1/100 Gale Strike Gundam & Hai Buster Gundam
MG Exia
Thursday, July 9, 2009
Gundam/Gunpla Expo(s) 2009 - Image Gallery
Images from various Gundam/Gunpla Expo in 2009:
1/100 Gale Strike Gundam & Hai Buster Gundam
MG Exia
1/100 Gale Strike Gundam & Hai Buster Gundam
MG Exia
Tuesday, July 7, 2009
Gunpla Worklog: 1/100 Gundam Astraea FA Kai - Update 4
Another minor update for my customized Astraea.... and i had finally came up with a new name, it will just be called "Gundam Astraea FA Kai (Full Armored)".
So with the new name, it means that I will need to continue modifying the kit to fit theme of FA (Full Armored). Gundams from the 00 series are usually very slim (except for Seravee / Virtue), so I thought adding bulk would really add a nice contrast to the overall design.
I had been working on the upper body for so long, I thought I would take a break by working on the legs for awhile. So after I've extended the legs (Update 1), I am now going to add a full armored knee section. To do this, I will be using pla-plates....
After some cutting & sanding... here is the side view of the knee part.
Comparing the new design to see if it fits the overall build.
After the knee section is completed, I test fitted it. Looks alrite. And now I need a break...so I went back to working on the upper body.
As you can see I've worked on the upper body more since my last update, as I am now making modifications to the chest area. The chest area will be similiar to the bulky knee section, again to match the FA theme.
After some modding...here is what the chest will look like. Of course more sanding & detail will be added later, but for now I just want to finish all the big parts first.
Here is a conceptual shot of what my current design looks like...
More updates later. This kit is taking longer than I had previously planned. =(
So with the new name, it means that I will need to continue modifying the kit to fit theme of FA (Full Armored). Gundams from the 00 series are usually very slim (except for Seravee / Virtue), so I thought adding bulk would really add a nice contrast to the overall design.
I had been working on the upper body for so long, I thought I would take a break by working on the legs for awhile. So after I've extended the legs (Update 1), I am now going to add a full armored knee section. To do this, I will be using pla-plates....
After some cutting & sanding... here is the side view of the knee part.
Comparing the new design to see if it fits the overall build.
After the knee section is completed, I test fitted it. Looks alrite. And now I need a break...so I went back to working on the upper body.
As you can see I've worked on the upper body more since my last update, as I am now making modifications to the chest area. The chest area will be similiar to the bulky knee section, again to match the FA theme.
After some modding...here is what the chest will look like. Of course more sanding & detail will be added later, but for now I just want to finish all the big parts first.
Here is a conceptual shot of what my current design looks like...(I accidently shot this one in black&white, and too lazy to retake)
More updates later. This kit is taking longer than I had previously planned. =(
Monday, July 6, 2009
PS3 - Mobile Suit Gundam Senki U.C. 0081 (Update 4)
Another exciting update from Famitsu for the upcoming game Mobile Suit Gundam Battlefield Records U.C.0081 (or simply Gundam Senki) which is coming out this year on September 3rd.
A few new game elements were introduced:
[1] Mobile Suit Parts Customization
We already knew we can play the new RX-81 Gundam, and we also knew we can swap weapons & loadouts of each mobile suit. But what we didn't know was that player can also swap various body parts to meet the demands of the upcoming mission. So if you want a new better shoulder for your MS...is possible. In preparation for an underwater/amphibious mission... you can add modifications for better underwater performance. Player will also get to change the colors of various body parts to create their own look & feel.
With so much customization features, I can imagine myself spending loads of time just messing with these features. Here are some screenshots of what I am talking about:
[2] Underwater Scenario
[3] Special Video
Here some misc screenshots from this latest update:
Images from Famitsu.com
A few new game elements were introduced:
[1] Mobile Suit Parts Customization
We already knew we can play the new RX-81 Gundam, and we also knew we can swap weapons & loadouts of each mobile suit. But what we didn't know was that player can also swap various body parts to meet the demands of the upcoming mission. So if you want a new better shoulder for your MS...is possible. In preparation for an underwater/amphibious mission... you can add modifications for better underwater performance. Player will also get to change the colors of various body parts to create their own look & feel.
With so much customization features, I can imagine myself spending loads of time just messing with these features. Here are some screenshots of what I am talking about:
[2] Underwater ScenarioIt was also announced that there will be an underwater scenario. It will be a Federal Force's mission scenario, where the underwater stage will be a sub-phase of an industrial area defense mission.
Performance of mobile suits underwater will behave a bit differently, so players will need to make sure their mobile suit is outfitted with underwater hardwares.
Here are various screenshots of the underwater scenario, and a few displaying a federal mobile suit going up against a Zeon mobile armor.
[3] Special VideoFamitsu talked about a special video that can be access thru the input of a code. Is this in the game itself or thru other means such as website?....No idea. But I want to watch it, and more detail will be given in the upcoming issue of Famitsu magazine.
Here some misc screenshots from this latest update:
Images from Famitsu.com Sunday, July 5, 2009
Mobile Suit Gundam Battlefield Record U.C. 0081 - Manga
A translated page of the Mobile Suit Gundam Battlefield Record U.C. 0081 Manga from the latest Gundam Ace magazine.
*Tears of the Seas and the Skies*
Mission 01 - Search & Destroy: Special Ops Squad, Attack!!!
(Translation & image are from ZeonicScanlation, visit their site @ zeonic-republic.net)
*Tears of the Seas and the Skies*
Mission 01 - Search & Destroy: Special Ops Squad, Attack!!!
(Translation & image are from ZeonicScanlation, visit their site @ zeonic-republic.net)
Friday, July 3, 2009
PS3 - Mobile Suit Gundam Senki U.C. 0081 (Update 3)
The official website for the game Mobile Suit Gundam Battlefield Records U.C. 0081 has been updated with a wealth of new updates, but most of which has already been covered by my previous post about this game. Also, a new game promotion video was also out this week. The video show various story cutscenes & gameplay, and I must say the game is looking very very very awesome.
The official release date for this game: September 3rd 2009 (Price 8,379 Yen)!!!! Let the countdown begin.
Website has been updated: http://ps3-gundam.net/
The promotional video can be found on Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QkP7DIxAopM
You must see the video...it looks fantastic and has a lot of emotion to it. I really can't wait for this game now. This year is surely a year for UC fans to celebrate!!!
The official release date for this game: September 3rd 2009 (Price 8,379 Yen)!!!! Let the countdown begin.
Website has been updated: http://ps3-gundam.net/
The promotional video can be found on Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QkP7DIxAopM
You must see the video...it looks fantastic and has a lot of emotion to it. I really can't wait for this game now. This year is surely a year for UC fans to celebrate!!!
All images from ps3-gundam.net
Thursday, July 2, 2009
ZEPPIN - History of Gundam Armed Force Emblem Pins Collection
To commemorate Gundam 30th Anniversary, ZEPPIN series will issue a History of Gundam Armed Force Emblem Pins Collection set.
Wow... Looks so nice on the wall, and is something to tell your grandkids about when you get old, "Oh yes, let me tell you a story about the one year war..." LOL
Release Date: Dec '09 (Pre-Order begin July 3rd - Sept. 30th)
Price: 21,000 Yen
Images from ToysDaily
Wow... Looks so nice on the wall, and is something to tell your grandkids about when you get old, "Oh yes, let me tell you a story about the one year war..." LOL
Release Date: Dec '09 (Pre-Order begin July 3rd - Sept. 30th)
Price: 21,000 Yen
Images from ToysDaily
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