Mechaion Designs

1:19 AM: SD Gunner Zaku Warrior

Hello! This is my latest and probably last build for this year. Its an SD Gunner Zaku from the Seed Destiny series. Did kit for the annual Mechapinoy SD Con compe which is held during the Christmas party of the group. About the build, just my usual style or preference which is additional of panel lines (head, feet & skirts), also added a few rivet holes. And some Kotobukiya MSG's and styrene strips just to add a little bit more details. All painted with Gaianotes paints and oils.

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Labels: Finished kits, Gunner Zaku Warrior, gunpla, Lunamaria Hawke, Mechaion Designs, SD, Zaku

4:03 AM: Ozine Fest 2011

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Labels: Events, Mechapinoy, Ozine Fest

3:16 AM: Sangokuden Ryofu Tallgeese

Almost forgot to post this one. Anyway been finish with this little fella for quite sometime. Only out of the box, actually its not yet 100% done, there are still some details that needs painting but I was forced to submit this for a local compe due to lack of time. Maybe I'll try to really finish this one of these days. But for now this will do. :)

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Labels: Finished kits, gunpla, Mechaion Designs, Ryofu Tallgesse, Sangokuden, Tallgeese

3:27 AM: Bandai Sangokuden Ryofu Tallgeese WIP

Been rushing this build for the last 2 weeks so I can have something to contribute for the GWBC 2011 Philippine Leg this coming Friday. Its around 95%, still some detail painting to do but I wont be able to completely finish it in time. But it'll do. :)

Labels: gunpla, Mechaion Designs, Ryofu Tallgesse, Sangokuden, Tallgeese, WIP

1:48 AM: Trumpeter 1/35 M1134 Stryker ATGM

Here's my 1/35th scale Stryker ATGM from Trumpeter. Its an OOTB build. Painted with Gaianotes lacquer paints and weathered using oils and acrylics. I really wanted to apply more weathering to it but since this is my first modern AFV, I decided to play it safe and just apply a subtle filter and dusting on the lower half of the vehicle. Pardon me if its not that historically correct specially with regards to the stowage/equipments, cant find a decent reference photo of the "loaded" vehicle. As usual more photos at the main site.

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Labels: 1/35, Armor, Finished kits, Mechaion Designs, Stryker ATGM, Trumpeter

1:30 AM: The 9th IPMS Philippines Bert Anido National Scale Model Competition: Photos

Here are some photos of the recently concluded IPMS Philippines Nationals. Took some shots of model kits that caught my attention. Again it was very humbling and inspiring to see all those works in one roof! Well done IPMS Philippines for another successful event!

More photos here. :D

Labels: Bert Anido, Events, IPMS Philippines

2:48 AM: Kotobukiya Type38-1 Ryurai-Kai

Finished this kit 2 weeks ago. Its out of the box, I only changed the color of the cannons to dark gray to it just a bit of contrast from the mech. Slightly weathered as requested by the client. Did some dot filtering on the armor and drybrush to simulate scratches. Dusting on the feet and legs were achieved using powder pigments and oils. Custom "warning" decals were also applied.

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Labels: Frame Arms, gunpla, Kotobukiya, Mechaion Designs, Ryurai Kai

2:38 AM: Trumpeter 1/35 M1134 Stryker ATGM WIP: Weathering Pt. 2

Here's the final result after all the weathering applied. Since its a modern AFV, I tried to restrict myself from weathering it too much like my previous WWII armor kits. I didnt apply chippings, too much paint fading. All I did after the filter is a bit of dusting; but instead of using pigments like I used to, I resorted using acrylics (airbrushed). A thing I learned from western armor modelers. Just a final flat coat and its all done.

Labels: 1/35, Armor, Mechaion Designs, Stryker ATGM, Trumpeter

2:53 AM: Trumpeter 1/35 M1134 Stryker ATGM WIP: Paint & Weathering

Here's a step by step process on how I usually paint armor kts. First is I apply a primer then paint some areas black usually the panels and edges (photo above).

Next is the application of base coat (which is dark green for this project). Then post-shaded to show shadows on some areas.

After that, I mix my base color usually with white (and yellow) and sprayed on the center of some panels as highlights. This also helps to blend the colors and add an extra depth to the kit.

A coat of gloss clear paint is applied followed by a dark brown (enamel) pin wash. Decals are also applied in this stage.

Optional: Application of filter, this time I only use what most armor modelers call "Dot Filtering". A filter is technically a complement, it also helps to break the monotony of single colored subjects.

Here's the results. Notice the discoloration of some panels.

Labels: 1/35, Armor, Mechaion Designs, Stryker ATGM, Trumpeter

1:10 AM: Trumpeter 1/35 M1134 Stryker ATGM WIP: Dryfit

Assembly done and ready for painting. The building went smooth, except for a PE part which I mishandled leaving me no choice but to use the plastic counterpart. Another thing I really like about this kit is that it comes with paper cutouts of ration boxes, really had fun making them.