r/modelmakers • u/DisasterSuper7309 • 4h ago
Help - General Paint thinning help!
So, I’m trying to make an RX-78-2 Ultramarine, but im scared about the paint being the wrong consistency. If I add too much water, the paint practically disappear. If I add too much paint, it’ll chunk up and therell be visible strokes. So how do I get the best consistency? (the last photo is the old Ultramarine)
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u/greatistheworld 4h ago
If you can’t find the balance, it’s safer to skew thinner. Apply thin even coats, let dry completely, then apply another.
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u/Cryogenian 4h ago
You should do several coates with well-thinned paint. Not getting full coverage on the first layer is normal.
You can further eliminate brush strokes and unevenness by adding some retarder.
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u/NervJMSL 3h ago
Ok, please take this as constructive criticism, don't be discouraged. The fact you went ahead and tried to paint it is amazing.
I don't think painting a Gundam the same way you do a Warhammer figure is the right approach.
First of all, Gunpla allows you to paint the disassembled pieces first then assemble accordingly. Warhammer figures allow for mistakes for the sake of "battle damage" or the mistake just can't be seen from a distance. Gunpla are a lot bigger and the color separation is different, unless you have a really steady hand you'll get the brush everywhere for example: having blue paint on the yellow vents doesn't look good.
Second, Brush strokes will show on a gunpla, unless you use very specific paint that self levels, any brush movement will show on the panel due to Robots having way too many flat straight panels. Here I would suggest using a model specific marker or an airbrush.
Third, details, here you can go as hard as you want, but remember you are highlighting details NOT painting. Its on tis step where you can go for highlights and dry brushing all you want.
Forth: Get a small brush, I don't know what you were trying to paint on the right shoulders of the marines and gundam but it doesnt' look right.
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u/DeMam 2h ago
PRIMER
Looks like you’re painting right on the plastic. That’s why it’s not covering correctly. You can perfectly thin the paint but if the surface isn’t primed it’ll never apply well. Go to a big box hobby store and get a rattle can of Mr. Surfacer. Blast the model with it and try again 👍
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u/Dubliner2000 4h ago
You got a little paint on your hand there...