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Post by mannyD on Sept 15, 2006 5:34:01 GMT -5
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Post by no3ljm on Sept 15, 2006 21:36:58 GMT -5
hey bro. you found the No Paint Method post from DannyChoo. i've been doing that on my current WIP HGUC Zeta. and i gotta tell you, it's really is time consuming. esp the sanding part. but when you erase the seam lines just by sanding... it felt nice. ;D i'm just doing this sanding part on the exposed seam lines. the rest just cover it with panel lines. this feature does help a lot to people who don't like to paint. and for newbies kit builder too. i for one. but i also paint some parts. hehehe. hope you can finish your PG Zeta with this feature. good luck bro!
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Post by mannyD on Sept 16, 2006 9:52:24 GMT -5
hi noel. this method will simplify gundam modelling ...it's really is time consuming. esp the sanding part... i suggest you start with an 800 grit sandpaper, for fast results. then with 1200 grit to smoothen it up. lastly with 1200-plus grit for final sanding. hey this is a handy tip... sometimes a flat or semi flat topcoat will produce haze on the plastic on cold or humid days (i hate it when it does this). the page above suggested to put the spray can first in a bowl of warm water before spraying. to warm up the matting agent in the top coat. thus preventing haze on the sprayed plastic. cool tip!!!
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Post by no3ljm on Sept 16, 2006 22:23:20 GMT -5
to add another tip. it's better to spray paint under the sun. when the sun is up high. be sure to distance yourself from the kit, so you're sweat will not fall on your precious gundam kits. hehehe. ;D also, be sure you leave the warm water basin beside you, so you can put the spraycan after you finish 'in-between' spraypainting. and regarding the sandpaper grits. i just use one, bro. 1200 grit. you know me, i hate sanding. that's why i just sand just the area that needed sanding. but to be honest, this technique is GREAT! ;D
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Post by mannyD on Sept 21, 2006 23:03:04 GMT -5
found new scans on this method... nice dry brushing on the edges. this and the matte finish brings out the details on this mech.
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Post by trademark310 on Sept 22, 2006 21:52:32 GMT -5
Hmm...sounds like a fair trade-off, like it would be just as time consuming to fine sand it as it would to prep and paint. I like going with custom colors, so this technique isn't for me...
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Post by mannyD on Sept 23, 2006 6:46:06 GMT -5
probably it is a little bit easier. painting has many steps- priming, base painting, masking, detail painting, correcting oversprays and mistakes in painting and yeah, it wud not apply if you like to do custom colors. but in my case, if ever i'll collect gundam kits again, i wud probably do a combination of no paint and some detail painting.
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Post by no3ljm on Sept 23, 2006 12:55:53 GMT -5
nice Zudah. hmmm... so you appreciate 'matte-finish' now eh. thought you love metallic gundams more. ;D hehehe. j/k hey, that's also me. the "no-paint plus detail painting combo". hahaha! ;D
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Post by mannyD on Sept 24, 2006 6:43:32 GMT -5
i think this is easier noel, if i am going to collect gundam kits again. and i still dig gundams with metallic finish
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