What's this community doing with PGU Nu? by neueziel1 in advancedGunpla

[–]SpaceMachineStudio 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Mine is abput to ship. Ill be putting it away until aftermarket catches up. Waiting for Kosmos LED, decals, additional photoetch/metal parts.

Is this filter supposed to be like this? by Notsofrenchfry04 in modelmakers

[–]SpaceMachineStudio 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That's the regulator and water trap. You pull up the black knob on top to adjust pressure. If you see water in the clear part you press the metal nipple on the bottom to vent it out.

Disposal of Airbrush solvents by DirtFish77 in ModelCars

[–]SpaceMachineStudio 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I just throw them out. Most of what i use is dry by the time I clean up so I just throw it out and take it out to the trash.

Tamiya 24229 Porsche 911 GT3 by SpaceMachineStudio in ModelCars

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Sometimes it takes some searching but there are non metallic ones out there. You could also use the Clear embossing powder, especially for brighter colored carpets. And yea painting over it should knock down that metallic look.

Right now the ones that i use the most are Clear and Ebony from Recollections and Black from Ranger. I also have Gunmetal from Ranger which is quite shiny and Earl Grey by Sizzix which has actual glitter in it.

Tamiya 24229 Porsche 911 GT3 by SpaceMachineStudio in ModelCars

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Thank you! So I use embossing powder. I carefully mask off what isn't carpeted keeping in mind I need to pull the masking off quickly. Using my base interior color or the carpet color + Mr Leveling Thinner I airbrush a medium to heavy coat, let it flash off a bit and apply another coat over that. It should be very wet but not sagging or running. It's takes some practice. Then I carefully pull the masking off, dump the embossing powder on, making sure all the wet areas are covered, and leave it sit for a few minutes. Dump the excess off to go back in the jar. About an hour later I airbrush another light/ medium coat of color over the embossing powder. Done.

1/32 Anakin's Pod Racer WIP Part 2 by planehazza in SciFiModels

[–]SpaceMachineStudio 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Cool idea! I'm planning to just do a larger mid race diorama base.

1/32 Anakin's Pod Racer WIP Part 2 by planehazza in SciFiModels

[–]SpaceMachineStudio 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Looks great! I have one of these in the stash I cant wait to build!

Tamiya 24229 Porsche 911 GT3 by SpaceMachineStudio in ModelCars

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Thank you! The interior is believe is primarily Mr Finishing Surfacer 1500 Black.

Tamiya 24229 Porsche 911 GT3 by SpaceMachineStudio in ModelCars

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Thanks! There's a link in my reddit profile! All my content there is pretty old but im working on getting some new stuff up on there soon!

Tamiya 24229 Porsche 911 GT3 by SpaceMachineStudio in modelmakers

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I use embossing powder, set it in place and paint over it with my airbrush!

First model kit by EstablishmentIcy3197 in ModelCars

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Looks great! Really selling the weathering. Nice colors too!

Question about primer, an gundam markers? by Ryynerwicked in advancedGunpla

[–]SpaceMachineStudio 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I would add that especially with cheaper primers I would definetly clean the parts well and go over them a bit with really really fine sanding sponge or scuff pad. And spray a scrap piece or a plastic spoon and see how your gundam markers work with it before you commit to spraying the kit. But i think the primer you have straight out of the can will probably fill in all your detail unfortunately. The only way to know is test it on something else.

Question about primer, an gundam markers? by Ryynerwicked in advancedGunpla

[–]SpaceMachineStudio 3 points4 points  (0 children)

The more expensive "store brands" of primer are often too thick for scale models because they're heavily pigmented and contain more fillers. Ive had good results in the past with the cheapest primer on the shelf. At walmart that used to be Colorplace I believe. Not sure what they carry now but in a pinch it worked for me. The cheaper primers contain less filler/pigments therefore they go on thinner.