Do The Thing: Potatoes, Lemons, and Motivation

It's been a while since I've put up any updates. Since my last post I've been able to build up quite a backlog. I'm currently sitting at around 20 kits, with one more on the way (HGBF Crossbone Gundam). That will probably be my last kit for a while, as I've committed to a "no buying of new kits...

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Bandai HG 1/144 GN Arms Type E + Gundam Exia - Transam Mode

For the next kit showcase, we have the GN Arms Type E and the Exia in TransAm mode. Now this kit isn't mine so I can't do any crazy poses; I borrowed it over the weekend from a friend from work. I actually had to transport the assembled kit in a box lined with bubble wrap. Please bear in mind that...

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TT Hongli MG 1/100 Shin Musha Build - Part 1

Finally got a chance to work on the Shin Musha this weekend, and here are the pictures I've taken before the build. Master grades are definitely a world apart from my usual High Grades; I am 8 hours in as I write this and I've only built the upper body...

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Bandai HG 1/144 RX-78GP02A Physalis Type MLRS

In almost all the reviews I've seen of gunpla kits, a lot of focus is placed on articulation. I really didn't appreciate it before, but I certainly do now - you really don't want your kit to just stand there.  However, there are times when we have to disregard such things when choosing...

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TT Hongli HG 1/144 Masurao Review

After 4 hours of building here are the completed pictures of my snap-build of the Masurao by TT Hongli. This is going to be a picture heavy post but I will be writing some of my thoughts about the kit. Here's a view of the entire kit. It kit only comes with two beam katanas, which I must say...

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TT Hongli HG 1/144 Masurao Preview

My TT Hongli MG Shin Musha build is going to be delayed, and another bootleg kit is to blame: the Masurao, also from TT Hongli. I really like samurai-themed mobile suits. I got this kit from RNC Hobbies & Collectibles in Market!Market! for 250 PHP; and that pretty much explains why I got...

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TT Hongli MG 1/100 Shin Musha Preview

After weeks of waiting, I finally got my hands on the Master Grade 1/100 Shin Musha Gundam by TT Hongli! I got this from a seller over at Sulit.com.ph and it is my first Master Grade and first bootleg gunpla kit.  MG Shin Musha by TT Hongli. Check out that box-art. This purchase was...

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