Learn from my mistakes

Jumping from one completed kit into the next, even with my undying love for Gundams, aspiration slowly dissipates. But Sonken was a breath of fresh air, or at least I thought it would be. What started as a model on sale ($6 dollars, you can't beat that), that looked unique yet simple, got me psyched. However, this kit gave the term "tough love" a whole new meaning. I apologize for the lack of pictures but here are a few things I had learned:

1) This kit was poorly designed, mainly the visor piece, even if I gave it the benefit of the doubt that it was just my kit that was rotten, a different mechanic should have been placed. It was intended to be movable, but it is flimsy and hard to stay where its suppose to.

2) When using masking tape, to help create a clean line for spraying/painting, DO NOT cheap out and use ones for house paint. Go out, buy yourself some nice ones (Tamiya ones are great) because you'll have an easier time sticking/removing the tape, and 99 percent of the time it will stop paint from penetrating.

3) Shoulders, helms, capes, and all other parts with an underlying side, please plan ahead with them. I cemented the shoulder piece without realizing I didn't paint the underside, and now the plastic yellow sticks out like wet armpit stains

4) Stop, simply stop. When you're tired or burnt out, just give yourself a break, even when you really want to finish a kit or get to another. Rushing, being impatient, and taking shortcuts will only give unsatisfying results which takes longer to fix, or wastes the money you spent on the model.

Sonken Gundam (孫権)

Next Up

This batch of kits, along with the first few, were definitely a learning process for us, a good one I might add. Playing with different types of paints, markers, etc. Every completed model, I can always find something I am unsatisfied with, and it will remind me what NOT to do on the next kit.

Shuuyu Hyakushiki (周瑜), one of my favorite characters in Three Kingdoms

Souhi Gundam (曹丕), gf did a good job lining the swords

Cao Pi's cape makes him one of my favorites

Sonshoukou Gerbera (孫尚香), she has many expressions and other accessories.

Long Overdue Update

After searching far and wide for a usable light tent, finally I can put up some pictures. The following few posts will be kits my gf and I have completed for quite some time now.

Bachou Blue Destiny (馬超)

His back piece and arm blade can be combined with weapon


Shukuyuu Gundam (祝融)


She can also "transform," Demon!

Last but not least Moukaku Gundam (孟獲)

The beginning

A few weeks ago, a store's clearance sale and regretting years of leaving Perfect Grades to collect dust under my bed, I have finally found an outlet.

Transforming dinner table into workstation

Result of the first weekend, gf and friend built the one on a horse (吕布)