Jayster Gunpla Tools

Thinner

2009-07-04T08:02:00.001-07:00

There are two types of thinners in fact. One of them is for thinning your paint so that it would be too sticky(thick). The other is for washing your brushes or cleaning up the mess you made on your gunpla(or anywhere else). I only have the picture of the weaker thinner which is mean for thinning.

Retarder

2009-07-02T22:23:00.000-07:00

Retarder is used to slow down the drying process of your paint. Used to maintain texture.

Spray

2009-07-02T22:19:00.000-07:00

Color spray will give your models very nice texture and color. They're expensive and always result in wastage.(plus it stinks the place you spray). Alot of masking is required for a spray job. But the end result is great.

Panel line markers

2009-07-02T22:16:00.000-07:00

Panel lining makers will make your gunpla come to life! Gives the model kit details , usually draw along lines. Don't be afraid to make mistakes , you can always clean up with rubber eraser or your fingers.

Top coat

2009-07-02T22:14:00.000-07:00

Top coat is the finisher. After you've completed your model use top coat to seal the paint so that your sweaty hands will not make a mess of the paint job! LOL. Top coat also protects your paint job so that it will last longer.

You don't really have to use this , just keep your gunpla in a sealed and dry place.

Tape

2009-07-02T22:10:00.000-07:00

The technique is called masking. We use tape to cover the areas you do not want to mess up. You don't have to use tamiya tape , any kinda of type will do.

I don't do this nowadays. Just paint carefully , you will save more time.

Markers

2009-07-02T22:06:00.000-07:00

Markers are easy to use , can produce results but it takes time. Must do layers over layers for good results. Has limited paint angle due to its fixed and stiff marker head , unlike a brush that has a flexible head. Good for those who just started doing gunpla.

Primer

2009-07-02T21:40:00.000-07:00

Primer or surfacer is to be use , before any painting. Primer allows you to paint more smoothly. Primer also aids in covering manufacturer defects like scratch marks on the plastic.

Normally i wouldn't use this too much of a hassle.

This is the result of using primer on a SouSou Gundam Runner.

Acrylic paint

2009-07-02T21:39:00.000-07:00

There are two types of "gunpla paint" in general. Glossy type and Flat type. Glossy paint is the type that gives you the shiny smooth feel whilst Flat paint gives you the rough non shine surface.

Hobby color

My favorite! Can be applied directly. Thinner or water can be used to dilute the paint. The best part is it comes in many colors! Glossy or Flat you gotta get em all! LOL.(they're pretty cheap too)

Tamiya color

Tamiya colors are bigger in bottle , their flat colors works like a charm , but their glossy ones peel like onions!

Gundam color

And finally theres Gundam Color! this produces the best results , nice texture , easy to apply. But.. can be a hassle and it stinks like hell. You got to add retarder & thinner to maintain its texture. Not my 1st choice for paint.

Basic Tools

2009-07-02T21:37:00.000-07:00

Toothpick

Toothpicks are used for stirring the paint that the stuff inside are well mixed. If you paint directly from the bottle like i do. I helps to stick a toothpick in there , stir it now and then to prevent it from drying up.

Bottle

Any bottle! Well , this is a must. Bottle filled with water to wash your brushes when you're done.

Brush

I use 3 different sizes of brush. The fine brush is good for painting tiny parts such as eyes for your HG1/144 models or sangokuden models. Medium and large brushes are for larger surface(duh) lol.

Tissue paper

Tissue paper for wiping your sweat after a long day of building gunpla! LOL ofcos not my friends. Tissue paper are used to dry your brushes after you've washed them , so that you may continue to use them. You don't want wet brushes to dilute your paint.

Rubber eraser

Rubber eraser is for cleaning up your panel line mess.

Tamiya scissors

The blades are thin , they're good for cutting out gunplas from their runners.

Blue tack

Blue tack is good for holding pieces together for painting , it can be used to hold pieces to be left for dying too. One of my most important tool in painting ^^

Newspaper

To understand worldly affairs before we begin our gunpla! LOL , duh. Newspaper are to be spread out before we begin painting to prevent the paint from destroying our beloved tables and floors.

Sandpaper

Sandpaper is for removing rough edges. I often use sandpaper to thin the handle of my weapons before painting them , so that they would fit better after painting.

Tool Page

2009-07-02T21:34:00.000-07:00

Hi all welcome to my tool page. Here i will describe all the tools i use for my gundam. These may not be accurate , just what i use and how i use them. Click on the links to read more. You don't need everything on the list to paint your gunpla. Basically i only use acrylic paint and basic tools. Its not the tools that your gunpla nice looking =)

Primer
Markers
Panel line markers
Acrylic paint
Retarder
Spray
Basic Tools
Top coat
Tape
Thinner