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Model Gallery / SD Baund Doc

« on: July 24, 2011, 02:28:55 AM »

Finished this kit a few weeks back :



It was an OOB build, 2/3rds hand painted due to masking issues and has a Martian / Egyptian themed base. Another interesting fact with this is that it is the only plastic Baund Doc kit officially available from Bandai (there are many resin versions around in 1/144 and 1/100 but nothing in plastic).

More information here : http://www.ghostofzeon.com/complete/sd_baund_doc/complete_baund_doc.html

And the photo gallery can be found here : http://www.ghostofzeon.com/complete/sd_baund_doc/gallery/index.html

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Model Talk / Australian Gunpla Builders World Cup 2011 (formally BAKUC/BMKWC)

« on: July 17, 2011, 02:16:20 AM »

Hi guys,

On July the 16th 2011, the 2nd Annual Australian Gunpla Builders World Cup was held at the Sydney Convention Center on Darling Harbour again as a part of the SMASH! Anime convention.

You might have noticed that BAKUC has changed names again too. No longer is it BMKWC but it is now the GBWC!

This year featured many new talents joining the regulars with many exciting builds on display. This video covers the GBWC stand and the entries contained within it.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uWWMzAP18zs

For tons of photos see here : http://www.ghostofzeon.com/other/gbwc11/index.html

I will be updating my site over the next few days with a write up and will post the official results as they come to hand.

Enjoy!

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Model Gallery / RX-0 Unicorn Gundam - The 'Blu-nicorn'

« on: June 04, 2011, 10:06:00 PM »

Introducing the RX-0 Unicorn Gundam codenamed The 'Blu-nicorn'!



Straight up OOB build with custom paint job and base. Used Alclad II Chrome and Clear Blue to achieve the finish and panel lines were done with a Silver enamel / lighter fluid wash.

More information can be found here :

http://www.ghostofzeon.com/complete/hg_unicorn/complete.html

And the Photo Gallery can be found here :

http://www.ghostofzeon.com/complete/hg_unicorn/gallery/index.html

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Model Gallery / Re: SD Zeong

« on: June 01, 2011, 10:13:36 PM »

It is plastic tubing on the arms. It was the only way I could run wires to the LEDs in the wrist and still keep it firm. Overall, the idea was there but the arms and hands didn't turn out as good as I wanted. If I had run fiber optics from the body down the arm, there was a high risk of them breaking when the arms were bent.

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Model Gallery / SD Zeong

« on: May 31, 2011, 11:33:23 PM »

Here is my latest, the SD Zeong!



A little bit of detailing done with a total of 15 LEDs installed (12 blue, 2 green and 1 red).

Completed page :

http://www.ghostofzeon.com/complete/sd_zeong/complete.html

In progress page :

http://www.ghostofzeon.com/wip/Gundam/sdzeong/wip_sdzeong.html

Photo Gallery :

http://www.ghostofzeon.com/complete/sd_zeong/gallery/index.html

I'm not 100% happy with this one as the hands and arms aren't up to scratch for my standards. Still happy that I managed to get 15 working LEDs into an SD though!

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Model Gallery / Gundam GP01 : The Hillside Hangar

« on: March 27, 2011, 02:00:56 AM »

A long time coming but it's finally done, the prototype Gundam GP01 inside the Hillside Hangar :



Completed Page : http://www.ghostofzeon.com/complete/gp01_hangar/complete_gp01.html

In Progress Page : http://www.ghostofzeon.com/wip/Gundam/mggp01/gp01_wip.html

Gallery : http://www.ghostofzeon.com/complete/gp01_hangar/album/index.html

Extensive modding to the kit was done including pla-plating and scribing panel lines as well as adding an extra V-Fin and a special eye. Most of the base was scratch built using styrene sheets, rod and tubes. The figures used were HO scale railway figures. More info on the build can be found on the completed page linked above which also includes a video of the completed build in my new video 'Model Showcase' series.

Thoughts, suggestions and comments are welcome so let me know what you think!

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Dioramas / Re: 1/35 Heads and Dio question

« on: March 13, 2011, 12:37:29 PM »

For 1/100 scale stuff, trying using HO scale model railway people. They are 1/72 in reality but if you use them and them only, they are close enough in scale to work.

And they are really cheap too if you get them in bulk from eBay!

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Model Help* (Check Stickies and Search First) / Re: Substitute for Aurora Film

« on: December 31, 2010, 01:51:58 PM »

Try Ako Hobby :

http://www.akocreation.com/pages/decals.html

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Model Help* (Check Stickies and Search First) / Re: Future Floor Acrylic and Solution 409 Australian equivalents

« on: November 29, 2010, 11:56:09 PM »

In Australia, Future is known as Pledge One Go. Comes in a white bottle and can be purchased from supermarkets and hardware stores.

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Model Gallery / Re: HGUC Z'gok E Bandai

« on: November 07, 2010, 12:41:19 PM »

Very nice, clean work. Like the monoeye mod as well. Good job!

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Model Gallery / 1/288 Agguguy

« on: September 03, 2010, 02:51:02 AM »

Finished this little fellow a week or two ago but just got around to taking pictures today :



Added some IC pins for thrusters and swapped out the plastic heat rods for some snake chain and custom tips.

More info : http://www.ghostofzeon.com/complete/agguguy/complete_agg.html

In Progress : http://www.ghostofzeon.com/wip/Gundam/agguguy/agg_wip.html

And the photo gallery : http://www.ghostofzeon.com/complete/agguguy/gallery/index.html

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Finishes, Decals, and Weathering / Re: Generic metallic stickers for eyes, sensor etc. Where can I buy them?

« on: August 18, 2010, 12:55:49 AM »

Ako Creations has the Aurora sticker paper that can be cut to the desired size. It is the 3rd item down the list (Decal #15).

http://www.akocreation.com/pages/decals.html

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Model In-Progress / Re: 1/288 Agguguy

« on: August 17, 2010, 01:32:42 PM »

Each 'eye' was hand painted with clear orange over the silver. I was considering a different colour wash for the silver part, but I think I will leave it now.

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Model In-Progress / Re: 1/288 Agguguy

« on: August 17, 2010, 01:35:16 AM »

Update :

Done some painting and added some tips on the chains :

http://www.ghostofzeon.com/wip/Gundam/agguguy/agg_wip.html#update1

Once the chains are done, then I will be moving onto a simple base for him.

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Model In-Progress / 1/288 Agguguy

« on: August 13, 2010, 10:30:02 PM »

Started this little fellow a few days ago, a 1/288 Agguguy!

http://www.ghostofzeon.com/wip/Gundam/agguguy/agg_wip.html

Basically, a few small cosmetic changes and a test bed for the carbon fibre effect so far.

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Model Gallery / Kneel before your God!!

« on: August 08, 2010, 09:52:39 PM »

Here is my latest build that involved me re-visiting the Zeonic Knight build from a few months ago. This one is now titled 'Kneel Before Your God!' :



I recently took this to the first ever Australian BAKUC and managed to get 2nd Place in the Open Expert category too.

Completed Page : http://www.ghostofzeon.com/complete/mgzakuii/complete_zaku_gm.html

Gallery Page : http://www.ghostofzeon.com/complete/mgzakuii/gallery_two/index.html

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Model Help* (Check Stickies and Search First) / Re: Puttying and Priming processes

« on: July 06, 2010, 01:40:01 PM »

I always putty over primer and never have any problems. Primer is the best way to find imperfections that would otherwise be unseen on the bare plastic.

Unless the plastic is melting or becoming brittle, I wouldn't be too concerned.

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Model Gallery / X-Wing

« on: June 16, 2010, 02:53:03 AM »

This is a Revell Easykit Pocket version of the X-Wing that I threw together over a couple of days :



Information :

http://www.ghostofzeon.com/complete/xwing/complete_x_wing.html

Gallery :

http://www.ghostofzeon.com/complete/xwing/gallery/index.html

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Model Gallery / MG Zaku II : The Zeonic Knight

« on: June 04, 2010, 01:25:06 AM »

My latest build, the Zeonic Knight :



Completed page :

http://www.ghostofzeon.com/complete/mgzakuii/complete_zaku.html

In Progress page :

http://www.ghostofzeon.com/wip/Gundam/mgzaku/wip_zaku.html

And last but not least, the all important gallery page :

http://www.ghostofzeon.com/complete/mgzakuii/gallery/index.html

Thoughts and suggestions are always appreciated so fire away!

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Model Talk / Re: Upcoming Gunpla (Post it here, other threads will be locked)

« on: June 01, 2010, 01:35:16 PM »

Well there is actually a few kits coming up that I would actually buy!