Finally Crossed out of the Build Queue: HG Force Impulse Gundam – Double Build Completed

I never expected to finish this double build and have time to fudge another one before 2022 ends, but it looks like I did, just right before Christmas. I actually took the shot above thinking I'd make another work-in-progress post for this build right after. But apparently, this would be my last update for this … Continue reading Finally Crossed out of the Build Queue: HG Force Impulse Gundam – Double Build Completed

Chest Flyer Looks Dumb: HG Force Impulse Gundam – Double Build Work-in-Progress #2

I've continued along my HG Force Impulse Gundam double build, and I've managed to paint and complete the upper torso unit, or what would be the Chest Flyer. And yes, it looks dumb and uninspired as it was back in 2004. After taking this photo, I was also able to build the waist units so … Continue reading Chest Flyer Looks Dumb: HG Force Impulse Gundam – Double Build Work-in-Progress #2

Gunpla Whiplash is Real: HG Force Impulse Gundam – Double Build Work-in-Progress #1

Coming from building both HG Gundam Aerial and Lfrith, two of the latest Gunpla releases coinciding with the current broadcast of Mobile Suit Gundam the Witch from Mercury, I decided to do a complete 180 and follow up with something that would need much more effort to look good. Especially given the almost 20-year gap … Continue reading Gunpla Whiplash is Real: HG Force Impulse Gundam – Double Build Work-in-Progress #1

Next Phase Gunpla: Road to 2020

2020 is the Gunpla 40th Anniversary, so in sort of a preview of the stuff to come, The Gundam Base Tokyo once again opened their Next Phase Gunpla exhibit and on there were a lot of kits I personally didn't expect. What's more, all of these have planned release dates! Here's a quick video from … Continue reading Next Phase Gunpla: Road to 2020