Friday, May 2nd, 2008 | Gundam Models
Glossy vs Flat (Matte)
Some people like their monitors Glossy, and some people like thier monitors to be matte. This applies to Gundam models as well. Some people like their Gundams to have a glossy look, and some like thier Gundams to have a flat (matte) look. I personally like the Gundams to have a flat look. To me, a glossy coat makes the Gundam feel real fake.
To the pictures! First we have a glossy Gundam (stock/default).
Next we have the flat look.
Yes, I know the Gundam is incomplete. If you look at the chest in the first picture, it is much shiner than the second picture.
Next comparision! Another glossy look.
Now, for the flat look. Since it was my first time spraying it, it coat wasn’t very even.
Now, let’s see them side by side.
Glossy is shinier and flat is not as shiny. I love the flat look! But that doesn’t mean you have to like it. I hope you liked the comparison.
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Posted by Okadashi at 7:08 AM
May 18th, 2008 at 12:59 pm
Shiny = Plastic toy
Flat = Model replica 
so do you want a Toy or a Model replica? your choice
but some exception is when it is required to have a shiny metallic finish…..
May 23rd, 2008 at 6:24 pm
actually the glossy looks fine on some models
i wont lie about my 1/100 Master Grade Strike Rouge, I like the glossy pink.
But if its black it usually reflects light like a mirror….
so PRIME IT.
if you are going for a metallic finish, some people will prime and paint on a layer of metallic paint mixed with another color.
I myself get really lazy and just coat the pieces in metallic gray and then spray a layer of color on top. Sometime it also helps to thin the paint out when spraying over a metallic prime so that the metallic look shows through more.
ALso you can use a blow dryer to dry it. U dont want the pieces rite next to it cuz it will displace the paint. Instead move it faraway where the air from the blow dryer is high pressured but there is still heat.
July 4th, 2008 at 8:58 am
I have problem sticking my water slide decals to the gundam plastic surface. They come off so easily ler. I only soaked them in water for 2 seconds and then applied onto the surface. U go t any idea wats the reason?
July 20th, 2008 at 12:09 pm
Great info - keep up the great work.