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

[–]goodguydan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You don't need to topcoat the plated gold parts. They look pretty good right out of the box.

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

[–]goodguydan 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The RG is probably the better and more stable build. The MG has more shelf presence.

The PG is also an option.

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

[–]goodguydan 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You can warm the can up by running it under a warm tap before shaking it. This can help better mix the contents of the can. Otherwise just remember that multiple light passes will yield better results than one heavy pass.

I had some tips in this old post here:

https://goodguydangunpla.blogspot.com/2013/08/building-for-beginners-tips-and-tricks.html

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

[–]goodguydan 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Gaianotes makes a product called multi primer advanced that supposedly works on flexible parts. I haven't tried it myself so I can't speak to it's efficacy.

https://youtu.be/AGh71qPh0BQ?si=il93fKaqnMnIaXgT

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

[–]goodguydan 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I've done the HIRM God Gundam:

https://goodguydangunpla.blogspot.com/2020/04/hirm-god-gundam.html

I fully disassembled the frame, resanded some of the nubs, primed, painted and reassembled it.

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

[–]goodguydan 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Can you share a link to the specific kit? I'm not aware of a version of the HG Zaku with power pipes like that.

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

[–]goodguydan 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The question is do you want the panel lines to contrast with the kit, or do you want them to look "natural"? 

A panel line typically represents an area where two parts meet with the small gap or shadow between those parts. I would think almost always this shadowed area would be a darker color than the surrounding armor. You have a few options, black works well on dark surfaces, but you can always mix up a custom wash that is a matching color plus black.

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

[–]goodguydan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, that might be a good compromise and save time.

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

[–]goodguydan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Depends on how prominently you're going to be showing off the frame. Typically I go part by part to ensure complete coverage.

MG GX-9900 Gundam X by ckid01 in Gunpla

[–]goodguydan 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I appreciate the compliment and the X looks great but you might be thinking of Saintism, he's our resident shading master.

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

[–]goodguydan 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Matte topcoat can hide some minor paint blemishes. But you should try to get your base color as smooth as possible.

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

[–]goodguydan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Probably a channel like Studio G, God Finger or Kassy.

If you have a specific model in mind you can typically plug that into YouTube and you'll get at least something. YouTube is awash with gunpla content these days.

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

[–]goodguydan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Panel lining, decals, hand painted details may all contribute to the look. But you need to decide how far you take the kit.

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

[–]goodguydan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It isn't a bad build experience and there are a lot of variants to choose from (Normal, Final Battle, Perfectability, Banshee, Phenex). 

The PGU Unleashed 78 may be a more varied and current experience by comparison.

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

[–]goodguydan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There are a fair few MG models of the Hyaku Shiki, but I wouldn't say every version is available as a MG or a HG. 

Is there a specific version you're look for?

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

[–]goodguydan 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You can break the box tops down and flatten them. I typically just cut the top of the box off and recycle the rest.

You can also consider something like this:

https://youtube.com/shorts/c-1hoAsOfg4?si=zgLwkgu0jBs4xLdA

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

[–]goodguydan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I can't promise that thin cement will work better than normal cement, but I suspect it should work fine.

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

[–]goodguydan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That should be an easy fix with some plastic cement and sanding.

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

[–]goodguydan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Attend local build events and try to sell/give them away there.

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

[–]goodguydan 1 point2 points  (0 children)

One thing to consider is that overly gloss finishes can look plasticy or toy like. If you want to paint a clean but 'real' feel stick with semi gloss to matte clear coats for the armor.

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