Some Unsolicited Thoughts: January 2024

And just like that, we're almost at the tail-end of January 2024. While there were only a handful of major announcements and/or happenings this month, I did want to highlight a couple that I'm too lazy to make a dedicated post. The elephant in this room is of course the premiere of Mobile Suit Gundam … Continue reading Some Unsolicited Thoughts: January 2024

Hand-Painting, Literally: MODEROID Savage Crossbow – Work in Progress #2

Not exactly the smoothest build but I'm almost done with the MODEROID Savage Crossbow. All that's left is a little bit of hand-painting. Prior to this build, I was really apprehensive when it comes to hand-painting my kits. But thanks to a couple of YouTube tutorials, I've had a new found appreciation of the technique, … Continue reading Hand-Painting, Literally: MODEROID Savage Crossbow – Work in Progress #2

Freaking Minus Molds! MODEROID Savage Crossbow – Work in Progress #1

I was really setting my sights on building the RG Nu Gundam during the holiday break. Well, I'll defer that build as my next since I went on and started this guy. This is the MODEROID 1/35 Savage Crossbow, the Savage unit Sousuke Sagara used after the Arbalest got destroyed in Full Metal Panic! Invisible … Continue reading Freaking Minus Molds! MODEROID Savage Crossbow – Work in Progress #1

Bandai Spirits January 2019 New Kit Reveals

Bandai Spirits Hobby Division, via their Twitter account @hobbysite, revealed a couple of kits slated for April/May 2019 release. And as always, here are my unsolicited thoughts on these announcements. The last kit announced in the HG 1/60 Full Metal Panic! Invisible Victory line is the Arbalest recolor which includes the XL-2 Emergency Deployment Booster. … Continue reading Bandai Spirits January 2019 New Kit Reveals