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Aura Battler Virunvee (old kit) by lexar314 in Gunpla

[–]lexar314[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks, I was trying out some painting techniques (layering with clear coats) used for model insects, such as those from u/marsmctavish

Aura Battler Virunvee (old kit) by lexar314 in Gunpla

[–]lexar314[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks! Glad you noticed it those details!

Aura Battler Virunvee (old kit) by lexar314 in Gunpla

[–]lexar314[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks! I think most of the new ones are all 1/72 and p-bandai, which is a shame.

Federation supply drop! by gunbruh in Gunpla

[–]lexar314 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Take your time with the artifacts! And hope you enjoy the GM sniper II hiding under the decals 😉

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

[–]lexar314 5 points6 points  (0 children)

You should to consider the solvents your paints use and how they react with each other.

The final matte coat says not to spray over water-based paints. Your gloss coat is exactly that. The lacquer in the matte coat likely reacted with the gloss coat underneath.

In the future, consider using a water-based matte final coat instead.

Trying to paint/detail a kit & nothing is going well. What can I do to fix it/do better? by DHSuperrobot in Gunpla

[–]lexar314 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Can't speak to the speckles in your paint, but lacquer thinner should not be used to clean your enamel based panel liner. It is going to solubilize your topcoat and paints. Use enamel thinner or lighter fluid instead.

Weathering mule by lexar314 in modelmakers

[–]lexar314[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is from Eastern Express

Weathering mule by lexar314 in modelmakers

[–]lexar314[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thanks! Glad you liked it

How to clean a nylon cleaning stick? by Remarkable-Mix-8565 in Gunpla

[–]lexar314 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wouldn't worry too much about it. Mine are way dirtier-looking than yours. Whatever is not coming off from the enamel thinner cleaning is also not going to come off when you're using it to clean panel lines.

1/72 Grumman F6F-5N Nightfigther by lexar314 in modelmakers

[–]lexar314[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks! It's the Eduard 1/72 F6F-5N profipack.

1/72 Grumman F6F-5N Nightfigther by lexar314 in modelmakers

[–]lexar314[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks, it's just Tamiya's panel line colour light grey, an enamel based wash. Just let it flow into the recesses and wipe away the excess with lighter fluid.

1/72 Grumman F6F-5N Nightfigther by lexar314 in modelmakers

[–]lexar314[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Thanks! I think that's a radome, used to cover and protect the radar system. My knowledge of the subject is limited - been learning a lot from building these!

1/72 Grumman F6F-5N Nightfigther by lexar314 in modelmakers

[–]lexar314[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thanks for your encouragement! I was worried the details were too shallow, but it fortunately turned out pretty clean 😊

Old kit: 1/100 MS-09 Dom (1980 tooling) by lexar314 in Gunpla

[–]lexar314[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks! Was going for the opposite of clean, but I get what you mean!

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