Originally, I bought the Nightingale kit because I couldn't get the regular version, thinking I could just paint it normally over the clear coat. In the end, I went for a Mechanical Core-esque look, making the most of the clear red paint.

I never understood the purpose of clear color kits, but it wasn't so bad after building it like this.

However, sanding the surface up to 10,000 grit and applying the clear polish is nerve-wracking, so I don't want to do it again anytime soon.

This time, because it was troublesome, I didn't use any semi-solid compound. I only used Hasegawa's polymer coat on all the clear painted parts.

Next time, I'll do something easier.

Nightingale Clear Color completed | Picky's Gunpla works