I was supposed to post this yesterday, but AWS did its thing and impacted a whole chunk of the internet, including Flickr where I host these blog images. Anyway, I was able to finish the double build for HG Gundam Zirius and they're okay. Not mind-blowing nor utter disappointments, just okay. For starters, the kit … Continue reading They’re Okay, I Guess? HG Gundam Zirius – Double Build Complete
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Confirmed, the Hips are Fragile: HG Gundam Zirius – Double Build Work in Progress #2
When I posted my first work in progress update for this HG Gundam Zirius double build, someone over at Threads commented regarding the potential issue with the hip joints, referring to a YouTube video review. While I don't usually take video reviews as gospel, I did note this potential issue as I went and built … Continue reading Confirmed, the Hips are Fragile: HG Gundam Zirius – Double Build Work in Progress #2
Excellent Parts Separation, So Far: HG Gundam Zirius – Double Build Work in Progress #1
Following my allusion to this double build a couple of times previously, I have finally started with the HG Gundam Zirius from Mobile Suit Gundam Eight. I am doing a double build to have separate kits for both the standard and light armor configurations. I've just built the torso and head units as seen here, … Continue reading Excellent Parts Separation, So Far: HG Gundam Zirius – Double Build Work in Progress #1
Box Art Extravaganza: July 2025
I always tend to step back on the hobby around July to August because this is usually the time when the weather is being a prick. But that's not saying I'm not keeping tabs on the month's releases. I got two because of the whole Light Armor configuration thing. On the top of my list … Continue reading Box Art Extravaganza: July 2025
Not-so-Quickie: Getting Serious with the HG Gundam Zirius
I am apologizing in advance for this pun, or any other ones in this post. Anyway, also shown during the recently concluded Shizuoka Hobby Show are colored prototypes for HG Gundam Zirius, now with official English spelling, the main hero mobile suit from the manga Mobile Suit Gundam Eight. Following this, solicitations have also opened … Continue reading Not-so-Quickie: Getting Serious with the HG Gundam Zirius