Kyle
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Other test was Alclad transparent red over aqua gloss (right) and 2k (left) sealed chrome. Yuck. Directions said to seal with aqua gloss...
Local store hasn't stocked the candy enamels in a year, but plenty of this stuff. Now I know why. Wish I'd had an online example to know from
Local store hasn't stocked the candy enamels in a year, but plenty of this stuff. Now I know why. Wish I'd had an online example to know from
November 16, 2025 at 6:04 PM
Other test was Alclad transparent red over aqua gloss (right) and 2k (left) sealed chrome. Yuck. Directions said to seal with aqua gloss...
Local store hasn't stocked the candy enamels in a year, but plenty of this stuff. Now I know why. Wish I'd had an online example to know from
Local store hasn't stocked the candy enamels in a year, but plenty of this stuff. Now I know why. Wish I'd had an online example to know from
Comparison of gold tint 2k clears on the left vs the GX clear orange on the right. The orange isnt too far off being a gold-ish finish on it's own.
November 16, 2025 at 5:57 PM
Comparison of gold tint 2k clears on the left vs the GX clear orange on the right. The orange isnt too far off being a gold-ish finish on it's own.
Really cool effects all over this, thanks for sharing the process!
November 9, 2025 at 11:23 PM
Really cool effects all over this, thanks for sharing the process!
lol I just let the paint do its thing. Been pretty impressed with digital armory's ultralumen and how it's worked with alclad enamels/2k clear coating
October 31, 2025 at 7:42 PM
lol I just let the paint do its thing. Been pretty impressed with digital armory's ultralumen and how it's worked with alclad enamels/2k clear coating
And from the back. Left some of the Tamiya racing blue naked in the rear binder stripes as a future reference for myself, I've ended up a big fan of this glossy deep blue.
Tamiya GX metal ends up showing through much stronger than Tamiya's metal lacquers under matte finish for me.
Tamiya GX metal ends up showing through much stronger than Tamiya's metal lacquers under matte finish for me.
October 31, 2025 at 4:39 PM
And from the back. Left some of the Tamiya racing blue naked in the rear binder stripes as a future reference for myself, I've ended up a big fan of this glossy deep blue.
Tamiya GX metal ends up showing through much stronger than Tamiya's metal lacquers under matte finish for me.
Tamiya GX metal ends up showing through much stronger than Tamiya's metal lacquers under matte finish for me.
Recording a couple extra angles.
Lot of part separation on this version, made it more relaxing to finish. I'd happily pick another up another if I came across a used one to try another deco/paint on.
Lot of part separation on this version, made it more relaxing to finish. I'd happily pick another up another if I came across a used one to try another deco/paint on.
October 31, 2025 at 4:33 PM
Recording a couple extra angles.
Lot of part separation on this version, made it more relaxing to finish. I'd happily pick another up another if I came across a used one to try another deco/paint on.
Lot of part separation on this version, made it more relaxing to finish. I'd happily pick another up another if I came across a used one to try another deco/paint on.
Side-note from same test, getting better at applying ultralumen chrome without freckles: About 13 psi, very quick passes (so fast I miss the piece occasionally lol), about 6 inches away. Like alclad chrome but even lighter.
Had to turn off the fan next to me, was affecting the spray
Had to turn off the fan next to me, was affecting the spray
October 26, 2025 at 5:13 PM
Side-note from same test, getting better at applying ultralumen chrome without freckles: About 13 psi, very quick passes (so fast I miss the piece occasionally lol), about 6 inches away. Like alclad chrome but even lighter.
Had to turn off the fan next to me, was affecting the spray
Had to turn off the fan next to me, was affecting the spray
No extra work on my end, just application of the manufacturer's recommended 4:1 clear-to-hardener mix out of an airbrush.
I've seen people mix even higher amounts of clear for extra shine, when sealing a plain chrome finish
I've seen people mix even higher amounts of clear for extra shine, when sealing a plain chrome finish
October 18, 2025 at 10:19 PM
No extra work on my end, just application of the manufacturer's recommended 4:1 clear-to-hardener mix out of an airbrush.
I've seen people mix even higher amounts of clear for extra shine, when sealing a plain chrome finish
I've seen people mix even higher amounts of clear for extra shine, when sealing a plain chrome finish
On top of the prior flaws, this was the first time I had major issues assembling after painting.
Inlaid binder pieces didnt have enough room and chipped at the top, and the cap on top of the backpack needed major shaving/clipping to even marginally fit on.
I'll have to plan a little more next time
Inlaid binder pieces didnt have enough room and chipped at the top, and the cap on top of the backpack needed major shaving/clipping to even marginally fit on.
I'll have to plan a little more next time
October 17, 2025 at 5:00 PM
On top of the prior flaws, this was the first time I had major issues assembling after painting.
Inlaid binder pieces didnt have enough room and chipped at the top, and the cap on top of the backpack needed major shaving/clipping to even marginally fit on.
I'll have to plan a little more next time
Inlaid binder pieces didnt have enough room and chipped at the top, and the cap on top of the backpack needed major shaving/clipping to even marginally fit on.
I'll have to plan a little more next time
Lol *deco
Other angles, I need more large/flat pieces to show off how the chrome actually survived the candy process.
This HG kit takes paint pretty well, no scratch or rub on anything when posing, even the arm/leg joints
Other angles, I need more large/flat pieces to show off how the chrome actually survived the candy process.
This HG kit takes paint pretty well, no scratch or rub on anything when posing, even the arm/leg joints
October 10, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Lol *deco
Other angles, I need more large/flat pieces to show off how the chrome actually survived the candy process.
This HG kit takes paint pretty well, no scratch or rub on anything when posing, even the arm/leg joints
Other angles, I need more large/flat pieces to show off how the chrome actually survived the candy process.
This HG kit takes paint pretty well, no scratch or rub on anything when posing, even the arm/leg joints
Finally all painting done on accessories, a good opportunity to test out a couple of Tamiya's metallics.
My application of the candy-chrome was heavy on the basing (too heavy/lost some details) and last coat was imperfect (ex top-front right shoulder) but a fun first test.
My application of the candy-chrome was heavy on the basing (too heavy/lost some details) and last coat was imperfect (ex top-front right shoulder) but a fun first test.
October 9, 2025 at 11:33 PM
Finally all painting done on accessories, a good opportunity to test out a couple of Tamiya's metallics.
My application of the candy-chrome was heavy on the basing (too heavy/lost some details) and last coat was imperfect (ex top-front right shoulder) but a fun first test.
My application of the candy-chrome was heavy on the basing (too heavy/lost some details) and last coat was imperfect (ex top-front right shoulder) but a fun first test.
Yes, golden god mixed into Mecha Empire's 2k gloss clear, 8 or 9 drops into 15 ml clear in this specific case
October 1, 2025 at 4:51 PM
Yes, golden god mixed into Mecha Empire's 2k gloss clear, 8 or 9 drops into 15 ml clear in this specific case