Mobile Suit Gundam. Discuss..

[gqlmao]

Lol depends on how meticulous you want, air brush takes a long time. Are you going to be sanding all then nibs off as well? If so you might as well go the full mile. Organize and cut all the pieces out, sand off all the nibs and imperfections, primer all of the pieces, sand them, air brush paint them, top coat them, ink and decal them and voila you will have a gundam worthy of a magazine.

Originally Posted by kien

Ya I prefer the flatter finish. Sometimes even a Matte finish depending on the part. Do you spray paint the larger pieces then? I use a cheap air brush but I'm having troubles locating it. Debating whether or not to get a new air brush or just rattle can the damn thing.

[kien]

I usually always sand my nibs. My typical work flow has been:

1. Base coat all pieces right on the runner.
2. Cut off runners, sand nibs.
3. Assemble.
4. Paint detailing, second coat, etc.
5. Decals.

Done. I'm going to try adding a step 6 for the top coat this time.

[gqlmao]

That sounds good! I would test the top coat on a painted runner first before using it on your gundam to see if you like the finish. The dull coat changes the surface color A LOT, I've sprayed non painted gundams with dull coat and they look like they have been painted after another benefit is that the top hides the decal edges of the stickers so it blends in more.

All this talk makes me want to get another one, oh the ich.

[kien]

Originally Posted by gqlmao

That sounds good! I would test the top coat on a painted runner first before using it on your gundam to see if you like the finish. The dull coat changes the surface color A LOT, I've sprayed non painted gundams with dull coat and they look like they have been painted after another benefit is that the top hides the decal edges of the stickers so it blends in more.

All this talk makes me want to get another one, oh the ich.

Ya, that's what got me interested in the top coat, to hide the decals and to maybe top coat a couple of gundams that I hadn't painted yet. I saw a top coat of an unpainted gundam and it actually looked really good! I'll use them as guinnea pigs. I also have a bunch of starships (star trek) that I can test top coats on to see if I like it.

[kien]

Originally Posted by gqlmao

All this talk makes me want to get another one, oh the ich.

You know you want PG Astray Red Frame.

[kien]

Originally Posted by kien

You know you want PG Astray Red Frame.

Actually, yes.. yes I do. :drool:

[DAVE]

LOL...sorry I couldn't resist