The orange piping was particularly satisfying, and while I wish I'd added some gray to the blue to desaturate it some, as well as redo some of the decals, I'm nevertheless very satisfied with the results.
I'm sure Max would love the color scheme.
I'm sure Max would love the color scheme.
November 10, 2025 at 9:38 PM
The orange piping was particularly satisfying, and while I wish I'd added some gray to the blue to desaturate it some, as well as redo some of the decals, I'm nevertheless very satisfied with the results.
I'm sure Max would love the color scheme.
I'm sure Max would love the color scheme.
1/2
Custom Ez8 SR "Ace of Spades".
Color palette inspired by an Armored Valkyrie from Macross. It's fully painted except for a couple of inner joint parts.
This was a fun exercise in organization and planning, clipping the parts and sorting them by runner first, then painting.
#gunpla
#gundam
Custom Ez8 SR "Ace of Spades".
Color palette inspired by an Armored Valkyrie from Macross. It's fully painted except for a couple of inner joint parts.
This was a fun exercise in organization and planning, clipping the parts and sorting them by runner first, then painting.
#gunpla
#gundam
November 10, 2025 at 9:38 PM
2/2
That said, the effect under UV light is fricken AWESOME! I definitely need to get some sort of stand or attachment for it so I can free up a hand for a spot light.
That said, feeling a bit burnt out, with my current backlog of 4 filled with ambitious builds.
So next up is a simple Moon Gundam
That said, the effect under UV light is fricken AWESOME! I definitely need to get some sort of stand or attachment for it so I can free up a hand for a spot light.
That said, feeling a bit burnt out, with my current backlog of 4 filled with ambitious builds.
So next up is a simple Moon Gundam
October 4, 2025 at 10:11 PM
2/2
That said, the effect under UV light is fricken AWESOME! I definitely need to get some sort of stand or attachment for it so I can free up a hand for a spot light.
That said, feeling a bit burnt out, with my current backlog of 4 filled with ambitious builds.
So next up is a simple Moon Gundam
That said, the effect under UV light is fricken AWESOME! I definitely need to get some sort of stand or attachment for it so I can free up a hand for a spot light.
That said, feeling a bit burnt out, with my current backlog of 4 filled with ambitious builds.
So next up is a simple Moon Gundam
1/2
It's finally done.
While I normally find the decaling process to be relaxing, some of the pink UV decals were both very thin (this fragile), but also nearly invisible to my colour-blind eyes.
I also had a lot of waiting for some chrome paint to dry after top coating.
#gunpla
#gundam
It's finally done.
While I normally find the decaling process to be relaxing, some of the pink UV decals were both very thin (this fragile), but also nearly invisible to my colour-blind eyes.
I also had a lot of waiting for some chrome paint to dry after top coating.
#gunpla
#gundam
October 4, 2025 at 10:11 PM
3/3
Lastly, the pics in the same order as above. Snapseed is doing a lot of heavy lifting, and the end result isn't too different.
Ultimately I'll go with the new set up as I'm sure more advantages will reveal themselves as I take pictures at more varied angles.
More Vidar pics soon.
Lastly, the pics in the same order as above. Snapseed is doing a lot of heavy lifting, and the end result isn't too different.
Ultimately I'll go with the new set up as I'm sure more advantages will reveal themselves as I take pictures at more varied angles.
More Vidar pics soon.
September 26, 2025 at 10:13 PM
3/3
Lastly, the pics in the same order as above. Snapseed is doing a lot of heavy lifting, and the end result isn't too different.
Ultimately I'll go with the new set up as I'm sure more advantages will reveal themselves as I take pictures at more varied angles.
More Vidar pics soon.
Lastly, the pics in the same order as above. Snapseed is doing a lot of heavy lifting, and the end result isn't too different.
Ultimately I'll go with the new set up as I'm sure more advantages will reveal themselves as I take pictures at more varied angles.
More Vidar pics soon.
2/3
The new set up, using 2x 5⅜ wooden dowels, 5⅜ copper t-connector, parts of a dollar store tripod, and black spandex.
Resulting pics. Note the darker background and continuous gradient.
So far all pics haven't had amy post processing.
The new set up, using 2x 5⅜ wooden dowels, 5⅜ copper t-connector, parts of a dollar store tripod, and black spandex.
Resulting pics. Note the darker background and continuous gradient.
So far all pics haven't had amy post processing.
September 26, 2025 at 10:13 PM
2/3
The new set up, using 2x 5⅜ wooden dowels, 5⅜ copper t-connector, parts of a dollar store tripod, and black spandex.
Resulting pics. Note the darker background and continuous gradient.
So far all pics haven't had amy post processing.
The new set up, using 2x 5⅜ wooden dowels, 5⅜ copper t-connector, parts of a dollar store tripod, and black spandex.
Resulting pics. Note the darker background and continuous gradient.
So far all pics haven't had amy post processing.
1/3
Spent some time last week devising a t-frame for taking Gunpla pics.
First pic the set up I've been using for a few months. It's dollar store foam core and bristol board.
Note the right side of each pic and clear line where the back and bottom panels meet.
#gunpla
#gundam
Spent some time last week devising a t-frame for taking Gunpla pics.
First pic the set up I've been using for a few months. It's dollar store foam core and bristol board.
Note the right side of each pic and clear line where the back and bottom panels meet.
#gunpla
#gundam
September 26, 2025 at 10:13 PM
The Origins GC has better waist articulation, as all the Origins kits do, but I was surprised at how thiccer the Origins GC is compared to the HGUC.
He chonky!
Both were fun in their simplicity!
He chonky!
Both were fun in their simplicity!
September 7, 2025 at 10:09 PM
The Origins GC has better waist articulation, as all the Origins kits do, but I was surprised at how thiccer the Origins GC is compared to the HGUC.
He chonky!
Both were fun in their simplicity!
He chonky!
Both were fun in their simplicity!
A Tale of Two Gun Cannons*
*Or how I bought a KO Origins Gun Cannon after forgetting I had an HGUC Gun Cannon in my backlog.
When I realized, I knew I had to build them back to back. I was pretty sloppy on the clean up for the HGUC (red), but eh, it's fine for the shelf.
1/2
#gunpla
#gundam
*Or how I bought a KO Origins Gun Cannon after forgetting I had an HGUC Gun Cannon in my backlog.
When I realized, I knew I had to build them back to back. I was pretty sloppy on the clean up for the HGUC (red), but eh, it's fine for the shelf.
1/2
#gunpla
#gundam
September 7, 2025 at 10:09 PM
Did the box art trading card thing.
41 "boxes" in 2¼ sheets (back to back cards), and while not a complete inventory of my kits, it's a nice reminder of my journey through the hobby.
#gunpla
#gundam
#artsandcrafts
41 "boxes" in 2¼ sheets (back to back cards), and while not a complete inventory of my kits, it's a nice reminder of my journey through the hobby.
#gunpla
#gundam
#artsandcrafts
August 28, 2025 at 10:07 PM
Did the box art trading card thing.
41 "boxes" in 2¼ sheets (back to back cards), and while not a complete inventory of my kits, it's a nice reminder of my journey through the hobby.
#gunpla
#gundam
#artsandcrafts
41 "boxes" in 2¼ sheets (back to back cards), and while not a complete inventory of my kits, it's a nice reminder of my journey through the hobby.
#gunpla
#gundam
#artsandcrafts
4/4
I absolutely adore this Tokai Teio kit, though I probably won't pick up any other 30MS kits unless they make an Oguri Cap.
This was a truly fun couple of weeks, but now it's back to some old school designs before I tackle the birthday MG Vidar I got for my birthday back in April.
I absolutely adore this Tokai Teio kit, though I probably won't pick up any other 30MS kits unless they make an Oguri Cap.
This was a truly fun couple of weeks, but now it's back to some old school designs before I tackle the birthday MG Vidar I got for my birthday back in April.
August 25, 2025 at 9:50 PM
4/4
I absolutely adore this Tokai Teio kit, though I probably won't pick up any other 30MS kits unless they make an Oguri Cap.
This was a truly fun couple of weeks, but now it's back to some old school designs before I tackle the birthday MG Vidar I got for my birthday back in April.
I absolutely adore this Tokai Teio kit, though I probably won't pick up any other 30MS kits unless they make an Oguri Cap.
This was a truly fun couple of weeks, but now it's back to some old school designs before I tackle the birthday MG Vidar I got for my birthday back in April.
3/4
Then Umamusume happened. While I stumbled through training up Oguri, listening to Tazuna's poisoned cup of advice, I decided to abandon a straight build of the Nobel Gundam for a Mihono Bourbon-inspired custom (I started playing the game during her banner).
Then Umamusume happened. While I stumbled through training up Oguri, listening to Tazuna's poisoned cup of advice, I decided to abandon a straight build of the Nobel Gundam for a Mihono Bourbon-inspired custom (I started playing the game during her banner).
August 25, 2025 at 9:50 PM
3/4
Then Umamusume happened. While I stumbled through training up Oguri, listening to Tazuna's poisoned cup of advice, I decided to abandon a straight build of the Nobel Gundam for a Mihono Bourbon-inspired custom (I started playing the game during her banner).
Then Umamusume happened. While I stumbled through training up Oguri, listening to Tazuna's poisoned cup of advice, I decided to abandon a straight build of the Nobel Gundam for a Mihono Bourbon-inspired custom (I started playing the game during her banner).
2/4
A while ago I missed the boat on a reprint of the Nobel Gundam. So when I saw a KO, I pulled the trigger on it and the KO Shia Qant recolor.
Tough-looking war machines are fun, but variety is the spice of life, so some fem-coded MSes provided a much-needed break from beam rifles and missiles.
A while ago I missed the boat on a reprint of the Nobel Gundam. So when I saw a KO, I pulled the trigger on it and the KO Shia Qant recolor.
Tough-looking war machines are fun, but variety is the spice of life, so some fem-coded MSes provided a much-needed break from beam rifles and missiles.
August 25, 2025 at 9:50 PM
2/4
A while ago I missed the boat on a reprint of the Nobel Gundam. So when I saw a KO, I pulled the trigger on it and the KO Shia Qant recolor.
Tough-looking war machines are fun, but variety is the spice of life, so some fem-coded MSes provided a much-needed break from beam rifles and missiles.
A while ago I missed the boat on a reprint of the Nobel Gundam. So when I saw a KO, I pulled the trigger on it and the KO Shia Qant recolor.
Tough-looking war machines are fun, but variety is the spice of life, so some fem-coded MSes provided a much-needed break from beam rifles and missiles.
1/4
Bear with me. Gonna use this post to set up the tags, with explanations in the replies.
Builds are chronological. First pic in each reply will have a detailed impression of the build.
#gunpla
#plamo
#gundam
#gundambuildfighters
#umamusumeprettyderby
#umamusume
#tokaiteio
#30minutessisters
Bear with me. Gonna use this post to set up the tags, with explanations in the replies.
Builds are chronological. First pic in each reply will have a detailed impression of the build.
#gunpla
#plamo
#gundam
#gundambuildfighters
#umamusumeprettyderby
#umamusume
#tokaiteio
#30minutessisters
August 25, 2025 at 9:50 PM
1/4
Bear with me. Gonna use this post to set up the tags, with explanations in the replies.
Builds are chronological. First pic in each reply will have a detailed impression of the build.
#gunpla
#plamo
#gundam
#gundambuildfighters
#umamusumeprettyderby
#umamusume
#tokaiteio
#30minutessisters
Bear with me. Gonna use this post to set up the tags, with explanations in the replies.
Builds are chronological. First pic in each reply will have a detailed impression of the build.
#gunpla
#plamo
#gundam
#gundambuildfighters
#umamusumeprettyderby
#umamusume
#tokaiteio
#30minutessisters
4/4
And up on display. Also planned, Semi-Gloss -> Gloss -> Matt.
And up on display. Also planned, Semi-Gloss -> Gloss -> Matt.
August 13, 2025 at 10:09 PM
4/4
And up on display. Also planned, Semi-Gloss -> Gloss -> Matt.
And up on display. Also planned, Semi-Gloss -> Gloss -> Matt.
3/4
And fighter mode, where the decals truly shine. I had to really think hard about whether I wanted to stick to my original vision, or keep it in fighter mode because damn that's sexy.
And fighter mode, where the decals truly shine. I had to really think hard about whether I wanted to stick to my original vision, or keep it in fighter mode because damn that's sexy.
August 13, 2025 at 10:09 PM
3/4
And fighter mode, where the decals truly shine. I had to really think hard about whether I wanted to stick to my original vision, or keep it in fighter mode because damn that's sexy.
And fighter mode, where the decals truly shine. I had to really think hard about whether I wanted to stick to my original vision, or keep it in fighter mode because damn that's sexy.
2/4
Gerwalk mode, and the form I'll be leaving it in for my display. Weirdly, the official decals don't have anything for the arms and legs, which leads me to surmise that the intended form for display is fighter mode.
Also, Bandai decals are as bad as they say. Hard to use, tbh.
Gerwalk mode, and the form I'll be leaving it in for my display. Weirdly, the official decals don't have anything for the arms and legs, which leads me to surmise that the intended form for display is fighter mode.
Also, Bandai decals are as bad as they say. Hard to use, tbh.
August 13, 2025 at 10:09 PM
2/4
Gerwalk mode, and the form I'll be leaving it in for my display. Weirdly, the official decals don't have anything for the arms and legs, which leads me to surmise that the intended form for display is fighter mode.
Also, Bandai decals are as bad as they say. Hard to use, tbh.
Gerwalk mode, and the form I'll be leaving it in for my display. Weirdly, the official decals don't have anything for the arms and legs, which leads me to surmise that the intended form for display is fighter mode.
Also, Bandai decals are as bad as they say. Hard to use, tbh.
1/4
VF-22S Sturmvogel Milia-use.
The other decaling project last week, and a chance to try out some Tamiya X35 Semi Gloss that I've had for a while but never used. Perhaps unsurprisingly, it looks the most like plastic, especially with the bright red color way.
#plamo
#macross
#macross7
VF-22S Sturmvogel Milia-use.
The other decaling project last week, and a chance to try out some Tamiya X35 Semi Gloss that I've had for a while but never used. Perhaps unsurprisingly, it looks the most like plastic, especially with the bright red color way.
#plamo
#macross
#macross7
August 13, 2025 at 10:09 PM
2/2
Some more static poses.
Some more static poses.
August 12, 2025 at 10:05 PM
2/2
Some more static poses.
Some more static poses.
1/2
Bootleg Varguil FINALLY done!
First my decals were stolen from my front door. (Along with some new paints)
Next I ordered the wrong set. (Moon Gundam)
Then I broke a C-clip which I needed to repair.
But after all the setbacks, this glorious kit is finished.
VF-22S tomorrow
#gunpla
#gundam
Bootleg Varguil FINALLY done!
First my decals were stolen from my front door. (Along with some new paints)
Next I ordered the wrong set. (Moon Gundam)
Then I broke a C-clip which I needed to repair.
But after all the setbacks, this glorious kit is finished.
VF-22S tomorrow
#gunpla
#gundam
August 12, 2025 at 10:05 PM