smvillalon Posted May 12, 2010 Share Posted May 12, 2010 That will last you about 10 years... hehehe Quote Link to comment
bugoy2004 Posted May 12, 2010 Share Posted May 12, 2010 good thing you guys mentioned hardware alternatives. i have yet to buy urethane clear and hardener for cars and bikes. i recently read an article on Scale Auto about it. and also a build tutorial from PLAMO where the guy used it on a Ducati kit hehehe Quote Link to comment
Dr_PepPeR Posted May 12, 2010 Share Posted May 12, 2010 That will last you about 10 years... hehehe Maybe more than 10 years... I have Tamiya Acrylics in those big bottles that are 15 years old and still usable. good thing you guys mentioned hardware alternatives. i have yet to buy urethane clear and hardener for cars and bikes. i recently read an article on Scale Auto about it. and also a build tutorial from PLAMO where the guy used it on a Ducati kit hehehe I read somewhere that most hardware paints are too "hot" for the styrene plastic. They suggest that a primer be used first. On another note, my friend texted me that there is a completely built kit of the Academy 1/32 IDF F-16 at Lil's Megamall. Damn I want one of those. Quote Link to comment
smvillalon Posted May 12, 2010 Share Posted May 12, 2010 This is true... make it a habit to prime with plastic primer. It makes painting easier. Jun Maybe more than 10 years... I have Tamiya Acrylics in those big bottles that are 15 years old and still usable. I read somewhere that most hardware paints are too "hot" for the styrene plastic. They suggest that a primer be used first. On another note, my friend texted me that there is a completely built kit of the Academy 1/32 IDF F-16 at Lil's Megamall. Damn I want one of those. Quote Link to comment
bugoy2004 Posted May 12, 2010 Share Posted May 12, 2010 forgot to mention the urethane clear will be for the top coat. then wetsand from 2000 to 12000 grit. buddies Nick and Ricky did this with their bike kits and Nicks Kampfer Gundam kit. is that a new kit from Academy? Quote Link to comment
Dr_PepPeR Posted May 13, 2010 Share Posted May 13, 2010 (edited) forgot to mention the urethane clear will be for the top coat. then wetsand from 2000 to 12000 grit. buddies Nick and Ricky did this with their bike kits and Nicks Kampfer Gundam kit. is that a new kit from Academy? Yes the Academy 1/32 IDF F-16 is new. I wonder how much it costs? Probably a month's pay. http://www.academy.co.kr/eng/img/scroll_banner_sufa.jpg Edited May 13, 2010 by Dr_PepPeR Quote Link to comment
bugoy2004 Posted May 13, 2010 Share Posted May 13, 2010 i read somewhere it might go for $250. but i'm hoping we can get it for the same price as Trumps tomcat and hornet or even lower hehe Quote Link to comment
Dr_PepPeR Posted May 14, 2010 Share Posted May 14, 2010 i read somewhere it might go for $250. but i'm hoping we can get it for the same price as Trumps tomcat and hornet or even lower hehe As long as it is not over P5K I will consider getting one. I'm having second thoughts about the Trump 1/32 Hornet. Anyway now that the weekend is here, I'm going to flatcoat to hell and back. Quote Link to comment
Dr_PepPeR Posted May 16, 2010 Share Posted May 16, 2010 It's almost finsihed, just the vision ports, antennas and some detail drybrushing: Quote Link to comment
steiner Posted May 25, 2010 Share Posted May 25, 2010 My 1/100 RGM 79 GM sniper Unpainted http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b40/9723761/GmSniper2.jpg http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b40/9723761/GmSniper1.jpg http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b40/9723761/GmSniper3.jpg Painted http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b40/9723761/GMsniper5.jpg http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b40/9723761/GMsniper6.jpg http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b40/9723761/GMsniper3-1.jpg http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b40/9723761/GMsniper2-1.jpg Quote Link to comment
Dr_PepPeR Posted May 25, 2010 Share Posted May 25, 2010 I have no idea how big (or small) that figure is. How tall is it? Nice job on the digital camo, I have headaches trying to figure out how to paint MARPAT on a 1/35 modern US Marine figure. Quote Link to comment
rockyroadster Posted May 25, 2010 Share Posted May 25, 2010 I'm planning to pick up this hobby again. What's the best place to buy kits and supplies now? Quote Link to comment
steiner Posted May 26, 2010 Share Posted May 26, 2010 I'm planning to pick up this hobby again. What's the best place to buy kits and supplies now? Rockyroadster, You have three choices for shops, JMN in Harrison Plaza, Lils in megamall, Makati or TRinoma, and STC in SM North, Alimall, Greenhills, SM fairview or tetuan. Check out our website: www.ipmsmanila.com or contact us if you would like help getting back in the hobby. Thanks! Quote Link to comment
tigertrap Posted May 26, 2010 Share Posted May 26, 2010 Reminds me of my hobby back in the late 90's, I was into 1:35 models back then and still have some unpainted Academy and Tamiya kits Quote Link to comment
bugoy2004 Posted May 26, 2010 Share Posted May 26, 2010 Reminds me of my hobby back in the late 90's, I was into 1:35 models back then and still have some unpainted Academy and Tamiya kits pick it up again sir Quote Link to comment
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