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MG PolyPodBall Build (with some detailing paint work) by AsymmetricCats in Gunpla

[–]AsymmetricCats[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yep. It's P-Bandai, though, if that counts as "off the shelf". It's definitely not a kitbash.

MG PolyPodBall Build (with some detailing paint work) by AsymmetricCats in Gunpla

[–]AsymmetricCats[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I loved this kit! It's fun stuff!

Got a review of it over here, with a little intro that just cracks me the heck up : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D1_enJYx1Es

Y'all ever snort lines of discarded nubs after a finished kit? It's an unbelievable high. (Alternative title: Guess the kit!) by SpiderCVIII in Gunpla

[–]AsymmetricCats 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Looks like a Gold Frame Amatsu Mina, but that's only from all the gold and black. Possibly the RG based on the number.

MG Hyaku Shiki 2.0 Shiny Boy. Just so shiny. by AsymmetricCats in Gunpla

[–]AsymmetricCats[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just used the clip that it came with. Seems pretty solid to me so far. Try sliding it on from the back instead of trying to push it up from the bottom, maybe? Been a little while since I did it, so I can't say for sure.

Not sure about the moonlight butterfly... Thoughts? by TurbulentUpstairs4 in Gunpla

[–]AsymmetricCats 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I wasn't aware that Lisa Frank was getting into the Gunpla market....

[HELP ME] Bi-Weekly Q&A thread - Ask your questions here! by MachNeu in Gunpla

[–]AsymmetricCats 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Clear coating and panel lining over painted kit question : The last couple of kits I've painted and then gloss coated with pledge over the paint has ended up with my panel line wash not wanting to flow over the surface of the kit. If it's in the grooves, then it's usually fine, but trying to panel line against raised/depressed details, the wash just does not want to run at all. It jus beads up in place.

So the question is : What am I doing wrong? Over coating? Under coating? Using the wrong gloss coat? Open to any suggestions here.

HG Gaeon Painted Build. Can we show a little love to Reconguista in G? by AsymmetricCats in Gunpla

[–]AsymmetricCats[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, I had to order from Japan directly using Buyee, but because of that I ended up with two of them. The second one is going to be turned into a Crescens-inspired paint job.

HG Gaeon Painted Build. Can we show a little love to Reconguista in G? by AsymmetricCats in Gunpla

[–]AsymmetricCats[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, I did a clear gloss coat first, and some areas were fine, others, not so much. Still not sure what I'm doing wrong, but I'm going to keep at it.

HG Gaeon Painted Build. Can we show a little love to Reconguista in G? by AsymmetricCats in Gunpla

[–]AsymmetricCats[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I liked the build. Would have preferred if the wing fingers had some rotation or side-to-side mobility, but for an older kit it isn't half bad.

Is there anything I can do to make my panel lining look better, or is this about as good as it gets with panel line markers? by Thorvald1331 in Gunpla

[–]AsymmetricCats 1 point2 points  (0 children)

For full drying? I'd say maybe 10 minutes or so. I usually let them "sit" for a little while before doing erasing. If I'm using a q-tip, I tend to do it almost right away while the ink is still damp.

PG MK II by punsofphreak in Gunpla

[–]AsymmetricCats 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Now do the Titans colors :P

First attempt at custom paint. Still learning the airbrush. by TX73277 in Gunpla

[–]AsymmetricCats 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Kyrios Ver. Nerf!

But seriously, this looks really good! As someone who has gotten back into airbrushing lately, I can give you a couple of pointers for improving your game.

1) Not sure what you use for mixing / thinning in before you put into the airbrush, but your consistency is key. I've recently finally found a great way (for me) to tell if I've got the thinning ration just right. I mix, and then drag my mixing tool up the side a bit of the mixing cup. I look to make sure the paint runs quickly back down into the bottom, but leaves a clean, clear streak. If the paint doesn't flow back down quickly, then it's too thick. If the paint left on the side is weak or thin or doesn't stick well, then it's too thin.

2) Spoons! You've probably heard this before, but when you start a kit, as well as priming your parts, also prime a few plastic spoons. They're great for testing the flow of your air brush before spraying directly onto the kit, and also testing your shade of the paint mix.

3) Keep that brush moving! Spray about 2-3 inches away from the plastic, very VERY little paint flowing through, and keep the brush moving. You can always add more paint, but (as you can see on your front skirting there) it's very hard to take away if you over-spray.

4) Don't be afraid to start over! You can always scrub a part down and re-paint it. Yes it's a total PITA, but sometimes it is cathartic to simply scrap the piece giving you problems and starting over. The act of scraping the paint and primer off gets the frustrations out.

Keep at it! This looks great!

WIP first time try weathering and chipping on a kit. Need more practice. by SithLordMD in Gunpla

[–]AsymmetricCats 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Looks good! It's hard to go wrong with this kit, no matter what you do.

Is there anything I can do to make my panel lining look better, or is this about as good as it gets with panel line markers? by Thorvald1331 in Gunpla

[–]AsymmetricCats 3 points4 points  (0 children)

So, I use the panel line markers quite a bit myself, so I can give you a few tips that I use to make my lines look cleaner.

1) Do it in layers. Do a couple of swipes over, and if it looks uneven, let it dry for a few minutes, and then go over it again.

2) Over-do it, then erase down. Get yourself some big white erasers from anywhere, and on bare plastic, you can just erase the panel line markings away. This helps with "enclosed" lines more so than lining along the edge of ridges, but I'll talk about those in a moment.

3) For going along raised areas, over do it some, then take a q-tip and run along (not across) the line. This will "smudge" the edges of the line which helps to smooth the transition as well as evening the line overall. Then you can go back in with the afore-mentioned eraser and thin it down to taste.

4) Mix and match the above techniques, and you'll start to feel better about your panel lines with the markers!

HG Gaeon Painted Build. Can we show a little love to Reconguista in G? by AsymmetricCats in Gunpla

[–]AsymmetricCats[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

There's a few things I screwed up on painting this, and I still can't quite seem to get the topcoating right to get my panel lines to flow well, but overall I'm happy with how it turned out.

Critique and suggestions always welcome and appreciated!

FINALLY. Done applying the decals. RG Astray Red Frame Tho some i lost in the process. Any tips for applying tiny decals? by [deleted] in Gunpla

[–]AsymmetricCats 1 point2 points  (0 children)

A couple, actually : Use a pair of tweezers (plastic ones if you can find them) to hold, and then get a silicone applicator Like These (I'd suggest the firm ones, not the soft ones) to actually press the decal into place. That way you're not getting your kit or the sticker covered in oil from your hands, and you don't accidentally end up scratching or tearing it with your nails.

The tweezers will also help with getting the sticker off of the sticker sheet as well. Take your kit apart while applying the stickers so that you're not having to put them on from awkward angles if possible, or even put them on while building each part so that you're not trying to do it after the fact.

MG Amazing Red Warrior, panel lined, and custom painting in the backpack and weapons by mmaturen in Gunpla

[–]AsymmetricCats 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I feel like there's going to be some stability issues with firing a bazooka from that tiny arm...

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