Let’s get started on how to draw RX-78-1 Prototype Gundam from Mobile Suit Gundam. This one has quite a bit of mechanical detail, but once you break it down into sections, it’s manageable. The drawing is focused on the front angle where you see most of the important parts clearly, from head to toe.
Details To Pay Attention To When Drawing RX-78-1
- Blocky head unit with signature antennas and faceplate
- Square chest with panel divisions and vents
- Large shoulder plates
- Segmented arms with forearm indents
- Waist and skirt armor panels
- Thick legs with separated knee joints and calf armor separation
- Feet with wide stabilizers and slots
- Mechanical backpack with dual beam saber holders
Once you finish this one, you can also try drawing human characters from the Gundam Universe like Sayla Mass, Char Aznable and Amuro Ray to expand your mobile suit practice.
Color Codes Used In This Drawing Guide
Here’s how I organize the colors during the guide:
- Red Color: highlights the current step you are working on.
- Black Color: shows all the lines you have already drawn up to that step.
- Grey Color: represents the initial rough sketch to place proportions correctly.
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