Real Grade Gundam Kits

Seeing as I had not played much airsoft this year, I turned to my old hobby of building Gundam model kits again.  This time however, rather than build the Master Grade kits that I am used to, I decided to try out the newer Real Grade kits instead.  Introduced back in 2010, these kits are 1/144 scale, so the same size as the smaller High Grade kits.  However, the RG kits have the internal skeletal frames of the MG kits and the detailings of the much larger PG kits.

So with that basic knowledge, I went to my go to hobby shop and purchased a few kits and some new equipments.  With this grade, I decided to try the clear coats, water-transfer decals, and a different type of Gundam markers.

Since I am in school full time at the moment, I won't be playing airsoft for the time being and therefore I will upload content from my first two RG builds.

100% Complete

My Master Grade Hi-Nu Gundam is finally complete.  All the pieces are in place, and all the decals have been applied.  Please excuse the bad lighting of my pictures, as my light box was accidentally thrown out.  I had to make due with my room's inadequate lighting.  Overall, it was a pleasant change and I was glad to get back into building one again.  I had been almost two years since I last built one.  I am hoping to tackle a simpler kit next time but I will have to see what is available at the store.

Gundam is done.

My newest Gundam kit is finally done.  All that is left to do is complete the weapons and add the decals.  Perhaps I will continue the work tomorrow.

Gundam is standing

I have just completed this Gundam.  It is now standing and ready for decal application.  All that I have left to do is construct its pack and weapons.  In all, I would say I am just slightly over 50% complete.  Decal application is something that I don't look forward to as sometimes, the tiny markings are very difficult to orient and apply.  But it cannot be helped as it really add to the detail of the kit.  Luckily, this particular model does not appear to have too many.

Gundam Under Construction

Construction of my newly acquired Gundam model kit is proceeding smoothly.  Pictured above are some of the blue pieces ready for painting.  The nubs have been trimmed and sanded.  I chose Brilliant Blue as the color which is just slightly darker than the blue the parts are molded in.

Back to Gunpla

After almost two years since I last made a kit, I went and bought one today.  This is a way for me to cheer myself up over the long weekend.  I have nothing planned and since I am staying home, I might as well do something with my time.