I AM Definitely Curious: Qingzhou Model Hyper Gizmo (HG) 1/144 “Python” (MMS-01 Serpent, Gundam Wing: Endless Waltz)

Bandai Spirits is finally circling back on 1/144 scale Endless Waltz kits with the HGAC Gundam Sandrock Custom this June. That said, I'm expecting these releases to be trickled in the next couple of years, and that's just the five Gundams. For those who prefer to collect grunt units, then I don't recommend holding your … Continue reading I AM Definitely Curious: Qingzhou Model Hyper Gizmo (HG) 1/144 “Python” (MMS-01 Serpent, Gundam Wing: Endless Waltz)

Precision Masking Returns: HG Gundam Naion – Completed Build

Normally, I would have several work-in-progress posts before showing a completed build, but I didn't expect to be done with the HG Gundam Naion earlier today. So I'll just go through the work which took several days this past week. The black strips on the lower back required very thin masking tape. My main impetus … Continue reading Precision Masking Returns: HG Gundam Naion – Completed Build

Definitely my Last Build for 2025: Kurofune Co. 1/144 Gundam Ez8

I got the Kurofune Co. 1/144 "Easy 8" or the Gundam Ez8 from The 08th MS Team earlier this year. I won't delve into the moral grey area of purchasing this kit, and as long as you can get one, then by all means. In any case, I'm still in the 'figuring out' stage of … Continue reading Definitely my Last Build for 2025: Kurofune Co. 1/144 Gundam Ez8

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