Nobody said competitive Gunpla building is easy. Just gathering your courage to submit your work under the unrelenting scrutiny of the judges is a major accomplishment. Gunpla 101 and contributor and competition judge Megaplamo wants your next competition experience to be a positive one. Here are his tips for ensuring your Gunpla kit can look...
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