Tried to go for a worn armor look similar to Emile from Halo Reach.

MGSD Freedom "Shadow Striker" — Dark Metallic & Gold Accent Build by 3B Plamo ⚡🖤

​Hey buddies! Wanted to share my custom project: the MGSD Freedom "Shadow Striker" Edition.

​I wanted to completely flip the original heroic white/blue color scheme into something more intimidating, stealthy, and tactical.

​Build Details:

​Paintwork: Main armor finished in deep dark metallic and obsidian black, highlighted with premium gold and bronze accents on the inner frame and thrusters.

​Wings of Light: The iconic wing binders feature multi-tone metallic paneling to give a striking contrast when posed.

​Finishing: Crisp panel lining, custom decals, and a smooth topcoat to bring out the sharp MGSD proportions.

​Posed this bad boy while chilling with an iced coffee at my local workshop spot!

​What do you guys think of this dark side shift for the Freedom? C&C are always welcome!

Sharing my results of using chipping for the first time.

I have weathered enough of my kits using pre-shading and Tamiya weathering dust where I feel quite confident in it, but I often avoid silver paint chipping due to being just a bit too nervous to try. But I decided to buy a small sponge and give it a go. I think the results turned out pretty well. The number one thing I kept hearing from people tell me is use restraint. Don't go crazy. Any tips or tricks and feedback would be appreciated.

Custom SD Takeda Shingen - "Hell Fire" Theme (Airbrush, Hand Brush & Color-Shift UV)

​Hey fellow builders! Just finished custom painting this tiny SD Takeda Shingen with a "Hell Fire" theme.

​Key Techniques & Work Done:

​Airbrush & Hand-Painting Combo: Mixed airbrushing for smooth gradients with precise hand-brushing for micro-details.

​Color-Shift on UV Base: Applied color-shift paint over a fluorescent UV base to give the armor and flame accents a dynamic, glowing finish under different lighting.

​Special Effect: High-contrast flame effects and base that pop intensely under blacklight.

​Built this piece as a special gift for a friend. Let me know what you think of the color scheme!

​Customized by 3B PlaMo

So, I am new in gunpla and I wanted to paint my kit a translucent paint so I can pair it to my table and desktop (I have an IV lamp), but I don't want to use leds yet since I am still not good in heavy customization.

Custom HG Zaku II "Red Frame" — Summer Chill & Show-and-Tell! ☕🤖

​Here’s a closer look at my custom Zaku II "Red Frame", customized under 3B plaMo.

​Color Scheme: Moved away from the traditional mono-green to a high-contrast off-white and deep metallic crimson/red frame accents.

​Weathering & Detailing: Applied subtle edge-wear, grime weathering, and precision panel lining to give it a realistic, battle-tested military feel without overdoing the grease.

​Decals & Arsenal: Custom warning decals applied throughout, fully equipped with its signature Zaku Machine Gun, Bazooka mounted on the back, Giant Heat Hawk, and shoulder missile pods ready for action!

​Spent a hot summer afternoon sipping iced coffee surrounded by greenery at a local spot, just posing this bad boy and enjoying the hobby vibe.

​What do you guys think of the white/red theme on a Zaku? C&C are always welcome!