The HGUC Victory Two Gundam quad-build continues and I spent most of last week painting parts that are not color accurate across all four kits, coming out of what I gathered from the first V2 Gunda…
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Phantoctober Quad-Build: HGUC Phantom Gundam – Work in Progress #1
It’s now October, which means all the Halloween shenanigans and what not. I previously teased wanting to do something Halloween-related, at least in name and so I’m building…
Done Doing the Skirts: HGUC Phantom Gundam Quad-Build – Work in Progress #2
The challenge in building multiple copies of the same model kit is that you need to do the same work as many times as many copies you intend…
One (Almost) Done, Three to Go: HGUC V2 Gundam Quad-Build – Work in Progress #1
As I mentioned last week, I’m cleansing my model-building palette following five ‘SEED’ kit builds by doing almost the same number of HGUC kits. And when I say…
Questionable Transformation: HGUC Phantom Gundam Quad-Build – Work in Progress #4
I don’t often reach four works in progress posts for my builds, but this is a quad-build and I’m also using these to push myself to finish all…
Just the Mirage Oiseau to Go: HGUC Phantom Gundam Quad-Build – Work in Progress #3
I know I just posted an update on the HGUC Phantom Gundam quad-build earlier today, but there’s significant progress on these kits as the day ended so I…
“Multiple Mobile Suit,” Literally: HGUC V2 Gundam Quad-Build Complete
The decision to do a Gunpla quad-build is always a commitment. You are building the same kit four times, not to mention any variations each build will have.…
Three’s a Company: HGUC V2 Gundam – Work in Progress #3
Going back to my HGUC V2 Gundam quad-build, I’m now three quarters of the way as I’ve more or less completed third variation of this mobile suit, the…
Now We’re Dual-Building! HGUC Gundam GP01/Fb Dual Build – Work-in-Progress #2
I’ve finally started to do the ‘dual’ part of this dual build with the HGUC Gundam GP01Fb from Stardust Memory. For the sections I’ve built so far, the…
The Mirage Oiseau’s Alright: HGUC Phantom Gundam – Quad-Build Completed
As promised, mostly to myself at least, I’ve completed the quadruple build of the HGUC Phantom Gundam, and rightfully timed to the release of the HGUC Ghost Gundam…
This is a Dual Build, Right? HGUC Gundam GP01/Fb Dual Build – Work-in-Progress #1
I’m a little late in starting my model kit builds for 2023 but I did manage to make some considerable progress on the dual build I’m starting the…
These Kits Don’t Skip Panel Day! Work-in-Progress #2: HGUC ZZ Gundam
I know I just posted my first work-in-progress update for the HGUC ZZ Gundam double build I’m currently doing, but I wanted to provide updates on the actual…
Weapons & Accessories, the Bane of Old Kits: HGUC Gundam GP01/Fb Dual Build – Work-in-Progress #3
I’m now in the third weekend of this dual build and decided to complete as much as possible given that I’ll be busy the following week — which…
The Moon is Definitely Out: HGUC Moon Gundam – Work in Progress #1
A couple of weeks ago, Bandai Namco finally decided to release one of the most requested Gundam games globally, Mobile Suit Gundam U.C. Engage. Yes, I pre-registered and…
Three Years In Pause! Work-in-Progress #3: HGUC Narrative Gundam A-Packs
Searching through my blog archives, I started the HGUC Narrative Gundam A-Packs in January 2019, making this build running for three years now. I am definitely not planning…
Double Building The Double Zeta: HG Gundam AGE-3’s & HGUC ZZ Gundam Work-in-Progress
First and foremost, Happy New Year! 2021 wasn’t the best year but I think many would agree that I was a lot better than the dumpster fire that…
I Promised the Lfrith, Right? HG Gundam Aerial & Lfrith Dual Build – Work-in-Progress #2
As I mentioned last time, I pressed the pause button on building HG Gundam Aerial to start work on HG Gundam Lfrith and it’s pretty much what I…
Taking Slower Than Expected. Work-in-Progress #2: HG Gundam Exia / Astraea Dual Build
The last time I presented these guys over a week ago, they’re pretty much busts with the main torso and head units completed. A week passed, and thanks…
Chest Flyer Looks Dumb: HG Force Impulse Gundam – Double Build Work-in-Progress #2
I’ve continued along my HG Force Impulse Gundam double build, and I’ve managed to paint and complete the upper torso unit, or what would be the Chest Flyer.…
First the Sword, then the Broom: HG Gundam Schwarzette & Calibarn Dual Build – Work in Progress #2
Before going into my current dual build, here’s a quick update on the HG Mirasoul Flight Unit — and it’s done! I was able to get the particular…
Yes, I’ll Also Build the LFrith: HG Gundam Aerial & Lfrith Dual Build – Work-in-Progress #1
With Gundam the Witch from Mercury well into its run, it’s obviously logical that I pick my next dual build as the two Gundam kits from this series,…
Let’s Build “Space Oomfie!” HG Gundam Aerial Rebuild – Work-in-Progress #1
I just knew this very recently, especially after the North American Gundam.Info Twitter account made this meme official, sort of. For some reason, the international Witch from Mercury…
Sans Weapons and Digits? HG RX-78-02 Gundam Double Build – Work-in-Progress #2
Thanks to a combination of late-night meetings and an irritating case of neck muscle pain within the last week or so, I wasn’t able to make any progress…
Slow and Steady. HG Gundam Barbatos Lupus/Lupus Rex Dual Build: Work-in-Progress #2
I didn’t have much time this past week to continue this dual build, so I just made the most of last weekend. I got to build the arms…
Box Art Extravaganza… Not! Work-in-Progress #0: HG Gundam Exia & Gundam Astraea Dual Build
Following the MODEROID Ingrams, I’ve set my sights once again on Gunpla, and to a particular series I wanted to return to. It’s also nice to see how…
Correcting Past Mistakes! Work-in-Progress #1: HG GundAM Exia / Astraea Dual Build
I didn’t have much time last week, and I knew I won’t have much time this week either, so I really hoped to make a lot of progress…
Just a Quick Build Lah! Entry Grade Lah Gundam – Work in Progress #1
It’s just a little over a week before I’m finally going back to Japan after four years and a pandemic. As such, I decided to have a relatively…
That’s Quite the Backpack: HGCE Mighty & Type II Strike Freedom Gundam – Double Build Work in Progress #2
Following my build progress last week, I did the exact same thing for my second Mighty Strike Freedom. And as expected, there were improvements following the first, which…
Now Powered by Gunprimer (Not Sponsored): HGCE Force Impulse Gundam – Double Build Work in Progress #2
It took me a couple of hours after taking the photos shown in this post to actually write the post because I really don’t have anything notable about…
Leg Day for Days: HG Gundam Aerial & Lfrith Dual Build – Work-in-Progress #3
It’s been a week or so since my last update and I wasn’t able to make any progress during the previous weekend as I spent the time taking…
GUND-Bits and Pieces: HG Gundam Aerial & Lfrith Dual Build – Work-in-Progress #4
Despite being out most of the past weekend, I was still able to allot time to build the lower half of HG Gundam Lfrith and I was able…
Gunpla Whiplash is Real: HG Force Impulse Gundam – Double Build Work-in-Progress #1
Coming from building both HG Gundam Aerial and Lfrith, two of the latest Gunpla releases coinciding with the current broadcast of Mobile Suit Gundam the Witch from Mercury,…
Look Ma, No Legs: HG Gundam Calibarn – Work in Progress #2
Okay, if someone is curious enough to ask, technically this is my second update for tis build, despite not making an explicit #1 since it’s already covered in…
One Complicated Backpack: HGCE Rising Freedom Gundam – Work in Progress #2
I spent the last couple of days building the HGCE Rising Freedom Gundam and while I do appreciate the modern nuances Bandai Spirits placed in the kit, I…
Just the Weapons, and a Leg? Work-in-Progress #2: MODEROID Ingram Double Build
Just chugging along with this double build and I’m a good portion of the way complete with both kits. With just the hands, weapons, and a leg of…
“Cucuruz Doan’s Island” Special: HG RX-78-02 Gundam Double Build – Work-in-Progress #1
Time flies so fast and its now June, which means we are just days away from the most anticipated movie of the year, Mobile Suit Gundam: Cucuruz Doan’s…
We’re Post-“SEED FREEDOM” Now: HG Destiny Gundam – Work in Progress #2
Before anything else, I just wanted to say that as of this post, we’ve finally crossed a milestone that’s 20 years in the making. Yes, the Gundam SEED…
The Bane of HG Force Impulse Kits: HGCE Force Impulse Gundam – Double Build Work in Progress #1
Following the completion of my HGCE Mighty Strike Freedom Gundam and HGCE Strike Freedom Gundam Type II kits, I wasn’t sure which kit (or kits) to build next.…
Lines and Grays! Work-in-Progress #1: Turn “A” Dual Build
I just noticed that whenever I’m doing these dual builds, the first work-in-progress post often happens after building the head and torso. You can check the other ones…
Guns… err… Rifles! HGCE Mighty & Type II Strike Freedom Gundam – Double Build Work in Progress #2.5
Quick real-life update for context. I’ve recently transferred jobs and as such, I’m still in the transition period and have yet to get a feel of how the…
Looks Like I’m Having ‘SEED’ Burnout: HGCE Force Impulse Gundam – Double Build Work in Progress #3
For some reason, I’ve felt uninspired as I’m going through this double build. Don’t get me wrong, the kit looks great and all, especially coming off the original…
These Kits AGE’d Well! Work-in-Progress #1: HG Gundam AGE-3 Normal / Orbital Dual Build
Mobile Suit Gundam AGE marked its 10th anniversary this 2021. But outside of a themed area inside The Gundam Base Tokyo, it didn’t get much fanfare thanks to…
Complex Heads are Complex. Work-in-Progress #1: HG Gundam Barbatos Lupus/Lupus Rex Dual Build
A couple of weeks after finishing the digits for both the HG Gundam Barbatos Lupus and Lupus Rex, I have managed to actually start building the kits. And…
Sword, Shield, and Silhouette (also Rifle): HGCE Force Impulse Gundam – Double Build Work in Progress #4
For starters, this pertains to the parts I’ve yet to build as my focus in the last couple of days is completing both the Chest Flyer and Leg…
Starting the SEED Early: HG Destiny Gundam – Work in Progress #1
I was supposed to start my Gundam SEED kit build binge in January, but since I’ve already completed my second Lah Gundam earlier this week, I might as…
I’m Good with the Gold: HGCE Mighty & Type II Strike Freedom Gundam – Double Build Work in Progress #1
I’m not sure if I’ve mentioned this previously, but I’m doing away with my previous practice of double/dual building kits unless they’re very similar, like what I did…
2019 Best in Class: HGCE Destiny Gundam – Work in Progress #1
For the last several weeks, I’ve been “indulging” myself in building old HG Gundam SEED kits in succession. Starting with the Destiny Gundam, the Aile Strike Gundam, and…
Space Oomfie’s Body is Done: HG Gundam Aerial Rebuild – Work-in-Progress #2
Thanks to the benefit of a simpler color layout, modern kit engineering, and great parts separation, I am more or less done building the main body of the…
That Went Faster Than Expected: HGAW Gundam Double X – Work in Progress #2
Let’s say that I wasn’t expecting this much progress for my HGAW Gundam Double X build within a week after I formally started building it. But I managed…
Puttying and Painting: HGFC God Gundam – Work in Progress #1
I don’t exactly know how I came to picking the HGFC God Gundam as my next build. Probably because of the HGUC V2 Gundam and I guess building…
Work in Progress – Wednesday Thoughts
Or lack thereof. I was so proud of my weekly appointment, but I couldn’t really bring myself to write anything that would ‘fit’ in the category today. The…
