I'm not an expert in modelling, in fact this is my first time using top coat. And it is not disappointing for me to spend my money for top coat.
I believe many modellers out there use top coat for finishing their models. The purpose of using top coat is to prevent paint from scratching off easily.
But after reading some books, I found that top coat can 'hide' little scratch as result of sanding.
All my models are brush painted (no enough money to buy airbrush), and the major problem of brush painting is, the paint isn't smooth as painting using airbrush. This can be seen when painting a big area.
So, for those who brush painted their models and had same problems like me, you should try using top coat.
The picture above is a part from my HG Strike Noir. You can see the surface isn't smooth (if you can't, click on it).
And this is after I sprayed it with top coat. Its so smooth as airbrush painting.
But, there are 3 types of top coat, and there are also Mr. Super Clear that do the same job. Which one to use? What is the difference?
Point no.1 - both top coat and Mr. Super Clear has 3 types: Flat/Matt, Semi-Gloss, and Gloss.
Above is comparison of lightning between the 3 types. Above: Gloss, Middle: Semi-Gloss, Bottom- Flat・Matt.
I prefer flat because for me, Gundam is not a sports car. I don't like glossy Gundam. But everyone have their own opinion.
And above is the comparison between Top Coat [A] and Mr. Super Clear[B] (both flat).
Left line is painted using Gundam marker, middle:Hobby Color, right: Mr. Color.
Another problem is, Top Coat take a very long time to dry.
There are also many infos on top coat if you search the internet.
Enjoy modelling!
Gundam Modelling Tutorial (using top coat)
Gundam modelling tutorial
A Gundam Modelling Tutorial for Busy People by Danny Choo.
Useful for those who are busy (student, businessman, etc).
Hope this useful to you.
And don't forget to bookmark.
Link
14 January 2008
Tetsudou Wakuwaku Flea Market
I waited for this event called "鉄道わくわくフリーマーケット" (tetsudou wakuwaku flea market).
This event is a annual event, held at OBP (Osaka Business Park) usually at early January. This year is the 3rd year.
However, I felt that the last year event is more interesting than this time. I only went for less than an hour(!).
Compared to last year event, this time there is less shop that sell model train. More of them sell collectible goods such as tickets and train head mark.
But this year they have a big company (not a sponsor) join the event. And a LGB layout.
-A big display (there is a camera in one of them)
The LGB Layout
Rental N Layout (no scenery this year)
06 January 2008
Package received
One thing that make me more happier when celebrating New Year is a big envelope in my postbox. It is not an ordinary letter, it is actually the parts (which I lost it) that I ordered by post last week.
I'm not expecting I will received it this fast. Many people told me that I will receive the ordered parts about 2 or more weeks. But I receive it less than a week (I sent the order form through post in Christmas).
02 January 2008
Happy New Year
明けましておめでとう！！！ （akemashite omedetou)
Happy New Year!!!
This year is The Year Of Mouse (Nezumi).
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-hope someone give me otoshidama (お年玉).
