Papa Rat Posted Sunday at 06:14 AM Posted Sunday at 06:14 AM (edited) 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 Sunday at 06:17 AM by Papa Rat Quote
nightmareB4macross Posted Sunday at 06:27 AM Posted Sunday at 06:27 AM 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. Quote
Big s Posted Sunday at 01:29 PM Posted Sunday at 01:29 PM 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 Quote
Papa Rat Posted Sunday at 02:31 PM Posted Sunday at 02:31 PM (edited) @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 Sunday at 02:31 PM by Papa Rat Quote
pengbuzz Posted Sunday at 06:20 PM Posted Sunday at 06:20 PM 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: Quote
Papa Rat Posted Sunday at 11:12 PM Posted Sunday at 11:12 PM 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 Quote
Papa Rat Posted yesterday at 01:05 AM Posted yesterday at 01:05 AM (edited) 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 yesterday at 01:13 AM by Papa Rat Quote
Big s Posted yesterday at 01:07 AM Posted yesterday at 01:07 AM 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 Quote
woodsider Posted yesterday at 02:07 AM Posted yesterday at 02:07 AM On 5/10/2025 at 9:23 AM, Cheese3 said: Model party! And a beautiful formica table to boot! Quote
nightmareB4macross Posted yesterday at 03:59 AM Posted yesterday at 03:59 AM (edited) 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 yesterday at 04:01 AM by nightmareB4macross Quote
Papa Rat Posted yesterday at 04:10 AM Posted yesterday at 04:10 AM (edited) 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 yesterday at 04:25 AM by Papa Rat Quote
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