OK the acrylic paint markers i bought for a test work like a dream. I plan on that being my major paint method knowing the pros airbrush.... But I also found out walmart sells home airbrush hoods for like $80....
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You can do a lot with spray cans and just plain ol acrylic paint too. Some people even hand paint the whole gunpla which has a very unique look too. Also not that hard since the parts are all very separated already! Markers are cool I just find the tips wear out fast VS a brush.
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That said I do use metallic sharpies very often for rivets and other little details. But it'll lift off when you clean up panel liner if you don't varnish to seal it in. These little model make up sets are sweet too. Can do some easy shading without an airbrush etc.
aug 30, 2025, 12:00 am • 1 0 • view
Oh hell yeah!
aug 30, 2025, 12:18 am • 1 0 • view
If you find it isn't applying to the kit easily a matt clear coat will add just enough texture that it'll pick up great! It'll need another when you're done or it'll rub off. But that means you can also remove excess if you over do it (I use a make up sponge)
aug 30, 2025, 12:19 am • 1 0 • view
That's a good tip. Will light sanding accomplish similar?
aug 30, 2025, 12:25 am • 1 0 • view
I imagine so, but I haven't tried that. I hate sanding with all my life and simply do not do it! For nubs I just use a hobby knife to trim them down flush then use my finger nail to remove any stress marks.
aug 30, 2025, 12:41 am • 1 0 • view
Oh, interesting. I am just now getting into nub and stress mark mitigation and I find i *LOVE* my lil sanding blocks
aug 30, 2025, 12:44 am • 1 0 • view
I got a lot of adhd going on so I've kinda developed a method that's fast and "good enough". Otherwise I stall out and never finish. Biggest difference for reducing stress marks is two nipper system. A work horse nipper and then a premium single blade nipper like godhand or dspiae.
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You use the work horse ones to cut the parts out but don't cut close to the piece. Then cut again with the single blade as close as you can without gouging the part. Then a using a hobby knife just trim down the nub carefully. Very minimal stress marks this way and it's fast!
aug 30, 2025, 12:54 am • 1 0 • view
Ash is in deep
aug 29, 2025, 11:52 pm • 1 0 • view
Loving this journey for you.
aug 29, 2025, 11:47 pm • 17 0 • view
I’ve been dying to try those for Battletech minis. What brand did you go with?
aug 29, 2025, 11:41 pm • 2 0 • view
I just went to the local Michael's and bought theirs Wish it was dual tip, but if I can transfer paint from the marker to one of my fine detail brushes I'll be alright.
aug 29, 2025, 11:44 pm • 2 0 • view
Thanks! Knowing someone had good luck with a shop brand means I can test these much cheaper.
aug 29, 2025, 11:48 pm • 2 0 • view
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With some light sanding, maybe a bit of spray can topcoat, the result is probably pretty similar anyway. But I gotta caution against using cheapo spray booths if you ever decide to start using the fancy cancer-fumes chemical paints. Should be fine for acrylic, tho. Also, some pros use nail polish.
aug 29, 2025, 11:58 pm • 1 0 • view
Warhammer mini painting has had a real airbrush era but I refuse to do it
aug 30, 2025, 12:03 am • 1 0 • view
I haven't fucked with airbrushes yet but I'm keen to!
aug 29, 2025, 11:46 pm • 1 0 • view
HI, YES. I'M LISTENING!!
aug 29, 2025, 11:56 pm • 0 0 • view
No idea how they work, but it's an option if you want to keep going this hard newtype.us/p/ftTbYPISPo...
aug 30, 2025, 12:11 am • 2 0 • view
I wouldn't get the airbrushes from walmart unless you wanna be unclogging that thing every 10 minutes of painting. Also make sure it comes with an air source, you don't want a foot pump, it'll make all your airbrushing inconsistent and spattery.
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aug 29, 2025, 11:50 pm • 1 0 • view
I think @adashtra.bsky.social needs an airbrush hood
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