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. That base you see the RG on in episode seven came with the September issue of Dengeki Hobby magazine. Syd is that Sinanju the yellow bird that was entered in to the Bandai World Gunpla Competition? Before you get to masking and painting it's a good idea to plan your design and colour scheme. It is the surface underneath the decal that will determine whether there is any ‘silvering’. Take your pooch for walkies on nearby beaches and up into Edward Can you clearcoat with gloss to avoid silvering, then put matt on top of that? September 17, 2010, 3:26 am. Hi Syd, To avoid ruining your paint job, do your painting during sunny weather. This is one major reason that I favor an airbrush over spray cans. I painted two crappy kits (Wing Gundam Zero and Shining Gundam), but I was not happy with the results. 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. The usual recommendation is that your paint should be the consistency of milk. I’m very partial to painted builds, so it’s nice to see another video on finishing work. 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. Ka If you’re building MG or PG Gunpla, do you need to paint every part and topcoat it before assembling? However, Airbrush is much cheaper in the long run. This paint type can be thinned with petroleum-based products, like mineral spirits (white spirits) or xylene. The price of spray could be an advantage though, should you shop at a home improvement store. To avoid silvering it’s advisable to put a gloss clear coat on before you apply decals. October 27, 2010, 7:59 am. We created this video to explain the wheres, whens, and hows of using primer and paint. Priming does indeed help the paint grab onto the piece and can fill scratches (Mr. Surfacer works well for this, too.) September 29, 2010, 9:13 am. however, this video proves that you can paint a Gundam kit without the need for priming. spikesagitta Check out r/Gunpla & r/Gundam. Even the cheap stuff. 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. As with using an airbrush, never stop or start painting on the piece. Primer is mainly to make paint stick. Compared to an airbrush, the diameter of spray from a can is larger. 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. Dec 30, 2014 - Ever found a colour of paint that you can only get in a Spray Can? I wanted a deep, rich yellow and I used about 6 cans of paint just on the yellow. Thanks! Spray painting with an aerosol can yield professional results. Really. Odorless oil thinners for artists are also a good alternative. What does this mean? I am starting to use the black Gundam Marker to panel line, and I want to start painting my kits. it makes sense to me now but may ruin things in the long run, Your email address will not be published. Steven Remington 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! Thus, it is not practical to paint each part of your kit individually. – 1/100 MG RX-77-2 Guncannon with Special Clear Armor Parts travesty In this case, a lower PSI (8-12) will let you get a broad spray while not putting out much paint. You can easily paint your own vehicle with spray paint cans. It takes about 24-48 hours for my paint to dry, and maybe 4 days to a week for it to cure. 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. 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. I’m new with painting and i just want to ask what is the type of spray paint you are using? Some high grade kits even have internal frame, and the colour separations is superb. I’ve been able to paint an entire MG with just a couple of cans. I am a relatively amateur Gunpla builder. Next, hold the can about 10 inches away and parallel to the car’s surface, and spray the paint … Spray Paint, applied with an airbrush or straight out of the can. The trick is in the method. You can spray the individual sections of your Gunpla model one by one, but it takes more time, energy and spray paint to do and makes little difference compared to spraying the whole model all together; you can use some simple techniques to help properly cover all the essential parts of your model. September 16, 2010, 12:34 am. Copyright © 2020 HobbyLink Japan. Stuff like the head, wings, or anything else that needs to be painted on multiple sides are usually mounted. Professional paint results, sprays like a SPRAY GUN. the Preseli Hills. megasaki 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. It's certainly easier than air brushing since there's no mixing of paints or equipment cleanup afterward. Due to the fact that Enamel paint dries harder, so it’s more resistant to scratches which can be vital when posing a kit. It’s recommended for hand painting (slower drying allows for additional time for the paint to self level and hide brush strokes). as HLJ cant send spray cans i find GAMES WORKSHOP Chaos black and skull white spray cans good for priming, Syd Sked Learning new stuff every kit :) a basic info for starting gunpla paintingRE 1/100 Nightingale Reborn custom paint WIP Have Gunpla questions? If you have a garage, you can do it in there. – clips and more clips. February 5, 2011, 5:13 pm. Leonardo While it's more paint than those half ounce jars, the amount of overspray from the diameter can result in more usage. Then there were the black, gold, and silver parts as well. How long do you wait before you re-coat or top coat when using lacquer? September 17, 2010, 9:23 am, Thanks for answering my question regarding Topcoat availability! I only have access to tamiya spray paint polycarbonate here in my place. I’ve read that if you clear coat with Tamiya at the wrong time, it’ll lead to cracking, any tips to avoid that? 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. Looking to build a Gundam model? November 29, 2010, 10:12 pm. Brushes are, instead, essential in some techniques I'll speak about later. ‘Silvering’ is what happens if your decal does not adhere completely to a flat surface. http://www.hlj.com/product/MDWMAG1009. 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. Here at Gunpla 101, we’ve only ever applied clear top coat spray paint so far. Hi Syd, September 29, 2010, 4:26 pm. Take advantage of the spray can's large spray area by painting in batches. Just tap the can a bit, let a bit of paint out and look at the results. https://dc23-mecharts.blogspot.com/2011/09/airbrush-versus-spray-cans.html Thanks for the great video. Learn how your comment data is processed. I do my spray painting early in the morning and end it mid day. The key is to figure out what colour you want a little … I normally use BOSNY for touch-ups, priming, and topcoating, anyways. The sample for this tutorial is a cheap toy plastic that I have panel lining it. Your buying air. A can four times the size could cost you less than something from your hobby shop. 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. One of the many great things about Gunpla is that the more you obsess over the details, the more amazing your kit becomes. As the final top coat determines your finish you can gloss coat then decal then do a matt coat over top for the final finish. spardin 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. All rights reserved. In this episode: 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. Warning - Do not use Tamiya PS sprays on your Gunpla. High grade kits nowadays boast details and sophistication comparable to early Master Grades. Here is the video that many people have been asking for. It's much easier to find yourself with dripping or pooling when using spray cans. My question is in manuals, when they tell you what color to use there are multiple wither percentages next to them. The benefit of using Tamiya or Testors is that they're made for this sort of thing. While the objective of weathering can be to achieve a beat-up or dirtied look, it need not be. how many spray did you use when you did your sinanju? Nothing will stop me from painting my gunpla! 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. Turpentine can also be used, though brand-name thinners usually perform the best. And also, is it the clear coat beneath the decal or above it that makes silvering? Also note that not all cans have the same density. In other instances, such as metallic paints, blotching or tonal differentiation may occur. can anyone give me a step-by-step of how you paint TT Hongli kits. They also dry relatively quick. 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. 2 questions tho. 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. The last top-coat is the one that determines the finish. For awhile I tried the simple approach to painting gunpla by using spray cans. The Sinanju, however, was a different story. or is it possible to do all the parts with just 1 can? Hey, cool! For sure, if I move to an airbrush I will use Future for top coats. 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 I want a matte finish, can we skip this step and apply the decals then lastly the matte coat? Spray Max can be used on motor vehicles, wheel rim inserts, bicycles, agricultural and construction machinery, woodwork, guitars, and much more. https://hobbylink.tv/gunpla-episode-12-gundam-painting-tutorial October 4, 2010, 9:06 am. We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. “The build itself tells a story as it shows my progression. 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 will be reflective and look silver from certain angles. Unfortunately, there are some negative trade offs vs. using an air brush. The can’s rate of flow is generally higher and combined with the thicker paint, will result in areas of uneven thickness. Remember that an airbrush is also a multi-use tool. I’m about to trying spraying for the first time…silly question. Tutorial Samurai Spray Paint Top Coat by Putra Shining Hi and welcome to Putaro Plastic Modeller! From your reply above, it seems that I can just use the mark softer.. is that right? For some I sprayed gloss black, then gold, then masked and sprayed black again. Safari is cutting the cost of jet fuel for the hike. otakurevolution.com/content/laymans-gunpla-guide-spray-can-tutorial In most cases, this isn't an issue until you start applying multiple coats over intricate details. 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. Enamel paints are more toxic than acrylic paints, but aren’t as bad as lacquer paints. There are a few shops that sell Tamiya and Gundam spraypaints where I live, but they usually cost about $5 a can. June 26, 2014, 10:32 am. Bandai model kits really progressed over the years. I only use spray cans. After I apply decals I will top coat again with the final top-coat. If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it. Thanks Syd, brain.genghiscon.org This means you can cover a larger piece more effectively to the disadvantage of smaller pieces. It’s been hailed as the best invention since sliced bread by its adepts, but also called a time consuming gimmick by naysayers. For him, hand painting can be easily used for fine details, while spray painting is more versatile. Do you paint the polycaps? 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! Thanks again for sharing this information! Keep it up, I look forward to the real grade build. We are sold out of that item but you may be able to find a few for sale on auction sites around the internet. I personally prefer like colours that are pretty similar in shade or tone, overlapped to provide a bit of complexity. A car can be painted fully from top to bottom and even detailed for about $25. Well, actually I wanted the gold a little darker so I sprayed the pieces gloss black, then masked, then sprayed the gold. Daniel Want to chat Gundam or just about anything else. A word of warning though, I take no responsibility of it goes horribly south. JM Aldeguer George Also on point 2, I find it better overall to spray in bursts. Simple WeatheringOil WeatheringHairspray ChippingAdvanced Hairspray ChippingOther Chipping MethodsBattle DamageDry BrushingOther Weathering Tips, PlaPlatingSig Super StripeMini ThrustersOption PartsAction Bases & PosingMisc Tricks & TipsKit PhotographyGundam Line ArtRecommended Sites, LGG Changelog Once the 2K Spray Max aerosol can is activated with the hardener, use within 12 hours. Shinra 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. Hi Syd, thanks for another great and very useful videos of yours. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google, Gunpla TV – Episode 12 – Spray-Can Painting Tutorial. However, if you use acrylics as a base coat, using enamels over top is iffy and using lacquers over top is a no-no. Do you ever use future for top coats? For beginners looking to take theirs to the next level, the easiest way to improve the look of your kit is with panel lining. Wonder in amazement as all the detail. Hey I know this question is a bit late, however I just got into gunpla and found theses tutorials. Is it safe to use with gunpla? We hope this video answers many of the questions we’ve received about painting. When you’re ready to paint, shake the can for at least 3 minutes. Does it matter if I use acrylic or non acrylic spray paints? While just painting and inking your model will put it a good few notches above an out-of-box build, a little weathering will add subtle depth to your kit's appearance, and put it in a class beyond pristinely painted Gunpla. 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