Sword, Shield, and Silhouette (also Rifle): HGCE Force Impulse Gundam – Double Build Work in Progress #4

For starters, this pertains to the parts I've yet to build as my focus in the last couple of days is completing both the Chest Flyer and Leg Flyer units -- which are just weirdly folded versions of the top and lower halves of the same model kit. While the Leg Flyer is pretty much … Continue reading Sword, Shield, and Silhouette (also Rifle): HGCE Force Impulse Gundam – Double Build Work in Progress #4

Looks Like I’m Having ‘SEED’ Burnout: HGCE Force Impulse Gundam – Double Build Work in Progress #3

For some reason, I've felt uninspired as I'm going through this double build. Don't get me wrong, the kit looks great and all, especially coming off the original HG back in 2004, and I am definitely going to finish them. It's just that I don't feel any sense of excitement compared to when I was … Continue reading Looks Like I’m Having ‘SEED’ Burnout: HGCE Force Impulse Gundam – Double Build Work in Progress #3

Now Powered by Gunprimer (Not Sponsored): HGCE Force Impulse Gundam – Double Build Work in Progress #2

It took me a couple of hours after taking the photos shown in this post to actually write the post because I really don't have anything notable about this part of the HGCE Force Impulse Gundam double build. I mean things are going smoothly as seen below. Much like my other builds, I always start … Continue reading Now Powered by Gunprimer (Not Sponsored): HGCE Force Impulse Gundam – Double Build Work in Progress #2

The Bane of HG Force Impulse Kits: HGCE Force Impulse Gundam – Double Build Work in Progress #1

Following the completion of my HGCE Mighty Strike Freedom Gundam and HGCE Strike Freedom Gundam Type II kits, I wasn't sure which kit (or kits) to build next. What I was sure of is I wanted to build a kit I have multiple copies to save shelf space, automatically making it a double build. And … Continue reading The Bane of HG Force Impulse Kits: HGCE Force Impulse Gundam – Double Build Work in Progress #1

Frame Arms without the Frame: Kotobukiya Introduces New “Forme Arms” Robot Model Kits

Kotobukiya's Frame Arms is one of their most successful robot model kit brands, spanning several spin-off and offshoot lines. At the core of these kits, as the name suggests, is the standard internal frame where all sorts of armor pieces are attached, stemming entirely different designs from a common frame. What if Kotobukiya decides to … Continue reading Frame Arms without the Frame: Kotobukiya Introduces New “Forme Arms” Robot Model Kits