MG Astray Red Frame WIP!
Hey guys, this would be my first Gunpla.
My apologies if my work is not up to par compared to the masters here coz i'm still
trying to grasp the techniques and skills necessary in order to be a good gunpla
modeller.
I spent countless hours watching Youtube vids and reading articles. Finally, I had
the guts to start building and painting my Red Frame kit. Got the inspiration and idea
from demonbell's Blue Frame and cmos' Sinanju.
Comments are more than welcome, thanks a lot!
White Primer on parts
Topcoat, just a few decals and a bit of panel lining done.
Update: July 19 12:05am
Waist complete, Body unit on its way for a 2nd topcoat hehe...
Added some details to the Inner Frame, masked the ribs that looks like springs or something, and painted the tube with some gold
Back part painted a bit with gold for details...
Although I'm not really a fan of extra finish, I can say that it looks great! Even coat, nice colors; just hope it doesn't scratch before the top coat! I look forward to the final product.
Thanks man, Topcoat's done, I sprayed each part twice with Mr Hobby Clear Gloss before putting them in... XD
For a first timer that is looking sweeeettt! Keep it up dude!
looks pretty mean, loving the shiny!!!!
Thanks Reese and Opti, would be checking out the waist parts later if the topcoat's done XD
Most people here can't be considered masters. ^ ^; From what I see alot of members here tend to be more casual.
Great work for your 1st gunpla!
Nice spray painting you got there. There are lot here who already built that one, you can get some ideas what would be the best for your 1st gunpla. :)
Yeah, I haven't seen a Red Frame with emphasis on Silver and Metallic Red yet, or maybe I haven't searched enough hehe.
do you saw this one? http://www.figure.fm/post/en/6036/MG+Blue+Frame+Custom+Silver+Striker.html its a silver and black combination. It may help you a little bit. :)
I havent' seen that one yet but it's a bit too dark for me, and I have planned every part already for my kit hehe, thanks though!
It's really looks like MG Astray Red Frame Extra Finish ! ! nice
Thanks Ven!
awesome paintjob on this. makes the standard coated version which bandai releases look like bleh. keep it up
Thanks Wolfman, I dig your Black Wolf BTW, would be working on a Unicorn too as soon as I get my hands on one, any tips about it? :D
Finally somebody who paints their gundam metallic colors :D I love shiny gunpla and thats what I always paint mine lol :)
Glad you like it, my work keeps me from finishing this asap LOL, I do have a few projects next to this with metallic colors too, coz I believe that Gundams are made of metal, so therefore, should be shiny hehe...
Looks very nice, I wanted to do GOLD Frame like that but I can't find a metalic~y chrome~y gold :/
Looking forward to the end product :D
Ahh yeah that would be tough, hope to see your GF too!
gee thanks.! it's a good thing we pick up from everybody else's work then give it our own personal touch.. at the rate you're going this will turn out really badass considering its your first build.. when i did my first kits i didn't even know gundam markers existed.. just don't rush it, you might break something somewhere.;)
Thanks demonbell, your Blue Frame is the best painted BF, hands down, for me hehe...
Masked this part too and the back with the thing that says "MBF Orb Astray"
Hmm the light angle hid the gold circles LOL.
Very nice! Can't wait for the completed MS ;)
The problem with my Red Frame is the Red gets scraped off a bit whenever it hits another part! That's why I had to apply a topcoat! Did you experience that problem too?
Yup bro... I have that problem too. I had to touch up the scraped bits everytime with left over spraypaint... but applied using a brush... heh.
Now I know why your kit is shinier and glossier than mine, the MrHobby Super Clear is killing the shine off my kit, plus I think you've got a better cam too hehe, thanks man! Your Sinanju is the best on the net, hands down!
I'm using an ol' beat up Lumix point and shoot... heh. The topcoat will definitely help 'preserve' your astray better, so don't worry ;) Er... my Sinanju pales in comparison compared to other masters in Figure.fm... u really need to check out MatX's Grim Impaler and mtomczek's amazing finish on his... those are amazing. Btw... I have a blue frame which I'm gonna assemble soon... really want to try borrow your color scheme... I like the way you did the silver bits... ;)
By all means please, i'm glad you liked what I did, I still dig your Sinanju hehe