Mobile Suit Gundam. Discuss..

[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