I tried my first gradient and riveting. I attempted a black base coat using water-based and acrylic paints, but it was incredibly difficult because the layering changed depending on the type and brightness of the paint. The rivets are still a bit crooked, but I feel like I'm able to put them in straighter than last time. Every time I assemble a plastic model, I realize how many different tasks and processes are combined, and I'm only now beginning to understand its depth. Every time I'm in the middle of assembling, I have to restrain the urge to start all over again, and I finally finished. It's really fun. While waiting for the decals to dry, I found some Aluzeus at full price. I couldn't resist and clicked "buy."

HG Xi Gundam | HISATGC's Gunpla works