Box Art Extravaganza: January 2023

Years may change, but our tendencies to spend our time and resources on plastic model kits never change, well I mean it can, but you get the idea. Boxes! Okay, I don't know if Good Smile Company just gave online retailers limited allocations of MODEROID White Lily over here, but I've had difficulties in securing … Continue reading Box Art Extravaganza: January 2023

Hobby Next Phase 2022 Autumn: Let’s Talk Master Grades

I don't really talk about Master Grades on this blog since I'm more of a 1/144 person, but they did have a couple of interesting announcements for Hobby Next Phase, well at least one is, the other... Let's check them out! MGSD Freedom Gundam We all know Bandai Spirits is planning to do a Master … Continue reading Hobby Next Phase 2022 Autumn: Let’s Talk Master Grades

Squeezing One More for 2021! Work-in-Progress #3: HGCE Freedom / Strike Freedom Dual Build

In my last work-in-progress post for this dual build, I mentioned how I would really want to get these two kits done. So, I spent the latter half of this weekend just doing that. Granted, all that remained are the backpack units and the weapons. But these are the ones that required the most paint … Continue reading Squeezing One More for 2021! Work-in-Progress #3: HGCE Freedom / Strike Freedom Dual Build

One Month To Go! Work-in-Progress #2: HGCE Freedom / Strike Freedom Gundams

Coming out of my annual 3rd quarter build break, I immediately wanted to resume work on the HGCE Freedom / Strike Freedom dual build. To be honest, these two aren't the most exciting of kits, but I still want to finish them before 2021 ends. Especially since I'm targeting to resume another build I placed … Continue reading One Month To Go! Work-in-Progress #2: HGCE Freedom / Strike Freedom Gundams

Golden Joints! Work-in-Progress #1: HGCE Freedom / Strike Freedom Gundams

As a very casual builder that only paints to match color accuracy and seals everything with a flat top coat, having to do gold paint is always a hassle. Especially if these are for joint parts. But with my recent gold-painting splurge with the HGCE Strike Freedom Gundam, I may have found a workflow that … Continue reading Golden Joints! Work-in-Progress #1: HGCE Freedom / Strike Freedom Gundams