HOW to Panel Line a Gundam | TIPS for better Gunpla Panel Lining

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  • How to panel line a Gundam or how to panel line gunpla. Some tips on how to do good panel lining on unpainted gunpla and painted gunpla. You've tried markers, pens, oils, enamels, acrylics, inks and even the panel line accent paint... and yet you do bad panel lining?
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  • @DonSuratos
    @DonSuratos  9 місяців тому

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    • @keanutype0896
      @keanutype0896 18 днів тому

      Hi DonSuratos, may I ask lang po, gaano po kaneed ang topcoat or something kapag nagamit ng oil-base panel lining like Gundam Marker pourtype?
      to my knowledge kasi, dapat daw tinatopcoat ang plastic before gumamit ng oilbase like pour-type or tamiya. in this video parang di ko kayo nakita magtopcoat. totoo po ba na madaling masira ang plastic?
      planning kasi na mag pourtype, so far yung panel-ling fine tip lang gamit ko.

  • @ribofen
    @ribofen 2 роки тому +6

    Thank you for clarifying more on panel lining with acrylics, they are much cheaper and low maintenence than oils and enamels. Also the tip to use back of knife as budget scriber. Can use blades that are dull, maybe file them a little too.

    • @DonSuratos
      @DonSuratos  2 роки тому

      Glad you liked the video. ☺️🎨🎨🎨

  • @dunka12
    @dunka12 2 роки тому +50

    Just take into account when using panel liner, or their thinners like turpentine, zippo fluid, white spirits, etc, on bare unpainted kits, it might make your kit brittle and break. It enters the plastic and destroys the structure inside. If you generally leave your kits alone, you should be fine, and probably not even notice it.

    • @DonSuratos
      @DonSuratos  2 роки тому +8

      Totally agree. I broke so many kits when I used to weather with enamels more than a decade ago. But I tried not to endorse Vallejo too much in this video. Cheers! ☺️

    • @stanlee2200
      @stanlee2200 2 роки тому +6

      Unless you dip a part in any of the chemicals you mentioned above and let it soak for a an obscene amount of time, you won't have any problems with the plastic getting brittle and. Breaking...ppl have been using them for years and they absolutely work just fine. Ppl like you just feel they gotta put their 2 cents in.

    • @dunka12
      @dunka12 2 роки тому +17

      @@stanlee2200 people like me had this problem. Sometimes depends on the plastic, not all kits use the same quality, sometimes depends on the size of the part or if it's a delicate piece, and so on. Don't need to be a dick about it. Was just advice and a word of caution.

    • @monoeyemulisha7203
      @monoeyemulisha7203 2 роки тому +2

      That actually depends on the company and the quality of their plastic curing process. Bandai kits are very fragile while Kotobukiya are much more resilient.

    • @ficklampa
      @ficklampa 2 роки тому +4

      @@stanlee2200 Not really true. I’ve had pieces break from small amounts of Tamiya accent colour. It didn’t soak, just seeped inside the seamline and after a day when I went to handle the piece it crumbled. So be careful.

  • @seanklingle139
    @seanklingle139 2 роки тому +4

    Some great tips and ways to use other things for panel lines! I always forget about re-scribing so I'm adding it to my tips playlist so I don't forget again. Thanks!!

    • @DonSuratos
      @DonSuratos  2 роки тому

      Thanks for watching Sean. Glad you found the video helpful. ☺️🦾🦾🦾

  • @DXCXV
    @DXCXV Рік тому +6

    Before watching this video my panel lining SUCKED, but after watching it my panel lining ROCKS! So many videos telling you how to do it but not much are giving those extra tips like how to do it properly towards painted kits!

    • @DonSuratos
      @DonSuratos  Рік тому +1

      Hahaha! Thank you for watching! 😊🎨🎨🎨

  • @wackpool1491
    @wackpool1491 Місяць тому +1

    also here is an interesting thing that I figured out:
    If you are panel lining flat painted models, even if you varnished it moisten up te pieces a bit.
    Dab some water on it, it will make the capillary action easier, and prevent the ink staining your paint job to mutch (Because of how the flat paint works even when gloss coated it will drink up the ink. because of surface tension)

    • @DonSuratos
      @DonSuratos  Місяць тому +1

      Awesome! Sounds good to me! Thanks for sharing! 😊🎨🎨🎨

    • @wackpool1491
      @wackpool1491 Місяць тому

      @@DonSuratos no prob :)
      So this is what happened btw.
      I have painted my gear doga with the flat olive green tamiya paint.
      But even clear coated the surface had this really rough texture.
      As I started putting in on the panel line all the access ink instead of pulling on the surface just scattered on the surface, like it was drained by dried-out soil.
      So I figured since this was the much rougher flat textured paint the ink scattered in the micro pores.
      So I took a cotten bud, and, and moistened the pieces up just a tad bit.
      It made the capillary action waaay faster, and prevented ink spillage scattering in those pores.

  • @SculptviperTommy
    @SculptviperTommy 2 роки тому +2

    Fantastic video. Thanks for sharing your knowledge!

    • @DonSuratos
      @DonSuratos  2 роки тому

      You are most welcome! ☺️🎨🎨🎨

  • @destroyah_5153
    @destroyah_5153 2 роки тому +1

    I use watered down Testor's Acrylic Black wash, works great and it lasts long since you can just keep adding water to it for more

  • @emeraldent
    @emeraldent 6 місяців тому +1

    "That's it, Pancit". love that! The phrase and the dish! cheers from Seattle!

    • @DonSuratos
      @DonSuratos  6 місяців тому

      Awesome man! 😅🎨🎨🎨

  • @mattr.1804
    @mattr.1804 Рік тому +3

    So my panel lining hasn’t been terrible but I’ve been opting to do a “shadowed” effect with gundam markers when it comes to raised edges and such. I’m thinking I’m going to finally take the plunge and grab a couple SABs since rescribing always comes to mind when I’m doing so. The more I use my tamiya wash, the more I don’t even want to look at markers anymore lol. I used to think they had their place but I think that’s just because I haven’t developed other skills yet ie: scribing. Thanks for the tips!

    • @DonSuratos
      @DonSuratos  Рік тому +1

      You are most welcome. Scribing gets easy with practice. Just never rush or you'll end up with crooked panel lines. 😊

  • @goforitpainting
    @goforitpainting Рік тому +1

    Cool as always.

  • @natalebabbo-gunplaanddioramas
    @natalebabbo-gunplaanddioramas 2 роки тому +2

    Excellent video, bro! Sorry if I’ve been absent for a while in following your videos. Likely the best tutorial on panel lining I’ve seen, with true tips and tricks. Rescribing is actually a great suggestion. Keep those type of videos coming, bro! Ciao!

    • @DonSuratos
      @DonSuratos  2 роки тому +1

      Hi Natale!,Hope you are fine! Yeah I noticed your absence. 😅☺️🦾🦾🦾

    • @natalebabbo-gunplaanddioramas
      @natalebabbo-gunplaanddioramas 2 роки тому

      @@DonSuratos all is well, just been (and still am) very busy with work (the real one….. that brings bread to the family… 😂) your recent gunpla videos are really nice!
      On a side note, I’ve been asked by MUFANT, the science fiction and fantasy museum in my city (Turin) to organize the gundam section of an exhibition that will start in September on modern manga, anime and their inspiration/influence. The gundam part will show gunplas from each decade to show the evolution of the kits design and style and also special gundams used as marketing by various brands or events.

  • @thebigbient8736
    @thebigbient8736 2 роки тому +1

    Just bought your book, looking forward to reading it! 👊🏼

    • @DonSuratos
      @DonSuratos  2 роки тому

      Thank you so much for the support! Appreciate it so much. ☺️🎨🎨🎨

  • @chaoticevilbard
    @chaoticevilbard 2 роки тому +2

    I find Vallejo paints work really well, and you can clean them up with water and it won't strip your clear coat or paint job

    • @DonSuratos
      @DonSuratos  2 роки тому +2

      Totally agree. But I tried to be as unbias as I can here, but yes I prefer Vallejos everytime. ☺️🎨🎨🎨

  • @greychief
    @greychief 2 роки тому +4

    I went through using gundam marker, then gundam weathering marker, then panel accents.
    This was before I learned I needed to do Top Coat before applying.
    Too bad I'm too impatient and too lazy to wait for the varnish to cure😅

    • @DonSuratos
      @DonSuratos  2 роки тому +2

      I went through everything bro. 😅 I have like all the colors of gundam markers and enamels way back. Rescribing is actually key. ☺️

  • @scroggie_mini_painting3983
    @scroggie_mini_painting3983 2 роки тому +1

    Fantastic tips man 👍🏼

    • @DonSuratos
      @DonSuratos  2 роки тому

      Thank you Scroggie! ☺️🎨🎨🎨

  • @tristanforsyth
    @tristanforsyth 2 роки тому +1

    Some great advice here Don!

    • @DonSuratos
      @DonSuratos  2 роки тому +1

      Hey! Thank you my old time bro! ☺️🦾🦾🦾

  • @darkcggaming
    @darkcggaming Місяць тому +1

    Great video and tips. Thanks.

    • @DonSuratos
      @DonSuratos  Місяць тому

      Glad it was helpful! 😊

  • @michaelnavarrojr9132
    @michaelnavarrojr9132 2 роки тому +1

    Very helpful info on panel lining

    • @DonSuratos
      @DonSuratos  2 роки тому

      Glad you liked the video. ☺️

  • @natanreed1433
    @natanreed1433 2 роки тому +1

    Thank you for info

  • @southpaw5483
    @southpaw5483 Рік тому +2

    Thank you Don. After the "Panel Lining" is complete, if we wish to continue painting with Acrylic paint, do we need to apply a Matt Varnish? I am concerned the Acrylic paint may not adhere well to the Gloss Varnish. Your thoughts are welcomed.

    • @DonSuratos
      @DonSuratos  Рік тому +1

      You are correct. Good call. Sealing with a matte varnish will give you the perfect finish for painting. 😊

  • @sirracer2005
    @sirracer2005 Рік тому +1

    So av airbrush thinner won't effect the gloss varnish at all for cleaning up the panel line wash?

    • @DonSuratos
      @DonSuratos  Рік тому +1

      Yes it won't. Specially once cured after 24 hours.

  • @pilgrimgrey4191
    @pilgrimgrey4191 2 роки тому +1

    Excellent video thanks very much Don…

    • @DonSuratos
      @DonSuratos  2 роки тому +1

      Welcome Pilgrim. Thanks for watching! ☺️🎨🎨🎨

  • @LKjolo
    @LKjolo 2 роки тому +3

    Another great tutorial vid! I always use Tamiya Enamels for panel lining but it's hard to find these days, i tried using acrylics but the capillary action is not smooth as enamels paints. I'll be trying oil paints as you suggested. Thank you!

    • @Gundumb_guy
      @Gundumb_guy 2 роки тому +2

      I actually really like using oil paints because you can’t tweak the color to your liking with each part!

    • @DonSuratos
      @DonSuratos  2 роки тому

      Totally agree with what you said DJ. The panel line accent is the easiest to use actually. But yes, I kinda miss or will miss the enamels. The seller told me the enamels are no longer produced now. 😓

    • @DonSuratos
      @DonSuratos  2 роки тому +1

      But much like acrylics, you have to thin bro. Thus not beginner friendly imho. ☺️

    • @statoilbensin2190
      @statoilbensin2190 2 роки тому

      Tamiya enamels are great indeed, but if you cant get them you can try Humbrol enamel. They dry pretty fast, even metallics dry fast. One thing I dont like is how difficult it is to not spill them when opening the tins😬

  • @nathanielangelojancamacam7584
    @nathanielangelojancamacam7584 7 місяців тому +2

    Kudos boss. Thanks for the video.

    • @DonSuratos
      @DonSuratos  7 місяців тому

      Welcome bro! 😊🎨🎨🎨

  • @lanesteele240
    @lanesteele240 2 роки тому +2

    Thanks for the tips on which sab’s to get

    • @DonSuratos
      @DonSuratos  2 роки тому

      Oh you are getting one bro? Should be great for your Orc armors. 😜

    • @lanesteele240
      @lanesteele240 2 роки тому

      @@DonSuratos i want a better air brush. After that, i may get a set. I have 8-10 gundam that need building

  • @ShuishuoKa
    @ShuishuoKa 2 роки тому +1

    Sir,will the paints be strong enough after drying if I paint the vallejo paints on a gunpla without using primer?
    Is there something can be used with brush instead of using primer with an airbrush?

    • @DonSuratos
      @DonSuratos  2 роки тому

      Yes... ONLY if you used Mecha Colors. ☺️

    • @ShuishuoKa
      @ShuishuoKa 2 роки тому

      @@DonSuratos Thank you sir

  • @kevinsusila2935
    @kevinsusila2935 4 місяці тому

    Heyy nice video btw, very informative anyway i wanna ask if there is any other option for a chisels other than sab or bmc like you said, its too expensive imo😭

  • @scalemodelstudio
    @scalemodelstudio 7 місяців тому +1

    Thankyou!

  • @OfficialPhazeMusic
    @OfficialPhazeMusic 2 роки тому +1

    Wow bro what a beautiful studio. I’m so jealous!!!

    • @DonSuratos
      @DonSuratos  2 роки тому

      Oh thanks bro. Just cheap DIY wooden shelves bro. ☺️🎨🎨🎨

  • @plamoverse
    @plamoverse 2 роки тому +1

    Another good tutorial boss! Nailed it again kabayan! 👍

    • @DonSuratos
      @DonSuratos  2 роки тому

      Salamat kabayan! ☺️🎨🎨🎨

  • @35-xmipa4-renjiroalfathzhi4

    so if i want to add matte finish to my kit, does applying gloss coat before the matte coat will destroy the matte coat?

  • @onealbongon5841
    @onealbongon5841 20 днів тому

    Bro hope get answered , just want to ask the proper sequence
    Panel lining
    Decals
    Top coat (matt)
    Which goes first?

  • @michaelfabros5932
    @michaelfabros5932 2 роки тому +1

    salamat idol.. started using more vallejos lately together with my kids..

    • @DonSuratos
      @DonSuratos  2 роки тому

      Salamat din kabayan! Great choice! Non toxic ftw! ☺️

  • @zazen69
    @zazen69 Рік тому +4

    I enjoy your videos and work. One correction in this video is that soap actually reduces surface tension in water while you said it increases it. I'm sure it was just a slip but wanted to clarify. Keep up the good work!

    • @DonSuratos
      @DonSuratos  Рік тому

      Thank you! ah yes, always gets confuse on how to explain surface tension. Thanks! 😊

  • @une6two943
    @une6two943 2 роки тому +1

    question.. sometimes i use tamiya panel lines, and some parts of the plastic would get small cracks :( this happened to me for RG and HG gundam kits.. i don't apply anything before i use the tamiya panel line accent color..

    • @ying3966
      @ying3966 2 роки тому +2

      You'll need to be careful. Tamiya also says it on the bottle about corrosion but the hidden fine print that people miss is that tamiya accent is enamel paint that "should" be heavily diluted with thinner. If you want to minimize risk as a total, just apply a clear coat. If you're cleaning the pool, then you must be using either enamel thinner (don't use acrylic thinner or a very common one is x20a), lighter fluid, or mineral spirits. That can also corrode as well if you're not careful however you can minimize it with a tissue to dry up the cotton tip before cleaning.

    • @DonSuratos
      @DonSuratos  2 роки тому +1

      Yes. I think they are enamels. And since they are thinned down enamels, the thinner is extra harmful. Sorry I tried not to endorse Vallejo too much, as I am bias. Thus I did not mention the pros and cons of each method. ☺️🎨🎨🎨

    • @DonSuratos
      @DonSuratos  2 роки тому

      Thanks for the info! ☺️🎨🎨🎨

  • @RR_1138
    @RR_1138 2 роки тому +1

    😂 glad I stayed for the Pancit ✌🏼, great vid bro

    • @DonSuratos
      @DonSuratos  2 роки тому

      Hahaha! Thanks for watching! ☺️🎨🎨🎨

  • @dirge341
    @dirge341 5 місяців тому

    One thing that i see that can be an issue is when cleaning panel lines, you tend to go down the line. I've learned that for both shallow or not, wipe across the line. Not down it. It works. Though, despite the slight criticism, this is a very informative video. Also to those knew to panel lining....practice make perfect. Find what works for you.

    • @DonSuratos
      @DonSuratos  5 місяців тому

      Yeap. Thus I always re-scribe. 😊

  • @miniscribbler7638
    @miniscribbler7638 Рік тому +2

    just one correction. dish soap breaks surface tension not adds more, great tips though.

  • @daddygamingnightly5236
    @daddygamingnightly5236 2 роки тому +1

    Great vid! How do you handle painted and topcoated kits when it stains and its hard to remove im kinda OC especially on white

    • @DonSuratos
      @DonSuratos  2 роки тому +1

      You need a really nice and shiny gloss varnish / topcoat before you do panel lining. Then it will be perfect all the time. ☺️

    • @honestbenny
      @honestbenny Місяць тому

      @@DonSuratos But I don't need to do gloss first if I just want to panel line on vanilla plastic? Can I just panel line, clean and then top matt coat?
      Also can I use Tamiya 80030 X-20 Enamel Thinner to clean my Tamiya Oil Panel Lining? Will it damage Gunpla plastic?

    • @DonSuratos
      @DonSuratos  Місяць тому

      @@honestbenny Yes if it is just plastic.

  • @SteveForteGMR
    @SteveForteGMR 2 роки тому +1

    Liking these tips vids. I've started trying scribing by going over the kit panel lines so it sounds like I decided to do a good thing.
    Is it worth gloss varnishing bare plastic if you're aiming on using water slide decals and then panel lining?
    Lastly, washing up liquid (dish soap) actually breaks the surface tension rather than adds to it. But you're right, it flows so well when you add a little to a water based wash 😉

    • @DonSuratos
      @DonSuratos  2 роки тому +1

      Haha, I explained the dish soap in reverse. But still it flows better with dosh soap. 😅. Varnishing over plastic is good for the decals, specially if you sanded the kit bro. However, make sure to rescribe before varnishing ofcourse. Thanks for watching bro! ☺️🎨🎨🎨

    • @SteveForteGMR
      @SteveForteGMR 2 роки тому

      @@DonSuratos keep them coming and thanks for the tips. I've signed up for the Cerulean Project so need to practice and try these tips out 😁

  • @WOLFlikeDOG
    @WOLFlikeDOG Рік тому +1

    Your into alone deserves a like and subscribe

  • @cm60854
    @cm60854 2 роки тому +1

    Would the gundam markers be practical for smaller models, like Infinity?

    • @DonSuratos
      @DonSuratos  2 роки тому +1

      Hi, I kinda forgot how thick the gundam markers are. I remember I bought a .1 Staedtler technical pen way back, for tiny panel lines. ☺️

    • @cm60854
      @cm60854 2 роки тому

      @@DonSuratos oh cool, thanks, I'll try and find the .1. I've actually heard those be recommended for pupils already

  • @Blackout5871
    @Blackout5871 2 роки тому +2

    This is very helpful to me. I've never done panel lining, and have wanted to try. Glad to see I don't have to toss cash at brand name model markers to do it. You, sir, have earned this sub.

    • @DonSuratos
      @DonSuratos  2 роки тому

      Glad you found the video helpful. Thank you for the sub! ☺️🎨🎨🎨

  • @CptPhilippnes
    @CptPhilippnes 2 роки тому +1

    Quick question about the Tamiya panel liner, do you still need to put clear coat on the parts before panel lining? I heard that it's corrosive to kits

    • @ying3966
      @ying3966 2 роки тому +2

      Would still recommend putting on clear coat, if you can manage the tamiya to not pool too much and you cleaned it up. Also recommend not to apply too much cleanup whether you choose to use lighter fluid (I personally use this), mineral spirits, thinner. Pretty much get it in the cotton tip and you'll notice a wet cotton tip, just minimize it by letting tissue absorb the cotton tip.
      However especially on newer kits (I want to say even reprints?) and those around years 2010-2022 has a better survival rate due to plastic molding process changes on the bare plastic however if you want to minimize the risk, just clear coat it.
      I got some battle damage corrosion even on the HG moon gundam BUT I was testing things however my MG rx 78-2 the origin turned out just fine and perfected my own style. Honestly I would recommend doing it regardless, if it corrodes then so be it, lesson is learned on YOUR terms not anyone else, it's your plastic crack and gundam is freedom.

    • @DonSuratos
      @DonSuratos  2 роки тому +1

      Always clear coat. ☺️

    • @CptPhilippnes
      @CptPhilippnes 2 роки тому

      @@ying3966 thanks for the tip. Will look into clear coating and painting my Mg Barbatos before panel lining

    • @CptPhilippnes
      @CptPhilippnes 2 роки тому

      @@DonSuratos salamat sa tip!

    • @itsrobertime
      @itsrobertime Рік тому

      Clear coating means top coating? Can I do this to protect the parts - Mr. Hobby Gloss Top Coat then Tamiya Panel Line Accent then stickers, finally Mr. Hobby Matte Top Coat?

  • @khanimania
    @khanimania 2 роки тому +1

    Doesnt that increase plastic breaking with tamiya accent paint??

    • @DonSuratos
      @DonSuratos  2 роки тому

      Yes.... thus the gloss varnish. ☺️

  • @lifeinjersey9846
    @lifeinjersey9846 2 роки тому +1

    SAB panel lines I've been interested in those for a while. I always wondered how to really get nice panel lines for some of the older kits. Its annoying how small the panel lines are for some older kits

    • @DonSuratos
      @DonSuratos  2 роки тому +1

      SAB are a bomb! They are sharper than BMC ( even new BMCs are kinda dull ), and they do not leave ugly lip along the scribing like the cheaper alternatives. .1 or .15 SAB should work fine for those ugly small panel lines in old kits. ☺️

    • @greychief
      @greychief 2 роки тому

      @@DonSuratos Question is where to buy SAB chisels? 😅

    • @ying3966
      @ying3966 2 роки тому +1

      @@greychief I got mine from newtype, they should be able to send overseas but luckily I live nearby them so pretty much 2 day shipping. I wouldn't recommend .1mm unless you want the complete set, strangely enough your hobby knife is as close as a .1mm and pretty much the cleanup tool as you'll get plastic buildup on your new panel lines. .15mm for HG, .2mm for MG and possibly PG but I prefer .3mm for PG and after that you'll see your style of pattern at that point meaning on a HG, use .15mm and scribe all the way from your custom a to b point and use a .3mm in the middle of your custom scribed line.

  • @Gundumb_guy
    @Gundumb_guy 2 роки тому +2

    You know I’m always excited to see gunpla/mecha stuff!

    • @DonSuratos
      @DonSuratos  2 роки тому +1

      Flip flopping more this year. Ratio would be 3 : 1. 1 being gunpla. 😅

    • @Gundumb_guy
      @Gundumb_guy 2 роки тому

      @@DonSuratos yeah that’s cool with me! One of those videos is going to be painting 1/144 and 1/100 pilot figures with acrylics im sure! Lol

  • @jcillis
    @jcillis 2 роки тому +2

    Excellent video. Great tips and very well presented. Thank you!

    • @DonSuratos
      @DonSuratos  2 роки тому

      You are most welcome. Thank you for watching. ☺️

  • @MechanicalFrog
    @MechanicalFrog 2 роки тому +1

    Hey... good video.

    • @DonSuratos
      @DonSuratos  2 роки тому

      Hey Mech! Thanks as always bro! ☺️🎨🎨🎨

  • @MaskedRiderChris
    @MaskedRiderChris 2 роки тому +1

    Argh, Don, you evil man...the more videos about Gunpla stuff I watch of yours, the more I want to try my hand at it! I'm looking up beginner friendly kits as we speak! WHAT HAVE YOU DONE?! (Just kidding, but I am considering sticking my toe into this pool as of now)

    • @DonSuratos
      @DonSuratos  2 роки тому

      Haha! Gunpla is awesome. No need ro paint to look cool. Newer kits are perfect! ☺️

  • @nine_tails137
    @nine_tails137 Рік тому

    I didn't know Tamaiya made pre-mixed panel liner.
    I've been mixing Tamaiya paints with paint thinner for a long time, since I would Gundam Marker fades away with time.
    But that might be due to sunlight exposure for 3+ years?

    • @DonSuratos
      @DonSuratos  Рік тому +1

      Oh man… there are a gazillion “gimmicky hobby products” these days! In fact the market is dominated by “gimmicks”. 😅

    • @nine_tails137
      @nine_tails137 Рік тому

      @@DonSuratos Honestly, I've been trying to keep my Gunpla safe from stuff like sunlight and dust, but sometimes I can't do anything about it, and it frustrates me.
      For example: when panel lining, I tried markers, but they faded after 3+ years of sunlight exposure. I then tried paint thinner, and it lasted longer, but was more messy. I then looked up Top Coat to see if that would protect my gunpla from dust, but I need more info on it. Like, can I spray it parts that are still on the runners? Or can it only be done on a fully assembled model?

  • @Himle_
    @Himle_ 2 роки тому +1

    Nice and informative!
    I know Tamiya is very easy to get in Europe, I guess I thought it was the same "all over", seeing as it's such an old brand.
    ot: If you can, try out their lines of Clear paints, those are simply amazing!
    ot2: Don't know if Vallejo has a Liner brush? I bought and tried one a while back, and it made panel lining so much easier, or well, cleaner.
    I know someone already pointed out that soap breaks tension so I'll just add that coloured soap does change the liner colour^^ Found this out the hard/annoying way.

    • @DonSuratos
      @DonSuratos  2 роки тому +1

      Thanks. Ah yes the clear paints. Tamiya was widely used way back. However, it feels that they never improved their paints though, thus the last time I used them was like more than a decade ago. The panel liners are cool though. ☺️

    • @Himle_
      @Himle_ 2 роки тому

      @@DonSuratos Yeah, used Tamiya (and Humbrol) when I started painting (30+ years ago) and still use the clears every other project. And yeah, don't think they changed much since then, but, why mess with perfection? (:

  • @jessedawg4693
    @jessedawg4693 Рік тому +1

    So like we do black lining on minis but bigger

    • @DonSuratos
      @DonSuratos  Рік тому +1

      Yes… only lazier. 😅

    • @jessedawg4693
      @jessedawg4693 Рік тому

      @@DonSuratos 🤣 well it does look easy except the carving the lines out

  • @rudeus8750
    @rudeus8750 18 днів тому

    which type of panel lining does need top coat?

    • @DonSuratos
      @DonSuratos  18 днів тому +1

      A nice gloss coat before panel lining is always nice. Regardless of paint type. 😊

    • @rudeus8750
      @rudeus8750 18 днів тому

      @@DonSuratos Sorry I meant, Which type of panel lining does not need to top coat bro.

  • @adamvermillion4164
    @adamvermillion4164 9 місяців тому

    What cotton swabs are you using?

    • @DonSuratos
      @DonSuratos  9 місяців тому +1

      Just ordinary cotton swabs that leaves tiny fibers. 😅

    • @adamvermillion4164
      @adamvermillion4164 9 місяців тому

      @DonSuratos only the best cotton swabs available! Lol

  • @lazergator1016
    @lazergator1016 Рік тому +1

    Question so hindi naman po nakaka sira ng tamiya panel line accent ang bare plastic po kasi from what I've heard it's cracks bare plastic daw???

    • @DonSuratos
      @DonSuratos  Рік тому +1

      Actually delikado talaga oil at enamel dahil sa thinner / mineral spirits eh. Unless maganda pag ka varnish mo.

    • @lazergator1016
      @lazergator1016 Рік тому

      @@DonSuratos ah salamat po so bali kung gagamit ako ng tamiya panel line accent kailangan ko po mag apply ng gloss topcoat bago gamitin yung panel line accent po?

  • @Faiq_h
    @Faiq_h 2 роки тому +1

    What about cleaning with isopropyl?

    • @DonSuratos
      @DonSuratos  2 роки тому

      I think alcohol will work for acrylics and alcohol base paints like Tamiya, but I have never tried. ☺️

    • @Munchticles
      @Munchticles 2 роки тому

      I use 99% to clean Tamiya panel liner and Gundam marker paint on bare plastic and it works just fine, seems easy on the plastic too.

  • @l.d.k.
    @l.d.k. Рік тому +1

    Lol I saw a bug on your desk/table during 0:22

  • @UNICORNxGUNDAM
    @UNICORNxGUNDAM 2 роки тому +1

    That ant at the start of the video lol

  • @logiclust
    @logiclust Рік тому +1

    everyone (as in me and you) seems to have a utility star wars mug dedicated to their hobby

  • @gehnjhosanzoh6902
    @gehnjhosanzoh6902 2 роки тому +2

    hope you post more noob friendly tips more power and godbless

    • @DonSuratos
      @DonSuratos  2 роки тому

      Thank you. I think my daughter has more noob friendly videos 👉🏽 ua-cam.com/users/NicoSuratosGunplaSciFi ☺️

  • @raaaaaagh4263
    @raaaaaagh4263 2 роки тому +1

    Thanks for another great tutorial, Don!! I have to point out that @3:14 Mech range Varnishes are definitely up to the task for bare plastic, but Premium ab color range is not. I tried Premium ab Gloss and matt varnish on bare plastic and I found them do not have enough adhesiveness to plastic. You can easily peel the whole film off when left them air dry for one day if it’s sprayed on bare plastic.

    • @DonSuratos
      @DonSuratos  2 роки тому +1

      You are totally right! I was surprised too. I thought Premium is stronger than that. Thus I only recommend Mecha Primers and Mecha Varnishes and Mecha Colors on bare plastic. The Mecha range are really insanely durable. ☺️🎨🎨🎨

    • @raaaaaagh4263
      @raaaaaagh4263 2 роки тому

      @@DonSuratos Yeah, I think Premium is very resilient when it is one top of any paints, but just not on bare plastic.

  • @danross1038
    @danross1038 2 роки тому +2

    There's no way somebody tried ALL of the things you listed in the beginning and still didn't figure it out.

    • @DonSuratos
      @DonSuratos  2 роки тому +1

      You do gunpla? I did back in the day. 😉

  • @tataehe
    @tataehe 6 місяців тому +1

    "thats it pancit" 😂

  • @motorcycle-man
    @motorcycle-man 11 місяців тому

    start of the video at 1:50

  • @agentreptard
    @agentreptard 2 роки тому +1

    BTW don't use too much Achohal or the armor that your panel lining can crack.

  • @brendanarmstrong7802
    @brendanarmstrong7802 2 роки тому +1

    9:38 Oh god, I feel stupid. I was going through this whole video wondering "What's an NML?"

    • @DonSuratos
      @DonSuratos  2 роки тому

      Oh sorry for the way I pronounce enamel. 😅

  • @unclephilipps674
    @unclephilipps674 2 роки тому +1

    Very educational vid... BTW any update on your Facebook page? it seemed it got hacked.... also can we buy your book locally (Philippines)??? :D

    • @DonSuratos
      @DonSuratos  2 роки тому +1

      Oh thanks kabayan. Yes I still have a few copies of my book here. Just message me at Facebook or our shoppee page - Blue Brick Shop. ☺️

  • @r-typeforever_r-9dp2_asanoga16
    @r-typeforever_r-9dp2_asanoga16 2 роки тому +1

    #1 clear gloss (NO MATT) Tamiya o Mr. Hobby for ex:
    #2 panel line Tamiya, GAME Color Vallejo or, AK color etcc.
    #3 Decal (i just, prefer "waterslide")
    #4 Softener Mr. Mark ( by Mr. Hobby) or Vallejo "Decal soft.
    #5 Setter " " (Mr. Hobby)
    "Tip: do not consider the "Neo" suck! Select if possible, those without, are cheap, in hobby shops or on AliExpress!
    Do not touch Amazon, which is very expensive, "like fire" !!
    Finish gloss&matter, Gunze, Tamiya, Vallejio etcc.

    • @DonSuratos
      @DonSuratos  2 роки тому

      🎨🎨🎨☺️

    • @honestbenny
      @honestbenny Місяць тому

      What you use for clearing panel line Tamiya?

  • @PineUpAll
    @PineUpAll 2 роки тому +1

    Sy Gundam 💀

  • @aejobalcasabas953
    @aejobalcasabas953 Рік тому +1

    Need po ba coated muna bago mag panel line?

    • @DonSuratos
      @DonSuratos  Рік тому

      Always. Para madulas.

    • @aejobalcasabas953
      @aejobalcasabas953 Рік тому

      @@DonSuratos safe na kaya sa crack ung plastic nun sir?

    • @DonSuratos
      @DonSuratos  Рік тому

      @@aejobalcasabas953 yes... basta na varnish lahat bro.

    • @aejobalcasabas953
      @aejobalcasabas953 Рік тому +1

      @@DonSuratos salamat sir

    • @DonSuratos
      @DonSuratos  Рік тому

      @@aejobalcasabas953 NO "sir"... just "bro". 😊

  • @frostyyss8351
    @frostyyss8351 Рік тому

    I think anyone would say that you should coat your kit before using tamiya panel liner so the plastic won't crack. I have been applying tamiya on bare plastics for the majority of my kits and even dosed one before, after many months my kits are still intact, no cracks. I use a lighter fluid to clean btw and always wait for it to dry before cleaning

    • @DonSuratos
      @DonSuratos  Рік тому

      Been doing gunpla since 2008... I have multiple kits with cracked joints and parts. Perhaps I overdid the enamel washes for some, but I would never recommend them without caution.

    • @frostyyss8351
      @frostyyss8351 Рік тому

      @@DonSuratos medyo mahal din kasi ang top coat para sa mga low spenders kagaya namin kaya we just apply it bare, pero someone told me na Hindi daw yung tamiya ang dahilan kung bakit nag cra crack ang plastic, kundi yung cleaner daw na ginagamit ang dahilan kaya daw may crack.

  • @kingofgeese4904
    @kingofgeese4904 Рік тому

    My method is basically just using regular household items besides the panel liner itself. Line it with Gundam panel lining pen. Wait maybe 10-15 minutes. Then dip a q-tip in some isopropyl alcohol, rub most of it off onto a paper towel, you don’t want too much on. Then whipe away all excess.

    • @DonSuratos
      @DonSuratos  Рік тому +1

      Thanks for sharing! 😉🎨🎨🎨

  • @elijahsstudio1109
    @elijahsstudio1109 3 місяці тому

    Random trick: use paper to remove unwanted ink

  • @Jukeboxer11
    @Jukeboxer11 4 місяці тому

    - Makes a video about why your panel lining sucks
    - cleans up parallel to panel line

    • @DonSuratos
      @DonSuratos  4 місяці тому

      LMAO! You pride yourself for cleaning up vertically? Hahahahahahaha 😅🤣😂

    • @Jukeboxer11
      @Jukeboxer11 4 місяці тому

      @@DonSuratosYou clean perpendicular to the line so you don't clean out the line, obviously. That's why you're spending so much time digging in lines that don't need to be. That's why YOUR panel lining sucks. This is a very basic concept of these sorts of techniques.

  • @statoilbensin2190
    @statoilbensin2190 2 роки тому

    Obiously you are going to get problems if you are trying to use water based acrylics for panel lines.

    • @DonSuratos
      @DonSuratos  2 роки тому

      What problems? 😱😱😱

  • @hollowpoint1057
    @hollowpoint1057 Рік тому

    A minute is not enough dry time for oil and enamel. Personally I get a much better result letting those paints dry at least 30 minutes before attempting clean up.

    • @DonSuratos
      @DonSuratos  Рік тому

      Oh I did not know. Thanks. 😉

  • @hteekay
    @hteekay 2 роки тому

    I used 0.3 mm mechanical pencil.

  • @kidrobot.
    @kidrobot. 2 роки тому

    "animels"

  • @zZiL341yRj736
    @zZiL341yRj736 2 роки тому

    The fuck you said about my panel lining? How dare you?

  • @Rc-Krazy
    @Rc-Krazy 10 місяців тому +1

    But your panel lining is still bad.. lol