SD Tuner

Wa, production sure is going quite fast for me, within 2 weeks I came out with 2 SDs, not bad, not bad. In fact the 3rd one is already on it's way as we speak...

This is one of the rare Tallgeese, I think I only managed to get it in Japan when they did a re-release. Did some shortcuts on this kit. Use white surfacer then white paint spray on it cuts down handpainting the white portion. And since it's only black and white, easy does it!

 

 

 

 

Another old time, forgotten BB...

Was prompted by a forum site mentioning the new BB Senshi Sangokuden Le Jin (楽進) Gundam was using this old mold of this BB kit. Indeed the head dress, the arms, head, chest and arm looks just like it. Then I also realise I didn't put up any listing for this kit. And here to honor it.

 

 

 

 

 

Did a technique which I used on Unicorn before, just sanding the white potion! The factory default very plastic white will look matt once you apply some light sanding to it using the lowest grade sandpaper. It works out beautifully, even the panel lines will bite in nicely due to the rougher surface now. I spent quite an effort to paint the guns as well as thin bluish the shield which I didn't manage to capture in the photos huh. Maybe I should take another one. Learnt this technique of using flash on near object without over-exposing it, place a piece of tissue in front of the flash and the lighting works out nicely!

Here it is:

 

RX-75 Guntank

The MG version of this Guntank is scheduled to release next month, makes me want to beat it and come out with my SD version first!

It's suppose to be a human pilot but due to my poor fine handpainting skills, it turns out to be a android instead!

 

 

The box recommends swopping the bodies of RX-78-2 with this and here it is. Looks like all rookie pilot has to go through "firm ground" driving training!

 

 Both my 0.05 mm markers failed on me so I have to use Gundam markers instead. Therefore the panel lines appearing fat and thick now.. Quite a number of guys recommend Copi brand ones which I have yet to find.

No.04 RGM-89 Jegan

Box number 4, isn't it consider the "rare" ones? I dunno, most likely you might find some laying in some hobby shops, dusty, torn and still selling at crazy price. Ya, that's what I saw for one rare SD, told the shop owner the box already torn can sell at discount, NO was the answer. Forget it, I can always find it in some other part of the world at a much attractive price!

Just noticed this is the 2nd all green SD following No.5 RGZ-91B Re-GZ Custom when I arranged it in my pictures. My green paint is just too under utilize.

Anything "exciting" for this SD, not really. Just that I'm using the "fine" brushes much more these days to reach all the small corners and "borders"

 

 

My last work I used Gaia Silver and it turns out quite bright and nice. I wanted to try out the Gold and would expect the same result but it didn't. It was much dull even though it's labelled Bright Gold. Maybe it's the thinner which I used levelling thinner or it doesn't work well on handpainting.

 

Made a bad mistake and it clearly shows this time on this SD. I always been using handcraft knife to "file" the steamline away as its much quicker then using different grade of sandpaper. And because of the pointed end of the knife scrapping the surface, it doesn't shows until surfaceris applied on it and even paint isn't able to cover up the lines. Lesson learnt: use sandpaper to smoothen out after using knife!

 

 

 

Ta Da! Thanks to the guys over at Lowyat.NET, SD BB Gundam World forum that I came to know about an online Japanese shop selling these figures at good price. Immediately placed order for it to be flown to Singapore and now its in my hands!

The figures are about the size of the latest SDs these days, made of PVC so quite solid to handle. Only limited movement on some of the joints but its quite good looking to be already.

Oh, forget to say its a set of 5, there's VF-25F Alto Battroid, VF-25S Ozma Armored Gerwalk, VF-27 Brera's Lucifer Battroid, Klan Queadluun-Ray, Raramia Queadluun Ray. "VF-25S is from the Banpresto produced prize items for Macross Frontier. Ichiban KUJI Premium Macross Frontier is sold in convenience stores across Japan as a lottery. Customers buy a 800 YEN ticket you pull from a blind box with a letter on it telling you which item you have won. It's completely random on what your end up with for your hard earned YEN." extract from CollectionDX 

Really lucky to own a set of these. Was still thinking if Bandai will actually come out with these SD kits, looks like fat hope! Anywhere I still have a box of 1/72 VF-25S Armored Messiah Valkyrie Ozma Custom and 1/72 VF-25S Messiah Valkyrie Ozma Custom to build/sell whichever come first!

And a little offering for you guys who happen to read these, here's what I will sell, at a offering price to you!

Super Deformed Mecha Set (VF-25F Alto Battroid, VF-25S Ozma Armored Gerwalk, VF-27 Brera's Lucifer Battroid, Klan Queadluun-Ray, Raramia Queadluun Ray) - SOLD !

 

1/72 VF-25S Armored Messiah Valkyrie Ozma Custom  - SGD $125

1/72 VF-25S Messiah Valkyrie Ozma Custom - $75

I got this during my recent trip to Tokyo, wanted to try something new especially a knight. Saw this BB kit, silver and got a cape, interesting project to work with and will surely look nice when done.

The Box is bigger then usual but the kit, smaller then usual! It does has quite a few accessories, 3 swords, 1 axe, 2 knight weapons, 3 helmets. Gosh, now I know why there's a "cloth" stand for its armor.

Afterall it's a old BB model so joints are pretty much basic. I happened to see Gaia paint selling therefore bought the gold and silver to try it out though it's not water based but I already got 2 bottles of alcohol waiting to use at home. The silver turns out much shiny then Mr. Hobby silver. I'm sure the gold will work out well on my next project.

Quite happy with the final result just that the blue armor helmet doesn't look nice. After the application of top coat, the uneven layer of silver and gold clearly shows, that's something to take note.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Used Mr. Hobby Silver on the shield just for comparsion

 

 

 

Check out the paper cape! There's another sword below it.

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No.30 Char's Z'Gok

Here's one SD which I have always wanted to open up and get it fixed. Finally can't resist the temptation any further and worked on it. And it doesn't take me long, just 3 days. Simple color, not much steamlines to get rid off. Sadly the dark red isn't even at all but at least it gives it a little "weathering" effect.

By the way, this is a hard to find SD these days. Maybe a re-release some days to come.