Cell Shaded RX-78 Head | Gunpla Builder's Association | Page 1

thorny mist Jan 5, 2026, 8:09 PM

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Gonna give cell shaded/anime style a try on this RX-78 gashapon head I had kicking around.
Here’s are before pics and will post progress as I go along naturally.

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Going to use these markers to do it.
Found them on Amazon
Double ended. Sharp tip and round tip

thorny mist Jan 5, 2026, 8:56 PM

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Disassembled

thorny mist Jan 6, 2026, 2:29 AM

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Painted all black first
Tomorrow it’s marker time!

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Well, a little reassemble to see how light will hit it then marker time!

thorny mist Jan 16, 2026, 12:49 AM

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well.. those markers are SHIT
no even strokes. gonna have to find better.

left spruce Jan 16, 2026, 8:55 AM

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I’ve used these for other purposes but never on a model kit. Look into the Posca brand. Not the cheapest of things but there great quality. Maybe grab one to test before investing in the full range of colours

near saddle Jan 16, 2026, 12:19 PM

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thorny mist well.. those markers are SHIT no even strokes. gonna have to find better.

maybe try AK playmakers

thorny mist Jan 16, 2026, 12:24 PM

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Good old AK coming threw as usual

near saddle Feb 11, 2026, 8:45 PM

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have u tried those out yet?

#Cell Shaded RX-78 Head