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The good news is that the Gundam Planet store has available the Limited Edition 1/144 scale HGUC RX-0 Unicorn Gundams (Destroy Mode) and (Unicorn Mode) plus 1/48-scale Unicorn Gundam Head Display Base! Only two colors are used, An entirely white, and a transparent red. The head can switch between Unicorn and Destroy modes. Recreate scenes from the famous Gundam animated series with authentic Gundam weapons accessories. This is perfect for Gundam fans of all ages!
This kit is only available for sale in the United States of America.
The 1/48 Head Display Base can transform into the Destroy Mode and the Unicorn Modes easily and at the back there is a stand for 1/144 HGUC models.
This limited HGUC RX-0 Unicorn Gundam with 1/48 Head Display Base kit is $29.95(inclusive of tax). Go to the Gundam Planet store now!
HGUC RX-0 Unicorn Gundam [Unicorn/Destroy Mode] + 1/48 Head Display Base -Product Features-
Popularity: 42%
STEP 3 -Realistic finish with weathering marker -
Machines always used have dirt or soot on them, or their painting starts to peel. So reproducing
this kind of realistic damage, you can get a more lively finish on your model. Try to observe actual
aircraft or vehicles and study what sort of stains they have. However, you should not make your
model too dirty. Don’t go over the top with weathering your model, do it in moderation.
- For painting / Water based (Wipe off type)
- For painting / Water based (Paint type)
- For painting / Water based (Paint tapered type)
These 3 types of markers have different features. Read the explanation on the box thoroughly before usage.
- Water-based wipe off type -
Wipe off type paint can be wiped off after drying. Wipe off in a cool way using a cotton bud, etc.
Rubbing dried paint on with a cotton bud, etc. makes an interesting effect, too.
Sooty stain effect Soot black
Muddy stain effect Mud brown
- For painting / Water based (Paint type) / Water based (Paint tapered type) -
Markers for painting/water-based markers (paint type) can be used for overlapping without dissolving the base coat. Tapered type has thinner pen point, so it’s most suitable for detailed weathering painting. Note that you cannot wipe it off after it has dried.
| Gundam Silver:
Paint this with quick strokes |
Burnt iron:
Paint for burner |
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- This Gundam marker offers realistic weathering paint.
- This is a water-based paint, so you can enjoy weathering paint without affecting the base paint.
- Wipe off type marker can be removed with a brush or cotton bud after drying, so you have perfect freedom of expression.
Buy Gundam Marker at Gundam Planet
Popularity: 45%
STEP 2 -Paint with Gundam Marker -
Finish using the original kit color is good and simple, but if you want to have a better finish, try painting using a marker. Even if the kit is precolored, in some cases there are parts that are not colored because of something to do with the metal die. You can make your own unique finish by painting just these parts.
- Painting a wide area -
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the pen point, paint in one direction quickly without overlapping too much. |
Uneven brush marks will not disappear with just one coat, so allow the surface to dry sufficiently and paint it again at right angles. | Notes for using multiple colors
When using two colors, paint them neatly without overlapping. Base colors are sometimes dissolved by over painting. |
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| -Painting fine parts-
You can paint fine parts neatly if you use the corner of the pen point. There is a tapered type, so use the right pen for the purpose. |
If the pen point does not reach
If you need to paint even smaller parts, put paint in a paint dish and use a Menso brush (brush for line drawing). |
-Usage example-
Painting silver trim or rubber trim on a car model Painting eyes of a figure using ink drawing marker Painting convex parts with a different color |
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You cannot help painting slip ups sometimes even if you are really careful not to do it. Here’s where the eraser pen comes in handy. A special solvent is contained in the marker, so it erases unnecessary paint just like a rubber eraser. |
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| 1) Ooops!! I was really careful but the paint ran over to the wrong part. | 2) Push the pen point and rub the excess paint using the eraser pen soaked with solvent. Excess paint is transferred to the pen point. If some remains, rub it off with a cotton bud, etc. | 3) Paint transferred to the pen point can be removed by pushing the pen point on tissue paper, etc. Try to keep the pen point clean at all times. |
- Collection Item: Gundam marker for painting is a popular marker with which you can reproduce the original colors of Gundam and BB Warriors easily.
- The pen point is a “flat core” that is most suitable for detailed painting, and a good color and smooth coverage alcohol type paint is used.
- 6 metallic colors, 3 fluorescent colors, 7 special colors and an eraser pen, a total of 17 varieties are available.
Buy Gundam Marker at Gundam Planet
Popularity: 46%
I went to the New York Comic Con and New York Anime Festival Exhibitions at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center as seen in the above image and will be reporting on it for several entries. So I’d like to show you what it was like!
I arrived in the early morning but the place was packed and the lines were really long! The Gundam Unicorn and Gundam OO movies got the most enthusiastic response from the audience!
This event, held in commemoration of the Bandai of Gunpla, Robot Spirits and Soul of Chogokin was a display of New Re Stock of Gunpla from the very first to the latest Gundam OO and Gundam UC of Gunpla.
Everyone there, kids and grown ups, were having a great time.
The report on the amazing showing of Gunpla isn’t over yet! I’ll see you again next time!
Comic Con 2010 Robot Spirits and Soul of Chogokin
Comic Con 2010 Cosplay photos
Popularity: 12%
Name : Strike Freedom Gundam
Manufacturer : BANDAI
Grade : Perfect Grade
Scale : 1/60
Price : 22.000円 (Not confirmed)
Release date : December 2010 (Not confirmed)
Designer Katoki Hajime will refine its form.
Popularity: 22%
Product Details
- Runner x22, Foil sticker x1, Marking sticker x1, Gundam decal x1, Panel sticker x1, Instruction manual
- The big size MS “The･O” from “Mobile Suit Z Gundam” joins MG series.
- The gimmicks of the hidden arm are completely re-created. The fingertips are movable.
- Features thick and heavy legs. The dual armor makes it ponderous.
- The bearing surface of the neck and the underside of armor are also detailed.
- Includes original stickers for the panel decoration.
- The side armor can store the beam saber.
15th anniversary of the Master Grade
Reviewer: Yuzman
15th anniversary of the Master Grade, THE-O
Buy MG THE-O
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Popularity: 28%
Research confirms that model kit making trains the brain.
Kikunori Shinohara san, a Professor of the Neuroscience faculty from Suwa Tokyo Science University, announced that model kit making are healthy to the brain, and human of all ages should engage more in these activities.
Model kit making promotes blood circulation to the brain, thus enhancing brain actives allowing the brain to concentrate better, react better and remember better too! Both young and old will be able to benefit from doing so, and keep their brain constantly learning and thinking.
Now, let’s all start picking up a set and try!
Popularity: 8%
