Neko Bosou Nami Mori (MAQ82336)

Neko Bosou Nami Mori - a Bandai plastic kit

This is a small plastic kit from the Japanese brand Bandai from its science fiction and fantasy subjects. In the package are injection-molded sprues with the parts and instructions; the model is assembled at home and does not come finished out of the box. In size it is among the entry-level items, so it is an easy way to try this part of the Bandai range.

The real subject

The subject is not a real machine but a fictional design from Japanese popular culture. The license, the dimensions of the finished model and the number of parts are given in the description on the original packaging. The number in brackets after the name is an internal code and has nothing to do with the kit itself.

Building and painting tips

With its plastic kits Bandai uses color-separated parts and snap-fit joints as standard, so a model holds together even without glue. Even so it pays to nip the parts off with cutters a little away from the gate and clean the remainder up with a sharp knife - torn plastic is far harder to repair than a sanded stub. Anyone who wants to go further can run thin cement for plastic lightly into the joints, sand them and spray the model. On smooth colored plastic a primer comes first, otherwise the paint comes off the edges and the corners. A matte or semi-gloss coat at the end evens out the differences in sheen between the individual shades and ties the whole together.

Who the model is for

• For beginners who want a kit without glue and without an airbrush
• For collectors of Japanese subjects adding small items to a display case
• For modelers looking for a simple test bed for paints and varnishes
• As a present or a weekend project of a few hours

The model is supplied unassembled and unpainted. Glue, paints and accessories are not included in the package, unless stated otherwise.