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Posted on January 20, 2023January 19, 2023 by Mark

RX-78-2 Revive

Introduction

Anyone who has been around the Gundam / Gunpla world is more than likely going to have come across the RX-78-2 models. For anyone coming late to the party the RX-78-2 was the Gundam piloted by Amuro in the original series. It is the poster boy of the franchise and has had many iterations and releases.

Attainability

Arguably none as attainable as the RX-78-2 Revive. For only £12.99 (you can get it here) this HG model is both affordable and is great fun to build. Not only that but is ripe for customisation, and at that price you don’t mind experimenting!

The RX-78-2 Revive looks like this:

In my case mine currently looks more like this:

Parts Ready to Paint — Small holder of parts

Ready for undercoat — Small holder of parts

As you can see I’m doing an attempt at an undercoat and paint on this. I have also wired up an LED in his helmet, and made space/holes down the inside of the suit to get the wires down to his feet. There was, I have to admit, a fair amount of butchery had to go on. However, a lot of this was a learning curve. I really want to get another once this one is done and do it totally differently.

Conclusion

If you don’t have one in your collection I really would recommend one. The Revive version is a really enjoyable build. At the end you have an iconic looking model, that has a timeless look and feel. I think when I look at this model I see the groundwork being laid for many of the suits / designs that have followed it. They may have more details, but the feel and general layout of items is often very similar.

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Posted on January 19, 2023January 18, 2023 by Mark

News Roundup – 19/01/2023

News Roundup – 19/01/2023 sums up the items I’ve browsed in the last week that I hope people will find interesting if they haven’t already seen them. As well as the news items this last week has been interesting to say the least! I managed to get my new stock listed, and I also managed to order some more items as well!

Bandai Hobby Net have an article that shows off the MGEX 1/100 Strike Freedom due out later in the year. You can see the original article here. The MGEX line are Master Grade Extreme models, and if this is anything to go by they are going to be stunning.

Everything about this looks amazing. Head over to Bandai Hobby net and have a look!

The Witch From Mercury

Gundam Info have run a good article showing that models from the Witch from Mercury have started shipping. The article can be found here. I personally think some of these are the best looking models I have seen in a long time. But then I may also be biased as I think the show is awesome too! They also ran an article on other suits from the series due out soon, you can find that one here.

While we are talking about Gundam Info they also have Episode 3 of the Witch from Mercury. The page where they announced that is here.

Conclusion

This year has already seen plenty of information on new releases, and I’m sure, well hopeful, there will be plenty more. With Bandai UK also looking to help start supplying the UK there should be more access to models, and more access (hopefully) to exclusives.

Posted on January 18, 2023January 18, 2023 by Mark

Anime Worlds

Introduction

Anime worlds. It is, as the title suggests a massive topic. In this article I want to work through what it is I like about anime worlds and why I feel they have so much to offer society as a whole.

What do I like?

Well I could flip that around and say what is there not to like! The joy of anime is that it can cover all areas, and provide such rich environments and worlds. The only limitation is the what the human imagination can come up with. The worlds that are put forward are limitless in their variety and their ingenuity. I love that they often build a whole world for you, with such a level of depth you can truly fall into it.

What do I mean variety?

You want a world where a yellow Octopus is teaching some kids.

Or how about a virtual fantasy based world, where people get to log in and play as if it is real.

Or how about a world where there are large mechanical suits that are driven by people.

How about a world where everyone has magic.

The worlds and variations are nearly endless. Space, magic, fantasy, modern day, post apocalyptic. There are worlds in there to suit all manner of styles and preferences.

Why is this good for society?

Society, from a young age, to an old age, likes to classify people into neat boxes. When I was growing up I would have been seen as a nerd, or a geek, or both! Back then that wasn’t a good thing. In more recent years people seem to have come to the realisation that not everyone is the same. I love the breadth and depth of Anime because of the very nature of its diversity. No matter what you like, there is likely something there that appeals to you, that will let you connect or just kick back and enjoy.

Conclusion

I think the worlds, and diversity in anime offer something for everyone. Whether it is a fantasy or a reassurance it doesn’t matter. Find what connects with you and enjoy it!

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Posted on January 15, 2023January 14, 2023 by Mark

Weekly Shop Roundup 15/01/2023

Introduction

Weekly Shop Roundup 15/01/2023! Ok I don’t want to “flood” my Page/Socials with adverts for the shop. I want most of the posts to be purely about GunPla and the associated mediums. However, I do also have a shop so to balance it I’m trying to keep my adverts to 1 advert a week…well and when I list things so people know they can go look!

I have had, what I believe we would call, a mixed bag, this week.

The Good

On the one hand I got some absolutely stunning new models in the shop!

The images above are just a small selection of the new models that I have listed on the shop this week! If you haven’t had a look, please do go check it out, there are some super nice models in there! You can get to is easily from here.

The Bad

On the flip side a large chunk of the stock came in with damage to the boxes. I know that a lot of builders and collectors want the box to be in as pristine condition as everything else. I may have to list them on the site, with the relevant warnings, but, in the first instance I want to try and secure buyers through direct contact to ensure they know.

If you are reading this, then at the time of writing I have the following in my possession but not on the site:

The RG Zeta Gundam £31.99 + P&P

RG Freedom £26.99 + P&P

HG Setsuro £25.99 + P&P

HGUC Gundam RX-0 Unic Full Arm Dest Red 1/144 £34.99 + P&P

BB Gundam Destiny £9.99 + P&P

I took the images above to show the dents on the boxes. If you are interested in any of these please send me a message or an email at [email protected]. Also please feel free to forward this and let your friends know.

The Conclusion

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Posted on January 14, 2023January 13, 2023 by Mark

RG Zeta

I was lucky enough to get my hands on an RG Zeta. Getting hold of the RG models and the MG models seems really difficult at the moment. However, I am slowly building up my stock of these models.

If you haven’t seen the Zeta it looks like this.

I think it looks like a stunning model, and on top of that it transforms! The model has a very distinctive style with minor tweaks / details added to the chest and waist to really make it stand out. Even the design of the legs is similar to feel comfortable, but just different enough to elevate the model to its own level.

The RG Zeta Gundam was released as part of the 10th instalment of the RG series that appeared to commemorate the 30th anniversary of Gunpla.

Key highlights of this model are:

Realistic reproduction of Zeta Gundam’s mechanism.
This kit also transforms into the Wave Rider form.
New advanced MS joint adoption.
Realistic decals included.

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Posted on January 13, 2023January 12, 2023 by Mark

New Stock Alert 12/01/2023

At last, after much chasing and trials and tribulations this finally happened today! New Stock Alert 12/01/2023.

As you can see the outer boxes look like someone decided that dragging them everywhere was the best mode of transport. However, I am happy to say, that those are packing boxes, and inside those boxes are 3 other big boxes. So, as far as I can tell so far, the inner actual GunPla boxes are ok. I will know more when I finally unpack them (Hopefully today!).

So my current plan / timeline:

Friday 13th Jan 2023 – Unpack and validate everything that I expect in the order is there. This also includes weighing and measuring the box sizes so that I can get them on the site.

Saturday 14th Jan 2023 – Make the listings public on the site.

So you are probably wondering, this is all great and everything but what has he got coming into stock?

Well amongst the items coming in are:

PG Gundam Unicorn RX-0 1/60
MG 00 Raiser 1/100
RG Gundam God
RG Z’GOK Char Custom 1/144
HGCE Windam
HG Gundam Heavyarms

There is also plenty of other stuff coming in but I wouldn’t want to spoil it for you! Head across to https://modelkitsltd.co.uk/shop and have a look what else has come in!

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Posted on January 12, 2023January 11, 2023 by Mark

HG Gunpla Arms

Introduction

In this post I want to highlight the lovely technicalities that Bandai have built into the models. This post specifically I want to focus on looking at the HG GunPla arms … or more specifically my RX-78-2 Revive arm.

Before I go any further I must, I feel, apologise for the state of the arm. I have been doing a lot of testing different things with it. It has been painted, cleaned painted and generally messed with. It looks currently in a slightly sorry state. I will, soon I hope, restore it to a much better condition. When I get chance I will show it off in its restored glory!

The Arm Basics

So this model, and a few others I have built, follow a similar pattern for the arms. This model has a lower section which would serve as the ulna and radius. Then a top section that would be the humerus. The ulna and radius part has two parts clip over it, with the humerus having a piece slide down over it.

Arm with top section on — Labelled Arm Parts

In the images above the parts have been colour coded. Firstly the red highlighted part is the humerus. Next is the blue highlighted part which acts as the ulna and radius. Finally is the green highlighted part which is the plate which holds them together. You can see in the next picture the top plate of that is in place holding the main “bones” of the arm together. In the first image the parts labelled 1 shows where the top and bottom part hook over the posts allowing them to pivot.

The following images show the arm being built up, and the level of movement it has once put together.

What do I like?

This design is both robust and flexible. Once put together it allows for a great range of movement bending the arm and thus allowing me to put the model into far more poses. The pieces can break (I did it on the other arm) but that was user headspace error, rather than the parts. There is a load of detail on the parts, but a lot of those details are also functional. It looks like there are grooves and sections, but a lot of them, as well as looking nice, aid in guiding, and holding, the pieces in the right places. The final thing I wanted to mention is the high quality / precision of the pieces. They fit together snugly, helping to hold everything where it should be, and provide a level of stability that looser pieces just couldn’t. All of these small details add up to make the arm a fantastic piece. Both from an engineered point of view, but also from a pure aesthetic point of view.

Conclusion

I am a massive fan of the thought and design that has gone into the HG Gunpla arms. Ultimately the models really shine because of the attention to detail.

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Posted on January 10, 2023January 9, 2023 by Mark

Anime and Suits

I love both anime and suits. Now I don’t mean bow tie and top hat and tails. I mean great big mechanical suits. When I was but a wee lad, I remember my best friend writing a story about a kid who found this mechanical suit and being able to do stuff. It was brilliant. I think from then onwards I have found a fascination for them.

In my earlier years I liked the mainstream items, so things from well known games publishers and miniature companies. I am fairly sure if you are reading this then you can guess the main manufacturer. I especially liked models in big over powered armour.

Moving on many years I found myself looking at things like Pacific Rim and thinking, those are absolutely amazing. I actually own two Jaegers.

As a side note (as I am prone to do) I read a few reviews which placed the Obsidian Fury over the Bracer Phoenix. For me, personally, I prefer the Bracer Phoenix by far. I mean just look at that leaping smashing pose!

But that aside I loved the movies and the TV show. I love watching the characters develop, and the massive over sized robots smacking each other around (the fight scenes are normally epic). But then I love being able to build the model. See it take shape piece by piece, and in having the option to add details to them. Then I love the option to customise the models.

After being mildly obsessed with the Jaegers in Pacific Rim I got my first Gundam models. While searching the web I found a model I loved the look of (the RG Freedom). I then did some more searching and in some areas people suggested doing a HG first. So like any good modeller I logged on and bought another model … I mean I had to!

The Double X (above) was an absolute joy to build. There are nub marks and loads of things I would do differently. But I love that model as the first one I ever built.

So why do I love the suits. The different styles, the unique layouts, the armaments are the first items. I love the unique way they are portrayed and the variations available. On the HeavyArms MG kit I love the fact you can pop open the cockpit in the chest and view the pilot. I guess there is still also that inner child in me who loves the idea of piloting such an amazing machine.

So in summary, I love anime for bringing these suits to more popular awareness, and spreading the love. I love the suits for their pure stature. The fun you can have building them, customising them and generally modelling them. Last night before going to bed I put the Double X in the pose above ready for the day Monday. So when I came down I could get to watch him fly 🙂

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Posted on January 8, 2023January 7, 2023 by Mark

Model Kits Ltd

As you all know, hopefully, this has been an exciting, and frustrating week for me so far.

On one hand my first order of items from GUNPRIMER arrived. All their items look absolutely stunning. The Starter Set (which you can find here), BALANCERS (which you can find here and here), and the RASER PLUS (available here). If you haven’t seen their products or site have a look, you can find it here.

I did a whole post on them when I got them listed on the site which if you want you can read here. Suffice to say I was super happy to get these in and listed on the site. Hopefully you will all find them as awesome as I do!

Now, on the other hand, I am still waiting on my delivery of stock. So far I have been provided dates from the 30th December, 3rd of Jan, 4th of Jan, 5th of Jan, 6th of Jan, and currently it is showing as the 9th of Jan. I am, I admit, very frustrated with this. There are some awesome items in there which I am super excited to get in.

However, all of that is outside of my control! So in the meantime, while we wait for that to arrive. Why don’t you have a look at the shop (here). As well as the GUNPRIMER stuff added this week, there are already some awesome models on there. Why not treat yourself to 1 .. or 2 … or 3 🙂

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Posted on January 5, 2023January 5, 2023 by Mark

GUNPRIMER Products now in Stock!

Introduction

I am super happy to finally announce I have my first GUNPRIMER Products now in stock! I have to admit to being really hyped about these arriving! If you haven’t heard or seen the GUNPRIMER you can see their site here.

I have initially stocks the 4 things I thought may appeal to people initially.

Gate Remover Set Starter Kit

The first of these is the GUNPRIMER Gate Remover Set Starter Kit.

This set includes the Recover, the BALANCER (White) and RASER. You can find the product live on the shop now here! It really is a fantastic product. Everything from the presentation to the job these products do are absolutely fantastic. they are certainly, from my use of the BALANCERS, well worth the investment.

RASER PLUS

The second item I decided to stock initially was the RASER PLUS.

The RASER PLUS is designed as a heavy gate remover. So where there is more plastic left from the runner, to be able to quickly and efficiently clean that up, whilst leaving you with a beautiful looking piece at the end. You can find these on the shop here. The RASER PLUS is the next step up from the RASER that comes in the starter kit.

BALANCERS

For my third and forth items I decided to stock are the GRAY and WHITE BALANCERS. These are the products that introduced me to the GUNPRIMER range, and so blew me away I felt I needed to make them more available for everyone!

GRAY BALANCERS are used to remove scratches. I use them all the time now on my models and they work wonders. The White BALANCERS have two different sides. The Green preps the piece you want to re shine / polish. The White side then polishes it up. The end results can be absolutely awesome. You can find the GRAY BALANCERS in the shop here. You can find the WHITE BALANCERS in the shop here.

If you haven’t seen them or used the products I would highly recommend checking them out. Have a look at the videos and consider giving them a test. I absolutely love the products.

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RX-78-2 Revive

Introduction

Attainability

Conclusion

News Roundup – 19/01/2023

The Witch From Mercury

Conclusion

Anime Worlds

Introduction

What do I like?

What do I mean variety?

Why is this good for society?

Conclusion

Weekly Shop Roundup 15/01/2023

Introduction

The Good

The Bad

The Conclusion

RG Zeta

Key highlights of this model are:

New Stock Alert 12/01/2023

HG Gunpla Arms

Introduction

The Arm Basics

What do I like?

Conclusion

Anime and Suits

Model Kits Ltd

GUNPRIMER Products now in Stock!

Introduction

Gate Remover Set Starter Kit

RASER PLUS

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