Gundam Scratch Build Manual2
Magali Swinderman
Gundam Scratch Build Manual2: A Guide to Mastering Gunpla Building
If you are a fan of Gundam, you might have heard of Gunpla, the term for plastic model kits based on the popular anime franchise. Gunpla building is a hobby that involves assembling, painting, and customizing these models to create your own unique versions of the iconic mecha. But what if you want to take your Gunpla building skills to the next level and create something from scratch?
That's where Gundam Scratch Build Manual2 comes in. This book is the second volume of the "Mitsuaki Misaki no Sukusuku Scratch" column, which runs in Dengeki Hobby Magazine. It is a collection of over ten years of work by Mitsuaki Misaki, a professional modeler and scratch builder who has created many impressive and original Gunpla designs. In this book, he shares his techniques and tips on how to scratch build various parts and components of a Gundam, such as the head, torso, arms, legs, weapons, and accessories. He also shows you how to build a high-detail RX-78-2 Gundam bust, which is featured on the cover of the book.
Gundam Scratch Build Manual2 is not only a guide for scratch building, but also a source of inspiration and creativity for Gunpla enthusiasts. You can learn how to use different materials, tools, and methods to create your own custom parts and designs. You can also see how Misaki transforms existing models into new ones, such as turning a Galbaldy Beta into a Galbaldy Alpha. Whether you are a beginner or an expert in Gunpla building, you will find something useful and interesting in this book.
Gundam Scratch Build Manual2 is available from Kadokawa ASCII Media Works for 2,625. You can also download a free copy from the Internet Archive. If you want to improve your Gunpla building skills and challenge yourself with scratch building, this book is a must-have for you.