it seems like you had some trouble applying the stickers. you can use a pair of tweezersz and not press down too hard on the decal. set in on gently and use a q tip to squeeze out air bubbles underneath.
be patient with them, and try out waterslides instead. They tend to have a nicer finish, and dont look like stickers, but actual painted on decals.
some general tips for waterslide application:
1) if you misplaced/misaligned some of the decals (especially on the right shoulder) remember that you can wet a q tip generously with water, which can be used to shift the decal around until you position it correctly, then suck out the water underneath with a dry q tip.
2) i recommend using a dry bamboo skewer to position waterslides on the piece, and use it to slide the decal off the backing.
3) invest in mr hobby mark setter and mark softer. mark setter helps the decals adhere to the surface of the plastic without falling off/peeling, and softer is good for decals on curved surfaces/going over contours (softens the decal so air bubbles/creases dont form when not on a flat surface
4) top coat after waterslides to give the decals that "painted on" look. general rules for topcoating apply. matte or flat top coat looks superb on the sazabi, but what you choose is up to personal preference.
I built one of these not too long ago and ended up giving it to a friend of mine. I also totally forgot I ordered some waterslides for this so now I need to get my hands on another lol but it was a fun build and is also my favorite RG as of rn
it seems like you had some trouble applying the stickers. you can use a pair of tweezersz and not press down too hard on the decal. set in on gently and use a q tip to squeeze out air bubbles underneath.
Thanks for the tip! I'm still a newbie and these stickers are the most annoying thing of the process lol
be patient with them, and try out waterslides instead. They tend to have a nicer finish, and dont look like stickers, but actual painted on decals. some general tips for waterslide application: 1) if you misplaced/misaligned some of the decals (especially on the right shoulder) remember that you can wet a q tip generously with water, which can be used to shift the decal around until you position it correctly, then suck out the water underneath with a dry q tip. 2) i recommend using a dry bamboo skewer to position waterslides on the piece, and use it to slide the decal off the backing. 3) invest in mr hobby mark setter and mark softer. mark setter helps the decals adhere to the surface of the plastic without falling off/peeling, and softer is good for decals on curved surfaces/going over contours (softens the decal so air bubbles/creases dont form when not on a flat surface 4) top coat after waterslides to give the decals that "painted on" look. general rules for topcoating apply. matte or flat top coat looks superb on the sazabi, but what you choose is up to personal preference.
Hey sorry for the late reply. For HOLO decals, Gloss is the way to go right?
yes
What do you use for topcoat? I just did finished mine today
I use mr super clear flat, works well in my opinion.
Still debating whether to get the Nu, Sazabi combo in their ver.ka or RG versions. Great looking build btw!
The funnel wing on the RG Nu is a little more stable than the Ver Ka. If that helps your decision
Right, I'm building the RG Hi Nu now as well, so is the Nu very similar to that with its funnels and build?
Do you want to have them in a pose or look imposing?
I'd like to be able to pose them at least! Maybe make a diorama eventually
RG
I built one of these not too long ago and ended up giving it to a friend of mine. I also totally forgot I ordered some waterslides for this so now I need to get my hands on another lol but it was a fun build and is also my favorite RG as of rn
CHAR!
If you think sazabi is great try hi-nu next. It's fucking fantastic.
looks less chonky than the MG version. https://i.imgur.com/uR4usDK.jpeg
upvoted for being photographed outside. natural light FTW :)
Definitely try RG zeong next, best rg for me
Just finished the waterslides on mine today!
For some reason gunpla of Char's mobile suits Look better that the Anime version lol, except Sinanju ofc.