diff --git a/portfolio/pages/en/plamo/model-kits/gundam/hg/kawasaki-zaku-ii.md b/portfolio/pages/en/plamo/model-kits/gundam/hg/kawasaki-zaku-ii.md index b4ea287..a58b68d 100644 --- a/portfolio/pages/en/plamo/model-kits/gundam/hg/kawasaki-zaku-ii.md +++ b/portfolio/pages/en/plamo/model-kits/gundam/hg/kawasaki-zaku-ii.md @@ -31,84 +31,419 @@ Paints used: --- -2024-12-22 - -![just assembled zaku 2](/images/plamo/showcase/gundam/kawasaki-zaku-ii/20241222_220038) - -2025-03-20 +
+ + + + just assembled zaku 2 + +
+ + just assembled zaku 2 + +
+
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) +
+ + + + sprue goo legs + +
+ + sprue goo legs + +
+
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 +
+ + + + customizations + +
+ + customizations + +
+
All parts ready and primed with Mr. Surfacer 1000. -![parts in primer](/images/plamo/showcase/gundam/kawasaki-zaku-ii/20250321) +
+ + + + parts in primer + +
+ + parts in primer + +
+
-2025-04-02 - -Parts airbrushed with lacquer colours. - -![parts in lacquer](/images/plamo/showcase/gundam/kawasaki-zaku-ii/20250402) - -2025-04-11 +
+ + + + parts airbrushed with lacquer colours + +
+ + parts airbrushed with lacquer colours + +
+
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 +
+ + + + parts with masking tape + +
+ + parts with masking tape + +
+
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) +
+ + + + front and back view of figure + +
+ + front and back view of figure + +
+
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 +
+ + + + weathering + +
+ + weathering + +
+
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) +
+ + + + creating the base 1 + +
+ + creating the base 1 + +
+
-2025-04-29 - -![creating the base 2](/images/plamo/showcase/gundam/kawasaki-zaku-ii/20250429-base) - -2025-05-01 +
+ + + + creating the base 2 + +
+ + creating the base 2 + +
+
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 +
+ + + + creating the base 3 + +
+ + creating the base 3 + +
+
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) +
+ + + + on display at Animecon 1 + +
+ + on display at 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) +
+ + + + on display at Animecon 2 + +
+ + on display at 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) +
+ + + + complete figure 1 + +
+ + complete figure 1 + +
+
-![final figure 2](/images/plamo/showcase/gundam/kawasaki-zaku-ii/20250606-final-2) +
+ + + + complete figure 2 + +
+ + complete figure 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) +
+ + + + complete figure 3 + +
+ + complete figure 3 + +
+
-![final figure 4](/images/plamo/showcase/gundam/kawasaki-zaku-ii/20250606-final-4) \ No newline at end of file +
+ + + + complete figure 4 + +
+ + complete figure 4 + +
+
diff --git a/portfolio/pages/jp/plamo/model-kits/gundam/hg/kawasaki-zaku-ii.md b/portfolio/pages/jp/plamo/model-kits/gundam/hg/kawasaki-zaku-ii.md index c7cbce9..2281432 100644 --- a/portfolio/pages/jp/plamo/model-kits/gundam/hg/kawasaki-zaku-ii.md +++ b/portfolio/pages/jp/plamo/model-kits/gundam/hg/kawasaki-zaku-ii.md @@ -37,84 +37,421 @@ Paints used: --- -2024-12-22 - -![just assembled zaku 2](/images/plamo/showcase/gundam/kawasaki-zaku-ii/20241222_220038) +
+ + + + just assembled zaku 2 + +
+ + just assembled zaku 2 + +
+
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) +
+ + + + sprue goo legs + +
+ + sprue goo legs + +
+
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 +
+ + + + customizations + +
+ + customizations + +
+
All parts ready and primed with Mr. Surfacer 1000. -![parts in primer](/images/plamo/showcase/gundam/kawasaki-zaku-ii/20250321) +
+ + + + parts in primer + +
+ + parts in primer + +
+
-2025-04-02 - -Parts airbrushed with lacquer colours. - -![parts in lacquer](/images/plamo/showcase/gundam/kawasaki-zaku-ii/20250402) - -2025-04-11 +
+ + + + parts airbrushed with lacquer colours + +
+ + parts airbrushed with lacquer colours + +
+
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 +
+ + + + parts with masking tape + +
+ + parts with masking tape + +
+
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) +
+ + + + front and back view of figure + +
+ + front and back view of figure + +
+
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 +
+ + + + weathering + +
+ + weathering + +
+
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) +
+ + + + creating the base 1 + +
+ + creating the base 1 + +
+
-2025-04-29 - -![creating the base 2](/images/plamo/showcase/gundam/kawasaki-zaku-ii/20250429-base) - -2025-05-01 +
+ + + + creating the base 2 + +
+ + creating the base 2 + +
+
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 +
+ + + + creating the base 3 + +
+ + creating the base 3 + +
+
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) +
+ + + + on display at Animecon 1 + +
+ + on display at 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) +
+ + + + on display at Animecon 2 + +
+ + on display at 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) +
+ + + + complete figure 1 + +
+ + complete figure 1 + +
+
-![final figure 2](/images/plamo/showcase/gundam/kawasaki-zaku-ii/20250606-final-2) +
+ + + + complete figure 2 + +
+ + complete figure 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) +
+ + + + complete figure 3 + +
+ + complete figure 3 + +
+
-![final figure 4](/images/plamo/showcase/gundam/kawasaki-zaku-ii/20250606-final-4) \ No newline at end of file +
+ + + + complete figure 4 + +
+ + complete figure 4 + +
+
diff --git a/portfolio/pages/nl/plamo/model-kits/gundam/hg/kawasaki-zaku-ii.md b/portfolio/pages/nl/plamo/model-kits/gundam/hg/kawasaki-zaku-ii.md index 05a82c0..66f09fc 100644 --- a/portfolio/pages/nl/plamo/model-kits/gundam/hg/kawasaki-zaku-ii.md +++ b/portfolio/pages/nl/plamo/model-kits/gundam/hg/kawasaki-zaku-ii.md @@ -17,98 +17,434 @@ purchase_store: "Gameforce" purchase_location: "Eindhoven, Netherlands" --- -My first completed model, a Bandai Zaku II. +Mijn eerste complete figuur, een Bandai Zaku II. -Named after the army green colour, used for Second World War [Kawasaki airplanes](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kawasaki_Aerospace_Company). +Vernoemd naar de groene kleur, die vooral voor Tweede Wereld oorlog [Kawasaki vliegtuigen](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kawasaki_Aerospace_Company) gebruikt wordt. -Paints used: +Gebruikte verf: -* 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 +* Onderlaag: Mr. Surfacer 1000 +* Hoofdkleur: Mr. Color 130 - Kawasaki Green +* Buizen: Mr. Color 60 - Gray +* Torso, handen, knieƫn: Tamiya LP-61 Metallic Gray +* Geweer, stuwmotoren: Mr. Color 28 Steel --- -2024-12-22 +
+ + + + net geassembleerde zaku II + +
+ + net geassembleerde zaku II + +
+
-![just assembled zaku 2](/images/plamo/showcase/gundam/kawasaki-zaku-ii/20241222_220038) +Ik heb sprue goo/glue en plastic [broodclipjes](https://nl.wikipedia.org/wiki/Broodclipje) gebruikt om de naden en gaten te dichten van het plaatwerk op de benen. -2025-03-20 +
+ + + + sprue goo benen + +
+ + sprue goo benen + +
+
-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. +Daarna heb ik details toegevoeged door lijnen te graveren op de armen, torso en de pinnen op de schouders. Enkele gaten van de rok gedicht. De onderkant van munitie drum gevuld met broodclipjes en een gat in de rugzak gemaakt om te vullen met een gaasje. -![sprue goo legs](/images/plamo/showcase/gundam/kawasaki-zaku-ii/20250320_130226) +
+ + + + aanpassingen + +
+ + aanpassingen + +
+
-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. +Alle onderdelen klaar en een onderlaag gegeven met Mr. Surfacer 1000. -![customizations](/images/plamo/showcase/gundam/kawasaki-zaku-ii/20250320-customizations) +
+ + + + onderdelen in primer onderlaag + +
+ + onderdelen in primer onderlaag + +
+
-2025-03-21 +
+ + + + onderdelen geairbrusht met lak kleuren + +
+ + onderdelen geairbrusht met lak kleuren + +
+
-All parts ready and primed with Mr. Surfacer 1000. +Omdat ik de benen heb dicht gemaakt, kon ik ze niet meer uit elkaar halen. Dus met wat Tamiya maskeertape afgeplakt om andere delen te kunnen spuiten. -![parts in primer](/images/plamo/showcase/gundam/kawasaki-zaku-ii/20250321) +
+ + + + parts with masking tape + +
+ + onderdelen met maskeertape + +
+
-2025-04-02 +De voor- en achterkant van de Zaku II, met enkele decals. -Parts airbrushed with lacquer colours. +Ik heb een klein plastic diamantje gebruikt voon de mono-eye, die later zichtbaar zal zijn. -![parts in lacquer](/images/plamo/showcase/gundam/kawasaki-zaku-ii/20250402) +
+ + + + voor- en achterkant van het figuur + +
+ + voor- en acherkant van het figuur + +
+
-2025-04-11 +Ik heb een beetje verwering toegebracht met wat olieverf, gemengd met mixing medium om wat olie-achtige strepen te zetten. Er zijn enkele laagjes nodig en deze verf droogt langzaam. -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. +
+ + + + verwering + +
+ + verwering + +
+
-![parts with masking tape](/images/plamo/showcase/gundam/kawasaki-zaku-ii/20250411) +Nu dat de kit af is, wou ik proberen of ik er een voetstukje voor kon maken. -2025-04-14 +
+ + + + voetstuk maken 1 + +
+ + voetstuk maken 1 + +
+
-The front and back view of the Zaku II figure, with some decals applied. +
+ + + + voetstuk maken 2 + +
+ + voetstuk maken 2 + +
+
-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) +Het boompje is een 1/150 schaal (N-Schaal voor treinen) Kuromatsu boom, gemaakt door Tomytec. -Applied a little weathering with oil paint and mixing medium for some greasy streaks. It takes several layers and the oil paint dries slowly. +
+ + + + voetstuk maken 3 + +
+ + voetstuk maken 3 + +
+
-![weathering](/images/plamo/showcase/gundam/kawasaki-zaku-ii/20250414-weathering) +Een dag later, staat het figuur bij AnimeCon 2025. Zoals je ziet, is er een laagje frosting of het asfalt gekomen. Dit kwan doordat ik het vernis uit de spuitbus niet op de juiste temperatuur heb gebruikt. Ook de Zaku zelf heeft een laagje "orange peel" gekregen hierdoor. -2025-04-23 +
+ + + + tentoongesteld bij Animecon 1 + +
+ + tentoongesteld bij Animecon 1 + +
+
-With the kit finished, I wanted to try and build a base for it. +Ik was hier als lid van de SIG Plamo (Special Interest Group Plastic Models) groep! Kun jij de Kawasaki Zaku vinden tussen deze gave modellen en figuren gemaakt door de groep? -![creating the base 1](/images/plamo/showcase/gundam/kawasaki-zaku-ii/20250423-base) +
+ + + + tentoongesteld bij Animecon 2 + +
+ + tentoongesteld bij Animecon 2 + +
+
-2025-04-29 +Hier zijn nog wat laastse fotos van het complete figuur, nu al met een laagje stof. -![creating the base 2](/images/plamo/showcase/gundam/kawasaki-zaku-ii/20250429-base) +
+ + + + complete figuur 1 + +
+ + complete figuur 1 + +
+
-2025-05-01 +
+ + + + complete figuur 2 + +
+ + complete figuur 2 + +
+
-The tree is a 1/150 scale (N-Gauge for trains) Kuromatsu tree, made by Tomytec. +Deze ronde decal is het symbool van de [131 squadron](https://www.defensie.nl/onderwerpen/emblemen/emblemen-koninklijke-luchtmacht/131-squadron) van de Nedelandse Koninklijke Luchtmacht. -![creating the base 3](/images/plamo/showcase/gundam/kawasaki-zaku-ii/20250501-base) +
+ + + + complete figuur 3 + +
+ + complete figuur 3 + +
+
-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) \ No newline at end of file +
+ + + + complete figuur 4 + +
+ + complete figuur 4 + +
+