Box Art Extravaganza: October 2023 (Updated)

UPDATE: Added HG Scopedog box art. Since site affiliate HobbyLink Japan has already charged me for this kit, I might as well check out the packaging for the HG Scopedog from Armored Trooper Votoms. And in keeping with the theme of the series it comes with, or packaging of the older kits if any, the … Continue reading Box Art Extravaganza: October 2023 (Updated)

Questionable Transformation: HGUC Phantom Gundam Quad-Build – Work in Progress #4

I don't often reach four works in progress posts for my builds, but this is a quad-build and I'm also using these to push myself to finish all four copies within the month as I plan to do a One Shots photo to wrap up October. I've yet to build the weapons but the two … Continue reading Questionable Transformation: HGUC Phantom Gundam Quad-Build – Work in Progress #4

That’s Quite the Backpack: Premium Bandai-Exclusive RG 00 XN Raiser

While I mainly collect 1/144 scale Gunpla, my actual bread and butter are High Grade kits since I've been so used to them and the pace I have when building them. I've also stopped purchasing all Real Grade lead Gundam kits and just focused on those I really want since they're really marketed as "event … Continue reading That’s Quite the Backpack: Premium Bandai-Exclusive RG 00 XN Raiser

Just the Mirage Oiseau to Go: HGUC Phantom Gundam Quad-Build – Work in Progress #3

I know I just posted an update on the HGUC Phantom Gundam quad-build earlier today, but there's significant progress on these kits as the day ended so I might as well provide another update. I still need to build the weapons, but the MS mode half of this quad-build is basically complete. And as mentioned, … Continue reading Just the Mirage Oiseau to Go: HGUC Phantom Gundam Quad-Build – Work in Progress #3

Done Doing the Skirts: HGUC Phantom Gundam Quad-Build – Work in Progress #2

The challenge in building multiple copies of the same model kit is that you need to do the same work as many times as many copies you intend to build. For a casual or "weekend modeler" like me, that mostly involves painting details for color accuracy, and you might think that for an online exclusive … Continue reading Done Doing the Skirts: HGUC Phantom Gundam Quad-Build – Work in Progress #2