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[Tutorial] How to Panel Line Your Gundam Model Kit

Panel lining is one of the most important part in Gundam model kit building. Panel line give additional detail and make your Gundam more defined. In this post I will share my knowledge how i panel line my Gundam model kit. ^^;

The first thing you need to do is get your tools ready for panel lining, most people will use Gundam marker for the easiest way but I’m not recommending it.

Using Gundam marker to panel line your model kit will make your gundam looks like an overpaint Gundam. So in this tutorial, i will use enamel paint to panel line my Gundam.

Below are the tools needed for panel lining:

Enamel Paints

Soft and small brush

Enamel Thinner

Any kind of palette

Pink cotton bud, yes it has to be pink or you will fail miserably XD

Gundam part you want to panel line.

Start by mixing enamel paint and thinner until you reach tea-like consistency.

Apply to your Gundam part.

When dries, it will look like a mess, not to worry though because the PINK bud come to the rescue.

Apply enamel thinner to your PINK cotton bud.

Clean the mess caused by enamel paint.

End Result. Of course you can clean it more, but the main purpose using enamel paint is to create a very

thin line instead of thick line (compare below).

I hope you enjoy my tutorial. My next tutorial is how to paint or add details with enamel paints.

[Tutorial] Using Air Brush for Gundam Modelling

Now we’re ready to brush! In this tutorial I will share basic knowledge about airbrushing.

First, you need to control air pressure in your compressor, use 15 PSI is enough for me, but everyone use different method and feel free to experiment with it. air pressure will affect your paint and air flow, and may produce different result.

Add your mixed paint and thinner into airbrush cup.

Don’t forget to close the cup to prevent your paint from spilling.

Now before painting one thing you need to know, how to change your brush size by using this needle stopper handle.

Fully opened, needle stopper will make will make your airbrush to produce a large rounded spot, this is good for painting a large area.

If you change the needle stopper like the picture above (full retract) then you will produce a very thin line, use this for detailing or shading.

Next, prepare and hold your part.

First layer of paint.

Second layer.

Third and final layer.

The reason I use three layers of paint because it will produce smoother paint job. If you have desirable color with 1 layer of paint, most likely your paint is too thick and you will have a coarse paint texture that will not look good.

I hope you enjoy my Gundam airbrushing tutorial, and good luck!

[Tutorial] Gundam Airbrush Tools

In this post I will explain what are the tools needed to paint your Gundam model kit using airbrush.

First you will need airbrush.

Full set of compressor including water trap.

Airbrush holder.

Acrylic or laquer paints

Isopropil Alcohol 95% for acrylic thinner (acrylic only, use laquer thinner for laquer paints).

Empty bottle for mixing paint and thinner.

Paint stirrer ….to stir paint.

Cotton bud, for cleaning.

A lot of tissue, for cleaning, for smart budget user, get lots of them from McDonalds :) 

Alligator clips and stick for holding parts, you could change this with blutack? Never use em though.

Styrofoam, to attach painted part and let it dry.

Gundam parts.

Last but not least, masker. This item will keep your lungs healthy ^^;

That are the tools you will need to paint a Gundam model kit using airbrush, other optional items are:

• Old newspaper for covering your desk from paint
  
• Hairdryer for drying your parts
  
• Desk lamp to help you with lighting when airbrushing.
  
• Spray-booth for spraying indoor or in a small room.
  
• A good music / movie to entertain you ^^