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* Manufacturer: | * Manufacturer: | ||
* Part number: BAN922718 | * Part number: BAN922718 | ||
+ | * Year of production: 2003 | ||
* Gundam in-universe model number: MSM-07S | * Gundam in-universe model number: MSM-07S | ||
* Scale: 1/100 | * Scale: 1/100 | ||
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* Kit type: MG | * Kit type: MG | ||
* In-universe role: Underwater close assault | * In-universe role: Underwater close assault | ||
+ | * Build date: January-March 2018 | ||
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+ | ==== Tools Used ==== | ||
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+ | * Iwata Neo TRN1 Airbrush | ||
+ | * Aftermarket 1/100 MSM-07RS waterslide decals | ||
+ | * Various water based paints (Vallejo model air, MIG, Vallejo primer) | ||
+ | * Tamiya panel line inks | ||
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+ | ==== Thoughts ==== | ||
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+ | Although it is an old Master Grade kit, dating from 2003, it still holds up really well - perhaps not as much detail as a modern kit, but it's solid, well articulated and just an overall awesome design (reminiscent of a deep-sea diving suit.. with claws). Plus it was a design piloted by [[https:// | ||
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+ | This was the second Master Grade kit I built (early 2018), as well as the first kit I ever airbrushed. I had only ever used spray cans and brush painted details, I was surprised how easy it was to get to grips with the airbrush, as well as try things like pre-shading (which worked incredibly well). | ||
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+ | Overall I am //really// pleased with the way it came out (despite the mess-up with some of the decals being applied after the final matt coat...). | ||
=== Final matt coating === | === Final matt coating === | ||
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+ | Decals on (which are all from an additional waterslide pack specific to the MG Char's Z'Gok and are are //not// included in the kit). | ||
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+ | The final (matt) coat applied. I kinda messed up by putting the matt coat on several of the parts before the decals though, so some of them look quite ' | ||
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=== First gloss coat === | === First gloss coat === | ||
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