HG 1/144 GNR-010 0 Raiser – Complete!

26 March, 2010 (18:54) | Gundam | 2 comments

HG 1/144 GNR-010 0 Raiser - Complete!

Part two of this three-parter covers 00′s support unit, the super sleek 0 Raiser!

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HG 1/144 GN-0000 00 Gundam – Complete!

24 March, 2010 (21:54) | Gundam | 2 comments

HG 1/144 GN-0000 Gundam - Complete!

Part one of this three-part review covers the 00 Gundam in all its glory, read on for a full review!

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1/1 Gundam Returns this July, now with 100% more Beam Saber!

19 March, 2010 (20:33) | Gundam, Japan | 1 comment

1/1 Gundam with Beam Saber

Well if I ever needed a reason to start scrimping and saving every penny I have, there it is. The 1/1 RX-78 Gundam displayed previously in Shiokaze Park is on the way back with a new addition!

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IT’S HERE! MG MBF-P02 Red Frame Kai

16 March, 2010 (20:50) | Gundam | 6 comments

MG Red Frame - It

Oh wow, feels like forever since I ordered this beast and finally it’s here!

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HG 1/144 00 Raiser: Progress!

14 March, 2010 (19:42) | Gundam | 5 comments

HG 1/144 00 Gundam: Progress!

Emma’s been out in York today, so I dragged myself away from Mass Effect 2 for a delightful bit of Gundam building!

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First Impressions: HG 1/144 GN-0000 00 Raiser

12 March, 2010 (18:07) | Gundam | 8 comments

First Impressions: HG 1/144 GN-0000 00 Raiser

Still no sign of Red Frame, and i’m getting twitchy for a bit of gunpla so i’m delving into my last HG kit, the GN-0000 00 Raiser

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HG 1/144 MVF-M11C Murasame – Complete!

7 March, 2010 (15:11) | Gundam | 12 comments

HG 1/144 MVF-M11C Murasame - Complete!

It’s taken a fair bit of work but I think this could well be my favourite kit to date! Image laden review goodness inside.

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HG 1/144 Murasame: nearly there!

28 February, 2010 (21:31) | Gundam | 4 comments

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) | Gundam, Movies & TV | 2 comments

This is looking better and better, roll on September!

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Layout rejigging

22 February, 2010 (08:12) | General | No comments

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) | Gundam, House | 1 comment

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) | Gundam | No comments

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) | General | No comments

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 – Complete!

8 February, 2010 (22:41) | Gundam | 4 comments

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) | Gundam | 4 comments

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) | Japan, Work | 4 comments

Jet: A disappointing sidenote

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

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