The backpack, manipulators and weapons are still under construction, but the mobile suit itself is finished. No weathering, just some pre-shading with a gloss top coat
Guys (and girls) we where right!!! The HG Freedom Revive rubbed off in a MG Freedom 2.0. So glad I hold off in ordering the 1.0 from HLJ.
Think we’ll be getting more MG’s from the Cosmic Era timeline?
Still have to take and post pictures of the RX-78-2 2.0 and the Zaku II 2.0 (still have to apply oil paints and such), but here is a picture of the next MG.
Anyone that can guess which one it is?
As surprised as I am with the HG Revive Freedom, as disappointed I am with the Amazing Red Warrior… Glad I held out on that one.
Thanks guys, now we’re never gonna figure out what was in that box!!!!!!!
In the whole history of Gunpla TV Giveaway I’ve never ever seen a picture posted of a kit won by one of the contenders, nor red a comment on the…[Read more]
The grand daddy of all Gundams is coming together bit by bit. It’s the Ver.2.0, liked it a bit more then the MG version of the RG, but that’s all just personal preference.
Next time some pictures of the completed model 😉
WOW!!!!!!!! looking awesome! you should’ve bought two kits so you could display one with just the frame and the amount of detail you’re putting into it. The completed kits is going to be a master piece man.
Thank you very much, you’re making me blush 🙂
Yes, it’s almost a shame to put the armor on the frame, hence I took a lot of pictures of it.
Fortunately the knees still shows some detailing, but maybe a kit with just half armored up is an idea…
Thanks again for your nice comment!
A bit late (almost finished the RX-78-2) but nevertheless, a few more kits for the backlog and my first Japanese hobby magazine 🙂 And some little small stuff, like extra verniers, mono eyes and action bases
Unfortunately one has to be able to read Japanese, although you can pick up a lot from the pictures. Not gonna spoil anything for you, but it is a very nice magazine!
Please do share some pictures when your package comes in
I also use clear coat as primer for my kits and hand paint details. I usually go for matte because I want to take away the plastic shine from my finished kit. I think the slightly textured finish brought about by matte coat also gives better adhesion for my acrylics (Vallejo model and/or game color) But that’s just my personal preference and observation.
If I may ask, why not use a normal dedicated primer? They are deigned for that specific job.
But if I had to choose, I’d go for the gloss one. A matte leaves a “gritty” finish which may come trough in your paint job. On the other hand, a gloss clear will leave the same effect as clear plastic, the surface gets really smooth, so I see no really…[Read more]
You really should use actual primer. Clear coat is intended to protect paint, and will not adhere to the bare plastic as well as primer. the only time you will normally be painting on top of clear coat, is when doing panel lines, washes, highlighting, etc. after which you’ll clear coat over that.
However, if you are set on not using primer,…[Read more]
In my case, I don’t have enough time to use an actual surface primer and color the whole kit. (I don’t have an airbrush either even if I had the time, so I can only hand brush the colors in.) So I use the clear matte to protect the decals and I use it as “primer” before I paint small details. Since I deal primarily with MGs, the color is almost…[Read more]
I would just go with washing the parts, because in the long run, it’s going to save you money as you’re not having to use as much clear coat on the kit. It’ll take more time to complete the kit, but saving money always equates to more stuff lol.
Haha! You have a good point there. More stuff is always better. 🙂 Anyway, I only use hardware-sold acrylic sprays on my kits to save. I know many people prefer those made for model kits like Tamiya or Mr. Hobby, but the hardware type I use is good enough for me.
Hey guys, so I am waiting for my MG F91 harrison custom and I want to put it on an action base but I noticed that an action base 1 would be really big for it and I was wondering if it would fit on an action base 2 since it personally would look better on one because of its size and take up less space. Are they compatible?
Thanks for the feedback!Looks like I may have to find a different method to display him in an efficient manor, or take my chances with weight distribution.
If it helps, I tried to mount the MG Victory Gundam (a bit smaller than the F91) on an AB2 but the base itself came apart too easily. While the arm was plenty strong, I would’ve needs to add more bases to the existing 2 in order to have it stable.
Im thinking about taking the arm from an AB2 and putting it on an AB1 SInce the AB1 probably has the space for two models if you have the larger one elevated high enough from the bottom plate
I know that Samuel can print “custom” decals for you. So, if you have an opportunity to scan the sticker sheet you can send that file to Samuel and he can print it for you
don’t know about scratch building but you can get replacements of sorts now
https://www.hlj.com/product/ban978548/Gun
not sure the scale there but there’s a bunch of fins there so maybe one will be to your liking.
I didn’t know bandai made. These , thanks alot.Now my F91 won’t look As flawed