HGUC RX-75 (1/144 Scale)

Here's a 1/144 HGUC kit that was completed in June 2012. As usual, I have minimized my efforts to paint the whole model; basically, I will only apply a flat coat over the bare plastic. Before applying the flat coat, I have introduced a few photo-etched parts and decals. Most of my decals were from Bandai's 1/144 0079 water slide decal set. Additional caution decals were taken from Samuel Decals 1/144 Caution decal sheet. Panel lines were applied before the flat coat and the weathering was only applied after the flat coat.

Here's the link to the full 1/144 RX-75 album

RX-77-3 Guncannon (Completed!)

 
Finally, completed this model. I must say this is an easy build. The parts are molded according to the original mobile suit color scheme. The rest of the photos are located here

The only problem with older HGUC kits are the seem-lines although I can see that Bandai has invested some effort to hide some of the seem-lines. Some of the parts like the head, the feet still requires some sanding. For the head, I find it too much an effort to hide the seem-lines and decided not to do anything to it.

WIP: Decals applied on all possible parts

 
Decals applied and part are now ready for a matt coat treatment. I encountered a slight problem when apply the round decal at the ankles. As the surface was curved, the decals could not set snugly onto the surface. Fortunately, with the help of "Mr. Decal Softener", the decals finally blended with the curved surface.

WIP: HGUC 1/144 RX-77-2 Guncannon

 
Started with the RX-77-2 Guncannon kit in order to continue with the use of the 1/144 Bandai decals; leftover from my last project with the HGUC GM. Decals were applied according to the instructions that came with the decal. In addition, the reference were made from Master Grade version instructions manual obtained from the web.

RGM-79 'GM' assembled!

 

Ah.. finally completed this kit. I was having a little struggle with my work schedule and finding some time to work on this. Here's the final product; water-slide decal applied, matt coat the kit and finally, included detail paint on small parts from the kit (eg. hydraulics at the ankle)

More photos can be found here

WIP: RGM-79 GM Decal

 The stickers which came with the kit was very limited (in fact hardly any). I have bought the Bandai No.37 decals last year for my yet to build HGUC RX-78 and it so happens that the set actually caters for the RGM-79 GM mobile suit :)

RGM-79 Scribing Work

 The photo depicts the scribing work that was performed on the RGM-79. The scribing work includes the upper chest areas and the two panel lines at the crotch area.

WIP: HGUC RGM-79 GM

 
Consider this my first Gundam project for the year 2011. In this photo, the parts have already been sanded, flashes removed, additional panel line added and part has all been panel lined. This is my first project which I have tried scribing my own panel lines on a kit. It can be challenging if now proper tool is used. In my case, I have used Tamiya's plastic scribing tool. Next step: 1. apply decal -> 2. apply flat coat -> assemble

HGUC Zaku II F2 EFSF

Finally, I have completed the Zaku II F2 EFSF. I have equipped my Zaku II with the MMP-80 90mm machine gun. More photo are located on my web album (just click on the photo above). Thanks for viewing

HGUC Zaku II F2 EFSF WIP (Part 4)

Oh great, look at what has been done to me... brown stains, chipped paint and I'm given a badly maintained MMP-80 machine gun...

HGUC Zaku II F2 EFSF WIP (Part 3)

Well, completed the main part of the legs and left only the rear leg thrusters. The weapons will take some time before I will consider this project complete. I intend to apply gun metal to the weapons; the heat hawk will take a little bit more time to complete as it's a whole piece of grey plastic.

HGUC Zaku II F2 EFSF WIP (Part 2)

Just a minor progress on my Zaku II F2. Arms and head added; Added Bandai Zaku II F2 decal, panel-line wash with dark brown and tried a little weathering at the edge of some of the body parts. As for the weathering goes, I'm still deciding how to weather the shoulder armour...

Current Project: HGUC Zaku II F2 EFSF WIP (Part 1)

I'm currently working slowly on the HGUC Zaku II F2 EFSF. The scope of this project is limited to:
1. Minimal Painting but apply little details when necessary
2. Application of water slide decal (I bought my decal, GD-79 from Hobby Link Japan)
3. Matt coat after decal application
4. Dry brush some parts when necessary

I have just completed the body...