One Shots / “A Charmful Christmas?”

I brandish this site as my "ultimate expression of passion" and part of it is via "the creative process through photography." That is to say I strive to produce the highest quality of photos within my means. Which is the exact opposite with the Kodak Charmera, a blind box keychain camera. The photos it produces … Continue reading One Shots / “A Charmful Christmas?”

Testing the Tools and Workflow: 30MM Alto & Alto Commander Unit – Double Build Complete

This is a quick one. I mentioned previously that I was transitioning to spray cans to using Dspiae's (not sponsored) 'washfree' airbrush system, and I bought several other tools in Japan as part of this transition. And now that I'm on holiday leave, I wanted to test how my new workflow based on these tools. … Continue reading Testing the Tools and Workflow: 30MM Alto & Alto Commander Unit – Double Build Complete

Today’s Robits: #SoloTokyo2025 Haul

After my Fukuoka-Tokyo trip in December 2023, I decided to return a year later for a Tokyo trip. It would've been my first solo international trip, and it would be a test of whether I learned anything from these previous Japan visits since I've always been dependent on my friends for the itinerary and navigation. … Continue reading Today’s Robits: #SoloTokyo2025 Haul

Sooner Than I Expected! HG 1/35 Zi-Apollo Now on Pre-Order

When the Code Geass team had their 20th anniverary projects last week, I was really excited witth the announcement of HG kits for both the Zi-Apollo and Zi-Artemis from Code Geass: Rozé of the Recapture. Despite not yet finishing the series, I've seen enough action from the Knightmare Frame units that I totally won't mind … Continue reading Sooner Than I Expected! HG 1/35 Zi-Apollo Now on Pre-Order

They Really Held on the Solicitation Photos: HG Huckebein (PTX-08R / The 4th Super Robot Wars)

During the Shizouka Hobby Show last May, Bandai Spirits announced an upcoming HG Huckebein kit as part of their Super Robot Wars OG lineup. There was a little confusion on which version this would be since everyone was expecting the purple variant given the previous Mk-II and Mk-III releases. But they decided to go ahead … Continue reading They Really Held on the Solicitation Photos: HG Huckebein (PTX-08R / The 4th Super Robot Wars)