XGMS100 Gundam Marker EX Plated Silver And Gold (Set)

Two metallic shades in one set

This set from the Gundam Marker EX line brings together a silver and a gold shade in the version the manufacturer calls plated, that is, with the effect of metal plating. The pigment is exceptionally fine and lays down in a continuous smooth coat, so the result does not read as an ordinary silver or gold paint with visible grain but as gleaming metal. That is also why it behaves differently from an ordinary marker, and a few rules are worth keeping.

What the final sheen rests on

The base is what decides. Metallic pigment follows whatever it lies on: on a rough or matte surface it stays a dull gray, on a smooth glossy surface it lights up. Smooth the area beforehand, remove dust and degrease it. Draw the strokes smoothly and in one direction, do not go back into an area that is drying, and rather apply a second coat later than work over a wet one. Do not sand or wipe the surface once it is dry, as the metallic sheen dulls easily. A clear coat usually subdues the sheen, so if you are going to varnish the model, test the combination on scrap plastic first.

What it is suited to

• Joint and frame parts of robots that are meant to read as metal
• Edges, nozzles, weapons and small metallic details
• Accessories on figures and models where an airbrush would not be worth setting up
• Repairs and touching up small areas in a metallic shade

Who it is for

For modelers who want a metallic look quickly and without spraying. The markers are supplied on their own; the kit, paints and clear coat are not included in the package, unless stated otherwise.