Trying something new!

After watching the new episodes at Hobblink.tv, more specifically the episode that introduced other plastic model kits of other series, instead of just Bandai's Gundam line of model kits, I was inspired to try one of the kits that were shown.

The Frame Arms line of kits from Kotobukiya, famous for the Zoids, and Super Robot Wars plastic kits. The Frame Arms line is unique that they have given your the inner frame of the kit pre-made, and each kit share the same basic frame inside. This allow the modeller the freedom to mix and match parts between the other kits.

The Frame Arms line also has various support weapons and other such add-on from Kotobukiya M.S.G (modeling support goods) products.


The pictures of the box before and after I opened the box.




Some pictures from the manual that is included with the kit. A quick scan show me that the manual is alot less detailed than the ones I'm used to with Bandai's kit ^_^;; But it's still easy enough for me to follow thankfully!!



Runners from the kit.


A look at the basic frame, the base of all the Frame Arms line of kits. The atriculation of the frame is nice, and I would say that much better that some MG frames too!

But despite all the good stuffs, there are flaws too. The joints and parts are loose, much looser than the frames from Bandai's Gundam kits. The legs part below the knee keep on falling as I tried to pose it. And the connection between the chest and torso also keep on falling out ^_^;;

Many modeler have also commenter on this issue, so some gluing would be needed to keep the parts firm together. But then again, it's deal breaker issue to me, so I guess it's shall be a learning experience for me.





Parts for the chest, and the completed picture of how the head and chest look together. Pretty good I must say!


Comparison between the arm and leg with the fully armored part and just the inner frame one.



Some action poses for the fully assemble kit! Looking good!

Though I had some issues with the kit. With the armor on, the leg keep on falling off easier! Trying to pose the mech, the bottom of the leg keep on popping out as well. More gluing look like it! ^_^;;





These were taken after I had fully assemble it, out of idle curiosity(and hands!) I decided to take the kit apart and pose the inner skeleton more :P

The part came aparts easier than the Bandai's kit, guess that's a must since exchanging of parts is one of the biggest attraction to this line of kit :)

So thoughts on the Frame Arms:

Pro: Nice articulation of the inner skeleton, sleek and stylish Mech design, fully customization parts with various support ad-on.

Con: Loose connectors, parts are easy to fall off, gluing require

While not a pro or con, the kit does need extensive painting to look it's best, might not be a kit for modelers who do not like to paint (like me :P). And I think I shall take up painting to make it look good! And I'll definitely like to try some of the M.S.G parts, with custom weapons and such. And of course more kits from this line!

Gundam in Gachapon~ (Updated)

Continuation of my previous post, this time I did some detailing of the parts.



Comparison between the undetailed piece with a slightly more painted one.

All panel line and with a dose of added colour :)

Added red to the cockpit area of the chest...though the effect didn't come out as nice as I thought.

Gundam in Gachapon~

Unpacking the goods from inside the gachapon capsule.
Various pieces of the figure. The details on these little pieces are remarkable!
The figure even has it's own joints adding to it's articulation.
To think that I would need to use my cutter for a gachapon figure!

Comparison between the old gundam gachapon and the next generation gundam gachapon figurine. Very notable different in size, and there's more articulation in the next gen due to the joints given.

"Do you want a piece of me?"

While not a gunpla kit or one of those fix figuration kit, with some pretty good articulation for a gachapon figure, this new type of gachapon gundam is definitely worth getting.

Pray for Japan!

I'm not a big believer of prayers...but pray for Japan. Any big disaster deserve a prayer or two, not to any god, but to the belief that there are better days ahead.

First kit for 2011!

My first kit for 2011! This is the HG Stargazer Gundam, it was release a few years back. But then I wanted one but it was out of stock by then. So happy it was restocked! ^^

This Gundam is pretty unique, why? Because it was built for space exploration instead of battle and war.

SD Exia

So I got bored with the Unicorn Gundam for the moment, I decided to finish up the other kits I had lying around. And it was this SD Exia kit.
I took the metalic green marker that was came together with the set of markers I brought for the SD Gundam Sengokuden series. And I coloured the clear green pieces in the SD kit.

Comparison between a coloured and uncoloured hand

Metalic red from the Sengokuden series of makers
Coloured the grey blade to resemble the green blade from the Repair Exia II


The green parts are completed. Here's the little guy pointing his blade at the camera :P

The whole kit still need to be coloured some more before it's complete. I think he need a base a well.

Nendoroid Yay!! Dead Master :)

I pre-ordered Dead Master around September I think, the shopkeeper there told me it would be here around December. December came and pass, and still it wasn't here... T-T

So I was really happy when I got a call on this sun, so I went down to the store and quickly pick her up :)
Her main accessories! I should say weapons of death and pain though....




Hehe, various poses of Dead Master :) Personally, I love the last one the best :) Think I'll keep her in this pose for now ^^ Later I need to change Black Rock Shooter pose to match too XD