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The real method to it is just time, and lots of coats of primer. I usually first sand, and don't wash the sanded part, as a lot of the dust ends up filling the porous material. right after that first sand, I primer, then let dry. Then I scribe in the panel lines again, and then sand using a lighter grit sandpaper. At that point, I use a dry lint free towel, and rub off whatever was taken off, then prime again. I follow this about 4 times, leaving a really uniformly smooth surface. After that, then I use the colored paint. then use the Mr Color (or Mr Hobby UV cut flat, once all the color is on, wait 24 hours, and then onto the next set of things to do. I'm working on the arms now, and because I didn't touch these parts yet, I'm starting from the very beginning. I wish I would've started on the basics a long time ago.

It's coming along.

Any update on this head unit?

I haven't been in this thread for awhile, and that paint job Xigfrid looks great. I plan to do 2, so I'm doing the MtR version, then the original paint color scheme (the one Valhary is doing stickers for.

I may have to try that. I'll probably order some tomorrow.

I started this project back up, after I have finally finished the VF-1X++. I just need to redo the wing decals, and repaint the underside of the wings in grey again, after a transformation scratched the decals off. I thought I sanded the wings down enough, but I guess I didn't, and will redo the process again. Because I don't have enough of the wing decals, I need to scan and redo them on photoshop, then send them to a decal maker. I'm not good at doing this, so I'm hoping I can figure out how, but until then, I managed to get the lance together, or at least the first one, in a way that is quite sturdy. in between the two front halves, I put in a 3mm steel rod that in long enough to keep it straight and from bending. Valhary, looking at your model, it looks better as just one piece. It looks great. My only real issue with the design has always been the handle part and how flimsy some of these plastics have been holding that heavier front half. I am working on a second version with the handle I made, and using wood as the lance part that goes from the handle to the front half, I think it is sturdy enough, yet light enough to where the toy itself can hold it. I thought about getting long 3mm stainless steel rods, and then just running it through everything, but I think it might be a bit too heavy. With the second set I'm attempting, I drilled a 3mm hole through most of everything, and the long skewers I have seem to hold up nicely. Sorry, no pictures yet. It's still being worked out. The pieces I did in CAD for it work good, so I ordered another and after I get that, I'll be waiting on other parts to get going for that. All that considered, the armor is all done. I have to repaint the lance back pack connector in the chrome paint, then aside from the other wing issue, it'll basically be done.

Thanks all. It took long enough. I'm now trying to get the stuff I need to finish up the YF-25 Prophecy Paladin kit. I finally have the lance the way I think I want it, and now just need to finish the painting for the YF-25 itself. I'll update that thread.

Hey all. Since I've been stuck at home, I was finally able to finish this kit. The last pieces were the wing lead vernier, and I was finally able to recast the ones I had designed and finally attached them. Being that the don't have a lot of space to attach, I used a plastic welder to "weld these to the back part of the upper main body. Hope you like. I also wanna rank Xigfrid for the leg, arm, and the nose attachments. All of it works as it should. Aside from maybe designing a VF-25 gun that will attach properly, I am done.

Thanks. I'm hoping to get some more of my projects off the ground, and being at home for several weeks, I think I've caught up on a lot of things I've been wanting to do. I'm thinking about redoing the Spiderbug kit and make it a set available for order, so I will create a separate thread for it, and post some updates here as I go. The idea will be to make it where the arms can move and a pilot can be inserted, but my CAD skills are not that great, and I need to brush up.

By any chance, if you're recasting the lance for your Paladin parts, would you mind recasting one for me? If so, just let me know how much it would be. Same for the VF-11 boosters for the New Edwards testing.

I may paint all of mine, mixing chrome with red. I think that may look nice.

I've heard otherwise from a few doctors I know as friends, and my own doctor.

That is really great news. Can't wait to see the final result. I also have the other version, but I'm wanting one that has a little better size as well. If it ends up fitting for both versions, I'm in for one.

I got one of these a few years ago to go with the game. I just now need to build the cabinet for it.

For the orders, are they printed in that color?

Any updates on this v.2 Ghost?

Glad it is still a work in progress. When you finish it up, I hope you make it available for purchase. I'd like to put one of these together.

Was there any update on this work? For some reason, I've missed most of this over time.

Can you make these papercraft in any pose you wish?

this is looking great so far.

I need to get the v.2. This looks great.

I was thinking of redesigning it as well at one point. I wanted to make the handle piece extra long, so that it anchored throughout the entire lance, but also make the pointed part of the lance one piece. Sadly my computer I use my software on with Sol8dworks is corrupt, and I don't have a backup to make anything at the moment.

I had a couple sets but I chopped them up for a custom. Contact Xigfrid though, as he may have a set, or one that can be sanded down to a standard version.

It's coming along great. Can't wait to see more.

Since you're remaking these parts, I definitely want a set. I wasn't big on the two part lance, so is this available? The only thing though, if it is one piece, it must be a bit hard to paint the connector piece with the silver and orange, no?