Building Bandai's HGUC MS-07B-3 Gouf Custom - Step By Step

[@warmachine5835]

I love watching this because I'm getting a lot of confirmation on the techniques I've learned since picking up the hobby. Things like Tamiya Extra Thin, wet sanding, masking by using a toothpick or tweezers to outline the gaps... it confirms how far I've come in my skills to see someone with far more experience doing the same techniques!

[@warmachine5835]

As more a question than a comment, you find that Mr. Hobby Leveling Thinner plays nice with Tamiya's acrylics? I never tried mixing them since the Tamiya is an alcohol base from my understanding, but I have quite a few old pots of Tamiya laying around and if Leveling Thinner works great with them, that just makes my color palette wider.

[@JonBius]

Thanks so much for your kind words, and I'm so glad you enjoyed the video! And the basics always work - they are the building blocks on which everything else stands! A firm foundation there really helps as you learn new techniques and try new products. I've always felt that a lot of times people I've talked to who were frustrated by a product or technique simply did not have the foundation in the basic "tools of the trade". So you're right on track! Yes, I use Mr. Color Leveling Thinner with Tamiya paints. It works great! You might find watching this video to be helpful: kzbin.info/www/bejne/p5zRp5adeJ2dms0 Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@jushihj]

I'm still pretty new to the gunpla scene and have seen dozens of model kit customizing tutorials on youtube, but I've never seen anyone use a mechanical pencil to panel line their kits. I think it's a genius technique! Not only is it cheap and readily available in most households, it also looks nice! I will definitely be using this technique! Thank you for posting these videos and sharing your techniques! Also, Gouf Custom is one of my favorite designs and I think what you did with it is stunning to look at!

[@JonBius]

I love keeping things simple! It's quick, easy, and affordable. Have fun with your builds!

[@girhen]

Gundam's "colored to sell toys" mobile suits always look so much better with a realistic recolor. Now it actually feels like what the 08th Team coloring should have been if they wanted it blue.

[@JonBius]

And it is so much fun to paint and weather them! 😊 Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@warmachine5835]

I agree. And even more "toyetic" color schemes look great with a more desaturated paint job. The first gunpla I took to 100% completion was an RX-78-5 "Gundam Unit 5" which is white, red, yellow, and almost-black brown. Mixing up my own shades and playing very sloppy with my black panel accent wash gave it a wonderful desaturated look that I'm very proud of. Even if my panel lines look like crap and one of the waterslide decals is misaligned because I smudged it before sealing it and didn't notice... I'm a bit bitter about that last part.

[@slinkygiallo7237]

Excellent vid! I purchased this kit yesterday and while looking around for some ideas and tips, found you and your channel. Really appreciate what you do. Thanks so much.

[@JonBius]

Thank you so much! I'm so glad you found it useful! You'll really like this kit. It really is a load of fun, and just looks so cool when completed. Have fun with it - feel free to contact me if I can be of service. (Contact form on jonbius.com.) Thanks again - have a great day!

[@adammurphy7680]

Great, informative video, Jon. Your videos are some of the best modeling content on KZbin.

[@JonBius]

Thank you so much! I needed that this afternoon. Most grateful! 😊

[@christiansalvacruz3733]

Thank you for the great tips for a newbie like me. Plus I like the Bob Ross-esque voice over you give for your painting. 😁

[@JonBius]

Thank you so much - I am so glad you found the video helpful. And thanks for watching and leaving a comment. 😊

[@catisafk]

Im learning a lot from these videos! You're one of the best modelling youtubers out there!

[@JonBius]

Happy to hear that! Thanks so much for your kind words!

[@tenkowolf8325]

That was a great build of the Gouf Custom HGUC. That was also my Canadian sister's first kit. We built it together viva video chat.

[@JonBius]

Thank you! I appreciate that. :D What a fun way to build - a very cool idea. I'm sure she enjoyed it too!

[@Bob-b7x6v]

I remember when 08th MS Team made it to the US dubbed via Toonami in the early 2000s. This was one of the most based Zeon mobile suits of the Universal Century. It's pilot, Captain Norris Packard, was one of the deadliest non-psychic pilots of the One Year War.

[@WORLDOFONI]

Jon this was dope! Learned a lot from your techniques. Thanks and awesome job! I need this kit now 🔥

[@JonBius]

Thanks for your kind words, and I'm so happy to know the video was helpful. It's a fun kit for sure!

[@cotto1hunded]

We can tell you're a straight og to modeling. Your work is amazing brother.

[@JonBius]

Thank you so much for your kind words! I am so very grateful.

[@ikhsanstbd]

Best Gunpla Tutorial on youtube so far. Keep it up!

[@JonBius]

Thank you so much! I am glad you liked it. Be sure and check out my full Gunpla playlist - kzbin.info/aero/PLZt56FNuWOKcQ3HCvojikBZPirqs0QIgU Thanks!

[@relshdan191]

such a great/informative tutorial. thank you...this and some of your others have helped me so much moving on from just panel-lining and clear coat.

[@JonBius]

Glad it was helpful! And I'm so happy you've found others useful too. That's what I hope to do - help others in the hobby! Thanks so much for watching and commenting!

[@craignasty21]

To second christiansalvacruz... Jon you are (to me) the gunpla bob Ross. Thank you for being you. Stay awesome

[@JonBius]

I appreciate that greatly. Thank you so much for your kind words! Happy day to you!

[@craignasty21]

@@JonBius gotten back into gunpla after a 20yr hiatus... My dad had a renowned independent hobby store in London during the 70s... Youre skills have been inspiring for doing the hg gunpla. It's technique, patience etc, let alone researching/finding/purchasing scale specific afv/infantry/buildings... But that's on me... Got back into it after discovering 30mm kits, got a back log of about 60 30mm/gundam builds right now. And about 100+ 1/144 miniatutes to process... Seemed like a good idea at the time.

[@rivazza68]

Nicely done, I just bought this kit, my first Gundam ever hopefully it will turn out nice like yours, thanks for sharing.

[@JonBius]

It's a great kit for sure! I think you'll enjoy it. Thanks so much for watching and commenting!

[@pwk1983]

amazing work. I enjoy watching you apply the weathering to the kit and learn a lot from your video.

[@JonBius]

Thank you so much! I am grateful you've found this helpful. Be sure and check out my Gundam playlist! Thanks again for watching and commenting!

[@fantasticfreddie]

This is was great! I really enjoyed seeing the whole process.

[@JonBius]

Thanks so much! I am glad you enjoyed it. It's such a fun kit! :D

[@jhoodfysh]

Excellent thank you, I really enjoy learning those skills.

[@JonBius]

Thanks so much! It's a great kit to build.

[@Berndwilhelm-WH]

I'm also working on this kit atm. Be the first Gunpla kit I'm going to fully paint. Noticed Hobby Lobby started having Gunpla kits and they almost always have 40% off them at my store. Thought to my self I haven't done a Gunpla kit in like 20 years and now on my 6th kit...

[@JonBius]

They are fun! Enjoy!

[@recentrogue]

I just got it on sale. Dont have paints and such but i cant wait to make it. It'll be my first model

[@JonBius]

That's awesome! Have fun with it and enjoy the process. Thanks so much for watching and commenting!

[@roberthosier4062]

This is easily my favorite video of yours so far. I've been building and painting gunpla for a while now and I still learn something new from each one of your videos.

[@JonBius]

Thank you SO MUCH! That is such an encouragement to read - I am grateful. :)

[@فخرالمستقبل-ص2س]

Zzz was just lg

[@crimsonlibra6878]

+1 like and suscribe. I never thought of using pencil for the panel lining. thanks for the tips!

[@JonBius]

Thanks so much for your kind words, and I'm so glad you found it helpful! Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@keithnorton4404]

Came out amazing!

[@JonBius]

Thanks so much! I am grateful. 😊

[@eunsuplee150]

I don't even like zakus but that's so badass, bravo!

[@JonBius]

Thanks! I wasn't a Zeon fan myself, but I had so much fun with this kit. They are so great for weathering! Thanks for your kind words, and thanks for watching and commenting!

[@angularfpv6572]

I can echo what Slinky said lol. Thank you for all this valuable info!

[@JonBius]

Thank you so very much! I appreciate it. And thanks for watching and commenting!

[@RMZFILMS59]

Thanks Jon! Love it.

[@JonBius]

Thanks so much for watching and commenting!

[@lanesteele240]

Tamyia transparent red blue yellow and smoke air brushed over silver makes awesome heat staining

[@JonBius]

It really does! It's a fantastic combo. Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@JonathanVelasquez]

Wonderful and simple, thank you for sharing.

[@JonBius]

Thank you for watching and commenting! I'm glad you enjoyed it. :D

[@tewzaku2535]

Love this Gouf, gray video and your son has good taste!!

[@JonBius]

Thanks so much! I appreciate it! :) (Wait until you see what he got me for my birthday! ;) )

[@Bob-b7x6v]

Great work.

[@JonBius]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@u.sbricks5892]

I can relate to love just looking at all the parts 😊

[@JonBius]

It's fun, isn't it? :) Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@JustiniusBuilds]

fantastic job on this one jon! wonderful model, and a lot of really cool techniques on display here!

[@JonBius]

Thanks so much! I am grateful! 😁

[@hermenmoreno6703]

Thanks for the video

[@JonBius]

I'm glad you liked it. Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@jesselarios5310]

Really enjoyed this video , kind of a badass mr.Rogers that builds gunpla vibe ….if you may haha, please keep these vids coming buddy

[@JonBius]

Thanks so much my friend! I am grateful. And thanks for watching and commenting! 😊

[@piggyporkerboo]

thanks for this man

[@JonBius]

You're quite welcome! Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@C2Lawson]

Wonderful video and beautiful work! When the model is complete, all weathering done, etc, do you ever do a final clear coat to protect it?

[@JonBius]

Thanks so much! It depends on what I've applied really. This one used Tamiya paints with Mr. Color Leveling Thinner, so it will grip the plastic very well. Once the weathering products fully cure, they should be very solid too. Because I wanted varying degrees of "sheen" for this one, I did not add a final top coat on this one, but that was more for finish reasons than anything. On others, especially if I want an overall flat look, I'll add a matte top coat, and then add any final gloss weathering over that. (Fluids leaks, etc) If you plan on handling the model, a top coat is a must - but even then you will eventually get some "rub off" here and there. I sell all my pieces on Ebay, and I make sure to let the buyer know it is not intended to be moved around a lot, but rather posed and left in place. I guess the rule of thumb is - when in doubt, top coat! :) Thanks again for watching and commenting!

[@Bob-b7x6v]

You dodged a bullet not using Mr. Color paints. Bandai requires really tight mixes of up to 4 different paints for some MS colors. Luckily they made life easier for Gundam Modelers with a separate paint line later on that's Gundam-specific.

[@jakemccormick6068]

Beautiful work sir...... And im ok with that lol great job

[@JonBius]

Thanks so much - I am grateful! :D

[@jeff881012]

this kit really nice~

[@JonBius]

It is a great kit! I really enjoyed building it. Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@wayne2411]

Love the channel!! Your quarky humor is great. Do you have a video on wet sanding? Like just using special sand paper/stick or just wet a typical one?

[@JonBius]

Thank you so much! I am so happy you enjoy them. :) I don't have a video on wet sanding, though that is a great idea. (Note to self... ;) ) The sanding sticks I use are just the basic sets from places like Squadron - I buy them a pack at a time, and use them till they fall apart - and bust open a new pack! :)

[@zangetsu27]

Will the normal tamiya cement work like the thin cement? just curious

[@JonBius]

I'm not sure, actually, as I don't use it. Assuming it is essentially the same core adhesive/solvent, I'd guess it would. The benefit of the Extra Thin of course is its ability to flow, so it covers mating edges quickly, but does not leave loads of cement to clean up. I'd say give it a test on some spare plastic! Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@zangetsu27]

@@JonBius i love how u highlighted the edges! And love your video format. Ill look forward to more of your videos

[@JonBius]

@@zangetsu27 Thanks so much! I am grateful! Be sure and subscribe and hit the bell icon! Check back Friday, as I'll have another mecha video starting, from another anime series. :D And also check out my Playlists - here's a link to the Gunpla list: kzbin.info/aero/PLZt56FNuWOKcQ3HCvojikBZPirqs0QIgU Thanks! :D

[@Bob-b7x6v]

The secret to this kit not falling over with all the weapons on one arm is to fit lead weights in the feet.

[@RMZFILMS59]

Jon - Do you seal the model with a flat clear coat?

[@JonBius]

No flat coat. Jusr let things happen! 😊

[@RMZFILMS59]

@@JonBius Great, thanks Jon! 🙌🏾🤓

[@jeepster0204]

Please do a hg hygogg!

[@JonBius]

Maybe one day! It is a cool mobile suit! Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@adnamaharas7935]

How long does it take to build this

[@JonBius]

The construction takes a couple of hours. The Painting and weathering varies depending on how much you do! Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@adnamaharas7935]

I was just wondering because my son built this rather quickly, I was thinking this would keep him occupied during the Christmas break. Luckily, I brought him more models. If you know of any challenging model kits I'd like to know...thank you.

[@JonBius]

Pick up a Perfect Grade kit - that will keep him very occupied! Have fun!

[@snowpuddle9622]

power cables leaked?

[@JonBius]

Sure! It's super-secret space power fluid. :D Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@OJMAH]

most people would finish their gunpla without any further afford. they would finish this kit in 3hours. those who do small paint spots , panel lining and top coat are already in small numbers ; maybe less than 1/10persons. this would consume few more hours something between 7-12hours. and for this level of finish. maybe 1/100 or 1/300persons . im not sure how many hours this kind of finish would take maybe 15 - 30hours?

[@JonBius]

I don't recall exactly on this one, but typically on a fully weathered model I can spend anywhere from 25 to 80 or more hours. It all depends on the size of the model and the complexity of the weathering. Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@Bob-b7x6v]

The only Gouf that was as cool as the B3 was the H8 Flying Gouf with the nuclear jet turbines in the cankles.

[@humzaehtesham404]

could you have just built it normally and then done the glue and whatever?!

[@JonBius]

Yes, you can absolutely do that. The reason I like to assemble it, and then disassemble, is so I can see where seam lines are, and basically make a plan for the sub-assemblies I'll break the kit into. But simply assembling it, gluing it, and then painting it will definitely work. I've done that a few times too. Thanks for watching and commenting - have fun with your build!

[@humzaehtesham404]

Jon Bius no I mean built the thing and after the vid u could’ve done that stuff

[@JonBius]

Hey Humza, I'm not sure what you mean - I apologize. I filmed it as I worked, but the way I did is just a suggested way. There are many ways to enjoy Gunpla! Regards, Jon

[@humzaehtesham404]

Jon Bius I meant to say THAT you could’ve build it without adding any extra glue or your stuff cuz it made the vid longer

[@JonBius]

@@humzaehtesham404 Gotcha! Thanks for the clarification. However, the glue did allow the seam lines to be sanded over, so I think that is an important thing to consider when building your Gunpla. Thank you! :D

[@Grifftrogg]

Gots to stick a paw in now and then or it's just not cricket.

[@JonBius]

Thanks friend! :D