Large kits and sets are not uncommon as far as SMP [Shokugan Modeling Project] releases go. Take a good chunk of Super Sentai carrier vehicles or King J-Der from GaoGaiGar. I mostly pass up on these due to their sheer volume or cost, or I'm just not a fan of the designs. But just a … Continue reading SMP Going Bigger and Ambitious: SMP [Shogugan Modeling Project] AAP07: Balteus
Tag: Plamodel
Box Art Extravaganza: June 2026
UPDATED June 21, 2026 As we crawl towards the end of June, we would be seeing a launch of a new line, with some peculiarities. I'm talking about the new HG Kero-Pla New Keroro Robo, along with the spanking new packaging design, a far cry from the cheap illustratons of the old kits. This is … Continue reading Box Art Extravaganza: June 2026
This is like the Alyzeus in “Code Geass:” Premium Bandai Exclusive HG Zi-Artemis
I guess designing these overly complicated and very busy-looking machines is an ongoing trend. It's been a couple of years since Code Geass: Rozé of the Recapture was released, and I've still yet to finish it. I was already around halfway through though I've yet to see the UZZ-001m Zi-Artemis in action. Well, I guess … Continue reading This is like the Alyzeus in “Code Geass:” Premium Bandai Exclusive HG Zi-Artemis
We’ve Come Full Doritos! HGUC Xi Gundam – Completed Build
I was expecting to complete the HGUC Xi Gundam around next week, but the long weekend did help me complete this kit. Which means we've finally come full Doritos with this build. Last we checked, I still needed to build the arms, shoulder armors/Minovsky Flight units, the backpack stabilizers and weapons. The arms were straight-forward … Continue reading We’ve Come Full Doritos! HGUC Xi Gundam – Completed Build
Realizing the Scale: HGUC Xi Gundam – Work in Progress #2
Progress has been steady for the HGUC Xi Gundam build this week. My usual build order is from the top to bottom, starting with the head, torso, and arm units. But for this kit, I decided to proceed with everything sans the arms and the large shoulder armors. Basically the head, torso and the leg … Continue reading Realizing the Scale: HGUC Xi Gundam – Work in Progress #2