Finished this around 5 am this morning. And I must say just in time too! Sigh... time management is really not my forte. Got to leave this until the eleventh hour before it's done. And to cap it off, it's Monday! Got to drag myself to work with barely one and the half hour sleep, YAAWWNN.....
Back to the topic.... This kit took me about two months to finish on the average of three hours per day. Overall the whole experience was pretty enjoyable except for one problem, the quality of the plastic for this kit. Throughout the entire process, several parts cracked and broke on me and that left me with little choice but to buy another replacement. The plastic is very brittle and have to be handle with care.
My initial concept was to have a rifle together with a sword but ultimately I went with just the sword as I find it odd to whole both weapons at the same time. The right colour scheme has eluded me for quite some time too.I contemplated using orange, red , purple etc etc. But in the end, settled for a camo scheme with different tones of greys and white. I foresaw masking hell which did turn out as expected....MASKING HELL.... I concentrated more on achieving the right colours and also on the various metallic parts I was painting.
In fact I have no idea how it will turn out. And lucky for me, the final product was good. I did encountered some extensive frosting when I apply a flat coat and wasting a good one hour trying to fix the problem....
Back to the topic.... This kit took me about two months to finish on the average of three hours per day. Overall the whole experience was pretty enjoyable except for one problem, the quality of the plastic for this kit. Throughout the entire process, several parts cracked and broke on me and that left me with little choice but to buy another replacement. The plastic is very brittle and have to be handle with care.
My initial concept was to have a rifle together with a sword but ultimately I went with just the sword as I find it odd to whole both weapons at the same time. The right colour scheme has eluded me for quite some time too.I contemplated using orange, red , purple etc etc. But in the end, settled for a camo scheme with different tones of greys and white. I foresaw masking hell which did turn out as expected....MASKING HELL.... I concentrated more on achieving the right colours and also on the various metallic parts I was painting.
In fact I have no idea how it will turn out. And lucky for me, the final product was good. I did encountered some extensive frosting when I apply a flat coat and wasting a good one hour trying to fix the problem....
I really like that cleaver!!!
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Very good﹗Excellence!
Great Job ! Very detail works . This is the best Kampfer I've ever seen.
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WOW!! Really another amazing work from the pro!! Been looking forward to this since you began...Love the colour scheme too!! Really one of the best Kaempfers ever seen...Good job!!
Thanks for the stamp of approval guys !
@k y - interesting blog you have there!
wah......orgas!!!
Kanji vs Raven
which do you prefer yourself? it's gotten to the point where your work no longer improves, because there is nothing else to improve on. amazing work.
On the contrary, there are lots of room for improvement. I dare say that my latest creation is much better than the Raven. But I am still seeing things that I could have done or rather, avoid. Others may perceive that I have reached the plateau with no more further room for improvement. But that's just the beginning of more things to come. I have yet to master and tap into the vast skills/ techniques/ styles that are awaiting me to explore...
haha - such humility. :)
one last question: how *did* you sort out the topcoat frosting problem, in the end?
by the way, i hope you are feeling better now.
Well, I tried applying gloss coat and even have to repaint some parts. My advice is to totally avoid frosting to save the hassle later.
"My advice is to totally avoid frosting to save the hassle later."
How do you "totally avoid frosting"?
If I could "totally" avoid the frosting, I wouldn't be whinning over here my friend. But when I do come up with a sure proof method, I will post immediately!
the outmost front of the chest armor felt a little bit odd. it doesn't integrate with the overall puffyness of the chest.
nevertheless .. great work =)
Oh? Hmm...although I feel "ok" about it, I'm glad that you brought it up anyway. I'm pretty sure this will benefit me in "fine-tuning" my future works, some even commented that the crotch is too protruding which I think it is, hee.
That is just Sick.
That's awesome!
I went to Sunshine Plaza, and seen part of your works, you re damn good ! :)..Excellent !
congratz
Only one question : which base used for this one ? MG 1/100 or 1/144 HG Kampfer ?
Your work on the Sazabi is also amazing ... Now because of you I bought some stuff and I am starting ! :)
Hello N!
Thanks you very much!
This is a 1/100 MG Kampfer. Because of me? Fantastic!!! Let's get cracking!
you re welcome!
yeah because of you , I bought few kits already !
SD, HG, FSS , and planning to buy a Kampfer cause the model is one of m y favorite; I also bought this RESIN BCLUB SD SONCHOUKOU GERBERA ...
Moving to japan next week so i ll have a look there too !
I ve asked the qestion above because it looks like smaller than the other 1/100 MG in the window of the shop (HAG one correct ?)
Woah... that's quite a lot of kits!
Moving to Japan? OMG, been wanting to go there since I started modeling...
For your information, both Kampfers at HAG are MGs. The other Kampfer was painted with metallic colours and quite reflective, giving it the impression of being "bigger"...
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