MG RX-78-2 v3.0

[stuartlee2012]

Here is it .. the granddaddy of all gundams... RX-78-2! and here is my v3.0...


Whenver i built Gunplas, i always and always will build the head first cause it's the most exciting part, at least for me.
This v3.0 comes with the so called Realistic Decals, but not really realistic cause in my opinion, you can still see the transparent
layer of sticker after applied them on the plastic surface. so i choose to paint the eyes instead of the sticker (eye) which cannot
cover the eyes part properly.

I also painted the side of the faceplate with Gundam Marker Grey.. which i always do when there's line of the faceplate to divide
the center mouth area, which is rather cool for me.


And here i have Unicorn's MS Cage prepared solely for it. and i built the hands first ( sprayed flat black [TOA paints] )

The second most eciting part to built is the body itself. For the gold parts, i used industrial brand. ABRO 18 KT gold.
Again without decals.


Just after Bandai annouced this v3.0, i am very concerned about the moving parts of the hands. I read lots of gunpla reviews
on gundamguy.blogspot.com, having and idea how the parts friction againt other parts, i sprayed the H2/H1 part with ABRO 18 KT.

I tested the piece by moving the elbow and when the paint didn't get chipped away from friction, it's done .


and then i built the other hand and here.. the upper part completed.




and the backpack.. painted the thusters ( sticker part ) with Gundam marker gold.



I am terribly sorry for not continuing taking photos of WIP.. cause i take some rest after the intense building of this model.
and below is the photos of it with various angles.

[beckylaw]

Very clean build, nice job.

[stuartlee2012]

Thanks, Beckylaw

[toon]

Nice kit, great details....thanks for sharing the new 3.0

[Phoon]

Good job Stuart! Think is the time you should move on to another stage! Keep it up!

[GundamTS]

Best PLAMO sofar and Clean Build

[Rayloke]

thanks for sharing.