08th MS Team

I actually started building this kit over a year ago. I remember picking the kit up for cheap on eBay, building it, and modifying a MG Nemo gun for it. Then, for whatever reason, I shelved it for later. Now in the past two week it’s turned into an experimental test subject to finalize some addition to the Layman’s Gunpla Guide.

I started off by using some IC sockets to detail the mini thrusters and proceeded to heavily weather. I created a chipped paint effect using a sponge and topped it off with some sand & soil colored Gundam Weathering Markers. Looks like the poor guy has been through a lot. All of the weathering techniques will eventually be fully detailed in the weathering section of the guide. read more

Take a look at my first, and rather over the top, attempt to use sponges to create a weathered appearance one of my Gundams…

Before

After

A guide will eventually be written up for those wishing to attempt the same!