Super Fumina HGBF 044: Build Tips and Customization

Quick Answer

Build your Super Fumina HGBF 044 with careful seam line removal and custom painting to bring out the character's unique design from Gundam Build Fighters Try.

Build and Customization Steps

1. Prepare the Soft Parts: Separate the soft plastic clothing pieces from the runners using a sharp nipper. Cut slightly away from the part and trim the nub with a hobby knife. Avoid sanding these parts with coarse grits; use a fine file or sanding sponge at 1000 grit or higher. Common mistake: using plastic cement on soft parts will melt them unevenly. Use super glue or CA glue instead if needed.
2. Remove Seam Lines on Hard Plastic: For the arms, legs, and hair, apply thin plastic cement along the seam, press the halves together firmly, and let the excess squeeze out. After 15 minutes, scrape the dried bead with a hobby blade, then sand with 600, 800, and 1000 grit sandpaper. Common mistake: sanding before the cement fully cures leaves a sunken seam line. Check that the seam line is completely gone before moving to paint.
3. Apply Foil Stickers for the Eyes: Use tweezers to place the layered foil stickers for the pupils. Align the sticker with the edge of the eye socket and press down from the center outward. Common mistake: touching the adhesive side with fingers leaves oils that prevent sticking. Clean the area with a cotton swab and isopropyl alcohol first.
4. Paint the Body and Details: Prime the hard plastic parts with a fine gray primer. Use acrylic paints for the skin tones and uniform colors. Mask the soft clothing parts with tape if you want to paint around them. Common mistake: spraying primer directly on the soft material causes it to become brittle. Remove the soft parts before priming. Test paint on a soft part sprue first to confirm adhesion.
5. Assemble and Pose: Snap the joints together carefully, especially the ball joints in the shoulders and hips. The soft skirt parts flex, so you can pose the legs without stress marks. Common mistake: forcing a stiff joint can break the soft plastic. Apply a tiny drop of silicone grease to tight joints before assembly. Pose the figure on a stand to avoid leaning over time.

About This Kit

• HGBF 044 Super Fumina: Parts include a mixture of soft material and normal plastic to recreate pliable feel of clothing while still maintaining the construction found in a normal GunPla. The soft material means you cannot use standard plastic cement on those parts, and sanding must be done gently to avoid melting or tearing.