AnimeSuki Forum - Gundam Models Discussion Thread

using a clear or gloss topcoat will make ur kits more shinier as opposed to a flat or matt finish. it's kinda hard to achieve what you are describing as i'm not really proficient with painting myself. if you want a metallic finish you can buy either metallic gold or silver spraypaint from Tamiya. you'll need an undercoat of Black paint first before applying either of the above paints so that the finish is smooth

also if u use an metallic paint, u cant use any topcoat as it will ruin the finish.
hope this helps!!!:)

thanks, that helps alot. i always wondered how they make it metallic. ive started my hg144 00 gundam, the chest and gn drives are done. once i get some pics of the GN sword 2 and the apporiate transparent blue paint.

darkstrife

2009-10-04 23:29

No Worries X207, glad to help :D

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Originally Posted by Critias (Post 2683023)

Hey how come black paint for an undercoat for silver/metallic paints? I've never used those paints before, but always wanted to try it. Since I usually use white/gray primer before I paint, would there be much difference if I used black?

Tamiya actually recommends spraying Black as an undercoat themselves, i believe the reason is so that the metallic silver (or gold) has a consistent finish on the painted piece. if no undercoat is used, the finish may look darker or lighter in some areas compared to the rest.

as with using primers, i havent used them before so i couldnt tell u if they would make any difference, i painted my MG Hi-nu a few months ago using metallic silver, if u look at the silver spots, u can see that the paint is consistent and even as i applied a black spray beforehand

http://img32.imageshack.us/img32/3685/dsc00286a.th.jpg

Nightwing(T_T)

2009-10-05 02:42

wow :twitch:

http://i36.tinypic.com/72fwgz.jpg

http://i38.tinypic.com/1zg6d7b.jpg

http://i38.tinypic.com/24oavr4.jpg

frankly speaking it looks great. now if somehow I could do something about the shipping fee and get the price cut ..... :upset:

SonicSP

2009-10-05 02:46

Spoiler for PG 00:

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Originally Posted by LoweGear (Post 2682758)

Guess the grade?

Spoiler for PG 00:

Yep, PG 00 Raiser preview :eek::eek::eek:

Images from Ngeekhiong

Are those real GN Particles!!!????I never knew they exist.Wow,I guess we're paying for that huh?

:(............................that 00 is beautiful.But such luxuries can only be afforded by Kings and Queens.At least Emperor/Empresses get discounts.

I think my HG 00 just became One Year Old recently.I better buy him a cake,because I'm not getting the PG anytime soon.

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Originally Posted by kakakka (Post 2683225)

Spoiler for HG 1/144 Masurao:

So it looks like this? Looks like a 'pass', phew. :heh:

I knew Bandai would take advantage of this.I'm looking forward to the manual more than the kit for any 2 Drive mention.

I always liked the color scheme more than the Susanowo,so maybe I'll give it a shot.

Question:Alright,the 00 Gundam's GN Sword II equipment has a blue crystal sensor on it right?

Well,anybody got any suggestions on what color should be used for the Trans-Am version?because there's no color guide and I have no ideas on this.

Rising Dragon

2009-10-05 03:00

Err, those GN-Particles were likely added to the picture via photoshop, Sonic.

SonicSP

2009-10-05 03:35

By the way,is that the GN-Sword III being attached to 0 Raiser?

Huh,reminds me a bit of XN Raiser......

I know its early,but I haven't seen any good poses from this PG yet,which makes me worried a bit considering how........unfortunate the 1/100 was.A shame,considering the HG was pretty great.I hope it wont dissapoint.

Still,I will be enjoying the pictures of these,that is for sure.

Rising Dragon

2009-10-05 03:42

Looks like its attached there. I like the idea of how the 0-Raiser has equippable weapon pods... those could really up the combat capability of the 00 Raiser.

bio9205

2009-10-05 03:43

I'm going to Japan this year. Definitely picking up a couple of PG 00 with the exclusive parts. :)

SonicSP

2009-10-05 03:46

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Originally Posted by bio9205 (Post 2684411)

I'm going to Japan this year. Definitely picking up a couple of PG 00 with the exclusive parts. :)

Wow.........a couple?That's really alot.

Good luck building them.PGs are really hard and stressful,I'm just getting annoyed by HGs these days,now that my schedule is tighter.

WaytoDawn

2009-10-05 04:30

Well, its been quite some time since i've bought my first airbrush and compressor and i've finally got the time to test it out. I had an Exia lying around so might as well tried experimenting on that. This is indeed the first kit i've tried fixing the seam lines, sand, primer, paint and so on. It was a real enjoyable experience for me and i've managed to learn a few things *not to mention some heartbreaking mistakes like paint chipping, fingerprints on paint, etc...*Well, here are the pics!

http://img96.imageshack.us/img96/392...2009406.th.jpg
http://img96.imageshack.us/img96/178...2009398.th.jpg
http://img203.imageshack.us/img203/2...2009400.th.jpg
Album link- http://img96.imageshack.us/gal.php?g=05102009406.jpg

Well, thats it! Comments and advice of improvements appreciated!

GrahamAker

2009-10-05 04:35

is it hg 1/144 exia or 1/100?

Calvin329

2009-10-05 04:42

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Originally Posted by Nightwing(T_T) (Post 2684334)

http://i36.tinypic.com/72fwgz.jpg

That. Is. Amazing. O_O

Awesome art.

I wonder what the box art would be like. XD

helois

2009-10-05 04:57

damn Bandai!!!!! the 00 raiser could be my first PG...

pumpkins

2009-10-05 05:25

maybe they'll include those clear plastic pieces with green dots like in the nu gundam =X

LoweGear

2009-10-05 05:36

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Originally Posted by Nightwing(T_T) (Post 2684334)

Nice, though keep in mind that these are CGI images and not the actual physical models. Though I like how the GN Sword III attaches to the O Raiser.

duotiga

2009-10-05 06:56

PG 00 Raiser is too cool

MakubeX2

2009-10-05 08:30

The official development blog :-

http://bandai-hobby.net/hobbyblog/pg_00raiser/

Love how they commented how the kit is to the PG Red Frame :-

> アストレイに負けず劣らずの重量級の本商品。

So it will only be a slight improvement, huh ?

LightningZERO

2009-10-05 08:59

Man, PG 00 Raiser is all kind of awesomeness.

I can't afford the price. Too bad

MakubeX2

2009-10-05 09:02

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Originally Posted by LightningZERO (Post 2684734)

Man, PG 00 Raiser is all kind of awesomeness.

I can't afford the price. Too bad

Look on the bright side, the developers said "it will be as good as the Astray" and look at how the PG Astray Red Frame turns out.

Alexus_Z3

2009-10-05 10:07

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