1 VF-1 2NV Posted January 21, 2004 Share Posted January 21, 2004 Ok. I need some pointers. I want to recolor my 1/60 roy strike into hikaru's stirke and a max strike. I also want to recolor my 1/48 hikaru vf-1a into a 1/48 kakizaki vf-1a. Which paint will do the job? What tape do i need to mask off areas? Is it necessary to take apart the valk? etc, etc.... Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Godzilla Posted February 13, 2004 Share Posted February 13, 2004 Ok. I need some pointers. I want to recolor my 1/60 roy strike into hikaru's stirke and a max strike. I also want to recolor my 1/48 hikaru vf-1a into a 1/48 kakizaki vf-1a.Which paint will do the job? What tape do i need to mask off areas? Is it necessary to take apart the valk? etc, etc.... Thanks! I was thinking of doing that. I am seeking advice as well but I see you got no replys. Actually I was going to take VF-1S head and paint as a max and attach it to the Max VF-1A. Then make a VF-1S body w/ max head into kakizaki vf-1a. Anybody? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mslz22 Posted February 14, 2004 Share Posted February 14, 2004 For a simple custom like changing the accent color (yellow to red, blue etc) I would just carefully mask off the parts of the valk you do not want to paint and use a good (and flat if possible) enamel paint from a spray can or if you are really careful, brush on. For both use multiple thin coats. For the heatsheild on the 1/48, I've (on all my customs) sanded off the paint starting with a 600 grit paper and worked up to 2000 grit, from there polish by hand with a compound, dip in future, add decal (skull or otherwise) future again, let dry for a few days and paint the backside only. Hope this helps..... mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Godzilla Posted February 17, 2004 Share Posted February 17, 2004 For a simple custom like changing the accent color (yellow to red, blue etc) I would just carefully mask off the parts of the valk you do not want to paint and use a good (and flat if possible) enamel paint from a spray can or if you are really careful, brush on. For both use multiple thin coats. For the heatsheild on the 1/48, I've (on all my customs) sanded off the paint starting with a 600 grit paper and worked up to 2000 grit, from there polish by hand with a compound, dip in future, add decal (skull or otherwise) future again, let dry for a few days and paint the backside only. Hope this helps.....mike I assume testers paint is fine? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mslz22 Posted February 17, 2004 Share Posted February 17, 2004 yep but i would make it the model master line, not the little jars Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Godzilla Posted February 18, 2004 Share Posted February 18, 2004 Thanks. BTW, would regular blue and green paint be fine? Or do I need a real specific color. Sorry for the questions. I really appreciate the advice you are giving. It is giving me a lot of ideas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mechaninac Posted February 18, 2004 Share Posted February 18, 2004 For those skilled with airbrushes, I believe that Testor's Model Masters Cobalt Blue is a very close match to the blue used on the 1/48 Max 1A and Intermediate Blue (available in a spray can) is a dead ringer for the Low Vis' accents. Can anyone post other close or exact color matches? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mslz22 Posted February 19, 2004 Share Posted February 19, 2004 I don't know any exact codes, when i did my 1/60 kakasaki i just got a basic green and mixed it with flat white until i got the color i wanted. test it first because it may dry a bit different than the color it is when its wet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Godzilla Posted February 19, 2004 Share Posted February 19, 2004 I don't know any exact codes, when i did my 1/60 kakasaki i just got a basic green and mixed it with flat white until i got the color i wanted. test it first because it may dry a bit different than the color it is when its wet. Thanks mslz22. Now I will just need to get the VF-1S Hikaru from Kevin and try it out. But I have to find time to do this... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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