Sid Ri'cel's blog

Been planning this build for a while now. Finally got around to starting it. The idea behind it as a Space-type version of the Gouf, similar to the Rick Dom upgrade to the Dom mobile suits. I decided to incorporate concepts and parts from the Kämpfer mobile suit, into the Gouf, as sort of an evolutionary bridge between the Gouf and Kämpfer designs.

I bought this kit a couple years ago before the HGUC Geara Doga was announced, cuz I really like the design and didn't think Bandai would make a HG or MG. When Bandai announced the HGUC, I decided to use this kit to work on my scratchbuilding/modifying skills. Got a pile of aftermarket parts to put on it, and some joint mods planned to make this better than a HGUC. It's been sitting on my desk since then, waiting for me to get my other kits finished first. 

Finally finished my Spartan. I took it to the AV IPMS Desert Classic model competition yesterday and got 3rd place in the Sci-Fi Vehicles Mechs and Robots category ^_^ More pics after the jump.

Following the LED Mono-Eye tutorial I got the LED wires running down the neck to the rear of the torso, haven't mounted the battery or switch yet, so the wires dangle out the back. Shoulder spikes are still sticky-tacked, haven't finished the mounting yet.

Been working on this Zaku off and on, started it at Gamera's June '08 Build Gathering, with a little more work at following gatherings, and some sporatic work at home. So far I've replaced the stock plastic "power cables" with brass beads and springs, replaced the plastic backpack thrusters with aluminium thrusters, and replaced the spikes with pointy-Adler's-nest-awesome-spikes. I'll show details on those later, This post is about the Mono-eye.

Haven't had much time with finals and getting ready to move. Some of the parts already have silver and burnt iron paint, lower right.

Primered parts:

Overall progress so far: between 60-70% of the parts are ready for primer, I'll start priming within the week.

Latest updates on the Spartan, got distracted a bit so not as much progress as I'd like.

Evened out the chest vent armor with putty.

Prepared lower torso for thrusters.

RGM-79V GM VTOL is a proof of concept test of additional equipment for the RX-78, RX-79 and RGM-79 series Mobile Suits. Equipment includes Fixed-wing backpack with dual Electric Motor powered variable-direction propellers, 2 shin mounted aerodynamic stabilizers. This Prototype was developed in response to reports of Top Secret Zeon Gouf Flight-type project.

MS-06J Zaku from 08th Team HG RX-79(G) and Zaku set. OOB color Tamiya Acrylics, with snake chain and metal thruster upgrades. Decals from Samuel Decal. First time adding weathering and light battle damage.