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.
Random nice weather day let me squeeze in a morning test on some Mr Color GX clear orange.
Works over the ultralumen chrome with 2k gloss black base, with or without a 2k clear seal. Failure with a Tamiya lacquer gloss black base.
Glad my local shop had one jar to confirm before ordering online
Works over the ultralumen chrome with 2k gloss black base, with or without a 2k clear seal. Failure with a Tamiya lacquer gloss black base.
Glad my local shop had one jar to confirm before ordering online
November 16, 2025 at 5:53 PM
Random nice weather day let me squeeze in a morning test on some Mr Color GX clear orange.
Works over the ultralumen chrome with 2k gloss black base, with or without a 2k clear seal. Failure with a Tamiya lacquer gloss black base.
Glad my local shop had one jar to confirm before ordering online
Works over the ultralumen chrome with 2k gloss black base, with or without a 2k clear seal. Failure with a Tamiya lacquer gloss black base.
Glad my local shop had one jar to confirm before ordering online
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.
Quick comp shot of the original vs revive HG Qubeley while I don't have the shoulder pieces on for one of them, allowing for side by side.
I hadn't noticed the newer version being larger/taller until now
I hadn't noticed the newer version being larger/taller until now
October 26, 2025 at 9:42 PM
Quick comp shot of the original vs revive HG Qubeley while I don't have the shoulder pieces on for one of them, allowing for side by side.
I hadn't noticed the newer version being larger/taller until now
I hadn't noticed the newer version being larger/taller until now
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
Results of Digital Armory's golden god 2k tint over some ultralumen test spoons, somewhat haphazardly applied at the same time as a kit a month ago
Approx amounts in drops/ml: None, 0.1, 0.5, 1, 1.5, 2
Gonna find a case to use the richer 2+ dr/ml tone in a trim in the future, I like that color
Approx amounts in drops/ml: None, 0.1, 0.5, 1, 1.5, 2
Gonna find a case to use the richer 2+ dr/ml tone in a trim in the future, I like that color
October 26, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Results of Digital Armory's golden god 2k tint over some ultralumen test spoons, somewhat haphazardly applied at the same time as a kit a month ago
Approx amounts in drops/ml: None, 0.1, 0.5, 1, 1.5, 2
Gonna find a case to use the richer 2+ dr/ml tone in a trim in the future, I like that color
Approx amounts in drops/ml: None, 0.1, 0.5, 1, 1.5, 2
Gonna find a case to use the richer 2+ dr/ml tone in a trim in the future, I like that color
HG Qubeley MK-II gloss deco.
First test-shot for applying candy enamel and 2k on a larger medium. Rough outcome but good learning experience.
Arms remind me I need to find some acrylic/enamel primary colors to mix for non-black/gray panel lining, would have liked to add more red
#gunpla #gundam
First test-shot for applying candy enamel and 2k on a larger medium. Rough outcome but good learning experience.
Arms remind me I need to find some acrylic/enamel primary colors to mix for non-black/gray panel lining, would have liked to add more red
#gunpla #gundam
October 24, 2025 at 5:28 PM
Appreciate when details like eyes are raised up, all I have to do is put a small square of tape over them and the background spray finds the edges without issue. One mark in favor of the revive Qubeley over the earlier HG version in my opinion.
October 21, 2025 at 11:29 PM
Appreciate when details like eyes are raised up, all I have to do is put a small square of tape over them and the background spray finds the edges without issue. One mark in favor of the revive Qubeley over the earlier HG version in my opinion.
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.
Qubeley gold-ification complete.
Separated upper and lower parts in the two-round application just in case the mixing was slightly different between batches, seems I didnt need to worry though
Separated upper and lower parts in the two-round application just in case the mixing was slightly different between batches, seems I didnt need to worry though
October 1, 2025 at 4:29 PM
Qubeley gold-ification complete.
Separated upper and lower parts in the two-round application just in case the mixing was slightly different between batches, seems I didnt need to worry though
Separated upper and lower parts in the two-round application just in case the mixing was slightly different between batches, seems I didnt need to worry though
Work in progress, part one of this "golden god" 2k tint I'm testing. So far not bad, getting the reflective gold I want.
Its expensive up front ($20!) but getting an ounce of something that is used in tiny drops probably means I'll never run out. Hope to find a smaller sample pack of other colors
Its expensive up front ($20!) but getting an ounce of something that is used in tiny drops probably means I'll never run out. Hope to find a smaller sample pack of other colors
September 30, 2025 at 2:21 AM
Work in progress, part one of this "golden god" 2k tint I'm testing. So far not bad, getting the reflective gold I want.
Its expensive up front ($20!) but getting an ounce of something that is used in tiny drops probably means I'll never run out. Hope to find a smaller sample pack of other colors
Its expensive up front ($20!) but getting an ounce of something that is used in tiny drops probably means I'll never run out. Hope to find a smaller sample pack of other colors
Legs pieces don't have as many flaws as the other, wish I'd been able to pull off the whole thing at this level.
September 27, 2025 at 12:54 AM
Legs pieces don't have as many flaws as the other, wish I'd been able to pull off the whole thing at this level.
Red Hyaku Shiki right about at end-of-Zeta-Gundam completeness level
September 22, 2025 at 12:36 AM
Red Hyaku Shiki right about at end-of-Zeta-Gundam completeness level
Naturally, as one test goes well I have to absolutely eat shit on another to balance things out
-Bits of paper towel from a lazy clean job
-Bandai decals failed bad, maybe 10 hours not enough dry time?
-2k pulled the enamel further from the edges in this case. First time I've seen this result
-Bits of paper towel from a lazy clean job
-Bandai decals failed bad, maybe 10 hours not enough dry time?
-2k pulled the enamel further from the edges in this case. First time I've seen this result
September 20, 2025 at 8:49 PM
Naturally, as one test goes well I have to absolutely eat shit on another to balance things out
-Bits of paper towel from a lazy clean job
-Bandai decals failed bad, maybe 10 hours not enough dry time?
-2k pulled the enamel further from the edges in this case. First time I've seen this result
-Bits of paper towel from a lazy clean job
-Bandai decals failed bad, maybe 10 hours not enough dry time?
-2k pulled the enamel further from the edges in this case. First time I've seen this result
Enough done to get a good idea of the tamiya Metallic Black and Gun Metal scheme against the red.
September 20, 2025 at 8:38 PM
Enough done to get a good idea of the tamiya Metallic Black and Gun Metal scheme against the red.
2k cleared, now these get to wait and dry out while all the other stuff all gets painted up.
Sticker decal wasn'texactly hidden by the clear, but not terrible, OK from strait-on perspective now.
Sticker decal wasn'texactly hidden by the clear, but not terrible, OK from strait-on perspective now.
September 17, 2025 at 11:05 PM
2k cleared, now these get to wait and dry out while all the other stuff all gets painted up.
Sticker decal wasn'texactly hidden by the clear, but not terrible, OK from strait-on perspective now.
Sticker decal wasn'texactly hidden by the clear, but not terrible, OK from strait-on perspective now.
Alclad electric blue over ultralumen chrome on medium-to-large parts shows a gradient of coverage around lines/edges.
Not that I dislike the result, maybe a slower layering will give me even coverage
Not that I dislike the result, maybe a slower layering will give me even coverage
September 13, 2025 at 11:53 PM
Alclad electric blue over ultralumen chrome on medium-to-large parts shows a gradient of coverage around lines/edges.
Not that I dislike the result, maybe a slower layering will give me even coverage
Not that I dislike the result, maybe a slower layering will give me even coverage