To the novices of building/painting kits, maybe you know what to buy and where to buy the stuff you need, but what if you meet more problems? Ask the experts might be the fastest way, so dig in the following contents! These sites and forums may be able to help you. (ps. Please notice that…
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Painting
Paint types —Introduction for all kinds of paint http://www.scalemodelguide.com/painting-weathering/painting-guide/paint-types/ All about Paint Brushes —Information of paintbrushes’ size, shape, materials, where to buy, etc http://www.scalemodelguide.com/painting-weathering/painting-guide/all-about-paint-brushes/ How to Paint a Gundam with Brushes —Basic skills and tips for hand-painting models. http://www.perfectdesignsense.com/martinwandering/guides/brushpainting/brushpainting.html Gunpla Tutorial : Dry Brushing —Using Gundam model as and example —Gave…
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Other Techniques (Seamline Removal, Putty, Panel line, Decals…)
Learn all about Fillers & Glue —Explain the different types of gap filling materials, glues, etc. http://www.scalemodelguide.com/construction/materials/learn-gap-fillers/ http://www.scalemodelguide.com/construction/materials/learn-glue/ Techniques and Uses for Milliput putty —Using Milliput epoxy putty, but the techniques can be used with same kinds of putty. http://www.scalemodelguide.com/construction/techniques/techniques-uses-milliput-putty/ Seamline Removal —Using Gundam model as example —Suited for all plastic models.…
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Diorama/Display/Maintenance
How to Make a Diorama —Some photos and a pretty good collection of videos http://www.stormthecastle.com/mainpages/dioramas/diorama_tutorial1.htm —or you can check out their youtube playlist: http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2A46EAE25F40A25E Diorama Water Effects Tutorial Part 1&2 —An easy, fast, and cheap way to do http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IFOpc8Q6a7M http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6wtWCKsx30I How to make realistic model trees –Try it! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0YWVTWcwQLM Making Display…
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