quick look # 76: Bandai PG W-Gundam Zero Custom

[goodduck]

https://youtu.be/nUP_CbOfUEU

This is Bandai PG W-Gundam Zero Custom, didn't think I never thought I will add this model to my PG collection but when a member of Gundam forum offered his start kit at a low low price, I thought it will be a crime if I pass it.

The model came with cast metal parts for legs, hip, and abdomen as a counterbalance(?) for the wings, But I think I would be much better if Banai would make them out of plastic with a boatload of details like other PF frames. As is now, there is nothing to look at. And I hope the rubber waist don't crack later in time, too. As design goes compared with other PG I built, this PG is a design failure. But it does look nice when it all put together.

I also use this PG as a testbed for the 'Experts-Choice Decal' ink jet clear film sheets. I referenced the W-Gundam decal images I find online and made my own with photoshop, came out really nice I have to say, went a little decal happy too. Next time I would scale down some of the 'warning' markings tho, even for PG they are a little too big. The 'Experts-Choice Decal' clear film works great. I did cover the printing with two coats of 'Krylon Workable Matte Fixatif' I got from art and crafts store. It protects the printing really well, no bleed or cracks. I also tried 'Mr.Super Clear' glass too, it didn't turn out well. When I tried to lay the decal down with a q-tips, it rubs off the ink and applies decal setting solution will totally destroy the printing. 'Krylon' workable fixative works just great with decal setting solution, I am very happy with it. Just too bad the decal only look good on the white surface, it will not show up at on on the dark blue area.

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[goodduck]

Here is the W-Gundam decal I put together for my PG W-Gundam, enjoy.

[whulsey]

Impressive model. Who does the instrumental version of "Sweet Child of Mine" that leads off the soundtrack?