Gator
Well-known member
This is my second chance at the Geek Up campaign. The subject will be Bandai's 1/12 R5-D4 droid.
Here is today's process from lunch. This is a nice kit, just like their gundams. Everything is a press fit but glue can be used and recommended for some assembly. I will likely put a dull coat on it and touch up the red, blue and silver parts. The white should be good. I would recommend an ultra fine sanding stick for buffing the parts after the part is trimmed.
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Here is today's process from lunch. This is a nice kit, just like their gundams. Everything is a press fit but glue can be used and recommended for some assembly. I will likely put a dull coat on it and touch up the red, blue and silver parts. The white should be good. I would recommend an ultra fine sanding stick for buffing the parts after the part is trimmed.
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