Reddit reviews TAMIYA Panel Line Accent Color All 4 colors ( Black,Brown,Gray, Dark Brown )

Other plamo types call this "panel lining"; Tamiya even sells premixed versions.

Tamiya Panel Line Accent is all you'll ever need

And some mineral spirits or lighter fluid for clean up :P

I ordered some Tamiya Panel Line Accent Color - Black and this came with it. Can someone help me identify the Japanese words and what it is? Thank you. Here is amazon link to show what I ordered. I ordered off of ebay and the seller put this in next to the thank you note. The thank you note did not say what it was.

Your panel lining looks really great, but if you want something that provides great results and is actually much easier, grab some Tamiya panel liner. It's pre-thinned enamel paint that you just tap on the panel line and watch it run down the line by itself. Then you just let it dry for about 10-15 minutes and rub away any excess with a q-tip and some lighter fluid. Makes panel lining much less of a chore.

Welcome to the community!

Edit: Forgot about top coating, I use matte top coats to give it a more realistic look. I apply it over both painted and unpainted kits, as it dulls the shine on unpainted kits as well as protects paint/decals. I've used several different brands at this point, and they all do about the same. Testors dullcote, Tamiya TS-80, and Mr Top coat all work well.

I've heard with gundam markers you can (or should) be able to just rub the excess off with your thumb, assuming its on bare plastic or on top of a gloss coat. Sharpies, seem like they would be more worrisome to me, just because I know they're "permanent". my overall recommendation is Tamiya Panel Line Accents. They're enamel but on a good gloss coat they flow through everything, pretty cheap too you can get all 4 colors here..

https://www.amazon.com/TAMIYA-Panel-Accent-Color-colors/dp/B01871I5HS/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1503243830&sr=8-2&keywords=tamiya+panel+line+accent+color

>I can still see some nub marks, I think this is just cause I was lazy and didn't sand after removing the nub...

>1. I tried to do pencil shading but it doesn't look very good to me. Is it too light? I'm planning on going back over it again tonight. I'm using HB lead that I crush and a q-tip to apply. Would a beauty blender be better for applying it? The q-tip can be hard to control at times but I may just need more practice.

>2. I plan on using a clear matte top coat after I'm done shading/weathering before I put the decals on. Will matte be ok or should I use gloss? The final look I want is for it to be matte but I've read on here that decals adhere better to a glossy surface?

>3. After I spray the matte top coat will that degrade/reduce my shading? Basically, should I shade darker to compensate for top coat?

>4. If I spray a matte topcoat now then shade more and apply another matte topcoat will that have any difference visually compared to just shading darker now and applying one topcoat?

1. You should grab a Gundam Marker or even a panel line wash like https://www.amazon.com/TAMIYA-Panel-Accent-Color-colors/dp/B01871I5HS/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1498675914&sr=8-2&keywords=tamiya+panel+line or https://www.amazon.com/Vallejo-Dark-Grey-Wash-35ml/dp/B00AOL8GEC/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1498675939&sr=8-4&keywords=vallejo+wash.
   
   
2. You should clear coat-details/decals-matte coat. Decals adhere best to smooth surfaces, many gloss coat before decals to help reduce "silvering"
   
   
3. Typically I would say not. There may be a slight fading, but that is mostly due to matte changing how light reflects.
   
   
4. I wouldn't want to do detail work on a matte finish, a smooth finish is easier for clean up and control. If anything you could detail, gloss, and then matte, clear coats (at least Future) seem to make colors a bit darker.

Crossbone was actually my second build when I started gunpla last year so I didn't do panel lining. Just a straight build but I always wanted to paint it because I despised the Pearl look.

As for repainting it I used Tamiya Fine Prime spray and that adhered very well. Stuck to airbrushing the brown, crimson and black and hand painted the metallics since they weren't getting along with my airbrush during trial runs.

I use these for my panel lining.
TAMIYA Panel Line Accent Color All 4 colors ( Black,Brown,Gray, Dark Brown ) set Japan Import https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01871I5HS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_oaWszbRKFYP5Q

This marker is probably all you will need for a while, as long as you are gentle with the tip.

If you have a hobby shop nearby, it might be easier (and probably cheaper) than Amazon. The grey marker brings out panel lines and shadows best on white, grey, and lighter blue/green colors. All you need to clean up the lines is a Q-tip and a tiny amount of butane/lighter fluid.

However, once you get into the hobby more and are building more (1-3 models per month, in my estimate), you may want to invest in a pre-mixed set of panel washes for use on different colors.

Take the time to sand down the nubs with progressively finer grits. I find these are convenient, http://amzn.com/B000H6EC4C

I also noticed a difference when going from no panel lining to simple pen lining, http://amzn.com/B00GRKPNUE
but similarly, there was a step up when going from pens to wash.
Edit: I also just came across this video; https://youtu.be/hOqkJA4G7HI?t=35m57s

http://amzn.com/B01871I5HS or super thinned enamel paint.

Interesting... I just ordered a set of 4 panel line accent colors from Amazon for $26. If you're willing to throw down the money, here is the link:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01871I5HS/ref=od_aui_detailpages00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01871I5HS/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1519438523&sr=8-2&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=tamiya+panel+line+accent+color&dpPl=1&dpID=41xI4dIP7jL&ref=plSrch

This is what i use, its watery so it fills in the lines like a canal.

I have a few questions about enamel washing. I'm planning on using: Panel-Accent-Color and

thinner

Are there any alternatives to the thinner that I can use that are sold locally?

My real questions come with the step process of the enamel wash. I've been looking at multiple guides and reddit post and they differ. From what I've come to understand the step are as follows:

1)Before panel lining, apply a top coat.

2)enamel wash

3)Cotton swab and thinner

4)Final top coat, if I'm done building.

For my top coat I'm planning on using Matte Top coat. So if I'm using these materials, I would spray the part with the top coat, then I would apply the panel lines with the Tamiya panel line product, using the thinner I would carefully and gently clean the blobs that are outside of the panel lines. After I'm all done, I would spray one final top coat.

If I'm using these exact same materials does my coat before panel washing have to be different than my top coat when I'm done building?

I'm not planning on painting the kits any time soon.(Underlined text are the questions)

Sorry for the lengthy post and thanks for your help!

In all seriousness, fine point Gundam Marker is a great start. It is not the best solution, but you have very low chance of messing it up and it is easily cleaned.



Alternatively, you can try pour type markers which can be cleaned with rubbing alcohol. The ink is runnier so you can just dab a bit on the line and the ink will run along.



My personally favorite is Tamiya Panel Line Accent. It works like pour type marker but much better. It can be corrosive is overused (by that I mean dipping the entire piece in it) but I have applied it over several dozens kits and never had any problem with it.

TAMIYA Panel Line Accent Color All 4 colors ( Black,Brown,Gray, Dark Brown ) set Japan Import https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01871I5HS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_tai_1vDdzbJ02P1S9

A lot of people will suggest using enamels as the next step up from using gundam markers. Tamiya makes this set of pre-thinned enamels specifically for panel lining. I've had some luck with them, though I actually still prefer gundam markers if I don't go the full clear coat-panel line-flat coat route. If you use those also pick up some enamel thinner (lighter fluid actually also works) to clean up your lines.

Hey guys! Just found this sub, but I've been wanting to get into this hobby for a while. Planning on going with this one to get my feet wet.

Before I buy it, I'm also planning on getting these markers and these wash's (both from the wiki). Can someone show me to a video tutorial that explains exactly how to use them please? I've got no idea what the wash's are for...

I might also pick up this scriber to try and do some battle damage, but I can't find any tutorials on that? I'd also need some paint...

Is there anything else that I'm missing? I've already got decent angle cutters and an Xacto knife.

Thanks!

U. Just found the tutorials link that covers lining, but I could still use some info on adding battle damage!

We all start somewhere! I didn’t even attempt panel lining on my first go.

A fine Gundam marker is a start. I use this stuff now, but cleanup does require enamel thinner and cotton swabs, where a Gundam marker can be wiped off with your finger. There should also be some useful info on the sidebar and the Wiki (plugging for u/MachNeu!)