The real WIP 7 (my previous post should be WIP 6): Ok, the whole thing almost complete. The only left are left leg armor and weaponry. I replaced the beam sabers on the backpack. These two are more appealing than the previous. In the background of this picture, you can also see my MG Strike + IWSP kit. 😀 Cheers.
Thanks! Yeah, I think I need to figure out a better way to take picture. So far, I simply put or hold my desk lamp a bit close to the kit and then using my other hand to take some pictures with my decent pocket camera. I’m also thinking if I should use flash or not. I’ve tried both with mixed results. I welcome if you have suggestions especially…[Read more]
Thanks! Yes I mean I replaced the beam saber handles. This kit has two type of handles. One that was shown in my previous post and the second is what I’m using now. I think I like the second type better.
I agree, these look much better. A bit more realistic too, since this is a kit of the very first Gundam which should have pretty big beam saber handles (before they got more efficient and slimmed down).
I finally received this one, now my collection of ZOE Kotobukiya kits is complete. ^^
The only thing on this one is that I don’t like the gold color they used. I’ll surely paint it with Tamiya or other brand pure gold.
WIP 7: Hi all, progress has been slow.. really slow.. However, at least I manage to finish the arms and feet. The beam saber now attached to the backpack. 🙂
That gunmetal looks very sharp indeed. I don’t think the weathering fits in with the kit though. I think you should add a little more on the torso and head, otherwise the grime will look out of place.
Hi, yes you’re right. I haven’t apply that much weathering. I was only finished this last night and throw them here for update. Thanks to point out the places that need more weathering.
Hmm, it took me a while to see if there even was weathering on this. I thought it was just minor smudging due to panel line work. Looks like nice progress overall. Any friction with the frame and its paint job?
Thanks. I indeed apply some weathering on this kit. But not yet to its full extent. The gunmetal paint on the frames were relatively thin. So I didn’t found too many frictions. I used spray paint and apply it several times of thin layers. It will be fine as long as it is not overdone.
WIP 5: I show here the broken part of the left head armor because of the acetone flowing in! I decided to glue this part. Another piece that was also melted , I decided to paint is with “grayish” color. I was frustrated a little bit with this part, but now everything covered with paint for this small little piece. Although it gives a bit strong…[Read more]
Good job fixing up that little snafu in the head. Looks nice to my eyes. Good progress overall on this kit too. The all-gunmetal hands make it look like it’s wearing gloves, haha.