Previous post could be found here. Great weather to start a build, bright and sunny, a bit windy though. The 1/60 GN-001 Gundam Exia Build started at the chest area.
Was thinking of using the Airtex Beauti 4 Airbrush that I got from HobbyLink Japan but thumbed down on that prospect because I couldn't find any Tamiya Flat clear. Been loving the flat coat so much that this is going to be the staple for all my future builds.
After sanding with some sandpaper, in order to make scratches that the paint can cling to, next step was to wash it in a tub of water. Afterwards let it dry. Then of course I couldn't wait because I wanted to get some painting done today so I wiped it down with some tissue. In order to get rid of the water that usually gets stuck in the recesses of the parts I did the time tested technique of blasting it away with a quick blast of air from my mouth. It has to be a quick blast so that the quick movement of air dislodges the water. It helps too that I'm not a spitter *snicker* If you find this gross, you can always use the air from your air brush compressor... hehehe
Next was some TOA Plastic Primer. Ever since the paint stripping issue with my first model kit build (the Rick Dias) I never built a kit without first using a primer. Primers are formulated different from regular paint because they are designed to adhere to the surface and allow the paint the easily adhere to them. Makes you think; why don't the paint companies just design paint to adhere better? hehehe
An hour after applying the plastic primer I then proceeded to apply the Lacquer based spray can paints. Paints used where Pylox Pure White Flat, Bosny Blue, Pylox Metallic Graphite and Pylox Fire Red.
That's it for today, continue again tomorrow, weather permitting. Part IV of this build can be found here.
