The last top-coat is the one that determines the finish. Keep in mind that every airbrush performs differently, and every paint-to-thinner ratio performs differently, depending on the PSI. I only use spray cans. Bandai model kits really progressed over the years. Depending on color you should be able to paint an HG kit with just one can. Tcpglobal.com is a great site to buy your stuff you can get some pretty good deals from them as far as compressors and airbrush kits. I only have access to tamiya spray paint polycarbonate here in my place. Syd is currently away for the week, he will be back next week to answer everyones questions! Warning - Do not use Tamiya PS sprays on your Gunpla. I’ve found them to be very forgiving even if you apply a little too much, and they even out pretty well. I normally use BOSNY for touch-ups, priming, and topcoating, anyways. A matter of paint type perhaps? Some high grade kits even have internal frame, and the colour separations is superb. I am a relatively amateur Gunpla builder. Nothing! The Sinanju, however, was a different story. The key is to figure out what colour you want a little … as HLJ cant send spray cans i find GAMES WORKSHOP Chaos black and skull white spray cans good for priming, Syd Sked A 3oz can could run anywhere between $4 and $8. https://dc23-mecharts.blogspot.com/2011/09/airbrush-versus-spray-cans.html I’ve read that if you clear coat with Tamiya at the wrong time, it’ll lead to cracking, any tips to avoid that? Have Gunpla questions? A higher PSI (15-20) will let you put more paint down in narrow lines, perfect for highlighting lines and other details. – 1/100 MG RX-77-2 Guncannon with Special Clear Armor Parts cause i bought a GN-X TT Hongli and i painted it with spray paint, but the problem is that some of the parts had bubble marks and when i put them away, the painted parts would stick together and i slip the apart and some of the paint peeled of the the piece. This is posted on a group that I belong to (thanks PGBC). September 17, 2010, 3:26 am. However, Airbrush is much cheaper in the long run. travesty Then there were the black, gold, and silver parts as well. It is the surface underneath the decal that will determine whether there is any ‘silvering’. What is the gloss coating after painting for? Stuff like the head, wings, or anything else that needs to be painted on multiple sides are usually mounted. They are meant for automotive painting, but I find they work well with plastics, though they don’t come in the same wide variety of colors, I still more or less find what I’m looking for in their selection. Remember that an airbrush is also a multi-use tool. Great to see this can be done despite of winds tho, major concern here :p. I have heard of some particularities when it comes to using Tamiya clear coat, such as damaging decals however I haven’t any experience with the Tamiya clear coat as I use Mr. Hobby and it works great. We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. If I want a matte finish, can we skip this step and apply the decals then lastly the matte coat? Really. And the great thing about panel lining is that once you know how to do it, you can easily apply it to anything you build! You can view the full list of colours here. This is one major reason that I favor an airbrush over spray cans. George There are a few shops that sell Tamiya and Gundam spraypaints where I live, but they usually cost about $5 a can. Thanks Syd, brain.genghiscon.org If you’re building MG or PG Gunpla, do you need to paint every part and topcoat it before assembling? We created this video to explain the wheres, whens, and hows of using primer and paint. 1/100 MG RX-77-2 Guncannon with Special Clear Armor Parts, Gunpla TV – Episode 5 – Building an MG – Inner Frames, Toy Tengoku – Episode 13 – Chogokin Gaogaigar & Jack Sparrow, Gunpla TV – Episode 161 – Star Wars kits! Thanks again for sharing this information! Take a look at my MG Nu for example. Here is a short article/note about some common spray can painting techniques which can be used to customize your Gundam Kits. megasaki This makes use of the spray cans large spray radius, the pieces close to each other will catch some paint so the paint isn't just going to waste. If it's too thick your paint will sputter and spiderweb; too thin and it will run and disperse as you spray. Airbrushes have lots of benefits, of course – the kinds of control you can get, the ability to paint with more precision and to more easily do things like gradients and shading – but if you’re going to be doing a lot of models one of the simpler long-term benefits is cost… Bottled paint is a lot cheaper than spray cans. – clips and more clips. All rights reserved. I already did apply flat top coat in my gundam, but now I want to go back and put some decals on.. How should I do that without introducing the silvering effect? The gold was applied by masking off the parts I wanted to keep black, then spraying gold. I like to spray about a hand’s width from the parts when I want a nice, even coat. It's review time again, now featuring the Perfect Grade Unleashed RX-78-2 Gundam! Steven Remington Mild Sauce said lovely heavy detail of the inner frame... MightyLeg said dang that durability looks nice... Castoff20 said Such fine details and the molding looks ... Anna said Isn't it wild? But for the love of all that is holy please stay away from the … Hey I know this question is a bit late, however I just got into gunpla and found theses tutorials. Water droplets can mix with your paint while it travels from the spray can or airbrush to the painting surface. People have been nudging me to move to an airbrush and it’s definitely something I will attempt in the future however, I am quite satisfied with the results I am able to get using only cans for now. October 27, 2010, 7:59 am. Well, actually I wanted the gold a little darker so I sprayed the pieces gloss black, then masked, then sprayed the gold. Air brush can do much smaller details and also able to pre-shade the parts. While they can be easier to use and take up less space, as well as costing less for individual projects, if your like many modelers you have a huge stack of models built up waiting to be built and painted, which makes an airbrush a smart investment. November 29, 2010, 10:12 pm. Difficulty GradesTerminologyBuilding EquipmentDetailing EquipmentPainting EquipmentMisc EquipmentGlue Guide, Project FlowchartConstruction GuideDetail LinesDecals & StickersTop Coats, Paint Space PrepPaint TypesSampling PaintsPaint ReferencesPrimingAirbrushingPreshadingSpray CansDecanting PaintsMaskingCamouflageHand Painting, Weathering (Old Tutorial)Weathering General With the right techniques you can get a great finish with hand-painting or spray cans… So it’s a good way to start out the hobby right! September 29, 2010, 1:46 am, I dont agree when you said you can get away with no primer you should always prime as it gives the colour some thing to grab on and also fills in any scratches. That base you see the RG on in episode seven came with the September issue of Dengeki Hobby magazine. OR you can be like me and do dumb things like spray indoors and deal with the fumes. Or I could try something else,” he said. however, this video proves that you can paint a Gundam kit without the need for priming. Check out r/Gunpla & r/Gundam. Brushes are, instead, essential in some techniques I'll speak about later. For beginners looking to take theirs to the next level, the easiest way to improve the look of your kit is with panel lining. Odorless oil thinners for artists are also a good alternative. October 2, 2010, 1:57 am. For some I sprayed gloss black, then gold, then masked and sprayed black again. I asked their permission to post this here so that everyone can benefit from it. I got this valuable experience in Gunpla brush-painting, and I'm glad I can … When you’re ready to paint, shake the can for at least 3 minutes. Daniel I wanted a deep, rich yellow and I used about 6 cans of paint just on the yellow. I have built around 10-12 HG kits and about 7-8 MG kits. Also if you live in a crappy rainy place like the UK you can get some good cheap spraybooths which are good for useing spray cans indoors. It's certainly easier than air brushing since there's no mixing of paints or equipment cleanup afterward. It also helps if you have a spray booth with an exhaust fan. Due to the fact that Enamel paint dries harder, so it’s more resistant to scratches which can be vital when posing a kit. BTW… it looks very awesome in yellow , Sterling otakurevolution.com/content/laymans-gunpla-guide-spray-can-tutorial This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Take your pooch for walkies on nearby beaches and up into “The build itself tells a story as it shows my progression. This product helps prevent silvering as well. spardin Leonardo Want to chat Gundam or just about anything else. the Preseli Hills. Spray Paint, applied with an airbrush or straight out of the can. Spray painting with an aerosol can yield professional results. where can i find the base that you use for the RG in episode 7? 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. While the objective of weathering can be to achieve a beat-up or dirtied look, it need not be. To spray paint a car, first make sure you spray in a well-ventilated area, and wear a mask and goggles for safety. where can i find the base that you use for the Real Grade in episode 7? Tutorial Samurai Spray Paint Top Coat by Putra Shining Hi and welcome to Putaro Plastic Modeller! September 17, 2010, 9:23 am, Thanks for answering my question regarding Topcoat availability! Since spray cans contain higher pressure and covers a larger spray area than airbrushes, spray cans consume paint more quickly. The can’s rate of flow is generally higher and combined with the thicker paint, will result in areas of uneven thickness. Excellent video! The negative results you could end up with depends on the paint. I am starting to use the black Gundam Marker to panel line, and I want to start painting my kits. or is it possible to do all the parts with just 1 can? June 26, 2014, 10:32 am. Syd is that Sinanju the yellow bird that was entered in to the Bandai World Gunpla Competition? I’ve been able to paint an entire MG with just a couple of cans. In other instances, such as metallic paints, blotching or tonal differentiation may occur. Syd & Hobbylink, these videos are awesome, the tips you are providing are greatly appreciated not just by myself but I am sure by many who are just getting in to gunpla, so thank you for putting these on. There are a ton of different ways to do camouflage from subtle to bold, from free form to hard lines, even from authentic to original. Hi Syd, Keep it up, I look forward to the real grade build. Enamel paints are more toxic than acrylic paints, but aren’t as bad as lacquer paints. The trick is in the method. Thanks! Nothing will stop me from painting my gunpla! Tamiya Spray Cans can be found at most hobby shops in North America and Asia. Thanks for the great tips since i will need to use spray painting form my next project, just wondering how many spray paint cans are required to paint ordinary 1/144 HG for instance, assuming the all of the parts are going to be painted. http://www.hlj.com/product/MDWMAG1009. Copyright © 2020 HobbyLink Japan. Thus, it is not practical to paint each part of your kit individually. Also, since your spraying 100% compressed air, you don’t have to worry about propellant like you get with cans of compressed air, which could possibly damage whatever your spraying, and in my honest opinion, is a pure waste of money. For him, hand painting can be easily used for fine details, while spray painting is more versatile. You also don't have to mask the whole part if you've airbrush, just mask around the area and paint small details. Thus far, I've found out that Tamiya's lacquers apply thinner than the Testors enamels. What does this mean? February 5, 2011, 5:13 pm. When you feel like you've got a good batch try test spraying some paper. As with using an airbrush, never stop or start painting on the piece. October 4, 2010, 9:06 am. The start-up cost is higher, since you need at least an airbrush and compressor, but over the long term it’s cheaper than spray cans. I’m new with painting and i just want to ask what is the type of spray paint you are using? It will be reflective and look silver from certain angles. However, in recent years, I tend to use the BOSNY brand of paints (imported from London, I believe) – these cans are about three times the size of Tamiya cans and cost only $2 per can. Thanks Syd again for sharing the information ! In general, a layer of spray paint is going to be thicker than a layer from an air brush. Thanks! Play with the mix until it sprays … it makes sense to me now but may ruin things in the long run, Your email address will not be published. And also, is it the clear coat beneath the decal or above it that makes silvering? Hi Syd, Hi Sterling, To avoid that you need to get the decal on the surface completely which is why gloss coat is recommended and mark setter and mark softer used regularly. Dec 30, 2014 - Ever found a colour of paint that you can only get in a Spray Can? In most cases, this isn't an issue until you start applying multiple coats over intricate details. Just tap the can a bit, let a bit of paint out and look at the results. Keep in mind most enamel thinners can make plastic brittle if allowed to pool on the surface. George Sometimes it will hardly be noticeable. I haven’t entered the Yellowbird into any competitions, although I thought about it at some point, so the one you saw must have been someone else’s. Professional paint results, sprays like a SPRAY GUN. My results are now good but not comparable to Martin's inasmuch as brushes will never compare to a good spray can in painting a Gunpla's basic colors. Even the cheap stuff. In this episode: Hopefully I’ll be able to find some alternative…, Tommy JM Aldeguer December 9, 2010, 12:56 am. – 1/100 MG MSN-06S Sinanju Ver. https://hobbylink.tv/gunpla-episode-12-gundam-painting-tutorial This means you can cover a larger piece more effectively to the disadvantage of smaller pieces. Hi Syd, I’m gonna use testors spray paint is it any good case I only have access to that right now so I’m gonna paint a gold gundam jesta full gold but gonna paint all the runners basically gold and some other colors with spray paint testors any tips for first timer. I don’t like the idea of running out of paint in a rattle can right in the middle of a project, especially if the color & brand isn’t readily available in shops in my area. Also note that not all cans have the same density. How long do you wait before you re-coat or top coat when using lacquer? Is it safe to use with gunpla? This is the most difficult process of the three, but also provides the most even, professional-looking coat. Wonder in amazement as all the detail. that’s very informative regarding spraying, though i did notice that 1 can of spray colour won’t be enough for a whole MG kit? But to save on spraypaints, I usually tape the parts to a board with the part side that I don’t intend to paint FACE DOWN on the board (the sides that will be hidden from view once the kit is assembled) – this usually work for the outer armors of a kit. It’s been hailed as the best invention since sliced bread by its adepts, but also called a time consuming gimmick by naysayers. For awhile I tried the simple approach to painting gunpla by using spray cans. A can four times the size could cost you less than something from your hobby shop. Leave us a comment and let us know what you think. I have skipped the gloss-coat step a few times thanks to the decal softer. After I apply decals I will top coat again with the final top-coat. The usual recommendation is that your paint should be the consistency of milk. Looking to build a Gundam model? Take advantage of the spray can's large spray area by painting in batches. I painted two crappy kits (Wing Gundam Zero and Shining Gundam), but I was not happy with the results. http://www.gaijin-gunpla.com/preliminary-results/. And can u use same clips paper ones u use for hg and wat time year be good paint with spray or dose depend on weather conditions. Another tutorial for you guys about Samurai Spray Paint, this time I cover all our (Izutaro) favorites Samurai Top Coat available. September 29, 2010, 9:13 am. However if you don’t want to spray a gloss-coat before a flat coat, my advice would be to use the decal softer that we mentioned in a previous episode. September 29, 2010, 4:26 pm. Want to see what kits and builds I'm getting into? The benefit of using Tamiya or Testors is that they're made for this sort of thing. Hey, cool! 2 questions tho. how many spray did you use when you did your sinanju? It's easily enough to neglect this issue by spraying from a distance while moving over the piece. I use lacquers because I can safely use acrylics or enamels over top when doing panel washes or adding damage, etc. My question is in manuals, when they tell you what color to use there are multiple wither percentages next to them. It takes about 24-48 hours for my paint to dry, and maybe 4 days to a week for it to cure. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google, Gunpla TV – Episode 12 – Spray-Can Painting Tutorial. Small details can, in a sense, be washed out. I’m about to trying spraying for the first time…silly question. spikesagitta Next, hold the can about 10 inches away and parallel to the car’s surface, and spray the paint … If you have a garage, you can do it in there. I do my spray painting early in the morning and end it mid day. September 16, 2010, 12:34 am. What is Gunpla?Buying Kits & They're for poly-carbonate plastic and can eat through the plastic Gundam kits are made from. Take my Semovente orAGE-1 Titanfor example. Hi Syd, Here at Gunpla 101, we’ve only ever applied clear top coat spray paint so far. September 18, 2010, 11:00 am, If you are looking for alternative Topcoats items in the USA they sell testor topcoat at the craft shop Micheals or you can order topcoat from Hobbywave. Also on point 2, I find it better overall to spray in bursts. Your choice of spray paints is up to you. Air. Truth be told, it's possible to achieve great results. I later realized I didn't use primer. We are sold out of that item but you may be able to find a few for sale on auction sites around the internet. It isn’t just Daze who’s into Gunpla – his daughter built some kits too. After you top coat with gloss and then apply decals and panel lines will you top coat again with gloss? If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it. Thanks for the great video. It is called SPRAY CAN … For sure, if I move to an airbrush I will use Future for top coats. It’s recommended for hand painting (slower drying allows for additional time for the paint to self level and hide brush strokes). I may look at it and say I could do better. From your reply above, it seems that I can just use the mark softer.. is that right? To avoid silvering it’s advisable to put a gloss clear coat on before you apply decals. Redditor? Notify me of follow-up comments by email. Here is the video that many people have been asking for. As I use spray cans I can do a re-coat after only a few hours, but I tend to wait a day just to be on the safe side. Thanks heaps, HLJ : Luke This is where impatience bites me in the ass. Hi Syd how long u leave paint dry primer and paint and can u use cheap spray paint like u buy dollar store or dose gotta be model paint specifically case I’m gonna build Hguc jesta cannon and spray paint it. 1, Gunpla TV – Episode 364 – New Arrivals For June 19th, 1/35 MG AV-98 Ingram 1st by Bandai – Part 2 – Build, Gunpla TV – Episode 374 – New Arrivals for September 4th, http://www.gaijin-gunpla.com/black-gold-and-a-bazooka/, http://www.gaijin-gunpla.com/preliminary-results/, Gunpla TV – PG Unleashed RX-78-2 Gundam Inner Frame. High grade kits nowadays boast details and sophistication comparable to early Master Grades. Can you clearcoat with gloss to avoid silvering, then put matt on top of that? 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