The Time Machine's base is molded as a single part, featuring incredibly detailed internal structures, though all in one color. Naturally, such intricate detail demands proper color separation.
Each section's internal structure, despite some partial separation, still largely relies on masking for color accuracy. Much like the Doraemon kit itself, crafting these internal details proved to be the most time-consuming aspect of the build.
The Time Machine is quite substantial in size, and with its fully realized internal structures, it truly captures the iconic design. A total of three sections can be opened: the front of the control panel, the seat, and the energy tank, revealing their inner mechanisms. However, I felt there was a high chance of scratching the paint when opening them, so I opted not to.
While some areas could have used stickers for color separation, that approach, though simpler, would have sacrificed the three-dimensional effect. Therefore, I chose to meticulously mask and paint each section individually.
The Nobita figure is non-articulated. However, it's puzzling why the right arm was designed to be movable, resulting in it being a separate piece from the body. The outer side of the right foot is intentionally sculpted with a slight lift. This detail reflects a natural relaxed posture where, with both legs slightly bent and the left leg bent further down, the right foot would typically lift a bit.
The original Doraemon kit includes interchangeable parts: a sitting lower body and separate left and right hands for piloting. However, upon comparison, the model's size appears slightly smaller than its depiction in the original work. In the manga, five people could stand inside with room to spare, but in the model, it feels like two people would almost fill the space.
Since it's a Time Machine, creating a Time Tunnel was a must. While the background clock could have been drawn, to achieve a protruding, three-dimensional effect, I printed the image, cut it out, and glued it onto the backdrop. I plan to create several more themed works in the future, which will eventually be combined into a large-scale diorama. The exterior will feature images from the manga or posters of the work. However, for overall consistency, this outer section will only be completed once all other parts are finished.
