Brundledonk Posted May 22, 2018 Author Share Posted May 22, 2018 (edited) and fitted to the leg and a matching pair Edited May 22, 2018 by Brundledonk 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Brundledonk Posted May 24, 2018 Author Share Posted May 24, 2018 (edited) After looking at the pics of the completed legs I wasn't happy with how the metal finish looked on the thruster as it kind of disappears against the leg. Out of the box the housings were moulded in orange but I didn't want to do them in that colour hence me choosing steel. There are small frames that fit into the armour on the opposite side of the leg and I don't think they would look right in steel either these parts And they look like this fiitted into the armour The housings for the chest and shoulder thrusters will be yellow so i will go with that for the leg ones. i had to take the thrusters apart and this was easier said than done as its a tight fit and everything is painted but I managed it and only broke a couple of pegs. then primed white and a base coat of zero Repsol orange ( not a million miles away from the original plastic colour ) the fins that go inside were moulded in orange too but I'm going to keep those in metallic Edited May 24, 2018 by Brundledonk 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brundledonk Posted May 24, 2018 Author Share Posted May 24, 2018 (edited) Over the orange I sprayed Tamiya gloss yellow really highly thinned and allowed some of the orange to,show through. The. Gave the recessed detail a dark wash followed by a quick dusting of Matt varnish to kill most ( but not all of the shine ) They now match the shoulder housings I painted a while back All put back together and it adds a splash of colour and I think it looks a lot better Edited May 24, 2018 by Brundledonk 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brundledonk Posted May 24, 2018 Author Share Posted May 24, 2018 (edited) It looks canary yellow in the above pic but against the kit moulded parts you can see the difference in tone A quick look with the (unpainted ) armour piece. I did this when the housing was still in metallic and wasn't happy with the look, but I like this much better now Edited May 24, 2018 by Brundledonk 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brundledonk Posted May 24, 2018 Author Share Posted May 24, 2018 (edited) It was a pain in the bottom to go back and paint it but I'm glad I did and I think part of the problem is the way I'm tackling the kit. I reckon the way to go is to build it all up first, and if you look at Rockpopandchips current Gundam build this is the way he's going with his. Building first means you can then get a better idea of how it all looks and how the parts look in relation to each other and this I think will help a lot in planning colours. But its my first go at one of these kits and I was worried that if I put it all together I may not get it apart again and also I don't think I could keep track of all the parts once I broke it down for painting lol. ive got the Perfect Grade GP-01 to do after this kit so I will maybe try a dry build on that one before painting and I'll also be closley following Brian's build to pick up more tips for these Gundam kits head and torso are next on the build along with some LEDs, I've started chopping parts of the frames and cleaning up nubs and once I've got something worth showing I'll be back cheers me dears Pete Edited May 24, 2018 by Brundledonk 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockpopandchips Posted May 25, 2018 Share Posted May 25, 2018 The yellow look really great, much better than the metal finish. Looks very Gundam now and to be honest the frame looks stunning! When I do a test build on these gundam kits before mods and paint I will generally cut down the pegs by a 3rd or cut them off at an angle, I very rarely have to use glue after doing this on Bandai kits and it makes taking them apart so much easier and leaves a little room for paint as well. The kit Im building at the moment is not a proper PG so the parts count is a lot less making a test build a lot easier, there are just to many parts in your kit for me I would lose interest. Im already sketching out on paper my next sky ship built taking time away from working on the Astray. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LotusArenco Posted May 25, 2018 Share Posted May 25, 2018 1 hour ago, rockpopandchips said: When I do a test build on these gundam kits before mods and paint I will generally cut down the pegs by a 3rd or cut them off at an angle Yep, me as well. The other thing I do is to scratch the part number on the insides or a simple ‘L’ or ‘R’ to stop bits getting mixed up whilst on ‘Gundam Kebabs’. Mart 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thud4444 Posted May 26, 2018 Share Posted May 26, 2018 On 5/21/2018 at 11:04 AM, Brundledonk said: im sticking closely to the original colours for the armour ( just a few small colour changes on the details ) but will go with you and Thud and have Emma as the pilot. I'm guessing If the mobile suits are the same then it's just the colour of the unifirm that determines the pilot ? I think there was some decal differences, but I pretty sure they are AM. The big difference is loadout. Emma wasn't as skilled as Kamille, so she liked to carry big guns to make every hit count. This big gun mentally was reinforced when the MkII was retasked as a fire support suit later in the Gryps Conflict. When the variable frame suits came into service. Does the kit include the Hyper bazooka? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dazzio Posted May 28, 2018 Share Posted May 28, 2018 On 5/21/2018 at 10:08 PM, rockpopandchips said: No spoilers please I'm onto ep 30 of Zeta...... 🤫😱 so far its not as good as SDM or 8th MS but it's better than 00 and Wing..... BRUNDLEDONK, you frame is looking stunning. Sorry dude. Nothing will ever beat 08th MS Team (my favourite VA is in it for a start) but Unicorn comes a close 2nd. On 5/23/2018 at 12:05 AM, Brundledonk said: i really need to get stuck into the Anime, i watched a few episodes of the UC series and should try and see them all. had to google the xm-1 and i have to say the skull and crossbones are very novel lol Pete edit : I couldn't remember the name of the Gundam anime I've been watching lol but I just checked and its Stardust Memory It's a cool looking Gundam, not as cool as the Deep Striker however... but thats more of a mobile armor that mobile suit. Lets not forget my beloved Hazel's either The main ship even looks likes a pirate ship... it's very novel. Stardust Memory is a great show, very dated music and hair styles wise (it hasn't aged well). The fight with the GP-01 at the end, pure class. I really am loving the work you are putting into this Brundledonk, I could learn alot from this post. Kind Regards, Dazz 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thud4444 Posted May 28, 2018 Share Posted May 28, 2018 (edited) 0083 is my favorite series. Zeta is often considered the ESB of Gundam. The ending of Zeta is brutal. Unnecessarily brutal. Thats why Double Zeta starts out really stupid. Thanks Japanese parent groups! But as a side note they did save us from the rumored heartless cut of Char's Counterattack. Edited May 28, 2018 by Thud4444 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brundledonk Posted May 31, 2018 Author Share Posted May 31, 2018 On 5/25/2018 at 12:28 PM, rockpopandchips said: The yellow look really great, much better than the metal finish. Looks very Gundam now and to be honest the frame looks stunning! When I do a test build on these gundam kits before mods and paint I will generally cut down the pegs by a 3rd or cut them off at an angle, I very rarely have to use glue after doing this on Bandai kits and it makes taking them apart so much easier and leaves a little room for paint as well. The kit Im building at the moment is not a proper PG so the parts count is a lot less making a test build a lot easier, there are just to many parts in your kit for me I would lose interest. Im already sketching out on paper my next sky ship built taking time away from working on the Astray. Thanks Brian, yellow was definitely the way to go and it was worth the effort to re-paint it. cutting the pegs is a great idea and i will be doing that for the rest of the build for sure as getting things apart wasnt easy and i was lucky not to do more damage than i did. yes there are a lot of parts and to be honest i am beginning to get a bit fatigued with it now, cleaning the nubs is a pain on the frame as being painted metal means having to sand and polish so i'm spending a lot more time cleaning than painting Pete 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brundledonk Posted May 31, 2018 Author Share Posted May 31, 2018 On 25 May 2018 at 1:34 PM, LotusArenco said: Yep, me as well. The other thing I do is to scratch the part number on the insides or a simple ‘L’ or ‘R’ to stop bits getting mixed up whilst on ‘Gundam Kebabs’. Mart Another great tip, cheers Mart Pete 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brundledonk Posted May 31, 2018 Author Share Posted May 31, 2018 On 26 May 2018 at 4:03 PM, Thud4444 said: I think there was some decal differences, but I pretty sure they are AM. The big difference is loadout. Emma wasn't as skilled as Kamille, so she liked to carry big guns to make every hit count. This big gun mentally was reinforced when the MkII was retasked as a fire support suit later in the Gryps Conflict. When the variable frame suits came into service. Does the kit include the Hyper bazooka? Yes there is a Bazooka in the kit and also a beam rifle. Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brundledonk Posted May 31, 2018 Author Share Posted May 31, 2018 On 28 May 2018 at 8:08 PM, Dazzio said: Sorry dude. Nothing will ever beat 08th MS Team (my favourite VA is in it for a start) but Unicorn comes a close 2nd. It's a cool looking Gundam, not as cool as the Deep Striker however... but thats more of a mobile armor that mobile suit. Lets not forget my beloved Hazel's either The main ship even looks likes a pirate ship... it's very novel. Stardust Memory is a great show, very dated music and hair styles wise (it hasn't aged well). The fight with the GP-01 at the end, pure class. I really am loving the work you are putting into this Brundledonk, I could learn alot from this post. Kind Regards, Dazz Cheers Dazz, I just hope I can keep my enthusiasm up and keep going. Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brundledonk Posted May 31, 2018 Author Share Posted May 31, 2018 The fins for the chest thrusters are moulded in yellow but like the ones in the calves I'm going to paint them aluminium and have the surrounds in yellow. These need to go in a particular order so I assembled them like this to paint 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brundledonk Posted May 31, 2018 Author Share Posted May 31, 2018 I'm having some issues at the moment. When I go to Flickr to copy the pic I'm getting signed out of the forum when I come back to paste it, and then when I sign back in I can't select the dialogue box ( I need to sign out and then in again to get it to work ) im using my iPad just now and it will take an age to post if it keeps doing it so I will try with the chromebook later ( my daughters using it at the moment ) Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockpopandchips Posted May 31, 2018 Share Posted May 31, 2018 28 minutes ago, Brundledonk said: I'm having some issues at the moment. When I go to Flickr to copy the pic I'm getting signed out of the forum when I come back to paste it, and then when I sign back in I can't select the dialogue box ( I need to sign out and then in again to get it to work ) im using my iPad just now and it will take an age to post if it keeps doing it so I will try with the chromebook later ( my daughters using it at the moment ) Pete I had a similar thing a few weeks back on my Android phone, I had to unistall to make it work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brundledonk Posted May 31, 2018 Author Share Posted May 31, 2018 6 minutes ago, rockpopandchips said: I had a similar thing a few weeks back on my Android phone, I had to unistall to make it work. I will give that a try and hopefully it will sort it out Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brundledonk Posted May 31, 2018 Author Share Posted May 31, 2018 (edited) Fins sprayed and held behind the surrounds to try and get an idea of how it will look The fins fit to the front of a box and at the back is this part. I sprayed it steel and then the raised bits with polished aluminium I forgot to take pics of the next bit but all I did was spray clear red over the raised circles. You can just make it out through the fins Edited May 31, 2018 by Brundledonk 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brundledonk Posted May 31, 2018 Author Share Posted May 31, 2018 (edited) Head based in steel Chest frame too Shoulders Edited May 31, 2018 by Brundledonk 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brundledonk Posted May 31, 2018 Author Share Posted May 31, 2018 (edited) all put together and painted in exactly the same manner as the arms and legs ( gold and aluminium details ) Led for the eyes Edited May 31, 2018 by Brundledonk 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brundledonk Posted May 31, 2018 Author Share Posted May 31, 2018 (edited) details in ( Yep......... Aluminium ) i didn't paint the red part as only the bottom will ever be seen and its tiny so didn't see it worth the effort. but I did give it a flat coat and then used an 8b pencil over the edges and sealed with another coat of flat clear Pilot figures, 1 seated and 1 climbing into the cockpit. Not a lot to work with but I'm not much of a figure painter so I don't suppose it matters lol Edited May 31, 2018 by Brundledonk 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brundledonk Posted May 31, 2018 Author Share Posted May 31, 2018 (edited) They look yellow in the pics but I assure you they are not. In reality they are a pale orange ( mixed white with a drop of Repsol orange ) , I tried but just can't capture the colour with my camera. macro is brutal but to the eye they are passable And in his chair ( just in primer at the moment ) Edited May 31, 2018 by Brundledonk 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brundledonk Posted May 31, 2018 Author Share Posted May 31, 2018 (edited) The mouth armour isn't painted yet ( just pushed on for effect ) but this is where I'm at just now Edited May 31, 2018 by Brundledonk 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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