Continuing with this double build, my focus recently is on putting the Assault Shroud, or the parts that turn the Duel Gundam into the Duel Blitz Gundam. Building the Assault Shroud parts were pretty straightforward, although you get more of the parts needed orange paint. Specifically, the large rear thrusters on those equally large shoulder … Continue reading Mostly Done with One: HGCE Duel / Duel Blitz Gundam Double Build – Work in Progress #2
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Blitzing Though these Two: HGCE Duel & Duel Blitz Gundam Double Build – Work in Progress #1
"Blitzing" is a legit word, right? I hinted in my last work in progress post that I'm considering building the HGCE Duel Blitz Gundam after the Best Mecha Collection RX-78-2 Gundam (Revival), and I am going through with it. I also have two copies of the kit, automatically making this a double build for the … Continue reading Blitzing Though these Two: HGCE Duel & Duel Blitz Gundam Double Build – Work in Progress #1
The Wonders of ‘Entry Grade’ Engineering: Best Mecha Collection RX-78-2 Gundam (Revival) – Completed Build
I decided to build the old school Best Mecha Collection RX-78-2 Gundam with the intention of having better appreciation with the engineering placed in the Renewal version. And now that I've completed the old kit, I decided to went straight into building the new one, and it really shows the 45 years of plastic model … Continue reading The Wonders of ‘Entry Grade’ Engineering: Best Mecha Collection RX-78-2 Gundam (Revival) – Completed Build
Finally Crossing Out this Build: Best Mecha Collection RX-78-2 Gundam – Completed Build
Earlier this month, I started building the Best Mecha Collection RX-78-2 Gundam, the original version which required glue and paint. I was almost done with the kit, but I broke the right elbow joint. So, I ordered another copy from Buyee, along with a couple more exclusive kits, and they arrived last week. No fancy … Continue reading Finally Crossing Out this Build: Best Mecha Collection RX-78-2 Gundam – Completed Build
Yes, I’m Hand Painting: Best Mecha Collection 1/144 RX-78 Gundam, The OLD One
I can't remember exactly when, but I was able to get my hands on a couple of old kits, like requiring-glue kind of old. These were the original Best Mecha Collection 1/144 RX-78 Gundam and the Mobile Suit Variation 1/144 Prototype Gundam. With the Best Mecha Collection recently getting an Entry Grade-style revival version, I … Continue reading Yes, I’m Hand Painting: Best Mecha Collection 1/144 RX-78 Gundam, The OLD One