Haruka Suzumiya

Initial Preparation

This is a layout of the parts for Haruka.  This model was a recast from HobbyFan.  The original manufacturer was A-Brand.
This picture shows the parts after they have been sanded and mounted on toothpicks for painting.  The larger parts such as the single cast body piece are mounted on 1/8 inch wood dowel as toothpicks are too weak.
A well-turned leg is always attractive. 

The hair was base coated with an orange tint.  Then it was highlighted with the airbrush using three successively lighter shades of color.

Pigtails and bows are always cute.  The end of the braid has been shaded with the airbrush.

Shoes and knee socks add a touch of class.  Note the small area of brown overspray on the sock.  This was repaired with a brush.

Another view of the leg.  Gloss paints were used for the shoe to give a highly polished look.  A flat paint was used for the sock.  The flesh color was lightened by mixing a flat flesh paint with a gloss white.  This gives a semi-gloss reflectivity to the skin.  You can see the overall effect.  Different areas of the model reflect light differently.

 

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