I knew this video was old when you mentioned radioshack... thankfully a lot of this is still relevant and super helpful, thank you!!

I messed up and used Tamiya Putty as sculpting putty, that's my mistake and that's why I am here. Thank you for the recommendations, I went with Milliput to fix my errors!

I just got my first garage kit of Yowane Haku in the mail today and after taking it out of the bubble wrap, I just realized that this figure is going to be one hell of a project to paint and assemble. I also checked the pieces to see if I needed to use a glue of some sort and oh yeah. Her arm would have fallen out of the socket if I hadn't been holding it in place with my thumb. It's a good thing I haven't thrown anything away yet as I put the figure and all its components back in their bubble wrap bags and returned them back into the box they arrived in. As this is my first, I would have hoped they would have included some instructions, but such is not the case. I don't think I'm going to need to drill holes into this one as it seems rather straight forward, but then again, I am a beginner with this type of project and I'm glad I found this video to show me some paints to pick up in order to get started.

I watched this tutorial many years ago and it was, and continues to be, so helpful

Testors Dullcote works fine with many hobby acrylics and I've used it over a decade in modelrailroading and GK building. I suspect acrylics such as Folk Arts (and similar brand), being cheaper, are more fragile than hobby paints. I would recommend people to test dullcote over their favorite brand of acrylics. It may not be cheap, it is among the most durable and best looking flat varnish out there. Thanks for the tutorial!

Absolutely awesome intro in to hobby. I've watched this so many times :)

Hey Leona! Thought I'd tell you about a primer you might like. Humbrol makes an acrylic based spray primer that lays on quite nicely. nice and fine but not quite as thin as the mr white. Kinda reminds me a little of Tamiya primers. Covers the tiny scratches nicely and preserves minute details. I use it as a friendly option for super sculpey (doesn't eat the clay!) Just thought you might like to know!

Thanks for answering a bunch of questions I had Leona. Thinking of getting my first kit sometime this year and I have a good number of the tools needed already (brushes, clippers, files, sand paper, xacto blade, air brush/compressor, etc). But I wasn't sure about the paint. Thanks for answering my questions with this vid. :)

Thank you very much for all your job making easier this hobby for all the noobs. Creo que hablas español, como mi ingles es penoso quería darte las gracias por todo el trabajo que dedicas a tus tutoriales, de verdad, es una gradisima ayuda para la gente que como yo, gracias a ti podemos intentar comenzar en este maravilloso mundo de los GK. MUCHISIMAS GRACIAS.

you can also use pinesol, leave it over night then brush it out. the downside is that it stinks for months, you can also buy those nail polish remover (acetone) with cotton or a paper towel if you want more control over it or if it is on a specific area. it works pretty good. is hard to completely get the paint off 100% but I think it would take enough for you to start over.

Interesting video. Thanks for this intro. It's worth pointing out that Testors Dullcote is notorious for yellowing white paints. It is to be used only when there are no white parts involved. Even spraying it on white plastic will cause yellowing. I've been told that enamels will not cure properly if applied to a vinyl garage kit. Can you confirm this? I actually love the smell of Testors enamel paints. Maybe because they are nostalgic for me and remind me of my childhood.

Being cost conscious you might also want to look into Dupli-Color primer. (be sure to stay away from the "high build" version for obvious reasons.) Myself and people I know have had decent luck with it on ship models, both resin and plastic. I think the last one I bought was .. $6 but it was a 320g (12oz) But it also goes on matte. If that's a consideration.

Thank You! For making this video. I'm becoming very interested in making my own GK and this video is very helpful for a first timer like me. Plus this will help me money wise on buying my supplies :) . I'll start slow and work my way up to do Sailor Cosmos later later. For my own collection.

Very informative videos on your channel. I am just about to take the plunge into these models :)

Thank you SOOOOOO Much!! I'm not really sure where i can get the 91% iso Alcohol from and i'm not sure if we have windex in Australia...But there's always gotta be some solution.

Really nice guide. Pretty much says everything about basic tools. I'm looking forward for more tutorials from You :)

great, found a new obsession in youtube

Thanks for the guide! Ive really been wanting to get into garage kits. Oh and nice music choice! I love Light Song

First hurdle cleared....! Thank you!

I would recommend a respirator when doing painting and sanding since that would save your head and lungs. I love your videos though!

Have you tried any of the sculpting epoxies, I used to use miliput till I switched over to magic sculpt which is like 25$ for 5lb's which will last forever, also aves, and smooth on free form sculpt are all good, its much much cheaper than miliput and handles better.

Hi Leona! Thanks to your videos I’ve discovered a whole new world for my hobby! I come from 28-30mm models, using mostly Vallejo (cheaper in Spain), so I was wondering about this video’s priming section. What about Vallejo primer for these kind of kits? Thanks in advance (really glad you came back with this Thai kit video!).

I use rust-oleum american accents primer. Its not as thick and is good for plastic, it also has a top coat that I also use. Have you tried ultra-sonic cleaners yet? I recently picked up a small one and am curious if just water works or if I need something stronger to put into the machine to help clean the parts with.

Thank you for this helpful video! I am new to the hobby and I find your videos super helpful. My dad paints model cars, but it's not quiet the same. xD He tries to be helpful though!

I really enjoy your videos, they are useful !Thanks a lot

Hi leona! This video helped me out a bunch! my one question is that I have paint that's water based. Do I treat it like its an acrylic or is there another type of sealant or paint remover that I should use? Thank you!

very, very informative and to the point!

Silly Putty works great for masking also.

Very very informative, thank you so much! (btw Ash sent me here :D)

Dammmmmmmmmmn seems a lot to get into the hobby ;/ would love to start but may consider it one day

Hello Leona. Awesome videos! May I ask what do you think about masking with silly putty? Is it possible to apply it after doing pastel shading? Also, could you do a quickie about sealing work and correcting mistakes when painting? Thank you!

I have a couple of ???'s 1. Where do u get apoxie sculpt? 2. Does apoxie sculpt have to be super white or any color?

Hey Leona, do you have any experiences with spray booths? I've been looking around for one and I want to use lacquer and enamel (which I am pretty sure are flammable), but the only ones I found are ones that is not designed for use with flammable paints.

I really really love this guide, I have been painting miniatures already and wanted to try GK, now I know what I need to start. Since my english is not the best, I had some hard time to understand the vernish, is Galeria a matt vernish or a glossy one?

THere is an updated video with the tools name on the description or on the vídeo?

what size is your airbrush? And also, because i live in Australia, we don't really have all the stuff that you do, therefore...we don't have tamiya paint thinner. I've been told that water works with the Tamiya acrylic paints but i'm not so sure...please help me..?

I want to need matt varnish for my resin kit.i see your website about floor finish future shine .but i don,t understand the flat base .is it color or primer ?

thank you

Does Mr. Masking Sol R work with acrylic? I've head that a lot of people have trouble with it stripping acrylic paint. If you've had this problem as well, what would you suggest for liquid masking with acrylics?

I really want to do this as a hobby, and at present i am a painter for the 28mm range and really nervous on how to start of this hobby. Could you advise me whats the best way to start this hobby and the eyes scare the living day lights out of me!

Hello Leona! This video is super helpful!! I was wondering in case of acrylic use (Tamiya or model color) is Mr Hobby Top Coat safe to use? It is not the one you show in your video for the laquers, but I could not find anything specific about its use either. Was wondering If you have tried it or heard of it. Thanks!!

Using acrylic paints (via brush) and I want a gloss finish, like a latex look. Is there a product you could recommend? Thanks in advance! My base color is white.

Hello! I saw the video already and a little bit confused since I do not have airbrush and compressor, and would use only the normal paint soft brush, is it possible? I heard it's best to use enamel for soft brushes.. is it true? Sorry if this have already been asked tons of time before, I have a bad condition with my hearing.. >

Should you thin acrylic paint with water? wouldn't that cause the paint to crack over time?

is Mr. Crystal paint acrylic?

Do you have to have a airbrush?

So do you custom work on GK kits for clients?

I want to ask if oil paint is OK? My Father (who's painting for me) works best with oil paint. Also, do you know of I can transfer my model making skills to Gk building? they seem fairly similar.

what about the brushes

Do you know any other Artists that do commission work on GK kits?

Hi Leona! As always, thank you for your videos! Got a question for you, I hope you can help... have you tried Vallejo primer and Mr. Color paints together? Like the ones C11X from your great skin tones video? Thanks in advance!

Anyone know where to get decent vinyl or resin kits from, have heard bad thing about re-casts so would like to know where is a good place to get some without breaking the bank.

thanks so much =)

wow expensive hobby ! I think this has to wait until after my college graduation :'D

May i ask do you have a facebook page as i would love to send in pics of my first attempt and would love you feedback :)

WOW do you know what you remind me of? Not Ironman