GUNDAM GUY: 02/07/11

G-SHOT! BEST STRAIGHT BUILD 1st PLACE WINNER

NAME: ELBERT ISAAC (CONGRAT!!!)

MODEL KIT: MG 1/100 GUNDAM EXIA IGNITION MODE

Award Prize: PSP Gundam Vs. Gundam Next Plus video game, or HG 00 kit - Qan[T], or HG Harute, or HG Zabanya, or HG Raphael

PRICE CHOSEN BY WINNER - HG 1/144 00 Qan[T]:

Sponsored by GG INFINITE

COMMENTS FROM SOME OF THE JUDGES:

Don Carlos (DC23 - Mech Art Community & creator of DC23 Mech Arts blog):

Perfect straight build. Panel lines are clean and crisp, no nub marks or sanding scratches, and the decal placement is well thought off. The pose and the photography nailed the coffin for me.

Adam Sonar (Creator & Administrator of Gundam Australia Forum):

I would have to agree with DC that the panel lining is crisp and possibly due to a clever photographic angle it is pretty difficult to spot a nub mark. I could only see one on the skirt, which is ultimately what made the decision for me. This was a very difficult category to judge with by far the most entries of all 5 categories, so in the end it did come down to scrutinizing very minor flaws. Decal work is very neat, panel lines are clean and precise, and the photography not only shows great technical prowess but a degree of forethought and effort which from my perspective is what the competition was about. Congratulations Elbert!

Syd Sked (The host of Gunpla TV, the guy behind Gaijin-Gunpla.com, and a hardcore gunplar):

The key to a great straight build is cleanliness. Make sure those gate marks are removed. Panel line it without mistake. Apply those decals perfectly. You can't rely on paint or mods to cover up mistakes elsewhere. This kit is a winner because of how clean it looks, not only at first glance but also upon closer inspection. You can't expect perfection with a straight build but this kit is as close as they come.

FINAL ROUND FINALISTS

Finalists from the preliminary rounds that were selected for the final round