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Q/A & Help Group 7 years, 1 month ago Hi, just two questions here regarding the PG Banshee Norn
1. If i want to preserve the shine of the plated gold parts from degrading due to direct/indirect sunlight, do i spray on gloss topcoat over it or leave it as it is
2. How do i resolve the weight distribution issue of the shield without using any cement and able to pose it like shown on the box images
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Hi there,
1 I have got a 1/100 HG Wing Gundam from I believe 2001. It had “mechie” plated gold parts and those are as pristine as the day they came out of the box. So you don’t need to put anything on it. There is however a product from Model Master which is designed for putting over metalizers without ruining the sheen, which most clear coats do.
2 There is no way around it without using paint, putty or glue to thicken the joints for holding the shield and weapons, alas. Just a poor design on that part by Bandai….
I hope this answers your question. Good luck and happy building
1: as Teetee said, the way that Bandai painted the gold parts they will survive fine as is. Although if you want to protect it from scratches then a gloss coat will be fine.
2: There aren’t really any “fixes” for the shield, so I can only really offer posing advise sorry.
For my Banshee I made sure that the shield peg is as close to the centre of the shield as possible. When posing make sure you pose using the shoulder-arm joint rather than the torso-shoulder joint, as it can be quite loose.
Another thing is to use the legs to redistribute the weight of the shield if you aren’t using the included base, the Banshee has super sturdy ankles so it can hold a pose easily.