Thanks. Just shy of 10 hours on decals. I never exactly “liked” the Jegan. I bought it on impulse when it was on sale. After building the kit, I thought the design was cool but I hated the color. And to be 100% transparent, this is not my original design. I found it online and changed the colors a little bit.
If you use setter and softener properly, your decals will hold up without topcoat. They won’t hold up to play or ham hand but otherwise it’s good. I will say that what you’ve heard is correct in regards to OEM Bandai decals. Those things will rip if you breath on them wrong. I’ve had no problems with Delpi or G-Rework.
Nice build. Looks really clean. Hand painting details is hard. That’s why I use waterslides. The learning curve is steeper than stickers but the decals slide around a little bit so that you can get the placement where you like it. With some practice and softening solution, even the one that go around corners aren’t too bad.
It’s not all heartbreak. When it’s clamped in the ms cage, you can’t tell that anything is wrong. It just means that I will order a metal frame for the full armor when I get it.
Thanks for the props. I’m just trying to keep the community from getting stagnant. As a bonus side effect, others have started posting more and engagement / comments are up as well.
I built a Shenlong and a Deathscythe back when you could by glue together models at Walmart. Wing was still on Toonami to give you an idea of how long ago this was.
Not pictured, I have 4or 5 1/144 peeps too. I think every RG kit I built came with one seated pilot and one standing person. Every MG I’ve built has come with those 2 at a minimum and sometimes extra standing figures.
Epyon is my #2. Tallgeese forever!!!