Paint Research

Happy New Year guys, may we all have a Prosperous New Year. Before 2012 comes, I would like to share my research about Paints, specifically for Plastic painting.

There are types of paints we use in our plastic model when painting.

1. Lacquer - Alcohol Base
2. Enamel - Oil Base
3. Acrylic - Water Base

Note: Of course, you cannot mix any combination of those paints.

When painting, you should know what to paint first. In this, always remember LEA. L = Lacquer, E = Enamel, A = Acrylic. For example you wanted to do Enamel Wash in your plastic parts, of course you'll be needing a Gloss Coat on the plastic before doing the wash. Here comes the LEA method:

1. Gloss Coat = Lacquer
2. Enamel Wash = Enamel
3. Flat Coat/Gloss Coat = Acrylic

Simple Photobooth

For those who asked me about my photobooth I used in my recent Photoshoot. I am glad to show you my Workstation and Photobooth.

My Photobooth is made out of an illustration board, cut into 4 pieces and stick together using packaging tape. Actually it looks like a Quadrilateral shape from the top view. The item cost would be more or less 60PhP and you can buy the materials easily in different school supply stores near you anywhere in the world. 

The light I used is only the main light of the Room itself, I think it is a 100Watts Florescent Bulb. Just enough to light up my whole photobooth and the subject to be photographed.

Some used tracing paper, some are silk cloth as background. It depends on the availability of the things you need. 

You can also see my Markers and tools for making my GunPla on the right side of the Photobooth. On the monitor are the photo taken from the photoshoot recently.

So, that's all for now. I hope this will help you create your Photobooth just like mine. Or be more creative and do what is on your mind. Good luck guys and Love more GunPla!

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Photoshoot: Bandai MG 1/100 Gundam Astray Blue Frame Second Revise

Sorry guys, I've been busy this past few days working with my Social Security Account.

This morning, I just finished doing the photoshoot for my G-SHOT 2011 entry with my MG 1/100 Gundam Astray Blue Frame Second Revise. I'll be entering two categories, the Best Straight Built and Best Gunpla Photo. I took many pictures with various poses and angles for me to choose the best of the best. You guys can also choose for me. Just go comment on this post which is your best photo to be entered on the competition. By the way, December 31, 2011 will be the last day of submission. Here are the photos guys. ENJOY.

Gunpla Builders World Cup 2011 World Championship

Venue: Discovery Park Hong Kong 1F Sky Dome Atrium
Address: 398 Castle Peak Road, Tsuen Wan, N.T., Hong Kong

Date: December 25, 2011
Judging: 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Awarding: 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM (HKT)

Judging: The 10 Junior Course and 12 Open Course finalists will be judged at this time.
             A four-member panel composed of model magazine editors
             and Bandai judging staff will judge will judge each entry's construction, painting,
             and concept on a 10-point scale, and choose first through third place winners in
             each division

Stop Build: Bandai MG 1/100 Gundam Astray Blue Frame Second Revise

Hi guys, haven't started yet on my latest Model Kit, so many things need to prepare for the building. For now I would like to show you my Stop Building Video with my First MG Model Kit back in August 2011. It's an 1/100 MG Blue Frame Second Revise. I hope you'll like it guys.

Series: Mobile Suit Gundam SEED VS Astray

Pilot: Gai Murakumo

Armaments: "Armor Schneider" Combat Knife

                   "Armor Schneider" retractable foot combat knife

                   Tactical Arms II 

                             * Flight Mode

                             * Gatling Mode

                             * Gatling Arm

                             * Sword Mode

                             * Sword Arm Mode

Release Date: October 2009

                   

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Basic Tools and Uses

Before I start any Work-in-Progress (WIP), I would like to introduce first the Basic Tools and of-course its use.

1. Cutting Mat - prevent damaging the table when doing the cutting
2. Fine Tip Pen Markers - use for panel lining the parts for detailing
3. Refill Blades - changing the blade of the Precision Knife when it gets rusty
4. Precision Knife - cutting the excess plastic from the part taken off the runner
5. Precision Cutter - cutting the parts from the runner/sprue
6. Philip Screwdriver -  screwing some parts that needs to be screwed

Carefully cut away from the part you wanted to prevent damage on the plastic.

Welcome to my Blog

Hello guys, this is ABCbajet. I'll be showcasing you my Work-in-Progress and Reviews on my Model Kits and more of my hobby thru this blogspot. Hope that you will like it and you are welcome to comment here.

Hopefully I will start my first Work-in-Progress for my upcoming Model Kit this December.

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