone seen Kotobukiya D-Style Gunbuster in KL? I remember IT Toys has but long time ago. Lost the Gundam like Red Chin...



btw i notice it's difficult to coat gloss over semi-gloss/matte coat, seems the result always can see the paint spray particles pattern.

no one dress like Char (White suit pink tie rayban glass with cocktail glass) take picture there?

DIY LED under rm3 only. no need engineering degree or diploma.

Actually can, but old model Strike Freedom SD around rm28 @ Lit Tak Sungei Wang.

now SGD1 = MYR2.77

also i think SG & MYR distributor same, or the price controlled by HK side, unless you import from Japan side, will be Jusco price even in Singapore Shopping Centers.

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PG Corn + LED set rm1000 only at IT Toys, get it or regret it.

no slot, drill some slot, you only need space for a 3mm LED & 2 wires, resistor can actually fit behind the LED, you can choose to put the battery in the robot or use external battery & switch which saves space & also less hassle when changing battery, but will have 2 wires to the robot.

glowing is different from lighting up, to glow you need a capacitor in your circuit.

you can also add led to the boosters.

if you using external battery switch can mount with battery holder.

if you using internal, mini switch, battery holder can fit inside the body or backpack, wires just drill 2 wires from neck to the body where the battery & switch are.

all the tools can be bought from ebay china sellers.

IT TOys at BJT has offer rm1k for PG Unicorn + LED set.

Depends how thick you coat is, if mist coat less than 30 minutes can spray another layer, for thick coat need at least 24hrs. If you aren't sure get a hairdryer and blow it till you are sure. sometimes outside layer dry inside still wet, that caused by you spraying it too thick.