RX-78-2 Gundam Ver. 2.0

The massive undertaking - the MG 1/100 Gundam RX-78-2.

For this model, I opted to paint, ink, and top coat. However, those are all things that take place after several long, long steps.

Before you can even worry about painting, etc., you have to deal with the sheer volume of plastic pieces that make up a Master Grade Gunpla kit:

Imagine opening a box to find an insurmountable amount of plastic... as if a plastic god had exploded its majesty into a cardboard box, in five colors...

Tackling such a challenge requires proper tools. The amount of tools I assembled would suggest I was actually building something useful, like an appliance or a piece of furniture, instead of a plastic model kit of a fictional robot.

Armed with these implements, I am the devil, come to do the devil's work.

To be continued.

0 Gundam (Type A.C.D.) Part 2

...and here is Part 2.

The contents of the box look something like this:

Since this is 1/144, the pieces are pretty tiny. The red piece below is part of the head. Someone at the plastic Gundam factory must think its easy to put an eye sticker on something smaller than the size of your fingernail...

Here's the torso... Those clipping marks are not beautiful.

This is the work area. I feel the can of Super Dry makes the whole experience authentic. I almost felt like a Japanese salaryman coming home from a hard day of work, relaxing with a beer and a Gundam... and maybe Terry Ito on the TV and a pack of Mild Sevens.

After a few days of on and off work, here are the results:

My apartment smelled like plastic for a few days during the whole process. I wonder if any studies have done on the health concerns of Gunpla...

0 Gundam (Type A.C.D.) Part 1

Well, it's time for a little Gunpla action. This will be my first play by play Gunpla post, so if the photos don't look good, or it's not interesting... mea culpa.

This model is the 0 Gundam (Type A.C.D.) 1/144 HG (ありがとう、ゆり!)

Tools

Since I won't be painting or inking this one, I only needed two things:

Results will be posted soon!

Strong Seven

Although I haven't drank it since the summer, I've really been thinking about Kirin's Strong Seven lately.

That extra 2% alcohol makes this a worthwhile beer in my opinion. I try to avoid canned beers, but thats pretty much all that is in vending machines and convenience stores in Japan.

Kirin advertised this beer really strongly when I was there, and so brand recognition took hold when I was in the local FamilyMart and I bought a few. It wasn't bad at all. The 7% alcohol made up for any taste discrepancies, and after a few, I kind of become a fan.

Sunday, I'm heading out to find some Strong Seven back here in the States!

"This hard and clear taste brings you the great feeling." It sure does, Kirin. It sure does.

Comes in 2 convenient sizes!

翔べ! ガンダム

This summer I got to see the life-sized Gundam in Odaiba.

I was so excited, especially because it was for the 30th anniversary and it was supposed to be a limited time thing.

But now I hear it's going to be in Shizuoka from 7/10 to 5/10, and then it will go to other prefectures...

I thought I did something special!!

I love you Gundam, but you made me a cuckold!

寝取られ男になりました。。。