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Talking about Gundam models. (and mecha models)
a month ago
So way back when Gundam Wind aired on Cartoon Network's Toonami I was interested in doing Gundam models of the various Gundams from the anime.
During this time I had also watched G Gundam and that is pretty much all of the Gundam animes I have watched.
Now that doesn't stop me from buying Gundam models of Gundams and mecha I am not familiar with. If I like the design of the mecha I will buy it and make the model. Sometimes it's just the joy of putting together the models for me.
Especially if I can find a model at Hobby Lobby where in they often times have all boxed models kits 40% so that is a good time to get a Gundam model they are selling if I find one that interests me.
In terms of scales I certainly prefer the 1/100 scale models, the ones that are around 7-9 inches tall. (18-22cm)
The 1/144 scale ones aren't bad, but they are more prone to needing stickers to make the colors correct, and the pieces are obviously smaller and more difficult to work with.
As for the Perfect Grade Gundams, the 1/60 scale ones, I have built one. The Wing Gundam Zero Endless Waltz version. I also have the RX-78-2 Perfect Grade Unleashed which I am excited to build.
But there is one other thing I would like to talk about in relation to this. Models I wish would exist. Now I am not being unreasonable with this. The models I want already exist, but it's a case of wanting a bigger and more detailed version of them.
First up the Nobell Gundam from G Gundam:
https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I.....1JrolkpuZL.jpg
https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/NXkA.....Ez3/s-l400.jpg
I own the second one and she looks nice. But I wish there was a 1/100 scale version of her. Wouldn't have to be a Master Grade, not a Ver. Ka., but just a nice simple 1/100 scale model with all the proper color separation. I would so love that as I do like the Nobell Gundam's design despite its simplicity.
Next up is Anubis from Zone of the Enders. This model is actually made by Kotobukiya:
https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I.....1000_QL80_.jpg
This was not an enjoyable model to build. The plastic seemed very hard and brittle. And I had a few pieces not fit well and were prone to falling off with too much rattling.
But what I would love out of this would be something like a Perfect Grade model. Basically making it nearly a foot tall, inner frame, proper color separation and overall a better quality.
Lastly but FAR from least is Metal Gear Rex from Metal Gear Solid 1:
https://naufalghazi.wordpress.com/w.....9/dsc04329.jpg
Another Kotobukiya model, but unlike Anubis mentioned above this one was actually a GREAT build experience. The plastic was better, there was an inner frame, all the pieces fit together well. And even unpainted it STILL looks nice. It helps that Rex is my favorite giant robot in ANY work of fiction.
But like Anubis above I would LOVE to have a Perfect Grade styled model of this. I would even pay more if the model kit came painted or duel molded to have the proper camo pattern that the in game Rex has. This is something, that if it existed, I would pay quite a bit for. But I am happy I at least have the model of it that I do have. It's quite nice.
Anyway, just felt like talking about something that I like.
During this time I had also watched G Gundam and that is pretty much all of the Gundam animes I have watched.
Now that doesn't stop me from buying Gundam models of Gundams and mecha I am not familiar with. If I like the design of the mecha I will buy it and make the model. Sometimes it's just the joy of putting together the models for me.
Especially if I can find a model at Hobby Lobby where in they often times have all boxed models kits 40% so that is a good time to get a Gundam model they are selling if I find one that interests me.
In terms of scales I certainly prefer the 1/100 scale models, the ones that are around 7-9 inches tall. (18-22cm)
The 1/144 scale ones aren't bad, but they are more prone to needing stickers to make the colors correct, and the pieces are obviously smaller and more difficult to work with.
As for the Perfect Grade Gundams, the 1/60 scale ones, I have built one. The Wing Gundam Zero Endless Waltz version. I also have the RX-78-2 Perfect Grade Unleashed which I am excited to build.
But there is one other thing I would like to talk about in relation to this. Models I wish would exist. Now I am not being unreasonable with this. The models I want already exist, but it's a case of wanting a bigger and more detailed version of them.
First up the Nobell Gundam from G Gundam:
https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I.....1JrolkpuZL.jpg
https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/NXkA.....Ez3/s-l400.jpg
I own the second one and she looks nice. But I wish there was a 1/100 scale version of her. Wouldn't have to be a Master Grade, not a Ver. Ka., but just a nice simple 1/100 scale model with all the proper color separation. I would so love that as I do like the Nobell Gundam's design despite its simplicity.
Next up is Anubis from Zone of the Enders. This model is actually made by Kotobukiya:
https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I.....1000_QL80_.jpg
This was not an enjoyable model to build. The plastic seemed very hard and brittle. And I had a few pieces not fit well and were prone to falling off with too much rattling.
But what I would love out of this would be something like a Perfect Grade model. Basically making it nearly a foot tall, inner frame, proper color separation and overall a better quality.
Lastly but FAR from least is Metal Gear Rex from Metal Gear Solid 1:
https://naufalghazi.wordpress.com/w.....9/dsc04329.jpg
Another Kotobukiya model, but unlike Anubis mentioned above this one was actually a GREAT build experience. The plastic was better, there was an inner frame, all the pieces fit together well. And even unpainted it STILL looks nice. It helps that Rex is my favorite giant robot in ANY work of fiction.
But like Anubis above I would LOVE to have a Perfect Grade styled model of this. I would even pay more if the model kit came painted or duel molded to have the proper camo pattern that the in game Rex has. This is something, that if it existed, I would pay quite a bit for. But I am happy I at least have the model of it that I do have. It's quite nice.
Anyway, just felt like talking about something that I like.
My prize builds are MG variants of RX-78-2 and Char's Zaku II that I have posed pretty ambitiously, they were pretty long builds but very fun.
Hope you'll watch more Gundam in time, Gundam 00 is an easy recommend for me.
There was also a Master Grade Strike Freedom Gundam model. I got that on a whim and it brought me out of my no Gundam model slump. I still have it in a non pose in my room.
Since I don't really subscribe to any streaming services, my ability to watch any anime is severely limited.
Well there's always less than legal means, that's how I watched it XDDD but fair.