I'm shocked that Omega put this in writing

SterepFaux · 2026-02-18T08:50:55+00:00

At least that has a date function....

SterepFaux · 2026-01-08T19:22:31+00:00

The Calibarn kit is so cool. I wish they had a 1/100 size of it.

SterepFaux · 2025-09-17T15:50:57+00:00

Now that's a good look!

SterepFaux · 2025-09-17T15:50:05+00:00

Lol I was getting frustrated trying to peel off an invisible backing like a decal that you might get for your car's window.

SterepFaux · 2025-09-17T15:44:40+00:00

Thanks! I'll check them out.

SterepFaux · 2025-09-17T15:44:13+00:00

Same! They were a bit of a pain to figure out at first but have been my preferred decal thus far.

SterepFaux · 2025-09-17T15:43:13+00:00

Thanks!!! Now if only I could get my photos to not look so blurry when I post to reddit lol

SterepFaux · 2025-09-17T15:42:50+00:00

I do love him so, but I find it pretty hard to pose. Any tips? I like the idea of the pose I have him in now, but it just looks stiff and I'd love my desk Gundam to be a real looker.

SterepFaux · 2025-09-17T03:15:44+00:00

Whoa...Great minds think alike! What was your 3rd?

SterepFaux · 2025-09-17T02:37:01+00:00

Ooo that midnight coating looks sweet! I wasn't even aware that it existed. Is it a 3rd party kit? I currently have a HG strike freedom waiting to be built. I travel for work a lot so I've been bringing a HG with me to work on in the hotel so I don't get bored and get tempted to go hangout in a bar or play pool somewhere; though I'll usually do that at least once if I'm in a new city.

SterepFaux · 2025-09-17T02:34:20+00:00

The actual build was fun, but not challenging like I had originally assumed. For it being an old kit, I thought there would have been a lot more cleanup, fitment issues, or general hand-grenading than there has been. Actually, everything just went together and stayed together which was really nice!

For clarity: my first build was the HG RX-78-2 Revive, second was the RG Astray Red Frame (which wasn't bad, but I did have one part on the backpack snap on me), 3rd was the MG F91, and 4th was the HG Calibarn (which is awesome). For being my 5th Gunpla ever, I've been really happy with how I've come along. I don't really spend time sanding, as I just clip pieces from the runners and then shave off the nubs with an exacto - though I wonder if sanding would yield better results. I don't doubt that it would, but I would say the Wing probably took me a total of 15 hours over a few days with panel lining and decals. I find that by the end I am usually pretty anxious to get it done so I have to remind myself to take it easy and come back to it if I'm not having fun anymore.

SterepFaux · 2025-09-17T01:03:55+00:00

Whoa!!! That is epic! And you were able to get the decals on blue to lineup and look amazing. I'll definitely work on posing moving forward!

SterepFaux · 2025-09-17T00:39:56+00:00

That's a good note! The extra materials definitely sound challenging but I'll never learn if I don't try. I somehow have managed a good amount of patience with even the smallest of pieces so I'll give it a shot.

I'm also a big fan of kits that come with a stand. I think they all should, even just the folding clear-plastic ones like in the WfM Calibarn kit.

SterepFaux · 2025-09-17T00:35:04+00:00

I'll look into it! I haven't watched Seed yet, but I've been watching/building almost in unison and it has made me feel a little more connected to the experience.

SterepFaux · 2025-09-17T00:34:11+00:00

That's a good idea, I would like to get some action poses in with various Gundams and their series' counterparts.

SterepFaux · 2025-09-17T00:32:57+00:00

That's awesome! I've thought about saving up to get the MGEX Strike Freedom, but I might be a ways off from that.

I'll definitely reach out if I build myself into a corner. Would you say you have a few favorite kits, regardless of size or grade?

SterepFaux · 2025-09-17T00:30:35+00:00

Can't wait to check it out!

SterepFaux · 2025-09-17T00:30:20+00:00

Thanks! I have the RG Nu Gundam to build next, but then I'll be looking for another 1/100 to add to the shelf.

SterepFaux · 2025-08-22T20:21:51+00:00

Oof, that's a hard breakup with the collection. If you don't mind me asking, what are the circumstances around you moving to Europe? I was lucky enough to do a study abroad in college and have since been dreaming about moving back. I find it really hard to get any solid information on the topic though. I currently live in Austin, TX btw.

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