Just a quick update and probably the only work-in-progress post I'll make for the Entry Grade Strike Gundam. I started this build over the weekend, and I was once again reminded of how they were able to make such a color-accurate kit with a low parts count through clever engineering and parts design. This is … Continue reading More or Less Complete: Entry Grade Strike Gundam
Tag: Gunpla
I Mashed F5 on Premium Bandai! HGUC Phantom Gundam
I am not the most familiar with late Universal Century stories, murky canon status and lack of official English releases withstanding. But I think everyone would agree that the Phantom Gundam from Mobile Suit Crossbone Gundam: Ghost is one of the most recognized designs to appear in the manga. In fact, Tamashii Nations has already … Continue reading I Mashed F5 on Premium Bandai! HGUC Phantom Gundam
Taking a Breather: Entry Grade Strike Gundam
I just finished the HG Gundam Exia / Astraea dual build last weekend and before going forward with another double or dual build, I decided to look back at this chain of kits. Starting with the continuation of the HGCE Freedom / Strike Freedom Gundam builds late in November up to the end of February, … Continue reading Taking a Breather: Entry Grade Strike Gundam
Buzzer Beater Builds! Work-in-Progress #3: HG Gundam Exia / Astraea
It's just a day left before February 2022 comes to pass and it looks like these two kits will make my self-imposed deadline of being completed within the month. The primary challenge for these two kits is the need to paint all those gray details that are either supplemented by color-correcting seals or are just … Continue reading Buzzer Beater Builds! Work-in-Progress #3: HG Gundam Exia / Astraea
Taking Slower Than Expected. Work-in-Progress #2: HG Gundam Exia / Astraea Dual Build
The last time I presented these guys over a week ago, they're pretty much busts with the main torso and head units completed. A week passed, and thanks to a lot of actual office work, I only managed to build the arms. Granted, each arm required two applications of paint, one for the gray strip … Continue reading Taking Slower Than Expected. Work-in-Progress #2: HG Gundam Exia / Astraea Dual Build