a little tip for those who have trouble keeping a steady movement and end up with puddles: start spraying off of the model/model piece and stop spraying once you're off the other side. It's not necessary to do this persay but that's how my dad taught me to get in the groove of painting layers. Great video!
Thank you for posting this video. I really appreciate the way you explain things and emphasize on having fun building gunpla. As a gunpla beginner, I sometimes get a little scared by some tutorials made by "expert" builders. Looking forward to buy a can of Tamiya ts80 and top coat my kits!
What a delightful video! I've only just gotten into Gunpla and have bounced around dozens of people before finding someone as humble and pleasant as yourself. Your enthusiasm feels so much more tempered than others' - calm, demure, earnest - you can really feel how much you enjoy the hobby. Thanks for sharing this with us! I'd been very curious about top coats and this taught me a lot.
Good tips. I do agree that it's best to use an a can of air duster on the kit, then segment the kit into parts. I agree it's important to do quick short bursts and to make sure not to spray in 1 area constantly. Less is more in this situation. I've been enjoying these quick tutorial series. I'm sure it'll help a lot of beginners and help them realize you don't need to spend a whole lot to get good results.
I'm glad you have enjoyed them. It's been fun for me as well getting to do a simple build. And that's what I was aiming for, to show people you don't have to have or spend a lot to enjoy and have a nice looking kit.
this is exactly what I was wondering, thanks for this! I don't have the time to paint everything but doing simple stuff like this to make it look 10x better is worth the time and effort in my opinion.
I really appreciate these vids. This is a hobby I'm rediscovering. I have some unused boxes sitting here from when I was a kid. A Tallgeese, a YMS Gyan. Ready to take a crack at them now!
this is something not every gunpla person tells you, but it's possibly the next thing you should do to improve the look of your gunpla after a good panel lining.
@@whiskeredgundam7765 I had an issue with some of the panel lines running on my second kit, I'm thinking perhaps I put to much topcoat on? Or maybe the topcoat reacted with the gundam flow pen? Any ideas? I had to sand back when dry then spray again.
@@Flip5ide Tamiya spray will react to some inks/paint so you have to let your panel lines completely dry and cure or do your first coat very lightly and let dry. Also, Mr. Hobby makes water-based topcoat that won't cause running.
Very informative video. Very humble too. Been building a few gunpla kits this past year and at a point I want to dive into matte spraying a few of them. This is inspiring me to dive in that finally.
Thanks for this. I was looking for a way to kinda tone down the plastic-y look of some older kits (I have a HG GP01 that looks horrendous because of how shallow the panel lineable areas were, but they'd look a lot better if the plastic weren't so glossy), and this was extremely informative.
I ordered a Zoids model on a whim that was kinda pricey. I don’t have any experience doing these kind of steps with models, but I want to do it right. I’m glad I found this channel so I can follow what you’ve done with this build. Thanks!
Apologies if it is already mentioned on the video. I am doing top coat piece by piece (did first time last night) how long do I need to wait to touch them for assembly?
Thanks for the vid! I'm about to clear coat some parts for my MG Shining Gundam that I painted gold with gundam marker and I've been so nervous about how it's going to turn out. I'll be using Mr. Super Clear UV Cut Gloss on them, just to protect that gundam marker because it rubs off easily.
@@whiskeredgundam7765 im Sure every one Frist kit Was rough around the edges i know mine was XD also never wanted to mess with a Butter knife agine after that. XD thoe that was so so so long ago and also was young and dumb then.
This video is perfect and really made me feel like I can do it to! If I built a kit months ago can I still top coat it? Or will it not turn out nice after sitting in dust for 8 months
I've seen suggestions in some groups I'm in to Top Coat, then Panel Line and Top Coat once more. Just curious about your take on that, do you see any need? Cheers and keep up the great work!
Depends on what you are using to panel line with. If you are using simple gundam panel line marks, you can do it before you top coat. If you are going to use the tamiya panel line accent yes, but use gloss first so the liquid runs through the lines properly. Then you will top coat it with flat coat. You top coat first with the tamiya first because it is enamel paint and can make some plastics brittle and Crack. The first layer of gloss coat will protect the plastic from this.
Bro, this is the first video I have seen of yours and I am instantly subbed. Keep up the great work. Which kit is that Gouf man? The thing is beautiful.
I have a huge backlog of kits I need to top-coat... I messed up a couple kits, one of which was a real labor of love, with some of that Rustoleum stuff. Maybe I'll have better luck if I try that Tamiya like in the video.
This is super helpful I'm planning to do water slides and top coat for my MG freedom 2.0. now I'm just wondering for the freedoms wings should I keep the wings bits separate then put them together or have the wings fully built and top coat?
does top coating by extremities can afect the articualation of your gunpla? i have put decals on a MG barbatos inerframe and im not sure if i should top coat it
Great video, thanks. Quick question: Is it better to panel first then top coat or top coat first then panel line? I saw another user top coat first then panel line because they didn't want the paint from the panel line to damage the plastic. Thank again
Do I have to worry about getting topcoat in the joints or on the polycaps? I come from Warhammer and what's appealing to me about gunpla as a side hobby is that it's much more instant gratification and I don't have to do all this crazy subassembly stuff, so if I could just spray the whole thing with minimal masking and not have to worry about gumming up the joints or breaking down the polycaps or anything that would be great.
Thanks for the informative video! It's been a while since I've topcoated so this is a great refresher. I was wondering if you were concerned about topcoating joints by any chance? Since they could potentially stiffen or make putting parts back together more difficult. Thanks!
When it comes to the joints I always build my kit then disassemble it to mod and paint. I just make note of joints that are loose and clear coat them and joints that are just fine I tape off.
This is great! For me I cant paint all my kits currently so being able to top coat and still get a nice result is more than good enough for me! Also one question, is mr top coat safe for kits? I know its laquer based amd dont want my kits deteriorating cause of it.
Hey man, thanks for the advice! Do you have a link or advice on how to make the clip thing you used to hold the piece? Those look handy to have around.
I am finishing my Dagger L, would you recomment pushing the shoulder up to cover more plastic? And with the arms or legs, is it better to have them straight like you do? I've seen some people doing it otherwise, fully bended (I guess in another attempt to cover more plastic, maybe). Finally I guess you did the skirt like the shield and so on, piece by piece. Thanks WG.
Quick question, is it better to apply decals before or after matte top coat, same with shiny stickers, I'm assuming those might better for after the top coat?
Modern RG kits have inner frames. How would I go around top coating that? Ive always been an HG guy, but i bought the RG Nu Gundam and after taking a look I'm kinda at a loss. I cant just pop off the limbs like a HG right?
Great video, brotato. Would you happen to know, if one were being lazy and onlu using the regular decals and pressure decals that come with most standard MGs, for the best results, would you decal before or will the decals still stick and do it after?
Very informative! I'd like to ask if do you frequently pose your gunplas after top coating? I'm new to building plastic model kits and from what I've found, the formula on the coats like Tamiya and Mr Hobby can brittle plastic (though not as harsh as those used in industrial coats). I often pose my built gunplas but I'm afraid that after top coating one, it'll make the plastic on the joints more fragile.
I have never noticed it cause the plastic to be brittle, but I typically pose them and only mess with them to dust. Plus I typically fully paint my kits.
I've been using the Tamiya accent panel line, will I be having issue with this particular tamiya clear coat? Also, how of it is consumed in that HG project?
Question: can I apply top coat before assembling the kit? I have a Machinedramon model kit I wanna build, but I prefer to panel line it before assembling, since it's easier to get hard-to-reach places. But at the same time, my model kits collect dust, and they were exposed to sunlight back at my old house, despite my best attempts to prevent that. So I want to do better on my new ones.
There's one thing I'm not sure how to do. I got an mg kit with a little more mechanics between armor pieces. Can I just spray over those parts or go the extra mile to cover them
I'm looking on Amazon for the top coat. Do you happen to know if it is the Tamiya for polycarbonate flat clear? Or the TS-80 mini? I am going to use it on a build I really don't want to fall apart that's PS, the full mechanics Aerial to be specific.
One thing I'm not sure about, how do you decide which topcoat is best? I see that glossy is always low in stock where I'm looking compared to semi-gloss and flat, does it all depend on what finish you want?
Hey bro, do you play/pose/use your finished painted figures? I’ve been using TS-80 for a while now (tamiya flat clear) and have noticed that the coat appears dirty after a while. I’m not sure if its because I did something wrong during the process or if that clear coat just eventually wears/gets dirty. I don’t even touch my figs as much, which is why I am wondering if you’ve experienced something like this
After I finish a kit I typically pose it and put it on the shelf. The only time I mess with them after that is to dust. If you have them sitting somewhere they get a fair amount of sunlight that could cause discoloration.
Is Tamiya TS-80 good for a bootleg action figure? I got one that I want to improve the looks of by adding a matte finish, but I'm worried about ruining the paint, if it's not compatible with the TS-80 or something. Thanks!
Hey man I am a beginner so I don't really know about this stuff I even just learning how to do remove seamlines so what does topcoat does is it necessary to protect the paint from fading or what?
I looked for the tamiya color for plastic but it turns out there's a lot to choose from , what specific color is the one you used? Is that the TS-26 pure white?
My question is that using a flat topcoat has a higher chance to get dust on or covered in dust for a long time. I wondered because my country , Vietnam, has a tropical climate, high humidity and not good weather. My friend recommended that first layer spray the gloss one and second spray the flat or second option is spray semi gloss .Yep, that is my thought and I can't wait to see a response from you guys. Thanks a lot.
Where I live its very dry. I kind of live in the desert. If your friend builds and clear coats his kit like that in your environment, I would try it. Either way it won't hurt the kit to have multiple layers.
It shouldn't as long as you let the panel liner cure, and do nice light even coats with you clear coat. Don't let the clear coat pool up. Plus if you happen to have just a random spare part test it on that first.
@@whiskeredgundam7765 I can confirm that Mr Hobby Flat Top Coat will NOT smear/smudge panel lines done with gundam brank markers both felt tip and pour style. I just finished a HG Gouf that I put water slides and lined and all editions came out perfect. Other brands however CAN eat away at the paint used. Figured I should come back with an update.
Awesome video! But i just have a few questions this is my first time using any kind of spray can and how do i tell if its empty?, and if it is empty do i just buy another one or can you refill the can?
Thank you. I'm glad you enjoyed it. As for telling its empty, you will be able to tell by the weight of the can and when you shake it, it will have a more hollow sound. You are not able to refill them so you will have to buy a new can. You should be able to get a few kits out of a can if you are clear coating like I did in the video. Hope that helps and happy building.
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Relaxing, informative, not boring, no annoying music, clear voice, humble, articulate...subscribed😁
Thanks man. I greatly appreciate that and I'm glad you like the content.
Ditto :)
Same vibe i got! very awesome and simple
I agree. Very well done, and thanks for taking the time to do it!
Dude you're the Bob Ross of NA Gunpla
Thanks. I loved watching him as a kid.
a little tip for those who have trouble keeping a steady movement and end up with puddles: start spraying off of the model/model piece and stop spraying once you're off the other side. It's not necessary to do this persay but that's how my dad taught me to get in the groove of painting layers. Great video!
Thank you for posting this video. I really appreciate the way you explain things and emphasize on having fun building gunpla.
As a gunpla beginner, I sometimes get a little scared by some tutorials made by "expert" builders.
Looking forward to buy a can of Tamiya ts80 and top coat my kits!
Welcome to the hobby. I'm glad the tutorials were helpful, and I'm no expert. I'm stilling learning as I go, and want people to learn with me.
What a delightful video! I've only just gotten into Gunpla and have bounced around dozens of people before finding someone as humble and pleasant as yourself. Your enthusiasm feels so much more tempered than others' - calm, demure, earnest - you can really feel how much you enjoy the hobby. Thanks for sharing this with us! I'd been very curious about top coats and this taught me a lot.
I'm glad you enjoy the content and that the video was helpful. If you ever have any questions feel free to hit me up here or on my Twitter.
Good tips.
I do agree that it's best to use an a can of air duster on the kit, then segment the kit into parts.
I agree it's important to do quick short bursts and to make sure not to spray in 1 area constantly. Less is more in this situation.
I've been enjoying these quick tutorial series. I'm sure it'll help a lot of beginners and help them realize you don't need to spend a whole lot to get good results.
I'm glad you have enjoyed them. It's been fun for me as well getting to do a simple build. And that's what I was aiming for, to show people you don't have to have or spend a lot to enjoy and have a nice looking kit.
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wow this vid is relaxing just like Bob Ross painting. Nice ambient music and in good combination with your voice.
Thanks, I'm glad you enjoyed the video. I loved watching Bob Ross growing up.
this is exactly what I was wondering, thanks for this! I don't have the time to paint everything but doing simple stuff like this to make it look 10x better is worth the time and effort in my opinion.
i was like so what does it do really.. and then i see it gets rid of that plastic toy look shine and giving it that pro matte look... instant buy.
so thats how to get rid of the plasticy look thank you so much! im just starting to get into painting gunpla and this is a huge help
Really amazing what the top coat does. Ive never done this before i cant wait to give it a shot.
The top coat really does work wonders for improving the look
I really appreciate these vids. This is a hobby I'm rediscovering. I have some unused boxes sitting here from when I was a kid. A Tallgeese, a YMS Gyan. Ready to take a crack at them now!
This is so great. You sound like the Bob Ross of Gunpla.
this is something not every gunpla person tells you, but it's possibly the next thing you should do to improve the look of your gunpla after a good panel lining.
Thanks for the tutorial on this, first time doing top coat on my Gunpla, as a begginer on gunpla building your videos really help. Thank you
Awesome. I'm glad they were of help to you.
Crazy I literally just had the thought today if I should top coat or not, good stuff
Thanks for this, I did a matte top coat for the first time as your video gave me the confidence to do it 👍🏻😎
Awesome man. I'm glad it was some help to you.
@@whiskeredgundam7765 it really was, I subscribed as well, really enjoy your videos, thanks.
@@whiskeredgundam7765 I had an issue with some of the panel lines running on my second kit, I'm thinking perhaps I put to much topcoat on? Or maybe the topcoat reacted with the gundam flow pen? Any ideas? I had to sand back when dry then spray again.
@@Flip5ide Tamiya spray will react to some inks/paint so you have to let your panel lines completely dry and cure or do your first coat very lightly and let dry. Also, Mr. Hobby makes water-based topcoat that won't cause running.
Very informative video. Very humble too. Been building a few gunpla kits this past year and at a point I want to dive into matte spraying a few of them. This is inspiring me to dive in that finally.
Thank you so much. Your side by side convinced me that i reallllly need to matte finish
No problem man. I'm glad the video was of help to you. Happy building.
Really appreciate this video!
No problem, hope it was some help for you.
Straight to the point video.
Wow what a difference, made it look easy too
soothing voice, calming music, you earned a sub dude! Keep it up!
Thanks for the video. I may have to do this going forward.
U fuckinh are the Bob Ross of the gunpla world man
Thank you for the very clear before and after.
Your voice sounds so kind and warm. Also, nice video.
Thanks for this. I was looking for a way to kinda tone down the plastic-y look of some older kits (I have a HG GP01 that looks horrendous because of how shallow the panel lineable areas were, but they'd look a lot better if the plastic weren't so glossy), and this was extremely informative.
Thanks for the series, found it really helpful!
Also very therapeutic
I ordered a Zoids model on a whim that was kinda pricey. I don’t have any experience doing these kind of steps with models, but I want to do it right. I’m glad I found this channel so I can follow what you’ve done with this build. Thanks!
I'm glad my videos are helpful. I haven't built any zoids but I really do need to.
Great video fam 🔥
This was a fantastic video. I’m excited to watch the rest of the series.
Very nice work. Very informative.
Apologies if it is already mentioned on the video. I am doing top coat piece by piece (did first time last night) how long do I need to wait to touch them for assembly?
Thanks for the vid! I'm about to clear coat some parts for my MG Shining Gundam that I painted gold with gundam marker and I've been so nervous about how it's going to turn out. I'll be using Mr. Super Clear UV Cut Gloss on them, just to protect that gundam marker because it rubs off easily.
That stuff works great. And don't be nervous its pretty simple really. You will do just fine.
This is wonderfully helpful, thank you so much
Thanks for the tutorial, currently I'm testing tamiya ts80 cause I've been using lately Mr Hobby Mr super clear flat uv cut
The tamiya has always worked great for me. Just wish they had it for airbrush.
Love the music! Keep posting plz! Subscribed😃
Thank you. I try to use relaxing music for my videos, and I'll have more videos soon. I'm working on two projects right now.
Im sure these video will help lot´s of new comers to the Hobby :)
I hope so. You should see the first kit I ever did. Not that pretty. But it was fun to do this series and just do a fun simple build.
@@whiskeredgundam7765 im Sure every one Frist kit Was rough around the edges i know mine was XD also never wanted to mess with a Butter knife agine after that. XD thoe that was so so so long ago and also was young and dumb then.
This video is perfect and really made me feel like I can do it to! If I built a kit months ago can I still top coat it? Or will it not turn out nice after sitting in dust for 8 months
Do you have to wash the kit before panel lining and top coating? Also, if so, how should you wash it?
I've seen suggestions in some groups I'm in to Top Coat, then Panel Line and Top Coat once more. Just curious about your take on that, do you see any need? Cheers and keep up the great work!
Depends on what you are using to panel line with. If you are using simple gundam panel line marks, you can do it before you top coat. If you are going to use the tamiya panel line accent yes, but use gloss first so the liquid runs through the lines properly. Then you will top coat it with flat coat. You top coat first with the tamiya first because it is enamel paint and can make some plastics brittle and Crack. The first layer of gloss coat will protect the plastic from this.
@@whiskeredgundam7765 thanks so much!
Thank you. Subscribed!
It seems to easy yet I’m still so scared lmao
How’d it go?
how many layers do you recommend to spray onto a part?
Coooool music & relaxin voice man
Bro, this is the first video I have seen of yours and I am instantly subbed. Keep up the great work. Which kit is that Gouf man? The thing is beautiful.
Thanks, I'm glad you like the content, and the goufe is from the origin line. It's a great kit and I highly recommend it.
thanks for all your usefull video's
I have a huge backlog of kits I need to top-coat... I messed up a couple kits, one of which was a real labor of love, with some of that Rustoleum stuff. Maybe I'll have better luck if I try that Tamiya like in the video.
This video was very helpful.
Hey could you post a link of the mate top coat you used? Loved the video and want to experiment with top coating but there are many kinds!
You can make those alligator clips using some bamboo skewers and a pack of clips off Amazon. Very inexpensive.
This was really helpful thank you sir
This is super helpful I'm planning to do water slides and top coat for my MG freedom 2.0. now I'm just wondering for the freedoms wings should I keep the wings bits separate then put them together or have the wings fully built and top coat?
does top coating by extremities can afect the articualation of your gunpla? i have put decals on a MG barbatos inerframe and im not sure if i should top coat it
Thanks for the video! I do have one question though: will it work on custom painted gunpla models like the ones painted with the Gunpla marker?
Nice one man ! :)
Thank you. I'm glad you liked it.
Great video, thanks. Quick question: Is it better to panel first then top coat or top coat first then panel line? I saw another user top coat first then panel line because they didn't want the paint from the panel line to damage the plastic. Thank again
Do I have to worry about getting topcoat in the joints or on the polycaps? I come from Warhammer and what's appealing to me about gunpla as a side hobby is that it's much more instant gratification and I don't have to do all this crazy subassembly stuff, so if I could just spray the whole thing with minimal masking and not have to worry about gumming up the joints or breaking down the polycaps or anything that would be great.
Thanks for the informative video! It's been a while since I've topcoated so this is a great refresher. I was wondering if you were concerned about topcoating joints by any chance? Since they could potentially stiffen or make putting parts back together more difficult. Thanks!
When it comes to the joints I always build my kit then disassemble it to mod and paint. I just make note of joints that are loose and clear coat them and joints that are just fine I tape off.
@@whiskeredgundam7765 Great! Thanks for the info :)
Really helped, thanks!
How many MG kits can 1 can of tamiya coat cover? :O And have you tried top coating a holo wsd?
Depends on how you do it. If you do it like in the video you should get two maybe three depending on the size of the kit.
This is great! For me I cant paint all my kits currently so being able to top coat and still get a nice result is more than good enough for me! Also one question, is mr top coat safe for kits? I know its laquer based amd dont want my kits deteriorating cause of it.
Hey man, thanks for the advice! Do you have a link or advice on how to make the clip thing you used to hold the piece? Those look handy to have around.
I actually just bought mine off Amazon. I think it was 50 for $10 or something.
Did you sand any of it or prime it with anything? Or just straight topcoat on bare plastic??
So if I got your lessons correctly I have to spray/top coat my kit first and then apply the tamiya lining?
I am finishing my Dagger L, would you recomment pushing the shoulder up to cover more plastic? And with the arms or legs, is it better to have them straight like you do? I've seen some people doing it otherwise, fully bended (I guess in another attempt to cover more plastic, maybe). Finally I guess you did the skirt like the shield and so on, piece by piece. Thanks WG.
You can do it bent or straight. I kept mine a little straighter because he was just going to be in a standing pose.
how many coats do you usually do and how long to wait between coats, and after the final coat before handling?
Whatever is in the video is what you do.
Newbie here. Can I matt flat topcoat ---> panel lining and decal ---> gloss coat? My 1st time customizing( sort of) gunpla.
Quick question, is it better to apply decals before or after matte top coat, same with shiny stickers, I'm assuming those might better for after the top coat?
Not sure if I missed it in the video, but what’s the full cure time?
It can vary depending on temperature and humidity levels. My parts usually sit for a couple days before I mess with them and they are fine.
Modern RG kits have inner frames. How would I go around top coating that? Ive always been an HG guy, but i bought the RG Nu Gundam and after taking a look I'm kinda at a loss. I cant just pop off the limbs like a HG right?
Great video, brotato. Would you happen to know, if one were being lazy and onlu using the regular decals and pressure decals that come with most standard MGs, for the best results, would you decal before or will the decals still stick and do it after?
For sticker decals I would do it before clear coat. It helps hide the edge of the decals and it will prevent them from peeling off over time.
After spraying outside, can you allow the pieces to dry inside?
Very informative! I'd like to ask if do you frequently pose your gunplas after top coating? I'm new to building plastic model kits and from what I've found, the formula on the coats like Tamiya and Mr Hobby can brittle plastic (though not as harsh as those used in industrial coats). I often pose my built gunplas but I'm afraid that after top coating one, it'll make the plastic on the joints more fragile.
I have never noticed it cause the plastic to be brittle, but I typically pose them and only mess with them to dust. Plus I typically fully paint my kits.
I've been using the Tamiya accent panel line, will I be having issue with this particular tamiya clear coat? Also, how of it is consumed in that HG project?
This video really help me a lot with my build. Keep up the good work sir! Done subscribe your channel 😁
I'm glad it helped you out.
Question: can I apply top coat before assembling the kit?
I have a Machinedramon model kit I wanna build, but I prefer to panel line it before assembling, since it's easier to get hard-to-reach places.
But at the same time, my model kits collect dust, and they were exposed to sunlight back at my old house, despite my best attempts to prevent that.
So I want to do better on my new ones.
There's one thing I'm not sure how to do. I got an mg kit with a little more mechanics between armor pieces. Can I just spray over those parts or go the extra mile to cover them
I'm looking on Amazon for the top coat. Do you happen to know if it is the Tamiya for polycarbonate flat clear? Or the TS-80 mini? I am going to use it on a build I really don't want to fall apart that's PS, the full mechanics Aerial to be specific.
Will the top coat make the joints harder to move? I got a model with shiny chrome joints, should I mask them before spraying?
One thing I'm not sure about, how do you decide which topcoat is best? I see that glossy is always low in stock where I'm looking compared to semi-gloss and flat, does it all depend on what finish you want?
Hey bro, do you play/pose/use your finished painted figures?
I’ve been using TS-80 for a while now (tamiya flat clear) and have noticed that the coat appears dirty after a while. I’m not sure if its because I did something wrong during the process or if that clear coat just eventually wears/gets dirty. I don’t even touch my figs as much, which is why I am wondering if you’ve experienced something like this
After I finish a kit I typically pose it and put it on the shelf. The only time I mess with them after that is to dust. If you have them sitting somewhere they get a fair amount of sunlight that could cause discoloration.
Should we cover the join?
I’m building the gundam pharact and I had a question if a top coat would mess up the clear parts on the pharact ?
Is Tamiya TS-80 good for a bootleg action figure? I got one that I want to improve the looks of by adding a matte finish, but I'm worried about ruining the paint, if it's not compatible with the TS-80 or something. Thanks!
So you did the top coat with the decals applied? Can u top coat then add the water slides?
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Hey man I am a beginner so I don't really know about this stuff I even just learning how to do remove seamlines so what does topcoat does is it necessary to protect the paint from fading or what?
I looked for the tamiya color for plastic but it turns out there's a lot to choose from , what specific color is the one you used? Is that the TS-26 pure white?
My question is that using a flat topcoat has a higher chance to get dust on or covered in dust for a long time. I wondered because my country , Vietnam, has a tropical climate, high humidity and not good weather. My friend recommended that first layer spray the gloss one and second spray the flat or second option is spray semi gloss .Yep, that is my thought and I can't wait to see a response from you guys. Thanks a lot.
Where I live its very dry. I kind of live in the desert. If your friend builds and clear coats his kit like that in your environment, I would try it. Either way it won't hurt the kit to have multiple layers.
how long does it take to dry?
can you use gloss top coat for finished out of the box build or only matte?
I search up how to top coat gunpla and this very first video shows the exact kit I’m top coating lmao
Hi! Do you apply it before or after the stickers? Thank you
I learned a lot thanks 😊
Hi, how many layers you applied? Only one or need 2 layers of top coat?
Love the video. Do you happen to know if top coating over gundam marker (flow type) panel lining will smudge/smear the panel lines?
It shouldn't as long as you let the panel liner cure, and do nice light even coats with you clear coat. Don't let the clear coat pool up. Plus if you happen to have just a random spare part test it on that first.
@@whiskeredgundam7765 fair enough. Appreciate the fast response! I will definitely scour my spare parts and do some testing. Left a sub, cheers!
Thanks for the sub, and I hope I was of some help to you.
@@whiskeredgundam7765 I can confirm that Mr Hobby Flat Top Coat will NOT smear/smudge panel lines done with gundam brank markers both felt tip and pour style. I just finished a HG Gouf that I put water slides and lined and all editions came out perfect.
Other brands however CAN eat away at the paint used. Figured I should come back with an update.
Awesome video! But i just have a few questions this is my first time using any kind of spray can and how do i tell if its empty?, and if it is empty do i just buy another one or can you refill the can?
Thank you. I'm glad you enjoyed it. As for telling its empty, you will be able to tell by the weight of the can and when you shake it, it will have a more hollow sound. You are not able to refill them so you will have to buy a new can. You should be able to get a few kits out of a can if you are clear coating like I did in the video. Hope that helps and happy building.