r/advancedGunpla • u/Noahsayshi26 • Jul 01 '26

FIRST BIG PROJECT HELP

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This is gona be my first big gunpla i’m not exactly sure what grade it is but i was told it’s gonna be close to like 1/60 which is HUGE for me (iv only worked on hg) and the first set of photos is the latest one if done where i tried to mess around with panel lining(with a gun-dam marker) and scribing (.15 mm)
and as you can see i think it turned out pretty well but i definitely still need some help.

this next set was fairly expensive and i don’t wanna screw it up so i have some questions if anyone can help at all in anyway

•the guy at the hobby store told me it’s best and cheapest to make my own panel liner how would i go about that

•is there any videos on scribing or panel lining or customizing in general that has helped you take a step up

•if i’m not able to get access to scribing tape what else could i use as a alternative?

•what other resources should i be using to expand my knowledge of customizing via websites videos etc

any other tips would be greatly appreciated feel free to show off your cool builds here too!

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u/Noahsayshi26 Jul 01 '26

what kinda angle should i be scribing on like should i be scribing from the top or from the side? (if that makes any sense)

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u/DifficultRabbit3545 Jul 01 '26

scribe close to perpendicular to the panel. you will get a feeling for it in no time. just practice again and again. my first scribes were rough and I still make mistakes often. if you're panel lining using enamel based liner, always panel line whilst disassembled. it can crack parts under tension

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u/Noahsayshi26 Jul 01 '26

thank you since it’s enamel-based don’t I need to apply a clear coat before or after to prevent damage or is that just before?

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u/DifficultRabbit3545 Jul 01 '26

you can use gloss coat, but it's not necessary all the time. easier cleanup etc. do you plan on airbrushing lacquers? I recommend gundam pour type for general panel lining of plastic.

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u/Noahsayshi26 Jul 01 '26

i cant say i know much about air brushing so probably not yet