HGUC 1/144 - MS-07B-3 Gouf Custom - Wip 1

Getting started on the Gouf and really from what ive done, glued and sanded the seam lines i reckon i could get a damn fine model completed but i want to add a little detail.

One of the first things i did which ive seen alot of blogs i follow, is to sharpen the spikes on the shoulders, really great little technique, cut of the end of the spike, replace with some plasticard, glue wait to dray then sand into a more defines point, really simple and works great. Also drilled out on of the joints on the inside of the shoulder guards away, could be seen which really didn't like the look of.

Tried to do some panel lining but that did not go well at all, hands to fill in with Mr Surfacers and sand to the original finish.

Only major seam line on this great gunpla is the back of the leg and only the bottom third do you have to sand down, the rest is meant to be a panel line, result!

Try adding a little detail, coping whats on the RG Zaku II, no attempt at new panel lines yet on these parts.

Ian

HGUC 1/144 - MS-07B-3 Gouf Custom - Out of the Box -

BADA$$!
Out of the Box built Gouf last night and it is one sweet kit.  Lots of articulation compared to the other HG kit ive built and a wicked assembly, most of the sprue marks are hidden and the only seem line are on the back of the leg, unreal!

So easy to pose, especially with the clenched fist. Hope these fist are something regular with the new HG kits, make them look great when standing in non action pose. Think this started with HGUC kit 100 Unicorn Gundam and looks like all the feddie suit get a new sprue just for fist and open relaxed hands.



Big gun and a sword, somebodies ready for battle.

Cool little feature at the shoulder, there's a little notch so that when the arms is raised, the arms locks in so that a pose with the Gatling Gun is kept in place, simple.



Going to do a little research and see how i can add more detail, panel line and maybe some metal parts. Thinking about slightly copying the panel on the RG Zaku II
Ian

HGUC 1/144 - MS-07B-3 Gouf Custom -

Looking forward to building this one, Norris's awesome Gouf with the giant Gatling Gun. Once i completed the Rick Dom, knew this was going to be the next Zeon suit i would build. Going to attempt to add alot more detail to this, want to try out some of the metal parts. Ive seen so many cool thruster added that i can resist adding some myself

Box feel really heavy comapred to the other HG kits ive bought, full of sprues. Should have this built within hours, got the side cutters ready.
Ian