"Banagher Links, launching!"

This project went smoothly, and I was able to finish in about 5 weeks time from initial snap-build to final top coat. The build is fairly straightforward - with very few panel lines and rivets added to break up blank armor panels. I went with my planned color scheme although the blues and greys ended up on different parts. The shading is a bit more subdued than I intended ( I didn't expect mr.hobby white to have such good coverage LOL). Tamiya panel line enamel was used for panel lines, and lots of decals give it that "ver.Ka" feel.

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The original plan was to shorten the beam magnum to resemble a sub-machine gun, but I decided to turn it into a full rifle because of the big ammo clip. I ended up with a beam magnum spliced with the front end of HG 7sword's rifle. I think the clear green blade goes well with the psychoframe. I'm not a fan of beam weapons but those on the 7-Sword are an exception.

Lessons learned:

    1. Preshade needs to be a bit darker if you intend to mist over it.

   2. Enamel panel liner cleaned up with lighter fluid is ok on a full acrylic paintjob (and don't smell bad at all).

    3. Snap-building first is the way to go. It lets you get a good look at the model before any modifications.

    4. Wait for paint to cure completely before applying a clear coat, as the paint may "shrink" underneath the clear and cause micro-cracks.

   

I will probably build a simple base for this as I prefer to have it in an action pose off of the ground.

Check out the shelf section for a few more pictures of this kit! --> SHELF


Here's a cost analysis of this project as promised. At Php46.03 per day for 5 weeks it is well within my limit.

My next practice project is an MG Seven Sword (Daban), which I expect will take a bit longer than this one as i'll be plating and scribing that kit to kingdom come. I'll be trying my hand at some paint masking as well.

Stay tuned!