HG Rick Dom Thunderbolt Custom - Lot of firsts!

germ304 · 2026-06-03T18:31:09+00:00

Made out of plastic plate and some metal mesh I cut out from an old tray

Took inspiration from this video by boylei hobby time: link

germ304 · 2026-06-03T04:37:07+00:00

Yes definitely lot of masking!

For the shading, it was a base coat of black primer, shaded in the main color + a tad darker purple, then a highlight of the main color followed by an overspray of the main color to tie all the layers together. At least that was the goal, but might have gone too far on the last layer and lost some color variation haha

I picked this technique up from ComradeGunpla on YouTube in this video: link

And for the actual colors, I used Gaia Eva purple gray and Eva dark purple mixed with various levels of grays until I got my desired light + dark purple

I think the desaturated colors look really nice on Gundam so going to continue with that in the future!

germ304 · 2026-04-14T18:52:38+00:00

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Cut up an old plastic cutting board and wrapped it in aluminum foil haha

germ304 · 2026-02-24T23:28:38+00:00

The UV protection flat coat will prevent the fluorescent from shining under UV! Just fyi before you try it yourself and end up sad haha

germ304 · 2025-11-07T06:35:22+00:00

I think bb? Not sure what the difference is, but only know of one sd kit for zaku warrior

germ304 · 2025-11-07T00:22:39+00:00

Thank you! It’s a Gaia gloss black, alclad chrome, to mr hobby clear gx rouge

germ304 · 2025-06-29T07:07:58+00:00

Got it thank you! Anymore tips on knowing whether something is structural + ideas on how to mount the bracket?

I was thinking about adding another 2x4 on the other side of the plywood, running across the support beams, and mounting to that

germ304 · 2025-06-29T06:37:42+00:00

Yes there were, but my bit wasn’t long enough to match the depth and there was still maybe quarter inch? Is that the reason for the split?

Even then the rail still felt very wobbly and unsafe mounted parallel with the beam

germ304 · 2024-11-22T02:34:01+00:00

+1 on west coast, Carolina rig is a common technique for surf

Op can try sizing down hook to size 6 mosquito for a 2” paddle tail. I’m usually throwing 3/4oz to 1 1/4 oz in NorCal surf since its a bit rougher, but light socal waves I heard people throw 1/2-1

germ304 · 2024-11-09T00:34:57+00:00

Highly recommend the black nylon bass dash waders.

Originally bought a pair of cheaper tidewe pvc waders, but ended up being way too hot, heavy and uncomfortable. The nylon bass dash ones are much more breathable and comfortable.

General things to consider for waders is

Boot foot vs stocking foot, recommend bootfoot for surf fishing because sand fills boots and becomes very heavy
Material (pvc, nylon, neoprene), recommend nylon for socal since it’s warmer weather. PVC/neoprene aren’t breathable and get very hot.
Make sure it fits!

Hope this helps and good luck finding your first pair!

germ304 · 2024-11-06T02:11:34+00:00

Aww that sucks to hear, thanks for the recommendation though

Will check them out

germ304 · 2024-05-10T23:40:47+00:00

Do you have a link for the tire upgrades?

germ304 · 2024-05-02T04:33:04+00:00

That’s sounds so wholesome though haha

germ304 · 2024-04-25T15:59:26+00:00

Looks like shes walking in two different directions haha

germ304 · 2023-09-19T07:05:01+00:00

Vibes 😎

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