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Gundam Real Touch Marker Red 1 (GM404), a dark red twin-tip water-based marker with a white label reading Real Touch Marker and the Japanese product name for Real Touch Red 1.
Dark red-purple colour swatch for the Gundam Real Touch Marker Red 1 (GM404).
Gundam Real Touch Marker Red 1 (GM404), a dark red twin-tip water-based marker with a white label reading Real Touch Marker and the Japanese product name for Real Touch Red 1.
Dark red-purple colour swatch for the Gundam Real Touch Marker Red 1 (GM404).

Gundam Real Touch Marker - Red 1

$5.99 AUD
GSI Creos (Mr. Hobby) Real Touch Marker Red 1 (GM404), a water-based wipe-off marker for adding dirt and shading to Gunpla. One pen with a fine tip and a thick tip, made to blend with the GM400 blurring pen.
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Key features
  1. Water-based wipe-off ink: wipe it back with a tissue or cotton swab to control how much colour stays.
  2. Fine and thick tips: two tips on one pen, the thick for a whole part and the fine for recesses.
  3. Blends with GM400: the blurring pen softens the border of GM401 to GM410 colours.
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.
Series FAQ

Gundam Real Touch Marker - Red 1

A red weathering marker for dirt and shading

The Gundam Marker Real Touch Marker Red 1 (GM404) is a water-based wipe-off marker from GSI Creos (Mr. Hobby) for adding dirt and shading to plastic kits. Draw it on, wipe it back with a tissue or cotton swab, and leave the colour in the recesses.

How hard is it to use?

It is a marker, so there is no assembly. Manufacturer instructions show a four step process: coat the part with matte clear, run the marker along the edges, blend with the GM400 blurring pen, then wipe the excess off with a cotton swab or tissue. Test it on a spare part first.

Technical highlights

The marker has two tips, one fine and one thick. The thick tip covers a whole part and the fine tip is for recesses. The ink is water-based and wipe-off. The manufacturer notes it cannot be used with the Gundam Marker Airbrush System.

What makes this marker special

  • Water-based wipe-off ink: it wipes back with a tissue or cotton swab, so you can control how much stays.
  • Twin tips: a fine tip and a thick tip on one pen.
  • Made for dirt and shading: the Real Touch line is aimed at realistic weathering and blurred paint effects.
  • Blends with the GM400 blurring pen: the blurring pen is used to soften the border of GM401 to GM410 colours.

What's in the box

  • Real Touch Marker Red 1 (GM404) x1

Compatible accessories

The manufacturer's GM400 blurring pen is made to blend GM401 to GM410 markers at their borders, and it comes in the Gundam Real Touch Marker Set 1. Other Real Touch colours in stock:

Specifications

  • Product: Real Touch Marker Red 1, product code GM404
  • Manufacturer: GSI Creos (Mr. Hobby)
  • Ink: water-based, wipe-off type
  • Tips: fine and thick twin tips
  • Marker size and weight: 14.5 x 1.7 x 1.2 cm, 20 g

Perfect for

  • Builders who want to add dirt and shading to a kit without an airbrush.
  • Anyone starting out with weathering who wants ink that wipes back.
  • Collectors working through the Gundam Marker range.
  • Builders adding a red accent to recesses and edges.

Fast Australian shipping

Dispatched same day from Brisbane if ordered before 2pm AEST on weekdays. Free shipping Australia-wide on orders over $199. Packed securely in a sturdy outer box with water-soluble cornstarch void fill that dissolves cleanly in the sink. Genuine Australian stock in hand, not ordered through an overseas proxy.

Build notes

The manufacturer cautions against painting ABS resin parts. Paint can soak into the resin and make the part brittle, so it may crack. Check your kit's instructions and runner markings for ABS parts before you use the marker. Test on a spare part or a hidden spot first.

Last updated: 15 October 2026 (AEST)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Real Touch Marker Red 1 (GM404)?

One GSI Creos (Mr. Hobby) Gundam Marker for adding dirt and shading to plastic kits. It is a water-based, wipe-off marker with a fine tip and a thick tip.

How do I blend it?

The GM400 blurring pen is made to blend GM401 to GM410 markers at their borders. Clean a dirty pen tip with a tissue, and replace the blurring pen when stains no longer come off. The pen comes in Real Touch Marker Set 1.

How do I use it on a part?

The manufacturer's four steps: coat the part with matte clear, run the marker lightly along the edges, blend with the GM400 blurring pen, then wipe the excess off with a cotton swab or tissue.

Can I use it on any plastic part?

The manufacturer cautions against painting ABS resin parts, because paint can soak into the resin and make the part brittle so it may crack. Check your kit's instructions and runner markings before you use it.

Can I use it with the Gundam Marker Airbrush System?

No. The manufacturer notes the Real Touch markers cannot be used with the Gundam Marker Airbrush System.

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