Overflag

Brought this kit recently when I went down to time square. I always loved the design of the Overflag from OO Gundam. I didn't know there was actually a 1/100 version of it, I had just planned to get the regular 1/144 HG version.

 The runner pieces inside the kit, pretty simple. What you expect from a HG kit, even though it doesn't say on the box, but these 1/100 non grade kits are pretty much 1/100 HG kits.

The instruction manual for the kit. Liking the cover page, an Overflag in maintenance. 

Chest piece, pretty unique chest piece I have to say. 

Only part of the chest that need to be colour. Tried some masking technique. For the most part it turn out ok.  

I have to say, beside the fact that it look cool and transform, the head piece was the thing that sold me on the design. 

Waist part. Also another unique piece, that you won't see in most kits. Partly because of the way it transform I suspect, and also because of it's unique look and design element. 

The kit has three set of hands. Two normal closed fist ones, and one open right hand. And man does it look good! The open hand almost look like the fingers can be moved individually! Plus for the kit :) 

 Here is the whole upper body completed and assembled.

Part of the gun that needs to be painted white. No masking required this time!

 Tiny humans figures. One is of course Graham, the other two you wouldn't be surprise how well they would go in regular army model kits. One of them is those flight control personnel.

Clear part that I sprayed with clear blue. Graham's custom Overflag come with the gun piece painted blue, so blue it is!

I'll post more once I have more poses.

RG RX-78-2 Gundam Completed!

After years being completed, and left forgotten (and in some places broken!) I finally decided to "complete" my RG Gundam RX-78-2. All part of the plan to get back into gunpla. 

Pics above are showing off where I broke part of the leg armor. And it's a moveable piece too =_=;; It was why I didn't try to fix it sooner. But I finally decided to bite the bullet and try it anyhow!. 

Second pic is showing the loose circle around the ankle. 3 out 4 of them keep on rolling over and giving me heart attacks! ^_^;;

I did finally manage to fix the piece! And after only 1 failed attempt! Yatta! 

What I did  was sanding off the broken connection behind the broken part and the part I was trying to glue back together. Apply Mr Cement, press the broken parts together and pray! 

And as I mention I failed the first time around. Luckily the part was still loose, pry it off and try again. This time I line it up perfectly before applying the cement. And it was as good as new! \[^_^]/

And as I was admiring a job well done, I saw the stickers, thought "Hey why not!" 

...bad decision. I basically spend 2 hours looking at the booklet puzzling where each stickers goes where ^_^;;

But I have to admit, adding the stickers really helped the Gundam stand out even more! While a hard job, it was well worth it to apply (majority of) the stickers!

Last 2 pics is the Gundam docked in an Evangelion docking bay thing I got from a Gachapon, I must admit, the Gundam fit almostly perfectly inside it! I think I'll use that as it's base ^^ 

High heels! O_o

When I first saw this MS, my first thoughts were "Wow! It has some high heels!" . And then I read on a  gunpla review site, somebody saying that all gundam actually have high heels.

...and I realise they were right! O_o I just never thought of it that way before ^_^;;

The website I read the Rozen Zulu on. Also the site that mention that all gundam having high heels! XD

Back from the dead!

Back from the dead! And after only almost a year and a half... XD Right, continuing where I left off. 

I did some simple colouring for the frame arm kit. Mostly white and grey for the model. And some panel lines. 

I know remember why I hate colouring kits. I have no attitude for them >_< Simple colouring took me way way too long! 

Comparing an unpanel and a panel lined piece.

Just added some red in the center for the engine.

This is the frame head that came with the model. All the frame has the same head.

This is the actual head of the kit ^^

Will add more once I give it a coat of topcoat. And fix the loose joint. Mini attack moment when the left leg drop off and piece flew everywhere on the floor. Luckily no piece were lost :D

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!