SD 00 Raiser WIP - Priming the Head, GN Rifles/Blades, V-fins and Twin GN Drives

This is the very first time I am priming Gunpla parts. Therefore, I did not spray too much primer, otherwise, "flooding" might occur. I gently squeezed the nozzle, move from left to right, in short bursts. Thankfully, everything turned out alright. 


Check out the pics below ^^

Ready for priming.

I tried to organise the parts according to the components they belong too.

This makes it less confusing for me.

Masking the face.

Looks kinda creepy -__-"

After priming......

The small scratches are covered. Yay!

After cementing, sanding and priming, the seamline on the top of the helmet is gone!

Magic! ^^

I am quite satisfied with my progress so far. The hard work is worth it.

Just a question. Should I spray another layer of white primer on the white-coloured parts? I used grey primer the first time.

Peace Out,

Gunpla Warrior

 

SD 00 Raiser WIP - Head, GN Rifles/Blades, V-fins and Twin GN Drives

Besides restoring my MG Freedom Gundam, I am also commencing work on the SD 00 Raiser. I started with the head, GN rifles/blades and twin GN drives.

Unboxing the kit

The manual. 

Applied cement to remove the seamline in the middle.

I will sand it after the cement dries.

Look what I found again in my storeroom. 

My freakin 20 year-old styrofoam float which I used for my swimming lessons in primary school! >_<"

I have given an old thing a new lease of life again.

I am using it to pierce my satay sticks in. ^^

Preparations for priming. I am going to use Tamiya fine grey surface primer.

Double GN blades

V-fins. I tried to make the tip slightly sharper by using a file.

Personally, I dun like it too sharp.

Twin GN drives.

So, that's what I have managed to complete for today. Any advise on the priming process? Any important things to take note of? Please comment below. Thanks!

Peace Out,

Gunpla Warrior

Maiden Shopping Trip at Hobby Art Gallery and M Workshop, Sunshine Plaza (Singapore)

Today, I finally visited HAG and M Workshop at Sunshine Plaza. The shop owners were pretty nice, helpful and chatty. The place were crowded too. Saw lots of modelers hooting left and right. One of bought a huge Hi-Nu Gundam. The uncle had to climb up the ladder to take it from the top of the shelf. >_< 


I spent some time admiring the completed models on display. However, I dun feel comfortable snapping pictures of them, maybe next time. After ogling at the kits, I decided to buy my tools as a crowd was gathering (difficult to move around in the small store). 


So, these are my humble hoots in my maiden visit to HAG and M Workshop. Enjoy! ^^  

Ya. Tats my iMac in the background ^^

Hoot Tamiya hobby knife and spray cans from M Workshop.

Rest of the tools hoot from HAG

Plastic nipper, files, sandpaper, hobby knife, cement, panel line markers, plastic knife, chisel.

Mr Super Clear "UV Cut", Tamiya Grey Primer, Mr Surfacer 1200.

My humble SD kit hoots! ^^

I love the Strike Noir. Looks so kick-ass and cool! 

Total damage to wallet is about $270. Still within my budget of $300. Heh >_<

Retail therapy really works!

Peace Out,

Gunpla Warriror