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GSI Creos Real Touch Marker Grey 1 (GM401), a twin-tip marker with a dark grey cap and barrel and the Real Touch Marker label on a white background.

Gundam Real Touch Marker Grey 1 GM401 - Weathering Marker

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GSI Creos Real Touch Marker Grey 1 (GM401), a twin-tip, water-based marker for adding dirt, shading and gradation to plastic kits. One thin tip and one thick tip, in a wipe-off formula chosen for safety.
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Key features
  1. Twin tips: one thin tip and one thick tip on the same marker.
  2. Water-based wipe-off type: a marker, not a paint.
  3. Made for dirt and gradation: sold for adding stains and smudges with a realistic touch.
Returns & Refunds
  1. Australian Consumer Law Compliance: Mecha Express Australia strictly adheres to the Australian Consumer Law for all transactions.
  2. Contact Process for Issues: If you encounter any issues with your purchase, you should first contact Mecha Express Australia via email at support@mechaexpressaustralia.com.au, describing the problem and providing photos and contact details.
  3. Response and Advice: Mecha Express Australia will promptly respond to your email to discuss the issue and advise on the next steps.
  4. USA Customer Policy: USA customers are not eligible for returns, refunds, or compensation for any issues including lost, stolen, or incorrectly delivered items.
  5. Return Conditions for AU and NZ: Items must be returned in their original, undamaged, and resalable packaging if requested by Mecha Express Australia.
  6. Refund and Replacement Policy: Australian and New Zealand customers may receive replacements or refunds for reasons like change of mind (before dispatch with a restocking fee), incorrect items, lost/stolen/damaged parcels during delivery, missing parts, or inability to supply an item. Mecha Express Australia will give you a Reply Paid number for you to return these items at no cost to you at your local Australia Post outlet.
  7. Non-refundable Items: Items that cannot be refunded include those that are opened, used, partly assembled, lost parts, self-damaged items, or items found with no issues.
  8. Duplication Promise: Returns are accepted if you receive a duplicate gift, provided the item is returned in resalable condition and at your own expense.
  9. Pre-Order Cancellation: While pre-order refunds are typically not offered, requests will be considered but subject to a 10% restocking and administration fee.
  10. Restocking and Administration Charge: A 10% fee applies to canceled orders or refunds to cover non-refundable third-party fees, calculated on the total value of the products and shipping costs.
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Gundam Real Touch Marker Grey 1 GM401 - Weathering Marker

GSI Creos Real Touch Marker Grey 1 (GM401)

The Real Touch Marker Grey 1 is a twin-tip, water-based marker from GSI Creos for adding dirt, shading and gradation to plastic kits. It sits in the Gundam Marker Pens range and uses a water-based, wipe-off formula chosen for safety.

What makes it useful

  • Two tips: one thin tip and one thick tip, so you can pick out a small detail or cover a larger area.
  • Water-based, wipe-off type: not a paint marker.
  • Made for dirt and gradation: sold for adding stains and smudges with a realistic touch.
  • Blends with the Shade Off pen: GSI Creos makes the GM400 pen for gradating the edges of GM401 to GM410 markers once they are applied. The Gundam Real Touch Marker Shade Off is sold separately.

What's in the pack

  • Real Touch Marker Grey 1 (1 marker)

Specifications

  • Maker: GSI Creos (Mr. Hobby)
  • Product code: GM401
  • Colour: Grey 1
  • Type: water-based, wipe-off, felt-tip twin-tip marker
  • Retail pack size and weight: 14.5 x 1.7 x 1.2 cm, 20 g
  • Barcode: 4973028035360
  • Note: cannot be used with the Gundam Marker Airbrush System

Fast Australian shipping

Dispatched same day from Brisbane if ordered before 2pm AEST on weekdays. Free shipping Australia-wide on orders over $199. Genuine Australian stock in hand, not ordered through an overseas proxy.

Using it

Try it on a spare runner or a hidden spot first, then build up the effect in light passes.

Last updated: 15 October 2026 (AEST)

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