OZ-13MS Gundam Epyon

Treize has been intrigued by the Gundams and so designed a mobile suit which he called Epyon based on the data from the Tallgeese and the other Gundams.

Front view of Epyon. Epyon resembles Wing Gundam both in mobile suit and mobile armour mode.

The segmented heat-rod is the main weapon on Epyon.

Side view of Epyon.

Epyon also uses a beam sword to compliment it's heat rod.

Mobile armour mode also known as Dragon Mode.

This model was build in conjunction to a group build organize by a group of modellers in LYN. It has been a while since I have not build anything so the group build provided a good excuse for me to start modelling again. I have no idea why I choose to work with Epyon. The most likely reason is that it has been a very special mobile suit for me since Gundam Wing was the first show which got me hooked to gunpla a few decades ago.

The assembly of the model kit was straightforward and I have to say that I am impressed with the design of the newer model. I did not make any modification to the model kit due to the fact that there is little much you can do to improve it. For the colour scheme, I used a reference from Hobby Japan and make slight changes to suit me better.

At the end of the day, I did not win anything from that group build but I have lots of fun building and painting this kit. Now this kit resides in my display cabinet along with my other model kits.

RX-93-2 Hi Nu Gundam

The RX-93-v-2 aka Hi Nu Gundam was an alternate interpretation of Amuro's Nu Gundam in Mobile Suit Gundam: Beltorchika's Children. It is the pinnacle product of Mobile Suit technology. Unlike the Nu Gundam, the Hi Nu Gundam has a complete frame which came with a unique tri-booster system. These boosters were capable of great accelerations and the propellant tanks extended the duration of time the boosters could remain active. This MS also spot a complete fin funnel system. Another improvement on the Hi Nu is that it could recharge the fin funnel's power supply, extending their performance time and range to much higher levels than those of previous remote weapons.

This bad boy was my first commission work.

The colour scheme of black and white was used for this Hi Nu with some silver for highlight.

This kits comes with your standard beam rifle, beam saber and a shield.

I took the liberty to change the forearm machine gun into a beam weapon. Who needs 2 beam saber when you can do this?

I have a lot of fun building this kit. The only regret that I have is that the kit is not mine. Now I understand why some modeler charge such a high price for a commission work. Each and every model no matter how good or bad the end product is, is still build with a tremendous amount of time and effort. The feeling of parting with a model you build is like the feeling of giving up your child for adoption. Well at least I know that I can always look at it every time I am in KK.

Welcome Odd 2011!

Its the beginning of a new year and there are going to be some changes around here. First of all, I will try to work on a new look for this rundown blog of mine. Its been the same for more than 2 years and it can definitely use a face lift.

Secondly, I have decided to spend less time on scale modeling due to numerous reason. I know those stash wont build themselves but I have to set my priority. Going to miss it a lot but it is all for the best.

Last but not least, there will be more non hobby-related post starting this year. Its not that I am running out of topic to blog but it never hurts to have a bit of a variety. Its more refreshing that way.

With that, lets give 2011 all our best!

MBF-P02 Gundam Astray Red Frame

This kit was produced around 2-3 years ago and it has been sitting on top of my shelf for quite a while. I have been working on mostly MG kits and I thought it will be refreshing if I can work on something else like a NG kit.

The Astray Red Frame is the second unit produced by Orb Union’s Morgenroete corporation under the Astray Project based in Heliopolis. The Project was initiated for the development of prototypes which will eventually be used for the building of the five GAT-X series gundams. Lowe Guele, a technician from the Junk Guild was the one responsible to recover the Astray Red along with Blue and some part from the Astray Gold in the wreakage of Heliopolis.

















This is practically an OOB kit with a LED installed on the head. It was surprisingly simple to get that LED into the head and the result looks good. Too bad, the light effect is not that obvious in the picture.

Once again, comments and critiques are welcome.

EXTRA!!!

Alot of people insist that I post some photos on how I install the LED so here it goes.



Installing the LED on the 1/100 Astray Red is a walk in the park. As if the kit is design to ease the modification. First of all, remove that red part located at the back of the head.


A close up look of the back of the head.


There is an empty space conveniently located right above the polycap. All you need to do is to enlarge that space for you to slip a 3mm LED into the area. I broke the right part of the head when I disassemble the kit to snap this picture. It was darn frustrating... @**$&!@#. Once the LED is in place, the wiring has to be soldered into the contact. The base of the red part that was removed earlier need to be enlarged to allocate space for the wiring.


A side skirt from the MG Strike Gundam was used to house the batteries.




It is a tough work for me but its worth all the effort once you see the final product.

GAT-X105 Strike Gundam

It has been a while I posted anything regarding model so let me present to you Strike Gundam Version Border Patrol.

As far as the story goes. In the near future, natural resources in the world is depleting in an alarming rate mainly due to illegal extraction. The United Nation finally agrees to combat this issue by using Mobile Suits to safeguard the remaining resources. One of the MS which was brought back to earth was a decommisioned prototype Strike Gundam. Due to the nature of the assignment, it is fitted with only a pair of knife as the main weapon. On the first field test, it was noted that the deployment of the MS caused soil compaction, which may affect the regeneration of trees. Mainly because of this, the Strike Gundam is relocated to border patrol to minimize the effect of soil compaction until someone came up with a solution to counter this problem.



Front view of the model. I am trying to keep this as simple as possible.


I do not like the antler like V-fin design so I simplify it.


I sucks when it comes to posing. :P I should do something better than this next time.


Managed to install a LED into the head. It is not that obvious in this photo but it looks great in real life.

That is all for now! See you all later! :D