How to Panel Line Your Gunpla | Tutorial Tuesday

[@ms-07b3goufcustom9]

It looks so satisfying when the lines filll with paint

[@Hypnobong]

I didn't realize it just flows and fills by itself

[@ms-07b3goufcustom9]

@@Hypnobong apparently it's something called capillary action

[@colortempo4516]

I KNOW RIGHT?!

[@victorcompton9346]

It makes life worth living

[@jasonperry9312]

I am new to this hobby and i spent ages cleaning and retouching my panal lines I did not now about waiting for it to dry before doing the clean up. Thanks for the video.

[@bukit420]

I love how his videos explain everything in 10 min or less. You go and watch other KZbin and they spend 10 min explaining everything and then 2 min doing it and then another 10 talking random bs. Best tutorials on gundam by far. Keep it uo Justin. Your killing it man.

[@darylobey8867]

I didemt even wana do it affter that bpught little markers instead and did it on my own lol

[@Glomoro]

Well, they're probably trying to make a bit more money with their channels if they're monetized already. It's often annoying on our end, because the actual content of the video is nowhere near requiring about ten minutes of video, but it's what people making content often do because the system on here kind of demands it of them for monetization to be worth their while. I think it was either 8 or 10 minutes to allow for mid-roll ads to be run on here. Conversely, if you want to specifically avoid the mid-roll ads for whatever reason, you'd make your videos shorter on purpose. I've seen a couple of creators do that as well, either sometimes or most of the time. If this platform is someone's main source of income or a much needed side hustle, you can't really blame them for doing what they have to within the system to get paid. You can blame KZbin for designing their stuff that way, though. That's free real-estate right there.

[@Shin_Lona]

Paints have different strengths. Strongest to weakest: Lacquer, Enamel, Acrylic. That means the corresponding thinner will be stronger as well - meaning lacquer thinner will eat through enamel and acrylic easily. So you should layer in order of strength (start with lacquer). The way to solve this problem is to use top coat at certain points throughout your build. Top coats, like the Tamiya rattle cans are lacquer, so they serve as a protective layer against lesser solvents.

[@slipknotfan2217]

would automotive clear coat work? it says fuel resistant on the can

[@zgmfx-09a]

Will lighter fluid melt acrylic paint tho?

[@Tea-Spin]

How about straight build? Do you still to top coat first also?

[@gunplafan158]

@@Tea-Spin if you aren't painting then no you wouldn't need to worry about a clear coat before the panel lining. The solvents won't have anything to dissolve but the panel lining.

[@aa1589]

I learned this from an artist, it's a technique the Old Masters used: when shading white, mix in a touch of blue.

[@saabastiana4111]

Another tip: Try to topcoat clear gloss before panel lining as that tamiya panel line accent & thinner can make the plastic brittle, use it sparingly

[@plasticsoul7717]

Exactly ! But perhaps it's intentionally made to achieve a battle damage effect ? Naaaaaaah.

[@ongkyfebriandy8857]

so the thinner can melt gundam's plastic?

[@ninjashoyo2062]

Ongky Febriandy Well it won’t necessarily “melt” the plastic but it will make it weaker and more brittle. This has happened to me before when I applied the Tamiya Panel Accent to Bear plastic without having gloss top coated the surface first. During the process the enamel thinner I used to clean up cracked some of my parts. Along with a gloss topcoat I also recommend using lighter fluid instead of enamel thinner. It’s not quite as effective but it doesn’t weaken your plastic and gets the job done.

[@ongkyfebriandy8857]

@@ninjashoyo2062 ohh i didnt know that, thanks for your info!!

[@ongkyfebriandy8857]

@@ninjashoyo2062 noted, once again thanks for your help :D its my first time to custom a gunpla so i want to get all resourcement and information i can get 😂

[@jonathana1572]

I got Gundam Astray Turn Red from my sister back in July. I havnt built Gundam since hs.. I really want to make it look good. Your tutorials are so help fill!

[@dumblucky8182]

Definitely gonna try how you were doing the panel lining after you built the leg. I do my panel lining before I build and it can get a little messy but not to hard to clean up.

[@placross]

Make sure to top coat (gloss) before and after applying the panel lines. Top coat will protect plastic against enamel because enamel based solvent will corrode plastic so if you leave it too long on a plastic it will break. I've had this experience several times 😱 It also protect the layer underneath it which can be a paint job you've just completed. It is also a good practice to use weaker base paint for the next layer. Paint base strength goes from lacquer > enamel > acrylic. Lacquer thinner will wipe off enamel and acrylic layer so if you're using enamel for you paint job don't use lacquer because it might wipe off the paint job. Top coat first then either use enamel or acrylic base paint. Acrylic is the better option here but you get the point. Have fun! And don't forget to top coat first! Don't wanna ruin your kit 😆

[@dantealvaro8808]

so i need to do a top coat first even tho my kit was paint with acrylic laquer paint? and what should i do first the panel line or water decal?

[@CELT1CPRED]

learned this the hardway, shoulder cracked on my tallgeese rg

[@mohamadarafat8764]

you guys dont need the gloss top coat it only helps with the capilary action. just use very little and you can be safe.

[@Dracobyte]

Any brand that You can recommend please?

[@bdchyvmnh]

This tutorial and other videos you have made have really inspired me to up my gunpla game and taught me how to do it better. Really appreciate the guidance from Studio G, I'll be sure to tell my friends getting into gunpla to check you out!

[@saladinoprinceearl746]

Is the gundam marker a good alternative as well for panel lining?

[@jinhong7116]

for anyone using Accent color pairing with enamel thinner dont dip the whole cotton bud into the enamel thinner as bandai plastic are very weak to enamel thinner so by time the plastic break or shatter if you repanel line and clean up repeatedly.Just a tad bit is enough for cleaning up.

[@arcleeyauwly]

One of my most favourite youtuber for gunpla... keep it coming:)

[@DJJeSta09]

Love that red and white Zaku. I want to put a maple leaf on it and make it a Canadian variant :)

[@TheFisherKing0421]

My stupid ass tryed panel lining with the Gundam markers didn't like it then just tried painting them in with acrilic, I like the tamiya panel lining process here thanks man!

[@JuiceBlank]

i just got my Tamiya panel liner yesterday, clearly this episode is for me

[@cancersticks2048]

The Tamiya panel liner is super rough on plastic and I had both of the arms on my entry grade grand daddy fall apart because it ate the plastic holding the 2 pieces together. U have to paint or top coat your kits b4 using liner or it will eat the plastic.

[@irregularmana6216]

I just built a rx 78 beginner kit and now I'm hooked I'm already looking at more to practice customizing

[@yamidelacroix6729]

Tip: You could always try getting tooth picks & cotton balls and just wrap the cotton around the tips. When done just slide the cotton off and respin for next time. I do a load of crafts and sometimes the ones from the store are a bit bulky for what I need so I do this. Takes a few mins but I have a range of sizes that I find useful & it's saved me quite a bit in the long run tbh since I can get 1000 toothpicks for like 50p & a bag of cotton balls for around the same price & you don't even use that much of the cotton anyway so it lasts forever.

[@chunyupoon829]

I found your channel by accident. And I enjoy and learn a lot from your videos. Thank you!!

[@blazbishop]

Bought my first Gundam MG kit recently. I'm excited then remembered about the panel lines and was like oh heck. 😂 I just got started and I'm going crazy overthinking how to go about assembling my Gunpla. 😊

[@coldestfrostx4]

Aww man lmao thank you I’ve been using the wrong thinner so I gave up on panel lining lucky for me I got two bottles of that enamel thinner

[@mikethegrunty5968]

I would really like to try this technique. What I’ve done up to this point is use a sharpie over where the panel lines are and then wipe it off while it’s still wet with a paper towel

[@jeremiahbachmann3901]

I love how you say "thinner". It sounds cool and interesting.

[@thatkidadam2457]

watching this never let you down,very informative full of tips and tricks too

[@sussybakaa4269]

YOUR Pfp is sus

[@sussybakaa4269]

I LIKE IT ⊂(・﹏・⊂)

[@jazzlovah1370]

If you ran out of enamel thinner to clean the excess Tamiya Panel Accent, you can use lighter fluid/butane as substitute. It’s cheaper than Tamiya enamel thinner.

[@TheGrimxcore]

Panel lining is such a basic thing to make kits look super clean. Great tips

[@Raijin24226]

Question: I painted my kit and I want to panel line it. I will be using the pour type marker and Zippo lighter fluid for clean up. Will the lighter fluid ruin the paint? I am using acrylic paint for the base paint

[@diegomateo023]

Useful tutorial. I never panel lined my kits before. Might try it someday.

[@AdamCasner]

Should you top coat gloss before panel lining? And then top coat again after with your choice of gloss or matte? Thanks!

[@placross]

you are right. Top coat before and after the panel line. The finish can be whatever look you want (gloss/matte)

[@ryliefnn]

A+ guide and tips! Can't wait to panel line my first build!!

[@alexphoon0830]

Lel i thought i was the only one which is one year late XDD

[@gundamfan2020]

it's always best to clear coat your paint first to protect it and help the lines run nicer, and the longer you hold the applicator on the line the lines ink will flow longer.

[@ThangBui-yp6ti]

So can you please provide me like each step you did for panel lining? Like clear coat -> accent color -> finish coat? Also which clear coat are you using?

[@Dracobyte]

What type of material do you use for the clear coat?

[@heretic_prince]

Beginner here. still working on my first Gundam. Yes, it is the RX 78-2. Thank you for this video. I was having some issues panel lining but this straightened it out.

[@thegunplehchannel2040]

Zippo lighter fluid works wonders removing the Tamiya panel liner if you don't have the proper thinner.

[@manjimbo9830]

Do not use Tamiya thinner, those stuff destroy more gundam than the Zeons.

[@davidhovik7176]

Lighter fluid

[@TheChannelOfNonsense-j4m]

Don’t use mr paint remover either

[@calamorroiii250]

What should I use instead?

[@raihidara]

​@Calamorro III I've used Testors enamel thinner to clean up Tamiya panel liner for years with no issues on kits straight from the factory and painted with lacquer paints

[@Slasherx28]

@@raihidara I just used testors enamel thinner to clean up panel lining. Base coat was mr hobby lacquer. It completely ruined the lacquer base coat. The lacquer was cured and spray in multiple then layers….

[@joshuahensley9395]

I highly suggest using a enamel for most applications if you are new, also any wash will do it don't even have to come pre-mixed you can even make your own in any color you want.

[@WrrrGamer]

Your tips are always so helpful.

[@antmananderson01]

Bro I’m so ready to see your finished work

[@scherzo2950]

Hey Studio G! Your builds and vids actually inspired me to start adding details to my kits. I usually do straight builds because i like my gunpla like how they were in the anime, but this time i decided to add a little more details to the kit im about to build. I got the Wing Zero EW ver ka, and i would like to add panel lining and use the water decals to add a little more detail to it. However i have some questions before i do it. 1. What type of panel liner would you recommend for the kit? I will not be painting it, just the panel line and water slide decals. 2. I have seen some different suggestions for adding a top coat for protection. What order would you recommend in doing the panel lining, water decals and top coat? 3. For the water slide decals, is it nessesary to use the Setter and Softer? Do I only need one? Or both? Sorry for the bombardment of questions, and thank you! Stay awesome!

[@StudioGundam]

If you're not painting your kit, use normal watered down black acrylic for panel lining instead of tamiya's panel liner cause thats enamel based and would actually crack your gunpla :) for water decals you do need softer to make the decals soft and contour to curves and creases and mark fit to hold and glue the decals in place. If you don't have mark fit, you can actually use Elmer's glue or white glue, watered down and use that just like how you would use the mark fit instead. Once you are done with panel lines and decals, then top coat over everything to get them in place :) you can use gloss or flat type depending on what you want :) I would actually suggest getting a HG or SD kit to practice on first before committing to the rare Ver ka haha

[@scherzo2950]

@@StudioGundam Thanks Studio G! This helps out a lot. I do plan on practicing first on the HG Uraven Gudam. Dont wanna mess up a Ver Ka Kit. Thanks and More power!

[@ikhsanstbd]

Tip: remember the difference of strength of the paint. Lacquer is the strongest, if u wanna panel line on top lacquer, u can use enamel or acrylic. But DO NOT use lacquer or enamel panel liner on top of acrylic. U can use mr weathering and mr weathering solvent for the clean up. It's the safest and weakest paint i know And becareful if u r panel lining using enamel or lacquer on bare plastic. The plastic may brittle and destroy your kit. This happened to me with my rg unicorn while using the tamiya panel liner Lacquer > enamel > acrylic

[@badsenseoftumor9126]

if I use the enamel panel line accent, I need to topcoat first right? So I should use Lacquer topcoat instead of acrylic topcoat before panel lining?

[@ikhsanstbd]

@@badsenseoftumor9126 i think it's always safer to do it that way

[@Heimonsterr]

@ikhsansetiabudi925 hello bro, new to the hobby and want to explore a little bit more. using top coat and then pannel lining using acrylic paint and thinner for clean up, it should do okay? and it should be TOP COAT > PANEL LINE > WATER DECAL > TOP COAT in patern? thank you so much! it would be a alot of help.

[@ikhsanstbd]

@@Heimonsterr if u panel line using Gundam Panel Liner (acrylic base) you don't need to use topcoat first, but if u use non-acrylic panel line (like lacquer and enamel) it's better to use top coat first. The most important thing is use the gloss one if you wanna panel line it, use flat as your finishing coat Top coat (gloss), panel line, decal, top coat (flat or whatever you want) Or Panel line, decal, top coat (flat or whatever you want) Flat is the best finish imo

[@ikhsanstbd]

@@Heimonsterr it's been over a year since i last build gunpla bro😂

[@playmaker9717]

Can i use rubbing alcohol instead of thinner?

[@marcus3jankowski]

Awesome tip! Keep the tutorial videos coming. I’m getting into doing model kits and these videos are super helpful! 👍

[@OvernightFelon]

What’s the order in which you modify your suits, for example 1. Build 2. Paint 3. Panel line New to the hobby and was looking for advice

[@aoikuroyuri6536]

I'd say ... 1. Build 2. Clean nubs (sanding/polishing) 3. Panel line 4. Paint 5. Custom panel lines 6. Custom parts / heavy modifications

[@EpicMargo]

What do you mean in tip #2? Clean out the paint regularly? How do I do that? Thanks

[@belardomarkbrianf.5707]

is mr color thinner good for cleaning panel lines

[@pew_pew240]

should i do top coat before doing panel lining ? and after done , should i top coat it again ?

[@imjus7ice333]

Any tips when applying a clear coat? Before or after panel lining.

[@statesminds]

Awesome video! Just getting into gunpla and bought everything except for stuff for panel lining and painting. But you made it look much more simple than i thought it would be

[@crusader0189]

Hello, I’m new to the channel and just got into gunpla building since 2018, favourite series is the Iron Blooded Orphans and looking forward to learning a lot here to make my own custom gunpla.

[@defrag_]

Awesome, thanks for the quick tips and reiterating on the mixing of types. Always looking forward to these Tuesday tutorials!

[@joker_the_clown]

can zippo lighter oil be used for cleaning？

[@tajaygordon9358]

Yes, it should be fine for the enamel washes I haven’t tried it on other paints.

[@faizizz4062]

Yes, you can use lighter fluids to clean and thin your paints but only on enamel based paints. They don't work as well on acrylic and the fine tip Gundam Markers and don't work at all on lacquer based paints.

[@gordonsoo]

so if base paint is Lacquer and enamel panel line so we need to use acrylic top coat ?

[@JMVM154]

What can you advice if I don't have air brush and I want to add top coat? Can I use the samurai top coat spray can?

[@HyperLethal7]

Should I wash the pieces before I panel line? I'm not going to do a custom paint job, just panel lining.

[@letslearnui]

Do we have to use any topcoat before applying the panel line Accent Color? My shop keeper advice me to use any sort of top coat on kit before using the line accent color. Pls advice if thats the case? thanks

[@placross]

top coat before and after the panel line. Enamel will corrode plastic. Broke mine before

[@letslearnui]

@@placross Thanks for the tip

[@placross]

@Let's Learn Adobe XD cheers man! Have fun with your kit 😆

[@jasoncombs3232]

It's best to let the q-tip dry out some after it's dipped in the thinner. I let mine sit for 10 minutes so they appear dry. When they are wet, it makes cleanup a disaster.

[@kherrbanes2959]

what should i do first? panel lining or decals?

[@tombrand236]

Great video! What's best to use - acrylic or enamel? And any guide on how many colours to use? Thanks!

[@nylertickel2]

Absolutely love your channel! the way you explain things is super clear and to the point!

[@locomotionchannel]

What are your thoughts on panel lining with a marker?

[@jamesquah6969]

hi all, I am new to gunpla and i am gonna build a HG Kimaris Trooper adding panel lining and using topcoating (no painting will be done). I intend to apply panel line and gloss during the construction after cutting and cleaning nubs. I read there are many advices on top coating out there and wondering which ones in your opinion worked best for you: Option 1: apply gloss topcoating then panel lining then apply matt topcoating Option 2: panel line then apply matt/gloss/semi gloss topcoating of if you have any better advice, I would love to hear them

[@complexthings]

Great video again, did not know about the different paint and thinner combos. Probably the best panel lining video I’ve seen yet.

[@RayTejada]

When do u use gray panel lines vs black?

[@unnamed800]

Can you use an acrylic paint thinner for the panel line ml

[@zach2011w]

Do any of these cleaners or paints damage the plastic?

[@AngelicaKarns]

Really glad I came across this! Doing my first MG and I really wanna make it extra clean and crisp.

[@bongmedallo3153]

For strike freedom. Is it ok to use black paint to colored parts?

[@sirjigsaw3146]

Hi Sir it’s my first time using paint and thinner on panel lining and I wanna if what’s the ratio if I’ll combine them. Thank you for your tutorials it’s really helpful 🙏🏼.

[@placross]

make sure it runs like water so it can fill the panel lines easily

[@sirjigsaw3146]

Thanks mate

[@dvevilgameranwesh4254]

I don't have that acrylic nor the colour may I use fine tip permanent marker pen?

[@Acer08-x]

I have a question, I’m a little confused im going to use the tamiya Panel line accent color and the Enamel paint x-20 thinner for clean up what clear base paint can I use or witch one would be best to use as base paint?😊

[@alfredpaldez1352]

does tip # 1 apply to handpainting? examplel, I used acrylic paint for the base paint and want to put some details using enamel, when I make a mistake, cleanup will be easy?

[@tymonuy7036]

So it says it makes plastic brittle. is it ok to apply right away? and for flat painted kits would applying a flat clear coat be enough? or does it have to be a gloss coat

[@The_last_prime]

Question say im painting with vallejo acrylic paints and then i gloss varnish them woth theyre gloss varnish after that you have to apply the panel lining which i want to do with tamiyas black accent color which is enamel based and the using enamel thinner to correct the mistakes but does that affect the underlaying acrylic layer or not

[@cyranantone8430]

Is there an alternative for the paint thinner?

[@wendylang3881]

We just gotta love this guy. ❤

[@EditHandleError]

Hi do you do panel line before top coat and top coat again or panel line on bare plastic? Thanks

[@yomama8212]

This man dropping golden knowledge for free. Cheers brother

[@sslocke]

I painted my gunpla with testers gloss enamel spray paint. Should I put a separate gloss top coat on that before panel lining? I plan on putting a matte coat as the final layer so I don't want to put on a bunch of layers that might stiffen the joints unless it's absolutely necessary. But I figure using enamel thinner to clean up the accent lines will also eat at my paint job.

[@johnnydelgado5459]

Would you put a top clear coat after that or leave it as is?

[@garyhunter5255]

Can you use white panel liner on darker colours

[@thebigchig4443]

Can you use alcohol instead of thinner to clean up the panel wash?

[@alexho1803]

Hi, about the filters, do i need to use HEPA filters or can be just those fish filter or cloth material

[@iliketurtles3551]

Can you use alcohol for cleaning the panel line?

[@DeDorito]

Just got the tamiya acrylic paint and the thinner, any tips? Would be appreciate it

[@wilsontoeki5887]

Do I need to put top coat before panel lining my kit ?

[@rmsamonte]

When you pulled out your Zaku, my mouth dropped. LOL!

[@hentikirby7142]

Does scribing the already factory made panel help the paint flow better?

[@jordanmelendrez5262]

Thanks G-Man!! Warched a bunch of these tutorials and this was by far the best. Keep it up bro, you killing it MG

[@epayne73]

Made it look really simple. Definitely looking forward to making my first attempts.

[@noblord8643]

Lets says my base paint was aquaeos(which is i dont know what type of paint is this), and im using gundam pour type marke(then again i dont know what kind of type is this), and i dont have any thinner for any both, can i do the cleaning with only alchohol? Even without topcoat it first?

[@placross]

Aquaeos means its water based. You need to top coat after the paint and before the panel line. Wiping alcohol might ruin your paint job

[@timothymcdaniel7372]

Can confirm, If your base paint is something akin to the tamyia acrylic paints then you’ll need to top gloss coat the part before using & cleaning up pour-type Gundam marker. Tested it with a petitgguy’s chest panel and had the rubbing alcohol take away both base coat and Gundam pour-type alike. Though if you’re exceedingly careful with the amount of rubbing alcohol and pressure you use, you may be able to get away with it....but I’d air on the side of gloss coating between.

[@fareedishak3306]

For beginner you should recommend to use 0.1 marker pen such as gundam marker or art marker

[@fantomeOP]

Do i need to prepare the surface before using the tamiya panel liner, as in if i use it straight on the plastic will it damage the plastic?

[@terrenceyuen3802]

question: I use acrylic paint and I want to use the Tamiya accent panel liner (enamel). Can I do that if I apply a clear acrylic topcoat and let it dry for 24 hours? I am also concerned about using the enamel thinner to clean up the panel lines, would the enamel thinner eat through all the layers? thanks!

[@brettswartz7653]

I do just stock builds. Not painting. Can I just top coat the Gunpla and then use the tamiya panel liner then top coat again when complete to lock it in?

[@calamorroiii250]

What do you recommend me different from thinner to clean the panel line dirt?

[@dhztine]

Instead of enamil thinner, can I use alcohol an alternative way for cleaning up panel line accent?

[@zgmfx-09a]

Will lighter fluid melt acrylic paint?

[@evilebissan]

Nice video... But if I don't have Tamiya thinners? What can I use? Some suggestions?

[@bryceswarts7525]

Can you do a tutorial for water slide decals

[@mar78andres28]

Is it best to panel line before snapping the kit together or after?