This blog is always on the topic of models- so I figured I would sit down and watch Plamo Tsukurou, a Japanese television show that displays the joys of model building. Of course- I want to be the peanut gallery!
1:00
Around the 1:00 minute mark we are introduced to the builder. He is a bit... odd, but that is besides the point. He has some really nice looking models- and he looks like a die hard Gundam fan. The show calls him a "gundam master", and when you see the result of his build... I can agree with that statement.
2:50
The builder chose to put cement into a container and use a toothpick. Toothpicks are handy for small glue applications. You will notice that excess glue may spill onto the part and mar it slightly. This will be later sanded to help remove the seam line.
3:26
The builder is doing something I do a lot when building model kits- he is test fitting the pieces to make sure there are no problems with parts fitting together. I have built many Bandai kits, and not one has had a gap due to a fit issue (good job, Bandai!)
4:02
The builder is going to apply battle damage to his parts. This is a little above what I can do. Various drills and dremel bits will be used to simulate bullet holes and beam saber gashes. Later, he will apply primer in a thick fashion to emulate a roughened texture to the part, instead of having a smooth surface. He drills holes into the shoulder part to add pegs to make that section of the armor look more realistic. It is possible that the model should have had those parts there, but the kit did not have that area properly molded (via design).
6:02
He is now roughing up the shield. This will give it that battle worn look he is going for.
6:45
Wear can be applied very liberally at the edges, as you will see.
7:51
A very easy way to make bullet holes is to literally burn them into the plastic. This technique is not recommended unless you know what you are doing.
8:37
He is not using a respirator while airbrushing. You should wear one just as a precaution. Proper ventilation is also necessary. You do not want to be inhaling any kind of paint or tuolene fumes.
8:43
Sticks are used to hold the parts while spray painting. The builder is adventurous- I would be wearing gloves.
9:53
He paints with the lid open on the air brush. Some people will do this- I do not recommend it at all.
-end video 1-
0:06
A shading effect can be achieved by lightly coating the part at first with paint, and leaving a little of the gray/black near the edges and outlines of the part.
0:24
Some mix the paint right into the air brush cup. This is ok with some models.
0:41
There is always a use for styrofoam that would otherwise end up in a landfill.
0:47
It is strongly recommended that you do NOT add paint to thinner. Always do it in the reverse order- mix thinner with paint.
4:18
WOW. Look at that shoulder armor!
5:02
Here, he is diluting a wash and rubbing it into the part. This is a great way to weather any kit.
6:00
Emulation of paint cracks.
6:11
That shield!!
7:10
I have no clue what this powder is. It must provide a muddy texture to whatever he is applying it to.
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