Gunpla Builders World Cup (GBWC) 2013 North America - Winners Announced!
Info via Plamocon.com
CONGRATS TO THE WINNERS!
Champion: Kevin Yi Zhang aka kdash71
Build Name: Legendary Mobile Suit PWS-02
View more images: HERE
1st Runner Up: Chris Zeigler aka BigZ
Build Name: Dave's ZakuView more images: HERE
Build Name: Fuunsaki Gundam
View more images at Bluefin's Gallery: HERE
Blitz + Deathscythe Hell + Epyon + blood, sweat, tears, and talent = Gundam that embodies the spirit of Cao Cao
ReplyDeleteThis is just fucking beautiful
These cleaner and less kit bashed to hell and back builds look way better than the stuff you typically see in the other competitions. I really dislike how modellers get awards based on much crap they manage to stack on a kit instead of actually being creative. Less is more, I say. That Deathscythe Hell Epyon looks great. It shows a good effort and a good paintjob without going too far and becoming a caricature.
ReplyDeleteExactly! How is it that people win with just a mobile suit with a million weapons strapped on, its ridiculous. The clean paint jobs and creative works are always appreciated :]
DeleteThe legend returns! OMG, is been what, 3 years since we seen a masterpiece from kdash? well worth the wait!!
ReplyDeleteevery GBWC should be like this, no clusterfuck builds that you cant even recognize it
ReplyDeletenot to break the mood here, yes its a great build and I really like it, but come finals in Japan its very unlikely that this build would win any award mainly for use of China Made Model kit LVBU( and from the looks of it a lot of LVBU parts were used)
ReplyDeletei'm a personal friend of kdash, and i have to disagree with you. i've see the kit up close personally. yes, some parts from lvbu kit was used, but define a lot? theres only shoulder armor, forearm armor, and ankle armor parts were used. even that, they were also modified to fit on to this kit. please take a look at the photo before painting: http://studiodash.net/DSC01297.JPG
DeletePhoto belongs to KDash's WIP website.
what a beautiful letdown.
DeleteLooks awesome, though I still don't recognize some individual parts of the kit but at least I know it still is more gunpla than plaplate.
ReplyDeleteNone of those annoying little intended nubs and holes that are supposed to provide a "realistic" feel but just look ugly.
As for the Zaku, I love it, simplicity goes a long way. I like the Tron-theme for Master Gundam but personally, I don't like glossy paint.
It's mostly a Blitz Gundam.
DeleteThe fuunsaiki custom looks likes it would be in tron or something.
ReplyDeleteMy only comment is that the Fuunsaiki could use a bit more seam line cleanup.
ReplyDeleteOtherwise, great entries.
I saw some of the other winners from around the world, and I don't think this can compete equally with the others..
ReplyDeletemy guess, the top three are Indonesia with the wing zero, this, and Malaysia..
I put my bet on Indonesia, it is awesome, especially when it is made by a woman...
That 1st winner used resin dress up kit parts for its foot. is that even legal?
ReplyDeleteThat's Kdash for you. He makes the best fantasy mobile suits in my opinion.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the kind comments guys. I have removed the image from my site that my buddy posted. it was never intended to be shown until my site launches.. i believe i have followed the contest rules, one of them stated:
ReplyDelete*Parts of commercial resin/resin conversions and Hobby Japan/Dengeki magazine kits may be utilized, but must be altered to suit your unique design.*
70% of the kit was original bandai product, including parts from MG Epyon(Tail) + MG Deathscythe Hell(Knee armor) + NG 1/100 Deathscythe Hell(Wings) + MG Blitz (main body). the rest was scratch built + parts from lubu with modification like my buddy stated earlier.
as for the concept of the work, i will reveal it soon with the site launch.
again, many thanks and i'm excited to be in japan for the 1st time!
Congratulations on the win! Your work is a huge inspiration.
DeleteThanks Chris! i'm flattered. m(_ _)m
Deletegood job K dash, i always like your fantasy touch on gunpla, keep it up bro.
DeleteTron Centaur Gundam.... Looks good
ReplyDeleteLOOK AT MY HORSE
ReplyDeleteMY HORSE IS AMAZING
AWESOME GUNPLAS!!! I was blinded by the awesomeness!!!
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