Thursday, February 10, 2011

Build your own Gundam modkit

Gundams are human-navigated giant robots made famous by Japanese anime. The Gundams first made an appearance in the TV show "Mobile Suit Gundam" in 1979, according to Bandai Entertainment, the show's producers. Since that time, there is been a immense number of different Gundam types. These various types have led to a sub-genre of modeling, formed around recreating these robots in scale form. Building a Gundam is an exacting process, as with any model type. With the giant variety of Gundam models available, a modeler can spend years building after the other. Irrespective of the specific Gundam you are building, being attentive to the details will help generate a displayable model.

The gears :
    * Gundam model kit
    * Sprucing knife
    * File
    * Liquid soap
    * Water
    * Towel
    * Model glue
    * Squeegee
    * Paints
    * Paint brushes
    * Inks
    * Model putty
    * Sandpaper
    * Clear coat spray

The Phase :
  1. Remove the pieces of sprue design, plastic case contains elements. Use a knife to cut pieces off of a sprucing up as close as possible to a piece of the model.
  2. File sprue residue of the model, using small pieces of modeling files. Remove the remaining lines of the blend and, leaving behind only the surface of the Gundam.
  3. Wash the parts in warm soapy water to remove any residue left in the model from pieces of molding method that can interfere with the application of paint. Rinse the pieces in ice water and walk, and then placed in a clean cloth to dry.
  4. Separate parts of the body. Makes such. A lot of body parts for each arm, leg, head and upper for easy installation
  5. Check assemble the pieces of the model. Following the manufacturer's instructions, place the pieces as if to mount. Make sure the pieces fit together correctly. Sand the edges of the model as needed to generate a smooth fit.
  6. Parts of the model painted in the colors of your choice. Start the paint job with a first place in the parts. The primer will generate a link layer of the topcoat to be respected, and to allow a tone color, even to be seen over the final colors. Use a dark color like black or brown, to the beginnings of a help to generate shadows when the paint in the colors of the final model. It allows the primer to dry for 15 minutes before the placement of color.
  7. Paint a layer of the final color on the parts of the model. Use large brushes to cover large areas of the model to switch to fine brush heads to place the detailed lines and painting small areas of the model. Build the final color by simply applying several coats of paint in the light of the part of the model to stay away from clumping or to paint on the surface of the model. Allowed the final color coating to dry for one hour.
  8. Ink on the lines of Gundam model by applying ink on the lines of the model in a brush of small details. Wipe the surface of the model with a rubber squeegee to remove excess ink and to avoid discoloration of the surface of the model. Apply black ink lines on the panel representing the metallization of Gundam, generate shadows. Let the ink dry for0 minutes
  9. Appendices build the model, according to the manufacturer's model. Build all the weapon models, followed by the legs of the model, and then build the torso, head and all foreign currencies, such as weapons. Do not attach appendices to the main body at this time. Using the model glue to construct the model, taking care not to spread the glue on the painted surfaces. If the glue is placed on painted surfaces, remove immediately. Keeping the pieces stuck together for 30 seconds to leave the game. Wait 30 minutes for the glue hardens.
  10. Fill all holes glued components, using a model kit. Smooth with a putty knife to smooth model of openings. Authorization grout to dry for 30 minutes, and then the sand is level. Paint the area patch of the same color as the surrounding part.
  11. Mounting method complete. Pendant glue on the torso of the model, and add all the weapons. Place stickers or labels on the model and if the labels are wet, let them dry for about 15 minutes.
  12. Spray the model with a clear spray coating to protect the colors. Let the glaze dry for hours and then display the Gundam model as desired.

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