I know I just posted an update on the HGUC Phantom Gundam quad-build earlier today, but there's significant progress on these kits as the day ended so I might as well provide another update. I still need to build the weapons, but the MS mode half of this quad-build is basically complete. And as mentioned, … Continue reading Just the Mirage Oiseau to Go: HGUC Phantom Gundam Quad-Build – Work in Progress #3
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Quick posts ranging from hobby-relevant topics to some random stuff. News items are included but not the focus.
Done Doing the Skirts: HGUC Phantom Gundam Quad-Build – Work in Progress #2
The challenge in building multiple copies of the same model kit is that you need to do the same work as many times as many copies you intend to build. For a casual or "weekend modeler" like me, that mostly involves painting details for color accuracy, and you might think that for an online exclusive … Continue reading Done Doing the Skirts: HGUC Phantom Gundam Quad-Build – Work in Progress #2
Noble Six Joins the Battle: RE:EDIT “Halo: Reach” Lineup Starts
When 1000toys took over the RE:EDIT brand from Sen-Ti-Nel, they made the right decision to move away from Iron Man figures to focus on other properties that would warrant the same premium collectible figure treatment. And they did with their first two offerings from the Halo franchise. I even have both figures up in the … Continue reading Noble Six Joins the Battle: RE:EDIT “Halo: Reach” Lineup Starts
This Drew Blood, Literally! Robot Spirits Villkiss – Retrobright Restoration
Along with starting my HGUC Phantom Gundam quad-build, I did an unplanned restoration work on this figure. And then, it drew blood. I unfortunately found my copy of The Robot Spirits <Side RM> Villkiss figure in a not-so-ideal spot in the house that caused parts of its right section to be discolored. Fortunately, this isn't … Continue reading This Drew Blood, Literally! Robot Spirits Villkiss – Retrobright Restoration
Phantoctober Quad-Build: HGUC Phantom Gundam – Work in Progress #1
It's now October, which means all the Halloween shenanigans and what not. I previously teased wanting to do something Halloween-related, at least in name and so I'm building the HGUC Phantom Gundam. But before going further, yes, you've read that right. It's not a double build, nor a dual build, and we're even skipping a … Continue reading Phantoctober Quad-Build: HGUC Phantom Gundam – Work in Progress #1