Mixing your own custom paint colours from basic acrylics gives a Gunpla project a more personal finish without requiring a shelf full of specialised bottles. A…
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A lightbox makes a major difference when photographing Gundam kits, resin accessories, and painted mecha. It softens harsh shadows, reduces distracting…
A heat gun can turn a stiff, limiting polycap joint into a useful tool for custom posing. By warming the socket or collar carefully, builders can introduce a…
The HGUC The O is one of those Universal Century releases that makes the standard 1/144 scale feel slightly misleading. Its broad shoulders, enormous rear…
A Gundam’s V-fin is often the smallest part that makes the biggest visual difference. A clean metallic gold finish can sharpen the face, add depth to a classic…
The RG Wing Gundam Zero EW is a striking 1/144-scale Real Grade kit, but its appeal comes with a practical challenge. The angelic wings are large, layered and…
A damaged terrain effect with crushed cork and sand can turn a plain display base into a believable battlefield, construction site or ruined colony floor. The…
Building a Gunpla kit on camera adds a second craft to the hobby. You are managing runners, tools, lighting, sound and an audience at the same time, so a…
Sink marks are shallow depressions left when cooling plastic contracts around thick sections of an injection-moulded part. They are common on Gunpla,…
The SDCS Gundam is a compact take on the classic RX-78-2, built around the idea that a small kit can still deliver plenty of character. Its chunky proportions,…