The Plan
The V2 Assault-Buster is getting a sharp take on its standard color scheme — keeping the iconic blue, white, and yellow but stepping up the quality with premium paints to make every color really pop. Scribing will add panel line detail throughout. This one is about doing the classics right.
Build Log
March 7, 2026
Working on more seam line removal. Not totally necessary, but really makes a difference when the kit is painted. Start with gluing the pieces together, then sand with a 400-600 grit sponge until the signs of the line are gone, then work progressively toward higher grits, 600-1200, until it looks like one harmonious piece.
March 6, 2026
Back at it after a long break. Today was all about repair and cleanup — a few parts broke during disassembly months ago when I was a little too aggressive with pieces that were fitted too tightly. The glue had already cured so it was time to sand everything back to shape. Worked through several grits of sandpaper to get the repaired sections looking identical to the surrounding surface. Satisfying to see them blend in cleanly.
Pre-March 2026 — Snap Build & Disassembly
Completed the full snap build to check fit and get a feel for the kit, then disassembled everything to prep for paint. Learned a hard lesson about tight-fitting parts — a few pieces broke during teardown. Glued and set aside to cure. Next up: fixing the breaks.