HMM Z-Knight - WIP 1

Something Out Of The Ordinary

A short intermission from the progress work of the Shield Liger. Mentioned in the first WIP of Shield Liger that I will start working on this kit due to this post from another fellow model blogger. Started working on this kit on a weekend while waiting for the paint on Shield Liger's leg to dry. Will either paint the kit at night or in the morning before bed or work and leave it and by the time I have time to work on the kit, the paint has ample time to cure. Since it was a weekend and had no other plans, got a bit bored while waiting.

To be honest I do not know a lot about the Z-Knight line. Saw this in a hobby store many moons ago and since I love knights and this kind of resembles a knight, I picked it up. After searching the internet for more information about this line, apparently there were only 2 HMM model kits were released before production was cancelled. The other is the HMM Marine Kaizer which I hope to get my hands on sometime in the future to complete the collection.

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Some introductions of the kit at the side of the box

Updates (7)

New stock, new loot and some truth

 

Recently the stock came for two kits which was in my wishlist. There was limited stock for both kits but I was a bit strapped for cash so I just enquired about the price and availability for both kits. The owner mentioned that one of the kits only has 2 sets and one set was picked up earlier in the day. I then asked which branch has the other kit left and went about my day waiting for his reply.

 

Later I got a reply and he mentioned there is still one kit left at the branch in town and he told his staff to reserve it for me together with the other kit in my wish list. Curious to know what was in my wishlist which I managed to get my hands on?

P-Bandai Exclusive: MG 1/100 Sazabi Ver Ka & RE/100 Nightningale Funnel Effect Part Set

Effect parts for the beast

 

For those who have either the Sazabi or Nightningale, do note that there will be a P-Bandai Effect Part Set set to be released. The release Date is on July 2015, Price: 1836 yen. This is one effect part in my wishlist. The effect parts for both the Sazabi or Nightningale are the same.

Mechanicore 1/100 MAS-14 Omega - Update

New update

Mentioned in the previous post, I got some update regarding this kit. This is not a major update but it is an important one to those who are still thinking about getting this kit and display space. What I have now with me is the actual dimension/size of the completed model. What I can say is this will be a bigger kit than the MAS-15.

Mechanicore 1/100 MAS-14 Omega

Penelope fans, Rejoice!

 

I know fans from all over the world are waiting for years for this kit to be released by BanDai. Fear not for Mechanicore has come to the rescue. Following the success of the MAS-15, Mechanicore is going to make the MAS-14 Omega or widely known as the Penelope.  It is now open for pre-order.

 

Below are some prototype photos of the Omega. A list of all the bonus parts will be stated at the bottom. As with the MAS-15, it has a limited release of 2200 pieces. So for those who are interested in this kit, I would advice you to quickly make your pre-order before you miss the chance.

 

Pending Release date: 30-6-2015 (do expect some delay)
Pre-order date: 12-3-2015 till 2,200pcs limited version sold out

 

 

Mechanicore MAS-15 Zerstore (Unboxing)

Limited release 3rd party kit

This is the unboxing of the highly anticipated 3rd party kit. The Mechanicore MAS-15 Zerstore or known as the RX-105 Ξ Gundam (aka Xi Gundam, Xi, Ξ, RX-105, pronounced "Ksee") "Xi" gundam in the gundam universe. So far there are only 2 batches which is limited to 1500 units for batch 1 and 2000 units for batch 2.

 

There is also a premium included depending the batch ordered.

MG OO Gundam Seven Sword /G - WIP 11 (Final)

Weird looking knees

This will be the final post for the Seven Sword. In previous post, all parts of the kit have their armor on. Now the only thing left to do is to assemble this kit and see how it turns out.

Arranged by sections before final assembly. Missing sections are the weapons and backpack

MG OO Gundam Seven Sword /G - WIP 10

SUIT UP !!

 

+10 points for those who knows the show and the character who likes to say this. As the title suggest, I will be putting on the armors for the MS. Took a while to complete the shadowing and I'm not sure how it will turn out once they are put together. Fingers crossed that they have a consistent look all around the kit.

Since we have assembled the inner frame in the last post, we have to dismantle them in order to put on the armors. As usual we will start with the feet and work our way up to the head (although I accidentally assembled the armor for the head).

 

Left and right leg before assembly of the armor

 

Mechanicore 1/100 model kit RX-105 Ξ "xi" Gundam

Something New To Consider

 

This is a 3rd party company which makes Gundam models. The price is not as cheap as Daban, TT Hongli, Gao Gao etc.. From my limited knowledge, the other 3rd party company just replicates the MS from Ban Dai but not for Mechanicore. From what I can see from the images, they are more detailed and they make their own gundams like the above mentioned.

 

The 2nd pre-order is now open and it comes with Zinc Alloy V-fin, A1 Size poster and a special packing box with a random serial number (#1501 - #3500). Below are a few images of the kit and who to pre-order from.

 

MG OO Gundam Seven Sword /G - WIP 9

Skeleton anyone?

 

Since the completion of the head in the previous posting, it is time to assemble the inner frames and look at their articulation. What I always like to do is to arrange the parts to where they are suppose to go.

 

MG OO Gundam Seven Sword /G - WIP 8

The shadowing head

 

After reviewing all the weapons and different parts of the kit, it is time finish is off with the head. There are no gimmicks on the head unless you consider glowing eyes when the LEDs are on. As usual, the different parts of the head before assembly.

 

 

After fixing the mouth piece, I decided to paint the vent at the side silver. Hope this will be shown clearly when the entire head has been assembled.

 

 

After completing the head, I couldn't help but look at the head. I feel this is one of the nicest looking head I've built so far. It looks complex and futuristic. The only thing I didn't like was the 'ears'. Reminds me of elves from LOTR.

 

MG OO Gundam Seven Sword /G - WIP 7

First blood

 

This post is the continuation of the weapons for the Seven Swords. From the previous post, we just saw sword one of seven. There are six more swords to finish for this fella. The remaining swords to finish are the katana(s), long and short GN Sword II and the two beam sabers. All the swords for this kit were given the same treatment of flat black, silver lining and darker shade of blue except the beam sabers.

Beam sabers:

Katanas:

MG OO Gundam Seven Sword /G - WIP 6

Call To Arms !!

Can you figure out what will be the focus of this post from the title? If you did not manage to, allow me to tell you. This post will be about the arms and weapons.

 

 Parts of the left (above) and right (bottom) hand before and after assembly

 

There are 2 different type of fingers for both left and right hand. One is the open fingers and the other is the closed fingers. 

 

MG OO Gundam Seven Sword /G - WIP 5

Gundam Age 1 Normal early production?

After completing the legs and waist, it is only logical to do the chest next.

Panel lined parts of the inner frame of the waist

 

The first part the manual instruction is to fix is the lower section of the cockpit. After assembling it, the particular part reminds me of the 'spoiler' on the back of Gundam Age-1 Normal.

 

MG OO Gundam Seven Sword /G - WIP 4

Kick-starting

Kick-starting this build since it halted in May because of the astray group build. Since I have finished my entry it is time to get back to work on completing my first Master Grade kit. Starting off with the kick-start project is the left leg (no pun intended).

 

Parts of the left leg before assembly

 

Same treatment of gold and silver was given to the piston.

Loot #5

Just got these today. First loot of the month. I got the MG Epyon, RG Expo Edition Freedom, a micro USB cable for my phone and 2 bottles of paint (tan and flesh). The paints are for the pilots of the MG gundams. This will be my first time using paints and if anyone has any useful tips do feel free to leave a comment.

P-Bandai Online Hobby Shop Exclusive: MG 1/100 MS-07B Gouf (M'Quve Use)

There will be a Bandai Exclusive release of MG Gouf. The release date is July 2014 and pre-orders can be made. Below are the official photos of the kit.

MG OO Gundam Seven Sword /G - WIP 3

Lighter fluid to the rescue

Continue the progress from the previous posting, the right side of the leg inner frame with panel lining was completed. The usual silver and gold was painted for the piston part on the knee as the details can be seen when the knee is bent.

MG OO Gundam Seven Sword /G - WIP 2

Small scale figures

After the previous post, I have finished removing all parts from the runner into their respective little boxes. The little boxes are then put in my 'on-the-go' box. I will take this box everywhere I go and if I have to wait for quite some time, the box will come out of my bag and will start fixing it.

MG OO Gundam Seven Sword /G - WIP 1

First Master Grade

 

As stated in the title, this is my first ever MG kit. Before this, I've been building only High Grade, Advance Grade and a Perfect Grade. Always thought my first MG would be the Shin Musha Gundam since I saw it in a shop. The kit to let me lost my MG virginity is the MG OO Gundam Seven Sword /G. This is a variation mobile suit from the OO series.