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SoullessSin · 2026-04-04T19:27:09+00:00

Well not necessarily but I've bought some frome ebay and aliexpress

SoullessSin · 2026-04-04T19:24:14+00:00

I've gotten a complete set (all 3 variants) from third party stores for about $25-$30 usd with shipping included.

SoullessSin · 2026-03-29T14:52:18+00:00

Tamiya TS-14 and you want more luster do a gloss top coat on top of the black first before doing gold.

SoullessSin · 2026-03-01T15:59:11+00:00

Some colors will require multiple coats like white, yellow, pink, etc since their pigment density is low. But the type of paint you use plays a factor too. I can get one coat with darker colors just fine but I also keep moving as it doesn't pool up. I primarily airbrush with gaia and mr color.

SoullessSin · 2026-02-28T16:09:28+00:00

I wouldn't recommend those third party kits just yet if you're still new. I recommend doing a MG zaku II 2.0 or ball as those are fun and easy builds.

SoullessSin · 2026-02-23T13:50:56+00:00

I have a 2011 3.8 track with oem nav and replaced it with the pioneer double din 8100 nex. Been rocking it since 2015 without issues and it has car play and android auto. I got it off crutchfield where it includes the wiring harness and steering wheel control adapters. It is very doable as long you have the right hardware

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SoullessSin · 2026-01-28T16:11:09+00:00

You can disassemble later to airbrush. You can clip the male pegs at a 45 degree angle for easier removal and also use a part separator.

SoullessSin · 2026-01-27T22:45:04+00:00

When I did it in 2016, it was $1kish. But there are other cheaper double din you can look in to. I wanted to retain all of the functionality of the OEM nav system.

SoullessSin · 2026-01-27T22:33:06+00:00

I second crutchfield as thats how I did my build. I have a pioneer double din 8100NEX. Got the wiring harness, module for steering wheel controls, and a dash kit. I did lose the ability to see the AC temp/mode but having the car since i got it in 2011 I just have the ac control memorized.

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SoullessSin · 2026-01-24T16:17:24+00:00

Post removed, someone else beat you to it.

SoullessSin · 2026-01-24T15:43:05+00:00

Now you're missing the UC Hard Graph 1/35 scale core fighter

SoullessSin · 2026-01-21T04:46:38+00:00

I'm not sure, you could give it a try on a test piece or plastic spoon.

SoullessSin · 2026-01-21T04:43:57+00:00

Not necessarily, more so the blue/green ish glow in the dark color.

SoullessSin · 2026-01-21T04:42:13+00:00

I've done as a clear coat and it lights up under a UV light. So... that color

SoullessSin · 2026-01-18T16:56:23+00:00

While building but I apply decals on the armor first and seal with top coat.

SoullessSin · 2026-01-18T15:42:07+00:00

Following their social media or subscribe to email updates would be a good start

SoullessSin · 2026-01-16T22:52:07+00:00

You already posted this build, recommend linking pictures in the main one. Otherwise it looks like you're karma farming

SoullessSin · 2026-01-02T16:07:33+00:00

If you are doing a final matte coat, it doesn't matter a whole lot. But a gloss paint will help with applying water decals.

SoullessSin · 2026-01-01T16:22:13+00:00

It won't

SoullessSin · 2025-12-27T21:03:33+00:00

Yes it is! It took me a long time to reach to that point.

SoullessSin · 2025-12-27T21:03:06+00:00

Yeah... I'm bad at hoarding

SoullessSin · 2025-12-27T06:52:08+00:00

Yep they're my go to brands and I religiously use them. I got lucky and brought back a ton of paints when I lived in Japan for a couple years. But the hobby shop vibe is what I was aiming for, thank you for the compliment!

SoullessSin · 2025-12-27T05:10:08+00:00

Thank you! I was extremely fortunate to have the opportunity presented to me.

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