I've primarily known Kaiyodo from their Revoltech-based action figure lines. And while they do offer other stuff, I believe this is what they're most known for. Now, it looks like they wanted to expand to the hobby market with their new Do-Yanen line of plastic model kits, not really sure what "Do-Yanen" means but I'll … Continue reading Kaiyodo Goes Into Plamodels: Do-Yanen 1/35 Sturm Kafer (from “Maschinen Krieger”)
Tag: 1/35 Scale
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
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
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
Plastic Crack: NZ Industrial 1/35 Riesen-Panzer IV
As far as this hobby goes, I have built mostly Gunpla or other mecha-related model kit. So I'm really curious to build one of those more grounded models similar to the likes of Maschinen Krieger. Unfortunately, these require skills beyond me, or time that I don't have the luxury. But it looks like I may … Continue reading Plastic Crack: NZ Industrial 1/35 Riesen-Panzer IV