Build log: 1/100 MG Gundam X (anime shading concept)
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Concept artwork for Gundam X, to work out reflections, shaded areas, and other general lines.
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As built, reason for choosing this kit is the simple surface detail compared to most MGs, it's probably my favourite Gundam in terms of design due to its asymmetrical design, and also the proportions are the nicest.
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Taken apart for painting
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Tested the shading concept before actually painting.
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Zeon MS Gray used here, and with lining, so far so good.
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Used Gunze/Mr Hobby Engine Gray as a darker tone.
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Lining elbow joints.
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Lining knee joints.
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Partial assembly of arm
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Assembly of hand after lining
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Arm full inner frame assembly, there is no need to line the inner frame since it is invisible.
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Leg inner frame.
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Whatever I assembled thus far.
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Rest of the parts in darker shade of gray.
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Ankle armor, shading painted by brush.
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Clear purple parts painted over with purple.
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Hip inner frame and side skirts.
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Legs and ankles done.
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Shoulder armor done.
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Leg shading, done with Neutral Gray.
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Most of the leg armor on.
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Back of hip armor done, not particularly clean though.
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Right leg painting in progress.
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Torso mostly done expect for the green portion.
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Lining head, handpainting eyes.
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Legs mostly done.
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3D printing base.
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Upper torso mostly done.
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Stand painted with semi-gloss black and lined.
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Mostly done except satellite cannon.
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Product done.
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Compared to my previous project.
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Better shot with cleaner backdrop.
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Photo taken at competition light booth.
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Entry displayed at contest area.
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Final photo with white backdrop.
Kommentarer
2 30 August 2020, 16:45
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Very interesting edge highlighting technique! It really does look like a hand drawn picture against the white background!
2 September 2020, 00:39
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Entry for Tetsujin 2019 OOB category