Been awhile since I’ve had a solid update regarding this project…
Things haven’t been going so well. Lots of little issues here and there have been adding up. Just yesterday, I’m really close to finishing the legs, and the paint chips off on the same piece on each leg. FFF.
It’s been quite the while since I’ve posted anything Gunpla related around these parts. Part of that has been due the frustratingly slow progress on my MG Delta Plus.
I’ve been working on her since I finished up my review of the kit. The first bit of trouble was September. It rained for most of the month and whatever free time I did have wasn’t conducive to painting. Things picked up a bit recently but I ran into trouble on several of the parts. Initially I had intended to give this a WWII German inspired night bomber scheme. Black, gray, and a bit of yellow. While the general scheme is still going forward a large aspect, the camo, has been giving me nothing but trouble. Initially squiggly, the tests weren’t good enough and I figured I would go with sharp angles instead. Following some mighty frustrating paint issues I’m back at square one on a lot of parts. They’re getting sanded back down and primed for a new, solid coat. I’m probably going to use a slightly different shade on them as well to add another level to the project. It probably won’t be very noticeable on camera though. I still haven’t decided whether or not I’m going to proceed forward with my German theme as a whole, namely the decals I ordered.
In my earlier review of the Delta Plus I mentioned that the feet have a habit of collapsing forward due to the weight and a loose joint in the foot. Since then it seems that I’m not the only one to experience the issue and figure it worthwhile to offer up some suggestions. I’m sure there will be more advanced solutions from the more experienced community members but what I offer are quick fixes. Nothing spectacular, nothing glamorous, but more than enough to mitigate the issue.
The MG Delta Plus was an instant day one purchase. Another in the line of fantastic designs from Gundam Unicorn, the Delta Plus is a worthy descendant of Kazumi Fujita’s famous Zeta Gundam. Like him, or hate him, I think Hajime Katoki’s Delta is fantastic. Design wise it’s hard to argue against the aesthetics, but how would it fare as a Master Grade kit? As any Gundam modeler will tell you Bandai doesn’t have the greatest of track record when it comes to transforming kits, both within and outside of the Zeta inspired lineage. So how well does this newest addition hold up? Let’s take a look…
So, while indulging in a Mexican standoff (or was it Mexican takeout?) to decide who makes the cut here, the geeks who assembled this list may have had to leave out some soundtracks that, while good, could not be agreed upon to be “the best”. Well, fine, I say. The Philistines who don’t want to see those great works glorified can go die in twelve fires. However, they will not go without mention! No, sir, these soundtracks will get their moment in the sun (actually, I can’t recall what the sun looks like… I need to get out more)!
After an initial disaster at my first attempt at pastel weathering, my wounded MG ReZEL has been completed. It didn’t turn out like I wanted to. Some people like, some don’t. Take a look at decide for yourself. My thoughts on the project at the bottom.
And the reference pose…
Note the damaged visor.
For the most part the kit is a straight build. Just a few silver touch ups and lining here and there. I intended for this kit to be a quick and easy build, nothing elaborate.
For my damaged ReZEL I decided to give pastel weathering a shot. Everything was going good until I gave it a top coat of Testor’s Dull Cote. All of the pastel soaked up into the coat and nearly disappeared.
The outcome was better than I expected, but completely out of left field. (Better because I expected to wake up and see an unsalvageable mess)
The whole situation is no different than when a dirty car gets hit with a little bit of rain. Dirty little water spots.
At last, I my Full Armor Unicorn is complete. First a few photos you may have already seen…
And the finished product…
And a shot of the full Unicorn family…
Thus a project conceived back in March has finally come to a close.
As this was the third MG Unicorn built, the process was the smoothest and the end result better than the previous two. Painting the psycho frame and exterior pieces when without a hitch. Aside from the green, and the v-fin, the main suit itself is done in four different tones. White, light gray, medium gray, and dark gray.
