WIP Part 8: Bandai MG 1/100 Wing Gundam Proto Zero EW [Finished]

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So here is the final part of this Month long Project that I have surely loved. I have uploaded these images awhile ago in Facebook and now I am officially posting it in my blog too. 

What I did in this last part was applying all the Stickers and Decals based on the manual (I often not follow the Manual for positioning most of the Marking stickers). I took like 2 sessions before finishing the application of marking stickers. After that I Sprayed it with Flat Clear to seal all what I have done to the Kit. Here are some photos for us to enjoy which I did earlier today:

WIP Part 7: Bandai MG 1/100 Wing Gundam Proto Zero EW: Enamel Wash and Weathering

Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 | Part 4 | Part 5 | Part 6 | Part 8 |

I finished this progress last Saturday and I only have the time to post this update now because of busy and tight schedule. Lets proceed directly to what I have done in this progress.

First I sprayed Gloss Coat to all the parts I will be applying the Enamel Wash. I waited like 2-3 days to finish spraying and letting it dry. I made it in 2 batch of spray works. 

After that, I started doing the Enamel wash. I hope I can do a bit of tutorial on how I do my Enamel Wash but I am not that confident with it now because I only use cheap Enamel Paint and Lighter Fluid which most of the time fails me. I am still not closing my mind in doing a tutorial for this so we will look forward to that Tutorial in the Future.

And finally, I continued on weathering it using my handy Weathering Master from Tamiya. Note that when I did the Enamel Wash it is also my initial weathering. Here are some photos I took once done this Progress.

WIP Part 6: Bandai MG 1/100 Wing Gundam Proto Zero EW: Dry Brush and Details

Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 | Part 4 | Part 5 | Part 7 | Part 8 |

After almost 2 weeks of doing this process, finally I have done it and I am pretty satisfied with the outcome. I had fun playing around with the articulation but I am kinda hesitant of moving them all the way because of the material they used in the inner frames (which I have mentioned in the WIP Part 5). 

I also liked the way the Buster Rifle looks without the yellow parts. I looks nice with the hollowed part in the middle of the barrel. The hand manipulator for the Buster Rifle holds it tight and nicely which perfectly carrying and supports the heaviness of the Rifle itself. I haven't yet tested the Twin Buster Rifle on hand whether the arm can still handle the weight of it when combined. 

I haven't yet assembled the Action Base that comes with this kit. I will try to play around using my extra Action Base 1 that I also used in my Tallgeese. Here are some pictures I took in different angles of the finished inner frames:

WIP Part 5: Bandai MG 1/100 Wing Gundam Proto Zero EW: Parts Preparation

Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 | Part 4 | Part 6 | Part 7 | Part 8 |

Before I do my usual dry brushing with the inner frames. I jump ahead in preparing the armor parts first to familiarize it more and see if there are adjustments I need to do before completely assembling it. Here they are:

Head parts

WIP Part 4: Bandai MG 1/100 Wing Gundam Proto Zero EW: Inner Frames Articulation Review

Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 | Part 5 | Part 6 | Part 7 | Part 8 |

So here is another series of Inner Frames Articulation Review that I have been doing for a few times already. 

WIP Part 3: Bandai MG 1/100 Wing Gundam Proto Zero EW: Inner Frame Assemble

Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 4 | Part 5 | Part 6 | Part 7 | Part 8 |

This has been my progress throughout the week. I've done this in 2 sessions because I am making my work as neat as possible. I also check the the construction carefully to lessen mistake when assembling the inner frames because I often interchange pieces specially for the Arm and Leg units since they are built in the same manner. So here goes the batch of photos I took while building the inner frames.

Body Inner Frame Parts

The gatling on the shoulders cannot be installed yet since it needs the container first before it can be mounted.

WIP Part 2: Bandai MG 1/100 Wing Gundam Proto Zero EW: Manual Preview

Part 1 | Part 3 | Part 4 | Part 5 | Part 6 | Part 7 | Part 8 |

They still incorporate the basic EW Manuals for the past MG EW kits Bandai had released. Some familiar assembly guides are still there as I have experience building the Wing Gundam EW. A lot of new featured and changes on the constructions specially to the Leg unit. Here are the complete scan of the Manual:

Cover

WIP Part 1: Bandai MG 1/100 Wing Gundam Proto Zero EW: Box Preview & Unboxing

Part 2 | Part 3 | Part 4 | Part 5 | Part 6 | Part 7 | Part 8 |

After some time focusing myself in doing my Day time job and my Online Toy Store, now is the time to start another Project and I think a Bird with Big Guns will satisfy me. This will be my summer WIP because after this I will be going back to my unfinished Projects till finishing them all. 

Let's talk about this Kit. If you have remembered, I got this last December 2013. This kit is one of the most wanted of all Gundam Wing fans out there. They have been waiting for a long time along with the Tallgeese which was release a year ahead of this Kit. Now, they have some predictions on the MG Nataku EW and MG WZC 2.0. Hopefully another shocker will shock us for MG Wing kits Bandai will release. 

Box Art: Front

Hobbylink Japan Playing with Plamo Modeling Competition 2013 Final Results

August 26, 2013 Hobbylink Japan announced the start of their Playing with Plamo Modeling Competition 2013 and ended January 1, 2014. Last week, February 12, 2014 the results are announced. Here are the winning entries.

WIP Part 8: Bandai MG 1/100 Tallgeese EW [Finished]

Part 2 | Part 3 | Part 4 | Part 5 | Part 6 | Part 7 |

Now after a few days working out with the Backpack, Tallgeese is finally done. I had a hard time checking whether I jumbled the backpack parts because I am seeing imperfection in the build. And after some clarifications and rundowns I got it correctly.

I also painted the thrusters for the backpack and back skirts with the usual chrome on the outside and red on the inside color scheme. It is just funny that when I was doing the painting, I accidentally lost the other back skirt thrusters somewhere that I couldn't find it for 2 days, just to find out it was just sitting on my tool box. 

By the way, this kit is completely done with the Top coat. Here are some photos I have taken after the finishing it off.

 

WIP Part 7: Bandai MG 1/100 Tallgeese EW: Complete Head, Body and Waist

Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 | Part 4 | Part 5 | Part 6 | Part 8 |

Been working this for the past few weeks and now I am almost halfway done for the overall progress. What I have finished (not yet top coated) are the Head, Body and Waist unit. I did the usual panel washing and weathering as well as the application of decals and markings.

I got curious with the clear part for the Eye, since in the images in the Manual and to the Box Art, the eyes there is in color blue which is not actually. At first I wanted to paint it in clear blue to get the same effect but throughout the process I didn't do it and I'd stick to the unpainted clear eye still is the best because of the foil sticker underneath the eyes.

WIP Part 6: Bandai MG 1/100 Tallgeese EW: Parts Preparation

Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 | Part 4 | Part 5 | Part 7 | Part 8 |

Now that I am done with the dry brushing. Next is to prepare the parts I need to Panel Wash.

Body Unit Parts

WIP Part 5: Bandai MG 1/100 Tallgeese EW: Inner Frames Dry Brushing

Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 | Part 4 | Part 6 | Part 7 | Part 8 |

Now here is the finished dry brushed inner frames. I took pictures and compared it before and after.

Body Unit 

WIP Part 4: Bandai MG 1/100 Tallgeese EW: Inner Frames Articulation Review

Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 | Part 5 | Part 6 | Part 7 | Part 8 |

As I've said, before I proceed in Dry Brushing the Inner Frames I will be doing a bit of Articulation review first. 

This Inner Frame is way different from my other Wing EW Kits.

WIP Part 3: Bandai MG 1/100 Tallgeese EW: Inner Frame Assemble

Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 4 | Part 5 | Part 6 | Part 7 | Part 8 |

So here is the Inner Frame assemble. Basically, what I built here are those inner frames composed of the Gray Parts. But for this Kit, some inner frame parts are not in the Dark Gray color so this might lack of parts in terms of complete inner frame structures. 

Body Unit Parts

Body Unit Built

WIP Part 2: Bandai MG 1/100 Tallgeese EW: Manual Preview

Part 1 | Part 3 | Part 4 | Part 5 | Part 6 | Part 7 | Part 8 |

Here is the Manual Scans for MG Tallgeese EW. In terms of Manual layout, it has the same with the other MG Wing EW series kits and I liked it a lot that they made them all the same layout.

Cover

WIP Part 1: Bandai MG 1/100 Tallgeese EW: Box Preview & Unboxing

Part 2 | Part 3 | Part 4 | Part 5 | Part 6 | Part 7 | Part 8 |

Finally, after a few weeks of deciding whether which Kits I want to build next here it is now. I choose MG Tallgeese EW first because I had this for almost a year already and second I got excited with the new Knock-off Kit of Tallgeese III by Dragon Momoko. If I had some spare money, I might want to buy that Knock-off Kit along with the Shenlong Sword and Tallgeese Halberg and Lance (both Knock-off too). So much for that, here is the preview of the box art for MG Tallgeese EW and the Unboxing:

Box Art: Front

WIP Part 8: Bandai MG 1/100 Wing Gundam EW: [Finished]

Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 | Part 4 | Part 5 | Part 6 | Part 7 |

At last, I finally finished on this WIP. I top coated it with Bosny Flat Clear a few days ago. I rushed it because I have been taking so long in completing this project. I made a risk on spraying it because I know that I might get Frosting and here it is. As you can see most of the parts got frost but not that much. I have retouched it with my weathering master and repanel lines some of the almost removed panel lines because of the frosting. 

Here are some pictures I took today after the final retouch an panel lines:

WIP Part 7: Bandai MG 1/100 Wing Gundam EW: Almost Finished

Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 | Part 4 | Part 5 | Part 6 | Part 8 |

Here is the complete weathered with markings Wing EW. Only 1 step to finishing this WIP. A flat coat will end this and I might add more weathering on the parts that I think a little bit clean than the other parts. I have pose it like that because I had problem posing it while in the action base holding the Buster Rifle point in front. I can't do the proper way on letting the Bustle Rifle hold onto the hand. I also found out that the left arm keeps on loosing from the shoulder when the shield is installed. After I apply flat coat I will try to fix it so it can hold all the weapons properly. Here are some shots I took on the New Years day.

WIP Part 6: Bandai MG 1/100 Wing Gundam EW: Already standing

Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 | Part 4 | Part 5 | Part 7 | Part 8 |

Just a small update before the Christmas day hits. I worked on to the Leg and Head Unit to make the Wing stand and celebrate Xmas with the boy band. What's left to do here are the decals which I will be doing last before finally closing the WIP with flat coat. 

Gunpla Builders World Cup 2013 World Championship

Venue: Tokyo Gundam Front
Date: December 22, 2013
Time: 2:00 PM - 2:40 PM (JST)

Judges

WIP Part 5: Bandai MG 1/100 Wing Gundam EW: Body, Waist, Arms Unit almost done

Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 | Part 4 | Part 6 | Part 7 | Part 8 |

Now, here is the Update I was talking about on my recently acquired items. I am almost done with the Body, Waist, Arms Unit. Here's the list of what I have done on these parts:

1. Gloss Coat (Bosny No. 190)
2. Panel Wash + Initial Weathering (Black Enamel)
3. Polished the panel lines (Marker)
4. Polished the Weathering (Tamiya Weathering Master Set C)

Body Unit

Waist Unit

Arms Unit

Should parts

What's left to do here is the markings and then finally sealing it with Flat Coat. But before that, I will do the other parts such as the Head, Legs, Backpack + Wings Units and Weaponry before finishing them all for final coat. That's it for now. Thanks for your time.

Package No.27

I already have a progress on my Wing WIP but I got busy this day so I wasn't able to continue the WIP. So much for that, another Bird has landed. This time its not a Gundam, its an RC Helicopter I recently bought. I have been eyeing for this since 2011 first with those Infrared RC Helicopter. Now, I had the chance to buy a much advanced RC Helicopter and I am pretty much excited on flying this thing. 

Now about the packaging. It is not packed with a new box but it is bubble wrapped all the way. There is no damage at all on the actual box. But this package came late again just like my MG Proto Zero. I wonder why LBC now is always delayed on there deliveries?

I think I will be giving this Bird a review. I will run through the parts and accessories. Some of the flight preparation but before that I need to study/read the manual for proper flying even though I have been training on my simulator and studying on the internet on how does my Bird fly. That's it for now. Thanks for your time.

Package No.26

Finally, the Bird has Landed! This was released in October and I waited till November before it came to the Philippines and then being shipped to me. The shipping from the seller to my area took almost a week before it came. This is my first time having super delayed packages from LBC which supposedly a 1 day shipment only. 

The one thing that I am worried about delayed packages is because it has a high chance for your package to be ruined upon transit. Gladly this one is perfectly boxed and bubble wrapped for strong packaging. 

This package came last day and last night when I was about to blog this, a power interruption occurred and  wasn't be able to finish the post. So here it is now.

I'd love to build this ASAP but I haven't finished yet my current WIP the Wing EW. I am also quite busy on my job. Hopefully this Christmas break I can finally finish my pending WIP and move on to this one. That's it for now. Thanks for your time.

WIP Part 4: Bandai MG 1/100 Wing Gundam EW: Parts Preparation and Inner Frame Finished

Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 | Part 5 | Part 6 | Part 7 | Part 8 |

This is a super late update on my Wing WIP. I was uploading this last November 8 early morning but I was caught by the power interruption when the time Super Typhoon entered the Philippines. 

I prepared all the parts and kept them all in separate containers for easy navigation. I also finished the Inner frames details. I tried to assemble it, so I used the white parts for the arms unit just to make it. 

How I apply Dry Brushing

I made this small tutorial on how I apply Dry Brushing for those who haven't tried dry brushing. 

Here are the things you will be needing for this process.

Paint - I always use my Tamiya X-11 Chrome Silver for dry brushing

Paint Brush - much better if you use your old one because you will be intensively brushing it to the part which might ruin your brush if you will your new ones.

Paper - this is where you will be brushing first your paint brush to remove some excess paints before brushing it to the subject.

Lastly is the part you will be applying the Dry Brushing.

WIP Part 3: Bandai MG 1/100 Wing Gundam EW: Inner Frames Assemble

Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 4 | Part 5 | Part 6 | Part 7 | Part 8 |

Today I had the chance to build the inner frames and some parts of the weaponry. 

WIP Part 2: Bandai MG 1/100 Wing Gundam EW: Manual Preview

Part 1 | Part 3 | Part 4 | Part 5 | Part 6 | Part 7 | Part 8 |

Here is the Manual Scans for the MG Wing Gundam. Mainly the construction manual is almost the same with the ver.Ka except for some information from the design in comparison from TV and EW series. 

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WIP Part 1: Bandai MG 1/100 Wing Gundam EW: Box Preview & Unboxing

Part 2 |  Part 3 | Part 4 | Part 5 | Part 6 | Part 7 | Part 8 |

It's about time to start working on this Kit. First is the Box Preview.

As you can see, the box art is uniform to the other Wing EW kits I already finished. The box suffered a lot of dents because of the handling of the shipping. The only difference on this Box art except for the subject itself are the Top and Bottom part. The Top shows the Bird Mode and the Bottom is the Mobile Suit which unlike with the other Box Art both Top and Bottom has the same layout.

Box Art: Front

Review: Banpresto Mahou Tsukai no Yoru DXF Figure "Aoko Aozaki"

Character: Aoko Aozaki

Origin: Mahou Tsukai no Yoru

Manufacturer: Banpresto

Classification: DXF Figure

Series/Volume: ?

Material: PVC, ABS

Release: February 2013

Dimension: H=17cm

Box Art: Front | Back

Box Art: Sides

Box Art: Top | Bottom

Review: Banpresto Rinne no Lagrange DXF Figure "Madoka Kyono"

Character: Madoka Kyono

Origin: Rinne no Lagrange

Manufacturer: Banpresto

Classification: DXF Figure

Series/Volume: 1

Material: PVC, ABS

Release: October 2012

Dimension: H=16cm

Box Art: Front | Back

Box Art: Sides

Box Art: Top | Same as bottom

Gunpla Builders World Cup 2013 Philippines

Venue: Mall Main Atrium Robinsons Magnolia
Address: Aurora Blvd., Quezon City, Philippines

Date: October 7-13, 2013
Judging: October 12, 2013, 4:00 PM
Awarding: October 13, 2013, 4:30PM

Criteria for Judging:
Painting skill, line paint and body decoration - 100
Modification, usage of other parts and remodeling - 100
Creativity, originality (Color, Pose & Concept) Total look of Diorama - 100
Total of 300

WIP Part 7: Bandai MG 1/100 Gundam Deathscythe EW: [Finished]

Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 | Part 4 | Part 5 | Part 6 |

Oh Yeah!, after a month long of slow progress on this WIP, finally it came to a conclusion. Though I wasn't be able to post the process of the WIP, I will just summarize it here on my last post for this project. 

After the Part 6, here are the things that I have done up to the conclusion of the WIP:

1. Segregated the parts that I need to panel wash.

2. I applied Bosny No.190 Gloss Coat on those parts in preparation for the panel wash.

3. Panel washed it using Thinned Black Enamel with lighter fluid.

4. Initial weathering applied while doing the Panel wash.

5. Followed up the weathering using Tamiya Weathering Master. Gunmetal on the light colored parts and rust on the dark colored parts.

6. Fixed some panel lining with a Marker.

7. Applied the markings.

8. Flat Coated it for the Final Product.

You might be wondering why my weathering is not that balanced or looks too messy. The answer is that I did it on purpose. I don't want to be accurate on the weathering because I am portraying something that really looks like a messy Gundam that have gone in battles and suddenly retreated on their Hangar just to resupply and charge their units and be back to battle again. This is the 4th time I did it and I have never been accurate on anything in terms of weathering. Here are some pictures I took:

Package No.25

Hi guys, it's been a while since my last post in my blog. I have been doing the Deathscythe for some time already and it took me a lot of time doing it. This time I am not updating my WIP on the Deathscythe, I am updating my newly acquired items that I have been waiting for a long time. I bought this in a Japan base online store with the help of some friends who handled the items for me. This came this Monday afternoon and I just had the time to open it today because of a busy schedule.

It was shipped via LBC

Madoka Kyono from Rinne no Lagrange
Aozaki Aoko from Mahou Tsukai no Yoru

The school semester will end this week so I will be having the time to review these figures later on when I am done with my student grades. But this week I will be updating the final of my Deathscythe WIP that I have been doing for about 3weeks already. I will post it once totally done. That's it for now. Thanks for your time.