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<p>まだ日本語を勉強中です。そのため、特に文法の間違いなど、ウェブサイト上で誤りが見られるかもしれません。どうかごりょうしょうください。</p>
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<p>JAPANESE</p> <p>『プラモ』という言葉は、『プラスチック』と『モデリング』を組み合わせた造語です。<br/>歴史やサイエンス・フィクション、ファンタジーなどのテーマの模型やフィギュアを作り、塗装することを指します。</p>
<p>ここでは、私のコレクションやこの趣味に関するメモをご覧いただけます。</p>
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logosub: "Plamo"
language: "en"
title: "Blue Impulse T-2"
page: "model-kits/airplanes/blue-impulse-t2"
model_name: "Blue Impulse T-2 J.A.S.D.F. Acrobatic Team"
date: "1990-01-01"
status: "Still in box"
price: "¥1100"
scale: "1/72"
number: "00335"
release: "2008"
manufacturer: "Hasegawa"
purchase_date: "2025-05-20"
purchase_store: "Museum shop Tsubasa"
purchase_venue: "Airpark JASDF Hamamatsu Air Base Museum"
purchase_location: "Hamamatsu, Japan"
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The Blue Impulse T-2.

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logosub: "Plamo"
language: "en"
title: "A6M2 Zero"
page: "model-kits/airplanes/military/a6m2-zero-type-21"
model_name: "A6M2 Zero Type 21"
date: "1990-01-01"
status: "Still in box"
price: "€26,20"
scale: "1/48"
number: "82212"
release: "2022"
manufacturer: "Eduard"
purchase_date: "2024-10-19"
purchase_store: "Eduard"
purchase_venue: "SMC (Scale Model Challenge) 2024"
purchase_location: "Veldhoven, Netherlands"
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The A6M2 Zero Type 21.
Profipack edition, 20% discount.

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logosub: "Plamo"
language: "en"
title: "Avia Ba-33"
page: "model-kits/airplanes/military/avia-ba-33"
model_name: "Avia Ba-33"
date: "1990-01-01"
status: "Still in box"
price: "€11,95"
scale: "1/72"
number: "AZCZ05"
release: "2009"
manufacturer: "AZmodel"
purchase_date: "2025-12-21"
purchase_store: "Aviation Megastore"
purchase_venue: "Internet"
purchase_location: ""
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The Avia Ba-33.

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logosub: "Plamo"
language: "en"
title: "Kawasaki Ki-100"
page: "model-kits/airplanes/military/kawasaki-ki-100"
model_name: "Kawasaki Ki-100 (Tony)"
date: "1990-01-01"
status: "Still in box"
price: "€8,00"
scale: "1/48"
number: "OT2-15-500"
release: "1980"
manufacturer: "Ōtaki"
purchase_date: "2025-04-06"
purchase_store: "Mischas Model Outlet"
purchase_venue: "Bevrijdende Vleugels modelbouwdag"
purchase_location: "Son, Netherlands"
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The Kawasaki Ki-100.

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logosub: "Plamo"
language: "nl"
title: "Tachikawa Ki-55 trainer"
page: "model-kits/airplanes/military/tachikawa-ki-55-trainer"
model_name: "Tachikawa Ki-55 Type 99 advanced trainer"
date: "2025-08-03"
status: "Complete"
price: "€18,00"
scale: "1/72"
number: "7A-A1-350"
release: "1983"
manufacturer: "Fujimi"
purchase_date: "2025-01-24"
purchase_store: "Flashie"
purchase_venue: "Winkel"
purchase_location: "Eindhoven, Netherlands"
---
This is the first model airplane I made. It has many flaws to it, but these will be learning moments for the next model.
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## The store
I found this Fujimi 1/72 scale kit at [Flashie](https://www.flashie.nl/), a store in Eindhoven, Netherlands for €18.00. This store has everything related to aviation. Books, helmets, decals, badges, model kits, even old airplane equipment. If you are a fan of (military) airplanes, try to visit the actual store in person, there is much to see here!
The Tachikawa Ki-55 kit stood out to me for its beautiful box-art. A soft blue sky with an orange airplane on it just caught my eye. It seems I have the "Cobalt Blue 1" box from 1983. Sadly I have not figured out the name of the artist yet.
## The airplane
I could find three real airplanes of this model on the internet left in museums. One is in Thailand, in the **Royal Thai Air Force Museum**. Another in China, in the **Military Museum of the Chinese People's Revolution** and the **China Aviation Museum**, both in Beijing.
The 陸軍99式高等練習機キ55, was manufactured by the Tachikawa (立川) Aircraft Company in 1940 and is a stripped version of the Ki-36 bomber- and reconnaissance plane. Which then became the Type 99 advanced trainer. Type 99 means it was created in 1939, the Japanese year 25**99**, which is year 14 of the Shōwa emperor. It seats 2 pilots, each with their own controlstick in the cockpit. Kawasaki also produced some of this aircraft.
The Allied nickname for this aircraft was "Ida", similar to the Ki-36.
The engine: Single Hitachi Army Type 98 Ha-13a 9-cylinder air-cooled radial engine, rated at 510hp.
A book that states some of this data is: *Japanese aircraft of the Pacific War*, by Francillon, René J. (1979). Pages 250~254.
* ISBN: 9780370000336
Here is a photo of the aircraft, on page 252: *Tachikawa Ki-55 of the Kumagaya Flying School. (Aireview.)*
![book reference to ki-55](/images/plamo/showcase/military-airplanes/tachikawa-ki-55-trainer/screenshot-Japanese-aircraft-of-the-Pacific-War-by-Francillon-Rene-J)
Some specifications according to the instructions that came with the kit:
* Crew: 2
* Span: 11.80m
* Length: 8.00m
* Height: 3.64m
* Wing area: 18.1m²
* Max speed: 349km/h
* Empty weight: 1292kg
An advanced version, the Ki-72, would have a retractable undercarriage and a 600hp Hitachi Ha-38 9-cylinder engine with a 3-bladed propellor. This was designed by Tachikawa, but would never be manufactured.
## The model
![Fujimi Ki-55 trainer kit](/images/plamo/showcase/military-airplanes/tachikawa-ki-55-trainer/20250625_201532)
The Ki-55 trainer does not have windows at the bottom, meant for reconnaissance and to monitor the bombs that the Ki-36 had. These window holes and transparent window parts however, are present in the kit. Likely, Fujimi re-used the Ki-36 moulds and moulded orange plastic in them in order to create the Ki-55 kit. Sadly the manual that comes with the kit, does not state this.
I used Tamiya putty to fill up the holes.
![puttied underside 1](/images/plamo/showcase/military-airplanes/tachikawa-ki-55-trainer/20250627_181237)
![puttied underside 2](/images/plamo/showcase/military-airplanes/tachikawa-ki-55-trainer/20250630_174834)
### Canopy masking
I used Tamiya masking tape and -fluid to cover the canopy.
![canopy masking edges](/images/plamo/showcase/military-airplanes/tachikawa-ki-55-trainer/20250704_234014)
![canopy masking fluid](/images/plamo/showcase/military-airplanes/tachikawa-ki-55-trainer/20250705_161746)
### Puttied recesses
There are also recessed holes in the model, which are part of the moulding process. These have been filled with putty and then sanded. Still, some are a bit visible. I noticed after primering the first time, the holes were not covered up smooth enough, so I sanded it down and applied more putty.
![puttied underside again](/images/plamo/showcase/military-airplanes/tachikawa-ki-55-trainer/20250708_193042)
![puttied underside sanded](/images/plamo/showcase/military-airplanes/tachikawa-ki-55-trainer/20250710_002105)
![puttied side dots](/images/plamo/showcase/military-airplanes/tachikawa-ki-55-trainer/20250713_232606)
![sides in primer](/images/plamo/showcase/military-airplanes/tachikawa-ki-55-trainer/20250714_132244)
### Cockpit
I wanted to paint the entire cockpit by hand with Vallejo acryllic paints. But in hindsight, using Goblin Green for a cockpit might not have been the best choice. I had plenty of Kawasaki green lacquer, which would have looked much better.
![control panels](/images/plamo/showcase/military-airplanes/tachikawa-ki-55-trainer/20250710_214643)
![goblin green cockpit colour](/images/plamo/showcase/military-airplanes/tachikawa-ki-55-trainer/20250710_232652)
![cockpit](/images/plamo/showcase/military-airplanes/tachikawa-ki-55-trainer/20250715_220401)
I sanded off the primer from the sides, so that I can cement these together in a later stage.
![sides sanded](/images/plamo/showcase/military-airplanes/tachikawa-ki-55-trainer/20250715_221349)
### Puttied wings to fuselage
Now I wanted to connect the wings to the fuselage of the airplane. I puttied all the seams and sanded these down. Then I noticed that some of the panel lines did not line up. So I puttied up some lines and scribed new ones that were aligned. The cockpit was also masked.
![puttied wings to fuselage top](/images/plamo/showcase/military-airplanes/tachikawa-ki-55-trainer/20250716_231630)
![puttied wings to fuselage bottom](/images/plamo/showcase/military-airplanes/tachikawa-ki-55-trainer/20250716_231654)
I used scribing tape and a scribing chisel from Sujiborido I bought at the hobby show in Shizuoka in 2025.
![scribed lines in side 1](/images/plamo/showcase/military-airplanes/tachikawa-ki-55-trainer/20250717_221727)
![scribed lines in side 2](/images/plamo/showcase/military-airplanes/tachikawa-ki-55-trainer/20250717_225553)
### Colours
![model in primer](/images/plamo/showcase/military-airplanes/tachikawa-ki-55-trainer/20250720_221811)
The colour of the aircraft is always a difficult topic to get right. While the actual aircraft in Thailand looks very yellow, the box art of this kit looks slightly more orange. I decided to try the Mr. Color C-109 Character Yellow from Mr. Hobby, which actually looks like the colour used on the box art. This colour I liked a lot, so I sticked with it.
![model in first colour](/images/plamo/showcase/military-airplanes/tachikawa-ki-55-trainer/20250721_195653)
I use these dropper bottles to mix the lacquer with leveling thinner, which have really speed up my airbrushing process. I drop a little metal ball in them to make sure I can easily agitate the paint to mix it later.
![model in first colour bottle](/images/plamo/showcase/military-airplanes/tachikawa-ki-55-trainer/20250721_195715)
![other parts airbrushed](/images/plamo/showcase/military-airplanes/tachikawa-ki-55-trainer/20250726_001610)
These are the main laqcuer colours I used for the model. I read on Wikipedia that this aircraft had "2-bladed wooden propeller", so I decided to give the propellor a brown colour. The white stripes were just my own addition.
![main colours](/images/plamo/showcase/military-airplanes/tachikawa-ki-55-trainer/20250726_001719)
### Panel lines
I used Tamiya panel line accent color (brown) to fill in the lines. On the right you can see some filled lines and on the left some that were not yet filled. Its a pretty fun part of the process. After all the scribing of all those lines, seeing the panel liner flow so easily through is very satisfying.
![panel liner](/images/plamo/showcase/military-airplanes/tachikawa-ki-55-trainer/20250726_110435)
### Cowling
The cowling that covers the engine had a problem. The back is open, so if you would look a the airplane from behind, you could see some gaps on both sides. I used bread clips to fill in the holes on the sides, which solved that problem.
![cowling](/images/plamo/showcase/military-airplanes/tachikawa-ki-55-trainer/20250726_185431)
![cowling attached](/images/plamo/showcase/military-airplanes/tachikawa-ki-55-trainer/20250726_192744)
### Decals
Luckily, the decals were in good shape. I read that especially the red hinomaru roundels might be susceptible to tear. But after letting hem soak long enough in water, the decals were easily applied. It is challenging to make sure they are applied symmerically.
There is the kanji character 大 on the rudder, and the katakana character ホ on the cowling. The black character 大 with white edges seems to be the symbol of the **Tachiarai Flying School**, which was in Fukuoka. According to this source: [bookmice.net](http://www.bookmice.net/darkchilde/japan/war302.html), this book: "Nakajima Ki.43 Hayabusa I-III", had this symbol listed as such on the additional colour sheet with unit insignia. It is the only source I could find for now. I also bought this book at [Flashie](https://www.flashie.nl/), but it had a different additional colour sheet. Though my book is no.13, which came with a colour sheet labeled also no.13, the source book is no.15 and its colour sheet is labeled as no.10 there.
The ホ character likely just serves as a designation to distinguish it from other aircraft of the same type. The other available characters on the decal sheet are い and へ.
* ISBN: 9780850450224
![decals](/images/plamo/showcase/military-airplanes/tachikawa-ki-55-trainer/20250727_145512)
The tyres of the wheels were airbrushed, the rest painted with acryllic paints and washes.
![wheels](/images/plamo/showcase/military-airplanes/tachikawa-ki-55-trainer/20250727_165434)
![model ready with decals](/images/plamo/showcase/military-airplanes/tachikawa-ki-55-trainer/20250727_173708)
### Preparing the base
Next a little base to put the model on. I thought the symbol on the Japanese flag of the rising sun would look nice. I think I saw something like this before somewhere at a model exhibition. I got several of these mirrors from the second-hand store.
I thought it would make sense to start with the circle. I used a sake cup I got as a gift from a sake brewer in Ōgaki as the base for the hole. Then primed it and airbrushed with Tamiya LP-7 pure red lacquer.
But, a mirror has a very smooth surface, to which paint will have a hard time to attach to. It can chip off easily.
![cut round hole for sun](/images/plamo/showcase/military-airplanes/tachikawa-ki-55-trainer/20250726_172300)
Next I wanted to make the lines. But by trying to align the lines with individual lines of masking tape proved pretty difficult. I thought this would not line up properly, so I abandoned this method.
![base masking failed attempt](/images/plamo/showcase/military-airplanes/tachikawa-ki-55-trainer/20250731_220221)
I printed the flag on a paper and then used that as a stencil to cut out from lined up masking tape.
![base masking stencil](/images/plamo/showcase/military-airplanes/tachikawa-ki-55-trainer/20250802_002045)
To make it easier to apply to the mirror, I cut it in 4 parts.
![base masking stencil parts](/images/plamo/showcase/military-airplanes/tachikawa-ki-55-trainer/20250802_160228)
![base masking ready](/images/plamo/showcase/military-airplanes/tachikawa-ki-55-trainer/20250802_163745)
And then airbrushed the rest also with Tamiya LP-7 pure red.
![base masking airbrushed](/images/plamo/showcase/military-airplanes/tachikawa-ki-55-trainer/20250803_171119)
### The completed model
After removing all the masking tape, the base looked nice. Not perfect, but I was happy with it. Unlike the canopy, which sadly seemed to have a kind of residue on the inside of it.
I also added some weathering to beat up the plane with oil paint and a Tamiya weathering set.
![completed model side 1](/images/plamo/showcase/military-airplanes/tachikawa-ki-55-trainer/20250803_175126)
![completed model top view](/images/plamo/showcase/military-airplanes/tachikawa-ki-55-trainer/20250803_175219)
![completed model side 2](/images/plamo/showcase/military-airplanes/tachikawa-ki-55-trainer/20250803_175244)
I do not know what caused this, because I did put masking tape on the inside of the entire canopy. I fear that it is glue that caused these smudges. I used CA (Cyano Acrylate) glue to stick the canopy to the fuselage and it might be vapors of the glue that slightly melted the plastic of the canopy, causing these smudges.
![completed model canopy 1](/images/plamo/showcase/military-airplanes/tachikawa-ki-55-trainer/20250803_175301)
![completed model canopy 2](/images/plamo/showcase/military-airplanes/tachikawa-ki-55-trainer/20250803_175313)
![completed model bottom](/images/plamo/showcase/military-airplanes/tachikawa-ki-55-trainer/20250803_175354)
![completed model side 3](/images/plamo/showcase/military-airplanes/tachikawa-ki-55-trainer/20250803_175443)
## The flaws
Like I mentioned, my work contains flaws. They serve as learning moments, in order to improve the next model. Maybe you will find it helpful to see my mistakes.
I did not fully manage to hide the recessed holes. This is a matter of checking after priming the model. After priming, just sand the primer off and add putty again. Then add primer again. Repeat until completely smooth.
Just use Kawasaki green for the interior of the cockpit. I thought it would be okay to just use my "Goblin Green" Vallejo acryllic paint, because I thought it would not matter so much. In hindsight, spraypainting a nice military green for the cockpit, would have been much better.
I cut off parts of the front window of the canopy, because I did not pay attention. The canopy also had gotten smudges on the inside.
Sometimes my airbrush "spat" out the paint, which results into some tiny, but visible, droplets on the coat of paint.
Have you seen the tail wheel? Neither have I. Probably it got lost somewhere in my garage where my spray booth is...
There is a glue fingerprint on the left wing, because I had some cement on my finger and picked up the plane.
And then there are some imperfections on the mirror paint shape, with some parts chipped off.
Finally, I wanted to have the joy of removing the masking tape from the canopy as the very final step in making this model. Don't do this. Because I noticed my mistake, after glueing it to the fuselage, which means its is very difficult to correct the problem of the smudges on the inside of the canopy...
Nevertheless, this was a fun model to work on, I hope I can learn from this mistakes to make my next model much better!
### External links & sources
* [Wikipedia - Ki-55](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tachikawa_Ki-55)
* [Wikipedia - Ki-36](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tachikawa_Ki-36)
* [Wikipedia - Japanese military aircraft designation systems](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Japanese_military_aircraft_designation_systems)
* [Wikipedia - Tachikawa Aircraft Company](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tachikawa_Aircraft_Company)
* [Wikipedia - Royal Thai Air Force Museum](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Royal_Thai_Air_Force_Museum)
* [Wikipedia - Military Museum of the Chinese People's Revolution](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Military_Museum_of_the_Chinese_People%27s_Revolution)
* [Wikipedia - China Aviation Museum](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/China_Aviation_Museum)
* [Wikipedia - Fujimi Mokei](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fujimi_Mokei)
* [Scalemates - Ki-55](https://www.scalemates.com/kits/fujimi-7a-a1-tachikawa-ki-55--649477)
* [AirHistory.net - Beijing / Military Museum](https://www.airhistory.net/photo/184974/103)
* [warbirdswalkaround - Ki-55](https://warbirdswalkaround.wixsite.com/warbirds/single-post/2017/12/27/Interwar-Rarity-Tachikawa-Ki-55)
* [bookmice.net - Nakajima Ki.43 Hayabusa I-III, unit insignia](http://www.bookmice.net/darkchilde/japan/war302.html)
Others who have built this model:
* [Modeling Madness - Ki-55 by Scott van Aken](https://modelingmadness.com/scott/axis/j/jaaf/ki55.htm)
* [J-Aircraft - Ki-36 & Ki-55 gallery](https://j-aircraft.com/gallery/army/ki-36-55_gallery.htm)
* [Aviation of Japan - Ki-55 in 1/48 Scale by Harvey Low](http://www.aviationofjapan.com/2025/05/ki-55-in-148-scale-by-harvey-low.html)

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logosub: "Plamo"
language: "en"
title: "MiG-21F-13"
page: "model-kits/airplanes/military/mig-21f-13"
model_name: "Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-21F-13 interceptor"
date: "1990-01-01"
status: "Still in box"
price: "€10,00*"
scale: "1/48"
number: "82191"
release: "2025"
manufacturer: "Eduard"
purchase_date: "2025-10-18"
purchase_store: "SMC Tombola"
purchase_venue: "SMC (Scale Model Challenge) 2025"
purchase_location: "Veldhoven, Netherlands"
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The MiG 21F 13 interceptor.
I won this kit at the tombola at SMC in 2025. This model was brand new, not even released by the time I won it. Probably came directly from Eduard.

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logosub: "Plamo"
language: "en"
title: "Spitfire"
page: "model-kits/airplanes/military/spitfire-mk-ix"
model_name: "Spitfire mark IX"
date: "1990-01-01"
status: "Still in box"
price: "€30,00"
scale: "1/48"
number: "2804"
release: "2024"
manufacturer: "Italeri"
purchase_date: "2025-03-28"
purchase_store: "Bevrijdende Vleugels museumwinkeltje"
purchase_venue: "Bevrijdende Vleugels Museum"
purchase_location: "Son, Netherlands"
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The Spitfire mark IX.

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logosub: "Plamo"
language: "en"
title: "Curtiss R3C-0"
page: "model-kits/airplanes/porco-rosso-curtiss-r3c-0"
model_name: "Donald Curtis' Curtiss R3C-0 Fighter Seaplane"
date: "1990-01-01"
status: "Still in box"
price: "¥3850"
series: "Ghibli, Porco Rosso"
scale: "1/48"
number: "FG2"
release: "2006"
manufacturer: "Finemolds"
purchase_date: "2025-05-17"
purchase_store: "Kanariya"
purchase_venue: ""
purchase_location: "Shizuoka, Japan"
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A beautiful kit of Donald Curtis' Curtiss R3C-0 Fighter Seaplane.

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logosub: "Plamo"
language: "en"
title: "Bulma's Variable No. 19 Motorcycle"
page: "model-kits/dragonball/bulmas-variable-no19-motorcycle"
model_name: "Bulma's Variable No. 19 Motorcycle"
date: "1990-01-01"
status: "Still in box"
price: "€64,99"
series: "Dragonball"
scale: "No scale"
number: "5055335"
release: "2018"
manufacturer: "Bandai Spirits"
purchase_date: "2025-11-01"
purchase_store: "Geeks Heaven"
purchase_venue: "Internet"
purchase_location: ""
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This is Bulma's Variable No. 19 Motorcycle.

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logosub: "Plamo"
language: "en"
title: "Lunch's One-wheel motorcycle"
page: "model-kits/dragonball/lunch-one-wheel-motorcycle"
model_name: "Vol 3. Lunch's One-wheel motorcycle"
date: "1990-01-01"
status: "Still in box"
price: "€10,99"
series: "Dragonball"
scale: "No scale"
number: "0216394"
release: "2017"
manufacturer: "Bandai"
purchase_date: "2025-10-26"
purchase_store: "TF Robots"
purchase_venue: "Internet"
purchase_location: "Bladel, Netherlands"
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This is Lunch's One-wheel motorcycle.

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logosub: "Plamo"
language: "en"
title: "Son Gokou's Jet Buggy"
page: "model-kits/dragonball/son-gokou-jet-buggy"
model_name: "Vol 4. Son Gokou's Jet Buggy"
date: "1990-01-01"
status: "Still in box"
price: "€10,99"
series: "Dragonball"
scale: "No scale"
number: "0216401"
release: "2017"
manufacturer: "Bandai"
purchase_date: "2025-10-26"
purchase_store: "TF Robots"
purchase_venue: "Internet"
purchase_location: "Bladel, Netherlands"
---
This is Son Gokou's Jet Buggy.

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logosub: "Plamo"
language: "en"
title: "Lunamaria Hawke"
page: "model-kits/figures/lunamaria-hawke"
model_name: "Lunamaria Hawke"
date: "1990-01-01"
status: "Still in box"
price: "€44,99"
series: "Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Destiny"
scale: "1/12"
number: "5066703"
release: "2024"
manufacturer: "Bandai Spirits"
purchase_date: "2025-11-02"
purchase_store: "Mecha Universe"
purchase_venue: "Internet"
purchase_location: "Barcelona, Spain"
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A figure of Lunamaria Hawke.

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---
logosub: "Plamo"
language: "en"
title: "Miorine Rembran"
page: "model-kits/figures/miorine-rembran"
model_name: "Miorine Rembran"
date: "1990-01-01"
status: "Still in box"
price: "€39,99"
series: "Mobile Suit Gundam the Witch from Mercury"
scale: "1/12"
number: "5064009"
release: "2022"
manufacturer: "Bandai Spirits"
purchase_date: "2025-09-06"
purchase_store: "Meijer en Blessing"
purchase_venue: "Internet"
purchase_location: "Rotterdam, Netherlands"
---
A figure of Miorine Rembran.

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---
logosub: "Plamo"
language: "en"
title: "Suletta Mercury"
page: "model-kits/figures/suletta-mercury"
model_name: "Suletta Mercury"
date: "1990-01-01"
status: "Still in box"
price: "€42,99"
series: "Mobile Suit Gundam the Witch from Mercury"
scale: "1/12"
number: "5064004"
release: "2022"
manufacturer: "Bandai Spirits"
purchase_date: "2025-09-06"
purchase_store: "Meijer en Blessing"
purchase_venue: "Internet"
purchase_location: "Rotterdam, Netherlands"
---
A figure of Suletta Mercury.

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---
logosub: "Plamo"
language: "en"
title: "GAT-X370 Raider Gundam"
page: "model-kits/gundam/fm/raider-gundam"
model_name: "GAT-X370 Raider Gundam"
date: "1990-01-01"
status: "Built"
price: "€0,00"
series: "Mobile Suit Gundam SEED"
scale: "1/100"
number: "5063349"
release: "2022"
manufacturer: "Bandai Spirits"
purchase_date: "2024-08-14"
---
The GAT-X370 Raider Gundam.
This was a gift from my friends!

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---
logosub: "Plamo"
language: "en"
title: "XVX-016 Gundam Aerial"
page: "model-kits/gundam/fm/aerial"
model_name: "XVX-016 Gundam Aerial"
date: "1990-01-01"
status: "Still in box"
price: "€45,99"
series: "Mobile Suit Gundam the Witch from Mercury"
scale: "1/100"
number: "5065090"
release: "2023"
manufacturer: "Bandai Spirits"
purchase_date: "2025-04-28"
purchase_store: "Player2 Gamestore"
purchase_venue: "Internet"
purchase_location: "Uden, Netherlands"
---
The XVX-016 Gundam Aerial.

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---
logosub: "Plamo"
language: "en"
title: "AGX-04 Gerbera Tetra"
page: "model-kits/gundam/hg/gerbera-tetra"
model_name: "AGX-04 Gerbera Tetra"
date: "1990-01-01"
status: "Still in box"
price: "€29,92"
series: "Mobile Suit Gundam 0083: Stardust Memory"
scale: "1/144"
number: "5055886"
release: "2019"
manufacturer: "Bandai Spirits"
purchase_date: "2024-11-27"
purchase_store: "La Cité des Nuages"
purchase_venue: "Internet"
purchase_location: "Waterloo, Belgie"
---
The AGX-04 Gerbera Tetra.

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---
logosub: "Plamo"
language: "en"
title: "AMS-129M Zee Zulu"
page: "model-kits/gundam/hg/zee-zulu"
model_name: "AMS-129M Zee Zulu"
date: "1990-01-01"
status: "Built"
price: "¥?"
series: "Mobile Suit Gundam Unicorn"
scale: "1/144"
number: "0171631"
release: "2011"
manufacturer: "Bandai"
purchase_date: "??"
purchase_store: "??"
purchase_location: "Japan"
---
The AMS-129M Zee Zulu.
The first Plamo kit of the Gundam series I bought.

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---
logosub: "Plamo"
language: "en"
title: "AMX-104 R-Jarja"
page: "model-kits/gundam/hg/r-jarja"
model_name: "AMX-104 R-Jarja"
date: "1990-01-01"
status: "Still in box"
price: "€22,99"
series: "Mobile Suit Gundam ZZ"
scale: "1/144"
number: "5055716"
release: "2019"
manufacturer: "Bandai Spirits"
purchase_date: "2025-03-10"
purchase_store: "Geeks Heaven"
purchase_venue: "Internet"
---
The AMX-104 R-Jarja.

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---
logosub: "Plamo"
language: "en"
title: "MSJ-121 Demi Trainer"
page: "model-kits/gundam/hg/demi-trainer"
model_name: "MSJ-121 Demi Trainer"
date: "1990-01-01"
status: "Built"
price: "€15,99"
series: "Mobile Suit Gundam the Witch from Mercury"
scale: "1/144"
number: "5063356"
release: "2022"
manufacturer: "Bandai Spirits"
purchase_date: "2025-08-25"
purchase_store: "Player2 Gamestore"
purchase_venue: "Internet"
purchase_location: "Uden, Netherlands"
---
The MSJ-121 Demi Trainer.

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---
logosub: "Plamo"
language: "en"
title: "Guel's Dilanza"
page: "model-kits/gundam/hg/dilanza-guel"
model_name: "Guel's Dilanza"
date: "1990-01-01"
status: "Still in box"
price: "€22,99"
series: "Mobile Suit Gundam the Witch from Mercury"
scale: "1/144"
number: "5063341"
release: "2022"
manufacturer: "Bandai Spirits"
purchase_date: "2025-09-06"
purchase_store: "Meijer en Blessing"
purchase_venue: "Internet"
purchase_location: "Rotterdam, Netherlands"
---
Guel's Dilanza.

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---
logosub: "Plamo"
language: "en"
title: "MD-0031 Dilanza"
page: "model-kits/gundam/hg/dilanza-lauda"
model_name: "MD-0031 Dilanza"
date: "1990-01-01"
status: "Still in box"
price: "€19,99"
series: "Mobile Suit Gundam the Witch from Mercury"
scale: "1/144"
number: "5063348"
release: "2022"
manufacturer: "Bandai Spirits"
purchase_date: "2025-08-25"
purchase_store: "Player2 Gamestore"
purchase_venue: "Internet"
purchase_location: "Uden, Netherlands"
---
Lauda's Dilanza.

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---
logosub: "Plamo"
language: "en"
title: "ZGMF-1027M Duel Blitz Gundam"
page: "model-kits/gundam/hg/duel-blitz"
model_name: "ZGMF-1027M Duel Blitz Gundam"
date: "1990-01-01"
status: "Still in box"
price: "€32,99"
series: "Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Freedom"
scale: "1/144"
number: "5066700"
release: "2024"
manufacturer: "Bandai Spirits"
purchase_date: "2025-03-10"
purchase_store: "Player2 Gamestore"
purchase_venue: "Internet"
purchase_location: "Uden, Netherlands"
---
The ZGMF-1027M Duel Blitz Gundam.

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---
logosub: "Plamo"
language: "en"
title: "F/D-19 Zowort"
page: "model-kits/gundam/hg/zowort"
model_name: "F/D-19 Zowort"
date: "1990-01-01"
status: "Still in box"
price: "€23,99"
series: "Mobile Suit Gundam the Witch from Mercury"
scale: "1/144"
number: "5065020"
release: "2023"
manufacturer: "Bandai Spirits"
purchase_date: "2024-09-11"
purchase_store: "Gameforce"
purchase_venue: "Winkel"
purchase_location: "Eindhoven, Netherlands"
---
The F/D-19 Zowort.

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---
logosub: "Plamo"
language: "jp"
title: "RX-110 ガブスレイ"
page: "model-kits/gundam/hg/gabthley"
model_name: "RX-110 ガブスレイ"
date: "2025-12-26"
status: "完成"
price: "€17,99"
series: "機動戦士Ζガンダム"
scale: "1/144"
number: "5060395"
release: "2020"
manufacturer: "バンダイスピリッツ"
purchase_date: "2025-03-10"
purchase_store: "Geeks Heaven"
purchase_venue: "インターネット"
---
これは RX-110 ガブスレイです。
<figure class="text-center">
<picture class="d-flex justify-content-center">
<source
media="(max-width: 510px)"
srcset="/images/plamo/model-kits/gundam/hg/gabthley/20251020-box-contents-w240.webp"
/>
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media="(max-width: 850px)"
srcset="/images/plamo/model-kits/gundam/hg/gabthley/20251020-box-contents-w480.webp"
/>
<img
src="/images/plamo/model-kits/gundam/hg/gabthley/20251020-box-contents-w800.webp"
alt="box and contents"
class="img-fluid"
/>
</picture>
<figcaption class="figure-caption mt-2">
<a href="/images/plamo/model-kits/gundam/hg/gabthley/20251020-box-contents-w800.webp">
2025-10-20 - Gabthley box and contents.
</a>
</figcaption>
</figure>

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---
logosub: "Plamo"
language: "en"
title: "Gundam Lfrith"
page: "model-kits/gundam/hg/lfrith"
model_name: "Gundam Lfrith"
date: "1990-01-01"
status: "Still in box"
price: "€19,99"
series: "Mobile Suit Gundam the Witch from Mercury"
scale: "1/144"
number: "5062944"
release: "2022"
manufacturer: "Bandai Spirits"
purchase_date: "2025-04-28"
purchase_store: Player2 Gamestore
purchase_venue: "Internet"
purchase_location: "Uden, Netherlands"
---
The Gundam Lfrith.

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---
logosub: "Plamo"
language: "en"
title: "Kawasaki Zaku II"
page: "model-kits/gundam/hg/kawasaki-zaku-ii"
model_name: "MS-06 Zaku II"
date: "2025-05-02"
status: "Complete"
price: "€21,99"
series: "Mobile Suit Gundam"
scale: "1/144"
number: "5061545"
release: "2021"
manufacturer: "Bandai Spirits"
purchase_date: "2024-09-11"
purchase_store: "Gameforce"
purchase_location: "Eindhoven, Netherlands"
---
My first completed model, a Bandai Zaku II.
Named after the army green colour, used for Second World War [Kawasaki airplanes](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kawasaki_Aerospace_Company).
Paints used:
* Primer: Mr. Surfacer 1000
* Main colour: Mr. Color 130 - Kawasaki Green
* Tubes: Mr. Color 60 - Gray
* Torso, hands, knees: Tamiya LP-61 Metallic Gray
* Rifle, thrusters: Mr. Color 28 Steel
---
2024-12-22
![just assembled zaku 2](/images/plamo/showcase/gundam/kawasaki-zaku-ii/20241222_220038)
2025-03-20
I used sprue goo/glue and cut plastic [bread clips](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bread_clip) to close the seams and holes on the legs.
![sprue goo legs](/images/plamo/showcase/gundam/kawasaki-zaku-ii/20250320_130226)
I also added some additional scribed lines to the arms, torso and spikes. Filled some empty parts of the skirt. The underside of the ammonition drum filled with bread clips and cut a hole in the backpack to place a mesh for some extra detail.
![customizations](/images/plamo/showcase/gundam/kawasaki-zaku-ii/20250320-customizations)
2025-03-21
All parts ready and primed with Mr. Surfacer 1000.
![parts in primer](/images/plamo/showcase/gundam/kawasaki-zaku-ii/20250321)
2025-04-02
Parts airbrushed with lacquer colours.
![parts in lacquer](/images/plamo/showcase/gundam/kawasaki-zaku-ii/20250402)
2025-04-11
Masking tape used to cover parts when airbrushing. By closing the outer plates with sprue glue, I had no way to separate these leg parts anymore. But Tamiya masking tape works well here.
![parts with masking tape](/images/plamo/showcase/gundam/kawasaki-zaku-ii/20250411)
2025-04-14
The front and back view of the Zaku II figure, with some decals applied.
I added a little plastic pink diamond for its mono-eye, which will be revealed later.
![front and back view of figure](/images/plamo/showcase/gundam/kawasaki-zaku-ii/20250414-front-back)
Applied a little weathering with oil paint and mixing medium for some greasy streaks. It takes several layers and the oil paint dries slowly.
![weathering](/images/plamo/showcase/gundam/kawasaki-zaku-ii/20250414-weathering)
2025-04-23
With the kit finished, I wanted to try and build a base for it.
![creating the base 1](/images/plamo/showcase/gundam/kawasaki-zaku-ii/20250423-base)
2025-04-29
![creating the base 2](/images/plamo/showcase/gundam/kawasaki-zaku-ii/20250429-base)
2025-05-01
The tree is a 1/150 scale (N-Gauge for trains) Kuromatsu tree, made by Tomytec.
![creating the base 3](/images/plamo/showcase/gundam/kawasaki-zaku-ii/20250501-base)
2025-05-02
One day later, the figure is displayed at AnimeCon 2025. As you can see, there is frosting on the asphalt base, caused by improper use of varnish. The Zaku itself also has gotten a layer of orange peel looking coating.
![display at animecon 1](/images/plamo/showcase/gundam/kawasaki-zaku-ii/20250502-animecon-1)
I was there as part of the SIG Plamo (Special Interest Group Plastic Models) group! Can you find the Kawasaki Zaku among these amazing models and figures made by the group?
![display at animecon 2](/images/plamo/showcase/gundam/kawasaki-zaku-ii/20250502-animecon-2)
Here are some final photographs of the completed figure, already gathering some dust.
![final figure 1](/images/plamo/showcase/gundam/kawasaki-zaku-ii/20250606-final-1)
![final figure 2](/images/plamo/showcase/gundam/kawasaki-zaku-ii/20250606-final-2)
This round decal is an image of the [131 squadron](https://www.defensie.nl/onderwerpen/emblemen/emblemen-koninklijke-luchtmacht/131-squadron) of the Royal Dutch Airforce.
![final figure 3](/images/plamo/showcase/gundam/kawasaki-zaku-ii/20250606-final-3)
![final figure 4](/images/plamo/showcase/gundam/kawasaki-zaku-ii/20250606-final-4)

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---
logosub: "Plamo"
language: "en"
title: "MSM-04G Juaggu"
page: "model-kits/gundam/hg/juaggu"
model_name: "MSM-04G Juaggu"
date: "1990-01-01"
status: "Still in box"
price: "€21,50"
series: "Mobile Suit Gundam Unicorn"
scale: "1/144"
number: "5060399"
release: "2020"
manufacturer: "Bandai Spirits"
purchase_date: "2025-10-18"
purchase_store: "Domino"
purchase_venue: "SMC (Scale Model Challenge) 2025"
purchase_location: "Veldhoven, Netherlands"
---
The big nose MSM-04G Juaggu.

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---
logosub: "Plamo"
language: "en"
title: "Nobell Gundam"
page: "model-kits/gundam/hg/nobell-gundam"
model_name: "Nobell Gundam"
date: "1990-01-01"
status: "Still in box"
price: "€22,99"
series: "Mobile Fighter G Gundam"
scale: "1/144"
number: "5055720"
release: "2019"
manufacturer: "Bandai Spirits"
purchase_date: "2025-10-18"
purchase_store: "Geeks Heaven"
purchase_venue: "Internet"
---
The sassy Nobell Gundam.
HG Future Century GF13-050NSW Nobell Gundam, Neo Sweden Mobile Fighter

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---
logosub: "Plamo"
language: "en"
title: "Black Knight"
page: "model-kits/gundam/hg/black-knight-shi-ve-a"
model_name: "NOG-M1A1 Black Knight Squad Shi-ve.A"
date: "1990-01-01"
status: "Still in box"
price: "€29,99"
series: "Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Freedom"
scale: "1/144"
number: "5066295"
release: "2024"
manufacturer: "Bandai Spirits"
purchase_date: "2025-09-13"
purchase_store: "Side7"
purchase_venue: "Internet"
purchase_location: "Alphen aan de Rijn, Netherlands"
---
The NOG-M1A1 Black Knight Squad Shi-ve.A.

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---
logosub: "Plamo"
language: "en"
title: "NRX-055 Baund Doc"
page: "model-kits/gundam/hg/baund-doc"
model_name: "NRX-055 Baund Doc"
date: "1990-01-01"
status: "Still in box"
price: "€44,99"
series: "Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam"
scale: "1/144"
number: "5058822"
release: "2020"
manufacturer: "Bandai Spirits"
purchase_date: "2025-09-13"
purchase_store: "Side7"
purchase_venue: "Internet"
purchase_location: "Alphen aan de Rijn, Netherlands"
---
The NRX-055 Baund Doc.

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---
logosub: "Plamo"
language: "en"
title: "ORX-005 Gaplant"
page: "model-kits/gundam/hg/gaplant"
model_name: "ORX-005 Gaplant"
date: "1990-01-01"
status: "Still in box"
price: "€30,99"
series: "Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam"
scale: "1/144"
number: "5063569"
release: "2022"
manufacturer: "Bandai Spirits"
purchase_date: "2025-03-10"
purchase_store: "Geeks Heaven"
purchase_venue: "Internet"
---
The ORX-005 Gaplant.

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---
logosub: "Plamo"
language: "en"
title: "RMS-106 Hi-Zack"
page: "model-kits/gundam/hg/hi-zack"
model_name: "RMS-106 Hi-Zack"
date: "1990-01-01"
status: "Still in box"
price: "€12,99"
series: "Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam"
scale: "1/144"
number: "5057950"
release: "2019"
manufacturer: "Bandai Spirits"
purchase_date: "2025-03-10"
purchase_store: "Player2 Gamestore"
purchase_venue: "Winkel"
purchase_location: "Uden, Netherlands"
---
The RMS-106 Hi-Zack.

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---
logosub: "Plamo"
language: "en"
title: "Schwarzette"
page: "model-kits/gundam/hg/schwarzette"
model_name: "Schwarzette"
date: "1990-01-01"
status: "Still in box"
price: "€26,99"
series: "Mobile Suit Gundam the Witch from Mercury"
scale: "1/144"
number: "5065024"
release: "2023"
manufacturer: "Bandai Spirits"
purchase_date: "2025-09-06"
purchase_store: "Meijer en Blessing"
purchase_venue: "Internet"
purchase_location: "Rotterdam, Netherlands"
---
The Schwarzette.

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---
logosub: "Plamo"
language: "en"
title: "SMC Gundam"
page: "model-kits/gundam/hg/smc-2025-gundam"
model_name: "RX-178 Mk.II"
date: "2025-10-18"
status: "Complete"
price: "€10,00"
series: "Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam"
scale: "1/144"
number: "5057985"
release: "2019"
manufacturer: "Bandai Spirits"
purchase_date: "2024-10-19"
purchase_store: "Side7"
purchase_venue: "SMC (Scale Model Challenge) 2024"
purchase_location: "Veldhoven, Netherlands"
---
## About the model
![Box](/images/plamo/showcase/gundam/smc-gundam/box)
### Zeta Gundam anime
This mobile suit appears in the 1985 anime series "Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam". It is created by the Titans, a special forces group within the Earth Federation Forces created to deal with Zeon remnants following events in the 1991 OVA "Mobile Suit Gundam 0083: Stardust Memory".
![RX-178 mark 2 Titans](/images/plamo/showcase/gundam/smc-gundam/zeta-1)
The RX-178 mark II was created based of the iconic RX-78-2 and three prototypes were created. At the beginning of the series, two of these prototypes were stolen by the Anti Earth Union Group (A.E.U.G.). This faction was created to reform the corrupt Earth Federation and became focussed on fighting the Titans. The last prototype was brought to the A.E.U.G. by Emma Sheen, a defected Titans pilot.
![RX-178 mark 2 head](/images/plamo/showcase/gundam/smc-gundam/zeta-2)
Two of the prototypes were disassembled and the remaining RX-178 mk.II is repainted white and would become the primary suit used by the main character Kamille Bidan, until the Zeta Gundam is introduced. By then, the mark II will be piloted by Emma Sheen.
![RX-178 mark 2 A.E.U.G.](/images/plamo/showcase/gundam/smc-gundam/zeta-3)
## Parts preparation
I used to keep parts in plastic sandwich bags, a cheap solution to keeping parts organized. But when I was cleaning, I accidently sucked up one of the bags with the vaccuum cleaner... The plastic bag was torn and all the parts were scattered inside the cleaner's bag. Luckily I was able to retrieve all the parts, clean and fix them.
![vaccuum cleaner eaten parts](/images/plamo/showcase/gundam/smc-gundam/20241110-vaccuum)
Because keeping parts in plastic sandwich bags was not ideal, I bought a little organizer. I was also building a [HGUC Zaku II](../gundam/kawasaki-zaku-ii) at the time.
![organizer](/images/plamo/showcase/gundam/smc-gundam/20241202-organizer)
## Modifications
### Weapon
The rifle was modified, I wanted to try if I could create a more heavy looking blaster. I cut off the rear of the missle launcher and used that as the front of beam rifle and added some bars to make it a little wider. It worked out rather well, I have not seen this done before, so it looks unique to me.
![original beam rifle and missle launcher](/images/plamo/showcase/gundam/smc-gundam/20241104-weapons)
![cut weapon pieces](/images/plamo/showcase/gundam/smc-gundam/20241116-rifle-cut)
![re-assembled weapon pieces](/images/plamo/showcase/gundam/smc-gundam/20241116-rifle-assembled)
### Armour plates
For a bit more detail, I added some armour plating by cutting pieces of [bread clips](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bread_clip).
![breadclip armour pieces 1](/images/plamo/showcase/gundam/smc-gundam/20241229-breadclip-armour-1)
![breadclip armour pieces 2](/images/plamo/showcase/gundam/smc-gundam/20241229-breadclip-armour-2)
### Pilot
During my last visit to Japan I found some 1/150 scale soldiers at Seria for 100 Yen. I added one to the cockpit and two to the diorama. I had to cut away some plastic and also added a hole for another LED here as well. These little guys really help uplift the actual size of the Gundam.
![pilot](/images/plamo/showcase/gundam/smc-gundam/20250617-pilot)
### Light spots
There are several areas on the Gundam where I wanted to add small light emitting diodes. But in order to do so, I would have to make sure some parts would become transparent to let the light through.
The camera on top of its head would make a nice spot for a light. I cut a snippet off the transparent sprue and then fixed the part again with a piece of bread clip and some putty.
![cut head pieces](/images/plamo/showcase/gundam/smc-gundam/20241227-head-piece-cuts)
![head piece fixed](/images/plamo/showcase/gundam/smc-gundam/20241228-head-piece-fixed)
On its head, there is a device that looks a bit like headphones, but is actually a vulcan gun and ammo drum. I do not really understand why this weapon needed an antenna, but thought it looked more like a communications device anyway, so I extended the antenna. I also replaced the fronts with pieces of transparent plastic.
![vulcan pod antenna](/images/plamo/showcase/gundam/smc-gundam/20241215-vulcan-pod-antenna)
![vulcan pod transparent pieces](/images/plamo/showcase/gundam/smc-gundam/20241215-vulcan-pod-transparent-pieces)
On the chest there are also two cameras, but I made two mistakes here. First, I cut the slivers of transparent plastic too thin and it simply does not look nice. Second, I thought it would be a good idea to slide a rod of the sprue inside the chest to let it conduct light. But this actually diffused the light so much it was not usable and I could no longer get the rod out. It also did not line up perfectly, so it would not have worked anyway. In the end, I just put the included stickers over these parts. Maybe next time I can do better at these.
![modified chest pieces](/images/plamo/showcase/gundam/smc-gundam/20241227-chest-pieces)
The head piece allowed me to easily drill two holes for the eyes.
![drilled holes for the eyes](/images/plamo/showcase/gundam/smc-gundam/20241207-eye-holes)
### Wiring
I wanted to hide all the wiring, so I had to drill many holes and remove lots of the plastic insides to make this possible. Eventually all wires would come out through the bottom of the feet and through holes in the diorama. The thrusters on the backpack also were provided with LEDs.
![rifle wiring](/images/plamo/showcase/gundam/smc-gundam/20241228-rifle-wiring)
![vulcan pod wiring](/images/plamo/showcase/gundam/smc-gundam/20250530-vulcan-pod-wiring)
![backpack wiring](/images/plamo/showcase/gundam/smc-gundam/20250530-backpack-wiring)
![head wiring](/images/plamo/showcase/gundam/smc-gundam/20250601-head-wiring)
![joints wiring](/images/plamo/showcase/gundam/smc-gundam/20250608-joints-wiring)
![leg wiring](/images/plamo/showcase/gundam/smc-gundam/20250608-leg-wiring)
![rifle arm wiring](/images/plamo/showcase/gundam/smc-gundam/20250616-rifle-arm-wiring)
## Primer
Now that all the parts were ready, they could be primed with Mr. Surfacer. I covered the eyes with masking tape. I was also working on a [Ki-55 airplane](../military-airplanes/tachikawa-ki-55-trainer) at the time.
![primed parts](/images/plamo/showcase/gundam/smc-gundam/20250703-primed-parts)
![primed backpack](/images/plamo/showcase/gundam/smc-gundam/20250706-primed-backpack)
![primed head](/images/plamo/showcase/gundam/smc-gundam/20250706-primed-head)
The masking tape I put over the eyes had to be protected further, so I put a piece of paper over it an taped it further with Tamiya masking tape. In hindsight, it might have been easier to just paint the transparent parts around the eyes with acylic paint and a paint brush instead of using the airbrush.
![masked head](/images/plamo/showcase/gundam/smc-gundam/20250809-masked-head)
## Paint
### Colour scheme
I didn't want to use the original Titans colour scheme, though the original dark colours did look very cool. Instead I browsed other colour schemes for Gundams and see what I would like. I really liked the **ZGMF-1027M Duel Blitz Gundam** and the **RAG-79-G1 Gundam Marine Type** schemes, so I tried a blue with orange scheme, using Mr. Color and Tamiya colours I already had.
In the end, maybe the baby blue didn't work out too well, it looks to much like a police vehicle rather than a military one. If I had used a grey for the main colour, I think it would have turned out better. I did really like the C78 Mr. Color Metal Black colour.
![main blue colour](/images/plamo/showcase/gundam/smc-gundam/20250728-main-blue-colour)
![metal colours](/images/plamo/showcase/gundam/smc-gundam/20250806-metal-colours)
![painted vents](/images/plamo/showcase/gundam/smc-gundam/20250811-vents)
I wanted to paint orange around the vents, so I masked them with Tamiya masking fluid.
![vents masking fluid](/images/plamo/showcase/gundam/smc-gundam/20250811-vents-masking-fluid)
For the orange accents I used Tamiya LP-51 orange, but I had a hard time masking the shoulders, so I used Citadel acrylic Troll Slayer orange paint to paint those parts with a brush. Also my masking fluid covered a bit too much on the vents, so I touched up those parts with acrylic paint as well.
![orange colour parts](/images/plamo/showcase/gundam/smc-gundam/20250815-orange-colour)
### Stripes
Then I prepared the parts for the white stripes. I used Tamiya LP-2 white for this. The final result was a bit messy, sometimes I get underspray where the airbrush slightly lifts the tape and cause paint to be applied on areas where I did not want to.
![masked parts](/images/plamo/showcase/gundam/smc-gundam/20250816-masked-parts)
![white stripes](/images/plamo/showcase/gundam/smc-gundam/20250820-stripes)
## Decals
I used various decals. The "Earth Alliance" ones come from Bandai's 30 Minutes Missions multi-use 3 sheet, for the Provedel figure.
The [grey parrot](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grey_parrot) on the left shoulder is a the symbol of the [322 squadron](https://www.defensie.nl/onderwerpen/emblemen/emblemen-koninklijke-luchtmacht/322-squadron) of the Dutch Royal Airforce. The parrot is named "Polley Grey" and serves as a mascot for the squadron on [F-16 Fighting Falcon](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/General_Dynamics_F-16_Fighting_Falcon) jets. The squadron's motto is: "Niet praten, maar doen." ("Don't talk, but do.").
Because this is the second completed figure from the Gundam series I made, after the [Kawasaki Zaku II](../gundam/kawasaki-zaku-ii), it gets "02" as its designated number.
![all parts](/images/plamo/showcase/gundam/smc-gundam/20250826-all-parts)
![Bandai 30 M.M. Decals](/images/plamo/showcase/gundam/smc-gundam/decals-30mm-provedel)
## Varnish
After applying the decals, I coated the entire paint with C181 Mr. Color clear coat.
![clear coat](/images/plamo/showcase/gundam/smc-gundam/20250829-clear-coat)
## Assembly
Now that all parts were painted, I could now assemble it. All wires had to be routed to the torso and then trough the waist. Then they were split up into 5 sets of wires, so that each set could go through the legs.
### Rifle arm
![assembly arm 1](/images/plamo/showcase/gundam/smc-gundam/20250830-assembly-arm-1)
![assembly arm 2](/images/plamo/showcase/gundam/smc-gundam/20250830-assembly-arm-2)
### Torso
![assembly torso 1](/images/plamo/showcase/gundam/smc-gundam/20250830-assembly-torso-1)
![assembly torso 2](/images/plamo/showcase/gundam/smc-gundam/20250830-assembly-torso-2)
### Waist
![assembly waist 1](/images/plamo/showcase/gundam/smc-gundam/20250830-assembly-waist-2)
![assembly waist 2](/images/plamo/showcase/gundam/smc-gundam/20250830-assembly-waist-1)
### Legs
![assembly leg](/images/plamo/showcase/gundam/smc-gundam/20250830-assembly-leg-1)
### Feet pistons
There were little pistons at the foot sections, I drilled some holes and added these brass rods to add a little extra detail.
![feet pistons](/images/plamo/showcase/gundam/smc-gundam/20250831-feet-pistons)
### Complete assembly
The Gundam is now completely assembled, which is always a euforic moment. Many hours of work come together to form a complete whole.
![complete assembly](/images/plamo/showcase/gundam/smc-gundam/20250831-complete-assembly)
## Diorama
Now to move on and create something for the Gundam to stand on. I am not a good diorama maker, but I have to start somewhere. I used AK's carving foam to make a beat up wall. And while this foam shapes very nicely, I had some issues with it easily chipping off. And because it is orange, it is very visible. I primed, painted and clear coated it, but it still chips upon touch. I need to investigate if I was doing something wrong with it.
![AK carving foam](/images/plamo/showcase/gundam/smc-gundam/20250905-carving-foam)
I sawed two pieces of wood, a thicker multiplex piece that would have enough space for screws and hold the electronics. And a piece of MDF, where the diorama and the model would be put on.
![wood bases](/images/plamo/showcase/gundam/smc-gundam/20250906-wood)
Some more progress on the diorama. I used a cork plate with a layer of AK's Asphalt texture to give it some a rougher look. Using white PVA glue, I added sand around the place. Slight drybrushing and using washes quickly adds depth to a simple diorama like this.
I also added a little bread clip device on the wall where some black muck come out of. There is also an unused leftover piece from a MG RX-78-2 Version Katoki kit.
![diorama progress 0](/images/plamo/showcase/gundam/smc-gundam/20250907-diorama-0)
![diorama progress 1](/images/plamo/showcase/gundam/smc-gundam/20250912-diorama-1)
![diorama progress 2](/images/plamo/showcase/gundam/smc-gundam/20250915-diorama-2)
## Electronics
I had already made a tester circuit on a breadboard to test the LEDs with a 9 volt battery, to make sure the LEDs work and give the desired effect before glueing them to the plastic parts. I added a [decoupling capacitor](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Decoupling_capacitor) to make sure the LEDs are provided with a gradual voltage increase on power up and a gradual decrease in voltage when powered down. This gives the effect that the lights do not instantly turn on and off, but fade in and out. It is also better for the LEDs I think.
![tester circuit 1](/images/plamo/showcase/gundam/smc-gundam/20241225-tester-circuit)
The actual circuit would make use of a PIR (Proximity Infrared) sensor and a 12 volt power source by using 8 AA batteries of 1,5 volt.
![tester circuit 2](/images/plamo/showcase/gundam/smc-gundam/20250921-tester-circuit-2)
As for the LEDs I used the following:
* 2 green, for the eyes.
* 1 blue, for the camera on top of its head.
* 1 pink, for the vulcan pod attached to the head.
* 4 warm white, for the thrusters on the back.
* 1 pink, for the weapon.
* 1 blue, for the cockpit.
All of these are **Miniature Wired LEDs - 0805 SMT LED**, by Adafruit. What is interesting about these, is that despite the colours, they all have a forward voltage of 3.2V and a current limit of 20mA specified, which makes it easy for me to combine them in series.
Now that I knew what I wanted, I could use a small [perfboard](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Perfboard) and solder some connectors to it. Those green and blue connectors are called terminal blocks and are ideal for connecting wires. I bought those at the [ModelSpoorBeurs](https://www.msvw.nl/) event in Weert from a stand called [modelbouwled.nl](https://modelbouwled.nl) in the Netherlands. This place has a lot of material related to the train hobby, including these very useful electronics. The decoupling capacitor is a Panasonic 16 volt, 2200μF capacitor. And finally a little toggle switch and a 1KΩ potentiometer in parallel to slightly alter the brightness to my liking.
![board created](/images/plamo/showcase/gundam/smc-gundam/20250927-pcb-1)
Of course this board also had to be tested with some LEDs.
![board testing](/images/plamo/showcase/gundam/smc-gundam/20250927-board-testing)
A simple way to attach the electronics is to screw them in the wood. If I want to re-use these parts for a new model, I can easily take it apart.
![electronics on the wooden board](/images/plamo/showcase/gundam/smc-gundam/20250929-electronics-attached)
Those larger screws in the corners and middle of the wooden board are to balance the diorama on top. This is very convenient, as you can just screw it in deeper to make adjustments.
![diorama on top](/images/plamo/showcase/gundam/smc-gundam/20250929-diorama-on-top)
## Frame
To hide the electronics, I cut some plastic pieces from Evergreen Scale Models plate with a Tamiya Scriber. To prepare them for airbrushing, it helps to cement some pieces of sprue on the back, so that they can be easily clipped. The backsides will not be visible later.
![evergreen scale models frame plates](/images/plamo/showcase/gundam/smc-gundam/20251001-frame-plates)
![frame plates preparation](/images/plamo/showcase/gundam/smc-gundam/20251004-frame-preparation)
![frame airbrushed](/images/plamo/showcase/gundam/smc-gundam/20251005-frame-airbrushed)
With the frame painted, it could now be attached to the wooden board. I used CA glue for this, along with some hot glue. Though I am not sure how effective the hot glue will hold hold it to the wood, it might just help a bit. I did score the plastic with a knife before attaching, basically adding lots of deep scratches. This helps the CA glue to grip a little more onto the plastic. It turned out pretty sturdy, so I think this worked well. I did not use the two smaller plates, it was easier to remove the top diorama this way and it made it less noticable that the lowest wood piece was not symmetrical.
![frame glued](/images/plamo/showcase/gundam/smc-gundam/20251005-frame-glued)
![box complete](/images/plamo/showcase/gundam/smc-gundam/20251006-box-complete)
## Completing the model
With the box complete, I could now attach the Gundam to it and connect the wires underneath. It turned out the wires for the rifle were just too short, so I extended those by soldering additional wire and sealing it with a heatshrink.
![model complete](/images/plamo/showcase/gundam/smc-gundam/20251006-model-complete)
![heatshrink](/images/plamo/showcase/gundam/smc-gundam/20251007-heatshrink)
I wanted to add something more to the diorama, so I created a field antenna and added some more soldiers. Especially these soldiers help add scale to the whole Gundam, because my diorama does not help. The wall is huge, so at least now it is easier to get an impression of the scale.
![antenna](/images/plamo/showcase/gundam/smc-gundam/20251010-antenna)
![soldiers](/images/plamo/showcase/gundam/smc-gundam/20251012-soldiers)
And another moment of euforia, is to finally see all those LED's turn on, to see my work paid off in the end. Although, those warm-white LED's give it a bit of a desk lamp feeling, I think I should have used orange there instead.
![Gundam, power on!](/images/plamo/showcase/gundam/smc-gundam/20251007-gundam-power-on)
![desk lamp included](/images/plamo/showcase/gundam/smc-gundam/back)
## Scale Model Challenge 2025

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The ZGMF-X56S Force Impulse Gundam.

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model_name: "ZGMF-1000/A1 Gunner Zaku Warrior - Lunamaria Hawke Custom"
date: "1990-01-01"
status: "Still in box"
price: "€49,99"
series: "Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Destiny"
scale: "1/100"
number: "5058184"
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purchase_date: "2024-12-31"
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The ZGMF-1000/A1 Gunner Zaku Warrior.

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title: "MS-06S Zaku II"
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model_name: "MS-06S Zaku II"
date: "1990-01-01"
status: "Messing it up with putty"
price: "€44,95"
series: "Mobile Suit Gundam"
scale: "1/100"
number: "5061581"
release: "2021"
manufacturer: "Bandai Spirits"
purchase_date: "2025-02-07"
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The MS-06S Zaku II.

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date: "1990-01-01"
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scale: "1/100"
number: "5061585"
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purchase_store: "Player2 Gamestore"
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The MS-07B Gouf.

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model_name: "MSM-04 Acguy"
date: "1990-01-01"
status: "Still in box"
price: "€63,99"
series: "Mobile Suit Gundam"
scale: "1/100"
number: "5063147"
release: "2021"
manufacturer: "Bandai Spirits"
purchase_date: "2024-12-31"
purchase_store: "Super-Hobby.com"
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The MSM-04 Acguy.

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page: "model-kits/gundam/mg/tallgeese"
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date: "1990-01-01"
status: "Still in box"
price: "€44,99"
series: "Mobile Suit Gundam Wing"
scale: "1/100"
number: "5062845"
release: "2021"
manufacturer: "Bandai Spirits"
purchase_date: "2025-03-10"
purchase_store: "Player2 Gamestore"
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The OZ-00MS Tallgeese.

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title: "RGM-96X JESTA"
page: "model-kits/gundam/mg/jesta"
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date: "1990-01-01"
status: "Still in box"
price: "€49,99"
series: "Mobile Suit Gundam Unicorn"
scale: "1/100"
number: "5063148"
release: "2021"
manufacturer: "Bandai Spirits"
purchase_date: "2025-11-02"
purchase_store: "Mecha Universe"
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The MG RGM-96X JESTA.

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date: "1990-01-01"
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price: "€64,99"
series: "Mobile Suit Gundam Unicorn"
scale: "1/100"
number: "5063511"
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manufacturer: "Bandai Spirits"
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The RGZ-95 ReZEL.

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The RX-78-2 in gundam Base colours.

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scale: "1/100"
number: "0114215"
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The RX-78-2 version Katoki.

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date: "1990-01-01"
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scale: "1/20"
number: "MK-069"
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A figure of the Raccoon S.A.F.S. type R Maschinen Krieger.

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price: "€22,99"
series: "30 Minute Missions"
scale: "1/12"
number: "5067416"
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The Acerby Type-D.

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status: "Still in box"
price: "€36,90"
series: "Kyōkai Senki, Amaim Warrior at the Borderline"
scale: "1/72"
number: "5066290"
release: "2024"
manufacturer: "Bandai Spirits"
purchase_date: "2024-12-31"
purchase_store: "Super-Hobby.com"
purchase_venue: "Internet"
purchase_location: "Poland"
---
The Aaronrhino Grady Exclusive.

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---
logosub: "Plamo"
language: "en"
title: "Riesen-Panzer III"
page: "model-kits/other-mecha/riesen-panzer-3"
model_name: "German Rs.Pz III Ausf.B"
date: "1990-01-01"
status: "Still in box"
price: "¥4400"
series: "Kampf Riesen Mars 1941/1945"
scale: "1/35"
number: "MIM-015-DY"
release: "2022"
manufacturer: "Cavico"
purchase_date: "2025-05-13"
purchase_store: Small Worlds Museum store
purchase_venue: "Small Worlds Miniature Museum"
purchase_location: "Ariake district, Kōtō ward, Tokyo, Japan"
---
The Riesen-Panzer III.

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---
logosub: "Plamo"
language: "en"
title: "Arcee"
page: "model-kits/other-mecha/transformers/arcee"
model_name: "Arcee"
date: "1990-01-01"
status: "Still in box"
price: "€99,99"
series: "Transformers"
scale: "No scale"
number: "4897054514319"
release: "2023"
manufacturer: "Flame Toys"
purchase_date: "2025-10-21"
purchase_store: "TF Robots"
purchase_venue: "Internet"
purchase_location: "Bladel, Netherlands"
---
Arcee, a Transformers model.

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---
logosub: "Plamo"
language: "en"
title: "Ginkei"
page: "model-kits/spacecraft/ginkei"
model_name: "Ikaruga Hitekkai Ginkei"
date: "1990-01-01"
status: "Still in box"
price: "€69,99"
series: "Ikaruga"
scale: "1/144"
release: "2012"
manufacturer: "Kotobukiya"
purchase_date: "2025-11-13"
purchase_store: "Archonia"
purchase_venue: "Internet"
---
The player 2 ship from the game Ikaruga.

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logosub: "Plamo"
language: "en"
title: "Space Battleship Yamato"
page: "model-kits/spacecraft/yamato/mc-01-yamato"
model_name: "Mecha Collection No.01 Space battleship Yamato"
date: "1990-01-01"
status: "Still in box"
price: "¥1000"
series: "Space Battleship Yamato"
scale: "No scale"
number: "36041-100"
release: "1979"
manufacturer: "Bandai"
purchase_date: "2025-05-24"
purchase_store: "Mandarake"
purchase_location: "Sakae, Nagoya, Japan"
---
The classic Space Battleship Yamato.

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logosub: "Plamo"
language: "en"
title: "Desler's Gun Ship"
page: "model-kits/spacecraft/yamato/mc-29-deslers-gunship"
model_name: "Mecha Collection No.29 Desler's Gun Ship"
date: "1990-01-01"
status: "Still in box"
price: "¥600"
series: "Space Battleship Yamato"
scale: "No scale"
number: "0061265-200"
release: "2012"
manufacturer: "Bandai"
purchase_date: ""
purchase_store: "Hard off"
purchase_location: "Gifu, Japan"
---
Dessler's Gun Ship.

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logosub: "Plamo"
language: "en"
title: "Daihatsu Move"
page: "model-kits/vehicles/cars/daihatsu-move"
model_name: "Daihatsu Move CX '95/SR Turbo"
date: "1990-01-01"
status: "Still in box"
price: "€18,99"
scale: "1/24"
number: "039077"
release: "2014"
manufacturer: "Fujimi"
purchase_date: "2020-05-02"
purchase_store: "Tom`s Modelauto`s"
purchase_venue: "Internet"
purchase_location: "Purmerend, Netherlands"
---
The Daihatsu Move.

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logosub: "Plamo"
language: "en"
title: "Nissan March AK11 99"
page: "model-kits/vehicles/cars/nissan-march-ak11-99"
model_name: "Nissan March AK11 3 Door G# '99"
date: "1990-01-01"
status: "Still in box"
price: "€15,39"
scale: "1/24"
number: "03546"
release: "2003"
manufacturer: "Fujimi"
purchase_date: "2020-02-12"
purchase_store: "Tom`s Modelauto`s"
purchase_venue: "Internet"
purchase_location: "Purmerend, Netherlands"
---
The Nissan March AK11 99, I have two kits.

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logosub: "Plamo"
language: "en"
title: "Nissan March K11 93"
page: "model-kits/vehicles/cars/nissan-march-k11-93"
model_name: "Nissan March izf '93"
date: "1990-01-01"
status: "Still in box"
price: "€57,00"
scale: "1/24"
number: "03546"
release: "2003"
manufacturer: "Fujimi"
purchase_date: "2016-12-16"
purchase_store: "Ebay"
purchase_venue: "Internet"
purchase_location: "Italy"
---
The Nissan March K11 93.

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---
logosub: "Plamo"
language: "en"
title: "Spähwagen Fennek"
page: "model-kits/vehicles/military/armoured-cars/fennek"
model_name: "Spähwagen Fennek"
date: "1990-01-01"
status: "Still in box"
price: "€17,28"
scale: "1/72"
number: "03356"
release: "2024"
manufacturer: "Revell"
purchase_date: "2024-12-31"
purchase_store: "Super-Hobby.com"
purchase_venue: "Internet"
purchase_location: "Poland"
---
The SD-kfz.222 wagon.

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---
logosub: "Plamo"
language: "en"
title: "Sd.Kfz 222"
page: "model-kits/vehicles/military/armoured-cars/sd-kfz-222"
model_name: "Sd.Kfz 222 Leichter Panzerspähwagen 4x4"
date: "1990-01-01"
status: "Building"
price: "€26,00"
scale: "1/35"
number: "35270"
release: "2003"
manufacturer: "Tamiya"
purchase_date: "2024-10-19"
purchase_store: "Domino"
purchase_venue: "SMC (Scale Model Challenge) 2024"
purchase_location: "Veldhoven, Netherlands"
---
The SD-kfz.222 wagon.

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---
logosub: "Plamo"
language: "en"
title: "Honda CX500"
page: "model-kits/vehicles/motorcycles/honda-cx500"
model_name: "Honda CX500 Turbo"
date: "1990-01-01"
status: "Still in box"
price: "¥2080"
scale: "1/12"
number: "14016"
release: "2010"
manufacturer: "Tamiya"
purchase_date: "2025-05-17"
purchase_store: "Surugaya flagship store"
purchase_location: "Shizuoka, Japan"
---
The Honda CX500.

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---
logosub: "Plamo"
language: "en"
title: "Honda Dax"
page: "model-kits/vehicles/motorcycles/honda-dax"
model_name: "Honda Dax 125"
date: "1990-01-01"
status: "Still in box"
price: "¥3146"
scale: "1/12"
number: "14142"
release: "2024"
manufacturer: "Tamiya"
purchase_date: "2025-05-17"
purchase_store: "Tamiya stand"
purchase_venue: "Hobby show 2025"
purchase_location: "Shizuoka, Japan"
---
The Honda Dax.

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logosub: "Plamo"
language: "en"
title: "Lanz Bulldog"
page: "model-kits/vehicles/tractors/lanz-bulldog"
model_name: "Lanz Bulldog D8500 mod.1938"
date: "1990-01-01"
status: "Still in box"
price: "€26,50"
scale: "1/35"
number: "38024"
release: "2020"
manufacturer: "MiniArt"
purchase_date: "2024-10-19"
purchase_store: "A stand at SMC"
purchase_venue: "SMC (Scale Model Challenge) 2024"
purchase_location: "Veldhoven, Netherlands"
---
The Lanz Bulldog.

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logosub: "Plamo"
language: "en"
title: "US Army Tractor"
page: "model-kits/vehicles/tractors/us-army-tractor"
model_name: "US army Tractor VAI with Field compaction roller"
date: "1990-01-01"
status: "Still in box"
price: "€10,00*"
scale: "1/72"
number: "5391532331355"
release: "2024"
manufacturer: "Thunder Model"
purchase_date: "2025-10-18"
purchase_store: "SMC Tombola"
purchase_venue: "SMC (Scale Model Challenge) 2025"
purchase_location: "Veldhoven, Netherlands"
---
A U.S. Army tractor, which I won during the tombola at SMC 2025.

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logosub: "Plamo"
language: "en"
title: "Blue Impulse T-2"
page: "model-kits/airplanes/blue-impulse-t2"
model_name: "Blue Impulse T-2 J.A.S.D.F. Acrobatic Team"
date: "1990-01-01"
status: "Still in box"
price: "¥1100"
scale: "1/72"
number: "00335"
release: "2008"
manufacturer: "Hasegawa"
purchase_date: "2025-05-20"
purchase_store: "Museum shop Tsubasa"
purchase_venue: "Airpark JASDF Hamamatsu Air Base Museum"
purchase_location: "Hamamatsu, Japan"
---
The Blue Impulse T-2.

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logosub: "Plamo"
language: "en"
title: "A6M2 Zero"
page: "model-kits/airplanes/military/a6m2-zero-type-21"
model_name: "A6M2 Zero Type 21"
date: "1990-01-01"
status: "Still in box"
price: "€26,20"
scale: "1/48"
number: "82212"
release: "2022"
manufacturer: "Eduard"
purchase_date: "2024-10-19"
purchase_store: "Eduard"
purchase_venue: "SMC (Scale Model Challenge) 2024"
purchase_location: "Veldhoven, Netherlands"
---
The A6M2 Zero Type 21.
Profipack edition, 20% discount.

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logosub: "Plamo"
language: "en"
title: "Avia Ba-33"
page: "model-kits/airplanes/military/avia-ba-33"
model_name: "Avia Ba-33"
date: "1990-01-01"
status: "Still in box"
price: "€11,95"
scale: "1/72"
number: "AZCZ05"
release: "2009"
manufacturer: "AZmodel"
purchase_date: "2025-12-21"
purchase_store: "Aviation Megastore"
purchase_venue: "Internet"
purchase_location: ""
---
The Avia Ba-33.

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logosub: "Plamo"
language: "en"
title: "Kawasaki Ki-100"
page: "model-kits/airplanes/military/kawasaki-ki-100"
model_name: "Kawasaki Ki-100 (Tony)"
date: "1990-01-01"
status: "Still in box"
price: "€8,00"
scale: "1/48"
number: "OT2-15-500"
release: "1980"
manufacturer: "Ōtaki"
purchase_date: "2025-04-06"
purchase_store: "Mischas Model Outlet"
purchase_venue: "Bevrijdende Vleugels modelbouwdag"
purchase_location: "Son, Netherlands"
---
The Kawasaki Ki-100.

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logosub: "Plamo"
language: "nl"
title: "Tachikawa Ki-55 trainer"
page: "model-kits/airplanes/military/tachikawa-ki-55-trainer"
model_name: "Tachikawa Ki-55 Type 99 advanced trainer"
date: "2025-08-03"
status: "Complete"
price: "€18,00"
scale: "1/72"
number: "7A-A1-350"
release: "1983"
manufacturer: "Fujimi"
purchase_date: "2025-01-24"
purchase_store: "Flashie"
purchase_venue: "Winkel"
purchase_location: "Eindhoven, Netherlands"
---
This is the first model airplane I made. It has many flaws to it, but these will be learning moments for the next model.
---
## The store
I found this Fujimi 1/72 scale kit at [Flashie](https://www.flashie.nl/), a store in Eindhoven, Netherlands for €18.00. This store has everything related to aviation. Books, helmets, decals, badges, model kits, even old airplane equipment. If you are a fan of (military) airplanes, try to visit the actual store in person, there is much to see here!
The Tachikawa Ki-55 kit stood out to me for its beautiful box-art. A soft blue sky with an orange airplane on it just caught my eye. It seems I have the "Cobalt Blue 1" box from 1983. Sadly I have not figured out the name of the artist yet.
## The airplane
I could find three real airplanes of this model on the internet left in museums. One is in Thailand, in the **Royal Thai Air Force Museum**. Another in China, in the **Military Museum of the Chinese People's Revolution** and the **China Aviation Museum**, both in Beijing.
The 陸軍99式高等練習機キ55, was manufactured by the Tachikawa (立川) Aircraft Company in 1940 and is a stripped version of the Ki-36 bomber- and reconnaissance plane. Which then became the Type 99 advanced trainer. Type 99 means it was created in 1939, the Japanese year 25**99**, which is year 14 of the Shōwa emperor. It seats 2 pilots, each with their own controlstick in the cockpit. Kawasaki also produced some of this aircraft.
The Allied nickname for this aircraft was "Ida", similar to the Ki-36.
The engine: Single Hitachi Army Type 98 Ha-13a 9-cylinder air-cooled radial engine, rated at 510hp.
A book that states some of this data is: *Japanese aircraft of the Pacific War*, by Francillon, René J. (1979). Pages 250~254.
* ISBN: 9780370000336
Here is a photo of the aircraft, on page 252: *Tachikawa Ki-55 of the Kumagaya Flying School. (Aireview.)*
![book reference to ki-55](/images/plamo/showcase/military-airplanes/tachikawa-ki-55-trainer/screenshot-Japanese-aircraft-of-the-Pacific-War-by-Francillon-Rene-J)
Some specifications according to the instructions that came with the kit:
* Crew: 2
* Span: 11.80m
* Length: 8.00m
* Height: 3.64m
* Wing area: 18.1m²
* Max speed: 349km/h
* Empty weight: 1292kg
An advanced version, the Ki-72, would have a retractable undercarriage and a 600hp Hitachi Ha-38 9-cylinder engine with a 3-bladed propellor. This was designed by Tachikawa, but would never be manufactured.
## The model
![Fujimi Ki-55 trainer kit](/images/plamo/showcase/military-airplanes/tachikawa-ki-55-trainer/20250625_201532)
The Ki-55 trainer does not have windows at the bottom, meant for reconnaissance and to monitor the bombs that the Ki-36 had. These window holes and transparent window parts however, are present in the kit. Likely, Fujimi re-used the Ki-36 moulds and moulded orange plastic in them in order to create the Ki-55 kit. Sadly the manual that comes with the kit, does not state this.
I used Tamiya putty to fill up the holes.
![puttied underside 1](/images/plamo/showcase/military-airplanes/tachikawa-ki-55-trainer/20250627_181237)
![puttied underside 2](/images/plamo/showcase/military-airplanes/tachikawa-ki-55-trainer/20250630_174834)
### Canopy masking
I used Tamiya masking tape and -fluid to cover the canopy.
![canopy masking edges](/images/plamo/showcase/military-airplanes/tachikawa-ki-55-trainer/20250704_234014)
![canopy masking fluid](/images/plamo/showcase/military-airplanes/tachikawa-ki-55-trainer/20250705_161746)
### Puttied recesses
There are also recessed holes in the model, which are part of the moulding process. These have been filled with putty and then sanded. Still, some are a bit visible. I noticed after primering the first time, the holes were not covered up smooth enough, so I sanded it down and applied more putty.
![puttied underside again](/images/plamo/showcase/military-airplanes/tachikawa-ki-55-trainer/20250708_193042)
![puttied underside sanded](/images/plamo/showcase/military-airplanes/tachikawa-ki-55-trainer/20250710_002105)
![puttied side dots](/images/plamo/showcase/military-airplanes/tachikawa-ki-55-trainer/20250713_232606)
![sides in primer](/images/plamo/showcase/military-airplanes/tachikawa-ki-55-trainer/20250714_132244)
### Cockpit
I wanted to paint the entire cockpit by hand with Vallejo acryllic paints. But in hindsight, using Goblin Green for a cockpit might not have been the best choice. I had plenty of Kawasaki green lacquer, which would have looked much better.
![control panels](/images/plamo/showcase/military-airplanes/tachikawa-ki-55-trainer/20250710_214643)
![goblin green cockpit colour](/images/plamo/showcase/military-airplanes/tachikawa-ki-55-trainer/20250710_232652)
![cockpit](/images/plamo/showcase/military-airplanes/tachikawa-ki-55-trainer/20250715_220401)
I sanded off the primer from the sides, so that I can cement these together in a later stage.
![sides sanded](/images/plamo/showcase/military-airplanes/tachikawa-ki-55-trainer/20250715_221349)
### Puttied wings to fuselage
Now I wanted to connect the wings to the fuselage of the airplane. I puttied all the seams and sanded these down. Then I noticed that some of the panel lines did not line up. So I puttied up some lines and scribed new ones that were aligned. The cockpit was also masked.
![puttied wings to fuselage top](/images/plamo/showcase/military-airplanes/tachikawa-ki-55-trainer/20250716_231630)
![puttied wings to fuselage bottom](/images/plamo/showcase/military-airplanes/tachikawa-ki-55-trainer/20250716_231654)
I used scribing tape and a scribing chisel from Sujiborido I bought at the hobby show in Shizuoka in 2025.
![scribed lines in side 1](/images/plamo/showcase/military-airplanes/tachikawa-ki-55-trainer/20250717_221727)
![scribed lines in side 2](/images/plamo/showcase/military-airplanes/tachikawa-ki-55-trainer/20250717_225553)
### Colours
![model in primer](/images/plamo/showcase/military-airplanes/tachikawa-ki-55-trainer/20250720_221811)
The colour of the aircraft is always a difficult topic to get right. While the actual aircraft in Thailand looks very yellow, the box art of this kit looks slightly more orange. I decided to try the Mr. Color C-109 Character Yellow from Mr. Hobby, which actually looks like the colour used on the box art. This colour I liked a lot, so I sticked with it.
![model in first colour](/images/plamo/showcase/military-airplanes/tachikawa-ki-55-trainer/20250721_195653)
I use these dropper bottles to mix the lacquer with leveling thinner, which have really speed up my airbrushing process. I drop a little metal ball in them to make sure I can easily agitate the paint to mix it later.
![model in first colour bottle](/images/plamo/showcase/military-airplanes/tachikawa-ki-55-trainer/20250721_195715)
![other parts airbrushed](/images/plamo/showcase/military-airplanes/tachikawa-ki-55-trainer/20250726_001610)
These are the main laqcuer colours I used for the model. I read on Wikipedia that this aircraft had "2-bladed wooden propeller", so I decided to give the propellor a brown colour. The white stripes were just my own addition.
![main colours](/images/plamo/showcase/military-airplanes/tachikawa-ki-55-trainer/20250726_001719)
### Panel lines
I used Tamiya panel line accent color (brown) to fill in the lines. On the right you can see some filled lines and on the left some that were not yet filled. Its a pretty fun part of the process. After all the scribing of all those lines, seeing the panel liner flow so easily through is very satisfying.
![panel liner](/images/plamo/showcase/military-airplanes/tachikawa-ki-55-trainer/20250726_110435)
### Cowling
The cowling that covers the engine had a problem. The back is open, so if you would look a the airplane from behind, you could see some gaps on both sides. I used bread clips to fill in the holes on the sides, which solved that problem.
![cowling](/images/plamo/showcase/military-airplanes/tachikawa-ki-55-trainer/20250726_185431)
![cowling attached](/images/plamo/showcase/military-airplanes/tachikawa-ki-55-trainer/20250726_192744)
### Decals
Luckily, the decals were in good shape. I read that especially the red hinomaru roundels might be susceptible to tear. But after letting hem soak long enough in water, the decals were easily applied. It is challenging to make sure they are applied symmerically.
There is the kanji character 大 on the rudder, and the katakana character ホ on the cowling. The black character 大 with white edges seems to be the symbol of the **Tachiarai Flying School**, which was in Fukuoka. According to this source: [bookmice.net](http://www.bookmice.net/darkchilde/japan/war302.html), this book: "Nakajima Ki.43 Hayabusa I-III", had this symbol listed as such on the additional colour sheet with unit insignia. It is the only source I could find for now. I also bought this book at [Flashie](https://www.flashie.nl/), but it had a different additional colour sheet. Though my book is no.13, which came with a colour sheet labeled also no.13, the source book is no.15 and its colour sheet is labeled as no.10 there.
The ホ character likely just serves as a designation to distinguish it from other aircraft of the same type. The other available characters on the decal sheet are い and へ.
* ISBN: 9780850450224
![decals](/images/plamo/showcase/military-airplanes/tachikawa-ki-55-trainer/20250727_145512)
The tyres of the wheels were airbrushed, the rest painted with acryllic paints and washes.
![wheels](/images/plamo/showcase/military-airplanes/tachikawa-ki-55-trainer/20250727_165434)
![model ready with decals](/images/plamo/showcase/military-airplanes/tachikawa-ki-55-trainer/20250727_173708)
### Preparing the base
Next a little base to put the model on. I thought the symbol on the Japanese flag of the rising sun would look nice. I think I saw something like this before somewhere at a model exhibition. I got several of these mirrors from the second-hand store.
I thought it would make sense to start with the circle. I used a sake cup I got as a gift from a sake brewer in Ōgaki as the base for the hole. Then primed it and airbrushed with Tamiya LP-7 pure red lacquer.
But, a mirror has a very smooth surface, to which paint will have a hard time to attach to. It can chip off easily.
![cut round hole for sun](/images/plamo/showcase/military-airplanes/tachikawa-ki-55-trainer/20250726_172300)
Next I wanted to make the lines. But by trying to align the lines with individual lines of masking tape proved pretty difficult. I thought this would not line up properly, so I abandoned this method.
![base masking failed attempt](/images/plamo/showcase/military-airplanes/tachikawa-ki-55-trainer/20250731_220221)
I printed the flag on a paper and then used that as a stencil to cut out from lined up masking tape.
![base masking stencil](/images/plamo/showcase/military-airplanes/tachikawa-ki-55-trainer/20250802_002045)
To make it easier to apply to the mirror, I cut it in 4 parts.
![base masking stencil parts](/images/plamo/showcase/military-airplanes/tachikawa-ki-55-trainer/20250802_160228)
![base masking ready](/images/plamo/showcase/military-airplanes/tachikawa-ki-55-trainer/20250802_163745)
And then airbrushed the rest also with Tamiya LP-7 pure red.
![base masking airbrushed](/images/plamo/showcase/military-airplanes/tachikawa-ki-55-trainer/20250803_171119)
### The completed model
After removing all the masking tape, the base looked nice. Not perfect, but I was happy with it. Unlike the canopy, which sadly seemed to have a kind of residue on the inside of it.
I also added some weathering to beat up the plane with oil paint and a Tamiya weathering set.
![completed model side 1](/images/plamo/showcase/military-airplanes/tachikawa-ki-55-trainer/20250803_175126)
![completed model top view](/images/plamo/showcase/military-airplanes/tachikawa-ki-55-trainer/20250803_175219)
![completed model side 2](/images/plamo/showcase/military-airplanes/tachikawa-ki-55-trainer/20250803_175244)
I do not know what caused this, because I did put masking tape on the inside of the entire canopy. I fear that it is glue that caused these smudges. I used CA (Cyano Acrylate) glue to stick the canopy to the fuselage and it might be vapors of the glue that slightly melted the plastic of the canopy, causing these smudges.
![completed model canopy 1](/images/plamo/showcase/military-airplanes/tachikawa-ki-55-trainer/20250803_175301)
![completed model canopy 2](/images/plamo/showcase/military-airplanes/tachikawa-ki-55-trainer/20250803_175313)
![completed model bottom](/images/plamo/showcase/military-airplanes/tachikawa-ki-55-trainer/20250803_175354)
![completed model side 3](/images/plamo/showcase/military-airplanes/tachikawa-ki-55-trainer/20250803_175443)
## The flaws
Like I mentioned, my work contains flaws. They serve as learning moments, in order to improve the next model. Maybe you will find it helpful to see my mistakes.
I did not fully manage to hide the recessed holes. This is a matter of checking after priming the model. After priming, just sand the primer off and add putty again. Then add primer again. Repeat until completely smooth.
Just use Kawasaki green for the interior of the cockpit. I thought it would be okay to just use my "Goblin Green" Vallejo acryllic paint, because I thought it would not matter so much. In hindsight, spraypainting a nice military green for the cockpit, would have been much better.
I cut off parts of the front window of the canopy, because I did not pay attention. The canopy also had gotten smudges on the inside.
Sometimes my airbrush "spat" out the paint, which results into some tiny, but visible, droplets on the coat of paint.
Have you seen the tail wheel? Neither have I. Probably it got lost somewhere in my garage where my spray booth is...
There is a glue fingerprint on the left wing, because I had some cement on my finger and picked up the plane.
And then there are some imperfections on the mirror paint shape, with some parts chipped off.
Finally, I wanted to have the joy of removing the masking tape from the canopy as the very final step in making this model. Don't do this. Because I noticed my mistake, after glueing it to the fuselage, which means its is very difficult to correct the problem of the smudges on the inside of the canopy...
Nevertheless, this was a fun model to work on, I hope I can learn from this mistakes to make my next model much better!
### External links & sources
* [Wikipedia - Ki-55](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tachikawa_Ki-55)
* [Wikipedia - Ki-36](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tachikawa_Ki-36)
* [Wikipedia - Japanese military aircraft designation systems](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Japanese_military_aircraft_designation_systems)
* [Wikipedia - Tachikawa Aircraft Company](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tachikawa_Aircraft_Company)
* [Wikipedia - Royal Thai Air Force Museum](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Royal_Thai_Air_Force_Museum)
* [Wikipedia - Military Museum of the Chinese People's Revolution](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Military_Museum_of_the_Chinese_People%27s_Revolution)
* [Wikipedia - China Aviation Museum](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/China_Aviation_Museum)
* [Wikipedia - Fujimi Mokei](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fujimi_Mokei)
* [Scalemates - Ki-55](https://www.scalemates.com/kits/fujimi-7a-a1-tachikawa-ki-55--649477)
* [AirHistory.net - Beijing / Military Museum](https://www.airhistory.net/photo/184974/103)
* [warbirdswalkaround - Ki-55](https://warbirdswalkaround.wixsite.com/warbirds/single-post/2017/12/27/Interwar-Rarity-Tachikawa-Ki-55)
* [bookmice.net - Nakajima Ki.43 Hayabusa I-III, unit insignia](http://www.bookmice.net/darkchilde/japan/war302.html)
Others who have built this model:
* [Modeling Madness - Ki-55 by Scott van Aken](https://modelingmadness.com/scott/axis/j/jaaf/ki55.htm)
* [J-Aircraft - Ki-36 & Ki-55 gallery](https://j-aircraft.com/gallery/army/ki-36-55_gallery.htm)
* [Aviation of Japan - Ki-55 in 1/48 Scale by Harvey Low](http://www.aviationofjapan.com/2025/05/ki-55-in-148-scale-by-harvey-low.html)

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The MiG 21F 13 interceptor.
I won this kit at the tombola at SMC in 2025. This model was brand new, not even released by the time I won it. Probably came directly from Eduard.

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The Spitfire mark IX.

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A beautiful kit of Donald Curtis' Curtiss R3C-0 Fighter Seaplane.

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This is Bulma's Variable No. 19 Motorcycle.

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---
This is Lunch's One-wheel motorcycle.

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This is Son Gokou's Jet Buggy.

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A figure of Lunamaria Hawke.

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A figure of Miorine Rembran.

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A figure of Suletta Mercury.

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The GAT-X370 Raider Gundam.
This was a gift from my friends!

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The XVX-016 Gundam Aerial.

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The AGX-04 Gerbera Tetra.

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The AMS-129M Zee Zulu.
The first Plamo kit of the Gundam series I bought.

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The AMX-104 R-Jarja.

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The MSJ-121 Demi Trainer.

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Guel's Dilanza.

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Lauda's Dilanza.

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---
The ZGMF-1027M Duel Blitz Gundam.

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The F/D-19 Zowort.

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---
De RX-110 Gabthley.
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The Gundam Lfrith.

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---
My first completed model, a Bandai Zaku II.
Named after the army green colour, used for Second World War [Kawasaki airplanes](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kawasaki_Aerospace_Company).
Paints used:
* Primer: Mr. Surfacer 1000
* Main colour: Mr. Color 130 - Kawasaki Green
* Tubes: Mr. Color 60 - Gray
* Torso, hands, knees: Tamiya LP-61 Metallic Gray
* Rifle, thrusters: Mr. Color 28 Steel
---
2024-12-22
![just assembled zaku 2](/images/plamo/showcase/gundam/kawasaki-zaku-ii/20241222_220038)
2025-03-20
I used sprue goo/glue and cut plastic [bread clips](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bread_clip) to close the seams and holes on the legs.
![sprue goo legs](/images/plamo/showcase/gundam/kawasaki-zaku-ii/20250320_130226)
I also added some additional scribed lines to the arms, torso and spikes. Filled some empty parts of the skirt. The underside of the ammonition drum filled with bread clips and cut a hole in the backpack to place a mesh for some extra detail.
![customizations](/images/plamo/showcase/gundam/kawasaki-zaku-ii/20250320-customizations)
2025-03-21
All parts ready and primed with Mr. Surfacer 1000.
![parts in primer](/images/plamo/showcase/gundam/kawasaki-zaku-ii/20250321)
2025-04-02
Parts airbrushed with lacquer colours.
![parts in lacquer](/images/plamo/showcase/gundam/kawasaki-zaku-ii/20250402)
2025-04-11
Masking tape used to cover parts when airbrushing. By closing the outer plates with sprue glue, I had no way to separate these leg parts anymore. But Tamiya masking tape works well here.
![parts with masking tape](/images/plamo/showcase/gundam/kawasaki-zaku-ii/20250411)
2025-04-14
The front and back view of the Zaku II figure, with some decals applied.
I added a little plastic pink diamond for its mono-eye, which will be revealed later.
![front and back view of figure](/images/plamo/showcase/gundam/kawasaki-zaku-ii/20250414-front-back)
Applied a little weathering with oil paint and mixing medium for some greasy streaks. It takes several layers and the oil paint dries slowly.
![weathering](/images/plamo/showcase/gundam/kawasaki-zaku-ii/20250414-weathering)
2025-04-23
With the kit finished, I wanted to try and build a base for it.
![creating the base 1](/images/plamo/showcase/gundam/kawasaki-zaku-ii/20250423-base)
2025-04-29
![creating the base 2](/images/plamo/showcase/gundam/kawasaki-zaku-ii/20250429-base)
2025-05-01
The tree is a 1/150 scale (N-Gauge for trains) Kuromatsu tree, made by Tomytec.
![creating the base 3](/images/plamo/showcase/gundam/kawasaki-zaku-ii/20250501-base)
2025-05-02
One day later, the figure is displayed at AnimeCon 2025. As you can see, there is frosting on the asphalt base, caused by improper use of varnish. The Zaku itself also has gotten a layer of orange peel looking coating.
![display at animecon 1](/images/plamo/showcase/gundam/kawasaki-zaku-ii/20250502-animecon-1)
I was there as part of the SIG Plamo (Special Interest Group Plastic Models) group! Can you find the Kawasaki Zaku among these amazing models and figures made by the group?
![display at animecon 2](/images/plamo/showcase/gundam/kawasaki-zaku-ii/20250502-animecon-2)
Here are some final photographs of the completed figure, already gathering some dust.
![final figure 1](/images/plamo/showcase/gundam/kawasaki-zaku-ii/20250606-final-1)
![final figure 2](/images/plamo/showcase/gundam/kawasaki-zaku-ii/20250606-final-2)
This round decal is an image of the [131 squadron](https://www.defensie.nl/onderwerpen/emblemen/emblemen-koninklijke-luchtmacht/131-squadron) of the Royal Dutch Airforce.
![final figure 3](/images/plamo/showcase/gundam/kawasaki-zaku-ii/20250606-final-3)
![final figure 4](/images/plamo/showcase/gundam/kawasaki-zaku-ii/20250606-final-4)

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logosub: "Plamo"
language: "en"
title: "MSM-04G Juaggu"
page: "model-kits/gundam/hg/juaggu"
model_name: "MSM-04G Juaggu"
date: "1990-01-01"
status: "Still in box"
price: "€21,50"
series: "Mobile Suit Gundam Unicorn"
scale: "1/144"
number: "5060399"
release: "2020"
manufacturer: "Bandai Spirits"
purchase_date: "2025-10-18"
purchase_store: "Domino"
purchase_venue: "SMC (Scale Model Challenge) 2025"
purchase_location: "Veldhoven, Netherlands"
---
The big nose MSM-04G Juaggu.

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logosub: "Plamo"
language: "en"
title: "Nobell Gundam"
page: "model-kits/gundam/hg/nobell-gundam"
model_name: "Nobell Gundam"
date: "1990-01-01"
status: "Still in box"
price: "€22,99"
series: "Mobile Fighter G Gundam"
scale: "1/144"
number: "5055720"
release: "2019"
manufacturer: "Bandai Spirits"
purchase_date: "2025-10-18"
purchase_store: "Geeks Heaven"
purchase_venue: "Internet"
---
The sassy Nobell Gundam.
HG Future Century GF13-050NSW Nobell Gundam, Neo Sweden Mobile Fighter

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logosub: "Plamo"
language: "en"
title: "Black Knight"
page: "model-kits/gundam/hg/black-knight-shi-ve-a"
model_name: "NOG-M1A1 Black Knight Squad Shi-ve.A"
date: "1990-01-01"
status: "Still in box"
price: "€29,99"
series: "Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Freedom"
scale: "1/144"
number: "5066295"
release: "2024"
manufacturer: "Bandai Spirits"
purchase_date: "2025-09-13"
purchase_store: "Side7"
purchase_venue: "Internet"
purchase_location: "Alphen aan de Rijn, Netherlands"
---
The NOG-M1A1 Black Knight Squad Shi-ve.A.

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logosub: "Plamo"
language: "en"
title: "NRX-055 Baund Doc"
page: "model-kits/gundam/hg/baund-doc"
model_name: "NRX-055 Baund Doc"
date: "1990-01-01"
status: "Still in box"
price: "€44,99"
series: "Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam"
scale: "1/144"
number: "5058822"
release: "2020"
manufacturer: "Bandai Spirits"
purchase_date: "2025-09-13"
purchase_store: "Side7"
purchase_venue: "Internet"
purchase_location: "Alphen aan de Rijn, Netherlands"
---
The NRX-055 Baund Doc.

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---
logosub: "Plamo"
language: "en"
title: "ORX-005 Gaplant"
page: "model-kits/gundam/hg/gaplant"
model_name: "ORX-005 Gaplant"
date: "1990-01-01"
status: "Still in box"
price: "€30,99"
series: "Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam"
scale: "1/144"
number: "5063569"
release: "2022"
manufacturer: "Bandai Spirits"
purchase_date: "2025-03-10"
purchase_store: "Geeks Heaven"
purchase_venue: "Internet"
---
The ORX-005 Gaplant.

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