As long as you pour in 1/8" layers, you can get as thick an ArtResin coat as you'd like. Need help here! Just don’t spray a matte flat coat in damp or moist conditions. Current project is the SD Wing Zero Custom. I’m in Canada and the only spray paints I can find are Lacquer based. So what can one use to top coat over Gundam marker made panel lines ? I figured if the paint itself would work that I could get some made up and air brush it on. One way to do these things is to add plastic. One on each side and a quick one across the top. Oh, ok i get it now. I paint the frame all the time using spray cans. More times than not both colors receive the same top-coat finish so I’ll spray that once I remove the masking. That’s all I can think of right now. If your on FB an would like to join my Gundam MS Group, all things Gunpla thatd be dope either way take care dude! The logic is this removes any oil which may have been added to prevent the sprue sticking to the metal mold. Thank you From Japan for accommodating my article! Good luck! Quite a few people in my hobby where almost everyone who do face ups on ball jointed dolls have become very sick and it’s irreversible. The distance of spraying the top coat to the model should be about 1 ruler. To explain, many top coats are very much like coating your cabinet in a layer of plastic. When doing this, you want to be generous with your pour so that the entire area is well coated with liquid and … Thanks for your time Syd. This is to protect the lower layers of paint just incase something goes wrong with the procedure. I wanted to take a minute to write about priming as it's something a lot of modelers do before painting a kit. Lacquer based top coat can be harsh on gundam markers and cause smearing. Gray is fine for the dark colors if you want to prime before using them and I have also use Gray primer to influence the color of a white paint coat. I see, I got the idea now, thank you very much. Do you spray the topcoat on using the same technique as you spraypaint? thanks for the tip syd. I think the ones Syd uses are the same as mine so i can answer as well. Will you be painting more than one color on the same piece, which means masking? It depends on the top coat you use for how many coats are required. Nice tutorial. I use a CV and require 3.5 to 5 mil dry per mfg recommendation. These guidelines for layering will help you figure out how many should be enough. You’ll need that coat to not only protect the paint you just applied but also prepare for Panel Lining and Markings. I am a long long time anime fan and almost everything Japanese. Either of these methods work very well, allowing for a very strong bond between resin layers. They are small and the fit is so precise that it can be hard to disassemble afterwards. NIce post I too use spray cans. Or is there a “secret formula” to remove the paint already applied to it? Hi Syd and everyone…..been about 6 month since I start gunpla.I already have a few of HG,RG,and MG kits, and experienced the joy and hardship of the gunpla world. I want to paint My soon to come MG GN-X into some metalic color, but I really confused about how to paint the inner frame. These are questions you will need to ask yourself (and answer!) Or do a second/more coats later (and how much later?) Start with the larger grits and work down. Would I be good to go following these steps or is there risk of the layers interfering with one another? It is also good if the weather is warm. , hi syd and other who read this,im a newbie that started the gunpla journey,i have done some gunpla like hg freedom and rg zeta and i buy a new hguc unicorn gundam,my question is that i want to spray the frame candy green do i have to sanding the frame before paint or have to wash first ?.and thank in advance to those who help me. Redditor? Use the same technique with your top coat, which protects the polish and can also speed up drying time. Perhaps there is an area of the kit you feel is too plain and needs some more details. Top Coat: Final layer of paint on the kit, usually either clear acrylic or clear lacquer, used to protect all the work done (painting, decals, weathering etc.). When you have sanded down the first coat and finished preparing for the second coat, then you are now ready to pour on the second layer of epoxy resin. A good temperature should be above 22 degrees and with good sunlight. so be careful with the wet coat. Resin, on the other hand, needs both a wash and prime for best results. Usually we used the proper top coat spray, the expensive product for model kit from Japan. Hi, would like to ask a silly question here, my gunpla is finished only with panel lining, what if I directly spray matte finish to my gunpla? Namely the chest that has both foil stickers and a dry decal on it. Once you've perfected this method, you might not ever go back to the salon! If you have any type of breathing problem, then it is recommended that you do not use the spray technique to coat your table-top. The key to an even manicure is two coats of three strokes each -- that's it. I became a bit more daring earlier and sprayed a bit on my MG Astray red frame Kai. Sometimes term is also used to describe any clear coat on the kit, including the ones used in between various stages. How do you handle ball joints and hinges when painting? Question to all who top coat their gunpla. These were some great tips. I agree Syd, i had a accident with my HG Tallgeese kit a few years back and the shield became brittle and softened the plastic, i was able to save the shield, but barely, ive avoided them all since. How do you address repainting kits that have already been topcoated? Don’t do it on a damp day! There is a quick work around to that depending on which type of markers you have : get some of the paint out on a disposable plate or something you don’t mind having paint on and use a paint brush to apply the paint. These paints are very susceptible to scratches, hence the importance of top coating your Gunpla once you are done. Yeah I wasnt sure. The final top-coat determines your finish. If I want to make a section silver, for example, I’ll spray the entire piece silver then cover the section with a length of masking tape, then take a tooth pick and press the masking down along all the edges of the section, and then take my design knife and cut away the excess from the edges. Hi syd, im basically new to painting gundams. It’s easier to do the dark over the light than to spray dark, then mask, then prime and finally paint a light coat. Once you’re satisfied with your modifications, it’s time to paint, but before you lay down primer and/or paint you need to look at your paint scheme and…. It's also worth noting that in my experience, shades of red are generally the hardest colour to completely white out. Whether it's the lightness of the white, or a thinner mix that's used, you're going to spend more time applying coats than simply going with a darker colour. A good coat of primer creates a nice consistent coat for paint to stick to. I won’t go into any real detail about the putty because I feel there are far better people and tutorials out there. Use #122-A Gel Coat Thickness Gauge to ensure proper thickness is achieved. I've heard future can take up to a week to cure, but around the board i see 24 hours. There are two methods for applying additional epoxy resin coats: sanding down your first layer after having let it dry for 24 hrs or, if you're in a hurry, you can pour a new resin layer every 3-5 hrs.. Yes, but how about holding the parts when I’m painting, and by the way I will use spray paint so I wonder how to dry the part after spray painting because almost the whole part would be covered with paint and some parts does not have any hole or anything that I can put a stick and clip on it. I still use Gundam Markers (due to severe budget constraints as well as work space limitations) but after painting some colors, they seem to smudge, especially the white-painted ones as part of the re-touchup process. It's review time again, now featuring the Perfect Grade Unleashed RX-78-2 Gundam! Can i paint the whole frame itself or should i disassemble then paint? Unpainted kits can look great with just a nice top coat while painted kits will gain that extra umph. If I’ve gone through the trouble of painting a kit I want it to look great right down to the markings so this is where the water-slide decals come in. Specially the Kiki's and Gunpla one. Have you been struggling to work out how many layers your baby needs? My first kit which is on ordered is the MG Exia. Put your Gel Coat Application Knowledge to the Test. If not, you may assemble and find that two concurrent pieces, having not received the same coats, feature different tones. 4/. Usually I use the joint or connection part as the area I use to hold the piece on clip when I paint so that area actually doesn’t receive the paint and because it’s the joint it isn’t seen really afterwards when the kit is together. Notify me of follow-up comments by email. Also I guess I have another question, since the selection of spray cans where I live is pretty small, could I used spray paints that are not specifically for models, but still are ok for plastic? For my first kit I want try it and see how I like gunpla. (2) Is it safe to use any of the seam sealing techniques without painting. Also.. for panel lining, would that go after all the painting is done? This is very important. As well, if there is a part of the frame or armor that snaps into place strongly, with the loud noise, I will often leave that part out of the test build to eliminate the risk of breaking something when it comes time to disassemble. Once the panel line is cleaned up and dry you can gloss top coat it again to protect it before moving onto the markings or you can go straight to the markings. Cause I really want it to have matte look, and I want it so badly. I’ve picked up the Gundam paint markers, and was wondering if I should still do the Priming or masking? Then when all that is done you can do the matte top coat to finish. Ok new question. Love your work an Gunpla TV thx for all the tips man! Hello SYD, I’m just starting out in gunpla. While in Taiwan I had the good fortune of ready access to spray paints, since setting up this little site and receiving letters from other modelers, it's become apparent that good modeling spray cans aren't available in many areas. I tend to follow a simple rule; If the color I am spraying is lighter than the color of the plastic piece I am spraying, use primer. But Bellissima has a top coat that literally dries in 60 seconds. If you know what paint scheme you will do its probably easiest to paint before assembly, but remember decals always come after the painting. For show cars, there are about as many methods as there are painters. For me how I mask depends on what I am masking. Because after you've done the base coat and two colors, two layers of polish, you want the top coat to help everything dry so that you can get out of the door quickly and avoid smudging your nails. Imma order some enamels now. If you’re looking to match colors for spray cans you need to check out the Tamiya Color chart. panel line before you apply the final top coat. Otherwise, you will get a lot of grains on the surface. Once I’m satisfied with the masking, I spray the second color. I always use spray cans as I don’t own an airbrush and don’t intend to anytime soon. Wonder wtf Bandai's marketing team was thinking, and more! I just started painting Gunpla and I’m gonna need sone pointers. This time i post a simple tutorial about top coat for gunpla. repair, or finish coating, we strongly recommend using Duratec High Gloss Additive to thin the gelcoat and allow it to flow and cure like a paint. Oh nice. Just be sure to clean the paint brush ASAP afterwards. Good luck! (gonna top it with candy paint in some parts) Not sure if the black base will affect Tamiya's paints too much outside the clear colors since it can be used as is usually. You will find out what you need to know. Use the same technique with your top coat, which protects the polish and can also speed up drying time. What color will you be using? I’ve been looking at either getting some spray cans or borrowing a friends air brush. I usually use a 400 for most everything I do and then go to 1000, 1200, etc depending on how smooth I want the finished result to be. i’ve been wondering the same for the panel lining too since in your demo you’re using enamel paint as well. If you want to sand the part usually it is around the gate mark to smooth it down. They comes in black, grey, and white and are cheaper per volume than most modeling specific brands. If there is an area of the section I missed, I will cut a very small triangular shape of tape and cover it up. There’s your base coat, your base color, and then perhaps another color coat on the top before we finally reach your top coat. I also like to do a quick wipe on a paper towel to make the glitter not so abundant in my top coat. We’ve even done an episode of Gunpla TV showing the simple process. One coat? After giving the final coat, let the coat dry for at least 24 hours to attain the smooth texture. Priming Gundam kits isn’t always a necessity (though some disagree on that point). Alternatively, if this idea is no good, do you know where i could find a list of the colors i would need if i use hobby paints? Gunpla are manufactured by Bandai in Japan, or China, which has an exclusive license in manufacturing and marketing the kits around the world. I used to use Gloss or Semi-gloss extensively but I’ve moved more towards Flat recently. The easiest way would be to find a can of clear spray. Sally Hansen Insta Dri Top Coat $4.97 buy it “Skipping a topcoat not only cuts down on the shiny finish of the manicure but it also shortens the longevity of the manicure,” Candido says. hi, Im all new to this World Of Gunpla. Two coats only, undercoat and top coat. The key part is that it generally sprays very well and drives thin and smooth. Though, like any paint, too much in one area during a coat and it will drip or pool. Can I spray clear flat lacquer on acrylic paint? I was wondering if you had any tips on recoloring tinted/clear pieces. The top coat is the last layer applied in the manicure process. Lacquer can be damaging to acrylic and enamel paints so if you are going to use it you must be careful. I will try this later. Sorry for asking too much questions since I am new at painting GunPlas but been building from a long time ago…. Thanks. However i do know that acrylic tends to scratch easily. More or less, this is how I do it. What are your thoughts on using Testors enamel spray cans on a gundam model, is this a good idea, or should I stick with an acrylic or lacquer spray? (Actually, this is me doing it.). That stuff is VERY TOXIC! I tried that and it didn’t smudge. (Well, maybe that's a stretch.) The white parts like the leg). Apparently many other modelers prefer to apply a layer of topcoat before they ink panel details, then add another coat afterward to seal the work. When you spray several layers (primer > pre shade > post shade > top coat) does the type of “paint” you use matter? More if the weather deteriorates. I have a question for panel line wash. If you want to try it yourself, you’re in good hands. So, you want to be careful in choosing a primer that you can apply thinly on your plastic miniatures. There are all kinds of plastics you can buy from sheets to rods. A good temperature should be above 22 degrees and with good sunlight. I’ve been building gunplas for awhile and I’ve just started out painting, but not with the spray cans. Note that covering with white primer is going to be time consuming and require a lot of a lot of coats. But also want to just make it look less plactic. The key to an even manicure is two coats of three strokes each -- that's it. Either of these methods work very well, allowing for a very strong bond between resin layers. Using tiny triangles/squares/diamond shapes I cover the surface that is to be masked. What is Gunpla?Buying Kits & I tried painting up my sengoku astray with tamiya spray, but it ended up causing the cockpit hinge to break, part of the back piece that holds on the swivel piece the back “arm” connects to, and had a balljoint twist off at it stem when I was testing the friction. On the flip side, if you under do it, i.e. If I missed anything be sure to leave a comment. For example, if I wanted to paint a zoid with a clear cockpit that is tinted orange. First Question Can I use Scotch Tape to mask the pieces when I’m painting. thanks before. Take Our Gel Coat Application Quiz! Thak you for the fast reply, Syd. One EXTREMELY DIFFICULT question: The amount of layers depends in the color. My question is, will spraying Mr hobby water based top coat protects my paintjob from scratching? I agree with Ol'Painting, 2 coats for new walls in not enough. As for a high gloss u can pretty much see the lightbulb on it and a semi is in between those two. The first Gunpla kits were sold in 1980 in Japan.Gunpla kits consist of several trays of parts or \"runners\" that either snap-fit (most post-1990 models) or require glue (older models prior to 1990) to put together. And YES YES YES to two top coats. Is it possible to paint the part (multiple layers until its fully painted), then lacquer topcoat it (which is better? I know a lot of people use lineart/photoshop to design/color their scheme before putting down paint. Dark over light. After panel lining and applying the decals, the last step is applying a layer of top coat. This way your scriber should start/stop at the correct spot. I think your options are to paint the cockpit as a section meaning with the pieces together or each part separately and then reassemble. Always heard about top coat here, top… I plan to use a spray can since I don’t have an airbrush, but recently my friend said that spray can produce a thicker layer of paint than airbrush is that true? XD. More tutorials! Or perhaps there are gaps or areas you want to cover over. Been reading about using tamiya x22 and x21 (clear coat and flat base) but will experiment first on the proper ratio so I dont end up destroying my kit :p. 3. I know this is often recommended for resin parts, not sure if makes any difference on plastic. Hey syd-sensei, I just had something weird happen. ), then panel wash it? Hey Syd, Panel line wash. you recommend to spray the model is gloss clear before doing a panel line wash. Now after I do that and finish the panel line wash, can I respray the model in flat clear??? There are two methods for applying additional epoxy resin coats: sanding down your first layer after having let it dry for 24 hrs or, if you're in a hurry, you can pour a new resin layer every 3-5 hrs.. 2. Soak the can in warm water before top coating. Literally crumbled into tiny pieces, 3. I really can't help too much since I'm new to coating things myself. i’m preparing to paint my SD kit for the 1st time and i have one lingering question. RGs are kind if tough. 3) I top coat by pieces before applying the decals and panel lines and then I top coat again once I’m done. When painting yellow or white the white primer works well. When sanding down the cement and putty, what is the best grit to use or at least start with. Dark colors, like black, often need only one coat but lighter colors may need more. I wouldn’t use Scotch tape as likely it will leave some residue behind when you pull it off. If the eye sticker wasn’t there, it would look odd. Couple of question to ask here. Pouring the 2nd Coat. Question… In the past I have just hand painted my gundams with some acrylic paints but I’ve recently ordered a pg astray red frame and as its my first pg model I’d really like to put in more time and really make it look nice. There are two primers I use. In top coat nail polishes, the ingredient nitrocellulose is used … Many have claimed it to be the best mono-eye suit out there but I would say it is up there among the best of all of them. Once all the painting is complete, which may require a few coats, I gloss top-coat using one of the two methods I detailed in the Out of the Box post. Well, then is there any way or spraying technique to get the topcoat evenly on all parts of the kit? Anyone have any experience with anything else in Canada ? For top coat, I can only get my hands on a can of clear lacquer, thats what it says on the label. Will the frame be painted? before picking up the paint cans. I drive a Mazda 3 and it is the copper red mica color. Thanks, I’m a little confused, is the gloss coat you used to prep for panel lining and markings the same coat you used for the final coat? How would I make this orange piece blue tinted? 02/08/2019 http://www.naritafamily.com/howto/paint.htm. Id probably recommend a two pack yacht pain if I knew more about those. and one more, currently for panel lining i use 0.1 ink based pen and it’s bubbling when i draw a line on it, is it because i didn’t wash it like you did or what? Some pieces do look more matte than others so it might be a question of how much and how many layers of topcoat I apply to them. Another thing I tend to do is not use any stickers during the test build except for the eye sticker. 1) If I am using enamel based paints for panel lining, which layer should I do this on? It is sealed, doesn’t stain, hard like plastic (the thicker the coat, the more like plastic, but I am not necessarily recommending a heavy coat). I’m planning to paint a kit someday and i have this question. How do i clean off nubs of a clear part?? It's been long time since the last update. @Duncan: you might notice that since the paint is laquer along with the top coat, you might get some running. In this case maybe the option is to paint it with a Mr. Hobby topcoat before putting the Tamiya paint on. I find it that you need to judge by yourself which one you prefer, as matte will get u a realistic kinda feel but semi gloss works also. Proves that top coat may not be suitable after all, any suggestions on alternatives, preferably painting on the final coating to prevent such occurrences from repeating? My other method spares you the knife marks but can be more time consuming. and I dont like the blue I wanted to spray paint it black. Just bought myself a RG Aile Strike but kinda messed up alot on sanding the nubs so intend to paint back the kit. Remember - most table top epoxies require thin pours, meaning you'll need to apply multiple layers to achieve a thicker coat. (lacquer primer > acrylic pre and post shade > lacquer top coat)? “Generally, a base coat doesn’t have the shine of a topcoat, and a topcoat doesn’t have the ‘sticky’ surface that’s important in a base coat,” says Dr. Waldorf. You will be test building it knowing that it will be coming apart again. Undercoat to build up colour. Been busy with adult life. A good coat of primer creates a nice consistent coat for paint to stick to. Common top coats used for smoothing out your glitter polish into a buttery smooth, skateable surface are Essence Gel-Look Top Coat, Nail Pattern Boldness Glitter Food, and old gloopy Seche Vite. Have you tried using industrial spray paints(e.g pylox)? thanks for your informative post. Leave plenty of time for the paint from the markers to dry properly. When dry, I flipped the parts over and sprayed again. I will also be doing panel lines, so should I do the top coat before? How long do we need to wait for it to dry? The Gunpla Top Coat Guide: Giving your Gunpla a Fantastic Finish 23/10/2015 Hello Kitty 45th Anniversary – Celebrating 45 years of kawaii 08/11/2019 Japanese Capsule Toys – Gachapon, gashapon, and beyond! I’ve hand painted the pieces acrylic white and plan to go over it with Tamiya TS-79 and then hand paint over that with Tamiya Enamel black. I don’t recommend it to beginners, though. And another question. Any other time I seal it, I will do the second coat after the next wash. And yes if the car is subjected to the elements, you would need a wash of some kind. Relevant Point#8: If you choose not to gloss coat after panel lining, there is a chance the water from the decal or any Mark Setter/Mark Softer you use can cause the panel line to run/smudge. Hey Guys! I use semi gloss all the time, its soo much easier to clean, and it reflects light back into the area. Back from the dead, it's Baby TheEnd with a new gunpla review! The top coat acts as a sealer to the colored polish. If you don’t plan on modifying anything on the suit before painting you can skip this section, but if you are considering it, maybe I can help. Thanks for all replies. I see a lot of recommendations to use future to seal the base acrylic paint before moving onto panel lines/top coat. After giving the final coat, let the coat dry for at least 24 hours to attain the smooth texture. If you have any type of breathing problem, then it is recommended that you do not use the spray technique to coat your table-top. Once it’s dry then you can sand down the glue and prepare to paint. Does the same thing as Lacquer paints on gundam markers. Because of this, it's important to make sure all your pieces are coated to the same extent. No, I don’t. With Piggy Paint, for maximum durability you can also use Basecoat + Sealer over the top of Topcoat to lock in the color. I do have another question, I am sanding down all my nubs but i have come across with a problem with the nubs. A UV or LED light is called for treating, and also the elimination procedure entails saturating as well as just uses up to 5 mins without drying out, harmful or compromising the nails. Just kidding! I wish we had more accessibility to these spray cans in Japan. (Well, maybe that's a stretch.) If that is the case the best bet for panel lining is an enamel. thanks for the tips . Applying a layer of top coat can aesthetically change the look of your kit. I plan on ordering MG Wing Gundam but the center jewel is a clear part rather than a clear green part and I looked online to find a online U.S seller that sells clear green Tamiya enamel paint and I had no luck. Oct 26, 2017 2,258. The question is how much future to apply? Tamiya Gray and Tamiya White. Apply gel coat in 4-5 layers at approximately 5 mils each, allowing 15-20 minutes between layers for a total thickness of 20-25 mils. Resist the urge to use your topcoat as a base coat and vice versa. affeinvasion. 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