GM Complete

Put the last bit of decals on RGM-79 GM yesterday or so, then topcoated the whole model today. Looks pretty good! I thought the decals might clutter the basic design, but they aren't that intrusive. Besides the Jack Halloween emblems the decals are pretty minimal, but enough to add a finishing touch.

Had a few hiccups with spraying: didn't dust enough beforehand (little bits get stuck on), some topcoat solution pooled in a few places (had to wipe off and reapply). Still getting the hang of it. Also, went through my first can, good thing I had another!

And on the First Day...

... God Gundam created a body for itself. Actually maybe the first month... I've had this kit sitting here for a while. Regardless, got the torso and waist completed for God Gundam. It was quite a different build style on account of the whole Action Frame deal (one screw to hold the torso to the waist). All the joints, even the waist flaps, feel sturdy (which is good because the waist is usually loose on some models).

Because it's an old kit the plastic seems worse quality and the details aren't as defined. Some panel lines, like on the front yellow piece, weren't molded very deep. I had to cut with a hobby knife new lines so that the ink would stick. Sort of annoying... Also the vents didn't take panel lining very well.

All in all, seems like it should be an interesting and unique kit. Next up: The Core Lander, then head (although I'm waiting on some hobby supplies so that might be delayed).

Kits Acquired: The New and The Old

Got my MG Gundam Astray Blue Frame a couple days ago. First impression: very large box (about the same for Unicorn I believe) and there aren't really enough runners to fill the entire box, there's a lot of extra space. Not quite sure it needed such a big box, but hey, more impressive to look at. Looks like a very nice kit.

Also received another kit cheap-ish (or so I thought) off of ebay, an MG RGM-79Q GM Quel from Zeta Gundam. It's a very old kit (from 10 years ago). Because I'm used to new kits where Bandai has made many improvements on their production values and engineering, this kit is... disappointing. Shown in the photo is one of the two purplish runners. No where on the actual kit is it supposed to have this color. Instead the purple parts correspond to different color areas on the model (black shield, dark blue outer armor). So... I suppose I have to paint the pieces on those 2 runners, unless I don't have the right colors, then I paint ALL the runners. Also the clear visor piece wasn't even orange, just clear... Now I need to get clear orange paint. Never again old kits, never again...

Between Blue Astray, God Gundam, and the fail kit Quel, not sure which is next. Probably God. Also, still working on RGM-79 decals and topcoating.

Jack Halloween Thirteen

Quite a name for an RGM-79, but that is indeed what is depicted from the decals I just added. It's a little strange, a little clustered, but I like this decal set so far!

God Gundam: Next Project

Acquired kit cheap-ish off of ebay. It's an older kit with a somewhat different build (Action Fighting Frame (lots of screws)). Should be interesting. Haven't seen the series yet, but from what I've seen so far from G Gundam, it's weird. As a result, this M.S. has no conventional weapons. Just some shining hands...

RX-78-2 Complete!

Finished up the original Gundam with the other leg and basic equipment. Haven't built the bazooka (have one from RGM-79), the Gundam Hammer (I will eventually... but all those spikes... so many nub marks...), or the Beam Javelin (waiting on some clear red paint). Besides! Just the beam rifle and shield look the best. So iconic.

Decals incoming... eventually.

Gundam Gets a Leg Up

Small update on the RX-78-2. As you can see, got some face, some arms, and a leg. Just another leg and some weps left!

I've been watching the original Mobile Suit Gundam a bit. Why did they have to include the little compartment on the waist that holds the heat proof blanket thing... The damn door always falls open... Is it even that important?!