I really got into this figures last year have a few in the stash now. Whilst building a 1/35 King Tiger, I got really brassed off with the tracks and losing the etched fret, so I decided on some figure therapy.
Refered to by my so-called friends as 'pervy models' I can only asume they are jealous of my burgeoning skills as a figure modeller. Besides, they're big enough for me to see and that really helps.
She is another manga / anime figure from E2046. I decided on buying this one because of the display possibilities, of which more anon.
As with all (at least the ones I have) E2046 figures, the instructions are a combination of poor photocopied instructions and Chinese language, both of which are not a lot of help, especially when it come to small parts or the multitude of hair pieces to add. This is E2046s photo of the pieces.
this is the lady in question.
I've had a little test fit of some of the parts and they seem to be one of E2046s better fitting figures. After removing the pour stubs, I fitted the three main pieces together. One major non-fit area, was the over the shoulder strap of her dress. The parts need aligning. See 1 and 1a below.
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After a dip in hot water and a couple of gentle bends, this was the result.
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The leg pieces fit perfectly so no need for major filler work there.
Overall, this is a well cast figure, lots of very good detail, the necklace being a case in point and not many parts. For someone who wants to start in this area of the hobby and can paint smalll details, this would be an ideal first kit.
More progress reports as and when.
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