Sometimes I wonder why I do it. Not the Gunpla thing….but the process in which I build gunpla. Here’s some back story.
Back when I first started building gunpla, I was ordering models as I built them. As in: Buy one, build one, but another, build another. It didn’t take a long time for me to realize that that is THE STUPIDEST way to buy models. It’s like buying models for $10 more than they cost. Soon after, I started buying more than one at a time to reduce the marginal shipping cost.
And that brings me to where I am now. I have 3 models in progress right now. Some further than others but still a lot of work to do on each.
Group Picture!
We’ll go on a photo journey of the the three in terms of most complete to most incomplete.
First is the Exia. This one is mostly complete, but there needs to be detailing on the legs and the arm. Aside from that, I need to redo the shading on the head since I messed it up by handling it by the v-fin, wearing down the shading at the center of the fin. Decals are from SamuelDecal.com. Enjoy!
Next up is my HGUC Jegan. This is the first model I’m using pla-plate on. I intend to do more to it, eliminate seam lines, possible add an LED into the head, and also change the color scheme…maybe something Throne Zwei-ish. Current mods include plating added to the shield, and stupid crap done to the chest. Enjoy!
Last up is the GP02a. This is one is going to have an extensive amount of mod work done on it. Truth be told, the only reason I bought the Jegan is to practice on. But here it is….OOB in every sense of the word.
Looking forward to posting these models completed. I also received my FIRST PERFECT GRADE MODEL!!!
But I want to finish these and my MG destiny before I get going on it. I want to have as much experience as possible before I get going on it.
Best,
Adam
Ah cool, starting on pla plating
Just curious what sort of mods do you have on the GP02A?
Im thinking of redoing the cockpit hatch to make it more blockish as well as redoing the vents. Im also thinking of putting a Justice-Type spire on its head. Also maybe making the boosters more cylindrical….but that might increase the weight too much. The world is my oyster with that one.
Liking the Jegan so far. Aw, I like those colors. The pale green is so nice!
“Buy one, build one, but another, build another. It didn’t take a long time for me to realize that that is THE STUPIDEST way to buy models”
do you mean you’re spending more because of the shipping cost? well, I always buy mine in local forum, shipped within my own city, so I don’t really spend much of shipping cost.