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Bandai SD Zeta Karaba Assault - WIP 02

A quick update on my Karaba Assault custom paint job on my SD Zeta. I was 98% done when disaster struck.

Seems that TOA primer didn't stick well on the surface. Sucks big time as I sang hymns and praises with how effective and good the nozzle was. :(
Masked some pieces (v-fin, shield, and cockpit hatch) too with the Bosny primer (when it was still useable -- if you remember my debacle with my 00 Raiser) but never had a ripped paint on those.
No doubt I'd redo the wings looking at how bad the gentle Tamiya Masking Tape cluster-fucked the paint. So off to the shop to get a paint stripper. *sigh*
A top coat would've protected the sensitive surface. Oh darn...


Well, whatever. Zeta is looking good (and tasty lol) with the Karaba Assault scheme. I say experiment success! Masking jutsu LEVEL UP!




I'd still get TOA paints no doubt. The white used looks so good and shiny. This is a better alternative for those who are looking to achieve a gloss than the mediocre Bosny White. Primer though is another story.

I was a shattered as I was excited to add the finishing touches when I get home from work. To my dismay when I was taking off the tape I saw this hideous chunk of ripped paint. Experiencing this kind of duds adds another do's and don'ts on my list (I'm Mr. Brightside!). Project ETF will be 2 weeks at least on a good week. Stay tuned :)
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