GMS108 ZEON Gundam Marker Set: What's Inside and How to Use It
By Panda Hobby - Canada's Largest Gundam Store | Published: 2026-10-31
Category: How-to Guides
A practical walkthrough of the GMS108 ZEON Gundam Marker Set: what the Zeon colors are for, how to prep and apply them, and the mistakes that dull the finish.
Quick answer
Use the GMS108 ZEON Gundam Marker Set as a dedicated Zeon-color detailing kit: shake each marker, test the flow on scrap plastic, then apply thin coats to small details and let them cure before touching. It suits hand-brushing small accents, not full-body repaints.
Why a Zeon-specific color set changes your detailing plan
A themed set removes the guesswork of matching a faction palette. Instead of hunting through a general marker collection for a suitable green or purple, you work from a compact range intended for Zeon-style kits, which keeps your detailing consistent across a squad or diorama.
The trade-off is range. A themed set is narrower than a full marker line, so check that the colors inside actually match the kit you are building before you plan a scheme around it. For mono-eye suits and grunt units, that focus is usually an advantage; for a multicolor protagonist kit, you may still need additional colors.
Where markers stop and paint begins
Markers excel at small, contained areas: vents, thrusters, inner-frame touches, panel accents, and tiny trim. They are less forgiving on large flat surfaces, where streaks and overlap marks show under light.
If your plan involves a full armor recolor, treat the marker set as a detailing tool rather than the base coat. Keep large areas for airbrush or spray work and reserve the markers for the details that make the kit read as Zeon.
Step-by-step: using the GMS108 ZEON set
- Prep the surface: Wash and fully dry the parts, then handle them with clean hands or gloves. Marker paint adheres poorly to mold release, dust, and fingerprint oils. If the part still feels slick after washing, the paint may bead; clean again before applying color.
- Shake and prime the marker: Shake the marker firmly, then press the tip on a scrap runner until color flows evenly. Do not pump it onto the model itself. A blotchy first press means the marker is not mixed; keep shaking before touching the kit.
- Test the color on a hidden area: Apply a small stroke to the inside of a part or an unused runner and let it dry. Compare the dried tone against the plastic before committing. Marker color can shift as it dries, so judge the test patch dry, not wet.
- Apply thin, single-direction strokes: Work in small sections and let each pass dry before adding another. Avoid scrubbing back and forth over the same spot. If you see streaks, stop and let the layer cure rather than adding more wet paint.
- Detail in a sensible order: Start with recessed areas and panel lines, then move to raised details and trim. This keeps your hand from dragging across finished work. Do the lightest colors first where possible; dark colors are harder to correct over them.
- Let it cure before assembly: Give the painted parts time to dry fully before handling or snapping them together. Rushing this step is the most common cause of smeared detailing. If parts must be handled, touch only unpainted edges and keep painted surfaces off the table.
- Seal only after a full cure: Once the paint is fully dry, a clear topcoat can protect the work. Test the topcoat on a scrap piece first, since some clear coats can affect marker paint. Never topcoat over paint that is still soft; trapped solvent can dull or wrinkle the finish.
Product facts
- GMS108 ZEON Gundam Marker Set: GMS108 ZEON Gundam Marker Set by Mr. Hobby, listed as a paint product. It is a purpose-made paint marker set, so you can plan it as a detailing step rather than a substitute for a full paint line.
GMS108 ZEON Gundam Marker Set
