Tutorial - MG 00 7 Sword/G (Daban) Buster Sword II LED Fix

Hi guys :)

I have received a few inquiry on problem inserting the LED unit into the Buster Sword II of Daban 00 7 Sword/G, and finally here's the pictured tutorial :P

From the picture above, you can see that at (1), it is flat-edge at the bottom of the LED compartment behind the Buster Sword II. You can also observe that the LED unit is round in shape, and (2) is the place where it should be flatten in order for it to be inserted into the compartment.

What you need to do is to either use your whatever cutting tool to trim away (2)...

... or you could use a filer like above :)

Here a photo comparison of the before and after for your reference. This small mod would not damage the LED unit at all as you can see from the picture.

Hope this helps.


Fin ;)

Tutorial - MC Model SD EX-S Gundoom LED Switch

Hi guys :)

A fellow forumer asking me about the way to fix up MC Model SD Deep Striker LED switch after I have posted my SD Hi-Nu Gundoom earlier. I have not started with the SD Deep Striker yet but have previously done up my SD EX-S which essentially is the same base model so I took apart the head and do this tutorial for the fixing up of LED switch ;)

Do take note that this tutorial is applicable to all MC Model SD kit released to date ;)


Step 1

Make sure all parts are trimmed carefully with caution, especially KG2.

From left: KG1, KG2, spring & KG3, KG4

From left: KG1, KG2, spring & KG3, KG4

Step 2

Make sure KG2 is properly trimmed at the outside perimeter.

From top: KG1, KG2

Step 3

Insert KG2 into KG1.

Step 4

KG2 should be able to move in and out KG1 with no obstruction. If KG2 is somewhat feeling stuck, check the outside perimeter of KG2 and ensure all excessive plastic is trimmed away.

Caution: Do not trim the inside of KG1!

A properly done KG1 and KG2 should look like below, with part of KG2 sticking out from KG1 :P

Step 5

Fixing up to spring onto KG4.
 

Step 6

Insert KG4 onto KG2 that is inserted into KG1, then cover with KG3.

Step 7

Insert the switch into the designated compartment on the head. The right placement should look like the pictures below, where the section of KG2 that is sticking out from KG1 to be on the hole at the back of the head, putting KG1 just right inside the back of the head ;)

Step 8

Here are the picture how it looks like when the switch is turned on and off ;)

Switch off


With a longer section of KG2 sticking out from KG1.

Switch On

By pressing KG2, the small section of KG4 will stick out from KG3and pushes on the copper piece to form a full circuit lighting up the LED. Press KG2 another time to switch off ;)
 

Now you can proceed to complete the rest ;)


Happy GunPla-ing :)

Tutorial - Zaku II Leg Energy Pipe (Cannula) Assembly

I'm sure a lot of Zaku II lovers have the love/hate feeling especially with those energy pipes (cannula) :P

If you are following the instruction manual to assemble the leg energy pipes (cannula), you will have a hard time getting them right :P





After fixing up 2 Zaku II, I actually come out with my own way of fixing up the legs' energy pipes (cannula) which is almost the opposite to the instruction manual :P

First, cut out the small peg illustrated in the instruction booklet section 8-3. The ball-connector part on the left of the picture below ;)



Then use a plyer to fix the ball-connector part into the tight.



Follow by fixing the L-shape connector part to the side of the shin.



The leg will look like below after fixing the connector parts.



Then, fix the spring onto the shin connector.



And insert the pipe cover (cannula rings) to the spring ;)



Keep pulling the spring to extend it while inserting the cover bits (cannula rings).



And keep pulling, and ensure you still have some room after all 9 cover bits are all in as shown in the picture below.



Finally, insert the end of the spring to the tight connector and adjust the cover bits (cannula rings) accordingly.



This is the end result ;)



What do you think? Easier then following Bandai's instruction? I bet ;)


Ciao ;)

Tutorial - Panel Lining with Gold/Silver/Metallic Colors

Due to many inquiry regarding my panel lining with Gold/Silver/Metallic color, I have decided to make this tutorial on fan service;)

Do take note that this is normally for straight builder like me but the same concept could be applied to painted build as well, only you would need to use different color bases :)

Do check out http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/1397850 for more in-depth information regarding painting ;)


Section 1: Preparation

Of course, you would need the metallic marker of your choice ;) I have here: -

• LBX Gold+Silver+Gun Metal set (essentially quite the same with Gundam Marker),
• Gundam Marker Metallic Green,
• Gundam Marker Metallic Red,
• Artline Calligraphy Marker Gold, and
• Silver Permanent Marker gotten from bookstore.

You would also need the Mr. Hobby Paint Remover, and some tissues as well ;)



Next of course the parts you want to panel line :P




Section 2: Silver Panel Lining with 3rd Party Marker

Not necessary to use Gundam Marker... some 3rd party permanent markers also usable ;) Let start with the Silver marker :)



Before panel lining...



Panel line the detailing with the silver marker. Don't worry about the excessive paint ;)



Soak the tissue with a bit of paint remover...



Wipe the excessive paint with the tissue using light force...



The excessive paint would be wiped off but the silver in the detailing would stay ;)



Here's the close-up :)




Section 3: Gold Panel Line

I'm using the LBX Gold Marker for this demonstration ;)



Before panel lining...



Same thing, just draw along the detailing with the gold marker...



Wipe off the excessive paint with paint remover on a piece of tissue paper...



And here you go ;)




Section 4: Metallic Red Panel Line

Gundam Marker Metallic Red would be in action here ;)



Before panel lining...



Again, just draw along the detailing with the metallic red marker... and making sure the ink flow into the fine lines ;)



Wipe off the excessive paint with paint remover on a piece of tissue paper...



Done ;)



So guys, what do you think? Not too difficult right? Enjoy some innovation even with straight build ;)

Until next time... Ciao!