How to paint Gunpla Kit SD:"Drybrush with charcoal dust"_06/09

[gundamexia95]

what is that black stuff

[ZOHtube]

...it is charcoal pencil upon an abrasive paper to produce the dust for drybrush.

[wakcedout]

well as i work on models for warhammer 40k i was wondering if you have any tips on how to get a nice glass look in windows of thigs like small vision slits on tanks any ideas anybody has for that would be great

[ZOHtube]

Mmmmh...You can use an aluminium adhesive tape or silver sticker and upon it put a transparent color (such as Tamiya X Clear).

For example, look on my web site in gallery/gundam sd/MSM-03 ACGUY.

Otherwise for led effect, there are Fluorescent paints by Mr Color. ;)

[Testingpointer1]

sir,, i am thinking about the coats,...

are varnish and satin, glossy, and matt the same?

sorry for noob questions...T_T...

[ZOHtube]

Glossy, satin or matt is the possible finish of the transparent varnish (enamel or acrylic)...So, transparent glossy, transparent satin and transparent matt (opaque).

You can choose the effect that you prefer (satin is the best middle way).

Also the same modelling paints (Tamiya, Humbrol, Revell, Mr Color etc) have two possible finishes: glossy or matt.

[Testingpointer1]

ohhh..

i see it clearly.. tnx...

maybe i just need to see some pictures of those coats to choose what i really like^_^..

tnx master zohtube^_^

[soldier4670]

Does varnish work well even without painting?

[Testingpointer1]

isnt the charcoal get wash when you hold it or after month?

[ZOHtube]

After this passage (and any other such as drybrush, weathering, washing technique), it is necessary to give an hand of transparent varnish to protect the model, otherwise not only it go away but You can't touch it with the fingers! Be careful!

[Testingpointer1]

oh i see it,..

tnx man..

so what coat shoul i use to protect my models?

[ZOHtube]

You are welcome! :)

For the coat, any brand of modelling paints has their transparent varnish (Tamiya, Humbrol, Revell and so on): glossy, satin or matt (according your taste). Otherwise it is good also a common spray can. But make some trials during the spray-painting to avoid a bad covering.

[pandadaniele]

fantastico!! quello che cercavo!!

[piccoloaversano1993]

dove l'hai presa la polverina cioe' dv hai "disegnato"un cerkio col gessetto?ke cos'e' quel coso?grz se rix

[ZOHtube]

Semplicemente una matita a carboncino sfregata su un foglietto di carta abrasiva fine, quella comune che si trova in qualsiasi ferramenta. Ciao. :)

[HaranBanjo1975]

Che tecnica "curiosa"....io da fumettista/disegnatore la uso sulle mie tavole,ma sui modellini non l'avevo mai visto e siccome mi appresto a fare i miei primi 2 (dopo tanta gavetta con le auto 1/24) Gundam vi chiedo:il pennello é inumidito o a "secco"?

[ZOHtube]

Ciao Banjo! A secco, rigorosamente a secco, altrimenti che DRYbrush sarebbe? ;)

Cmq vai sul nostro sito in Tutorial, clicca Tecniche nel menù laterale, poi scorri la pagina e clicca sul riquadro "SFUMATURE". Lì c'è spiegato tutto. :)

[soldier4670]

wow you're clever using the dust, i'll try that =)

[mokanaman]

Wow! I have been making models for almost 10 years and never seen charcoal dust used like this. Well done, you are a very skilled modeler...

[Ravagehyperkill]

Wow, I never thought charcoal pencil could be used that way, really cool!

[gibbysummerboy87]

Can i find the graphite dust in any hobby shops?

[ZOHtube]

The dust is simply produced by me! Take a charcoal pencil and rub it on abrasive paper (common sandpaper).

[gibbysummerboy87]

cool and creative..then how u make them stick?

And btw..Can u make another tutorial using darker color? For eg black color

[ZOHtube]

What??? Stick??? O_o

In the video I use a common charcoal pencil for drawing, then on the sandpaper makes the dust...

[gibbysummerboy87]

I mean the dust sticks on the model..

Btw..How do u finalize it?

Its a charcoal right? SO it might chip off if u hold it..So wats next?

[ZOHtube]

Sorry, I don't understand well what you say and this is only a section for short comments, not a faq guide. I'm not much able with english language. Btw to finalize, read the previous messages (answer to fenixz at the bottom of the page). Regards.

[BostonMacK]

So while your still working the drybrush you need a glove but after you seal it you can handle it without a problem? I do WWII armor models and I just bought by frist Gundam. it's a 1/100 master grade and I am hoping to detail and weather the heck out of it. I know the approach with all the parts of a gundam will be completely different. This vid was great man! My airbrush setup is in storage so i'm looking into alternative ways to detail on this.

[ZOHtube]

If for the drybrush you use enamel or acrylic paints, after the drying, you could also touch the model, but we dissuade, better (obligatory if you have used dust of graphite) to sprinkle a transparent varnish of protection. This technique is useful for the details, but for the color of base on ample surfaces it is always advisable to use the airbrush (or Tamiya spray cans).

Thanks, bye.

[fenixz]

If you use graphite to do shadowing for your gundam, will it smudge or fade when you touch it next time?

[ZOHtube]

Sure! After the drybrush never to touch the model without a glove!

At the end, you have to protect the model with a sprinkle of transparent varnish. ;)

[chaoschronozero]

are you using a dry brush?

[ZOHtube]

Yes! It is an alternative way. Instead of to use the enamels or acrylics colors on dry paintbrush, we use the graphite dust. It makes, above all on the white, a good shade effect. Have you ever tried it? ;)

[groennkaffe]

that is some crazy music! But informative vid for sure...

[ZOHtube]

^__^"

[chaoschronozero]

nice!, will be sure to use this.

[ZOHtube]

Thanks! Oh yes, to use the graphite dust is very useful. ;)