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===== Master Grade 1/100 Char's Z'Gok ===== | ===== Master Grade 1/100 Char's Z'Gok ===== | ||
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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 | ||
==== Manufacturer Images ==== | ==== Manufacturer Images ==== | ||
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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 ==== | ==== Thoughts ==== | ||
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:// | 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:// | ||
- | 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 //really// pleased with the way it came out (the mess-up with the final matt coat aside...) | + | 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 | ||
=== Final matt coating === | === Final matt coating === | ||
- | Decals on, and final coat applied. I kinda messed up by putting | + | 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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