I was playing with metal parts to complete powertube for Saz’s belt – I really didn’t liked that, all beads were just hanging on metal spring from the set… Original belt, wasn’t just rounded, so I decided to recreate it.A wire from metal paper clip was used, then I pushed spring onto it then beads…
Parts were disassembled (again) and prepared for clear cote application. MrHobby GX100 applied – damn I love this one! Colors and smooth surface looks even better after clear gloss!
Let the painting begin!!! I went this time with AK Xtreme Metal. The goal is candy finish.There are many approaches for sweet glossy models, many named as candy, but in my eyes not all are valid ”candy finish” but just metallic – lets give it a try – now its my turn! Started by the…
For funnels I went with different shade of Glossy/Candy Red, to add additional eyecatchers 🙂 I see a lot of Sazabis with same color everywhere – time to break the rules 🙂 This time I went with Tamiya laquers only. Silver as basecoat was applied then Clear Red from LP range. Then decals were applied.…
After few water-decals sessions I finished ”by the book” markings. With those tiny symbols Sazabi started to look like a real thing! Anyhow I wasnt fully satisfied… I NEED MORE!!! :), started with fuel containers detailing… unfortunately one of gold fragile decals was damaged… I removed it with moistered tootpick, very gently to not damage…
I chose “realgrade” version for decals with some additonal custom golden logos etc. Started with shield by the book. DL Model decals are marked same as original RealGrade – so instruction is very helpful. Decals are easy to apply and they’re reacting well to MicroSol that I’m using. Other thing is gold emblems from Infinity…
I’m starting to fall in this color – cool shades of red looks great on metal like frame! Love it! Front skirt – sexy! 🙂 Painted backpack fuel tanks.