2 possible reasons when waterslide decals dun stick to the surface:-
1) old decals...therefore the adhesive on the decals is gone or very little or something
2) soaked in water too long. reason you soak in water is to moist the "glue" and causes it to be sticky. release agent...chemical reaction kinda thingy. so if you soak too long...the remnant of glue on the decal is less. so it won't stick well. this is worse if the decal is old.

u can make it a habit on using mark setter. not a necessity if the decals are good but yes, it does make it stick better.

http://www.rlm.at/cont/thema11_e.htm

this link should cater for explanation on applying decals
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airbrush usage. the length of time is dependant on the type of compressor. diaphragm/oil-less type heats up quickly, therefore you can't keep it on too long. if not the motor will burn. for that...it'll be max 35 to 40 mins. you can continue to keep it on but my advise, nothing longer than 45 min.

those with tanks on the diaphragm type compressors...u can keep it up longer...i keep it on a regular 45 mins to 1 hr then i off it. by then, watever needs to be painted are done. for both types of compressors, make it a habit to off the compressors when u're not using...i.e. tidying up the kit, mixing paints and preppin things up.

then they r the bigger oil piston type compressors. silent and basically u can just keep it on all the time. the tank handles everything. n since there's oil in the piston...overheating is minimal if not non-existent.

guys please guide me how much is weight for mr hobby spray can? i want to buy from a forumer but he said poslaju shipping cost rm 13 for 2 unit. is the rate true? btw he's location is JB

hello again guys, thanks for the tips on decalling again ><. its really helpful. just another thing, remember the transparent pink NTD psycho frame parts for the MG Unicorn?, i wanna make them gold, so is it possible to 'decolourise' them? like make them clear white parts, or it i just have to forget the idea and just surface them and spray gold upon them, but it will look solid & not translucent

golbeza: erix93 did solid gold. CLICK HERE

EDIT !!!!! READ THIS !! : After more studying from previous thread, i found out that gold color will dull overtime. Gold requires high maintenance. You will have to keep it in a box, air tight, clean n away from sunlight....same goes to model kits that have metalic coating/finishing..


if you still want transparent gold, why not email to BANDAI and request for 1? (dunno they will accept that offer or not)..

This post has been edited by dante3: Apr 16 2009, 04:12 PM

http://www.hlj.com/product/GNZJ-001

it's abt 140g... weight n stuffs can be found online. u'll just need to google it.

Thx 4 the link actually I refer to this one.
http://www.hlj.com/product/GNZB-514

2 bottle should be 420 gram. + wrap plastic & box for packaging i think still should be able to achieve below 500g which only cost rm7 i think no?

oso note...ppl have to go to post office n wrap it for u. so...do expect an extra premium on postage. but whether reasonable or not...ur choice.

eh I think HLJ does not ship liquid items overseas.. It's in their terms and conditions page..

read the previous posts. he's talkin abt someone in johor shipping spray paints to him. hlj is being used as reference on the weight of the spray cans. no one said anything abt shipment fr hlj for the paints.

a side note guys, hlj is the only company i know ship bottle primer, AND Spray can!

The only party giving problem would probably our kastam, who will tell u "tak boleh" n "bahaya" if they open your shipment n see spray can.

POS don't even ship flammable things la.

somemore spray can, when they roll the box, they can hear the canister ball inside moving.
Then your parcel sure GG, or legal action.

I think if using DHL or private courier shouldn't be a problem as long as you notifiy them.

Then I think I will buy the big compressor, saw in AF Hobby and noise is only for 10 to 12 seconds but can user for 1 hour plus. By the way, he cover the compressor with box and the noise was reduce slightly.

That's how i buy all my spray can primer

everytime get at least 24 cans, which last me years....

rainbowten also ship spray can also to oversea lah...order it b4....

This post has been edited by hcyap00: Apr 17 2009, 09:13 PM

He send me the spray can using regular post already. should take around 4 working days to arrive. so i think spray can shipment by post office is ok

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Added on April 19, 2009, 10:37 amDonno if this is a repost. but very interesting indeed. No paint gunpla.

http://pinoygundam.proboards.com/index.cgi...play&thread=130

apparently the sanding technique same like achieving a mirror finish for processor lapping so should be easy for overclockers
btw is sanding sponges like in the link easily available at hardware shop?

This post has been edited by zieraq: Apr 19 2009, 10:37 AM

is it possible to use a highlighter to replace clear paint to paint the eyes?

just not via air.. land post should be ok

eh what glue can be used to glue two broken pieces gunpla parts

sanding sponges can be found in hardware shops BUT mostly not suitable for model kit because their grits are too low.. if found higher grits then it's ok..
I heard some ppl manage to find it but 4get where..

erm... 1st time hear use highlighter.. it's up to u how u wan to paint the eyes.. If it looks good for u, y not?

have to see wat part and how it is broken...
small parts use super glue, cement also can but still have to see the situation..

gam gajah.....