The moment I clipped the first runner of the Master Grade Barbatos from its sprue, I knew this was a different kind of build. After years of assembling High…
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Seam lines are among the most visible distractions on a Gundam or mecha model. They appear where two armour halves meet, run across weapon housings, and can…
The topcoat is the final layer that ties together every panel line, decal, and painted detail on a Gunpla kit. Picking between matte, gloss, and satin finishes…
Water slide decals can transform a Gundam from a clean plastic kit into a convincing machine, but even excellent markings can look poor when trapped air…
The RG Nu Gundam is an impressive Real Grade kit, but its fin funnels can test your patience. Their long, articulated design creates leverage on the small…
The Zaku II has been Zeon's signature mobile suit since 1979, and its silhouette stays instantly recognisable on shelves from Sydney to Perth. For Australian…
Starting your first Gundam build in Australia does not require a workshop full of gear. Most tools are available at the local shopping centre or hardware…
Every modeller eventually hits the point where pristine panel lines and clean colours feel too clean. A mobile suit fresh off the runners might look…
The RG Crossbone Gundam X1 is a small 1/144 Universal Century mobile suit with an unusually ambitious parts count. It packs the pirate-themed silhouette of the…
A hangar diorama gives a Gundam model a setting that explains its scale, pose and purpose. Corrugated cardboard provides lightweight walls, gantries and floor…