Revenge of the Giant Robots: MG Exia Repair Mode

Decided to trade in my old MG Wing Zero Custom for a built MG Exia with clear parts, thou my sole purpose is actually literally destroying the whole kit, as if it looked worn out with war scars: Gundam Exia Repair Mode.

I was actually inspired having seen the MS on the season premiere of Gundam 00 Season 2, a perfect combination of the gundam theme + that semi terminator look=bad ass MS

As seen on Gundam 00 Season 2 - ep1

I'ts actually my first time doing a battle damage kit, thou kinda risky at first I'm having seconds thoughts on messing the kit, then I actually end up researching allot of forums and blogs on how to do a battle damage kits e.g. weathering,scarring, bullet holes etc, I end up seeking the advice of my online pinoy Gunpla guru instead (dunno if I can mention his name here, but he's the pioneers on our group at GPH) Thanks sensei :)

Materials/Paints used are: Soldering Iron, Sets of brush, Hobby knife, Mr.Color - Super Silver, Mr.Hobby - Neutral Gray and Black, a piece of sponge.

Weathering: Did some dry Brushing for the grimy weather effect -1st coat-dry brush with black 2nd is gray via last is metallic silver. Also did the sponge method with the gray and metallic paint.

Bullet holes / Slash Mark: A bit hesitant at first using soldering iron on plastic since it only takes 1. millisecond enough to pierce a hole through the plastic, and it burning plastic smells really bad :| Managed to test it first on a runner just to gauge the right timing on casting a fair bullet hole and slash mark.

GN Shield

GN Blade

Body

Left Leg

Left Arm

Cape

Applied minor detailing using a bit of flat white and neutral gray via hand brush, casting that old worn out look,. :)

Right Leg
Painted with the inner frame with Mr Hobby Super Silver then Sprayed with Bosny Gloss coat.

Head - detailed the the terminator side with dry brushing to achieve that blown effect, also did minor detailing on the inner details of the face part susing Gundam marker silver.