SM.03 Sazabi Custom By Michael Rinaldi is a unique modeling guide aimed at both advanced and intermediate modelers interested in the world of Gunpla and large mecha kits. The series author, Michael Rinaldi – a world-renowned modeler and expert in painting and weathering techniques – presents a unique project within this book: a modification of the Bandai MG Sazabi Ver Ka 1/100 scale kit. This model represents the legendary Gundam universe, originating from Japan and gaining fans worldwide since the era of the anime series “Mobile Suit Gundam: Char’s Counterattack” (1980s/90s, set in the contemporary anime universe).

• Product category: modeling guide (book)
• Format – softcover, 136 pages, Linen-type paper, size 6.5" x 7.5"
• Language: English
• Model featured in the book: 1/100 Bandai MG Sazabi Ver Ka plastic model kit (Japan)
• The book is illustrated with over one hundred high-quality photos, showing every stage of assembly, painting, and weathering
• Techniques: in-depth discussion of realistic painting, shading, wear and aging effects on large mecha models
• Additional tips: adapting techniques to other models, description of products and tools used

The guide focuses on practical aspects of working with large Gunpla models, showing step by step how to achieve professional weathering effects and unique custom paint jobs. SM.03 Sazabi Custom offers insight into Rinaldi’s innovative ideas—each stage is described in detail and illustrated up close, greatly facilitating learning and applying the knowledge to your own projects.

We recommend this publication to all modelers building advanced Gunpla, mecha models, and fans of realism and detail in scale modeling. The book will also be useful to armor and aircraft plastic modelers, serving as inspiration for developing their own painting techniques. Difficulty of presented techniques: 4/5.

SM.03 Sazabi Custom By Michael Rinaldi is a must-read for everyone who wants to take their Gunpla and mecha assembly, painting, and weathering skills to the next level.