Garage Kit WIP

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Re: Garage Kit WIP

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it's not something I'd like to paint myself, but I'll be watching this thread for updates :)
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Re: Garage Kit WIP

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Great stuff Illusionrip, i wanted to see a wip done on this kit. Can't wait to see it finished and you seem to be enjoying them immensely, makes me want to get a move on with mine :D I have a feeling i will be spamming you with queries when i start.
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Re: Garage Kit WIP

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no probs

that's teh purpose of the thread :D
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staying tuned - it looks really interesting!

what kind of paints did you use for the bike to achieve this pearl/metallic effect?
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it's a tamiya blue metallic, and then several coat of gloss varnish...quite simple in fact
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Long time no see Mr Rip :) Very cool bike. I love these animekits, but I would never paint one. Too big :D Yours is looking good so far.
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simple or not, but it looks good.
the tamiya is not acrylic, right?
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in fact you have two range of paint in tamiya

acrylics and enamel, but i use acrylics, better drying time and less toxic when used with airbrush
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great. i prefer to work with water-based stuff. easier to use...
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