Painting Gunpla kits with an airbrush can give them extra oomph. But for all the benefits that come with these techniques, there are downsides to watch out for, too. Join Megaplamo as he explains the how and why of avoiding the dreaded “orange peel” paint texture. Gunpla is freedom. You can do whatever you want....
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