Roughly after under a month, I'm finally checking the HG 00 Raiser (with GN Sword III) off my backlog. My familiarity with a previous build helped this one as the delay was mainly due to some instances of really bad weather. The kit is fairly color accurate overall, albeit numerous areas that needed gray paint … Continue reading Watch out for Paint Chipping: HG 00 Raiser (with GN Sword III) Completed Build
Tag: Work In Progress
Now to Stabilize the Twin Drive: HG 00 Raiser – Work in Progress #2… and a Side Build
As expected during this time of year, the weather during the last several weeks have been horrendous. But things have gotten better last week and I was able to resume the HG 00 Raiser build I've started in July. I've also started building another kit in parallel, primarily because a friend wanted to do a … Continue reading Now to Stabilize the Twin Drive: HG 00 Raiser – Work in Progress #2… and a Side Build
A (Now) Oldie, but Goodie: HG 00 Raiser – Work in Progress #1
I've been meaning to build the HG 00 Raiser and HG 00 Qan[T] as part of my lead Gundam build catch up efforts. The HG 00 Gundam, while not perfect, is notable for ushering what's considered as the modern standard for High Grade kits. Especially when compared to the HG Gundam SEED, or even the … Continue reading A (Now) Oldie, but Goodie: HG 00 Raiser – Work in Progress #1
Turned Out the Way I Expected: HGUC RX-78-2 Gundam (2015) Double Build Complete
Finally completed my double build of the HGUC RX-78-2 Gundam from 2025 (or the revive one) and they turned out the way I expected. Quite the anticlimactic heading but that's the basic intent, especially with the "Patchwork" custom I did with the Builders Parts HD - MS Armor 01 set. To recap, I built the … Continue reading Turned Out the Way I Expected: HGUC RX-78-2 Gundam (2015) Double Build Complete
To The Patchwork: HGUC RX-78-2 Gundam (2015) Double Build – Work in Progress #2
Another weekend went and I was able to build the other HGUC Gundam as you can see below. They are very much identical, with one part making a minor difference, at least before I stick the "patchwork" armor panels. The only different part is the Hyper Bazooka mount at the back of the hip amor. … Continue reading To The Patchwork: HGUC RX-78-2 Gundam (2015) Double Build – Work in Progress #2