Unicorn has been a tricky build so far, not least because I'm masking and painting practically every white armour piece. I really like how the grey sections break up the armor without being too stand-out, and the Tamiya Weathering Master light gunmetal is working superbly on the edges to help bring out the detail.Continue Reading ››
Decided to begin work on the boosters as this would allow me to test some of the paint ideas I was going to use for the main model.Here you can see me gluing and sanding the boosters to remove their seam lines. It's such a shame … Continue Reading ››
My first Macross kits arrived from HLJ. I remember building an old Valkyrie kit back in the early 80s, and was always annoyed it wasn't a proper transforming kit. Now I can finally build one with the new VF-1A/S and Strike Pack. From the HLTV forums I was recommended the Armored Messiah.
I got some new … Continue Reading ››
After completing Valvrave I, I needed a complete change, and it was time to put off the 1/100 MG Unicorn Full Armor no longer!For a 1/100 this is a big kit, with a box packed chock-full of runners and thicker-than-usual manual. Continue Reading ››
Valvrave I has been an interesting build.... by which I mean a rather frustrating build. The actual plastic and assembly is great, but the stickers and their use are frustrating. I like to paint wherever possible, not least as I love to experiment with various paint effects, but on this kit, the red and white … Continue Reading ››
Valvrave I continues to slowly progress as I carefully mask and airbrush the pieces. Of course, as I go along I miss pieces that should have been masked and painted so I take them off again, apply the masking and paint.
I've been using the Createx white for this kit and it's working well. It's cheap … Continue Reading ››
I began with Valvrave I, but after looking carefully at the kit and stickers I decided to go with a full paint job. I know this will mean that I can't really use the logo stickers, but I reckon the end result will still look great. And … Continue Reading ››
I've decided to start on the Red Valvrave 1. Looking into the kit, I'm rather disappointed that the stickers for the logos are not on a clear background, which is going to make it tricky to do a nice painted build.
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