I really like the Createx pearl blue colour. It's not the strongest of paints, so all pieces got healthy coats of Future Finish to protect them.Continue Reading ›› 
This kit has waited patiently to be built. It's had to wait because first I had to track down the P-Bandai expansion pack, and I was lucky to get help there from a Japanese friend. And then I got hold of the metal parts pack.
And then … Continue Reading ›› 
I want to "chip" in-situ to guide the placement along visible or proud edges, and also to bias the outer sides of pieces or where the armour would rub.
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For the frame, I'm not doing anything different than usual. I've used Tamiya gunmetal as the base, and Alclad polished aluminium on top, with hand painted … Continue Reading ›› 
The kit is typical Bandai - nice box, great … Continue Reading ›› 
By carefully dotting on the chipping you can also build up a really nice texture which will help … Continue Reading ›› 
I used the Uschi powder on the blade edge of the axe, and although it looks good it's way too clean so I'll add more oil paint later to give a look … Continue Reading ›› 
The plastic on the armour pieces was a bit "sharper" when I snipped it out than the frame. Thinking more on the plastic types, the frame … Continue Reading ›› 
I picked this kit up when it came out. I've not previously built one of these 1/100 kits, but judging off the parts runners and instructions it looks like … Continue Reading ››