Whats Lying on your Workbench MK IV

[Papa Rat]

Test fitting the IMAI Gerwalk while finishing up the M.Lover Lieea. 
I don’t know why but I love these old kits soooo much. The detailing and fit is interesting I suppose, but they are so endearing. The price is right and it’s fun putting lipstick on a pig. Not sure if that’s the right expression?

 

Edited yesterday at 06:17 AM by Papa Rat

[nightmareB4macross]

12 minutes ago, Papa Rat said:

Test fitting the IMAI Gerwalk while finishing up the M.Lover Lieea. 
I don’t know why but I love these old kits soooo much. The detailing and fit is interesting I suppose, but they are so endearing. The price is right and it’s fun putting lipstick on a pig. Not sure if that’s the right expression?

 

Will this be a straight build and paint plan? Or will you be adding a few touches?

Very cool.

[Big s]

7 hours ago, Papa Rat said:

Test fitting the IMAI Gerwalk while finishing up the M.Lover Lieea. 
I don’t know why but I love these old kits soooo much. The detailing and fit is interesting I suppose, but they are so endearing. The price is right and it’s fun putting lipstick on a pig. Not sure if that’s the right expression?

 

Still gotta say that Imai was way ahead of their time 

[Papa Rat]

@nightmareB4macross I need to hunt down some official art and see what’s missing and if I want to add anything. There isn’t a blaster so maybe I take that on somehow. 

@Big s They have some wonky parts which is totally manageable, but I agree they were ahead of their time for sure. I really like the scale and proportions of this Gerwalk. Going to be lots of masking/painting fun. 

Edited 18 hours ago by Papa Rat

[pengbuzz]

12 hours ago, Papa Rat said:

Test fitting the IMAI Gerwalk while finishing up the M.Lover Lieea. 
I don’t know why but I love these old kits soooo much. The detailing and fit is interesting I suppose, but they are so endearing. The price is right and it’s fun putting lipstick on a pig. Not sure if that’s the right expression?

 

The Imai kits do have a certain charm, and can actually be nice builds when some work is put into them:

[Papa Rat]

4 hours ago, pengbuzz said:

The Imai kits do have a certain charm, and can actually be nice builds when some work is put into them:

So true. Those are some great examples   

[Papa Rat]

Well I think it’s done but I want to go back in for some weathering and a matte topcoat. Had a lot of fun with this one. Paint was sloppy in spots, but I just pushed on. 
Some Orguss M.Lover, ♥️♥️♥️

 

Edited 8 hours ago by Papa Rat

[Big s]

1 minute ago, Papa Rat said:

Well I think it’s done but I want to go back in for some weathering. 
Some Orguss M.Lover, ♥️♥️♥️

Looks really great for such an old kit

[Papa Rat]

@Big sthanks 

[woodsider]

On 5/10/2025 at 9:23 AM, Cheese3 said:

Model party!

And a beautiful formica table to boot!

 

[nightmareB4macross]

2 hours ago, Papa Rat said:

Well I think it’s done but I want to go back in for some weathering and a matte topcoat. Had a lot of fun with this one. Paint was sloppy in spots, but I just pushed on. 
Some Orguss M.Lover, ♥️♥️♥️

 

Wow, that was quick. And a very nice build.

Are you using an airbrush or rattle cans?

Nevermind - I just looked at the set up behind your Orguss GERWALK.  

Edited 5 hours ago by nightmareB4macross

[Papa Rat]

23 minutes ago, nightmareB4macross said:

Wow, that was quick. And a very nice build.

Are you using an airbrush or rattle cans?

Nevermind - I just looked at the set up behind your Orguss GERWALK.  

Hey thanks. I’m trying to do some fun airbrush highlights with the last couple builds I have completed. I have a lot to learn. I was fortunate and inherited an iwata from my work since they no longer used it. 
I did prime the kit with a cheap can of rusto and it had a bad reaction to a few colors and had to strip and repaint. I think I will stick with Mr surfacer moving forward. I do however like how easy and fast  a rattle can is. 
 

Here’s a pic of the kit after I hit it with a rattle can topcoat Mr Super Clear UV Matt. I think the finish really brings it all together in a nice way and hides some of my sloppiness. 

Edited 5 hours ago by Papa Rat