High Grade Universal Century 1/144 Char's Z'Gok

[akyapp]

Hi Guys, well, I have been trying to convert my Master Grade Gundam RX-78-2 Ver KA into a Titans model.....

I thought I'd better get some practise first with a 1/144 Z'Gok from Bandai's High Grade Universal Century line. What you will see is a work in progress...

It has been more than 8 years since I last touched a plastic model kit, so go easy on me please !

This is suppose to be Char's Red Z'Gok from the classic Gundam 0079 series, but I have added a little of my own touches here and there.

I wanted a battle-hardened mobile suit, currently on a mission in some foreign swamp land. The right foot got damaged in battle so a replacement was ordered from another trooper Z'Gok. (just to add a little extreme realism lol ;D )

Anyway, on with the pics:

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I'll post better pics as soon as I get the chance to finish it off!

OH, any feedback would be appreciated Cheers!

[jwm]

WOW.
That is some fine detailing. I've built several HGUC's but nothing that can compare. Very nice work.
JWM

[mechapunk]

Hats off to you! ;D

Now you MUST tell us step by step how you did those realistic scars and scratches and weathering!

[akyapp]

Ok, Well here you go, Im putting the brush down!

Thanks for the thumbs up. I got so enthused, I have also decided to make a start on my Gundam MG RX-78-2 ver.Kai. I'll post the starting pics in a new reply.

Regarding the scratch effects, i'll go in to it a little later. I experimented on the spot with the brush as I went along, so its a little difficult to remember the steps. But I can tell you rhis now, it involves layers. and lots of them!

I finished the Z'Gok off with some custom Bandai stickers. At first I thought they were water transfers, but to my surprise, they were adhesive stickers. I hate these as the edges always seem to be highly noticeble. Water transfers have a nicer finish on them.

[akyapp]

as promised, pics of the RX-78-2 Ver. KA, Customised Titans conversion. Beginning stages. Maybe I should start a new thread for this one?

[Otaru Ikari]

WOW

All it needs is a diorama.

[mechapunk]

I salute you! Man, I truly wish I can do as well as you do.

I must invest on a double action air brush!

*Wife flings a dish!*

;D

[lawlacan]

Oh woww!!! I wish I am that good in making model kits...


Keep up the good work and keep on posting your works of art.....

[akyapp]

Thanks for the kind words guys.

Hey Ed, if ur reading this, should I just keep posting my projects in this thread? or make up a new section..hmm. is there a modelling showcase section?

[akyapp]

hey i just checked, and theres not a gallery for people to post their Gundam model projects...or maybe I wasnt looking hard enough..

Anyone have any thoughts? Is it worth having a gallery dedicated to Gundam Model projects?

I have seen some awesome sites dedicated to showcasing finished works.

just a thought.

[jwm]

I, for one, would love to see more Gundam Modeling. I've seen only a little, but some of what I've seen is awesome. 8-)Cincikate: If you know of a good site, post a link, or two.
JWM