I just finished the HG Gundam Exia / Astraea dual build last weekend and before going forward with another double or dual build, I decided to look back at this chain of kits. Starting with the continuation of the HGCE Freedom / Strike Freedom Gundam builds late in November up to the end of February, … Continue reading Taking a Breather: Entry Grade Strike Gundam
Tag: Model Kits
Buzzer Beater Builds! Work-in-Progress #3: HG Gundam Exia / Astraea
It's just a day left before February 2022 comes to pass and it looks like these two kits will make my self-imposed deadline of being completed within the month. The primary challenge for these two kits is the need to paint all those gray details that are either supplemented by color-correcting seals or are just … Continue reading Buzzer Beater Builds! Work-in-Progress #3: HG Gundam Exia / Astraea
Taking Slower Than Expected. Work-in-Progress #2: HG Gundam Exia / Astraea Dual Build
The last time I presented these guys over a week ago, they're pretty much busts with the main torso and head units completed. A week passed, and thanks to a lot of actual office work, I only managed to build the arms. Granted, each arm required two applications of paint, one for the gray strip … Continue reading Taking Slower Than Expected. Work-in-Progress #2: HG Gundam Exia / Astraea Dual Build
So Shiny! MGEX Strike Freedom Gundam
Two years following the inaugural Master Grade Extreme release with the MGEX Unicorn Gundam Ver.Ka, Bandai Spirits has announced its follow up. And while I have reservations for this particular mobile suit, I do agree that it does deserve a second take. Yes, we are getting the MGEX Strike Freedom Gundam, and it also sets … Continue reading So Shiny! MGEX Strike Freedom Gundam
#WonHobby35: MODEROID Reveals and Displays
Good Smile Company is back with their bi-annual (?) highlight and display of upcoming products from their various lines, WonHobby 35 or "Wonderful Hobby Life For You 35" (like seriously, who thought of that long name). I don't expect much new stuff from their Good Mecha Smile brands as they did just have Mecha Smile … Continue reading #WonHobby35: MODEROID Reveals and Displays