What can I use for panel lining Gundam?

Can I use acrylic paint for panel lining?

A panel line wash differs from regular panel lining because it isn't done with a marker. You use paint and a paintbrush to apply these panel lines. You also use acrylic or enamel paint (instead of the oil-based paint in a Gunpla Marker) to make sure it adheres to your painted model without damage or fading.

What can I use instead of Gundam markers?

When it comes to doing detail lines Sakura makes a fantastic alternative to Gundam Markers. Their line of Pigma Micron pens are available in several colors and in various sizes. The only two sizes you should really need are 005, .

What kind of paint is Gundam Marker?

Collection Item: The marker for painting uses smooth, alcohol-type paints in good vibrant colors, with a flat core pen point that is capable of painting everything from big open surfaces to tiny parts.

Does acrylic paint thinner work on enamel?

Enamel is next, and you should only use enamel or acrylic on top. Only acrylics should be painted on acrylic painted areas. So if your paints are lacquer based, you use lacquer thinner, and enamel thinner with enamel paint.

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Do you Panel line after painting?

Yes. It's always a good idea to panel line. Hit the kit with clear coat after painting, then go to town. I prefer using an enamel wash to panel line, as it's easy to clean up and lighter fluid doesn't damage an acrylic clear coat.

What is enamel thinner?

Thinners. With a special blend of solvents, Enamel Thinner No. 1, is a general purpose thinner and cleaner you can use with one-part paints and varnishes, except antifouling.

Is Gundam Marker good for panel lining?

The brown Gundam Marker is best for simulating rust in some of your panel lines. It also goes well with red and yellow armour parts.

Should I panel line Gunpla?

One of the easiest ways to make your Gunpla look nicer—with relatively little effort—is panel lining. Panel lining is the process of drawing fine lines around the detailing of model parts. It is one of the simplest things you can do to really make your Gunpla pop.

Should I clear coat before panel lining?

You need to do a gloss clear coat over your paint. This does two things. First it protects your Paint frome the panel line. Second the gloss coat helps the panel line flow more evenly in the panel and it makes cleaning up the panel easier.

What kind of paint do you use on panel liners?

Panel lines are painted with paint and a paintbrush. As well as acrylic or enamel paint (instead of the oil-based paint in a Gunpla Marker), you should also use a primer to ensure that your model adheres to it without fading or damage.

What can I thin acrylic enamel?

There are two choices for thinning acrylic paint: water or acrylic medium. Water breaks down the binder in acrylic, thinning the paint so that it looks like watercolor and allows it to sink into the surface, resulting in a matte finish.

What can I use to thin enamel paint?

Methylated spirits, white spirits, turpentine, mineral spirits, acetone, lacquer thinner, and rubbing alcohol are the best enamel paint thinners.

Can I use acetone to thin paint?

Acetone nail polish remover can be used to thin paint or clean up spatters and spills. Most nail polish removers have acetone as a primary active ingredient. Acetone is a powerful solvent for both oil-based and latex-based paint, and can be used to remove uncured paint from a wide variety of surfaces.

Does Hobby Lobby have Gundam markers?

Ultra Fine Gundam Markers - 6 Piece Set | Hobby Lobby | 2154078.

Are Gundam paint markers good?

For those of us who like to work on Gundam kits but aren't heavily invested in model painting, these markers are absolutely great. They're paint markers and not ink markers, so you're actually painting the kits.