HG MS-08TX [EXAM] Efreet Custom

Introduction:

The design of the MS-08TX Efreet has rapidly become one of my favorite mobile suit designs in the last few years. In many ways, the Efreet looks like a highly customized Gouf, it’s curvy, blocky, beefy, and spikey in all the right ways. In spite of the very limited production run of the mobile suit, almost every version is substantially different in terms of colors, armor, and equipment.

The HG Efreet Schneid is currently the only ‘normal’ release of the Efreet available. This version the HG Efreet Custom was originally a P-Bandai exclusive, but it’s also available through Gundam Base right now. And fortunately, JoJoHobbyNStuff has them available at a really decent price! Use coupon code “GoodGunpla” to save 10% off just about everything in stock!




Kit Talk:

Masking, masking, masking. Masking was the key to completing this model. All of the white border round the supplementary armor on the legs and the missile pods were painted white and then masked
and painted blue.

The orange and black details present on the tops of the feet and crotch, the grey details inside of the shoulders, missile pods and the grey and orange in the backpack thrusters were also all masked and painted. This kit took a comparably long time to paint as a result, but I really enjoyed the overall project and result!


In terms of physical modifications, I added plastic plate to the chest and waist to elongate the proportions of the model. I sharpened the shoulder spikes by adding material to the end of each spike and then shaped them with a file and sandpaper. Several of the spike tips broke and had to be remade, as a result, a few of them look a bit sloppy. I also added a very shallow vernier to the outer leg armor from Kotobuliya. Replacement hands were taken from the ‘Gundam build custom hands round’ set. The mono-eye was drilled out and a HIQ gem was painted with clear red and inserted.


Colors:

Blue: Gundam Color XUG 04
Orange: Gundam Color XUG 05 & Gaia Orange Yellow
Black: Gaia Black & Neutral Gray 4
Gray1: Gaia Neutral Gray 4
Gray2: Gaia Neutral Gray 3 & 4
Red eye: Clear Red


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