Month: February, 2010

HG 1/144 Murasame: nearly there!

28 February, 2010 (21:31) in Gundam
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HG 1/144 MVF-M11C Murasame

The Murasame is all but complete, I just need to apply some topcoat & decals as well as paint it’s 4 wing-mounted missiles which is going to be the real sod. Very happy with this build though, it’s required more work than any kit i’ve ever built and because of that it’s been way more [...]

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Gundam 00 Movie Trailer

22 February, 2010 (21:56) in Gundam, Movies & TV
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This is looking better and better, roll on September!

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Layout rejigging

22 February, 2010 (08:12) in General
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Layout rejigging

As happy as I am with the new site layout it’s still very much a work in progress. Over the weekend i’ve had a play with the excerpt function to create thumbnails for each post, allowing me to fit much more on the front page and hopefully make it a bit easier on the eye. [...]

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Gundam new home

18 February, 2010 (21:02) in Gundam, House
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Gundam new home

No, i’m not giving up the hobby! As the basement room / mancave / whatever you want to call it takes shape i’ve moved all my completed kits down there where they can be displayed with pride!

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First Impressions: HG 1/144 MVF-M11C Murasame

16 February, 2010 (21:09) in Gundam
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First Impressions: HG 1/144 MVF-M11C Murasame

To tide me over until MG Red Frame completes it’s journey from the land of the rising sun, i’ve decided to work on this awesome and underappreciated kit – the Murasame. Time to tear open the box and have a nosey inside!

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Poking around some abandoned Dodgems

14 February, 2010 (20:44) in Photography
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Poking around some abandoned Dodgems

Happy Valentines day all! Earlier today Emma and I went for a stroll with the dog up to Baildon Moor. We’ve passed this abandoned dodgem place many times before, and today we had a camera with us and I couldn’t resist going in for a closer look!

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HG 1/144 RX-78-2 Gundam Ver 30th – Review

8 February, 2010 (22:41) in Gundam
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HG 1/144 RX-78-2 Gundam Ver 30th - Complete!

My first (complete) build since returning from Japan is Amuros Ray’s signature unit. Modelled after the 1/1 Odaiba Gundam it’s an awesome little HG Kit!

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MG Gundam Astray Red Frame Kai

7 February, 2010 (19:52) in Gundam
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MG Red Frame Kai

Image from Happinet Online Oh man, I cannot wait for this kit, going right to the top of the build list, roll on the 25th! I did opt for SAL postage though so that could well end up being the 25th of August :S

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JET: a disappointing sidenote

6 February, 2010 (12:28) in Japan, Work
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Jet: A disappointing sidenote

So I applied for JET, but found out yesterday I didn’t get selected for interview.

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