Category: Television

Mewtwo Plastic Model from Bandai

Preparation

The build started with nitrile gloves to avoid fingerprints, and all runners were unpacked and prepped for painting. A base coat of Mr. Hobby Mr. Colour No. 18 (semi-gloss black) was applied to create a solid foundation and subtle depth for the colours to come.

Colour Tones and Weathering

The kit’s runners came in two shades of purple—light and dark.

▪︎Light purple parts: Subtle weathering was applied using Gundam Colour MS Purple, enhancing depth while preserving the base tone.

▪︎Dark purple parts: A custom colour was mixed from:
•MS Purple
•Mr. Hobby 605 (semi-gloss)
•Mr. Hobby Character Red (semi-gloss)

These darker parts were carefully weathered to bring out shadows and contrast, giving the model a dynamic, lifelike appearance.

Eyes and Facial Details
The eyeballs were highlighted with a silver marker, and the pupils were outlined with dark pink and black markers. This created a subtle panda-eye effect, giving Mewtwo a hostile, sleep-deprived expression that emphasizes its awakened and intense personality.

Curing and Final Prep
All parts were allowed to cure overnight to ensure the semi-gloss paint hardened fully, minimizing the risk of fingerprints or smudges.
The model is now ready for photography and video, with a red backdrop chosen to highlight Mewtwo’s psychic aura and dramatic presence.

Summary
This build goes beyond a standard plastic kit: careful base coating, custom colour mixing, weathering, and detailed eye work transform the figure into a collector-grade display piece that captures the character’s intensity and cinematic quality.

This build of the Bandai Bulbasaur plastic model focused on depth, tonal variation, and precise surface control. The goal was to elevate a simple kit into a cohesive, visually dynamic piece through careful layering, panel detailing, and considered adjustments.

Base and Body Layers
Each part was first coated with a dark base to establish natural shadows and underlying contrast. The body sections were then airbrushed using three distinct shades of green — Mr. Hobby Mr. Color No. 64, 303, and 605. Layered application preserved subtle hints of the darker undercoat, preventing the finish from appearing flat and giving the model a more dimensional presence.

Whites, Reds, and Eye Detailing
White and red components were finished in semi-gloss for clarity and restrained shine. During the eye detailing stage, a slight freehand overspray caused some white to mist into the red area. Rather than stripping and repainting, the section was corrected using a dark pink marker. The resulting dark-pink-and-white combination added a softer character to the eyes, complementing the overall finish.

Panel Lines
To enhance sculpted details, Tamiya Accent Color Panel Line (Black) was applied carefully into recessed lines. Excess wash was removed using enamel thinner and a cotton bud, leaving behind controlled definition that sharpens the contours without overpowering the softer paint tones.

Final Assembly and Reflection
Once fully cured and assembled, the model feels cohesive and balanced. The interplay between layered greens, subtle shading, and refined panel lining elevates the kit beyond its base form. Minor adjustments along the way — such as the eye correction — became part of the build’s character rather than setbacks.
This build demonstrates how patience, layering, and small course corrections can transform a straightforward kit into a polished, display-ready model.