TimMather Posted August 5, 2017 Author Share Posted August 5, 2017 On 04/08/2017 at 10:20 AM, gzh2310 said: Thanks for the info about the use of resin parts I second what was said about using a bit of gloss to fix it. I had bad frosting once and a wet coat of heavily thinned gloss fixed it right up. I get what you are saying about how much work that kit is and wanting to give up. After the hundreds of hours I spent on my PG RX-178, I felt that way and like the painting and sanding would never end. I ended up finishing and have to say that it is the piece I am most proud of. So, based on what I have seen of your work so far, it is amazing and I really hope you finish it. Sometimes taking a break from a kit and building another before coming back can help relieve burnout as well. Best of luck and hope you figure out how to fix your paint job! well ive figured out what to do, on a last ditch effort doused a part in lighter fluid, and used a thick brush to scrub out the frosting, it removes the frosting(alclad enamel flat coat) but doesnt lift the gloss lacquer underneath. ileaves the part quite patchy but if i then do another light gloss it should be fine to then flat again. dont worry im not shelving the kit, just taking a little break. ive figured out the problem, so will get back to it soon, thanks for the feedback and help. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimMather Posted August 19, 2017 Author Share Posted August 19, 2017 right had a little break to get my sanity back, today got the parts out to give it a go fixing it, it all went well. we are back on track, the parts are quite patchy but more LIGHT!!!! coats of flat clear and we'll be good to go. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete in Lincs Posted August 19, 2017 Share Posted August 19, 2017 Welcome back. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockpopandchips Posted August 20, 2017 Share Posted August 20, 2017 Good to know you back to this, looking forward to seeing more pictures. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimMather Posted August 21, 2017 Author Share Posted August 21, 2017 right, got the parts fixed and looking good. still got a few bits and bobs to paint, all the small nozzles and some of the gray parts. ive got these 3 part metal pipes, they come in shiny gold... as per photo... i glued them together last night with superglue, this after noon im sanding them up so the primer will stick, its taking forever, super fiddley 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete in Lincs Posted August 21, 2017 Share Posted August 21, 2017 2 hours ago, TimMather said: super fiddley And that's where the quality shows in the end result. I superdetailed the cockpit of my latest (very long term) build today. When I glue the top on, only a very small section of it will be visible if the lid is opened. It's a disease! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimMather Posted August 23, 2017 Author Share Posted August 23, 2017 On 21/08/2017 at 6:56 PM, Pete in Lincs said: And that's where the quality shows in the end result. I superdetailed the cockpit of my latest (very long term) build today. When I glue the top on, only a very small section of it will be visible if the lid is opened. It's a disease! i know the feeling, ive invested in some perspex blocks so im gonna take some propper photos for all the detail, like on the stock photos on page 1 of the thread. i love putting the effort in but many times i dont properly lit photos for inner frames and detail that is normally covered up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimMather Posted August 23, 2017 Author Share Posted August 23, 2017 getting there all the last parts are painted, just finished masking, got to put a few decals on the pistons, panel line then flat coat. you wont believe(i cant) but im actually looking forward to doing some prep again. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R0ver Posted August 24, 2017 Share Posted August 24, 2017 Good to see you're back at it 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimMather Posted August 28, 2017 Author Share Posted August 28, 2017 if anyone want my advise, stay away from ver-ka kits, ive come to the realization that they are total crap for proper modelling, they are all meant for kids to play with with moving engineering, which is great for toys but is impossible to not get scratches and parts rubbing, im done with them, every single time i put one of these ver ka kits together its just heart ache and frustration as you see your wark work ruined trying the put them together. so il carry on, il hand paint over the chips tomorroe, im never doing another one of these damn TOYS. the worst scratching is on the shoulders and side skirts, had abit on the waist, the pipes didnt fit and the metal inner wire snapped on the waist so had wing it and the spring is just held on with superglue, it stays but i can imagine itll ping out and see the painted beads go flying. i sound like im bitching and yeah its true i am, im looking at all the kits ive built and all the master grades have not been fun, the full resin kits, the kotobukiya kits, the bandai RE1/100 and no grade 1/100 kits were all fun to put together. anyway heres the pics, im sure il get some supportive comments, but believe me the scratching is really bad even if you cant see it on the pics. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockpopandchips Posted August 28, 2017 Share Posted August 28, 2017 (edited) Such a shame you have not enjoyed this and had the problems you have had but DAMN! He is looking good from here. Edited August 28, 2017 by rockpopandchips 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will Vale Posted August 29, 2017 Share Posted August 29, 2017 It's one of the reasons I add fine chipping to Gundam and other poseable stuff, so that scratches are easier to hide. Painting with lacquers in the same colour as the plastic helps too. And yes, I can't see the scratches in the pics and I think it looks awesome Will 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hunter Rose Posted August 30, 2017 Share Posted August 30, 2017 Well scratches aside its still going to look good on the shelf when done, I know its all about how you feel about it but fair play to you for sticking with it and getting it done, and at least when it is on the shelf you can forget about it and move on to a more enjoyable build. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimMather Posted September 19, 2017 Author Share Posted September 19, 2017 if you wondered if i had commited suicide, nope back at it... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thud4444 Posted September 19, 2017 Share Posted September 19, 2017 (edited) Weathering in Gunpla, the unanswerable equation. I understand the frustration, how much scratching and abuse would a one off machine like this get? I abandoned my last project, a Genoace, for the exact same reason. No matter how hard I tried, it just got too damaged during the building process. I hate acrylics. But all that aside, that is one sinister looking MS. The color contrasts are very effective. I know it's just pictures, but the damage doesn't look bad at all to me. It would be criminal not to finish. Edited September 19, 2017 by Thud4444 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimMather Posted September 21, 2017 Author Share Posted September 21, 2017 On 19/09/2017 at 2:33 PM, Thud4444 said: Weathering in Gunpla, the unanswerable equation. I understand the frustration, how much scratching and abuse would a one off machine like this get? I abandoned my last project, a Genoace, for the exact same reason. No matter how hard I tried, it just got too damaged during the building process. I hate acrylics. But all that aside, that is one sinister looking MS. The color contrasts are very effective. I know it's just pictures, but the damage doesn't look bad at all to me. It would be criminal not to finish. yeah before i put it away, i gave it a little touch up, its not perfect but looks better than the bright yellow resin. the problem is im really into the japanese style of doing gundams at the momment, really super clean with few metallics and loads of flat colors and gray inner frames. ive done weathered builds in the past once i get over this fad il give weathering a go again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vynce Posted March 27, 2019 Share Posted March 27, 2019 Hey, I was wondering if you could upload all the pictures to google drive or something of the like? Sadly they have all dissappeared. I'm looking into getting this kit aswell and it would be of great help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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