Actually building two copies of the HGUC Gundam NT-1 turned out surprisingly smooth given that it's a kit released way back in 2004. Most the work needed was, as mentioned previously, prepping the parts. Especially the copious amount of thrusters all over the mobile suit, and not to mention a couple of panels that needed … Continue reading Surprisingly Smooth Build! HGUC Gundam NT-1 “Alex” – Work in Progress #2
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All That Prep Work! HGUC Gundam NT-1 “Alex” – Work in Progress #1
Prior to diving into this double build, I already knew some prep work was needed to be done. Consider the Gundam NT-1 design. Several thrusters are placed all over the mobile suit, each needed a little drop of orange and black paint to bring out the details. Not to mention some of these thrusters are … Continue reading All That Prep Work! HGUC Gundam NT-1 “Alex” – Work in Progress #1
One More to Go! HGUC Gundam Unit 4
Yes, we're just one more kit away from completing the RX-78 series of Gundams which span the original Mobile Suit Gundam series to the various side stories and games, each covering a different aspect of the One Year War. Next on Bandai Spirits' list is the HGUC Gundam Unit 4 as it appeared in the … Continue reading One More to Go! HGUC Gundam Unit 4
I’m Doing Doubles Again! HGUC Gundam NT-1 “Alex”
The last double build I did was the first HGUC Zeta Gundam kit, and that took me a good couple of years to finish -- mainly due to procrastination but that's still two years. With that in mind, I decided to do yet another double build this early in 2020. This time, it's the HGUC … Continue reading I’m Doing Doubles Again! HGUC Gundam NT-1 “Alex”
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