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146 days ago

Week 4 Update

Picking up where I left off last week, I continued the remodeling and detailing work on the RGZ-91 Re-GZ, focusing primarily on enhancing the body unit and head unit with additional panel line details, custom scribing, and surface refinements. The goal was to create a more mechanically complex and realistic appearance while maintaining the original design language of the mobile suit. Process Breakdown 1. Review and Planning Examined the modifications completed during the previous work session. Identified areas on the torso, waist, shoulders, and head that appeared too plain or lacked visual separation. Sketched new panel line concepts to ensure symmetry and consistency. 2. Surface Preparation Cleaned all parts to remove dust, oils, and sanding residue. Lightly sanded selected surfaces to create a smooth working area for scribing. Marked guide lines using masking tape and pencil references. 3. Body Unit Custom Scribing Added new panel lines to the chest armor to increase mechanical depth. Created segmented armor panels on the front skirt and side skirt sections. Scribed maintenance hatch details on the torso and backpack connection areas. Introduced additional line separation around the shoulder armor for improved visual layering. Enhanced vent areas with deeper recessed lines and sharper borders. Added small access-panel details and service markings on the waist assembly. 4. Body Unit Detail Enhancement Refined existing kit panel lines to improve sharpness and consistency. Added small notch details and mechanical cut-ins along armor edges. Deepened selected grooves to improve visibility after painting and panel lining. Checked alignment from multiple angles to maintain a balanced appearance. 5. Head Unit Custom Scribing Redesigned several panel line layouts on the helmet exterior. Added additional separation lines around the forehead armor. Enhanced cheek armor details with subtle mechanical panel divisions. Scribed maintenance access panels near the side sensor housings. Added fine line accents around the rear helmet sections to improve complexity. 6. Head Unit Detail Refinement Sharpened existing mold details around the face and visor areas. Improved edge definition on helmet armor transitions. Added small recessed details to emphasize scale and realism. Carefully balanced new details to avoid overcrowding the compact head design. 7. Cleanup and Quality Inspection Removed all scribing debris using a soft brush and compressed air. Inspected panel lines under direct lighting to identify inconsistencies. Corrected uneven depths and repaired minor slips where necessary. Performed final passes to ensure clean, crisp line work. 8. Final Evaluation Compared the modified parts against the original kit components. Verified that all new details complemented the Re-GZ's aesthetic. Confirmed readiness for the next stage, including primer application, surface checking, and additional detailing if required.

  • STUDIO935
    S
    STUDIO93581 days ago

    That's a great cleanup of the debris :p

  • Doug Mulle
    DM
    Doug Mulle97 days ago

    that looks like it's coming along very nicely

  • Mecha Assembly eXperience
    MA

    That's amazing progress. THose lines look really clean, too. 🤩What chisel sizes did you use to maintain consistent line weights across the different scales of the head and torso? Looking forward to more. Thanks for sharing! 🙏

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