ligerzilla2014
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Post by ligerzilla2014 on May 30, 2011 0:51:00 GMT -5
I would like some info on putting the finishing touches on a zoid model, as I have an hmm liger zero coming in soon. I'm particularly talking about panel lining and how to get gundam markers without ordering them off the Internet. Is there a different name for them or perhaps an equivalent product that I could buy at my local crafts store? Any he is greatly appreciated as the liger zero will be the crown jewel of my collection.
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Post by Maethius on May 31, 2011 11:37:19 GMT -5
I have only found Gundam Markers by name at any of several art stores, even those that only carry historic kits. I have seen other kinds of "paint markers" but they don't seem to have the quality of the official Gundam Markers.
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Post by ligerzilla2014 on May 31, 2011 17:04:52 GMT -5
Thanks. And one question, what is the purpose of priming a model before painting?
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Post by zed on Jun 1, 2011 3:55:57 GMT -5
Primer is to provide a smooth, even surface which the paint can stick to, and cover the original colour of the parts. You do not have to use primer, it depends what colour/material the original parts are and what colour you want to end up with.
If you try painting white over red plastic, you'll need about a dozen layers to get anything like decent coverage. Whereas one or two layers of grey primer will mean you'll only need a couple of layers of white. Also, plastic can repel water based paint. Primer provides a bridge between the two, so your paint will go on more smoothly. You can use normal white or black paint as primer, depending on whether your final colour is light or dark.
If in doubt, test a small, hidden area (such as the armpit or belly) with your paint and see how it goes. Its always better to put on two or three layers of thin paint rather than one thick layer.
Games Workshop make a range of paints for their toy soldiers. They make "Foundation Paints" which I've never used, but allegedly have more pigment, so background colours don't bleed through and remove the need to undercoat. You can also panel line your model using their black ink, after it has been varnished. This will tend to repel the ink, keepng it in the grooves and recesses.
Hope that helps
zed
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Post by Maethius on Jun 1, 2011 10:35:45 GMT -5
Couldn't have said it any better myself. I tend to use enamels and only use two colors to prime: traditional gray and flat black. I tried using white a few times, but I found that for some reason it always reacts with my paints and bubbles (and that's with controlled airbrushing).
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Post by ligerzilla2014 on Jun 1, 2011 17:13:38 GMT -5
Thanks a bunch. Very useful information.I was planning on repainting those light blue parts on the liger zero.
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Post by ltrammsteiner on Aug 4, 2011 19:25:34 GMT -5
Uhm I dont know if u can take into consideration the advice of a noob like me, who has never customized anything. But when I cosplay and have to paint plastic pieces I use nail enamel. Dark colors rarely need various layers, plus it gives a smoot, bright texture and it comes in a lot of colors <3 and it's CHEAP !
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Post by visher on Aug 4, 2011 22:26:06 GMT -5
Nail polish though just isn't the same as model paints. Nail polish is thicker and, if you're hand painting, leaves very visible brush strokes. In terms of airbrushing, your airbrush will get messed up. Buying model masters or testors paint shouldn't cost you too much, and since they're designed specifically for model kits, you can't really go wrong with them. All in all, it'd probably be better to go with one of the standard model kit paints, like model masters, testors, tamiya. If you're going to customize, you might as well get paint specifcally made for that purpose. Nail polish is, however, good for early on practice. Practice on something unimportant (like a brother or sister ) to get a good feel for things, and if you like it, you can begin to invest in the more expensive model kit paints.
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Post by ltrammsteiner on Aug 6, 2011 17:14:33 GMT -5
LOL my little sister practiced on me, that's how I learned how to use nail polish XD Well I didnt knew u were going to use an airbrush, otherwise I wouldn't have said such a stupid thing *facepalm* so sorry x.xU but I disagree with the brush strokes. If they are too visible u can cover them with transparent polish I always have to do it when I paint my nails... I don't know if where u live they sale this brand, but a good option for this are the Citadel paints :3 they're quite good for painting models, a friend of mine uses them very often.
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Post by Snowflake on Aug 7, 2011 11:58:51 GMT -5
In my experience it really depends, Sometimes a brush can get a perfect smooth finish, sometimes strokes abound. The problem is you can't tell what's going to happen til it's too late, so a real professional needs more control than that. The rest of us just pretend not to notice if things get a bit uneven
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Post by ltrammsteiner on Aug 9, 2011 18:23:27 GMT -5
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Post by Maethius on Aug 10, 2011 9:55:38 GMT -5
I should really look into using their paints (my wife uses them to paint her minis) but I've always been more of an enamel/airbrush person. A dangerous combination, though.
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Post by ltrammsteiner on Aug 26, 2011 9:47:21 GMT -5
E-enamel/polish... *dies* Well can't say anything, ur customs are like the best thing I've ever seen. Might be dangerous but it's worth the try >.o!
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Post by Maethius on Aug 27, 2011 22:49:26 GMT -5
Thanks! If you airbrush with enamels, wear a respirator mask!
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Post by ltrammsteiner on Aug 28, 2011 20:11:00 GMT -5
That's what my mom told me
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