We are already well into 2022, and as far as Gundam is concerned there are two key productions to look forward to. And now we can look forward with some certainty as we have dates attached to these productions. First is Mobile Suit Gundam: Cucuruz Doan's Island which is a theatrical film expanding on a … Continue reading We Got Dates! “The Witch From Mercury” & “Cucuruz Doan’s Island”
Tag: Mecha
Box Art Extravaganza… Not! Work-in-Progress #0: HG Gundam Exia & Gundam Astraea Dual Build
Following the MODEROID Ingrams, I've set my sights once again on Gunpla, and to a particular series I wanted to return to. It's also nice to see how Naochika Morishita's packaging illustrations went from a cell-shaded style... ... into something more akin to his usual style. Nope, this is not a box art extravaganza post … Continue reading Box Art Extravaganza… Not! Work-in-Progress #0: HG Gundam Exia & Gundam Astraea Dual Build
A Good Change of Pace! Build Complete: MODEROID Ingram 1 & 2
After a couple of weeks, I've now finished the double build for the MODEROID Ingram 1 & 2 kits from Good Smile Company. I was really satisfied by it, and while it isn't the same level of engineering as a Bandai Spirits kit, it did allow me to practice stuff like applying waterslide decals. Yes, … Continue reading A Good Change of Pace! Build Complete: MODEROID Ingram 1 & 2
“Gundam Thunderbolt”: Speedrunning the Alternate U.C. Canon
U.C. canon and Gundam Thunderbolt are two concepts you can't put together without encountering a significant discourse, especially on the English-speaking Gundam community. We tend to hold canon with reverence, so it throws us off when something like Gundam Thunderbolt shows us stuff we know can't exist in the timeline it's supposed to belong. And … Continue reading “Gundam Thunderbolt”: Speedrunning the Alternate U.C. Canon
Just the Weapons, and a Leg? Work-in-Progress #2: MODEROID Ingram Double Build
Just chugging along with this double build and I'm a good portion of the way complete with both kits. With just the hands, weapons, and a leg of Unit 2. Unlike the upper sections, there's not much need for waterslide decals on the legs so the build went much faster. Although speaking of decals, I … Continue reading Just the Weapons, and a Leg? Work-in-Progress #2: MODEROID Ingram Double Build