tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7936195732814790102024-03-18T17:10:34.135+08:00Don Suratos aka DC23My personal space for my Dip Pen and Indian Ink illustrations, designs, artworks, Gunpla, miniatures, scale modeling and custom toys. Don Suratos ( DC23 )http://www.blogger.com/profile/18142248866743450196noreply@blogger.comBlogger1171125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-793619573281479010.post-79688852869964500382021-10-17T09:43:00.006+08:002021-10-17T09:43:50.067+08:00My Don Suratos Minis and Mecha YOUTUBE Channel<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="281" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/UMUtjl8hw-M" width="482" youtube-src-id="UMUtjl8hw-M"></iframe></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjm8-N8vPrC4vjplbijOcRtzSQy3711d7HzV_I7AXz_ctPSDnm8i4DvM8yRez__m8wWcUzg5Suk6mSN9EfDoPgOVzbE9omcftCvCRp2a0zIR3j9vFIUKheZ-V-FONxXrCFI87iNDcmU3hUk/s1920/7310C080-0D0D-4A21-97B3-0156BB595D1B.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1920" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjm8-N8vPrC4vjplbijOcRtzSQy3711d7HzV_I7AXz_ctPSDnm8i4DvM8yRez__m8wWcUzg5Suk6mSN9EfDoPgOVzbE9omcftCvCRp2a0zIR3j9vFIUKheZ-V-FONxXrCFI87iNDcmU3hUk/w640-h360/7310C080-0D0D-4A21-97B3-0156BB595D1B.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div>I've been kinda focused on trying to grow my Youtube channel these days. I just finished writing a couple of magazine articles too. One for Fine Scale Modeler Magazine ( my 2nd ) and one for Fantasy Figures International Magazine. September was a crazy busy month and the following months look crazier. </div><div><br /></div><div>My Youtube uploading was so sporadic the past year. I skip months of no uploads. But this year, I am more consistent and there are months that I am hyperactive. Like 3 to even 5 uploads a week since August. I was also very active back in March to April, to help promote my Maquina Painting book. </div><div><br /></div><div>Youtube is very time consuming. Not really "hard work", as you like what you are doing. But it is very time consuming. Like 10x more time consuming in comparison to blogging. But much like blogging, Youtube is very fun and fulfilling, as you get to share your artworks to many people. </div><div><br /></div><div>My daughter NICO, who is into gunpla these days is also very active at Youtube. She has her own channel and is about to reach 1,000 subs! Nico's most recent video upload is crazy good ( super bias Dad here ). She is now getting comfortable at recording her voice. </div><div><br /></div><div>Here is the link to one of her videos 👉🏼 <a href="https://youtu.be/2gzwS5ehx6o">https://youtu.be/2gzwS5ehx6o</a></div><div><br /></div><div>That's it! I just wanted to cross post a blog before I start my day. Just enjoy the hobby guys! Ignore gatekeepers and clowns. 🤪</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>Don Suratos ( DC23 )http://www.blogger.com/profile/18142248866743450196noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-793619573281479010.post-66494844915817025862020-01-19T07:45:00.001+08:002020-01-19T07:45:39.276+08:00FANTASY FIGURES INTERNATIONAL Magazine<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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I have shared this at Facebook, Twitter and Instagram already. </div>
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I am so delighted to announce my partnership / collaboration with this awesome magazine based in UK. </div>
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All, if not most of my Gunpla projects from modifications, painting ( with Vallejo Mecha Colors ) and dioramas will be featured at Fantasy Figures International Magazine. A few notable Gunpla events that I will attend, might also be featured at the magazine. </div>
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The magazine is a bi-monthly magazine and my first contribution / article will be on the April 2020 issue. Keeping what project will be featured at the magazine is kept as a secret for now. </div>
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This is an awesome opportunity to have my humble Gunpla builds published for the very first time ( Internationally at that ). Humble blog, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram posts are awesome! But nothing is more fulfilling than seeing your work published on an actual magazine.</div>
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I am truly proud as a Filipino Gunpla Modeler for this collaboration. </div>
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When this was made official after a few emails, the feeling was similar when I "luckily" won as <a href="https://dc23-mecharts.blogspot.com/2009/11/bakuc-world-champion-2008-open-level.html" target="_blank"><b><i>BAKUC World Champion back in 2008</i></b></a>. </div>
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Much like my BAKUC win ( and my Paramount movie poster commission last year ), I am the First Filipino again, to be featured at this International magazine. </div>
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I cannot thank all of the people that continue to follow me at all my social media platforms, as you helped made all this possible. Seriously you do! I really cannot thank you ALL enough.</div>
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So, THANK YOU TO ALL. Just thank you! </div>
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Until next update fellow Mecha Designers and Vallejo Painters! </div>
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Don Suratos ( DC23 )http://www.blogger.com/profile/18142248866743450196noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-793619573281479010.post-25924582670575914742020-01-18T21:57:00.001+08:002020-01-18T21:57:13.738+08:00TETSUJIN 2020 Vallejo Mecha Color Painting Demo <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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I was so stoked when this was finalized and was made official by my partners in <a href="https://www.facebook.com/MYHMSHOP/" target="_blank"><b><i>HOBBYMATE</i></b></a> and <a href="https://acrylicosvallejo.com/en/categoria/hobby/" target="_blank"><b><i>Acrylicos Vallejo</i></b></a> , the no.1 hobby paint in the world! </div>
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I will be doing Basic Vallejo Painting Demos with Vallejo Mecha Colors and Vallejo Shifters for 3 days at Tetsujin 2020 at Singapore. Tetsujin is brought to us by the no.1 hobby shops and hobby stores in <a href="https://www.facebook.com/HobbyArtGallery/" target="_blank"><b><i>HOBBY ART GALLERY</i></b></a> and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/MYHMSHOP/" target="_blank"><i><b>HOBBYMATE</b></i></a>. </div>
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This competition is the biggest non-Bandai competition for modelers by modelers. Judges this year are Erix93 ( A legend of the hobby ), Kenny Lim aka Toymaker, Seth Tuna, Chocofalcon and Eday Ng ( verEday ). </div>
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I am sooo excited to meet my old time friends there ( Kenny Lim & Edmund Teo ) and meet the other Masters of the hobby ( Gunpla ). I will be bringing my 16 year old daughter with me, as she really wants to come and see the entries. </div>
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Don Suratos ( DC23 )http://www.blogger.com/profile/18142248866743450196noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-793619573281479010.post-91547990510934068472020-01-18T21:24:00.003+08:002020-01-18T21:33:59.117+08:00ORIGINAL MECHA CONTEST by KAMM<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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We are sooo friggin happy to announce that our <a href="https://www.facebook.com/DC23clothingltd/" target="_blank"><i><b>DC23 clothing</b></i></a> ( now partnered with Cleon&Clyde ) is a PROUD sponsor of the Original Mecha Contest by my good friend Jonathan Kaminski aka <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Kammecha/" target="_blank"><b><i>KAMM</i></b></a> ( Facebook Link ).<br />
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Above are the winners of the Original Mecha Contest 2019. We are looking forward to this year's Mecha Designer competition! Official video announcement of this year's competition will be up at <b><i><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaorq1IsqPl77xImvX1sXlw" target="_blank">Kamm's Youtube channel</a> </i></b>soon! </div>
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<a href="https://www.facebook.com/DC23clothingltd/" target="_blank"><i><b>DC23 clothing</b></i></a> ( with Cleon&Clyde ) will be sending out a gazillion custom shirts and hoodies to the winners. All designs are original artworks by yours truly.</div>
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Don Suratos ( DC23 )http://www.blogger.com/profile/18142248866743450196noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-793619573281479010.post-63790836865854005842020-01-16T15:01:00.003+08:002020-01-16T15:01:28.100+08:00XENOMORPH figure by Alice in Clay<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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I just got myself in the pre-order list of this beautiful xenomorph resin statue, sculpted by <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Aliceinclayland/?__tn__=kCH-R&eid=ARDVF8qRxDeF4VnJHhxieY77gJsFpHFts_YNqfnPhyUDpJUVBHjy_Xj_uEvDhdJWe-GyzfC81r6fACTF&hc_ref=ARSEvVeURuv8cM7Cv3-w5VyJzXpZ-ikfHz2W3wlZzkRS-GZwOeSKY9UGhvryfayHaJk&fref=nf&__xts__[0]=68.ARCZksTDLU0uP_mpPEz5uucDakYWH6funvdkXBS7YcMru645dM9a4Bo11Z59-3nwz7P-RuCnZL575RL-ApAbZbn5sBnqJ8OlowzWoU5PoT-OQqluzVobLv_7dgNxxNo4dyukU3rehQsp7vRqDpKR2rRVPM04ljJj3iWkzkKqGuYcacBzJorPxyZjMh2MFDy5Mx_3quwStJPQhSWXXTgJOvVU4RcoHU8EoE4wZQoYh6NqezfJTG4_84_vdcrwY6sKpECqDSFL89EhAOD69eJF5S6qb8U7RxT-M6FnwDE09ILgMn7Iu5yLYj_lZ8H-Iy5ycNaNBYFmFR55anQn" target="_blank"><b><i>Alice in Clay</i></b> </a>( facebook link ). </div>
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I just closed the registration for my very first FREE Weathering Workshop with Acrylicos Vallejo. </div>
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I announced the FREE Workshop at my <a href="https://www.facebook.com/DonSuratosArtist/" target="_blank"><i><b>Facebook Page</b></i></a> last week. </div>
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To be honest, I am not sure if I could do this FREE Workshop again after March 15. I will try very hard to be able to give time to my fellow kababayans ( Philippines ), but my schedule is actually booked until June 2020. </div>
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In fact, my projects ( builds ) are practically booked the whole year. </div>
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Also, I've been teaching ART lessons to kids ages 5 to 13 since October last year ( 2019 ). It has been very fun. We will continue to do Summer ART classes soon. </div>
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The FREE Weathering Workshop with Vallejo Colors is FREE... coz their is nothing more fulfilling than sharing your experience and expertise with others. Gunpla is different than ART classes tho. I will be mentoring adults this time... </div>
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But here is my simple note to myself ( I posted at Facebook earlier )...</div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Both my parents are retired University Professors. Mom in Chemistry, Dad in Practical Arts ( metal works and stuff ) and Physics. Dad has a woodworking and metal working shop at home. So I know a little bit about metals and rust. <span class="_5mfr" style="margin: 0px 1px;"><span class="_6qdm" style="background-image: url("https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/tf2/2/16/1f605.png"); background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; background-size: contain; color: transparent; display: inline-block; height: 16px; text-shadow: none; vertical-align: text-bottom; width: 16px;">😅</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">However, they thought me, that once you reach the mentorship role in ANY field. Your goal is...</span></div>
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So while I do have all the @vallejocolors paints at my disposal... </div>
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My painting workshop's goal is to teach how to achieve great results, with the least amount of paints and time. </div>
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ART is achieving masterpieces minus the scientific lessons after all. </div>
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My Vallejo Weathering Workshop on March 15 at my Art Studio is now close. But I will try to give as much workshops to my kababayans as much as my schedule the whole year will permit. <span class="_5mfr" style="margin: 0px 1px;"><span class="_6qdm" style="background-image: url("https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t21/2/16/1f3a8.png"); background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; background-size: contain; color: transparent; display: inline-block; height: 16px; text-shadow: none; vertical-align: text-bottom; width: 16px;">🎨</span></span></div>
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Saludos! <span class="_5mfr" style="margin: 0px 1px;"><span class="_6qdm" style="background-image: url("https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/te/2/16/2699.png"); background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; background-size: contain; color: transparent; display: inline-block; height: 16px; text-shadow: none; vertical-align: text-bottom; width: 16px;">⚙️</span></span><span class="_5mfr" style="margin: 0px 1px;"><span class="_6qdm" style="background-image: url("https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/te/2/16/2699.png"); background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; background-size: contain; color: transparent; display: inline-block; height: 16px; text-shadow: none; vertical-align: text-bottom; width: 16px;">⚙️</span></span><span class="_5mfr" style="margin: 0px 1px;"><span class="_6qdm" style="background-image: url("https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/te/2/16/2699.png"); background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; background-size: contain; color: transparent; display: inline-block; height: 16px; text-shadow: none; vertical-align: text-bottom; width: 16px;">⚙️</span></span><span class="_5mfr" style="margin: 0px 1px;"><span class="_6qdm" style="background-image: url("https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t21/2/16/1f3a8.png"); background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; background-size: contain; color: transparent; display: inline-block; height: 16px; text-shadow: none; vertical-align: text-bottom; width: 16px;">🎨</span></span></div>
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Don Suratos ( DC23 )http://www.blogger.com/profile/18142248866743450196noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-793619573281479010.post-29218049105483155992020-01-04T21:35:00.004+08:002020-01-04T21:35:55.284+08:00HOW TO DO Armor Trimming verDC23 at Youtube <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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I just uploaded another version of my Armor Trimming tutorial at my month old <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaQE00yCIh0D_UqC-oBc4Hw?view_as=subscriber" target="_blank"><i><b>Youtube channel</b></i></a>. </div>
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This time the kit is my commissioned MG Gunner Zaku Warrior. A beautiful kit albeit the seam lines at the leg and arm parts. </div>
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I kinda found it difficult to shoot ( video ) while doing Gunpla modifications. You are trying to favor towards the camera while cutting with a sharp stencil blade. Also favoring to the camera while drilling holes ( I slipped once ). I think I won't do much videos like this, except if I show a new technique ( at least for me ) or an old technique that I haven't shown in my channel ( like panel line scribing ). </div>
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Anyways, I hope new modelers will find the modifications easy to follow and the video clear enough, or at least more clear than my older RG Sazabi Armor Trimming video. </div>
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Also, I just hit the 9K milestone at Instagram! A ton of thanks to all the follows! </div>
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I truly appreciate it so much! </div>
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More Gunpla and Mecha Designs at all my Social Media accounts ( Twitter, IG, Facebook, Youtube and here )! </div>
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Don Suratos ( DC23 )http://www.blogger.com/profile/18142248866743450196noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-793619573281479010.post-29803505687424385032020-01-02T23:39:00.001+08:002020-01-02T23:40:08.469+08:00HOW TO Paint a Zoids Gusock at Youtube <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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I just uploaded my recent video ( I think just my 23rd video ) at my 4 week old Youtube channel. </div>
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The video above is the complete painting process of a quick fun project of a Takara Tomy Zoids Gusock, painted with Vallejo Mecha Colors and other Vallejo Paints. ALL with Vallejo Acrylics as usual. </div>
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This was just a quick "demo" project painting with Vallejo mecha Colors. Although I love my Vallejos for a while now, I am really amaze on how strong the Mecha Color paints are. Although I am very bias, you will see in the videos how I handle ( mishandle ) the pieces even during painting. </div>
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The adherence of these Mecha Color paints are insane even without curing time ( drying time is different than curing time ). </div>
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I used to paint with Vallejo Game and Game Airs, also with Vallejo Premiums... which have strong adherence too. but I let those paints cure for a week before handling. Before playing or before posing ( Gunpla ). The Vallejo Mecha Colors should need a nice curing time, but I do not notice it. They dry fast and with really strong adherence to the material ( plastics ), even on a moving Zoids toy. </div>
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Crazy stuff to be honest. </div>
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I did not even varnish ( Mecha Color Matt Varnish ) the armor parts of this Gusock. </div>
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I find the colors ( color selection ) of the Vallejo Mecha Colors a bit limited ( as of now ), but nothing a good filtering or mixing won't fix. </div>
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I love my Vallejo Mecha Colors. LOL</div>
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<b><span style="font-size: x-large;">HAPPY 2020 EVERYONE!</span></b></div>
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I plan to blog ( ramble ) everyday this year. Nothing important, just my way of sort of converting this blog, into a diary of a full time professional scale modeler. </div>
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People specially the younger ones, might be curious how it is to be a full time artist / modeler in the third world. </div>
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Anyways, I was sooooooo tired a couple of days ago ( December 31 ) and yesterday ( January 1, 2020 ), as I migrated from my little corner at the ground floor of my art studio ( Blue Brick Art ), to my old work area at the second floor. </div>
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Imagine climbing up and down a staircase with Gunpla stuff the whole day, and painting the walls the next day. </div>
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I was crazy tired I failed to blog on the first day. But it was worth it!</div>
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A couple of days of NO modeling or painting was not very fun, but the logos of Vallejo, my logo and my eldest daughter's on the big white wall turned out nice. It is not perfect as it was hand painted ( with Vallejo Acrylic Studio of course ), but it really turned out nice.</div>
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I will have to retouch some errors and blemishes next time. But pretty happy with the logos so far.</div>
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I will need to invest on a nice glass cabinet ( 8 feet wide and 4 feet tall ) for all my painted builds this year. I will be painting like a madman this 2020, I am sure I need more cabinets than this area can hold. But a nice 4 x 8 feet at the back of my Gunpla area would be a nice start. </div>
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Anyways, a ton of painting and Youtube Videos this year ( and beyond ). </div>
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Thanks as always for dropping by! Just enjoy the hobby guys! </div>
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Saludos! </div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">MERRY GUNPLA CHRISTMAS TO ALL! </span></b></div>
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Pardon the caps as this is the happiest day of my 19 years as a professional artist.<br />
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I' am truly BACK this time. I had a couple of attempts to come back to Gunpla ( 2011 and 2015 I think ), but back then... my passion for plastic robots was fueled by Bandai sponsored competitions ( BAKUC / GBWC ) and I was not allowed to join the Open category from 2010 to 2012. Also as a father of 3 growing kids, I focused on my financials the past ( almost 3 ) years.<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/bluebrickartgallery/" target="_blank">Blue Brick Art Gallery at Facebook</a></span></b><br />
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I was a full time illustrator ( I draw ) working at home for almost 3 years now. I think I illustrated around 56 books and a gazillion of fan art for people abroad ( I rarely do art for local clients ). And it was super fun!<br />
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Working at home made us convert the house into an <b style="font-style: italic;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/bluebrickartgallery/" target="_blank">ART studio</a> </b>( facebook link )<b style="font-style: italic;">. </b>We actually held art classes back in October already ( I actually miss our young art students ), and will resume this January ( 2020 ).<br />
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I also met awesome really talented and established illustrators ( and writer ) in the local comics industry a few months back, when I talked at MOA regarding fan art and illustrating for children's books abroad.<br />
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I met Paul Medina, Harvey Tolibao, Randy Valiente and Ian Velazquez thru our talk organized by Pop Hub! Awesome experience! I was not worthy to be lined up with those awesome people.<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/DC23clothingltd/" target="_blank">DC23 clothing at Facebook</a></span></b><br />
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We also released some <a href="https://www.facebook.com/DC23clothingltd/" target="_blank"><b><i>DC23 clothing</i></b></a> designs a couple of months back. Our shirt printer was awesome as he was able to repro my very detailed art into shirts. It's just that... due to the Christmas season, we were unable to meet some of our client demands... requests.<br />
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Requests like smaller... and bigger sizes and shirt colors ( red and white ).<br />
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Moving forward, we are now working with another clothing company to better serve our clients ( but might still work with our old talented printer ). We might be exporting to Australia, Poland and potentially Singapore soon. Albeit we have shipped a few shirts to the US already.<br />
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I am designing ( drawing ) more Gunpla / Mecha Designs for our DC23 clothing for next year. DC23 clothing will also be sponsoring a big Mecha competition at Youtube soon.<br />
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So stay tuned guys!<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Back to Gunpla</span></b><br />
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As I've said... I'm back. Albeit more as Don Suratos ( my real name ), than as DC23 ( my forums )<br />
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To be honest, I am not used to being active in Facebook pages. All of the admins are super cool and all. But I am not comfortable sharing my work to so many groups. I know I am flooding their Facebook groups too much ( My apologies ).<br />
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I am dubbed as an "Energizer Bunny" back in 2009 by my awesome friends from Zero G ( ZeroGunz ) forums. I was a hyper active member of that Malaysian based forums. Other than learning my Gunpla in 2008 from the super talented Michael Fichtenmayer ( Fichtenfoo ) and Kenny Lim ( ToyMaker ). I learned a million stuff at Zero G Malaysia ( won't mention names, as I might forget a few ).<br />
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Needless to say I learned only from the best.<br />
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These days, I am being inspired by other fellow Acrylicos Vallejo artists like Angel Giraldez, Tony Buendia and Chema Cabrero.<br />
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The pressure of leveling up my work, as these Vallejo artists are insanely good at what they do. Angel Giraldez is a monster in the miniature world. Tony Buendia is a master in building scale model planes. My good friend Chema is the guru when it comes to tanks and armor.<br />
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And me... Hi I'm Don. LOL<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaQE00yCIh0D_UqC-oBc4Hw?view_as=subscriber" target="_blank">My New Youtube Channel</a></span></b><br />
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This month ( December 2019 ) was me trying to get used to a process where I should video record and take photos of my work as I build Gunpla.<br />
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You build a little slower this way, as you have to pause and be very mindful of the camera while building Gunpla. I think I am a bit used to it now. It is actually fun.<br />
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I actually tried to cheat at Youtube.<br />
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I asked for a sort of shout out from a Youtuber ( Gunpla snap fitter and collector ) who asked my Gunpla Interview back in 2017 ( which I failed to reply to, as I was busy building up my Illustration portfolio ). The dude as I expected returned the favor. He ignored my messages at facebook. It's all good tho. Cheating is not good and I guess, Youtube does not work that way. Also, I guess he was building his channel back then... and he no longer does interviews these days. :)<br />
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Altho I have the support of my partners, I am now trying to fill <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaQE00yCIh0D_UqC-oBc4Hw?view_as=subscriber" target="_blank"><b><i>my new Youtube channel</i></b></a> with quality "modeling" content.<br />
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I literally effortlessly channeled my "Energizer Bunny" mode back in 2008 and been churning out quick videos this month.<br />
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I will still draw ( Gunpla break so not to burn out ). Mostly drawings for our DC23 clothing and some fan art commissions. But I am focused like an art knife in Gunpla in 2020.<br />
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I was just an employee ( at a network ) back in 2008 to 2016. So I just do Gunpla when I get home and during weekends ( like everyone else ). But moving forward, I will now be working full time as a professional Gunpla modeler.<br />
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At home... at my own Studio.<br />
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I cannot imagine how much Gunpla work I can put out this coming year.<br />
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Thus, I need to share a bit less in Facebook groups. Will just share major posts and updates. I tend to post updates a lot, as this is my way of resting from actual Gunpla or miniature work. I promise to NOT flood other Fb groups next year anymore. :)<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">GBWC 2020</span></b><br />
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My 16 year old daughter ( @verashley05 at IG ) will be joining GBWC 2020.<br />
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So that's that. So I am torn. I envy those people that are determined to join. But should I compete with my 16 year old daughter? Also I will be super busy building and painting for my youtube channel. I doubt I will have the time to modify a single kit til I drop late nights.<br />
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Besides, I have a sweet duel / build off with my good friend and master ( in the hobby ) in Kenny Lim aka Toymaker!<br />
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That <a href="https://youtu.be/srYXlE7PWt0" target="_blank"><b><i>TOYMAKER versus DC23 build off</i></b></a> ( link to Youtube ) should be FUN!<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">FORUMS are DEAD, BLOG is still ALIVE</span></b><br />
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I am sad as I am a hardcore Gunpla forum guy ( Zero G Malaysia and Fichtenfoo Forums ) back in the day. Thus the code name DC23.<br />
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11 years ago, during my most active Gunpla years. It was all forums. There are local ( Philippines ) forums, and a ton of good international forums. I was most active at Zero G, as a friend I met at HK World BAKUC Championship, in Reiloke ( 2008 Malaysia Champion ) invited me there.<br />
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Awesome experience!<br />
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We also eventually had our own MAC FORUMS, where I met more awesome people here and abroad.<br />
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Anyways, needless to say... I am not used to this Facebook group thing. I feel I cannot share too much updates unlike in the forums. So my apologies again for flooding other people's groups. I will try to post the more significant update only moving forward. I was just used to posting everything at Zero G and MAC forums back in those days.<br />
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Well at least, a few people still like to read. So I still blog. I am my most talkative here. I like sharing my stuff and even my thoughts here. This blog is getting good traffic again.<br />
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I am being penalized by Photobucket for my current blog traffic tho. I do not want to pay for something that should be free. Arrrgh.<br />
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Anyways, thanks for people who still like to read blogs. This small blog is alive again.<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL!</span></b><br />
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I get a ton of inquiries and messages on Gunpla and how to paint with Vallejos the past couple of weeks. I am actually happy that some people will be shifting to Vallejos ( they said ).<br />
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Vallejos are awesome ( I am bias ), and you have a plethora of resources and tutorials all over the net. I am focus on the Vallejo Mecha Color line tho. The other Vallejo paints are used ( and mastered ) by other Vallejo Artists.<br />
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Feel free to message me at IG, Twitter, Facebook or even Youtube regarding anything Gunpla and Vallejo Mecha Color paints. I will answer all of them during my Gunpla coffee breaks. Mabait ako... I am most fluent conversationally in Flipino ( Mahirap lang sya kasi i-type ). So message me for inquiries anytime.<br />
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Again I am happy to answer them, Also I am NOT charging a dime. LIBRE po. lol<br />
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I made a mistake for leaving the Paint Chipping medium to dry for 30 minutes. As I suspected, thus I sprayed a thick amount of chipping medium ( which was cracking during the painting of the white and pink colors, as it was too thick ).<br />
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The Grey, White and Pink Vallejo Mecha Colors are too strong and hard!<br />
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Again, I left the chipping medium to dry for 30 minutes ( as usual ) and it was super difficult to chip off the paints. I had to take a coffee break ( thus my photo on top ), as I was getting irritated. The paint chipping was supposedly easy ( it is easier with Vallejo Model Color ).<br />
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But the extra resistant properties of the Mecha Color line, was a DISADVANTAGE for the paint chipping technique.<br />
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Next time, I WON'T let the Paint Chipping Medium dry too long ( maybe just 5 to 10 minutes ) then will chip away the Mecha Color immediately.<br />
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I will share this shorter Paint Chipping Medium drying time experiment soon.<br />
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Hope this helps fellow Vallejo Mecha Color painters out there.<br />
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So that's it! This was a long post. Now off to spending time with the fam.<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: x-large;">MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL!</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Saludos!</span></b></div>
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First off, my apologies as I cannot post detailed progress pics here at my blog, as my photos are reserved for something... hmmm... better.<br />
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Anyways, I am in the middle of working with my <a href="https://dc23-mecharts.blogspot.com/search/label/MG%20Gunner%20Zaku%20Warrior%20Commission" target="_blank"><i><b>MG Gunner Zaku Warrior</b></i></a> when I suddenly wanted to do some heavy weathering. I see a few well done over weathered builds at Facebook. I like them very much.<br />
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But photos might be intimidating for new modelers. So I felt I had to create a video to show that weathering is super easy ( and fun ).<br />
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I find heavy weathering, without physical damages to the kit a bit off tho. So I thought the first part of my video should teach people what to do in preparing kits for heavy weathering later.<br />
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Listed below are my STEPS seen videos at <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaQE00yCIh0D_UqC-oBc4Hw?view_as=subscriber" target="_blank"><i><b>my new Youtube channel</b></i></a>, which shows how I prepped the pieces before painting.<br />
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<li>STEP 1 - clean all the nub marks and seam lines. A nice well cleaned ( well done ) kit should look more Pro level work, even if you plan to over weather them. </li>
<li>STEP 2 - Scribe the existing panel lines. I scribed with a .5 scriber as this is a Mega Scale and is a big kit. </li>
<li>STEP 3 - I made the panel lines deeper with a needle point scriber. This should be great during the washes stage. </li>
<li>STEP 4 - Bevel the panel lines with a V shape chisel. Bevels will always make detail look like they are part of the original design. Very sharp un-beveled panel lines and detail look like paper craft. </li>
<li>STEP 5 - Melt the plastic with soldering iron. Be careful. Also be mindful of the direction and position of the damages. </li>
<li>STEP 6 - Chip away small edges of the armor with an art knife. This will compliment the heavy weathering later.</li>
<li>STEP 7 - Chip away small holes and damages with a V shape chisel.</li>
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My apologies as I do not have many photos of this review, as I was focused on recording the video for my <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaQE00yCIh0D_UqC-oBc4Hw?view_as=subscriber" target="_blank"><b><i>new Youtube channel</i></b></a>.<br />
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I love the design of this kit. Even the old 1/100 HG is beautiful. But this one is an awesome MG. I love the overall look and design of this Zaku. Tall and not as bulky as usual. L<br />
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<li>The joints are great! Specially the joints or arms that hold the big gun to the backpack. The joints that hold the shield are also very nice and solid! Sturdy design! Gone are the flimsy designs of the older MGs ( at least for this kit. </li>
<li>Color separation of the parts are perfect ( as expected from a MG ). The construction of each part were not complicated and are all very straight forward.</li>
<li>The articulation is one of the best ( specially for a Zaku ). The arms and legs fold all the way. The hand wrist joints are very good also. Waist could be more flexible, but it is sturdy enough to hold the huge backpack and gun. </li>
<li>Most parts can be easily disassembled for painting after snap fit ( just cut the male pegs ). </li>
<li>A beautiful kit, best displayed in flight ( due to the big gun ). </li>
<li>The typical Zaku cabling is easier to clean as it did not came in separate pipes. </li>
<li>Armor details are good. But there is so much room for more. </li>
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<li>Nubs are located along the bevels of the pieces ( armor parts ). Tricky to sand for beginners. </li>
<li>Seam lines along the guns and backpack ( expected ).</li>
<li>Seam lines along the upper arm, upper legs and lower leg parts. </li>
<li>There is a small red part ( I missed mentioning this on my video ) in the big gun that cannot be removed again ( after seam line removal ). Masking or hand painting will be required. </li>
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I love the kit so much. There is a sudden pang of sadness while looking at the kit, as this is not mine. This is a commissioned work. So will be giving to the client once finish. </div>
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Your hand painting with Vallejo Mecha Colors will be better if you use my custom MUG. lol, just kidding.<br />
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Other than wanting an excuse to take photos of my mug, and waking up early as I am an old man...<br />
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Let's talk WHY Dilute Vallejo Mecha Colors with Distilled Water?<br />
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<b>VALLEJO PAINTS</b><br />
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Vallejo paints ( from Model Color, Game Color to Mecha Colors ) vary in consistency. this is normal for acrylics. Vallejo is a high pigment count acrylic with the finest pigments in the market ( I do not have a microscope to test this tho ).<br />
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But as a painter ( once in a while ), painting ( on canvas ) with any PRO grade acrylics ( hobby grade or studio grade ) have varying degrees of consistency. The Reds and Yellows are thinner than the very creamy Browns and Greys. The Cream colors ( even in the airbrush paint ranges ) are super creamy.<br />
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In time you will learn how to thin acrylics ( in general ) to get master class or descent ( at least ) work.<br />
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<b>DISTILLED WATER</b><br />
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I use only distilled water. Vallejo claims that their fine hobby grade pigments ( not industrial grade like cheaper brands ) can be stained by minerals from tap water. Tap water will pollute the paints. So I use only the purest form of water... distilled water.<br />
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Other <i>high quality established</i> acrylic paint brands ( I won't name them ) also advises thinning with distilled water.<br />
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IMHO, I do not see the difference of thinning with distilled water. Perhaps ( most likely ) my painting is not good enough to see the difference.<br />
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However, there is no harm in following Vallejo's instructions in using distilled water exclusively in rinsing and keeping your paint brushes wet. I keep small bottles of distilled water under my bench all the time. Distilled water are so cheap anyways.<br />
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<b>DO NOT FOLLOW</b> ( rebel me ) Vallejo's instructions of hand painting, much more airbrushing certain ( all ) Vallejo paints straight from the dropper bottle.<br />
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<b>DO NOT FOLLOW</b> ( I am so rebellious... I know ) thinning with distilled water as mediums and Vallejo Airbrush Thinners ( and Flow Improver ) are better, as they won't weaken the adherence and finish of the paints.<br />
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<i>Note</i>: I will always say this. Proper thinning for hand painting and airbrushing Vallejo Mecha Colors is key for a strong finish. Vallejo Mecha Colors were formulated to be extra strong and scratch resistant but know how to properly use them to get excellent results.<br />
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<b>THINNING VALLEJO MECHA COLOR FOR HAND PAINTING</b><br />
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I thin my Mecha Color for hand painting with Vallejo Airbrush Thinner and Vallejo Mediums. At a rough ( this vary per color ) ratio of 4 parts paint, 2 parts Medium and 1 part Aibrush Thinner.<br />
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I keep my paint brush wet only with distilled water, and also only clean my paint brush with distilled water. I rarely use my wet palette and use a small plastic paint dish oftentimes. So I regularly wet my paint brush with distilled water during hand painting.<br />
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Also, I always rinse my paint brush while painting as these paints dry fast. ( I also use Retarder Mediums to slow down drying time during hand painting ).<br />
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I sometimes use my DIY open wet palette ( yes not closable ) when hand painting in thin amounts. This is filled only with distilled water up to the sponge level.<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">How I thin my Vallejo Mecha Color is better seen in my video below...</span></div>
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<b>THINNING VALLEJO MECHA COLOR FOR AIRBRUSHING</b><br />
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I use Vallejo Mecha Thinner and Vallejo Airbrush Flow Improver in thinning my Vallejo Mecha Colors for Airbrush. Same as in hand painting, reds and yellow thin differently than the creamier greys and browns.<br />
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A rough ratio of 4 parts paint and 1 part thinner and 1 part flow improver for most paints.<br />
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I clean my airbrush ( like my paint brush ) regularly during painting.<br />
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I clean my airbrush with a diluted ( with tap water ) Vallejo Airbrush Thinner ( 50:50 )<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">How I thin my Vallejo Mecha Colors is better seen in these videos below...</span></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">CONCLUSION</span></b></div>
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I hope this early morning Vallejo Mecha Blog entry helps. </div>
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The real key to achieving great quality Vallejo Mecha Color finishes is by using my DC23 logo mug during painting. Hahaha. </div>
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Like I always say, invest in high quality tools and paints ( slowly ) as they are investments if you love the hobby ( and if you love your kits - ;b ). </div>
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Good paints and tools will last for years and will give you years of fun. </div>
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That's it. I hope you'll find this entry informative. Thanks as always for dropping by, until next update guys! </div>
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I've been using <a href="https://dc23-mecharts.blogspot.com/search/label/Vallejo" target="_blank"><b><i>Vallejos</i></b></a> ( mostly Vallejo Premium, Vallejo Game Colors and Vallejo Game Airs ) for years now. I started using them on my LOTR action figures ( Vallejo Model Color back in 2001 ). Frodo looks better dirty with washes and grime than the bare plastic after all.<br />
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I love Vallejos coz they are the best in hand painting. The paints adhere well to primed or varnished ( Vallejo varnish ) surfaces. And they self level. Vallejo Colors will never reactivate the previous layers ( like other paints do ), so building up of thin coats is super easy. Also the high pigment and finer ( microscopic ) pigments makes better coverage than others.<br />
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They are also great with airbrushing as they are non-toxic.<br />
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Also the paints are reasonably priced. The high pigment count and the shelf life ( I have Vallejos that are more than 10 years old ) makes the paints worth it! These paints ( like other well established paints ) are investments in themselves.<br />
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Lastly, Vallejos are now very accessible to everyone. you may now purchase Vallejo Model Color, Vallejo Model Air, Vallejo Game Color, Vallejo Game Air and Vallejo Mecha Colors ( The whole shebang ) at all <a href="https://www.facebook.com/neutralgrounds/" target="_blank"><b><i>Neutral Grounds everywhere</i></b></a>!<br />
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I get my stock at Neutral Grounds Centris.<br />
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So happy that Neutral Grounds started importing these awesome paints!<br />
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Anyways, thanks as always for dropping by! Until next post guys! Just enjoy the hobby!<br />
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Just finished this quick weathering project. This project was basically a test, a sort of experiment that you can paint the Vallejo Mecha Colors on kits and figures ( any model surface ), even without priming. And that the paints when dry, will even look like the material of the kit / figure. </div>
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I weathered this rubber ( rubber plastic of some sort ) Zaku figure without priming and painting the base colors. I used a ton of Vallejo Mecha Color Paints, but you could reduce the painting to around 8 to 10 colors. I really have to practice painting with sets of 6 to 8 colors ( limited palette ), so that I could share it with other modelers easier. </div>
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<li>Mecha Color Light Green</li>
<li>Mecha Color Green</li>
<li>Mecha Color Dark Green</li>
<li>Mecha Color Pure Black</li>
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<li>Mecha Weathering Black Wash</li>
<li>Mecha Weathering Eng Soot Wash</li>
<li>Mecha Weathering Dark Rust Wash</li>
<li>Mecha Weathering Light Rust Wash</li>
<li>Mecha Weathering Oil Earth Wash</li>
<li>Game Ink Yellow</li>
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<li>Mecha Color Light Steel</li>
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<li>Mecha Color Copper</li>
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<li>Mecha Color Gloss Varnish</li>
<li>Mecha Color Matt Varnish</li>
<li>Retarder Medium</li>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">MY VALLEJO COLORS WEATHERING PROCESS</span></b> ( in summary )</div>
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<li>Hand paint Matt Varnish ( 3 thin coats )</li>
<li>Paint lighter colors with Mecha Color Light Green and Green </li>
<li>Dry brush Light Green</li>
<li>Paint shadows with Dark Green</li>
<li>Paint the chipping with Mecha Color Chipping Brown</li>
<li>Hand paint Gloss Varnish ( 3 thin coats )</li>
<li>Apply Mecha Weathering Washes in varying ratios</li>
<li>Filtering with Game Ink Yellow & Green</li>
<li>Hand paint Matt Varnish ( 3 thin coats )</li>
<li>Paint Pure Black on details, then Metallics</li>
<li>Paint Flo color ( mono eye )</li>
<li>Paint rain streaks and armor stains with washes</li>
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Back in 2010, when the local organizer ( with the permission of Bandai ) created the Expert Category ( <a href="https://dc23-mecharts.blogspot.com/2010/11/gilgamesh-project-dc23.html" target="_blank"><b><i>which I won</i></b></a> ) making me and ( a couple more modelers ) no longer eligible for the Open Category at that time and a couple of years to follow.<br />
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This frustrated me, as I lost the drive to modify kits like crazy. Snap fitting and painting are fun and less work after all.<br />
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I then thought of asking Kenny Lim aka <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Toymaker1978/" target="_blank"><b><i><span style="font-size: large;">Toymaker</span></i></b></a> to a Face / Build Off, to give me the drive to modify a huge kit. To my surprise, Kenny agreed! Kenny is like a mentor to me. I learned everything about Gunpla from blogs, websites and forums abroad. And Kenny's old blog was such an inspiration.<br />
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The build off back in 2010 was a <a href="https://dc23-mecharts.blogspot.com/2011/11/toymaker-versus-dc23-mg-o-build-off.html" target="_blank"><b><i>MG The O kit</i></b></a>. The Build off photos ( also posted here ) is the last gallery under my "<a href="https://dc23-mecharts.blogspot.com/p/my-gundams.html" target="_blank"><i><b>Contest Gallery Page</b></i></a>".<br />
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Fast forward to today, as I've said in <a href="https://dc23-mecharts.blogspot.com/2019/12/my-partners.html" target="_blank"><i><b>this blog entry</b></i></a>, I will be painting Mecha kits and drawing them as well, full time. I will also be designing more Mecha Designs for our <a href="https://www.facebook.com/DC23clothingltd/" target="_blank"><i>DC23 clothing</i></a>.<br />
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I will be painting ( modifying a bit ) commissioned Mecha works at least one kit ( or two ) per month. In fact I just started one ( <i><b><a href="https://dc23-mecharts.blogspot.com/2019/12/mg-gunner-zaku-warrior-commission.html" target="_blank">MG Gunner Zaku Warrior</a> </b></i>) the other day. However, I wanted a side project, that will push me to modify a kit like a madman again.<br />
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Joining GBWC again is... errr... for my 16 year daughter. I have no plans of joining as of this writing. So I thought of Kenny again!<br />
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I feel a challenge from one of the best modelers of the world in Kenny ( Toymaker ) could push me to modify a kit like it's for a competition again. I also think that in order to push yourself to get better, you have to challenge the people that are better than you. People who are best in the world.<br />
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I am happy... as yet again... Kenny accepted my offer to another build off after 9 ( 10 years next year )! Woot woot! This will be more fun than 10 years ago!<br />
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Me and Kenny chose the <a href="http://dalong.net/reviews/mg1.htm" target="_blank"><b><i>MG Deep Striker</i></b></a> as our Mecha Design canvas.<br />
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This is going to be so much fun!<br />
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As always, thanks a ton for dropping by! Until next update guys!<br />
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Don Suratos ( DC23 )http://www.blogger.com/profile/18142248866743450196noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-793619573281479010.post-56321806636000190482019-12-18T01:59:00.000+08:002019-12-18T01:59:18.363+08:00My Partners<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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I had a handful of inquiries the past week regarding paints, what I use, airbrush set up and where I get my tools and supplies. I am always happy to answer them.<br />
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I had a very brief time of painting with some Japanese brand paints ( I like branded paints as I like using only quality paints and tools ). I also have a few other Japanese and USA airbrushes way back ( again, I like quality tools only ) and a precious ( gift ) generic airbrush from my dear friend Kriz.<br />
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But I am now exclusively using Vallejos, Harder&Steenbeck and certain tools moving forward.<br />
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I am only painting with Vallejo Colors ( Spain ) and airbrushing with Harder&Steenbeck airbrushes from Germany ( once again, I only like quality paints and tools ).<br />
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I also get my paints locally ( and a few tools and supplies ) from Neutral Grounds. I also get my tools and supplies from HobbyMate Singapore ( the best hobby shop at Sing ).<br />
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<b>DAILY BLOG POST</b><br />
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I am also thinking of posting "daily" blog posts like this, as I am a full time Professional Illustrator and Professional Sci Fi Modeler ( moving forward ). Most artists ( at least here in the Philippines ) are employees. Scale modeling, much more Gunpla ( Mecha / Sci Fi ) modeling is just a weekend hobby for the majority.<br />
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But, I literally <b><i><a href="https://dc23-mecharts.blogspot.com/2019/12/i-draw-and-paint-monsters-and-robots.html" target="_blank">draw and paint robots and monsters for a living</a></i></b>.<br />
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Daily posts that I won't really share in other facebook groups or anything. Just some daily logs, a sort of a diary of a full time professional artist working at his home studio. How I start my day or something. I like blogging when I am about to sleep anyways.<br />
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Woke up, ate breakfast and drank coffee.<br />
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Drove my kids to school...went home and then I started work.<br />
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I did a bit of snap fitting of my <b><i><a href="https://dc23-mecharts.blogspot.com/2019/12/mg-gunner-zaku-warrior-commission.html" target="_blank">commissioned MG Gunner Zaku Warrior</a>.</i></b><br />
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Had an email meeting with one of my Gunpla partners for a few minutes, then...<br />
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I thought of suddenly recording a quick Vallejo Mecha Color weathering tutorial for <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaQE00yCIh0D_UqC-oBc4Hw?view_as=subscriber" target="_blank"><b><i>my Youtube channel</i></b></a> during the middle of my snap fitting. So I pulled out a figure to paint and started painting, errr... started weathering.<br />
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I got hungry during the middle of weathering the figure. Thought of fetching the kids and get some groceries. Fetched the kids, went to the grocery and stayed there for a couple of hours. Drove back home and ... Voila!<br />
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The traffic here in the Philippines is one of the worst in the world. Specially during the Christmas season. Got home in time for dinner, ate dinner, then took a quick nap after dinner.<br />
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Our DC23 clothing will be merging ( sort of ) with another clothing brand next year. Our partners came late night and we had a nice meeting here at our Home Studio. We are excited to launch a handful of new Mecha Designs with the new collaboration.<br />
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We needed a partner that could help us deliver the demand of our clients from as simple as shirt sizes, shirt color, material and the request of potential resellers abroad.<br />
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2020 will be bigger, better and more fun!<br />
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<b>SUPER LATE NIGHT</b><br />
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After the meeting, I thought of resuming my weathering session. Will reveal this quick weathering project tomorrow.<br />
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That's it! That's my day. Not too productive today as a huge chunk of my day was spent on groceries with the kids and the traffic. This was still a productive day tho.<br />
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Anyways, thanks a ton for dropping by! Until next post guys! Just enjoy the hobby!<br />
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Don Suratos ( DC23 )http://www.blogger.com/profile/18142248866743450196noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-793619573281479010.post-48875823029564861392019-12-16T19:24:00.003+08:002019-12-17T08:32:19.008+08:00Vallejo Mediums EXPLAINED<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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This is one of the reasons why I love <a href="https://dc23-mecharts.blogspot.com/search/label/Vallejo" target="_blank"><b><i>Vallejos</i></b></a> so much. They formulate and design paints depending on use. They also design auxiliary paints ( varnishes, thinners, binders and mediums ) to achieve optimal results. Acrylicos Vallejo has a super wide range of paints from Fine Art and crafts to hobby paints. It almost feel like toy collecting. lol<br />
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This blog article is part of my <a href="https://dc23-mecharts.blogspot.com/search/label/Vallejo%20Explained" target="_blank"><b><i>Vallejo Colors EXPLAINED</i></b></a> series of posts.<br />
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<li><a href="https://dc23-mecharts.blogspot.com/2019/12/acrylicos-vallejo-colors-explained.html" target="_blank"><b>Vallejo Paints EXPLAINED</b></a></li>
<li><a href="https://dc23-mecharts.blogspot.com/2019/12/vallejo-mecha-color-explained.html" target="_blank"><b>Vallejo Mecha Color EXPLAINED</b></a></li>
<li><a href="https://dc23-mecharts.blogspot.com/2019/12/vallejo-flow-improver-explained.html" target="_blank"><b>Vallejo Airbrush Flow Improver EXPLAINED</b></a></li>
<li><b><a href="https://dc23-mecharts.blogspot.com/2019/12/vallejo-mediums-explained.html" target="_blank">Vallejo Mediums EXPLAINED</a></b></li>
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I saw that Angel Giraldez ( the awesome miniature painter ) uses mediums to thin paints for airbrushing ( in addition to using Vallejo thinner ). But I personally just use mediums for hand painting. To each his own I guess. lol<br />
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The Gloss Medium, Matt Medium and Satin Medium. </div>
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The Gloss Medium I mix with Black paints to hand paint undercoating for Vallejo Metallic paints. It is always best to paint metallics over a nice gloss black finish. I hand paint small pieces ( even bigger pieces like hands ) instead of masking them and airbrushing.</div>
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The Satin Medium is perfect for adding to paints when your painting leather and skin. They will give any Vallejo paint a nice sheen without looking wet and extremely shiny ( like the gloss medium ). </div>
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The Matt Medium is perfect for everything else. Note that the Matt Medium is not strong in comparison to the gloss and satin mediums. IMHO, The Matt Medium ( same with the Matt Varnish ) are the best ready mixed Matt auxiliary paints in the market. </div>
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<b>THE CHIPPING MEDIUM</b><br />
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I have a ton of chipping mediums as I have a lot of Vallejo Rust and Weathering Paint Sets ( Paints that came in 6 or 8 paints per box ). Chema Cabrero, Tony Buendia and similar master scale modelers, use this medium a lot.<br />
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If you are into weathering and paint chipping effects, this is the only choice. Much like any of the Vallejo Paints, this medium is easy to hand paint. No need to put out your airbrush while hand painting weathering and chipping effects.<br />
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You can use this if you do not use wet palettes during hand painting. Wet palettes will keep your...errr... paint wet while painting, thus you can blend and mix paints together easily. However, I advice using this Retarder Medium if you like blending and mixing and keeping your paints wet a bit longer, both on a wet palette and on a mixing dish. Just use super small amounts of this. You do not want your paint to dry in a year or two ( just kidding ).<br />
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This medium is crazy good albeit tricky to control. It gives you a somewhat ... errr... ruined finish. It will give the paint on top some cracks! Literally... you'll produce cracking paints if you use this. you can airbrush or hand paint this, paint over it... then watch your paint CRACK as it dries and cures. The is crazy stuff.<br />
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The Pigment Binder is not a medium, but acts like a medium. lol<br />
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Basically you use this mixed with pigments. I will have to produce a video and upload on my Youtube channel to show the effects and how to use this medium well. This is great stuff if use properly.<br />
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This is a beautiful medium. It is a gloss medium with shiny micro particles. Unlike using normal gloss medium, this metal medium actually enhances the sheen and shine of Vallejo metallics. This is awesome stuff! I highly recommend this for any Mecha / Gunpla modeler who hand paints metallics! And yes... Vallejo Metallics, much more the Vallejo Metal Color line have their own Varnish! </div>
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Serious modelers, and definitely professional modelers should get all of these. However, hobbyists and weekend modelers should be fine with just the TRIFECTA ( Gloss, Satin and Matt Mediums ).</div>
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No guys, this is NOT a review or unboxing post. We have the great <a href="http://dalong.net/"><b><i>Dalong.net</i></b></a> and some Hobby Shops and Snap fitters at Youtube, for that already.<br />
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I just got this delivered to my studio by my client. This is my first Gunpla commission back to Gunpla. I will do some minor modifications to this kit.<br />
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I will start snap fit tonight after fetching the kids from school.<br />
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I plan to add my usual holes to some corners of the armor parts, do my <a href="https://dc23-mecharts.blogspot.com/2019/12/rg-sazabi-armor-trimming-verdc23.html" style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;" target="_blank">usual armor trimming</a><b style="font-style: italic;">,</b> a few panel line work and some chisel work ( still waiting for my <a href="https://www.facebook.com/MYHMSHOP/" target="_blank"><b><i>new chisels from HobbyMate</i></b></a> ).<br />
This build should be fun. I will produce Youtube videos for some of the work done to this kit ( including the painting with <a href="https://dc23-mecharts.blogspot.com/search/label/Vallejo" target="_blank"><b><i>Vallejo Mecha Colors</i></b></a> ).<br />
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Pardon as this post is not really a review or unboxing. But then again we have other people for that.<br />
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Excited to share to you this build both here at my old blog and at my <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaQE00yCIh0D_UqC-oBc4Hw?view_as=subscriber" target="_blank"><b><i>new Youtube Channel</i></b></a>!<br />
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This post is part of the <a href="https://youtu.be/_9PNkD7VgCE" target="_blank"><b><i>Painting the GSB FA Gundam RX781 with Vallejo Mecha Colors Part 1</i></b></a> at my Youtube channel. </div>
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The first part ( zenithal priming ) of this blog article is <a href="https://dc23-mecharts.blogspot.com/2019/12/priming-full-armor-gundam-rx781-with.html" target="_blank"><b><i>HERE</i></b></a>. </div>
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I painted the green base color by mixing Vallejo Mecha Color Olive Green and Mecha Color Yellow. </div>
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I wanted to make this base color really bright and vibrant. The Sand primer highlights in the previous post worked like a charm! I want a 200ml Mecha Sand Primer from now on. </div>
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I always thin my primer and paints with Vallejo ab thinner and flow improver. Ratios or how I miss them is better explained in my videos. </div>
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I also gave this base color some highlights of Olive Green mixed with Sand Primer. I added a couple of drops of Off White. I was not happy with the result. Thus I painted a thin coat of yellow to bring back the vibrance of the whole kit. </div>
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The highlighting is a simulation of having a light source at the upper right side of the kit. The underparts of the kit ( like the legs ) are actually still "blackish green". This lighting technique gives this fixed pose resin kit more depth and action. </div>
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Anyways, my apologies for not taking enough photos, as I was focused on the recording of the videos while painting. </div>
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Do check out my video of this painting at my Youtube channel for more info and tips. </div>
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Thanks as always for dropping by! Until next update guys! Just enjoy the hobby! </div>
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This is part of my <a href="https://youtu.be/S0BywUl9Jg0" target="_blank"><b><i>Painting Gundam Pilots with Vallejo Mecha Color Part 1</i></b></a> at Youtube. </div>
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The Priming Blog article is<b><i> <a href="https://dc23-mecharts.blogspot.com/2019/12/zenithal-priming-gundam-pilots-with.html" target="_blank">HERE</a></i></b>. </div>
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I decided to paint the base color of the skin tone as I did not want my Youtube video, to just have the Zenithal priming. The 10 minute video is now at least filled with information from Zenithal priming with Vallejo Mecha Primers to painting the base skin tones with Vallejo Mecha Colors.</div>
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I think I will no longer mention paint and thinner RATIOS here in my blog articles, as my videos will show and try to explain how I miss Vallejo Mecha Colors for airbrushing. </div>
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I use Vallejo Mecha Colors mixed with Vallejo AB Thinner and Flow Improver for airbrushing. </div>
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I clean up my airbrush in between spraysduring painting. My Harder&Steenbeck Silverline airbrush is the easiest airbrush to clean that I ever had ( I have other brands of ab, but I no longer use them ). </div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">THE COLORS</span></b></div>
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I used Vallejo Mecha Color Pink for the base color of the skins of all the 3 Gundam pilot figures. I sprayed in thin even coats ( 3 times ). </div>
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I then highlighted the base color with Vallejo Mecha Color Light Flesh mix with a bit of Off White. Thinned the misture with thinner and V Flow ( Vallejo Flow Improver ). I then sprayed on the upper right side of the figure to simulate lighting. </div>
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I like subtle lighting with anything I paint these days. Flat painting is... errr... is fine, but I like models and figures with simulated lighting. </div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">THE PAINTING</span></b></div>
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Always test spray on a piece of paper ( I use thick vellum cardboard ) before spraying on the actual kit. Add paint if you over thinned, and add thinner if the paint is too thick. I can write thin lines of around 1mm before attempting precision airbrushing. </div>
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I love Vallejo Mecha Colors! LOL</div>
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Seriously tho, this was my first time painting skin with the Vallejo Mecha Color paints. I usually paint skin tones with my Vallejo Game Air "Skin and Leather Set" for my miniatures.</div>
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Overall, I think the painting went well. Albeit I had to add paint on the highlight colors as I over thinned them. I could have painted deeper shadows with my airbrush and more highlights, but decided against it. Including a complete process of airbrushing skin will make my video too long and difficult to upload already.</div>
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Anyways, I hope you found this blog article and my Youtube video informative or at the very least inspiring. </div>
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First off, I paint outdoors in my tiny red paint booth. Even though I am using non-toxic ( Eco friendly as branded by Shoppee ) acrylic paints in <a href="https://dc23-mecharts.blogspot.com/search/label/Vallejo" target="_blank"><b><i>Acrylicos Vallejo</i></b></a>. </div>
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Sometimes I also use gas masks, but was lazy to wear one today, as it was steamy outside. </div>
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Also, not seen here in the photos, I clean my Harder&Steenbeck ( which is so easy to clean ) in between sprays. I blow a couple of drops of airbrush cleaner in between sprays and dump and blow air through the airbrush under a pale of water. </div>
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Anyways, I got this beautiful <a href="https://dc23-mecharts.blogspot.com/2013/03/gsb-masterwork-full-armor-gundam-review.html" target="_blank"><b><i>GSB Masterwork Full Armor Gundam RX 78 1</i></b></a> way back, from a close Gunpla friend in Omar aka Aor_or_die of Italy ( Italy Gunpla Champion 2008 ). </div>
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I took apart the kit and cleaned it a bit with Vallejo sanding sponge ( 800 / 1000 grit ). Altho it is still not the cleanest resin kit in the world, I think it will do. I wanted to paint already.</div>
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After sanding and clean up, I then primed the pieces ( large ) with Vallejo Mecha Black Primer. </div>
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<b>40 parts Black Primer : 10 parts thinner : 10 parts flow improver</b></div>
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I actually thinned this a little more than needed, as I sprayed from a distance than usual. Some areas are hard to reach as I cannot disassemble the main torso part. Thinning a little more ( 2 drops each of thinner and flow improver ) allowed me to produce a smooth finish as the primer is not drying mid air. </div>
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To be honest, I do not really stick to certain ratios as I also paint on canvas. Meaning as a fine artist ( sometimes ), I am used to varying opacity ( and sometimes consistency ) of acrylic paints ( I use only expensive professional brands ). Part of being an artist is mastery of your medium of choice anyways. </div>
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So I do eye tests when thinning. ( My youtube video should show this more ). A silky milky consistency is a must. It should be creamy enough to stick to the glass cup ( a bit ). Glass cup I use to mix paint. But smooth or silky enough to slide through the glass when pouring to the airbrush cup. Also it is very important to have a piece of test paper in front of you, to test spray on, before spraying on the actual kit. </div>
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The Vallejo Mecha Color Black Primer is a gift from above. A couple of my social media posts shows the durability and adherence of this primer to the resin kit, during priming. The Black Priming went super smooth as expected. The consistency of the Black Primer was ready for airbrushing ( I personally thin all my Vallejo paints when airbrushing tho ).</div>
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<span style="text-align: left;">The Mecha Sand Primer was my choice for sketching instead of the usual white. My experience in illustrations ( both digitally and traditionally ) made me choose this color for my sketching ( pre shading for older modelers ). </span></div>
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<span style="text-align: left;">The Sand Primer should give the Greens later on, more depth. The Sand primer should give a richer tone to the painting later on. </span></div>
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<span style="text-align: left;">I thinned the Sand Primer a little more than usual ( I lost count of the ratio ), as the paint was thick. Creamy thick like Model Color paints. More thinner, but not too much allowed me to control the paint as I was sketching. Control is most important when sketching. </span></div>
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<span style="text-align: left;">I did adjust the rear knob of my Harder&Steenbeck to limit the paint flow and lowered the air pressure to around 15psi ( I was black priming at 20psi ). </span></div>
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<span style="text-align: left;">Overall the priming went well! Albeit I had to thin the Sand Primer a bit more than usual. </span></div>
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<span style="text-align: left;">I am editing the video tutorial of this priming tonight. I cannot commit on when I can finish my Youtube video as of this writing tho. But I hope you still found this article informative.</span></div>
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<span style="text-align: left;">Thanks as always for dropping by! Until next post guys! Just enjoy the hobby! </span></div>
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Cleaning up these Pilot figures are... hmmm... different ( difficult for me actually ). The material is more rubber than plastic. The material is difficult to sand and clean up.<br />
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I practically sculpted or sliced thin strips of flesh colored rubber to remove the mold lines. The slicing is very visible on the Youtube video. I was able to sand the other areas with Vallejo sanding blocks. I used 1000 grit. If you use a grit lower than 600, the rubber becomes rough. Anyways, you have to try to clean one of this to know how to clean it up.<br />
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I super glued the foot to a cork. Needed to add more super glue than usual as the cork was absorbing it. After around 10 minutes of letting the glue cure, I then primed the figures with Vallejo Mecha Color Primers. I have been using Vallejo Polyurethane primers for 10 years now, but it was my first time to use the Mecha Color Primers. I thinned the MC ( Mecha Color ) Primers as usual.<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">RATIOS</span></b> - These are very rough estimates. My videos at Youtube better shows how I dillute Vallejo Mecha Color paints for airbrushing.<br />
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<b>20 drops Black Primer : 2 drops Thinner : 5 drops Flow Improver</b><br />
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<b>20 drops White Primer : 1 drop Thinner : 5 drops Flow Improver</b><br />
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I thinned the White Primer less than the Black Primer, as it is thinner than black primer to begin with. It spray well. I only use Harder & Steenbeck for airbrushing tho. But my thinning worked well with my airbrush.<br />
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The Vallejo Mecha Color Black Primer has great coverage as expected. It went smoothly through my airbrush without hiccups. I will not add thinner ( or just one drop of Flow Improver ) to the White primer next time. Less primer should give it a better coverage. My airbrushing of both went well.<br />
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I clean my Harder& Steenbeck Silverline airbrush with Vallejo Airbrush Cleaner ( thinned 50:50 with water ). Then I blew my ab under a tub of water. Then blew another good few drops of Vallejo Airbrush Thinner, for the mechanism.<br />
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Done. I blew some air to the primed figures with my ab, before packing up.<br />
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I like letting Vallejo Primers for a day ( or at least overnight ) before airbrushing again or hand painting. A strong Vallejo priming ( and painting and varnishing ) is all about following curing times to ensure great adherence and durability.<br />
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I hope you find this post informative. Thanks as always for dropping by! Until next post guys!<br />
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So I just got a couple of Vallejo Paint Stands today! A ton of thanks to Sir Freddie Tan and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/neutralgrounds/" target="_blank"><i><b>Neutral Grounds</b></i></a> at Centris for the early Christmas Gifts! Video unboxing and assembly of these paint stands at <a href="https://youtu.be/X89brZwnjlA" target="_blank"><i><b>my Youtube channel</b></i></a>.<br />
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The Vallejo stocks, paints and hobby tools at Neutral Grounds Centris is crazy! It is the most complete range of Vallejo Paints I have ever seen. It was also my first time to see that Vallejo produces hobby tools like nippers, art knives, sanding blocks and the like. I will have to grab a few more Vallejo hobby tools there next time.<br />
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I also got a few important supplies. A couple of Vallejo Red Sable brushes, Vallejo sanding sponge and the Vallejo Stencil blades ( which will be perfect for the part 2 of my <b><i><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wCrTW4hmPa4" target="_blank">Armor Trimming tutorial</a> </i></b>at Youtube ).<br />
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I've been looking for these all my life, I only had one Vallejo Wall Stand for 30 and 60ml bottles. I just could not get these locally! I almost resorted to some third party stands sold at online sites, but I was afraid of the quality, and they are expensive or same price as these Vallejo stands.<br />
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I only want Vallejo Stands. I do use some clear plastic lipstick stands tho. But you cannot fit 17ml Vallejo bottles in the lipstick stands. I have my paints turned upside down. Which is fine, as long as you shake them once in a while.<br />
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I have a ton of Vallejo paints, so I have a couple of shelves carpentered last year. But I do not like standing up during painting, and look for colors on the shelves. It ruins the momentum. These paint stands on my workbench is perfect! No more momentum changing standing up to get and find colors anymore.<br />
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Seriously, these paint stands will make me more efficient. Time is money, and standing up is a waste of money. LOL<br />
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The stands are modular. <a href="https://youtu.be/X89brZwnjlA" target="_blank"><b><i>My video at Youtube</i></b></a> should show more. My apologies as I failed to take more photos ( for the blog ) as I was so excited to set it up at the table.<br />
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The video recording should show even how I assembled this ( albeit I failed to press the record button during the assembly of one of the stands ).<br />
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Again, a ton of thanks to Sir Freddie Tan and Neutral Grounds Philippines for the early Christmas gifts! Woot! This is seriously painting life changing! Hahaha<br />
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Thanks as always for dropping by! Until next update guys! Just enjoy the hobby!<br />
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This blade is perfect for intricate cutting! Always be careful in handling blades!<br />
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I am prepping a few small kits and some Privateer Press Warmahordes miniatures for painting for my <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaQE00yCIh0D_UqC-oBc4Hw?view_as=subscriber" target="_blank"><i><b>new Youtube channel</b></i></a> this coming weekend. </div>
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I primed and painted this with my Harder & Steenbeck Silverline airbrush with Vallejo polyurethane primers and Vallejo Game Airs a couple of years ago. <a href="https://dc23-mecharts.blogspot.com/2017/02/priming-miniatures-in-batches.html" target="_blank"><b><i>HERE</i></b></a> is the priming blog post and <a href="https://dc23-mecharts.blogspot.com/2017/02/painting-base-colors-in-batches.html" target="_blank"><b><i>HERE</i></b></a> is the painting blog post. I have yet to do hand painting on these. The painting was all airbrushed ( thus the oversprays ).</div>
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Yes, a couple of years ago, as I have been really busy with commissioned illustration projects ( including this <a href="https://dc23-mecharts.blogspot.com/2017/03/colored-trollbloods-inspired-poster.html" target="_blank"><b><i>Trollbloods Poster</i></b></a> I sold as art prints ). </div>
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I also gave both a nice Vallejo gloss polyurethane varnish before putting them in a plastic box. </div>
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Fast forward to today. I will be recording on video the rest of the painting process of this Trollbloods Gargantuans. I will exclusively paint these with Vallejo Mecha Colors tho ( and some Vallejo texture and effects paints for the base ). As much as I love my complete set of Vallejo Game Airs, my new Mecha Color set ( <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JGTofKCpnY4&t=288s" target="_blank"><b><i>unboxing video at Youtube</i></b></a> ) needs some love. </div>
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Looking forward to sharing to you here and my Youtube channel the rest of the painting process of these two beautiful beasts! </div>
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Stay tuned guys! Thanks a ton as always for dropping by! Cheers! </div>
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