SD Zeong WIP update: 2

Most of the time, removing seamlines in the head area can be the most challenging as it involves separating the head’s internal for painting purposes. A lot of thinking has to be put into the cutting process to assess what will be the best approach (there can be many ways to do it, what I presented is my way ).
As can be seen in the picture below, I have cleared all the pegs and connectors inside the head section. Both sides were also cut out and can be inserted back in later.

The “antennas” were previously separated. The head’s internal, after some trial fitting, the back has to be “shaved” a little bit so that it can be inserted back into the head without any obstructions. Note: be careful not to shave too much or else there will be a visible gap at the back of the head’s internal. Cut a little bit at a time and dry fitting it until it can go in smoothly.

A hole was drilled for the eye’s len (This placement is up to individual, but you have to look out for areas where you can drill passed the plastic). A placeholder was then fitted to accomodate the len (not shown, will be placed after completion). Next, we will see how the internal are being positioned back into the head. First, position and insert the internal’s back (rear side) in.

Normally one will need to test fit the internal positioning numerous times in order to get it right. You will find yourself spending more time to remove areas where they obstruct the placement i.e. sanding down any protruding areas. Once you got it right, the internal will able to be inserted and taken out easily without any obstructions.

The last step is to “reconstruct” the head connector area. Due to the head’s internal separation process, the connector will also needs to be aligned back. Again, there are many ways to do this, you can try whatever methods/approaches (based on the resources you have on hand), as long as it can get the job done. What I have presented is to use square tubes, drilled a hole a little bit smaller than the connector polycap, forced it in so that it’s tight. Of course you will still need to sand to make sure the tube can be fitted in nicely.

SD Zeong WIP update: 1

Minor updates to the wip. First off I tackle the hands. As can be seen in the picture below, the fingers were joined which kind of looks like webbing. I saw in between the fingers to make them look separated, sand to contour the shape. Drilled a more “circular” hole for each fingers so that I can insert the metal ring after painting.

Filled up the hollow space in the feet area with pla-plate and small kotobukiya nozzles. The “antennas” were then sharpened so that they look more presentable. Come to think of it, this SD Zeong has only 2 areas that need to clear the seamlines: hands and head. So it’s not a difficult kit to work with afterall Next update will be the head area.

SD Zeong WIP update: 0

New year and its time for new project. I’m gonna take it easy for my 1st kit of the year haha. No crazy mods for this though..just normal holes filling, panel lining and minor enhancements. I had the chance to get hold of this SD Zeong few weeks back and I was very delighted as I longed to have it completed. I like Zeong design for it being unique in style and also it’s huge! After finishing my MG Perfect Zeong, I have left the SD and HG version…probably I will start the high mobility type also..my wish is to complete all versions before I retired from modeling . But for now, it’s cute SD Zeong.

My initial review: I thought the size of this SD would be larger than normal SD kits (like RX-78-2) but I was wrong. It is actually around the same size as any other SDs…a bit of disappoinment for me. The kit comes with the extra pair of legs to make it as Perfect Zeong..so that’s a bonus. Snap fitting this guy was easy and straight forward. After looking all over, the areas that I will put in the minor enhancements:
- metal rings in the fingers
- put in eye len
- cover empty space in the feet area
- head area needs a lot of cuttings/work for the internals to be separated for painting purposes
- both “antennas” to be sharpen
- some panel linings

So stay tune for next update.

SG BMKWC 2010 Entry: Project Z

Took some photos of my entry while having rest at home during the holidays.
Here’s the link: Project Z

Project Z : wip updates

It has been a long time since I have updated this site. Due to change of new job as well as tremendous workload, I have managed to squeeze out my entry for SG BMKWC 2010 i.e. Project Z. Though I have not really taken the full picture of my entry, I have some wip shots that I want to share. I got to admit that PG Zeta is very difficult to work with and is very flimsy. It is an old kit unlike current PG releases which has many gimmicks and good posability. The below partial wips shown are 80% done at that point of time. I will take more pics of my entry when I get it back next week. Meanwhile if you want to know more about our SG BMKWC 2010 competition, you can click on this Plamo forum link.

The mega cannon was made up of 1/144 Hyaku Shiki mega launcher + Rick Dom’s beam bazooka + other detailings (barrel extension, tanks, handle, cartridge etc)

Stay tune..will be back with more pics next week…hopefully not too busy..

MSN-04 Sazabi [Stutzer] completed pics

Just got back my entry and took some pictures of the completed kit.
Link here: Sazabi Stutzer

MSN-04 Sazabi [Stutzer] Progress Pics

It is the time of the year where we have our local competition before the year end BAKUC. The theme for this mid-year is MG series. So I thought to myself, so many MGs to choose..scratching my head. Then I realised that I have partially built a MG Sazabi many years back. During that time, I came across the Gundam Weapons Char’s Counterattack and there is a beautifully modded Land Battle use Sazabi by a famous Japanese modeler known as Motoo OSUMI. So i intend to complete what I left behind. For this build, I have thrown in some Motoo OSUMI elements plus some ideas from the AOZ series of Zeon mobile suits of Stutzer units (Dom, Gelgoog, Zaku II, Rick Dias).

I always wanted to build the Dom Stutzer but distracted by many things. Therefore, i incorporated the “Stutzer” concept into Sazabi [Stutzer]. One stone kill two birds haha…I can finish the Sazabi and have a Stutzer unit. A hangar maintenance base has been constructed and this time round, I choose an “open” air concept where there will be no hangar walls to block the mecha’s view.

Currently I only have the WIP pics as this build has been sent for the competition for display at Takashimaya basement toy fair. I will update the gallery once The competition is over. So bear with the pics for now.

The gun was a mixture of left overs from previous projects. Made the ammo belt from rectangle tubing.

Scratch-built the 2 missile pods with pla-plates. The missile is taken from PG Zaku energy cable pipes (20 of them!)

The two arms for the Stutzer were from MG Gelgoog.

The shield is from a very old 1/100 Gyan kit. All the other Stutzer elements were scratchbuilt with pla-plates plus Kotobukiya accessories.

Char's Perfect Zeong pics

Updated my past BAKUC entry.
Link here: Char’s Perfect Zeong

Char’s Perfect Zeong pics

Updated my past BAKUC entry.
Link here: Char’s Perfect Zeong

Conversion: MG Musha Gundam pictures

One of my favourite works so far: MG Musha Gundam conversion from MG Gundam ver. Ka.
Link here: MG Musha Gundam