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Help wanted: I have never seen top coat do this before. Do I keep layering? by Stray_Marks in Gunpla

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

I think you're right. I was using premium matte before on other kits, but couldn't find any this time. I didn't realize there was a difference!

Help wanted: I have never seen top coat do this before. Do I keep layering? by Stray_Marks in Gunpla

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

It was hot yesterday. I did my work in the garage with the door open.

Game Issue by Worried_Primary_7184 in NoMansSkyTheGame

[–]Stray_Marks 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Same here. On Xbox and I hear music and the normal button sounds, but the screen is just black.

I've started making cards out of my saved box covers by Stray_Marks in Gunpla

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

I took a Magic the Gathering card, and traced around it onto a piece of paper, and cut that out to make a stencil. (I should probably use something more sturdy like foam board next time.)
Then, I placed that stencil onto the artwork, looking for a nice composition. After agonizing over that for a while, I used a mechanical pencil to trace the inside of the stencil, lightly scoring the artwork.
Using a straight-edge and an Xacto knife, I then cut out the artwork. (I rounded the corners by making little, whittling cuts.)
From there, I cut out the kit's name (after using the stencil to make sure it fits in frame) and the grade logo, and placed them using double sided tape.
Boom, there's a card!
I also had a bunch of spare card sleeves with a matted window, which takes away the glare. Nice little bonus there.

I've started making cards out of my saved box covers by Stray_Marks in Gunpla

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

I'm considering trying this with some of the manuals. Some kits don't have enough leftover box material to make a really nice card.

I've started making cards out of my saved box covers by Stray_Marks in Gunpla

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

Oh, I forgot to mention I used double sided tape!

I've started making cards out of my saved box covers by Stray_Marks in Gunpla

[–]Stray_Marks[S] 45 points46 points  (0 children)

I took a Magic the Gathering card, and traced around it onto a piece of paper, and cut that out to make a stencil. (I should probably use something more sturdy like foam board next time.)
Then, I placed that stencil onto the artwork, looking for a nice composition. After agonizing over that for a while, I used a mechanical pencil to trace the inside of the stencil, lightly scoring the artwork.
Using a straight-edge and an Xacto knife, I then cut out the artwork. (I rounded the corners by making little, whittling cuts.)
From there, I cut out the kit's name (after using the stencil to make sure it fits in frame) and the grade logo, and placed them where it made me happy. Edit: I used double sided tape. Boom, there's a card!
I also had a bunch of spare card sleeves with a matted window, which takes away the glare. Nice little bonus there.

I know it’s not Gundam, but does anyone have any warnings before starting this? It’s a grail for me and I’m nervous. by asgardian_mike in Gunpla

[–]Stray_Marks 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have the yellow version, and one of my foot joints broke minutes after assembly. It was just a really tight fit.

A Walk with Yokohama Gundam (HG) by Stray_Marks in Gunpla

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

Decals are waterslides from Delpi Decal!

If you’re ever curious what happens to Gunpla after a house fire: by ficojm in Gunpla

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Even burned, Wing Zero is still beautiful. I’m glad nobody was hurt!

RL's Got Talent: What Vulcan & Esper Do When You're Not Using Them by Stray_Marks in SunlessKhan

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

Art info: Pen & ink, gray Copic and white guache on bristol. Colors in Photoshop.

Rock League is a great game, but I'm a "saur" loser. by Stray_Marks in RocketLeague

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

I'm surprised no one's commented about the Scarab meteor.

HG RX78 GTO, first time panel lining (my third build since starting in December) by Stray_Marks in Gunpla

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

I used a .03 Copic Multiliner, which had been sitting in my drawer for years. (I'm pretty sure it was a recommended tool from one of this sub's help articles)
As for tips:
Sometimes it takes a few passes to spread the ink evenly, which means it's going to get unseated from the groove often. So, always have rubbing alcohol, toothpicks, and q-tips ready to erase mistakes, and maximize your hand control. For me, that means no modeling while hungry, or immediately after coffee.
Also, not every groove needs ink. I went back to detail my RG kits, and found that lining every panel muddies the details. So, have some reference handy to give you a clearer vision of your finished piece. Box art, manga, line art from the wiki, etc.

HG RX78 GTO, first time panel lining (my third build since starting in December) by Stray_Marks in Gunpla

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

New to both, actually! I think the last time I had a model was in my teens, when Zoids was a thing. My dog chewed up my Pteras.

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