Gundam in all guises

[Vector Prime]

@Stompy - more stuff to add to the ever growing backlog, aye?

Have you whittled down the backlog yet (build anything lately)?

As for me, followed up my custom with yet more MG Zaku v2.0 love... this time, MS-06S Char's Zaku II - just a straight build with panel lining and decals:

[Stompy]

Yeah the backlog is HUGE! Although I started MG Delta Plus tonight and am 85% done. Just gotta do the wings and weapons. Will post some pics when done.

Your panel lining is looking sharp. I should look into that but it's extra time I just don't have. Zaku's are plain classics. Now that you are applying ALL decals, your finished kits just shine even more combined with your photographing skills!

[Vector Prime]

Your panel lining is looking sharp. I should look into that but it's extra time I just don't have. Zaku's are plain classics. Now that you are applying ALL decals, your finished kits just shine even more combined with your photographing skills!

Thanks mate.

Panel lining actually doesn't take that long to do TBH - just gotta get the technique down pat and it's actually quite quick.

I use a 0.4mm Extra Fine Sharpie and then just use cotton buds dipped in Zippo lighter fluid to clean off the excess ink.

Apply more lighter fluid and rub harder if you want the lines to be lighter or you can just leave them dark.

Give it a crack mate.

[Stompy]

I just might give panel lining a crack with the method you mentioned. I panel lined ages ago straight up with a gundam marker and it didn't look good at all as I wasn't erasing excess marks. Thick panel lines are ugly. I shall experiment with some HG's.

For now I finished MG Delta Plus! Also included is HG Delta Plus in waverider mode:

Excuse the junky pics. They are from my phone under light bulb light in the evening. -_-







Considering how big the HG version is in waverider mode next to the MG, I can only imagine how big the MG version would be. Unfortunately the MG transformation involves a little lego forming. Although not to the same extent as the HG version which was a total lego former with cheating parts added and robot parts removed.

Next up... Hmmm... MG Sandrock and the two Beggining Gundams (D & J)

[Vector Prime]

Delta Plus looks good mate - just not a big fan of his colour scheme (a bit too bland for my liking, like Unicorn).

I've noticed that you're happy to put on all the little marking decals - panel lining with the technique I suggested takes less time than applying all them

As for me, I finished this guy this evening after commencing it last night - MG MS-07B Gouf v2.0



Just a straight up build with panel lining, very minor highlights and decal application.

[Stompy]

Yep I'm a decaholic.

Loving your Zeon Signature pic. Updated as well. I do adore The Gouf and your look sharp as always. Maybe time to get the other Char custom Zeon mechs - Gelgoog, Z'gok, the other suits probably won't interest you.

Also, just read taht there will be TWO MG Banshee's. One ver.Ka and the other the OVA version. Version Ka will have a blue inner core while the OVA will be orange/gold. While I don't want to get both, it's always nice to display them in each mode together. DAMN you Bandai.

[Vector Prime]

I'm slowly warming to the joys of being a decalholic

Gonna get me some Mr Mark Softer and then start practicing on applying the waterslides ones - might end up going nuts and doing a version Ka of something then.

Gelgoog doesn't appeal to me since it's quite ugly - Z'Gok I have in my backlog and will eventually get around to building, but I have another 5 Zaku's to work through first.

Despite how many of them I've built, I definitely have a soft spot for the v2.0 frame and it's by far my favourite MG kit, hence the reason why I don't get bored building so many of them.

Might tackle MG PMX-003 THE-O next as a custom with custom paint since I dislike the baby poo colour he comes in (after I build the 7/11 BearGuy for the gf that I promised her).

As for Banshee, I think the one with the orange/gold inner frame will be sufficient for me, unless the build turns out to be extraordinarily enjoyable.

[Raptormesh]

Love the pics stompy! Need to get off my butt and start making mine.

[Stompy]

Cheers Raptor! But the nice looking ones are by VP. Give him most of the credit. Mine are the ugly, grainy, out of focus ones.

VP. Decals are awesome. I do enjoy the dry decals. I have tried the water decals but I think I need something to put over it as the decals can come off if touched. Is that the Mark Softer you are referring to?

Here's the two releases of MG Banshee:

The OVA version with the funnel and claw weapon and gold/orange inner core:





And here's the ver.Ka with standard weapons and blue inner core:



Yes. I will get them both. :/

[VGMStudios]

You forgot to mention. The exclusive MG Banshee will light up!
I hopefully can get him.


I rather like this blue inner frame A LOT better then the orange one.

VGM out...