Question for those who are semi to very experienced with painting model kits...would Gundam markers work for Gobuster Ace? I've never painted a model before so I was curious if Gundam markers are a decent substitute for paint? Or has anyone tried Sharpie's paint pens?

I've been using some cheap paint markers I got from Walmart on the MG Figure-rise OOO, and I started trying them out on the Patstriker minipla, and so far I'm pleased with the results. Regular Sharpie markers, though, don't work at all, it just rubs right off.

I used Gundam markers for my Gokaioh, and it came out rather well.

Nice pics. I agree Gobusteroh looks a bit weird but reminds me of Brave combiners. The gravity crush attack it uses is also similar to Fire Dagwon's Fire Hold and Fire Sword combo. Coincidence??

Btw is your Gobuster-oh chest kind loose fitting? Doesnt seem to 'click' in place on mine.

Finally got round to taking pictures of my attempt at painting Ace and Nick..

size comparison first,
http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m...z/DSCN0612.jpg

He may be smaller but he can fly..
http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m...z/DSCN0587.jpg

...and be a cheetah...
http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m...z/DSCN0608.jpg

...and a car...
http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m...z/DSCN0600.jpg

... and has a robot buddy.
http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m...z/DSCN0607.jpg

And just because =)
http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m...z/DSCN0591.jpg

Looking good! :thumb:

Cheers man =) I wish my Ace's windscreen/legs turned out as good as yours though. The paint on mine went funny and didn't look right so i put the stickers on over it =p

Honestly, mine didn't turn out quite like I planned it to either. I was hoping for a much darker shade of red, but it seems decent metallic red paint is near impossible to get in UK model shops.

Thanks! I was a little nervous since the Gundam markers I bought were a little bit of a spur of the moment thing. I'm looking forward to doing some painting! :thumb:

I used a regular metallic silver Sharpie to "paint" the claws and sword of minipla Ace and the weapons of the 4" Samurai rangers. Stays on just fine with no rubbing off.

Don't know if different colors behave differently. My experience has been just fine with Sharpies though. But you may want to try a specific color on the edge of the sprue before you commit to painting a part.