Acrylic Top Coat Gunpla

Hi guys i m new to the world of gunpla building and i ve been compiling a list of things that i need.

Acrylic top coat gunpla.

This final coat is often referred to as top coating just as with the why the number of answers for when can certainly vary from those above. Simulate line scratches by scarring the top coat with a toothbrush or piece of sprue. Whats the best top coat to use on gunpla kits when using an airbrush. The water slowly seeps through the acrylic top coat and dissolves the hairspray underneath which makes the top coat temporarily unstable.

Gunpla special top coat showdown duration. Panel line before you apply the final top coat. In my experience acrylic coats tend to be the thinnest of the three which is great for keeping details but poor for durability. Since acrylic paints are generally water based you don t need to worry about the paint or thinner messing up your plastic.

So far i haven t had any problems except for the subject of top coats. I really can t help too much since i m new to coating things myself. Acrylic paints dry quicker than enamels but still require time to cure. Acrylic based top coat are less likely to smear.

Spray in thin layers and let dry before spraying again. Of course since gunpla top coat preferences are as diverse as gunpla models themselves the type of top coat that you ultimately decide to use is entirely up to you. This can be especially critical for gunpla builders all of those cool action poses require a lot of handling. Lacquer based top coat can be harsh on gundam markers and cause smearing.

How to repair clear coat fix 100 all types duration. Only example i can think of is mr. Sometimes top coating gunpla requires a bit more finesse with both types of finish included in the mix. Lacquer primer acrylic pre and post shade lacquer top coat.

I d like to use acrylic paints for my model and no matter where i look the only acrylic based top coat i ve seen is mr. Got too excited and ended up buying mr hobby. Mad4motors recommended for you. Been reading about using tamiya x22 and x21 clear coat and flat base but will experiment first on the proper ratio so i dont end up destroying my kit p.

Top coat is acrylic based while mr. After 30 seconds or more moderately vigorous brushing should start removing small chips of paint to reveal the base coat. Welcome to the top coat tutorial on the layman s gunpla guide top coating is an incredibly easy way to add an extra dimension to your gundam model. Unpainted kits can look great with just a nice top coat while painted kits will gain that extra umph.