u/NotYourDumbBoi

This guide was made because I couldn't find any documentation,

intended for straight builds, conversion to USB wired power and panel lined armour panels

Currently on Legs inner frame, part of hips and action base

Tools used
Gundam Base starter toolkit
DSPIAE ST-A 3 single bladed nipper
DSPIAE complimentary microfibre cloth
Ray Studio RT-S precision tweezers
Ray Studio reinforced precision tweezers straight
Ray Studio Reality Markers EX
Ray Studio Metallic Markers EX
Ray Studio Marker Eraser
Ray Studio Eraser Stick
Ray Studio Hobby Modelling Knife
2 cans of Mr Hobby Super Clear UV-CUT Gloss
Tamiya Accent Panel Liner Black
Tamiya X-20 Thinner
Soldering Iron (optional)
Multimeter (optional)

Additional Electronics consumed (optional)
JST 2 pin connectors
26 AWG wire
LM2596S buck converter
CN5711 Constant current driver
USB 2.0 male 2 pin pigtail

Soldering guide:
Not completed

Difficult steps
1-7 used clamp + cloth + pinching to close gap
1-9 before putting D20 in, trim internal rail locking bump fully for full internal position
1-18 part 2, D13 very stiff attempting to close gap
2-4 part 3, E2 slightly stiff but it's merely just in an awkward place
4-2 stiff but not exceedingly so, just needs some elbow grease
5-1 difficult to press O1 in fully but it probably won't matter too much, used a clamp, G10 just hurts to put in so use a cloth
5-2 WHY IS O8 SO GODDAMN TIGHT
5-3 the whole of this step is so ass, I struggled the whole time
5-4 tough but not too difficult
5-5 minor instructional mistake but not significant, L1(L2) 21 should be used when referring to both L1 21 parts since L1 and L2 both have only one copy of part 21 but is identical
6-1 sand the pegs for S9 a little before assembly if you want O1 7 and O1 9 to fit flush, expect Sticker 24 solid plastic backing to squeeze out, paint or use just the reflective layer on its own if it happens (it did to me)

42-1 can't fully close gap against interior wall

Loose fit steps:
Not there yet

Known operating power
Operating voltage 3V
Operating current ? (0.3A?) will measure once I've hooked up electronics

Very unique model kit and design! Definitely special in terms of its limb construction and design choices but still a remarkable build! Only thing I wish is they gave us a spare D runner part 1 so we could build both heads 😔

As title states I'm having trouble finding either generic electronic viewfinders that use analog signal from a reliable source that isn't eBay scalpers

And having trouble finding lenses that I can use in a 20mm depth space while being around 40mm in diameter is pretty hard too

Currently designed for Adafruit 2" display and Caddxfpv Ratel 2 Analog camera

First time dry brushing! More difficult than I expected to know when the paint would be dry but ended up with great results!

Here are the images! I could have done a better lighting shot with my computer and use keyboard LED and screen to kinda create a homage to the Netflix series where it was emerging from a forest fire but it is pretty late, if there's enough demand I'll make it happen

Original unedited images in the back

Tools: Gundam Base Yokohama starter tool kit
Ray Studio dry brushes
Ray Studio concrete gray, rust brown
Ray Studio Metallic Ex Marker Red, Champagne gold SS marker, Silver plated marker

Spent 5 and a half hours making 2 feet and one leg (😭)

Holy shit the gold marker just keeps fingerprinting I can't wait for my topcoat to arrive because goddamn those large panels I painted gold just gets marked

An absolutely striking kit! Limited by the technology of its time, did think of using my gold plated pen for the shield but the lack of geometry made it wayyy too difficult to consider using it

Tools: Gundam Base (Yokohama) starter tool set
[includes double bladed nippers, tweezers, parts separator, metal file]

Ray studio marker eraser
Ray studio metallic marker EX red and blue
Ray studio eraser stick
Ray studio modelling knife

Tools: Gundam Base (Yokohama) starter tool set
[includes double bladed nippers, tweezers, parts separator, metal file]

Ray studio marker eraser
Ray studio metallic marker EX red and blue
Ray studio eraser stick
Ray studio modelling knife

It's designed to store Ray studio essentials

Every single variant of Ray Studio metallic markers,

4 Ray studio eraser markers

Cleaning stick

Ray studio modelling knife

Ray studio brush washer + diatomaceous earth absorbent pad

5mm Sanding sponges of 7 grits

A3 Ray studio cutting mat

Cleaning stick refills and modelling knife refills

Included hinges are 0.2mm tolerance and I didn't design it to hold Tamiya 40ml glass bottles or the paint boxes but those are usually easy to access and organise as is for basic panel lining needs

I also hadn't modelled in a space to store tools like tweezers and nippers but generally I have a separate toolbox for those

If you'd like the STL files, feel free to hit me up in DMs!

It's designed to store Ray studio essentials

Every single variant of Ray Studio metallic markers,

4 Ray studio eraser markers

Cleaning stick

Ray studio modelling knife

Ray studio brush washer + diatomaceous earth absorbent pad

5mm Sanding sponges of 7 grits

A3 Ray studio cutting mat

Cleaning stick refills and modelling knife refills

Included hinges are 0.2mm tolerance and I didn't design it to hold Tamiya 40ml glass bottles or the paint boxes but those are usually easy to access and organise as is for basic panel lining needs

I also hadn't modelled in a space to store tools like tweezers and nippers but generally I have a separate toolbox for those

Edit: If you'd like the STL files, feel free to hit me up in DMs!