Bandai PG 1/60 00 Raiser

This is my latest work. It took me about 6 months time to finish it. As compare to my previous PG Red Frame, this one took a lot more time to build because of the following reasons.

1. The number of parts are a lot more, and most parts are small and delicate.


2. There are a lot of seam lines to cover up on the 0 Raiser and the weapons, which are not easy task.


3. I tried to use polyester putty for the first time to cover up some seamlines, and it became a total disaster due to the polyester not hardening because of insufficient amount of catalyst. As a result of that, it took me a while to correct all the mistakes.

I entered this kit for the BAKWC 2010 Malaysia. The photos below are taken during the display week.
















I've learned a lot of things from this build, which I could list down as the following.

1. Always try to snap-fit the parts together to have a better idea on the whole thing. I personally find that snap-fitting a kit can be troublesome because in the past, I'd accidentally break some parts. Thanks to an advice from a Zero-G forum member (although I only re-considered it after a few hours of thought), I tried to do the snap-fitting and through the process, found out a few flaws on the kit that have to be amended.


2. This is the first time I tried to use Zippo oil to do the panel line, of which to my amazed it doesn't seems to work as how the professional modellers did, and ended up with a pile of mess on all the blue parts. The Zippo oil would evaporate very fast in my room's condition, so I tried to experiment with using the enamel thinner for panel lining, and then using Zippo oil to wipe the excess. Not only it works, but it also gives a much better result as compare to using enamel thinner to wash the excess because I tend to wipe out the panel line colours too.


3. Learned how to use epoxy putty and polyester putty to cover up seamlines and unwanted holes, even though the result is still far from satisfaction.


4. Advice from a Zero-G forum member as well, I tried to cut the edges of the Gundam decal before applying them.


5. This is my first build that I put a flat Mr Color Super Clear as top coat.

Overall, despite all the yelling and screaming and burning midnight oil to finish this thing on time for the competition, I really enjoy the process to build it. After I've done with it, and putting it up for display on my table for 3 days before the submission for BAKWC 2010 Malaysia, I was enjoying every seconds of my time looking at it.