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Argama Academy - Model Building Step-Up (ACAD201)

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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

Group Discounts!

  • Group of 2: each gets $20 off
  • Group of 3: each gets $40 off
  • Sign up as individuals, email us the name of the whole group and we will manually adjust the discount for you!

Professor

Joe Chu

Argama Academy - Model Building Step-Up (ACAD201)

by Argama Hobby

$280.00 CAD

$280.00 CAD - $280.00 CAD

Current price $280.00 CAD

Outline of the course: 

  • Masking techniques
  • Basic kitbashing

Prerequisite:

Duration of the course:

Class size:

Age Requirement

  • 15+

Student perks

Group Discounts!

Professor

Joe Chu

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Customer Reviews (4.0 / 5 · 1 review)

David ★★★★☆

The step-by-step breakdown finally got me past the intimidation of panel lining and water slides, and the photo references are really clear. Only gripe is that I wish it covered a bit more on weathering, but for the basics this is a solid push toward a showcase finish.