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by MarkW
Fri Sep 11, 2009 9:13 pm
Forum: Modeling and Merchandise
Topic: MS-06S Char's Zaku II MG v2.0 Gallery
Replies: 2
Views: 1287

Re: MS-06S Char's Zaku II MG v2.0 Gallery

The weapons were painted with a variety of Alclad II lacquers--probably the best airbrushing metallics.

The chicken leg coming out of the bazooka was an homage to Char being a leg man as well as a Newtype BBQ king.
by MarkW
Thu Sep 10, 2009 7:10 am
Forum: Modeling and Merchandise
Topic: What paints are good for metallic handbrushing?
Replies: 6
Views: 2070

Re: What paints are good for metallic handbrushing?

I've read on other forums (not HF) that Humbrol has had some quality issues. I'd proceed with caution, and keep the alternative enamels in mind.
by MarkW
Wed Sep 09, 2009 9:26 pm
Forum: Modeling and Merchandise
Topic: MS-06S Char's Zaku II MG v2.0 Gallery
Replies: 2
Views: 1287

MS-06S Char's Zaku II MG v2.0 Gallery

Finished. Full gallery at my site here.
by MarkW
Wed Sep 09, 2009 9:22 pm
Forum: Modeling and Merchandise
Topic: What paints are good for metallic handbrushing?
Replies: 6
Views: 2070

Re: What paints are good for metallic handbrushing?

I've used Tamiya acrylic metallics, and they are ok. Model Master enamel metallics will generally brush better, esecially if thinned with mineral spirits. I'd go with enamels if you want best, acrylics if you want passable. Tamiya clears are pretty good, but take forever to cure.
by MarkW
Sat Aug 22, 2009 8:54 am
Forum: Modeling and Merchandise
Topic: Modeling Tips/Techniques/Help links
Replies: 120
Views: 107800

Re: Modeling Tips/Techniques/Help links

I'd be interested in seeing some pictures of your results.
by MarkW
Sun Jul 19, 2009 8:52 am
Forum: Modeling and Merchandise
Topic: Modeling Tips/Techniques/Help links
Replies: 120
Views: 107800

Re: Modeling Tips/Techniques/Help links

Fortunately, Testors sells gloss and flat coat. Krylon also has a line of flat, semi, and gloss clear coats that are perfectly fine (not sure what "model grade" :?: means, other than tiny cans of the same stuff at 3X the cost!). If you do go with Krylon or other large sparaycans, you just ...
by MarkW
Wed May 27, 2009 7:40 am
Forum: Modeling and Merchandise
Topic: Modeling Tips/Techniques/Help links
Replies: 120
Views: 107800

Re: Modeling Tips/Techniques/Help links

Pledge with Future Shine is the new bottling of Future. Also known as Kleer in Britain and the Commonwealth. I'd do the sniff test--Future has a distinctive odor.

Also see is water/window cleaner thin it. If it clumps in water, it ain't Future!
by MarkW
Tue May 19, 2009 9:53 pm
Forum: Modeling and Merchandise
Topic: Modeling Tips/Techniques/Help links
Replies: 120
Views: 107800

Re: Modeling Tips/Techniques/Help links

There are a number of websites that cover basic assembly techniques--Hobbyfanatics or Gamerabaenre's website can help out a lot. For your specific case, I'd try to assemble it as much as possible before painting. You can paint on the sprues, but then you end up with scarring where you cut the parts ...
by MarkW
Fri May 01, 2009 10:53 pm
Forum: Modeling and Merchandise
Topic: Modeling Tips/Techniques/Help links
Replies: 120
Views: 107800

Re: Modeling Tips/Techniques/Help links

The coffe cans don't bother me near as much as the ones with the IC pin stuck in the middle. Those just scream "I'm retarded, and don't know jack squat about rockets".

Either way, unpainted = toy.
by MarkW
Fri May 01, 2009 8:13 pm
Forum: Modeling and Merchandise
Topic: Modeling Tips/Techniques/Help links
Replies: 120
Views: 107800

Re: Modeling Tips/Techniques/Help links

There's nothing wrong with using metal thrusters, even large ones, as long as you paint them. In real life, metal objects wouldn't be that sort of shiny, and leaving them unpainted screams "TOY!!". That is probably the single biggest detractor from otherwise well done kits--unpainted metal.
by MarkW
Sun Feb 22, 2009 3:56 pm
Forum: Modeling and Merchandise
Topic: Modeling Tips/Techniques/Help links
Replies: 120
Views: 107800

Google "sludge wash" should be exactly what you need.
by MarkW
Wed Dec 31, 2008 12:55 pm
Forum: Modeling and Merchandise
Topic: Modeling Tips/Techniques/Help links
Replies: 120
Views: 107800

If you are just needing the screwdriver, there really isn't anything special about them--a jewelers screwdriver set or electronics/computer repair screwdriver set http://www.cross-mark.com/screwdriver-e ... -1454.html with cross (philips) head drivers will work.
by MarkW
Tue Dec 30, 2008 4:44 pm
Forum: Modeling and Merchandise
Topic: Modeling Tips/Techniques/Help links
Replies: 120
Views: 107800

Every MG I have ever seen with screwa uses a small philips or cross headed screwdriver, slightly larger than the type you would use for eyeglasses, but smaller than a normal #2 screwdriver tip.
by MarkW
Fri Nov 21, 2008 2:48 pm
Forum: Modeling and Merchandise
Topic: Modeling Tips/Techniques/Help links
Replies: 120
Views: 107800

Sorry I didn't see this sooner--e-mail notification was auto deleted.

I order them through Mouser. I understand eBay is also a source.
by MarkW
Fri Nov 21, 2008 2:46 pm
Forum: Modeling and Merchandise
Topic: Making your own Decals
Replies: 5
Views: 2572

You want a 5000 series. Avoid the 1300--it isn't as good, and won't be much cheaper.

Sorry I didn't see this sooner--my mail notification auto deleted.
by MarkW
Mon Nov 03, 2008 3:30 pm
Forum: Modeling and Merchandise
Topic: Making your own Decals
Replies: 5
Views: 2572

Unless you have an Alps, if you want to print on clear decal film you are pretty much stuck with either printing only black decals, or decals that will go on a white background. Inkjets and laser printers print essentially transparent ink (think of an overhead projector slide). If you have a simple ...
by MarkW
Fri Oct 31, 2008 12:56 pm
Forum: Modeling and Merchandise
Topic: Modeling Tips/Techniques/Help links
Replies: 120
Views: 107800

Scribing Panel lines (without fancy schmancy tools)

Another tutorial I put together. Too many people seem to think there is magic to doing scribing, and you gotta pay for some ridiculous new tool you saw the Japanese guy on youtube using. Not so...

Direct link, or through the tips &Techniques section of my site.
by MarkW
Fri Oct 31, 2008 12:52 pm
Forum: Modeling and Merchandise
Topic: Modeling Tips/Techniques/Help links
Replies: 120
Views: 107800

Working with Surface Mount Tech (SMT) LEDs Tutorial

With Tetsujin's help, I put together a little tutorial based on my experience using these incredibly tiny LEDs. This is for the 0402 package LEDs, 1 x 0.6 mm wide and 0.2 mm high--small enough to fit inside Monoeye lens of a MG kit. You can access the page directly through this link , or in the Tips...
by MarkW
Tue Sep 16, 2008 7:18 am
Forum: Modeling and Merchandise
Topic: Sazabi MG Complete!
Replies: 10
Views: 3829

For the majority of the time, I was just working in the evening out of hotel rooms--made sure to put the nastier hobby stuff in checked baggage. When there is nothing else to do, it really helps kill the time. So, I just packed the subassemblies I wanted to work on. Also, a buddy of mine (not sure h...
by MarkW
Sat Sep 13, 2008 10:28 pm
Forum: Modeling and Merchandise
Topic: Installing a LED in an MG's head
Replies: 9
Views: 6079

You might want to look at my page as well--I've lit several, from 144 to MG, and they are all basically the same idea. You might find some different angle pics to help out (especially on the Sazabi page). http://mysite.verizon.net/modelwerks/tips/Lighting_with_LEDs_Primer.htm http://mysite.verizon.n...