Review: Banpresto One Piece DX Figure The Grandline Men Volume 10 "Usopp"

Character: Usopp

Anime: One Piece

Manufacturer: Banpresto

Classification: DX Figure

Material: PVC

Release Date: Oct 2011

Height: approx. 15.5cm

Character Info: was born in Syrup Village. He is the sniper of the Straw Hat Pirates and the former Captain of the Usopp Pirates. 

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Review: Banpresto One Piece DX Figure The Grandline Men Volume 10 "Monkey D. Luffy"

Character: Monkey D. Luffy

Anime: One Piece

Manufacturer: Banpresto

Classification: DX Figure

Material: PVC

Release Date: Oct 2011

Height: approx. 15.5cm

Character Info: is a the Captain of the Straw Hat Pirates and the main protagonist of One Piece. He is the son of the Revolutionary Army's commander, Monkey D. Dragon, the grandson of the famed Marine, Monkey D. Garp, the foster son of a mountain bandit, Curly Dadan, and the adopted brother of the late "Fire Fist" Portgas D. Ace and Sabo.

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Package No.10

Hi guys, so much for the MG Blue Frame restoration. I have here my new haul of figures. These boxes came yesterday when I was away. I have been expecting these yesterday though the text alert of the Air21 said that it should be delivered today. 

The shipping cost me 360PhP on both box.

The box inside is bubble wrapped and cost me 30PhP.

Restoration Part 5: Bandai MG 1/100 Gundam Astray Blue Frame Second Revise

Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 | Part 4 | Part 6 | Part 7 | Part 8 | Part 9 | Part 10 | Part 11 | Part 12 | Part 13 |

I have been painting minimal since every now and then the weather changes and I can't continue without the Sun shining on the painted parts. 

Restoration Part 4: Bandai MG 1/100 Gundam Astray Blue Frame Second Revise

Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 | Part 5 | Part 6 | Part 7 | Part 8 | Part 9 | Part 10 | Part 11 | Part 12 | Part 13 |

Yesterday, I continued painting the Tactical Arms II. I used the Primer Gray for the white parts here and coated the other parts with their respective colors. Though the weather started to change, I have to stop painting and set it for today. 

Tactical Arms II parts.

1st Coating.

Restoration Part 3: Bandai MG 1/100 Gundam Astray Blue Frame Second Revise

Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 4 | Part 5 | Part 6 | Part 7 | Part 8 | Part 9 | Part 10 | Part 11 | Part 12 | Part 13 |

Updating my restoration for MG Blue Frame. I painted some of the Blue parts in the Tactical Arms for testing. I am quite impressed on the Bosny Blue so I continued paint it up to 2 Coats of Blue. I didn't used Primer Gray here. I will use the Primer Gray for the white parts only.

Taking the opportunity to dry it under the sun.

Left it inside the room and cure overnight.

Restoration Part 2: Bandai MG 1/100 Gundam Astray Blue Frame Second Revise

Part 1 | Part 3 | Part 4 | Part 5 | Part 6 | Part 7 | Part 8 | Part 9 | Part 10 | Part 11 | Part 12 | Part 13 |

Here is the paint test for the main colors I will be using for my MG Blue Frame. I tested it on the Transparent Plastic Spoons I bought yesterday.

(Left to Right): 1coat, 2coat, Primer Gray + 1coat, Primer Gray + 2coat.

Restoration Part 1: Bandai MG 1/100 Gundam Astray Blue Frame Second Revise

Part 2 | Part 3 | Part 4 | Part 5 | Part 6 | Part 7 | Part 8 | Part 9 | Part 10 | Part 11 | Part 12 | Part 13 |

Yesterday mark the day for Restoration Part 1 of my MG Blue Frame. I've been planing this few weeks ago. And yesterday since I am free of work I bought some supplies and usable items for this project.

Bosny No.21 Blue
Bosny No.31 Orange Yellow
Bosny No.68 Primer Gray
Popsicle sticks
Transparent Plastic Containers
Transparent Plastic Spoons
Sanding Paper 1000 Grit
Super Glue

First, I maid some Sand Paper Sticks.

Review: Banpresto Gintama DX Figure Volume 1 "Gintoki Sakata"

Character: Gintoki Sakata

Anime: Gintama

Manufacturer: Banpresto
Classification: DX Figure

Material: ABS, PVC

Release Date: Feb 2012

Height: approx. 15cm

Character Info: is a Founder of the Yorozuya, a highly skilled samurai and the main protagonist of Gintama. He enjoys eating sweet things and picking his nose.

The box art in front is nicely done. It shows the full picture of the figure.

Left & Right side has the same box art. I like the box art here, it's like a movie poster.

Package No.9

Hi guys, it has been a long rest after I've finished my Gundam WIP. Now, I'm back with a new figure. It is Sakata Gintoki from Gintama. This one came just this morning delivered by Air21. Supposedly, the delivery would have been tomorrow as stated in the text alert of Air21. It was really surprising that it came earlier today, which is good. 

I would like to thank my friend from Japan who has been helping me find figures in Japan. Hoping to have more transactions with you. That's it for now, stay tuned for the figure review.

WIP Part 12: Bandai MG 1/100 Gundam Sandrock EW: Top Coat and Final Assemble [Finished]

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Here are the pictures of the final part of the WIP. I did top coat it with Flat. I hope you guys liked it.

Tools I used:

Mr. Top Coat Flat

Alligator Clip + Barbecue Stick - to hold the parts

Styrofoam - to rest the barbecue stick for drying

WIP Part 11: Bandai MG 1/100 Gundam Sandrock EW: Pre-Assemble with Weathering and Decals

Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 | Part 4 | Part 5 | Part 6 | Part 7 | Part 8 | Part 9 | Part 10 | Part 12 |

Here is the final touch of the weathering. I also added the decals from the instructions manual.

Tools used:

Tamiya Weathering Master Set C - for weathering

Uni Pin markers - to add up some panel lines I missed during Enamel Wash

Ruler - help me trace the decals upon cutting

Alligator Clip + Barbecue Stick - for holding the parts I am putting decals and weathering

Hobby Knife - for cutting the decals

Cotton Buds - for pressing the decals firmly into the parts

WIP Part 10: Bandai MG 1/100 Gundam Sandrock EW: Enamel Wash & Initial Weathering

Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 | Part 4 | Part 5 | Part 6 | Part 7 | Part 8 | Part 9 | Part 11 | Part 12 |

Here is the enamel wash part. I have done an initial weathering too using the Enamel wash. The Uni Pin marker and the Weathering Master is used for the next part of the WIP.

Tools used:

Enamel Black

Lighter Fluid
Small Brush

WIP Part 9: Bandai MG 1/100 Gundam Sandrock EW: Gloss Coating

Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 | Part 4 | Part 5 | Part 6 | Part 7 | Part 8 | Part 10 | Part 11 | Part 12 |

Here is what I have done after preparing the parts. I always do a gloss coat because I do enamel wash for the panel lines and a sort of weathering too. 

Tools used:

Alligator Clip + Barbecue Stick - to hold the parts for drying

Styrofoam - holds the sticks upon drying the parts

Bosny No. 190 Gloss Coat

WIP Part 8: Bandai MG 1/100 Gundam Sandrock EW: Preparing for Gloss Coating

Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 | Part 4 | Part 5 | Part 6 | Part 7 | Part 9 | Part 10 | Part 11 | Part 12 |

I prepared the armor parts respectively (Body, Head, Arm, Leg, Waist, Backpack & Shield) before gloss coating. Here are the pictures.

WIP Part 7: Bandai MG 1/100 Gundam Sandrock EW: Dry Brushing and Detailing

Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 | Part 4 | Part 5 | Part 6 | Part 8 | Part 9 | Part 10 | Part 11 | Part 12 |

This is the best part I love the most. I had fun dry brushing and detailing the inner frame. I dry brushed all the inner frame, gun and the shotel holder showing that it was worn out. Done some random detailing just to show details on the frame.

Tools used:

Small Brush - for detailing

Stiff Brush - for dry brushing

Tamiya Acrylic Chrome Silver - for dry brushing

Tamiya Acrylic Leaf Gold - for detailing

Tamiya Acrylic Red - used in the thrusters inside.

WIP Part 6: Bandai MG 1/100 Gundam Sandrock EW: Backpack Inner Frame and Weapon Assemble

Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 | Part 4 | Part 5 | Part 7 | Part 8 | Part 9 | Part 10 | Part 11 | Part 12 |

I am amazed on these MG Wing Series kit, because even the backpack do have inner frame too. I also assembled the Gun and the Shotel since they came in the same color as the inner frame. Here are the pictures upon assembling.

WIP Part 5: Bandai MG 1/100 Gundam Sandrock EW: Inner Frame Assemble

Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 | Part 4 | Part 6 | Part 7 | Part 8 | Part 9 | Part 10 | Part 11 | Part 12 |

I start my WIP with assembling the inner frame.

Tools used:
X-acto Knife - to trim the and clear the remaining plastic from the runner
Side Cutter - cutting the parts away from the runner

WIP Part 4: Bandai MG 1/100 Gundam Sandrock EW: Washing-Drying the Runners

Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 | Part 5 | Part 6 | Part 7 | Part 8 | Part 9 | Part 10 | Part 11 | Part 12 |

I always Wash the runners with a dish washing liquid specially if my WIP has to do with painting. I learned this from Gunpla TV's Syd Sked. Chemical residue may still be in the runners after molding. This residue might prevent the paint from sticking in the plastic specially if you are not sanding.

WIP Part 3: Bandai MG 1/100 Gundam Sandrock EW: Manual Preview

Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 4 | Part 5 | Part 6 | Part 7 | Part 8 | Part 9 | Part 10 | Part 11 | Part 12 |

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