Hi folks, it's me, Dan, This post should have been made ages ago, and it wasn't. But, now seems as good a time as any, and I think its better to say something instead of nothing.  Here's the short version. I'm still around, I'm happy and healthy, and I still build and paint model kits from time to time. But, things have also changed. I acknowledge that Gunpla and model building is no longer as important to me as it once was. And it's becoming more and more difficult to find the time to do all the things I once did to keep the content stream flowing. I have a few more kits that are already ..read more

Introduction: In hindsight, I should have done this color scheme on the Varguil instead of the Moon Gundam. However, it's been a few years since there was a print run of Varguils, and the 'p-Bandai tax' isn't worth it for just the mono-eye head. If you like my work, consider purchasing this kit or anything else from my Amazon affiliate link! It doesn't cost you anything and every purchase supports me directly! Kit Talk: The HG Moon Gundam is a fantastic HG kit. It has excellent color separation, good poseability, and an exciting design. It also looks like an undersized Sazabi. Unsurprisingly ..read more

Introduction: I think the base Narrative Gundam Type A/B variants are a pretty boring designs. The NarrativeType C on the other hand is great. The design maintains the skeletal 'scarecrow' aesthetic of the A & B while having some psycho-frame pizazz. It looks like a mech that was pulled out of mothballs and just fitted with whatever they had while in transit to the AO.  I don't feel like I've seen many painted examples of this kit, so I would definitely encourage anyone with an inkling to take the plunge and paint one up.  If you would like to support me and my work without spen ..read more

Introduction: Have you ever seen a movie where a character falls over the ledge of a cliff, and at the last possible second someone grabs a hold of them before they fall into oblivion? That was this kit. After seeing Gundam Narrative in theaters, and not enjoying it, I abandoned this fully painted kit into my bin of spare and junk parts. Four years later I dug it out of that bin and finished it.  Shockingly, the paint was undamaged despite being tossed into that bin and moved across town more than once. I felt like I couldn't put more time into this version of the kit because I was mis ..read more

Introduction: I've been a fan of Hideo Kojima's games since I played Metal Gear Solid back on the PlayStation in the late 90s.  And, when I found out that Frame Arms Girls was going to make a version of the Kojima studio Ludens studio mascot, I knew I had to get it.  Kit Talk: This was my first Frame Arms Girl kit, I wasn't sure what to expect with this model kit. This kit required a fair amount of seam work, masking, and hand-painting for the raised golden barnacles and the grey trim around the suit. One of the chest straps cracked at the last minute, it may be visible in some of ..read more

Introduction: Just like the MG Prototype Wing Zero EW from June I built and painted this kit as a part of the Gundam Wing group build that we hosted on my Discrod server in 2021. I had built the MG Epyon once before in 2013 as a commission. I recalled being very impressed with the kit back in 2013, and I was pleasantly surprised to find that I had the same overall impression of the build. The MG Epyon has aged extremely well and I would absolutely recommend picking one up if you vibe with the design. I also recommend picking it up from my Amazon link if you would like to support me and t ..read more

Introduction: The first season of the Mandalorian TV show is my favorite piece of recent Star Wars media. I love the 'lived in' quality of the world and the equipment that inhabits it. The Razor Crest is a prime example of that world building and prop design.  The Razor Crest is a 'ST-70 Assault Ship' a type of military patrol ship. But, it feels like an upgunned Ford Panel Van. I love that the hull looks like all of paint has been worn away, it looks greasy, battered and used far beyond it's intended lifespan and role. Kit Talk: This is a tiny little model and I finished building a ..read more

Introduction: I built this (and the next kit) in 2021 as a part of the Gundam Wing group build that we hosted on the Discord server. I remember when this kit was first announced, many people were upset that this wasn't the "TV version", I didn't have this hang-up. I really like the design, it's emblematic of the TV version but with a modernized, detailed flair. I'm a big fan, and I hope you also appreciate what I did with the design. Kit Talk:  A lot of the mods I made to this kit aren't very apparent. I added magnets and pla-plate to the twin beam rifles to hide a lot of ugly connection ..read more

Introduction: PG kits always feel like a 'special event' to me. I need a special reason to start one, otherwise, it feels like I'm 'cheating' on the rest of my backlog. I started the PG Exia right around the time people started working remotely during COVID. It sat for a long while in pieces, and I only buckled down to paint it just before I started my new job over a year ago.  Kit talk: I don't really bother to mod PG kits very much aside from re-scribing a few panel lines. I tweaked the color palette with a custom mixed light grey, electric blue, and pink. Early into the paint job I de ..read more

Introduction: This is a fun little project I dreamed up after acquiring an MG Build Strike last year. This project ran into a few snags, which I'll talk about a little bit later. In my head, I came up with a little story about Sei Iori building a few variations of the strike using the spare parts from the Build Strike. He would use these variants for exhibitions or friendly Gunpla Battle matches. The type of matches that you wouldn't want to bring your prized fighter to absolutely decimate your opponents (that's just poor form!). The Build Strike Noir, is a great exhibition fighter, it has a ..read more