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    Quote Originally Posted by gamblor916 View Post
    That sounds good. The only point I would make is to use the paper just to get rid of any dust and irregularities. You wouldn't want to put more scratches on your finish (and require more work to get rid of them).
    Ahh, wise words indeed. I'm glad I asked as I would have put some elbow grease into it. Well, my hobby goodies inc. the Kosutte Gin-San arrived this morning so I can go ahead as planned and try it out on Sunday (paint will have cured by then). Will post pics then!

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    It's alive! It's aliiiiiiiiiiive! My G1 Galvatron is now fully operational once more.


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    nice results dude. he looks like brand new!!!

    what colour base coat did you end up using?
    did you go with the lacquer, enamel, or the acrylic paint?
    did you apply 10 coats like you did with the corvette?

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    Quote Originally Posted by bruticus View Post
    nice results dude. he looks like brand new!!!

    what colour base coat did you end up using?
    did you go with the lacquer, enamel, or the acrylic paint?
    did you apply 10 coats like you did with the corvette?
    Thanks mate, a lot of time and effort went into it but it was so worth it and I learnt a lot! I think the most important thing is to never rush - if you've got patience then you've won half the battle. Oh, and drinking cider + airbrushing is not a good idea I discovered (good recipe for overspraying ).

    In answer to your questions:
    a) Tamiya X-1 Black (Gloss)
    b) Enamel
    c) Yes, 10 coats of paint all up including the 2 layers of primer.

    After the paint was left to cure for a week I buffed the Gin-San into it with a $10 Dremel felt polishing wheely thing from Bunnings.

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    Nice work, it looks great!

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    Quote Originally Posted by gamblor916 View Post
    Nice work, it looks great!
    Thanks for the compliment Gamblor, much appreciated.

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    I've just tried out applying the KGS for a quick test and it looks pretty good. I've found that it's a touch on the dark side and the base coat has to be absolutely perfect though.


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    How does the KGS work? I understand its a powder? How the hell do you get such a pretty finish from powder?

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    Not sure about the magical alchemy that goes on but it's a very fine powder that sticks to everything and if you're careless it goes everywhere.
    It has to be put on a glossy dark base though I might try some tests with lighter colours.
    First apply it all over with a rag then buff it to a shine. Hard bit is actually preparing the paint to a satisfactory level. Applying KGS is the easy bit.

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