22nd Jan 2008
Finally started to make the metallic Sazabi... The finish is very good but problems:
1. Don't know how to cover the cutting marks!
2. As it is based on an old MG, there are lots of gaps between parts!
Sorry, too tired now so no pics...
24th Jan 2008
After considering the different options on covering the "cut marks", decided to use Mr Hobby #H87 Metallic Red water based paint (also got oil based #75 but it's too RED).
Left: with touch up. Right: without touch up.
Problem: even with the touch up (left), it's still OFF! So, I guess no close-up...
Another problem: The original factory paint job is not good!!! Look at the silver paint not being covered well on the left!!! How can Bandai price it so high with such quality?
Hope san, Anthony, Gundam@EFSF & WilliamGundam, I am afraid that this is gonna be a failing project!
25th Jan 2008
Found a way to cover the "cut marks"! First metallic red then transparent red! Happy man now!!! I thought I don't need to do a lot of paint jobs with this one but... I just can't stop hahahaha...
26th Jan 2008
More defective parts! Bandai, I want my money back!!! If I polish it, I need to repaint the metallic finish... If I paint metallic finish myself, why paying the extra? I can pruchase the original MG, right? Sexyhope san, can you make a complain to Bandai for me?
26th Jan 2008 (Late Evening)
I thought I won't spend too much time on the frame but I guess I just can't stop...
So far, I have only used these paints:
27th Jan 2008
Not much done today, need to SLEEP! Can't even wait until the glossy paint to dry and assemble the parts...
Noticed one thing, the Sazabi is really TALL! Didn't notice it in the anime...
28th Jan 2008
Progress is quick slow! Spend too much time on painting the details where I thought I won't...
29th Jan 2008
Finished the Lower Body! Going to start the upper body tomorrow...
