MG 1/100 - RX-178 A.E.U.G. Gundam Mk.II part #04

There it is: A.E.U.G Prototype Mobile Suit

RX-178  A.E.U.G. Gundam Mk-II

Take a look at the mini-parts and the subtle pre-shading is truly an eye-candy.

The RX-178 Mk-II Titans version

The 2.0 frame enables the kit to pose with maximum bend limbs without looking awkward. Nice isn't it.

MG 1/100 - RX-178 A.E.U.G. Gundam Mk.II part #03

Pre-shading check, topcoat check, mini-parts check. The assembly of the main parts i.e. limbs, gear, head the RX-178 A.E.U.G. Gundam is ready for shipping. To where?!

I build Gundam with my brother for years, so it is going to his place and finish it the kit. This kits will unite with the Titans version which was already build a long time ago. That was also the reason to open this 2.0 frame gunpla.

Till next time...

MG 1/100 - RX-178 A.E.U.G. Gundam Mk.II part #01

I'm back with a truly amazing kit that has open for years. It is always daunting to start cutting and sanding the parts from the runners. Covered with under a pile of papers and magazine I saw a slightly damaged kit: hey, is that my RX-178 Mk-II? The AEUG?


I immediately opened it and all the parts were cut out and NOT sorted. The idea behind it is to 'know' the kit by searching for the parts with reading the instructions. Never again.
I managed to resupply the enamel paints and thinners for the airbrushing. I have to say, airbrush makes the difference.

The mini parts were added after the paintings and topcoat (flat) and the results are really cool. After applying the deals I just kept watching and watching the details. Thinned yellow acrylic paint were applied as panel lines on the dark parts. A trick I learned on YouTube...

MG 1/100 - RX-178 A.E.U.G. Gundam Mk.II part #02

Applying details is challenging because one have imagine what state the Gundam needs to have. Has it been returned from battle? Is it freshly build? Or is it battered up and shot in battle?
Well I choose for the 'used' model which means that the RX-178 has been to many scouting missions and shows show marks and dirt on its gear. Not fancy, quite conservative yes.

Tamiya weathering master is good for making dirt on the shield and feet. It's just like make-up...for gunplay....

MS-06J Zaku II

Finally, after a few months of delay, I managed to finish this brilliant Master Grade: Zaku with the 2.0 frame.
I used the same weathering method as I used it on the RX-78-2 Gundam OYW. This is without doubt a recommended MG kit.

RX-78-2 Gundam

E.F.S.F. Prototype Close-Combat Mobile Suit – Version One Year War 0079

The One Year War version with a 2.0 frame makes this kit one of the most popular Master Grade kits in the world. The original colors looks a little bit cheap in my opinion, so I weathered the whole Gundam with a mix of enamel flat black (XF-1), flat brown (XF-10) and enamel thinner. The ratio that was used 1:1:10.
Spray Top Coat before you weather for protection; the enamel mix is so aggressive that it warps the plastic and you might end up in tears...