Just a warning about the Tamiya Panel Line Accent: the paint used in it is enamel based, so if you use it on raw, unpainted polystyrene it can react with the plastic and make it brittle and prone to cracking
I use a dry q-tip to clean up my panel lines. It gives the color more volume and definition I feel. Gives the lines a little bit of gradient and makes the kit look shaded. Gundam Markers are really the best tool for panel lining imo
Hi there Kiko! Thanks for putting this video up. Although I'm not a Gundam builder,more of a Scale Model Armor/Vehicles & a Model Railroader..I learnt HEAPS from your tutorial. Love learning new stuff..kinda like you I guess. Thanks again. 😊👍
This video is nice and helpful, especially for me cause im just starting to build and collect a gunpla. I just built my first gunpla and I have to do this to my gunpla now.
I found this while searching for Gunpla panel lining tips and this rocks!! Very informative, clean, and the use of two angles is very smart. Great work!
Great video! A small warning though on the use of Tamiya Panel Line Accent Color products, since these are enamels, they tend to break down plastic and cause hairline cracks. This could cause thin plastic especially on joints and parts held under pressure to break. Happened consistently to the kits I built recently. After asking for advice on r/gunpla, I have been told to coat the plastic with some clear coat first before applying the panel lines :)
Yeah of you apply to much or use wrong thinner that could happen, i will first gloss coating if i was going to paint it, but i will jist fo panel line.
oh the panel line pens? yeah! honestly if you find a thin enough pen you can totally use those as well you don't have to use the gundam pens, probably best you don't use a sharpie though!
I would a avoid sharpies though, the ink usually bleeds through paint if used underneath base coat for pre-shading. It generally reacts badly. Great video btw, I love the comic pen idea. 😎
Tamiya needs to make an Arcrylic panel liner! I tried to panel line a model after I primed it with an Arcylic white primer and it literally ran into my paint, and the lines became very light and my white primer was patchy grey.
broderp it's because a primer is not smooth so paint sticks to it better.You should use a gloss clear clear coat over the base coat then do paneling.After the paneling is done, use dull coat clear .If your clear is acrylic then for your paneling should be done in enamel and the other way around if clear is enamel!
@Kiko Daily ah sorry to hear that hope things get better soon. But thank you for the gunpla videos that you have done, I am looking to start out on my first kits and super nervous about doing the panel lining so the vids really helped a lot ! I bought myself a high grade kit along with some gundam markers both the pouring and the fine point ones and gonna try out the techniques! : So I hope it means something to hear that you helped someone out there and we like your vids !
I've noticed that if u zoom in on photos of pro builds the panel lines are very clean.i have not been able to reproduce this.i use a combination of tamya panel line accent colors and Gundam markers.also there is a Gundam marker that works just like the tamya accents
yeah i was wondering about the same thing. I'm wondering if their paint is a little bit more thicker than the normal panel line wash or if they panel line the area multiple times. they are definitely way more cleaner. If you find out how please let me know! i would love to see how they do it so well.
Are you applying the Tamiya panel line color on top of a painted surface? or is it just the top coat spray? Just want to clarify. I haven't done panel lining on top of painted surfaces so i'm unsure what works on it. I heard lighter fluid may be better for painted surfaces. For straight builds I use the leveling thinner to clean off the panel line. I would definitely test it out on a surface for testing before using it on your kit. Let me know what works though!
I have a problem when cleaning up the lines to much gets removed and then I have to do it over.no big deal but it's time consuming.if anyone has any advice I would appreciate it.thanks
how are you cleaning up the lines? if you are using thinner try to wipe some of the excess off so it's not that wet and it's barely there and that should help not erase too much off.
Have a question im new to gunpla I've done 3 MGs so far MG ew epyon 2011 the horrid ew wing zero from 2004 and the new 2020 mg kyrios . So I've used panel lining on both zero and epyon i bought doubles and it seems to have ruined them completly using panel line accent paint from tamiya. Read it was enamel based so I used enamel thinner from testors ( bought it from gundam planet), on zeros head and it started to crumble into pieces. Used the method that was shown here as well. I tried it on epyons wings and its now faded out. Not sure but i am scared to use the panel line accents now.
Did you add additional thinner to the panel line accent paint? or are you using that to clean it up? I use Mr. Hobby thinner not sure if the thinner you are using is too strong? When I use thinner to clean up the lines i actually keep it lightly damped if i have too much on the qtip i soak it up in a tissue first before lightly going over the lines. do you wipe away the panel line paint right after it dries or do you keep it on? I have heard horror stories about making plastic brittle but i have been using it for 4 years now and i never really had an issue with it. Epyon's color is pretty dark so having it being faded isn't really surprising. I feel the panel line accent black isn't really visible on red colors for some reason. (instagram.com/p/CARQSOBjFbR/? image of my epyon). If you feel like it's too faded you can add another layer on top, definitely shake the container more as well. Not sure if any of this helps :(. Also to keep it from fading after you have your wings dried and done, top coat it. I should be streaming on twitch soon of me panel lining the Kryios sometime maybe next week if you wanted to see how i do it on my end. Just follow my instagram (if you haven't already) and i'll announce the time (instagram.com/kiko.daily)
@@KikoDaily thanks i will try it. I am using it on my wifes deathscythe hell and it doesnt fade out as much. We are very new to this. Quick question though, i bought a 2nd epyon but am holding off. My new obsession is the new 00 models kyrios so i will try to watch that. I actually REALLY like panel lining alot, irs relaxing using the accent, just a noob with this so ill try the thinner.
In the video i am using thinner, but i have heard you can use lighter fluid to do so as well. I think the lighter fluid is more for painted surfaces since thinner is a bit harsher
@@KikoDaily thanks! I'm tryna look for an alternative to the tamiya x20 cause it's really difficult to find a bottle of it where I'm from. Stocks run out really fast. Ò w Ó
@@INeedTheShiet yea you can definitely try lighter fluid and wee, i would test it on a test gundam or maybe even the plastic you throw away just to be safe
if you do not plan on painting you can do it on bare plastic, if you paint it though you will need a top coat for it to flow smoother because paint has some grit. so if you are just doing a straight build using it on straight plastic works and works well since it just glides into the lines
@@Pham-Bao-Hoa i haven't had the issue but i did hear not to leave the excess for too long, also when using thinner to wipe the excess off don't have it super wet blot some out of a paper towel before cleaning. I have heard it could make the plastic brittle if you do some excessive thinning. I however never really had an issue
@@KikoDaily Yeah I just used accent color on my PG Unicorn last week before even reading about it breaking plastic. I was pretty worried after. Even left it on for couple of days before cleaning the excess. :) I really hope it will not ruin the model later in the future when I least expect it. :D
i dont know why i see so easy for you to get rid of exces but on me omg....i need to put much preasure to take off exces paint hahahaha.... im using x20 i think tamiya thinner
I use the Mr. Hobby Thinner not sure if that makes any difference tbh, i think it depends on the panel line paint maybe? the q-tip is pretty dry by the time i work at it. I think it's really dependent on a lot of things :)
Having problems with my painting, I use Tamiya spray cans almost every time I get separation little dots where paint will not flow. I primer,sand and wash,not sure what I'm doing wrong.
Are you spraying really light coats per time? I know i have issues when i spray too heavily. I haven't really had much luck with spray cans to be honest
depends on if you painted or not. If you have painted your model you have to topcoat with a gloss then panel line then topcoat again (either gloss if you like it gloss or matte). If you have not painted anything then you can do it before topcoating
If you apply a topcoat prior to panel line accenting, does it matter which kind of paint you used to paint the model? I used Rust-Oleum spray paint and it’s not acrylic. I’m not sure if it’s actually enamel or lacquer. I just bought cans of gloss clear coat and matte clear coat yesterday. I am dying to use some Tamiya panel line accent but I’m freaked out over the possibility of ruining a kit that I’ve spent literally 6 months on!
I haven't used lighter fluid myself, but from what i have heard you can use lighter fluid. I would try it on a kit you don't mind testing it out on first.
Honestly anywhere you would want to. I'm a bit OCD so i panel line every line and groove i see. That's the great thing about panel lining and gunpla in general. Panel line where you think it would look good.
It dries relatively fast if you are using the tamiya panel line. So once you see it dry out you should do it then, normal ly i would do 1 piece then start wiping off from where i started first. If you leave it on without wiping it it could leave a stain so jist be careful with it
if it's the thicker marker that you press for paint to come out it won't work with an eraser, so you will need to use paint thinner to get rid of it, but if you are using the thin ones used for panel lining then you should be able to use an eraser for those.
@@joejoestar2198 hmm i never actually tried that before unfortunately, i rarely use gundam markers. if you wanted to see if i works i would try it on the other side of a piece or a gundam you don't really care about. Let us know the results!
As a newbie to panel line accenting, I’m curious how you would load a toothpick. Wouldn’t the wood quickly absorb the color before it could be applied?
I’m curious about the results of the toothpick vs the PLA. Wouldn’t it be harder to get a consistent application with a tp when the capillary action that the PLA utilizes seems so uniform? Not dissing your method, just questioning how that works if you have to constantly reload the tp? Is it a blotting application or more of a dragging the tip of the tp in the grooves? Got a vid to share? I always enjoy picking up a new technique!
Just a warning about the Tamiya Panel Line Accent: the paint used in it is enamel based, so if you use it on raw, unpainted polystyrene it can react with the plastic and make it brittle and prone to cracking
Yup happened to my epyon
So topcoat with tamiya spray before applying the panel line accent and you'll be golden. I've been doing this for a while after I learnt my lesson.
@Quique Cruz top coat with a matt spray like a MR.Hobby ?
@@jayashanperera3648 Gloss is preferred for better running of the panel line accent and easier clean up, after that, yeah flat or satin.
@@quiquecruz2890 ohhh i think i will stick to fine tip markers 😅
I use a dry q-tip to clean up my panel lines. It gives the color more volume and definition I feel. Gives the lines a little bit of gradient and makes the kit look shaded. Gundam Markers are really the best tool for panel lining imo
I have the light grey color hard to use it unless I'm doing something in the snow
Thanks so much for the tips! I enjoy the "pen" method, tomorrow I try it. Greetins from Brazil!
Hi there Kiko! Thanks for putting this video up. Although I'm not a Gundam builder,more of a Scale Model Armor/Vehicles & a Model Railroader..I learnt HEAPS from your tutorial.
Love learning new stuff..kinda like you I guess.
Thanks again. 😊👍
No problem!! glad you were able to find my video useful! Hopefully i'll be able to do more of these :)
This video is nice and helpful, especially for me cause im just starting to build and collect a gunpla. I just built my first gunpla and I have to do this to my gunpla now.
Welcome to the gunpla realm! Thank you for letting me know it that it's helpful :)
the best panel lining video I've seen sad you don't have more videos
I found this while searching for Gunpla panel lining tips and this rocks!! Very informative, clean, and the use of two angles is very smart. Great work!
Thank you so much!! glad you enjoyed it :)
Best tutorial i’ve ever seen. Thank you 👍
The Tamiya panel line paint made my plastic shatter.
bummer! i haven't had an issue with it atm, maybe another method will make the plastic not as brittle for you
Thanks CZcams algorithm for recommending me this knowing I’ve been looking for panel lining techniques.
hopefully it helped you some!!
Excellent tutorial!!
That is the most clean, clear, understable, well montage. For a rookie like me, it's the pinnacle!!!.Bravo! Subscribing !
thank you!! glad you find it helpful!
I really like how you explain the process, you get a subscriber. I’m new and on my 3rd gundam RG Dynames, I’m addicted. Thankyou for the pointers
No problem! Welcome to the gundum crew!
one of the best panel lining video i'v seen. great work keep it up.
Thank you!!
Great video! A small warning though on the use of Tamiya Panel Line Accent Color products, since these are enamels, they tend to break down plastic and cause hairline cracks. This could cause thin plastic especially on joints and parts held under pressure to break. Happened consistently to the kits I built recently. After asking for advice on r/gunpla, I have been told to coat the plastic with some clear coat first before applying the panel lines :)
Ryan Samuel Dimaunahan thanks for the warning!
That's strange perhaps due to how you are using it, I have been on that for tons of mg kits and nothing happens.
Yeah of you apply to much or use wrong thinner that could happen, i will first gloss coating if i was going to paint it, but i will jist fo panel line.
One method is using a Gundam marker pour type it's just a touch on the panel line and it'll flow through.
im a gundam builder, and im planning to do some painting on my gunpla's.
Thank you for the share that will help thank you
I didn't even know the pens existed :o that's super nice, I just wish they came in more colors
oh the panel line pens? yeah! honestly if you find a thin enough pen you can totally use those as well you don't have to use the gundam pens, probably best you don't use a sharpie though!
@@KikoDaily I just ordered some on amazon, I'm so excited, I'm really thankful you showed them.
@@matthewvalentyn751 Yep no problem! glad you were able to find the video useful :)
I would a avoid sharpies though, the ink usually bleeds through paint if used underneath base coat for pre-shading. It generally reacts badly. Great video btw, I love the comic pen idea. 😎
Thanks!!
Tamiya needs to make an Arcrylic panel liner! I tried to panel line a model after I primed it with an Arcylic white primer and it literally ran into my paint, and the lines became very light and my white primer was patchy grey.
broderp it's because a primer is not smooth so paint sticks to it better.You should use a gloss clear clear coat over the base coat then do paneling.After the paneling is done, use dull coat clear .If your clear is acrylic then for your paneling should be done in enamel and the other way around if clear is enamel!
Thank u I am panel lining my rg unicorn now:D
Pretty great information and comparison example. Thank you. :D
Thank you!
Great video this will help me with my SD build. You also earned a new sub.😊
Thank you!
Great vid
Thanks
Please do more videos.
I haven't had the time or resources, but hopefully beginning of next year
Thanks this was very helpful I don’t build gundam but I build jets and tanks and this is helpful
Your welcome!!
Great video!thank you
thanks!!
I believe you covered everything, sweet lady. Great advice and tips as always.
Glad to be of help!
Good content! Keep it up!
oh no i wish these gunpla videos were updated :( it was very informing
Hoping to get back into it soon! Been on a large depressional slump so haven't been able to do any videos :(
@Kiko Daily ah sorry to hear that hope things get better soon. But thank you for the gunpla videos that you have done, I am looking to start out on my first kits and super nervous about doing the panel lining so the vids really helped a lot ! I bought myself a high grade kit along with some gundam markers both the pouring and the fine point ones and gonna try out the techniques! : So I hope it means something to hear that you helped someone out there and we like your vids !
@@forgetpanda no problem! Glad it helped! Good luck on your first build! And welcome to the gunpla world :)
Kiko Daily thanks ! Lol the Gundam markers are really messy it’s pretty hard to do indented gaps with the pour markers
snowman marker user here :D lol ........ nice vid btw :D
nice! Thank You :) how do you like using those markers?
just like gundam marker, not sure it's safe for plastic but it absolutely cheaper than gundam marker :D ...... cheerss :D
i'm pretty sure it will be fine, pretty cool though :) Thank you for letting us know!
ComicPen should create more thinner line unlike shown in the demo.
Your new subscriber. Love from indonesia
Hello from Indonesia too
I've noticed that if u zoom in on photos of pro builds the panel lines are very clean.i have not been able to reproduce this.i use a combination of tamya panel line accent colors and Gundam markers.also there is a Gundam marker that works just like the tamya accents
yeah i was wondering about the same thing. I'm wondering if their paint is a little bit more thicker than the normal panel line wash or if they panel line the area multiple times. they are definitely way more cleaner. If you find out how please let me know! i would love to see how they do it so well.
for Tamiya panel line color, what thinner I can use to clean it without damage my top coat? I am using Mr color and leveling thinner for my top coat.
Are you applying the Tamiya panel line color on top of a painted surface? or is it just the top coat spray? Just want to clarify. I haven't done panel lining on top of painted surfaces so i'm unsure what works on it. I heard lighter fluid may be better for painted surfaces. For straight builds I use the leveling thinner to clean off the panel line. I would definitely test it out on a surface for testing before using it on your kit. Let me know what works though!
I have a problem when cleaning up the lines to much gets removed and then I have to do it over.no big deal but it's time consuming.if anyone has any advice I would appreciate it.thanks
how are you cleaning up the lines? if you are using thinner try to wipe some of the excess off so it's not that wet and it's barely there and that should help not erase too much off.
Have a question im new to gunpla I've done 3 MGs so far MG ew epyon 2011 the horrid ew wing zero from 2004 and the new 2020 mg kyrios . So I've used panel lining on both zero and epyon i bought doubles and it seems to have ruined them completly using panel line accent paint from tamiya. Read it was enamel based so I used enamel thinner from testors ( bought it from gundam planet), on zeros head and it started to crumble into pieces. Used the method that was shown here as well. I tried it on epyons wings and its now faded out. Not sure but i am scared to use the panel line accents now.
Did you add additional thinner to the panel line accent paint? or are you using that to clean it up? I use Mr. Hobby thinner not sure if the thinner you are using is too strong? When I use thinner to clean up the lines i actually keep it lightly damped if i have too much on the qtip i soak it up in a tissue first before lightly going over the lines. do you wipe away the panel line paint right after it dries or do you keep it on? I have heard horror stories about making plastic brittle but i have been using it for 4 years now and i never really had an issue with it. Epyon's color is pretty dark so having it being faded isn't really surprising. I feel the panel line accent black isn't really visible on red colors for some reason. (instagram.com/p/CARQSOBjFbR/? image of my epyon). If you feel like it's too faded you can add another layer on top, definitely shake the container more as well. Not sure if any of this helps :(. Also to keep it from fading after you have your wings dried and done, top coat it. I should be streaming on twitch soon of me panel lining the Kryios sometime maybe next week if you wanted to see how i do it on my end. Just follow my instagram (if you haven't already) and i'll announce the time (instagram.com/kiko.daily)
newtypehq.com/products/mr-color-thinner-400ml-t104 this thinner specifically from Mr hobby
@@KikoDaily thanks i will try it. I am using it on my wifes deathscythe hell and it doesnt fade out as much. We are very new to this. Quick question though, i bought a 2nd epyon but am holding off. My new obsession is the new 00 models kyrios so i will try to watch that. I actually REALLY like panel lining alot, irs relaxing using the accent, just a noob with this so ill try the thinner.
Subscribed too thanks for reply. We need dire help lol
Do more videos!!!
Are you using lighter fluid to remove the panel accent color?
In the video i am using thinner, but i have heard you can use lighter fluid to do so as well. I think the lighter fluid is more for painted surfaces since thinner is a bit harsher
@@KikoDaily thanks! I'm tryna look for an alternative to the tamiya x20 cause it's really difficult to find a bottle of it where I'm from. Stocks run out really fast. Ò w Ó
@@INeedTheShiet yea you can definitely try lighter fluid and wee, i would test it on a test gundam or maybe even the plastic you throw away just to be safe
How do you use the tamiya accent without getting the part brittle ?
I use the pen to put very little in the panel line , i never had a issue with brittle parts so not sure if this is 100% the correct method
such a great vid. I wish you make more and more frequently. SUBSCRIBING!
Can you do this on bare plastic? Or do you need to top coat it first
if you do not plan on painting you can do it on bare plastic, if you paint it though you will need a top coat for it to flow smoother because paint has some grit. so if you are just doing a straight build using it on straight plastic works and works well since it just glides into the lines
@@KikoDaily And the accent color will not make the plastic brittle and break it?
@@Pham-Bao-Hoa i haven't had the issue but i did hear not to leave the excess for too long, also when using thinner to wipe the excess off don't have it super wet blot some out of a paper towel before cleaning. I have heard it could make the plastic brittle if you do some excessive thinning. I however never really had an issue
@@KikoDaily Yeah I just used accent color on my PG Unicorn last week before even reading about it breaking plastic. I was pretty worried after. Even left it on for couple of days before cleaning the excess. :) I really hope it will not ruin the model later in the future when I least expect it. :D
@@Pham-Bao-Hoa i think you should be fine as long as you aren't putting a lot of it in one place
i dont know why i see so easy for you to get rid of exces but on me omg....i need to put much preasure to take off exces paint hahahaha.... im using x20 i think tamiya thinner
I use the Mr. Hobby Thinner not sure if that makes any difference tbh, i think it depends on the panel line paint maybe? the q-tip is pretty dry by the time i work at it. I think it's really dependent on a lot of things :)
X20 is acrylic thinner, and tamiya panel line was enamel based, so my advice use lighter fluid, accessible everywhere, just try it.
Having problems with my painting, I use Tamiya spray cans almost every time I get separation little dots where paint will not flow. I primer,sand and wash,not sure what I'm doing wrong.
Are you spraying really light coats per time? I know i have issues when i spray too heavily. I haven't really had much luck with spray cans to be honest
Great! Video
Should i panel wash before or aftet topcoat?
depends on if you painted or not. If you have painted your model you have to topcoat with a gloss then panel line then topcoat again (either gloss if you like it gloss or matte). If you have not painted anything then you can do it before topcoating
If you apply a topcoat prior to panel line accenting, does it matter which kind of paint you used to paint the model? I used Rust-Oleum spray paint and it’s not acrylic. I’m not sure if it’s actually enamel or lacquer. I just bought cans of gloss clear coat and matte clear coat yesterday. I am dying to use some Tamiya panel line accent but I’m freaked out over the possibility of ruining a kit that I’ve spent literally 6 months on!
can you use the lighter fluid also as a cleaning parts thinner? or is it only used as a thinner for paint?
I haven't used lighter fluid myself, but from what i have heard you can use lighter fluid. I would try it on a kit you don't mind testing it out on first.
Can you show on where is suppose to panel line and where is not suppose to ?
Honestly anywhere you would want to. I'm a bit OCD so i panel line every line and groove i see. That's the great thing about panel lining and gunpla in general. Panel line where you think it would look good.
Thank you kiko it really helps me and making me confident more to do panel line 😅👍🏻
No problem! Just have fun with it :)
is that star wars on ur blanket? :)
yes it is!
Kiko Daily that's just AWESOME!!
How long do you wait to clean?
It dries relatively fast if you are using the tamiya panel line. So once you see it dry out you should do it then, normal ly i would do 1 piece then start wiping off from where i started first. If you leave it on without wiping it it could leave a stain so jist be careful with it
Can i use an eraser for the gundam marker gm 301
if it's the thicker marker that you press for paint to come out it won't work with an eraser, so you will need to use paint thinner to get rid of it, but if you are using the thin ones used for panel lining then you should be able to use an eraser for those.
@@KikoDaily thanks!😁😁
Can you use the gm 300 to remove the smudges?
@@joejoestar2198 hmm i never actually tried that before unfortunately, i rarely use gundam markers. if you wanted to see if i works i would try it on the other side of a piece or a gundam you don't really care about. Let us know the results!
Very helpful video 🙏🏻😊 also we have the same name haha ❤️
Thank you!! glad you enjoyed the video :) haha crazy world!!!
Going to be inspired building 🙏🏻❤️
i prefer toothpick instead of comic pen.. you must try it..
Oo i should definitely try that! Thank you!
As a newbie to panel line accenting, I’m curious how you would load a toothpick. Wouldn’t the wood quickly absorb the color before it could be applied?
@@markpr73 no, I used gundam marker gold, pour it on pallette and pick the ink from gundam marker with toothpick and used it to your gunpla.
I’m curious about the results of the toothpick vs the PLA. Wouldn’t it be harder to get a consistent application with a tp when the capillary action that the PLA utilizes seems so uniform? Not dissing your method, just questioning how that works if you have to constantly reload the tp? Is it a blotting application or more of a dragging the tip of the tp in the grooves? Got a vid to share? I always enjoy picking up a new technique!
Do you prefer panel line accid or gundam marker?
i prefer the panel line accent (paint) way, it's much cleaner of a line than markers, but it does take much more time
You speak English very well ...
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haha yeah I know! will be working on some real soon just a lot of time when you have no time T.T
can you use alcohol as erasing thinner?
i wouldn't recommend using alcohol, i think it's a bit harsher on the plastic than thinner.
@@KikoDaily ok,thanks