good job for both huhtis and gevurah ^_^

That technique is called dry brushing, and quite literally thats what it means.
It can be used with anything from paints to pastel chalk -as I'm showing here-

You basically require 4 things, the chalk, a stiff short bristled brush, and something to scrape the chalk. (fig.1)

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y86...s/IMG_7406.jpg
fig.1

You then scrape the chalk onto something -I used a piece of paper- (fig.2)

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y86...s/IMG_7408.jpg
fig.2

Then, depending on how heavy you want to weather something,
coat your brush with the appropriate amount. (fig.3)

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y86...s/IMG_7409.jpg
fig.3

Final you brush it on, again depending on how heavy you want to weather it,
pressing hard for more transfer, or lightly for light highlighting.(fig.4)

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y86...s/IMG_7412.jpg
fig.4


Here are some examples of dry brushing. (I know its not exactly Gunpla, but my gundam models are incomplete at this moment..)

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y86...s/IMG_7400.jpg

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y86...s/IMG_7401.jpg

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y86...s/IMG_7402.jpg

O_O;;

Man..was I way off...:heh:

Thanks for the secret, Huhtis and viper, for your picture-by-picture tutorial. Now I can use the effects on my completed ZAKU Phantom.

I have a question. Does anybody know if a HG or higher 1/100 GOUF gunpla model(the Destiny version) exist?

But because of all the shifting armor and lines, there are "empty spots" all over the place, and the extreme level of detail due to the lines gives it too much detail, imo.

I tried using the special Gundam marker designed to bold the lines on models to bold the lines on my 1/100 HG Gundam X model, and the result was horrible ue to all the lines, it made it look ugly. That's what the PG Strike is like to me. :uhoh:

WIP
still working on it though haven't had time for last several days to pick up :(

http://img135.imageshack.us/img135/6088/dscn01042aw.jpg

looking good dj :)

great mini tutortial there viper, glad to see the forums with so much stuff happening XD

oh ya, stores in toronto now have amatu/legend 1/100 and zudah 1/144 for anyone that lives there

I don't know why, but even a Black Dagger with a Black Aile Pack looks tempting.. :D

http://www.hlj.com/product/BAN945379

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v6...s/Image052.jpg

this is red frame .. one of my collection :D

And then think of all the other MS that didn't even get HG that were alot more important...

What sort of paint did u use for the gold and grey bits for the sword and sheath?

Limited Edition Gunplas
As usual, Bandai will be selling various Limited Edition Gunplas at couple events this summer.

Chara Hobby 2006 - Aug 19th-20th
1/100 Gundam Astray Blue Frame Second L Extra Finish version - 6000 yen
MG Gyan Extra Finish version - 7000 yen
PG Aile Strike Gundam Clear Pearl Shift version- 40000 yen

Gunpla Expo - Aug 23rd-30th Link
HGUC Gundam Gloss Injection version - 1000 yen
HGUC Zeta Gundam Gloss Injection version - 1600 yen
HGUC Char Custom Zaku II Clear Color version - 1000 yen
HG Destiny Gundam Clear Color version - 1600 yen
MG Gundam O.Y.W. Extra Finish version - 6500 yen
MG Freedom Gundam Clear Color version - 3800 yen
PG Char Custom Zaku II Full Color Metallic version - 25000 yen
PG Gundam + Weapons TV Color version 14000 yen


Credits to 'Gunota Headlines'

I am pretty new to gundam modelling (I've tons quite a few 1/144 scale GW models without painting or sanding *shudders* and I am looking to start doing some gundam models seriously.

First off, my first two Master Grade models are going to be two of my more favorite gundams: The RX-79 [G] Gundam and the Ball Ver. Ka. and I have a few questions:

1. Are these good models? (Stable, few seam lines, etc.)
2. How do you use gundam weathering paint markers and or tamiya weathering pastels or whatever they are called? I would love to exaggerate weathering on my RX-79 using artist oil and the above items, but strongly need a tutorial.
3. I have heard of a technique where you don't paint your model but just sand it down using like 800 or 1000 grit sandpaper and using gundam weathering markers, can anyone give me a tutorial or an example of how they would look?
4. Since I don't have an airbrush, hwo should I paint the models?

Also, are gundam Fix Figuration Figures detailed and worth the price?

After I purchase and finish my first MG I will definetly post some pics.

Well Shiro i am no expert myself however, to check out if the RX-79[G] and ball ver ka, you should have a look at dalong.net, and look at all the oob models he has built, he take pictures of the sprues and scans the manuals, so you can see where the seam lines will be in advance.

From what most people have said, if the models you buy aren't stable, just put some lead weights or something into the feet of the gundam(if it has feet) and it should be stable.

And if you don't have an airbrush you can paint models in a few different ways. You could buy tamiya spaypaints and just use that. Use gundam markers, but from what i have read it suxs. Lastly is the good ol paintbrush and paints of your choice.

Cheers,
Zom

RX-79[G] is very stable unless you put something heavy into its frezzer - I mean backpack. :p

Ball comes with its own stand

Thanks for the help!

EDIT: Also, on Dalong.net does he do anything to his models besides panel lines and slight detailing? I ask this because I would like to know what the modled colors are, as they provide a good color guide for painting.

those were assembled out of box with panel lining (and minimal spot painting) but no major painting nor any detailing up

What's this Freedom clear color version? Any pics?

hey guys check out this scratch built of HG 1/100 infinite justice gundam into a MG!!!!!!!!

http://f7.aaa.livedoor.jp/~mesarion/.../jusm/jusm.htm

Wow the detail on that is amazing it looks like it could come to life at any moment. I want one :heh: .

Seen that through links provided by someone else. Any idea which SEED MG kit it uses as the base? MG Freedom?