Learn from my mistakes

Jumping from one completed kit into the next, even with my undying love for Gundams, aspiration slowly dissipates. But Sonken was a breath of fresh air, or at least I thought it would be. What started as a model on sale ($6 dollars, you can't beat that), that looked unique yet simple, got me psyched. However, this kit gave the term "tough love" a whole new meaning. I apologize for the lack of pictures but here are a few things I had learned:

1) This kit was poorly designed, mainly the visor piece, even if I gave it the benefit of the doubt that it was just my kit that was rotten, a different mechanic should have been placed. It was intended to be movable, but it is flimsy and hard to stay where its suppose to.

2) When using masking tape, to help create a clean line for spraying/painting, DO NOT cheap out and use ones for house paint. Go out, buy yourself some nice ones (Tamiya ones are great) because you'll have an easier time sticking/removing the tape, and 99 percent of the time it will stop paint from penetrating.

3) Shoulders, helms, capes, and all other parts with an underlying side, please plan ahead with them. I cemented the shoulder piece without realizing I didn't paint the underside, and now the plastic yellow sticks out like wet armpit stains

4) Stop, simply stop. When you're tired or burnt out, just give yourself a break, even when you really want to finish a kit or get to another. Rushing, being impatient, and taking shortcuts will only give unsatisfying results which takes longer to fix, or wastes the money you spent on the model.

Sonken Gundam (孫権)