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
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Quick posts ranging from hobby-relevant topics to some random stuff. News items are included but not the focus.
Yet Another Dilemma: Figure-rise Standard “ULTRAMAN” -Action-
Around the same time last year, I was in a dilemma on which releases to pick up for my ULTRAMAN collection. Whether I should go and continue with my ULTRA-ACT ✕ S.H.Figuarts figures, albeit being manga versions, or go with the Figure-rise Standard 1/12 scale model kits. Seeing the announcement of a second season, as … Continue reading Yet Another Dilemma: Figure-rise Standard “ULTRAMAN” -Action-
#5002 / S.H.Figuarts / C-3PO (Star Wars: The Force Awakens)
Love it or hate it, the Skywalker Saga has finally closed with Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker. While I don't consider myself to be a big Star Wars enthusiast, I do think the movie was less than stellar and Disney / Lucasfilm could've handled the sequel trilogy better. But we're not here to review … Continue reading #5002 / S.H.Figuarts / C-3PO (Star Wars: The Force Awakens)
New MODEROID Solicitations: January 2020
Cheesy banner image aside, Good Smile Company has released their January 2020 product solicitations and includes some from their MODEROID model kit line. Building a MODEROID kit is still a far cry from Bandai Spirits-level of engineering but they have their own quirks that made me interested in their upcoming releases. Staring with the 1/35 … Continue reading New MODEROID Solicitations: January 2020
New Gunpla Announcements: High Grade BUILD DIVERS:R
Gundam Build Divers Re:RISE ended its first season on a rather surprising note. Even the fact that it's split into two seasons is already surprising enough. While the second season is slated to premiere in April, Bandai Spirits wastes no time in teasing some of the upcoming kits. Here's two I found interesting. Evil Core … Continue reading New Gunpla Announcements: High Grade BUILD DIVERS:R