Wednesday, September 29, 2010

Building A Customized Gunpla - Part I (Introduction & After Market Parts)

As I am expanding my GG INFINITE product lines to cover after market parts.  I thought it would be beneficial to create a series of posts that would serve as a resource for eager gunplars.  We are currently stocking up on various after market parts from brand such as HIO-Parts, Model-Up, G-Temple, Wave and Adlers Nest.  These parts serves to enhance the visual quality of your model kits. 
To my understanding, the demand for these parts in the US is not as high as say in Japan & other asian countries.  I figure it is due to a few factors. 
1)  There are not many places in the states where folks can purchase them locally.
2)  They can be quite expensive. 
3)  Most folks don't know what they need or how to implement them effectively.  

GG INFINITE will definitely try to be a solution to resolving these factors.  So if you have any inquiry about availability, pricing or just want to ask questions about them or how to use them.  Please send your inquiries to us at:  info@gginfinite.com  and we will try to serve your needs as best as we can.  


As for this introductory post, I would like to start by sharing with you my objective. I will be using a High Grade 1/144 scale RGM-79 Powered GM model kit to demonstrate the various techniques I often applied when building a customized kit; I will be covering the how-to technique & tools for: 
a) Panel line scribing
b) Appication of pla-plates
c) Application of after market parts
d) Painting w/ Airbrush
e) Detailing w/ paint brush
f)  Panel Line Wash
g) Application of decals
h) Final top coat

So as you can tell, this series will last for awhile.  But I am sure I will have great fun doing this, and I hope you would enjoy reading them.  And I also encourage all the gunpla masters out there to chip in your valuable ideas & comments.  I would enjoy learning from you too. =)

I have already straight built the HG 1/144 Powered GM.  All the nub marks have been treated by sanding down uisng sandpaper (grit 400-1200).  So we are ready to go...... Next Post:  Panel Line Creation & Scribing...

Robot Damashii (Side MS) 00 Qan[T] - Updated Images

Robot Damashii (Side MS) Qan'T. (Release Date: Oct. 2010, Price: 2751 Yen)

Images from ToyWorldForum

GG INFINITE - Email Services Are Back Online

Our GG INFINITE email services are back online after an overnight technical service.  We apologize for the inconvenience.

HGUC 1/144 Delta Plus - Review

Review by D.Hatena san (View Link HERE)



HGUC 1/144 RB-79 Ball Twin Set - Modeled by Keita

So you were thinking... should I get the HG 1/144 RB-79 Ball Twin Set?  Well.. just take a look at what Keita san was able to do to it.  Cool mods...nice paint job...clean finish. That's Keita!  (View Link HERE)

Formania Sazabi - Review

Review by 合金狂人rvs
  
  

Images from Toysdaily

Robot Damashii (Side MS) Destiny Gundam - Update

Image of the prototype Robot Damashii (Side MS) Destiny Gundam was taken way back in Feb. from the Tamashii Feature Vol. 1.   This actual figure is now dated to be released in Jan. 2011, Price: 4410 Yen
Image from http://journal.mycom.co.jp/articles/2010/02/06/tamashii/index.html
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Tuesday, September 28, 2010

A Visit To Hobby Link Japan

When I was in Japan last month, I had the opportunity to visit Hobby Link Japan (HLJ).  Thank you Gaijin Gunpla for showing me around!! They are one of the few great hobby vendors around.   And I am sure many of us had shopped there before! =)

I was pretty excited the day I was going to HLJ.  I woke up early that morning, left my hotel to grab a bite to eat at the local Micky Ds.  Then head over to the Shinjuku Station to purchase a bus ticket to travel from Tokyo to Sano.  Sano is where HLJ is located (north of Tokyo), and it took 1 1/2 hrs to get there.   The bus station in Sano is actually only like 5 mins away from HLJ.... talk about convenience. 














The HLJ building is located in the middle of nowhere, thats because HLJ is located in the midst of farmlands.  So refreshing beautiful green scenery is the norm there...talk about working in a stress free enviornment.

Once inside... I was mesmerized by the sheer size of the place.  Is rows & rows of hobby goodness.  GaiGun briefly introduced me to the Boss (Scott Hards), and I saw his boss build 'MG Figurerise Kamen Rider Cyclone Joker' sitting on his desk.  What a cool place to work.  

GaiGun also shown me around his office area, where his desk is filled with Gunpla & stuff.  I won't post a pic of that, cuz that is his personal stuff.  But I can tell you that his recent Musha Mk-II Gundam Ver.S2 is as awesome as we had seen in his photo (See HERE).  I wish I had his job.... seriously.

We had spend some time to walk around and to see all their latest releases.  I'd also saw a lot of nice Kamen Rider figures, which I had recently became a fan of. =)
 













Once I was done looking around, we went out to have a bowl of Sano's famous ramen.  Yes, it was truly good & tasty.  And again, I especially enjoyed the local scenery.   

One thing I admired about HLJ is their dedication to serving the needs of hobby fans around the world.  And it inspired me to have the same dedication when I launch my GG INFINITE webstore next month. 

 
 















As I was heading back to Tokyo, I enjoyed experiencing the contrast between Sano & Tokyo.  Will probably visit this place again next year when I visit next year's Tokyo Toy Show.

HG 1/144 Beginning Gundam - Review

Review by Hobby no Toriko san (View Link HERE)



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