This is probably my most involved project so far. I liked the Nether Emperor ever since it was first announced, but the color scheme did not say "nether" to me, so I changed that. I learned a lot, especially in regards to shading. I applied some orange fluorescent paint as a wash to the inner frame to give it a molten look.
Nothing too fancy with this one, just panel lining, G-Rework decals, and matte topcoat.
This is a special edition of MG Freedom 2.0 with Cross Contrast and clear colors. It also came with unique water slide decals and a clear Action Base 1 instead of the crappy stand that other MG Seed kits get. I panel lined with silver enamel paint and sprayed matte topcoat to give the clear parts a frosty look.
Now that I'm done with model shows for a while, I've shifted gears and decided to work on some girlpla for a while. This one is mostly a straight build, with a bit of panel lining, some decals, and matte topcoat. Overall, it's a good build, and great value for what comes in the box, including 2 full models and lots of accessories, not to mention pre-painted and detailed pieces.
✨THE GUNDAM BASE CHICAGO IS COMING WINTER 2025 ✨
"THE GUNDAM BASE" launches its first permanent North American location at Fashion Outlets of Chicago!
Stay tuned for more information.
Great news for builders in the USA. This will be the first permanent Gundam Base stateside. Even if you don't live near Chicago, it's still closer than Japan.
I played with lighting a bit to see if I could get it to glow more.
How's it going? What are you building? What are your thoughts on it? Any issues? Any kits you have your eye on?
Inspired by the P-Bandai iron-blooded coating kits, I decided I could make my own and do it better. I used the ZeroPlan Wolf Claw kit as well.
NOTE: Release dates are for Japan; expect a couple weeks to a couple months delay for items to release in your country. Also expect some markup from the JPY price.
Option Parts Set Gunpla 19 (Fin Funnel)
Release Date: January 2026
Price: 1,650 yen (incl. 10% tax)
https://x.com/HobbySite/status/1959816570185945438
Figure-rise Standard Tifa Adill
Release Date: January 2026
Price: 4,180 yen (incl. 10% tax)
https://x.com/HobbySite/status/1959816041951060394
MG 1/100 Full Armor ZZ Gundam Ver. Ka (not to be confused with FAZZ ver.ka)
Release Date: February 2026
Price: 12,540 yen (incl. 10% tax)
https://x.com/HobbySite/status/1959815549862748422
HG 1/144 Gustav Karl 00 Type
Release Date: February 2026
Price: 3,850 yen (incl. 10% tax)
https://x.com/HobbySite/status/1959815052141449547
MGSD Destiny Gundam
Release Date: February 2026
Price: 4,950 yen (incl. 10% tax)
https://x.com/HobbySite/status/1959814536770506807
HG 1/144 Legend Gundam
Release Date: January 2026
Price: 3,080 yen (incl. 10% tax)
https://x.com/HobbySite/status/1959814058292715839
HG 1/144 Char's (Challia Bull's?) Rick Dom (GQ)
Release Date: February 2026
Price: 3,630 yen (incl. 10% tax)
https://x.com/HobbySite/status/1959813546516340759
HG 1/144 Sieg Axe (Endymion Unit Awakening)
Release Date: January 2026
Price: 2,860 yen (incl. 10% tax)
This one took quite a while, partly because it's a PG, and partly because it was missing a piece (damaged box special), so had to wait for a replacement. That said, I'm super happy with how it turned out.
This is my first time building any sort of display, but it turned out pretty well, I think. I'm headed to the competition tomorrow, so we'll see how it does.
All the models are now completed; next is the display. I think the Harute turned out the best among the 3.
