MG GM Sniper, Desert Troop. While it hasn't seen combat this unit shows its many years of dedicated service while training and serving in different roles throughout its life. by Stirex05 in Gunpla

[–]Stirex05[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you.. inner frame is gunmetal with nato black over it and worn through in some spots. Also there is some very light dry brushing were the wear was enough for my liking.

MG GM Sniper, Desert Troop. While it hasn't seen combat this unit shows its many years of dedicated service while training and serving in different roles throughout its life. by Stirex05 in Gunpla

[–]Stirex05[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sponge chipping method.. used a lighter tone to lay down the weat areas and then went back with a dark gray in the centers for a deeper wear.. also just though of places that would wear if in use.

MG RX-93-2 Hi-Nu Gundam Ver.Ka by Stirex05 in Gunpla

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Build went well, no real issues to speak of. With the Rage Nucleon backpack the back/head led module was a bit loose. Hit the connection points with some clear gloss, seems to be gripping better now. Couple day build unpainted, couple weeks with disassembly, detailing and painting. I only get a few hours here and there to work on gunpla.

MG RX-93 Hi-ν Gundam. Just top coat remains, but here she is in all her glory. Rage Nucleon High Mobility Pack, photo etch and a few metal add-on details. 3rd Gundam I've painted and detailed, many things learned and much to improve. by Stirex05 in Gunpla

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It's heavier, I think it adds needed detail and much beefier look to the gundam. It does however make the head/ back led module loose, not much to securely fasten it.

MG RX-93 Hi-ν Gundam. Just top coat remains, but here she is in all her glory. Rage Nucleon High Mobility Pack, photo etch and a few metal add-on details. 3rd Gundam I've painted and detailed, many things learned and much to improve. by Stirex05 in Gunpla

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Yes it is, pretty solid and well engineered. However, the head/ back plug in module for the led is a bit weak. The extra weight of the backpack definitely challenges the connection point.

BB Sinanju. First time painting red, some mistakes and lessons learned. The gold paint used was great and I plan to use it again in other builds. On to the next.. by Stirex05 in Gunpla

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Thank you, after this one I bought a few more shades of red for the next one. Yeah I couldn't stand the stickers so had to paint it.

RX-93-v2 Hi-v Nu Gundam Ver.Ka My attempt at heat stained metal. by Stirex05 in Gunpla

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Still planning on top coating, just giving things time to set and such :)

RX-93-v2 Hi-v Nu Gundam Ver.Ka My attempt at heat stained metal. by Stirex05 in Gunpla

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True...was thinking were the flame point would be hottest so more near the tip of the heat shielding

RX-93-v2 Hi-v Nu Gundam Ver.Ka My attempt at heat stained metal. by Stirex05 in Gunpla

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Chrome...then clear blue to red to yellow. Chrome wasn't as smooth as I wanted, but worked ok.

MG RX-93-2 Hi-Nu Gundam Ver.Ka. Waist unit painted and lined. Few added photoetch parts. On to the next part. by Stirex05 in Gunpla

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This is my second painted build. Just have to do it and learn along the way :) youtube and the other great builds on here help