WIP: Kan-U Gundam Part 2

I'm about halfway done through this kit. Like I stated in the other WIP, this kit was where I made a lot of experimentations, with sanding, primer, panel line washing and what not. I've learned a few more things as I paint: that glossy paint really sucks for handpainting. I tried Tamiya green acrylic which is really glossy, and the subsequent layers just would not stick properly, and I had to use my Daler-Rowney acrylics instead. The halberd or whatever it is is still in bad shape, just sanded up whatever I could salvage and see how it goes. I may have to get a different kit just for the freaking weapon.

Oh hey look! Another impulse buy!

WIP: Kan-U Gundam

Well most of my modelling technique experiments on the Kan-U Gundam worked pretty well. The primer (Mr Surfacer) worked pretty well but I found myself having to scribe the panel lines again after priming. This time, I used an enamel wash for the panel lines instead of gundam marker and it looks really good.

Other experiments, however, didn't turn out so good...

My Collection

So here's my collection. Most of it are SD kits, but I'm a huge mecha fan in general and the Go Nagai mechs above hold a special place in my collection. The Mazingers and Getter Robo OVA version. I wanted the Shin version but have yet to find one suitable for display.

SD Bachou Blue Destiny

My first Sangokuden kit!

SD GP01FB

Here's another finished kit which took me about... 3 months plus. Yeah. Most of it was spent not working on the kit due to other commitments, but here it is!

SD GP01

Stardust memory is one of my favourite OVA out of the Gundam universe. The GP01 is the protagonist, Kou Uraki's first Gundam, when he used it in an attempt to stop Gato from stealing the GP02 in the first episode kicking off the series. The design is based off the RX-78, except the slightly more modernised design appeals to me moreso than the original's blocky design.