When I posted my first work in progress update for this HG Gundam Zirius double build, someone over at Threads commented regarding the potential issue with the hip joints, referring to a YouTube video review. While I don't usually take video reviews as gospel, I did note this potential issue as I went and built … Continue reading Confirmed, the Hips are Fragile: HG Gundam Zirius – Double Build Work in Progress #2
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Excellent Parts Separation, So Far: HG Gundam Zirius – Double Build Work in Progress #1
Following my allusion to this double build a couple of times previously, I have finally started with the HG Gundam Zirius from Mobile Suit Gundam Eight. I am doing a double build to have separate kits for both the standard and light armor configurations. I've just built the torso and head units as seen here, … Continue reading Excellent Parts Separation, So Far: HG Gundam Zirius – Double Build Work in Progress #1
Bulky is an Understatement: UA Zi-Kron – Work in Progress #2
At the time of posting, my two copies of the HG Gundam Zirius have arrived so I'm contemplating on whether to just finish the UA Zi-Kron or pivot to doing the double build. Contemplations aside, let's quickly check where the build is. The fully armored masked soldier look becomes more apparent at this point. This … Continue reading Bulky is an Understatement: UA Zi-Kron – Work in Progress #2
Doing in the Interim: UA Zi-Kron – (Formal) Work in Progress #1
I've teased, I believe in one of my HG 00 Raiser WIPs, building one of the Ultra Action 1/144 scale kits from Sheik Mainland. Besides SNAA, Sheik Mainland is the other Chinese model kit manufacturer that I have the most purchases and I have curiosity with their Ultra Action line of 1/144 scale kits which, … Continue reading Doing in the Interim: UA Zi-Kron – (Formal) Work in Progress #1
And I Got Another HG Exia Earlier: HG Gundam Exia Repair II – Work in Progress #2
Just to get the post title out of the way, I did get another HG Exia, along with another kit which I'll mention in another post. This is purely for building the HG Gundam Devise Exia which uses the third-party add on from DDB Corgi. It can be used on either the HG or RG … Continue reading And I Got Another HG Exia Earlier: HG Gundam Exia Repair II – Work in Progress #2