Asuka Langley Soryu maid version garage kit.
Well, that’ll be my first attempt to build a garage kit figure.
Ordered from e2046.com and a couple of weeks later “I has it”.
22 parts in total, and a simple color scheme, in my opinion, makes it very much suitable for the beginner like me.
Plenty of small pieces that I “like” to work with so much.
Prepped it, clipped the nub marks and sanded it a bit.
First and foremost concern of mine is color mixing. What exactly to choose and what proportions mix them together to achieve necessary color . Having "clear" colors adds to the problem, read that look great on figures, but how to use them, that is the question.
Another one is shading - how to gradate from one shade to another as far as using airbrush.
Looking for graphical guides with lots of illustrations.
The beginning didn’t go very well – top hair pieces over the bows weren’t casted very well, and were more like a nub marks. Had to clip them off.
With right equipment and materials, and an absolute absence of skill and knowledge I’ll barge forward. Keep an eye on the progress.
Comments and sensible suggestions are appreciated.
That looks really cute. I painted a model once at a gaming convention. It is very relaxing. I have been meaning to do more of it. Looking forward to seeing it finished.
Nice choice. I plan on doing a GK soon,they have a lot of nice GK, i really want the Chi one though.
Which one? Dark Chi? I was looking at a small one where Chi sits near a sofa.
May I suggest reading the threads at http://www.gkjapan.com
First thing, good simple first choice. I don't know your modeling level.. but, I never recommend unless you have some experience with an airbrush.. Airbrushing right away. Ya really want to get through the fundamentals of building ya first figure kit first, before.. pressuring yourself with shading, and all that other stuff. Brush painting and doing a reasonable cell shading isn't bad either.. or shading after the fact with pastels.. that works well too..
Clear colors, those really are, more for airbrushing.. and take some experience to do right.. so again not something I recommend for a first kit.
Keep it simple, enjoy the process.. Finish it. You'll learn lots and the confidence from getting your first one done will lend itself to doing your next.. and the next after that. You have to let your skills grow.
THNX, mate. Lots of great info there, have to go through.
I was painting gundams for a short while now, but that was just a first step before progressing to resin figures.
Well painting a Gundam, and a tank are similar.. but a gundam and a figure kit.. are a world apart. ^_^
There is quite a lot of good information on Gkjapan, And we're friendly people too. ^_^ If you have an airbrush and are comfortable airbrushing, then all means airbrush your kit.
I didn't noticed the one point earlier. The Color wheel is your friend. And pretty much paint wise, Acrylic is the easiest to work with, since its not toxic.. cleans up with water. But, Enamel, Lacquer.. whatever you chose.. works well. Unlike gundams, you are definately going to want to prime your kit. you'll be amazed what will jump out at you, when you get a coat of paint on there.. it'll help you locate things you miseed in the clean up and prep stage.