My backlog journey has once again made a stop on the front porch of Mobile Suit Gundam AGE, and today's agenda is to complete the Gundam AGE-3 variants. I've built both the AGE-3 Normal and Orbital in late 2021/early 2022, which just leaves me with the Gundam AGE-3 Fortress. That said, I'm doing a custom … Continue reading Those are some Wide Shoulders: HG Gundam AGE-3 Fortress – Work in Progress #1
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They’re Okay, I Guess? HG Gundam Zirius – Double Build Complete
I was supposed to post this yesterday, but AWS did its thing and impacted a whole chunk of the internet, including Flickr where I host these blog images. Anyway, I was able to finish the double build for HG Gundam Zirius and they're okay. Not mind-blowing nor utter disappointments, just okay. For starters, the kit … Continue reading They’re Okay, I Guess? HG Gundam Zirius – Double Build Complete
Confirmed, the Hips are Fragile: HG Gundam Zirius – Double Build Work in Progress #2
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
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