Gundam Converge SP01

I have been seeing this on the web many times and kinda curious about them. So despite the price (30SGD), I bought a set. The box is relatively small and when I opened it, I must admit I was a bit disappointed. I expected it to be taller though. And like Gashapon, some of the parts are bend. To make it presentable, one needs to do the panel lines. 

Well, this will probably be my last set unless I want to fix and paint them properly. 

Read More

Getting down to work

With Gunpla Builders World Cup over, it is time to get down to business. I have  three outstanding commissions on hand. 

Perfect Grade Strike Gundam

The plan was to create three striker systems in Perfect Grade format. I will be using the non grade 1/60 Striker set for this conversion. This will be a very interesting and  challenging project for me. 

Read More

SD Sinanju - Review

I have just finished snapping the SD Sinanju and thought that a quick review would be nice. To be released in March, I think this will be a hot item and rightly so. With five runners, it look more like a HG release than SD.  Although there are more parts, assembly is rather straightforward.  

Read More

Leisure build

 After the competition, I need to relax and look for something to build. Thanks to Koba 215 for reminding me that I still have this build to finish. I took it out of the box last night and gave it thorough inspection. There are some minor corrections to be done and painting will start after that. Stay tuned...

Read More

Master Grade & SD Gundam Model Kit Challenge 2010

I should have posted this earlier. Starting 9 June 2010 at Takashimaya in Orchard Road , Shengtai Toys will be holding its annual mid year Gundam competition there. For the open category, all Master Grade Gundams are allowed. And that includes Master Grade figurines like the 1/8 Goku from the Dragonball series, recently released by Bandai. The Junior category will be restricted to Super Deformed Gundams from Sangokuden, Sengokuden and BB series. 

Submission b photos has been extended to 31 May 2010. For those of you who are keen, there is still time to do one. I will be taking part as usual so I see you guys this June!  

Read More

BB Goutaitei Sonken Gundam Korinpaku (WIP Part 3)

Ok I have reached the final phase of construction. I have primed all parts to checked for mistakes. As I filled up the holes with putty, there is a likelihood that the putty might shrink further after it cures. To cover up the gaps, I usually use dissolved putty. It is easier to apply and drys faster. 

I have sand down  and added lenses at various parts. 

Did not do much to the shoulders except to add another layer of armor at the tip.

I added two more "fins" to each side of the armor at the back of the head. 

After extension of the chest I need to scratch the "L" shaped details of each side. Saw some blemishes on this one, totally miss them. Sharp photos do help sometimes.... 

Read More

BB Mania

Finally got my tiger over the weekend. And I had an idea and decided to buy two more for a diorama. I have never done a BB Senshi kit before because I think that all those masking is a bit daunting. But I want to give it a try soon...

SUN QUAN

TAI SHI CI

SUN CE

I got this feeling that this build will be pretty fun for me. Now only the FAZZ stands between me and them.... Must faster finish it!!!

Read More

Grrrrr... Tiger!

Finally! Something that I am really interested in for the BB Senshi Series. Based on Sun Quan from the "Romance of Three Kingdoms", this BB can transform into a white tiger! This is damn cool. I will probably get two and have them displayed one in "Gundam" mode and one in "Tiger" mode... And its coming to in this month!!! Yipee!

See product here - BB Senshi Sangokuden Gotaitei Sonken Gundam Korinpaku

Read More

Duel Gundam [SD]

Finally completed this little fellow. This is my first ever SD Gundam and I am quite satisfied with the final product although there are some areas I need to work on. As usual I guess.....

One reason why I only produce one SD after so many years is that I hold the impression that it is more tedious than the other scales. Well I'm right, and wrong as well. The parts may be difficult to mask, but it hones my patience and attention to details even more. It may sound weird, but I required more planning when doing SDs compared to the other scales! hahaha...

Finishing this one is especially satisfying to me since I have failed to even complete one after so many attempts!

I have choosen to fashion this SD Duel to a NG 1/100 version I did back in 2006. I thought it is something cool to have a SD version of your previous work.

Read More