Gaianotes Paints Review A Highly Biased Introduction with Lincoln Wright

How to use, who are they and what do they taste like!?! Which thinners to use? A quick overview and introduction by pro modeller Lincoln Wright.
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[@EricFoster]

I've found different answers to the question, hopefully you can chime in: pre-mix the whole bottle, or just mix what you need?

[@PaintonPlasticbyLincolnWright]

Hi Eric 👋 Ready, question with a question! How do you plan to use your paint? As you’ll see in my videos and books, I both airbrush and hand brush with these so only use what I need each time. 👍

[@opsimathics]

Prediluting the whole bottle has the advantage that you're not watching the solvent on the undiluted just dry away with time. It buys you lasting shelf life.

[@lovingtruth8157]

Hands down my favorite paint. Great stuff.

[@wpb5876]

Just discovered your channel and very insightful! Thanks for sharing

[@PaintonPlasticbyLincolnWright]

Welcome!

[@Fabio-kk5xx]

Im from Costa Rica, I stumbled upon them because a chinese importer brought them in and I love them, from the paints to the solvents that they sell, a little bit on the expensive side, when you try to bring them in from the us though from what I can see

[@Fabio-kk5xx]

It would be nice if you could make a few tutorials regarding the use of the options they have, because they have quite a few variants regarding solvents and paints with different purposes

[@BlueAmerican26]

Thank you for this!

[@PaintonPlasticbyLincolnWright]

Glad it was helpful!

[@jasonmonday3556]

Do you need their proprietary thinner for them to work, or can you get away with using something else? And if so, what would that be?

[@DukeLukewarm]

Nice hat! Do you think there's any realistic chance of their paints making it over to Europe any time in the future? I love the products but importing them is becoming increasingly expensive.

[@duckduckNINJA]

Whoa, bold move there Linc... we’re bringing back “Whazzzzzuuuuppppp” now are we? Very interesting information or rather lack of information on the creator. That’s pretty cool. I’m not going to lie that’s giving them a bit of a mystique to them in my lizard brain.

[@PaintonPlasticbyLincolnWright]

hahaha, it just came out “Whazzzzzuuuuppppp”!! Yes, the mystique is real!

[@myko.lektion880]

I want the hat ❤️

[@Justin_black_leviathan]

Any tips on using it? I'm very new to lacquer paint.

[@_Caspergers_]

As much I as Ilike Mr Color after I made the switch from Vallejo, there was something about Gaia that I always preferred that I just cant put my finger on

[@Habu12]

Were you what I call a "Vallejo victim"? I see it happen enough to hypothesize that it'll happen at some point to every Vallejo user. And the Vallejo Victim script often goes like this... One you're using it just like you have before, but this time, something happens. It sprays inconsistently, it doesn't stick, it peels, it wrinkles, it does something.. Something you don't expect, and you're left with no explanation as to why.

[@thebigbient8736]

Hey Linc, question if you can. The moderate self leveling t-07 is not available in my parts. However, i have plenty of t-01 and also have the t-08 which i believe is just straight retardant. My question is, what would be a good ratio if I were to mix the two? I assume it would be the equivalent of t-07? Thank you sensei 🙏🏼 ...a sidenote, what do you think of the new nickel plated silver vs the mirror chrome?

[@PaintonPlasticbyLincolnWright]

Let me ask them, I have never done it myself because I've had access to t-07. As for the metallics, still testing them and will be back once I have more experience and show them off + review. ^

[@thebigbient8736]

Paint on Plastic by Lincoln Wright thank you sir! 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@PaintonPlasticbyLincolnWright]

Ok, have our answer back. Gaia dudes have been at a show over in Osaka. The offical word is that T-06/07 = T-01 add T-08 20% for air and hand brush. Boom!

[@dsleong8328]

Mr leveling thinner will do the same

[@simonchong9510]

Should give Modo color a try, it's quite impressive as well.

[@dsleong8328]

Only advantage modo has is twice the volume with the same price,from my experience,once you open those bottle,they dry up to a thick goo,not that nice to use after that

[@silvermavrik]

You should give Finisher's a try

[@PaintonPlasticbyLincolnWright]

Yes I have, they are good too.

[@Ichijoumi]

That paint to thinner ratio is different for nazca surfacer?

[@dsleong8328]

Nope, they are similar 1.5-2 ratio

[@hbudiman14]

I really love gaia paint. Because somehow it have better finish than mr.color. but little bit expensive

[@liquidtoad3910]

I really want to get these paints, however I live in the Netherlands (Europe) and I am clueless on where to buy them, I have googled myself silly, but no success. anyone else know where to get these ?

[@bhuddabelly1]

so im interested in buying some gaianotes paint but i find it confusing with all there different labels and so little english info. for example there gaia ex theres gaia premium, gaia nazca, gaia color, there evo surfacer which i guess is like a primer?, there enamels/texture pigments, there nerv eva line... and so many more. are the nerv /frame arms/ the same paint and just different color suggestions and what about premium and ex..

[@dsleong8328]

Well you can head to gaianotes official website that they do translate into english

[@gtanusetiawan]

Hi linc, if you somehow read this comment i hope you can answer my question. I'm new to airbrushing and I'm thinking of using Gaia EX-04 as a final matte coat for my kit, which thinner should i use? can i use t-01? because t-07h is not available, and what about thinner ratio? same as the paints? 1:1.5? Thank you!

[@PaintonPlasticbyLincolnWright]

For the clear coats I am now using T-06 and start with a ratio of close to 1:1 but 1:1.5 clear thinner works too. Good luck!

[@FightersCafe]

Hello, Mr.lincoln, Do you know if Hobbico does international delivery, even if it's on parcel for paints?

[@PaintonPlasticbyLincolnWright]

Sorry, I don't know!

[@wollibar5263]

Once again most interesting. I ordered some of their paints from Taiwan - not really local to me. Have not tried them yet. I am a little confused by the different ranges they offer. Is it just a marketing thing or why do they split up their range into different shapes of bottles and titles??? Can you please comment on that??? Thank you very much - great video

[@PaintonPlasticbyLincolnWright]

thank you! Yes I will come back and do a deeper dive into their ranges as a follow up. :)

[@wollibar5263]

@@PaintonPlasticbyLincolnWright great, looking forward very much

[@Yoshis_Studio]

Do they have US distribution?

[@PaintonPlasticbyLincolnWright]

Yes they do!

[@Yoshis_Studio]

@@PaintonPlasticbyLincolnWright - Nice, Now I gotta find one that carries the whole line :)

[@haisesasaki8473]

Can i mix the paint with mr color thinner and levelling thinner?

[@PaintonPlasticbyLincolnWright]

Yes you can!

[@jenjonphotography]

I love your shirt! :D I am based in Dublin, finding it hard to find an online stockist that will ship here. :(

[@PaintonPlasticbyLincolnWright]

Thanks Jon! Yes, I am working on it for my friends in Europe... Updates soon!

[@B3rrymon]

@@PaintonPlasticbyLincolnWright That'd be DOPE!! Been highly interested for a good while myself, despite being quite happy with Vallejo's Mecha line :) Btw happy new year Linc and hope we'll see you handpaint some sweet Gunpla soon again!

[@gerbian6575]

Hey Lincoln! I was wondering if you could help me out (or anyone). I've been painting my Gaia clear purple and although I've used the same ratio of 1 paint : 1.5 thinner as I do to all, I've been seeing that it's way too thinned compared to my other paint and I don't know what to do about it. I even bought more paint to get more paint in the mix but it still is way too thinned for use on my kits.

[@PaintonPlasticbyLincolnWright]

With clears, my personal preference is go 1:1. Same with Mr Super Clear from the Mr Color range. :)

[@gerbian6575]

@@PaintonPlasticbyLincolnWright thank you! Ill see what I can do.

[@godjesus3232]

was the 1:1 ratio successful? I have seen many people recommend 1:1.5 as the golden ratio of sorts for all gaia paints, but after researching i'm seeing more variation, with anywhere from 2-3:1 thinner to paint, which seems too high to me

[@jmg7842]

Can i use leveling thinner for this

[@PaintonPlasticbyLincolnWright]

Yes!

[@wng0000071]

Hi there, is the 3m n95 mask good enough?

[@piinkdiamonds]

No, need a respirator with an organic vapour filter and a particulate filter. The fumes will just go straight through the n95 and will destroy your lungs

[@SavageBeastsTheCardGame]

Seem like cool paints!

[@nurseruben5431]

Is it possible to thin these paints with water?

[@PaintonPlasticbyLincolnWright]

Sadly no but I will humbly admit that many years ago when I first bought these, that’s exactly what I tried to do! These are an acrylic lacquer and require the appropriate type of solvent thinner. I also show many kinds of water-based paints here on my channel, hope it helps! 👋

[@arcota]

Can this stuff be used on wood?

[@PaintonPlasticbyLincolnWright]

Yes, should be fine. :)

[@sieggg]

Where can I can get that gaianotes cap?

[@PaintonPlasticbyLincolnWright]

Gift from my rinds at Gaianotes!

[@djibalumix]

Hi, can I ask a question? What base is this paint? Lacquer or enamel? I tried to google and found out that it should be a lacquer base. However when I tried to wipe a gundam marker paint (which should be enamel) on top of the gaianotes paint using enamel thinner, the gaia notes were wiped out. I’m confused, since what I understand that enamel thinner cannot remove a lacquer paint.

[@PaintonPlasticbyLincolnWright]

Some of those market pens are lacquer based. Really, I was surprised too. ^^

[@kevbee8325]

They do look yummy... cheers!!

[@richardhogben3776]

What do they taste like 🤣🤣

[@PaintonPlasticbyLincolnWright]

hahaha, a blooper we rolled with!

[@TotemoGaijin]

@@PaintonPlasticbyLincolnWright I've seen enough videos on brushing to know that you all love eating the paint off the bristles. A lot of them just make the excuse that they're keeping the brush in good shape, but we all know the truth.

[@PaintonPlasticbyLincolnWright]

TotemoGaijin hahaha TRUTH!

[@richh5038]

told me nothing useful at all. waste of internet space

[@motulautech4680]

T-07H is hard to get, cannot found on ebay or amazon

[@godjesus3232]

their brushmaster thinner is the samething just with more odor