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
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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
In the Backlog as long as “Hathaway 2” was in Production: HGUC Xi Gundam – Work in Progress #1
I purchased the HGUC Xi Gundam at the same time it came out in stores, which is around the same time as Mobile Suit Gundam Hathaway came out, right in the middle of the pandemic. So, while I secured the kit, I really didn't feel building it. The kit stayed in the backlog since then, … Continue reading In the Backlog as long as “Hathaway 2” was in Production: HGUC Xi Gundam – Work in Progress #1
Is The Novelty Gone? HG GQuuuuuuX [Endymion Unit Activated] – Completed Build
We're one year past the broadcast premiere of Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX and one year past my build of the original HG GQuuuuuuX. At that time, it was a novel build and it literally stretched what could be done with the engineering and price point of normal HG kits with its intricate design. A first … Continue reading Is The Novelty Gone? HG GQuuuuuuX [Endymion Unit Activated] – Completed Build
Still no Hands: HG GQuuuuuuX [Endymion Unit Activated] – Work in Progress #2
This will be a short one since I just continued my build of the HG GQuuuuuuX [Endymion Unit Activated] and there's really nothing new as build experiences go. I've mentioned this several times previously, but those aftermarket masking sheets and decal sets really helps in speeding up this build, especially for a visually complex design … Continue reading Still no Hands: HG GQuuuuuuX [Endymion Unit Activated] – Work in Progress #2