Ricky Hoskin
North Chesterfield, Virginia
Calling his version of the RX-78-3 Gundam mobile suit a low-visibility variant, Ricky took his cues from RAF fighters in desert camo during World War II. After airbrushing the mech Mr. Surfacer Mahogany Primer, he pre-shaded, painted the base colors, post-shaded, and then added highlights. The desaturated colors are all Real Colors lacquers, and Ricky weathered with AK Interactive enamel pinwashes. For the base, he cut MDF to size, routed the half-round detail stripes, and made the placard and custom decals. Then he painted it to match the Gundam.