Argama Academy - Model Building Step-Up

Want to take your straight build into the next level to be showcasing-worthy? Seeing all the nice build online and don't know how to do it? Watching all the how-to videos online but still feel intimidated to start? Bumping into problems during self-learning and feeling frustrated? This course is for you!

In this small-group focused course you will be able to learn proper techniques on painted builds from professionals.  They will guide you along the way, show you tips and tricks, and point out any points for improvement immediately so that your journey to a professional looking build will be an enjoyable one!

Outline of the course: 

• Seam line removal, gluing & sanding
• Airbrush fundamentals
• Priming & main color application
• Masking techniques
• Shadowing & highlighting
• Basic hand brushing for fine details
• Intro to chipping, weathering & damage effects
• Basic kitbashing

Prerequisite:

• Already have experience in completing straight gunpla build, or completing a traditional kit with use of cement, or
• Completed Argama Academy - Gunpla Fundamentals course

Duration of the course:

• 4 classes (normally once a week or once every alternate weeks)
• Each class approx 90mins

Class size:

• 4 Max (min of 3 to start the course)

Age Requirement

• 15+

What to bring to the class

• Bandai Master Grade Kits (or similar level kits) of your choice
• Your own tools to complete the build, for example:
  • Cement
  • Nippers
  • Art Knife
  • Sanding tools
  • Scribing tools
  • Paints
• We will provide airbrushing equipment

Student perks

• 10% discount when purchasing items from our store during the course
• 10 hours of free spraybooth and airbrush usage during the course

Professor

Joe Chu