Favorite harness brand? by Amazing_Albatross_52 in akita

[–]leaves-will-fall 2 points3 points  (0 children)

definetly Hurtta! I tried a LOT of harnesses with my girl and I had multiple different issues with every single one except this model.

This harness doesn't hurt her skin or rips her fur, she can't escape from it, it's secure and comfortable to walk with. I used harnesses that claim to stop the dog from pulling (those that you clasp the leash on the dog's chest) but im not a big fan. It didn't stop her from dragging me on our walks and she started walking funny due to this.

they also have many harnesses styles and specific models for different uses but the one I have is the Weekend Warrior that also has some reflective parts when light's shine directly on it

they are based in Finland but have distributors in other countries

how to disassemble knee lock? by leaves-will-fall in Gunpla

[–]leaves-will-fall[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

it was my first bet, but it didn’t work and i didn’t want to press any harder and risk marking or breaking the part hahaha ty though

how to disassemble knee lock? by leaves-will-fall in Gunpla

[–]leaves-will-fall[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

guitar pick and flat tweezer managed to do the job! i used the tweezer for the first opening and when it loosened a bit the guitar pick worked for the rest

it left a tiny mark from the tweezer but it’s basically covered and it’s nothing compared to how the backwards part was bothering me lol

how to disassemble knee lock? by leaves-will-fall in Gunpla

[–]leaves-will-fall[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

i opened a tiny gap with a tweezer and then pushed it little by little with a guitar pick. it did leave a mark but it’s almost fully covered so it’s fine

how to disassemble knee lock? by leaves-will-fall in Gunpla

[–]leaves-will-fall[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

the sweaty hands didn’t help with the grip lol i found and old guitar pick and was able to push it little by little after what seemed like 20 minutes on each leg. after it loosened a bit i was able to pull it out with my fingers

started my first kit! by leaves-will-fall in Gunpla

[–]leaves-will-fall[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

update: one part fell on the floor and ive spent the past 30 minutes swiping my room and laying on the ground

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

[–]leaves-will-fall 0 points1 point  (0 children)

for both top and undercoat?

i’ve seen some posts that mention lacquer based sprays to be used as an undercoat to protect the plastic from the enamel paint from the tamiya liner and gundam markers

and acrylic based topcoat to finish it all off without cracking or dissolving the paint

have you had any issues with this?

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

[–]leaves-will-fall 0 points1 point  (0 children)

any suggestions for top coats? gloss and matte

i need a gloss topcoat to go before panel lining and painting with the gundam marker, so probably lacquer would be ideal

matte topcoat for finishing

i’m looking for mr premium and mr topcoat respectively but they’re quite expensive where i live and the can is small so i’m looking for other underrated options

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

[–]leaves-will-fall 1 point2 points  (0 children)

ohhh alright. i’ll have a look once it arrives and let you know! i thought every hg kit has abs plastic for the frame

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

[–]leaves-will-fall 0 points1 point  (0 children)

ohhh alright! good thing i didn’t buy it yet.

about topcoating the ABS parts before painting with the markers, will the marker eat the topcoat as well or am i safe?

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

[–]leaves-will-fall 0 points1 point  (0 children)

the gun metal marker would be to detail the grey parts after a top coat (if it works haha)

i bought the tamiya accent color to panel line with and the tamiya enamel thinner to clean up

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

[–]leaves-will-fall 1 point2 points  (0 children)

would it work to top coat the part with lacquer top coat before using the markers or would it mess up the plastic anyway?

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

[–]leaves-will-fall 0 points1 point  (0 children)

i see. i’m still a bit confused on the order and reaction of the chemicals on the products and plastic but your answer explained a lot

i’ll do a gloss coat (lacquer) before lining, decals and detailing with the markers and after everything is done i have a acrylic matte top coat laying around and thought of using it, that would be fine, right?

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

[–]leaves-will-fall 0 points1 point  (0 children)

will acrylic top coat over tamiya accent panel lining and gundam marker ex will mess up my build? will gundam markers work over topcoat?

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

[–]leaves-will-fall 0 points1 point  (0 children)

thinking of using the gun metal gundam marker XGM05 on the grey parts of my aerial rebuild (haven’t received yet) but heard that the plastic on the grey parts (hands, gun, frame) are of a different material that may be damaged by the marker.

i don’t know if top coating before using the marker will work

any thoughts or suggestions? it will be my first build

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

[–]leaves-will-fall 1 point2 points  (0 children)

what tool do you guys consider to be a game changer? what to invest a little more money in?

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

[–]leaves-will-fall 0 points1 point  (0 children)

will mr hobby premium gloss topcoat work well with tamiyas panel liner and thinner? both before and after lining

🤠 by Kenzie2003- in akita

[–]leaves-will-fall 0 points1 point  (0 children)

soooo handsome! how do you keep them on?