Devil Gundam: Finishing Scratch Build Piston [Leg Modification - Part 42]

Hi guys!

Today I will finish the piston then combine it with the thigh. So here are updates on Project Devil Gundam!

I have trimmed then adjust the small detail using hobby knife and file while test fitting it every time.

After those prep work is done I cement the small detail in place.

Overall, I'm happy with the piston and the small detail. Now I can proceed with the other piston.

Here is a quick test fit on thigh and piston I just finished.

Although the cement hasn't cured completely on that small detail.

I can do a quick test fit as long as I don't bump the small details.

I'm very happy with the way the piston turn out so I can cement it in place making sure that it is dead center on the thigh.

Otherwise I will have a problem with the bottom leg connector later.

To be honest I only use my bare eyes for this but I check every angle possible to make sure it is spot on.

I've cemented the other piston on the other thigh as well.

From this angle you can see why I use that "Pac-Man" shape pla plates.

Because I cement the connector to that small box a flat surface won't do so I cut it at an angle which makes it look like "Pac-Man".

For this mod I use tamiya thin regular and thin cement. I use enough regular cement just to melt the plastic together and not leave a mess later.

This takes practice but once you've done it a couple of times it you'll get better at it.

Now that the piston is done. Well it's only half way there I suppose since I haven't connect it to the lower leg.

I will start scratch building a set of knee tomorrow. The knee will provide an articulation for the legs.

After the knee is complete, I can do a few test fit then connect the piston with the lower leg.

And so this is my updates for today on this Devil Gundam x Neue Ziel Project.

Keep on building! Keep on steeming! Have a nice day!