Let's just get this out of the way. Ever since they introduced its Gundam Build variant, the Load Astray Double Rebake, I think I'm not the only one who thought that this is a dumb way to translate what we initially thought as the "Lord Astray" -- which is a much cooler and more intimidating … Continue reading I’m Not Calling It “Load” Astray: HGCE Lord Astray Ω
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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
Dual Builds Complete! HGCC Turn “A” Gundam ✕ HGBF Turn “A” Gundam Shin
Managed to finish this double build roughly a month after opening the bags of runners. The build itself was okay and there weren't really that many hiccups along the way. Well, except for the slow progress thanks to my one hour/day build time. I'm also proud of how I actually was able to place paint … Continue reading Dual Builds Complete! HGCC Turn “A” Gundam ✕ HGBF Turn “A” Gundam Shin