OK whatever works for you.

I retract my words regarding using cement to reinforce joints then.

I apologize for my mistake.

Sorry.

nop, not enough time to learn painting. i just started gunpla 3 days

how do i get rid of white stress mark completely? i tried sadding d but still a bit there, dun dare to sand too much coz might thin the parts instead

This post has been edited by chinti: Aug 23 2017, 10:36 PM

Fukken advobodo invading gundam thread now smh

Ball joint made from what? If polycaps ball joint you cant fix it except use something like paper.

If ball joint made from PS and ABS plastic, then you need to add more layer on it. Paint the joint part to fix loose problem sometimes work but I suggest to use putty as layer on ball joint. Sand it if too thick.

Do not use hobby cement, it is not add layer on plastic but instead melting it. I use putty on ball neck joint for my HG Unicorn before. It works better than layer of paint.

This post has been edited by nazrul90: Aug 24 2017, 01:21 AM

I mean for the gunpla the price ain't much different, but they're still cheaper compare to here

Plastic cement can be used, but it is not a first choice because there are much easier ways. The 'melting' process does not dissolve the plastic piece like thinner dissolving paint, otherwise people will not use it to remove seam lines.

I have never bought big boxes in Japan before, after seeing the sad condition of my friend's kit (MG Hi-Nu HWS Clear ) after touching down at KLIA
It's just not worth it and sometimes AA (and generally all airlines) can be very very strict about those and you end up paying extra baggages plus your kit isn't sufficiently protected

Putting up the promo for the warehouse sales.

Done displaying my unicorn, haven't out up the hg and bust yet

This post has been edited by TheEvilMan: Aug 24 2017, 11:29 PM


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RG is made from abs?

ah shit last night sand too much when trying to remove the nub mark, ended up some details lost and the nub mark still there n wont go away

Different situation. Seam line removal is bond the plastic together by melting it.
Doesnt work well for tightening joint which we try to add another extra layer on it.

Heck the normal super glue work best than hobby cement.

Use hobby knife to trim it first and then sand the part gently.

i did, i dunno y tht particular nub mark cannot b remove...anyway, i bought super glue for the joint d.

It works on the same principle, the cement creates hardened layer when it dries. It's not the popular and first choice but it can be done.

Did it myself. It is become not so hard layer and probably will use more cement than needed to get the thick layer.

Also the extra thin type cement cant use to fix loose joint at all. It will evaporate like water when it dries.

This post has been edited by nazrul90: Aug 24 2017, 06:49 PM

The extra thin cement is basically the same as other plastic cement, it refers to the thin brush applicator actually.

u use cement it will melt the surface of the joint to form a thicker layer, by doing so you reduce the integrity of the joint. sure you can put more cement to melt more plastic to add thickness but the joints will become even more brittle.

on ball joint it's even harder to control the flow.

adding putty is the troublesome way to fix it you end up have to sand it down.

adding super glue is a quick fix but you risk over pouring and gluing the joint permanent.

paint will make the joint look ugly.

future floor care is the best as it dries quick, leaves a transparent coat, easy to loosen even if it sticks, and can be easily removed with alcohol wipes, only downside is it leaves a gloss finish, which can be top coated with flat. however you probably wouldn't want to use this method.

Can we order pbandai kit from pbandai singapore? Did they do delivery to malaysia?

No idea, I sent enquiry to them a few days ago but still haven't got an answer.

Nice display u have there

you can recarve or deepen the details lost if you know how they look like. with a hobby knife.

the 1 lost is the detail tht pop out >< meaning i flatten it, i guess i will just make it as battle damage

putty, recarve & sand, if you know how.