Gundam Build: Wing Gundam Zero Custom (WIP)

[takaaaa]

Greetings interwebers,
Today I will be starting a Gundam suit. I have picked one of my most favorite Mobile Suits, the Wing Gundam Zero Custom (Wing Zero), as seen is the Gundam Wing Endless Waltz movie.

This is what it looks like. This is a 1/60 scale model (Not my model)

Now this is be a semi-speed build, so I wont be taking pictures of everything.

Also to be pointed out. I am going with a pep file that's meant as a papercraft model version, and just scaling up and modifying it to be worn as a costume. I do not take credit for these files. I found these files over a year ago and can't find where I got them, or who to credit. If someone does find who to credit I will gladly edit this post, as this would not be possible with out them.

I know many people who have made a Gundam cosplay, use different material or processes, but this way is the way I am most familiar and experienced with. Also this is a speed build, so I'm doing what I can do the fastest. So don't worry about the weight and stuff. I will explain as I build~ You can trust me~

Ok! So let's get started! Gundam semi-speed build! Start!

 

[takaaaa]

Welcome to my work station where I build and airbrush my Gunpla (Gundam model kits). I will be using this small, cramped area to cut and glue.

So I always start Gundam costumes from the head. So I'm starting from the head.
Scaled the pep to fit my small head.

 

[kialna]

Curious to see how this works out. It's not an easy gundam to make!

 

[takaaaa]

Good morning interwebers,
So I got up early and started on the torso. Started with the red section and added the center and shoulders.

I may make the shoulder vulcans actually able to open with servos. so thats why they are only half built, I will come back to that later.

 

[takaaaa]

I was also able to just finish the upper arm before getting breakfast, but got into a rhythm and just kept at it until I finished the whole left arm including the gauntlets.

Time to go get some food. Will finish the other arm when I get back

 

[takaaaa]

Curious to see how this works out. It's not an easy gundam to make!

Yeah, the wings will be the biggest pain. Saving that for last. haha

 

[kialna]

I have that with Nobell Gundam's hair...

 

[takaaaa]

I have that with Nobell Gundam's hair...

Yeah always good to do the hardest at the end. Gives you more time to brainstorm the best way to tackle it. haha

 

[takaaaa]

Well I was able to bang out the other arm and part of the left calf.

 

[N7Calibrations]

It's looking good so far.

Does the paper feel sturdy enough as it is? Or will you be coating it with something?

 

[takaaaa]

It's looking good so far.

Does the paper feel sturdy enough as it is? Or will you be coating it with something?

I'm using very thick poster paper for most of the parts, but I will be fiberglassing all the pieces after.

 

[takaaaa]

Good evening Interwebers,
So I was hoping to finish the legs and feet by now, but I ended up just watching TV. lol I did however finish one leg and foot.

 

[Rysjin7717]

Lookin' good brah, After I look forward ta see your progress keep up th' good work.

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[Mektar]

I love the wing zero gundam and def lookin good so far. keep it up

 

[Monkey5150]

holy crap you're machine! looking awesome

 

[takaaaa]

Lookin' good brah, After I look forward ta see your progress keep up th' good work.

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Thanks thanks.

I love the wing zero gundam and def lookin good so far. keep it up

Thank you, defiantly one of my favorite builds

holy crap you're machine! looking awesome

Hahaha thanks, but I'm going slower than I thought. I get lazy easily

 

[takaaaa]

Good morning Interwebers,
So last night I stayed up and finished the second leg and foot. I also made a stand just to see everything so far.

It stands about 8' tall which wont be a problem.
Next I will work on the front and rear skirts, then start to fiberglass all the completed pieces. I will be working on the wings last.

 

[kialna]

And testfitted it already in total?

Also; this makes me wish Nobell Gundam had a pepfile.

 

[takaaaa]

And testfitted it already in total?

Also; this makes me wish Nobell Gundam had a pepfile.

No it is not test fitted to my body yet. I will do that once I have all the pieces put together.

 

[animefan]

looks very cool.