Welcome to a new kind of guest post that combines a Gunpla kit review with a highly personalized customization walkthrough. This week, Megaplamo shares his first time building a Gunpla from the Entry Grade line—and at the same time, a thorough account of his use of the Highlight Technique to airbrush paint it to perfection. ...
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