A Little RX-78-2 Rework

RX-78-2 Decals and Topcoat

GM Complete

Put the last bit of decals on RGM-79 GM yesterday or so, then topcoated the whole model today. Looks pretty good! I thought the decals might clutter the basic design, but they aren't that intrusive. Besides the Jack Halloween emblems the decals are pretty minimal, but enough to add a finishing touch.

Had a few hiccups with spraying: didn't dust enough beforehand (little bits get stuck on), some topcoat solution pooled in a few places (had to wipe off and reapply). Still getting the hang of it. Also, went through my first can, good thing I had another!

Jack Halloween Thirteen

Quite a name for an RGM-79, but that is indeed what is depicted from the decals I just added. It's a little strange, a little clustered, but I like this decal set so far!

RX-78-2 Complete!

Finished up the original Gundam with the other leg and basic equipment. Haven't built the bazooka (have one from RGM-79), the Gundam Hammer (I will eventually... but all those spikes... so many nub marks...), or the Beam Javelin (waiting on some clear red paint). Besides! Just the beam rifle and shield look the best. So iconic.

Decals incoming... eventually.

Gundam Gets a Leg Up

Small update on the RX-78-2. As you can see, got some face, some arms, and a leg. Just another leg and some weps left!

I've been watching the original Mobile Suit Gundam a bit. Why did they have to include the little compartment on the waist that holds the heat proof blanket thing... The damn door always falls open... Is it even that important?!


 
 

RX-78-2 Update

Progress on the RX-78-2 Ver.2 kit. Like I thought, building the parts I've already made from the RGM-79 is a little boring, actually a lot boring... However, still worth it cause the Core Fighter is completely new and neat. Great how it folds up into a little Core Brock.

RX-78-2 GET

Just got this RX-78-2 Ver. 2.0 MG kit in the mail today. Might be a little dry to build since the GM 2.0 is basically the same frame (except the head, waist, weapons, and a small leg armor on the front). It has a core fighter though, so that should be fun and new. What can I say? I just needed to have the original Gundam.

RGM-79: Complete!

Finally got around to taking some photos since I finished this a couple of days ago. The Ver. 2.0 frame is really nice articulation wise, like I said before, but it really showed during posing. Not much equips for GM here, short little Beam Spray Gun, Hyper Bazooka that barely attaches to the back. But it makes sense, given this particular mass produced MS. My only problem is that the armor plates behind the ankles, they always seem to fall off when the foot is moved or rotated.

I have some water decals for this kit, not sure if I'm going to apply them all since the basic look is nice, but I might.

RGM-79: Update!

Swell progress on MG RGM-79 GM 2.0. Liking very much this model, so far. Perhaps my fav? The inner frame is very detailed (pistons and whatever) and the articulation is superb. Guess that's what you get when you upgrade to 2.0. Want a RX-78 2.0 now... The hands. Wow, articulation for each finger. Much better than manually cutting each one! Also, Core Brock. Neat.