Start of RX-0 Unicorn Gundam "Ver-Ka"

On wednesday unicorn and crossbone fullcloth came in the mail and i started doing pre assembly prep work. 

When i build a MG i like to cut the pieces from the runners that are going to be shoing on the model and set them up for paint. some people first paint while the parts are still on the runners and then go over the nip marks again 

with an airbrush. I don't have an airbrush yet but is it on my list of thing to get in the future but for now i am using Tamiya spray cans.

While i am cutting the pieces i wet sand each part as i go using 600 or 800 grit sandpaper. i like wet sanding because the sand paper lasts longer and the parts come out better IMO. after i have sanded the parts i mount then on wooden skewers by either mounting the skewer in a whole provided or with poster tac. all of these things are easily purchased at office max or at a grocery store.

the skewers are then labeled and stuck into green foam i get from the craft store with each foam brick representing a runner or two. keeping everything labeled makes things so much easier in the long run. it takes a TON of time but in the end things turn out so much better.

here are a few photos of some of the things i use.

foam:

Skewers:

alright lets get building!