nickel_models
@nickel-models
Scale modeler and Illustrator based in Richmond VA. I build more community than models, and I'm pretty happy about that. (he/him/they)
Clean up on the shenlong is well underway. Slowly moving through describing and mold correcting where I can. I finally finished the details on the damaged shoulder, now just to do the lower arm. Hopefully I get through most of this this weekend so I can paint. #gundam #gunpla #shenlong #gundamwing
Shaky hands today, but got a good bit of detail added to the damaged arm. Really want to get to the damage texture today. Time for a break though.
Pretty sure I've posted this guy in the past? It's a more recent WIP I pick at when I'm not feeling the main courses. Added some detailing and got it primed this week. Gonna attempt to get it done for a show in September. Wish me luck! #gundamwing #gunpla #gundam #plasticmodel #shenlong #dragon
Another night, another random WIP. Stay dabbling friend. #Gundam #plasticmodel #WIP
Always fiddling with whatever looks fun at the moment, Ill get back around to the destiny, but I've started the clean up for this Astrea for a group build I'm hoping to finish. Modified the back pack yesterday so it holds the long sword. Needs a ton of clean up but we'll get that going today.
This shouldn't work quite as well as it does. I'll post the modifications I have to make to keep it stable. But it's honestly most of the way there. 🤦 #gundam #gundamseed #destiny #gunpla #anime #scifi #zeus #scalemodel
With Aeriel assembled gonna work on finally getting the Zeus system on the Destiny. Hopefully the mods are as simple as the Aeriel's lol. #gundam #gunpla #gundamseed #destiny #gundamseeddestiny #anime #scifi
MGSD Aeriel + HG Mirasoul flight pack = perfect combo. I've seen a few people do this, and I'm really glad I did too. It's a lovely combo. #gundam #gunpla #witchfrommercury #plasticmodel #anime #scifi
I've been completely MIA while I plan a Convention Table for our local group the past few months. About the only thing I've done in the shop lately, is buy some paints and build them a home. Does the job as intended. Now to find time to use them...
This one proceeds at a snails pace. Work, friends, life, and all the usual have kept me pretty busy lately. Hoping to have this snapped by the weekend so I can mess about with the Zeus system I picked up. Yeah, we're gonna get silly with this guy. #gundam #gunpla #gundamseed #destiny #MGSD
Seriously though. This thing is lovely. It'll be my first FFS build, and I'm excited to learn about the lines. Probably be a bit before I get around to it though. #plamo #modelkit #fivestarstory
Something really interesting came in the mail today. Courtesy fo Vulcanhobby. If you havent checked them out, considered. Fastest shipping I've ever gotten. (Literally two days)
I genuinely live by the modeling ethos that if it breaks, you CAN fix it. Layered and sprayed a few different blues until I found the combinations closest to what I used. Tomorrow I'll run these two colors over a few more spoons to test variation and see what I find. #youcanfixit #plamo #gunpla
Working on revitalizing an old project today. Fixing two year old scruffy enamel wash is very fun. Once this is clean I'll regloss coat it and do a new wash where it's needed. Gonna try using Oils this time, should be smoother and easier to clean. #gunpla #gundam #plamo #FMCalamity #GundamSeed
Ive been completely MIA, but things have not been quiet. This is my recent build for Bandai's #30MinuteLabel contest last weekend. Lots of new foam and paint techniques here and I'm pretty happy with the outcome. I have tons of process photos if people are interested too. ✌️ #plamo #fantasy #knight
Eastern Model MegaMan Zero & Copy X I've had both of these in the backlog for a long time. Finally decided to sit down and finish them. I definitely want to paint these to look like their original counterparts during the Elf Wars. Long form project. #Plamo #Megaman #Zero #Capcom #videogame
Started the ZZA Gus with a little help from Max tonight. Great looking kit that builds nicely. Looking forward to buddy building this one with a friend here locally. #mecha #robot #scifi #plamo #plasticmodel #cat #workbench
This new model is a little squiggly... #plamo #cat #catdad #modelkit #scalemodel #hobbyroom #blackcat