secretasianman
08-21-2005, 02:00 PM
Satan called, and he said he's freezing. The bug bit me again and managed to turn my focus back to the bench.
I've returned my attention to Natsumi from the hit series Keroro Gunzo (or Sgt Frog as we know outside of Japan) In this particular portrayal, the crafty Kururu has turned her into an adult so she could go to the beach where she ultimately partcipates in a bikini contest
http://alcid.com/images/NH.jpg
Well, unless the kit is from Volks or Wave, you can't expect to work on it without running into any problems. As you can see here, I found to my heart's dismay, that her bikini has been chipped. there's also a nick at the top of her thigh: a two part putty will surely be on the order.
http://alcid.com/images/DSCN2372.JPG
Don't get me started on the pinholes. Happily, a minority of them are exposed and just a thin membrane of cured resin keeps most of them from marring the surface. I was careful not to sand them out and hopefully when the surfacer hits they're still flush and smooth. Her feet, however. would probably be better off if I just dipped them in surfacer.
http://alcid.com/images/DSCN2374.JPG
In the buildup photo at the top you will notice there are a couple of bands around her upper arms. In a collaborative chat vote it was decided those should go. Apparently by design they were installed to ease the parts break, but IMO i've never seen anyone at the beach dressed with these particular accessories. You'll also notice an air bubble of titanic proportions at the break line. I could be upset, but the entire area will be smoothed over in the end.
http://alcid.com/images/DSCN2376.JPG
The last of the "fixmes": The other arm. At this point i've already shaped it down. It will soon be attached and filled prior to painting.
http://alcid.com/images/DSCN2378.JPG
More to come
I've returned my attention to Natsumi from the hit series Keroro Gunzo (or Sgt Frog as we know outside of Japan) In this particular portrayal, the crafty Kururu has turned her into an adult so she could go to the beach where she ultimately partcipates in a bikini contest
http://alcid.com/images/NH.jpg
Well, unless the kit is from Volks or Wave, you can't expect to work on it without running into any problems. As you can see here, I found to my heart's dismay, that her bikini has been chipped. there's also a nick at the top of her thigh: a two part putty will surely be on the order.
http://alcid.com/images/DSCN2372.JPG
Don't get me started on the pinholes. Happily, a minority of them are exposed and just a thin membrane of cured resin keeps most of them from marring the surface. I was careful not to sand them out and hopefully when the surfacer hits they're still flush and smooth. Her feet, however. would probably be better off if I just dipped them in surfacer.
http://alcid.com/images/DSCN2374.JPG
In the buildup photo at the top you will notice there are a couple of bands around her upper arms. In a collaborative chat vote it was decided those should go. Apparently by design they were installed to ease the parts break, but IMO i've never seen anyone at the beach dressed with these particular accessories. You'll also notice an air bubble of titanic proportions at the break line. I could be upset, but the entire area will be smoothed over in the end.
http://alcid.com/images/DSCN2376.JPG
The last of the "fixmes": The other arm. At this point i've already shaped it down. It will soon be attached and filled prior to painting.
http://alcid.com/images/DSCN2378.JPG
More to come