OK KOs?

MG MBF-P02KAI Astray Red Frame Kai (Daban)

Initially, like other third-party copy of the original, I had doubts with the this kit. But surprisingly, it surpassed my low expectations. There were minor gripes I had with this kit though; the "head cap" that supposed to line up all the way to the visor wasn't connecting well, same as the V fin, and the knee caps wouldn't fit at all. So common sense dictated to use glue and cut some plastic on the knee caps to fix the problem. Other than that, it was all fun!

The Blue Frame is an actual Bandai kit. I would say, Daban did their homework and came close to ( I think) 90% replication.

BTW, the main highlight of this kit is the "bling sprue" (left) that will compliment the glorious Katanas. The dull Gold sprue (right), which Bandai only offered, was surprisingly included also in the package. 

Kit Pic Roll

Here are some kits that I've built a few months back. Straight out of the box, basic panel lining and touch ups, that's it.

MBF-P04 Gundam Astray Green Frame

XXXG-00W0 Wing Gundam Zero

(Pearl Finish)

GAT-X105+P202QX Strike IWSP

MS-06JC Zaku II

GN-000 0 Gundam

Grunt-ty

A fellow modeler had some of his stuff up for sale a week ago. I immediately had these bad boys reserved because I haven't had any grunts in my collection, and I've been meaning to get one while the Great Singapore Sale is on.

Good thing I held back, the seller priced them as per box (YEN=SGD), not bad at all.

Let The Ball Rollin'...

Hi! This would be my first "What's In The Bag?" post for this year. It really took me that long to be back on track and I feel a bit rusty; so bear with me.



Ok, so what's in the bag? These are actually some stuff the I recently acquired from a local hobby store, which I'd tell you more as I get along, and an e-Bay contact that has been consistent in posting his goods online. These aren't really new kits, but there's one special item that got me excited and made me purchase one of the kits here. 


Here it is...

                     Strike Freedom's EQFU-3X Super DRAGOON System effect parts, 

                                                         aka "The Wings of Light". 

Not much of a biggie for some, but in my opinion this is way cooler than the effect parts you get from the Full Burst Mode (FBM) version of Strike Freedom. I got this one from Hobby Art Gallery last year. Just bought it out of impulse since it was previously available only online. Which brings me to next item.

ZGMF-X Strike Freedom Gundam

Yep, just the regular MG release. Personally the FBM didn't lived up to my expectations primarily because of the half-served gold plated bling parts and the steep price. I might as well use the extra cash to buy me some gold Gundam marker or a can of gold spray paint. 

And..

                                                        MSN-04-02 Nightingale SD

This Model Comprehend kit did some waves in the Gunpla community as it's the only Nightingale snap-on kit, to my knowledge, available to the public. And yes, a 1/100 scale version will be out soon here!

The SD Nightingale kit was purchased at Hobby Kulture. They were running a discount promo when I dropped by and decided to pick up the kit. They do also offer courses in basic model building and painting.

I haven't decided yet on which kit I'll work on first. I'll be posting more kits that I purchased a few moons back and some that I've already built.

After Forever

Hello!

It's been awhile, I know, but I'm glad I'll be posting some new stuff here. I'm still gettin' some kits around the time I'm not active here, and a big backlog!

Be posting some cool stuff here soon...

My apologies...

For the lack of updates. The new job that I mentioned a couple of months back has eaten my kit building time, and worst had little time to update the blog. Honestly, I was only able to give myself 30+mins to tinker on my kits. Anyway, sadly that new job didn't work out...be starting a new one on the first week of May, which means I have a week of rest and preparation for the new gig!

Just an update, the Aegis Gundam is already finished. Thanks to those spare 30+mins I was also able to fix some minor flaws of the kit and did some minor painting. I'll be posting some pictures of it soon. Same as the Wing Zero Noir Custom, still on the backseat.

An update also on what kits I have right now. Recently I ventured on purchasing with the help of e-bay. Actually I don't have an account with them and it  will be soon before I dive into purchasing online or bid for any kits. Don't make sense huh?

Actually what I did is contacted the seller from e-bay directly and asked if we can do business face to face. Reason why I specifically contacted the dude is because his goods are very reasonable, and it'll save me at least $10 minimum for the kit that I was eying. I wasn't really expecting any positive reply since he has all the rights to ditch my inquiry; again I don't have an account with e-bay. Surprisingly, he acknowledged and he was cool meeting-up somewhere. The dude was straightforward, place and time was ironed-out and 90% of the deal was already done just over the phone, all we have to do is bump to each other and we're happy both campers.

True enough, around 7pm in Eunos MRT (here in Singapore) the dude came with a number of plastic bags and one of them inside is my MG Johnny Ridden's Custom Zaku Ver. 2! He gave the bag, I gave my dough and we went off and that's it!

The box was sealed in plastic and I counted the parts complete and I'm pleased. Oh yeah, the dude's account name on e-bay is 9262.broker69 . So if ever you're around here in Singapore or just visiting, check out his stuff on e-bay, he has a number of MGs and figures there. His contact number is posted in his account and he can meet you daily around 1pm at City Hall MRT or 7pm Eunos MRT.

What's In The Bag?

I was thinking of adding this on my last post but decided not to 'coz this post will mainly focus on new hauls of kit/s and other stuff that I recently (or not so) purchased. Ala "I got a new package", or sumthin like that...

Purchased from Hobby Point, Tiong Bahru, it's Athrun's first mobile suit, GAT-X303 Aegis Gundam and a bottle Tamiya paint.

Update

Hello there!


I apologize if the blog has been inactive for close to a month now. Just started on a new job and it's a different field from what I'm used too, so my time now is mainly focused on training and out in the field. 


Anyway, since my last review, I've been thinking a lot of what would be my next project; what kit I should buy and other stuff that's related to my hobby. Actually there's one that stands out amongst those thoughts floating around. I'm contemplating on recoloring my HG 1/100 Wing Zero Custom. 

Chopping Board Update Pt. 2 - RX 78-2 Gundam ver. OYW

I'm basically 99% done with the kit, well, except for the weapons. Honestly, because of my limited shelving space, unfortunarely I just leave the weapons unbuilt or on a container. Actually I'm still trying to figure out "taming" my Wing Zero Custom's wings 'coz the dude is taking too much stage space. But for this one, of course he has to have his stuff on him, he'd look naked without 'em for sure.

Going South... Davao City

I'd like to share a video that I made when me and my wife travelled down to Davao City last December. I made a small clip of it so I can present it better rather you guys scrolling down the page, actually 75 photos is a lot if I'll paste it here. 


So I hope you'll enjoy the video as much as we did down south.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=56D_sO_pqps

Oh... 0 Gundam (GN-000 0 Gundam) Pt. 2

I almost forgot this dude. My apologies Mr. Almark. Anyway for the kit itself, it has tons of posing possibilities, a truly playable kit. The proportion is right and I won't mind Bandai releasing a 1/100 version of this kit. Well, of course it would be better if it's the Reborns Gundam, that would really be awesome!

Intermission: Gadget Review - Soundtech USB Lamp

Just got me a mini LED lamp from a gadget store near my place. It took me awhile to decide in getting it since I already have a legit lamp from Ikea, but I realized it has a clamp as a base and it would be troublesome (I'm sounding Singaporean here) to remove it from my room.

Chopping Board Update Pt. 1 - RX 78-2 Gundam ver. OYW

I'm left with the legs and feet and it's almost 4am. So I'll just wrap this up for now, and I'll post it once I'm done. 

First Knife on the Blog - RX 78-2 Gundam ver. OYW

I started on the 0 Gundam already before this blog was put up, so for the sake on integrity (cough, cough...eherm...),  I'd be posting my first WIP with the RX-78-2 Gundam OYW ver. Again this would be a OTB build so nothing grand here, just cutter and nubs getting some action.  And also it would be fitting to have the (cue-in rrobbert184's manly timbre) "grand daddy" of all Gundams to be on my newbie chopping board instead of the Hazel Custom, which I've been itching to work on.


So let's get him sedated, shall we?

The Dealers

Aside from watching Gunpla reviews in YouTube, I also look forward in watching the I-got-a-new-package videos. I dunno, it's just fun to see people getting their new stuff, hyped-up in opening the package, discussing where it was ordered and their plans on the kits. Sometimes they would add some snippets of their lives telling how significant the kit to their lives; otherwise the other obvious reason is the kit was just released and they have to get it.

Oh... 0 Gundam (GN-000 0 Gundam)

Just showing-off the status of the 0 Gundam that I've been working on the past few days. This kit has the GN "feathers" or aura... GN astral aura wings perhaps?  The other version of this model (ACD variant) didn't have the GN feathers but was painted with RX-78-2 scheme.
This one came with roll-out colors: Grayish White, dark Gray, and normal colors for the joints...

 GN-000 0 Gundam

GN Feathers

I'll try to apply more Gundam markers on the parts were the stickers should be.

Future kits on the chopping board...

I sporadically buy my kits, depending on the price or the offer, so here are some of the kits that have been sitting around for quite some time now…

Well, except for the Hazel Custom and Hazel II because I wanted to get the three Hazels in my yard.  

• Hazel Custom
• Advanced Hazel
• Hazel II
• RX-78-2 Gundam Ver. OYW
• Musha Gundam Mk II
• Strike Gundam + I.W.S.P.