Gundam BB Senshi Sangokuden

aRcTiC_sTaR

25 Dec 08, 16:19

Hi guys, do share pictures of your SD Gundam here. Let me get the ball rolling. Presenting my first-time attempt - #300 Ryuubi Gundam with minimal colouring:

I know it isn't an excellent piece of work to begin with, and I used decals, but comments are welcomed.

alcoholfueled-vii

26 Dec 08, 12:18

Nice and clean work (Especially on the swords)!

Maybe you could try spraying some flat clear over the whole model? That way you could get rid of the shinyness in the plastic.

aRcTiC_sTaR

28 Dec 08, 00:16

Thanks, can tell me more bout this flat clear? I don't know what it is =X

aRcTiC_sTaR

28 Dec 08, 15:48

#301 Chouhi Gundam

duotiga83

28 Dec 08, 23:28

this christmas pressie now...will post when i done finish

duotiga83

29 Dec 08, 20:56

my 1st attempt

aRcTiC_sTaR

31 Dec 08, 12:47

What coincidence, I'm working on Sun Quan right now as well :D

aRcTiC_sTaR

31 Dec 08, 18:18

#302 Kan-U Gundam

alcoholfueled-vii

2 Jan 09, 16:20

flat clear comes in many varieties. It's basically a clear colored paint but with a dull finish (so that it's not glossy).

There are a few varieties, mainly Tamiya, Topcoat or Mr. Hobby.

Then there's the difference of type of paint (lacquer (quite poisonous - spray only in an open area) or acrylic (not as poisonous - but still spray in an open area).

The choice of which one to use depends on what type of paint you're painting your models. The solvent used in lacquer paints will dissolve acrylics. So if you painted using acrylics, DO NOT spray a lacquer clear coat - otherwise your model will turn into a runny/melted mess. However, if you painted using lacquer paints, both lacquer and acrylics work.

duotiga83

3 Jan 09, 15:13

starting this series officially this yr =P

aRcTiC_sTaR

9 Jan 09, 22:38

#308 Koumei Re-GZ

duotiga83

9 Jan 09, 22:45

BB Cao Cao GUndam

aRcTiC_sTaR

9 Jan 09, 22:49

Looks awesome!

aRcTiC_sTaR

9 Jan 09, 23:06

duotiga do you use Flat Clear for SD models? Does seem kinda hard to do it manually..

alcoholfueled-vii does Flat Clear come in spray can form?

duotiga83

9 Jan 09, 23:48

Originally posted by aRcTiC_sTaR:

duotiga do you use Flat Clear for SD models? Does seem kinda hard to do it manually..

no id ont but i admit...kinda hard to do manually......

aRcTiC_sTaR

10 Jan 09, 11:52

Mm I'm like kinda new to Gundam, but I do enjoy putting a SD together and admiring it later. I guess it depends on how far we want to go to make it look good, but I'll probably stop short of getting an airbrush or go to extremes to apply Clear Flat unless there's an easier way for a newbie.

duotiga83

10 Jan 09, 20:56

my collection is getting bigger.......

aRcTiC_sTaR

10 Jan 09, 21:58

Nice Emperor Ryuubi. Is there a specific shop that you go to for better prices?

duotiga83

10 Jan 09, 22:43

better pricing wld be HAG , but me i usually go hobby point as is near my house =P

aRcTiC_sTaR

11 Jan 09, 20:54

Originally posted by alcoholfueled-vii:

flat clear comes in many varieties. It's basically a clear colored paint but with a dull finish (so that it's not glossy).

There are a few varieties, mainly Tamiya, Topcoat or Mr. Hobby.

Then there's the difference of type of paint (lacquer (quite poisonous - spray only in an open area) or acrylic (not as poisonous - but still spray in an open area).

The choice of which one to use depends on what type of paint you're painting your models. The solvent used in lacquer paints will dissolve acrylics. So if you painted using acrylics, DO NOT spray a lacquer clear coat - otherwise your model will turn into a runny/melted mess. However, if you painted using lacquer paints, both lacquer and acrylics work.

alcoholfueled-vii, if I'm using Gundam markers, will lacquer clear coat dissolve anything? Shouldn't be as Gundam markers are alcohol-based... ?

aRcTiC_sTaR

11 Jan 09, 21:00

By the way, how much does a small bottle of Top Clear cost usually?

duotiga83

20 Jan 09, 20:59

My Ryuubi Gundam done a few days ago :o