OK, here I go again. Trying to build a model I can probably finish months after the supposed deadline. X-D
Anyways, this is again for MechaPinoy's in-house contest, Zakuhin Mo Mukha Mo. As I mentioned in my previous post, I've an old HG Zaku Kai. I'm hoping this will be a good way to start the year and get my bum ass off the couch and try to actually finish something. So here goes... These are what I've got to show since my last post.
This is not gonna be a faithful build to Bernie's Zaku Kai. I'll be taking the liberty to make some mods based on several references.
First, the design (see sketch). I based this on Bandai's Standart figures. I like their un-proportionately sexy designs.
It'll still retain some basic semblance to Izubuchi's Zaku Kai. I will not be making any drastic changes. I made the following mods:
- Widened body and made it a bit more angular.
- Scratched a new torso. What you see here is still a rough sculpt.
- Created a new shoulder armour. Of course, there'll be spikes. :)
I also modded the back pack to my taste. Drilled a couple of holes on top. Have yet to add pla-plates to enhance it's appearance.
I'm still aiming to build a static kit so I'm not worrying about HG- or MG-fying the joints, but I didn't say anything about not practicing! With some mods, I was able to increase the knee's range of motion.
One thing I'm thinking about now is the shield. I'm still weighing if I should retain the original look or add a little flair like the Zeon flag below.
