Before going into my current dual build, here's a quick update on the HG Mirasoul Flight Unit -- and it's done! I was able to get the particular shade of yellow I need to paint the main thrusters and thruster bells of this backpack. I'm not really a fan of painting thruster bells since I … Continue reading First the Sword, then the Broom: HG Gundam Schwarzette & Calibarn Dual Build – Work in Progress #2
Tag: Bandai Spirits
Next Dual Build: HG Gundam Schwarzette & Gundam Calibarn
That's probably one of the lamest post titles I've created in a while. You can blame getting back into the groove of building Gunpla following a couple of months of my annual weather-induced hiatus. My last update for the HG Gundam Aerial Rebuild & Mirasoul Flight Unit dual build was around mid-July. Following the aforementioned … Continue reading Next Dual Build: HG Gundam Schwarzette & Gundam Calibarn
Pull the Trigger or Wait for the HG? The Robot Spirits ⟨Side MS⟩ Anchor Gundam
Actually, I've decided to pull the trigger and pre-order this figure as I don't think we'll get its HGUC kit anytime soon. But for those who still are hemming and hawing, then you may read on. It's almost a solid two years since Tamashii Nations had the Anchor on display, well virtually, as part of … Continue reading Pull the Trigger or Wait for the HG? The Robot Spirits ⟨Side MS⟩ Anchor Gundam
Box Art Extravaganza: August 2023 Addendum
Here's a couple of recently released kits from Bandai Spirits that also had their packaging art revealed. Well, that and some more photos for one kit. The second Macross HG 1/100 kit with the Shortcut Change feature to be released in retail is the HG 1/100 Durandal Valkyrie (Alto Saotome Use) from the film Macross … Continue reading Box Art Extravaganza: August 2023 Addendum
One Has a Lot of Blue: Real Type Color Freedom & Justice Gundams Revealed
As far as I remember, mobile suits in "real type color" are something that's unique to the Universal Century timeline. For those unfamiliar, it's basically adding another layer of realism to the mobile suit designs that might've otherwise gone through 'toyetic' filters as demanded by sponsors. It's the reason the original Gundam, and all subsequent … Continue reading One Has a Lot of Blue: Real Type Color Freedom & Justice Gundams Revealed