Before building Gundam model kit, I search for cool examples to imagine custom plan.
Japan posting site of built Gundam model kits
Japanese Auction to sell built Gundam model kits
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My Gundam : Char’s Zaku II
The Theme of Building
Make realistic zaku without full painting !
Add Line engraving
In terms of current manufacturing technology , a part may not be so large. Therefore, I add dividing lines in some large panels.
Add Small parts
Small parts is added to show complexity. Small parts was off-the-shelf products.
*Small parts I used
Add washes to Molding color and top coat
At first, I thin the black metallic paint. And I painted the thin paint and wipe off the paint before it dries. Inking to grooves had be done at the same time!
*Top coat I used
Partial painting
Vernier thruster was painted in silver.
Water slide decal
I pasted the water slide decals sold separately. Because the edge of water slide decal is Inconspicuous.
*The decal I used
HIQPARTS RB CAUTION DECAL 01 ONE COLOR White
Add metal mono eye
The monoeye is changed to a metal part to make it more realistic.
Since the metal monoeye are thick, I removed the mono eye shield and glued the metal monoeye to the axis. I think it turned out cool with a simple work.
Here are the metal mono eye and lens that I used.
After completion
