Hmm seems like no active news from gundamguy blog recently...wonder what happened?

Sad to see they are closing without any announcement . Now only left gundamkitscollection for gunpla news.

Can follow what Bonchi mentioned but if you plan to apply matte top coat then sanding from 1000> 1500>2000 then apply top coat will do. To keep glossy look you need to rub with fine compound after sanding and for darker color parts might be bit difficult.

Directly apply metal spray then after dry spray gloss coat, although the better way would be spray primer > spray metal paint > gloss coat. Make sure don't over spray until thick layer paint for inner frame.

What you looking for? I also noticed recently it is getting more difficult on getting some hobby supplies . Most order from China tabao now...

Oh I see, for this you need to check on paint type if it is lacquer, acrylic or enamel. Lacquer paint will dissolve same type and both acrylic or enamel with sequence of lacquer > enamel > acrylic. In your case maybe you could do,

metal spray (lacquer) > marker touch up (enamel) > gloss coat (acrylic or enamel)

With this when touching out detail with enamel paint the lacquer paint won't dissolve and plus point is you also able to wipe off the enamel paint using enamel thinner without screw up the base lacquer paint.

GM300 is lacquer so yup it will wipe off the base paint.

Really interested with how the parts holding on with RG unicorn given it is also transformable. I see there are some 2 tone RG style color separation but it is no really much visible judging from picture which is also a nice touch.

At least they put a p-bandai GN-0000 + GNR-010/XN for you

So...any report from litt tak "promo" sales?

Sigh my air compressor start leaking air from inside motor when running...might need to plan for worst now. Any recommended good air compressor within 1k budget? Can I use those industrial one like this?

Apparently the new 1/1 unicorn can transformation.. *hype intensifies*

Yes indeed bandai water decal is much more delicate and require careful handling during apply, soak in water too long or trying to re position will easily break it. Would recommend 3rd party like dalin which is good in term of both precise printing and durability.

I was once a beginner on air brush and my first kits to test on air brush is HG banshee norn...Was a big mistake as there are too many small parts and many stuff didn't done nicely due to lack of experiences in prepare the part surface, finding the right air pressure,thinner ratio, color mixing, air brush process flow, cleaning stuff and etc. Would suggest maybe start with 1/100 barbatos lupus rex. And like what advocado mention don't go for very cheap unknown china AB because you may have the spray gone haywire or get clogged frequently, personally i'm using iwata hp-cp for main AB and ustar AB (forgot model) to prime surfaces.

It is fine you can start with U-Star S-130 which is all rounder AB with more acceptable price for beginner who want to try air brush. Try play on few kits between AB and spray cans then you will know which direction you're heading.

I had once bought cheap PG banshee from HK and carry back before by putting it inside my luggage and hand carry other stuff. Very tiring doing so to be honest. How much difference between Japan and local price that worth such trouble and risk?

If custom decided to check you then they will give whatever reasons to tax you, usually no if you only carry one luggage and they won't trouble to catch small fish. MG kits still safer compare with PG kits.

Can fit into luggage? If can most of the times is fine.

Haha I think way overkill for that...just bring less or hand carry cloth will do. I fit a pg banshee in my luggage and hand carry cloths during trip from HK to MY.

At Tokyo right now and been visited akiba and nakano boardway surprisingly there isn't much gunpla and mod materia selling around, like a big one maybe i missed the place. I'm looking to buy some tools and mod material any recommendations? Btw here quite famous with love live merchandise.