I got this figure used at a fraction of the regular price. Of course there’s always a reason; it looks like the painter was drunk and made splatters everywhere, and a previous owner probably tried to remove some on her skirt, creating an unsightly sanding spot in the process. It’s a pity (but lucky for me…) because the figure has some very nice detailing on her musket and hair ornaments.
![](https://truefork.org/wp/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/154169127296_0-568x1024.jpg)
Seriously, Banpresto? Where was QA that day?
![](https://truefork.org/wp/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/154169127296_1-1024x762.jpg)
Unfortunately the figure doesn’t come apart, so I’ll try to carefully paint over the damaged areas because I’d rather not repaint the whole skirt….
Blouse repaint successful, looks like I found a blend for the skirt:
![](https://truefork.org/wp/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/154169127296_2-978x1024.jpg)
‘Not repainting the whole skirt’ failed 😉 Next was to redo the trim…
![](https://truefork.org/wp/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/154169127296_3-546x1024.jpg)
I call it done. I like the color scheme of Mami’s chara design, it’s not complex or gaudy but still striking and original.
![](https://truefork.org/wp/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/154169127296_4-619x1024.jpg)
![](https://truefork.org/wp/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/154169127296_5-537x1024.jpg)
![](https://truefork.org/wp/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/154169127296_6-600x1024.jpg)
Some details, before:
![](https://truefork.org/wp/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/154217144461_0-1024x762.jpg)
![](https://truefork.org/wp/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/154217144461_1-1024x1011.jpg)
After:
![](https://truefork.org/wp/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/154217144461_2-1024x809.jpg)
![](https://truefork.org/wp/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/154217144461_3-1024x648.jpg)