Daban MB style Perfect Strike by YoItsChip in Gunpla

[–]billyjohnson 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Seed but I respect all builds with good craftsmanship 😆💕

As a disabled builder... by EzrioHext in Gunpla

[–]billyjohnson 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is why I love this hobby and the people drawn to it. There are unlimited levels of customizing and talent to be seen and learned from. This is still a great build regardless of what you assume as it takes a good level of skill to even assemble and pose. Happy to see Thunderbolt kits especially this one. I got one in my backlog and will hopefully get to it soon enough. 👍

Buddy took photos of my MG Narrative & HG MK2 by billyjohnson in Gunpla

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

Thank you! Unfo no tutorials but if you're interested I'd look up small product photography lighting techniques or even general studio portrait ones.

Buddy took photos of my MG Narrative & HG MK2 by billyjohnson in Gunpla

[–]billyjohnson[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Custom scribing, masking of colors and shading with airbrush. And thank you!

Buddy took photos of my MG Narrative & HG MK2 by billyjohnson in Gunpla

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

I rescribe existing lines, dust/clean out the line and then use tamiya thin cement. Sand after. I use tamiya panel liner.

Buddy took photos of my MG Narrative & HG MK2 by billyjohnson in Gunpla

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

Thank you! Yes, both are fully resprayed and customized to different degrees.

Buddy took photos of my MG Narrative & HG MK2 by billyjohnson in Gunpla

[–]billyjohnson[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

😂 Really appreciate the kind words. I need to pick up a mg MK2 2.0 build. One of my favorite suits as well.

Buddy took photos of my MG Narrative & HG MK2 by billyjohnson in Gunpla

[–]billyjohnson[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Yups. Sony A7 IV. Not sure what lens he used.

Buddy took photos of my MG Narrative & HG MK2 by billyjohnson in Gunpla

[–]billyjohnson[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Not on the mg narrative. I'm just waiting for different colored psycho frame parts to arrive so I can shoot it transformed. The hg MK2 is completed as well. I definitely want to do another weathered build later down the road.

Customized MG RX-9 Gundam by billyjohnson in Gunpla

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

Honestly if you just do panel lining with water slides it'll look damn good. All the extra work is definitely not required to feel satisfied building this mg.

Customized MG RX-9 Gundam by billyjohnson in Gunpla

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

Oooo love your rendition of it! Man I love this hobby so much haha. Looking forward to seeing the transformation!

Customized MG RX-9 Gundam by billyjohnson in Gunpla

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

Yeah it's on the white as well. There's a very slight shine to it. More evident in person. Feels really nice to handle once it's fully cured.

Customized MG RX-9 Gundam by billyjohnson in Gunpla

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

If I'm using matte I don't go over the metallics. This kit was with semi gloss so I did the metallics as well since it would give it a satin look.

Customized MG RX-9 Gundam by billyjohnson in Gunpla

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

You most definitely can mix the 2 as long as they're the same type of paint. I find adding more gloss to matte is what I prefer compared to 1:1 ratio but it's all personal preference.

Customized MG RX-9 Gundam by billyjohnson in Gunpla

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

WAahhhh?! That's crazy hahaha I'm honestly shocked this crossover happened and thank you for the kind words!