July Updates

~ 29 July ~
Thanks for the votes for my Kampfer and Gouf Custom posted on gundam.com's model section. I've just posted pics of my Nu Gundam vote for it at www.gundam.com, Just click on the "Char's Counterattack" link. Thanks!

~ 29 July ~
More pics of my RX-93 Nu-Gundam uploaded. All the old webcam pics have been updated. Check it out here.

~ 28 July ~
Updated the tips section with a new tip. Click here to go there.

~ 27 July ~
I've bought the MG RX79RGM! Will try to get a review up soon! It looks awesome!

Not really model news but Gundam news. There's an upcoming Gundam version 2 of the popular Mobile Suit in Action toy series. I put up some pics I found here.

~ 23 July ~
Just moved a bunch of the stuff from here to the update archive section so things look cleaner...

Special request to read this rambling of mine below. Click here.

~ 22 July ~
Posted new pics of my Kampfer at www.gundam.com, help vote for my Kampfer! Just click on the Gundam 0080 link. Thanks!

~ 21 July ~
Updated links section with new links to Gundam discussion forums!

~ 20 July ~
Took my MG Kampfer out for a photoshoot today! Click here to see pics of my MS18E Kampfer! Do email and let me know what you think!

Also updated the tips section with a new tip.

~ 19 July ~
While the camera is quite easy to get started with, I'm still trying to see how I can take the best pictures... so I'm not going to make too many changes yet till I get better with the controls. I did put up new pics of the RX-93 Nu-Gundam though... click here to check them out! I think you'd agree the difference is more than obvious!

~ 17 July ~
I finally bought myself a digital camera today! A spanking new Olympus C-200 Zoom. I'll be experimenting for a couple of days then I'll start the painful task of replacing all the webcam pics on the site with new digicam ones. :)

I also made a little ammendment to the Zeong review. Thanks to Carl for pointing out a little error I made about the original Zeong having legs... apparently it was intended but never actually had them.

~ 15 July ~
After a bad day at the office I went out and bought the HGUC Zeong. :) A full review is now complete. Click here to see what I think about it!

~ 11 July ~
Okay... The HGUC Zeong's here in Singapore but I'm working on my project so I've not bought it yet. :)

But fortunately regular contributor David Bauer has got his and here are his first impressions of the Zeong. A full review to follow soon!

~ 6 July ~
Notice that things are a little slow here recently? I've decided to try to complete an entry for an upcoming Gundam competition. I'm keeping notes on my work and also all the tips I'm using. So look forward to a huge report on that soon... probably in early August.

In the meanwhile my GP03S is still in the box waiting to be assembled... like I always say... so many models, so little time. <grin>

Stay with me okay?

~ 3 July ~
Posted some new pics of my Gouf Custom at www.gundam.com, help vote for my gouf! Just do a search for gouf and look for mine - it shouldn't be too hard to find. Thanks!

July Updates

~ 29 July ~
Don't Miss This!!!
The winners of the Dengeki challenge this year will compete against entries from other countries. Check out the competition from Hong Kong - AWESOME STUFF! Click here to see some pics!

~ 26 July ~
Very nice pics of the MG Qubeley are available here and some of the HGUC S Gundam here! They look good.

~ 25 July ~
The same site with pics of the Gundam Trailer has now pictures of the new MG Qubeley and HGUC S Sentinel from the latest Hobby Japan magazine. Click here to have a look. Cool issue... I must get one!

~ 25 July ~
There's a more or less confirmed rumor that one of the upcoming HGUCs is the Xeku Eins. I'm not an expert in all the various MS in the Gundam world... but a simple search brought up a pic of what the mech looks like (not a lineart of the HGUC). Click here to have a look.

~ 21 July ~
oooh... cool! ToyboxDX site has some very nice cool pictures of upcoming MSIAs (looks like US releases though). Check out these pics [ 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 ]!!! Kampfer, Zaku 1 and more...

~ 20 July ~
The upcoming 1/144 Gundam Trailer has been causing a stir priced at 3000yen (more than S$40). See what the fuss is all about at this webpage with scans of the box, manual and parts... doesn't look like much to me.

~ 17 July ~
Found some cool scans of the upcoming RX-79GM. Check out this website.

~ 9 July ~
Miniature Hobby at Bugis Junction has been a source for modellers but it underwent a change on management recently. The latest news on them is that they will be closed for about 10 days from tomorrow (10 July) onwards as they move to the store space opposite their current location.

Some reports have stated they'll be moving to the small store opposite but actually they will be occupying the 2 units opposite (rather than just one). Although the combined store space is still smaller than their current place, it's still a decent sized hobby place. Let's hope they continue to be proponents of the hobby!

June Updates

~ 22 June ~
I really appreciate the mails with info I've received from visitors. I'm trying hard to finish my reviews... one on MG GP03s coming soon - I'll be picking up the kit tomorrow!

Sorry there've not been updates in a week - work's been killer the last few days. :)

~ 13 June ~
Got my PC back online!

MG Re-Gz on the way? Check out the a review of the nostalgic 1/144 HG version. Don't see reviews of this one around much so check it out here!

I've received some thoughts on the MG Shiki from a visitor. Added them to the Shiki review.

~ 11 June ~
No updates in a couple of days because of some downtime for my PC. But I'll be putting up updates later today - including a review! Check back soon!

~ 5 June ~
It's been a busy week but stay tuned - a MG Kampfer review should be up soon as well as one for a 1/144 HG ReGZ kit - this should be interesting given the upcoming MG kit!

Thanks for all the kind words in my guest book - they sure give me extra motivation to keep working on this site.

June Updates

~ 27 June ~
Check out a cool conversion kit for the PG Gundam here - conversion parts to make a PG GM Custom!

While you're having fun, check out the cool lineart for the upcoming HGUC S-Gundam as well. the new proportions look great! Click here.

~ 25 June ~
NEWS BREAK!

Thought you guys might like to know that Toybox at Suntec & Paragon have got the HGUC Zeong ($39.90) and the MG ReGZ ($80+). I prefer supporting the good local hobby stores but it's news anyway.

Thanks to Kampfer aka Kelvin for the update!

For Macross fans, Bugis Junction has just brought in the VF 11B at $98. Please support them if you want them to bring in anymore - especially since some toy stores are happilly selling the figures at a much greater mark-up.

~ 22 June ~
NEWS BREAK!

Another gundam fair held at Orchard Centerpoint. What's cheap?

1/144 Ex-S Gundam, S Gundam, S Gundam (Bst) - $19.90
1/100 Wing Gundam 0 - $19.90
HGUC RX-78-2 @ $20+

Yesterday night when i was there not fully setup yet... PG WGZC, Z, RX 78-2, Red Zaku which were displayed in Bugis were also there....

Thanks to Fang Zhen for the update!

~ 13 June ~
Singapore news! Perfect Gundam Fix Figuration figures selling for $47.90 at Takashimaya Shopping Centre. Thanks to Fang Zhen for the update!

~ 5 June ~
The Gundam Perfect Web has announced the release date of the MG RGM-79(G) to be July 2001. Although we've seen pics (link below), the line art is up here!

~ 1 June ~
More Gundam Fair news - basically the details of the Modelling Competition are up here!

May Updates

~ 30 May ~
I use bloodclod@hotmail.com for some of my correspondence... but it seems I'm having problems with hotmail for that account. If you've emailed me in the last 24 hrs, please resend the email to gunbase.hotmail.com. Thanks!

Special Treat!!! - I recently took part in a cool Gundam modelling competition, I've put up some pics and info of the amazing entries for you to enjoy. Don't skip this - I was inspired by the works... so maybe you will be too. Click here to check out the May Frontline Challenge!.

~ 25 May ~
New Tip added to Tips Section about a shoulder mod for 1/144 kits. While I was there I also re-organized the page a little.

~ 24 May ~
I've done a custom movable mono-eye on my own HGUC Domtropen. Check out the new gallery for info on how to do it.

~ 23 May ~
Contributed review on Domtropen! Click here to check it out.

Added a Review Index page cos the list was getting too long on the side... also added a some notes regarding contributed reviews.

~ 22 May ~
Gallery of HGUC MSM-07S Zugock are up. Check out my mono-eye mod!

Updated the tips section with info on how to apply dry transfers!

Updated the Zugock review with a little note. Click here to go straight there!

New review up! HGUC MSM-07S 'Z'Gok' or Zugock as it's more popularly known. See what I think of it here!

~ 18 May ~
Updated the tips section - and one of them is my first contributed tip!

Quick paint job on the RGM-79, went for a blue and white scheme... check out the gallery!

~ 17 May ~
1/144 HGUC RGM-79 'GM' reviewed and photographed. I'm no fan of smaller kits, but this one really impressed me!

Having built the GM, hear my thoughts about the upcoming HGUC Gundam RX-78-2!

~ 16 May ~
Pics of PG Zaku leg internals added. Internal skeleton is 99% complete...

~ 15 May ~
Assembled a 1/100 HG Gundam Sandrock Custom from the Gundam Wing Endless Waltz collection. Put up a review and pics. Check out the review and see what I thought...

Also put up a Gallery index page since the navi bar was getting a little cluttered.

~ 14 May ~
New tip! How to add embossed markings on your mech!

Updated the tips section with a tip on how to use putty and how to make some nifty little add ons for your mechs.

More pics of my "in-progress" PG Zaku - Cockpit completed with some little mods.

~ 13 May ~
Updated the tips section with a tip on how to fill seams/gaps very quickly.

More pics of my "in-progress" PG Zaku - check out the work on the pistons and internals.

~ 11 May ~
Put up a tips section which should grow over time. Also uploaded some new pics showing my first stage of painting the PG Zaku.

~ 9 May ~
I've also added a guest book! If you have enjoyed my site, please just take a minute to sign it... It would mean a lot to me. Thanks.

Sorry for the lack of updates, my modem was down. To compensate, I've put up a 90% completed review of my PG Zaku - be warned... it's pretty detailed! Gallery should be updated later today!

~ 6 May ~
I picked up my PG Zaku II today! It was difficult to decide which to choose (red or green) but I went with the green one in the end. Click here to read my thoughts after building the head and here are some pics..

~ 11 May ~
Put up a tips section which should grow over time. Also uploaded some new pics showing my first stage of painting the PG Zaku.

~ 9 May ~
I've also added a guest book! If you have enjoyed my site, please just take a minute to sign it... It would mean a lot to me. Thanks.

Sorry for the lack of updates, my modem was down. To compensate, I've put up a 90% completed review of my PG Zaku - be warned... it's pretty detailed! Gallery should be updated later today!

~ 6 May ~
I picked up my PG Zaku II today! It was difficult to decide which to choose (red or green) but I went with the green one in the end. Click here to read my thoughts after building the head and here are some pics..

~ 5 May ~
Added a Links section which will be updated whenever I find *good* links.

~ 4 May ~
Shiki is finally completed. Stayed up all night to finish painting and detailing. The final review is completed (click here to go there and see my rating!) and the gallery is updated.

~ 2 May ~
(pm) Also completed the hands of the Shiki. More pics in the gallery and also an updated review.

Also included a tip I promised on curing loose joints in the Nu-Gundam review. Click here to go straight to the tip.

(am) Completed the feet on the Shiki today. Some guys were wondering if this baby can crouch... well, check out the gallery to find out as well as see a couple of new pictures of the Shiki.

Also updated the review with info on the body and leg assemblies. You may want to read that too here.

Also updated the Nu-Gundam Gallery with 6 new pics.

May Updates

~ 31 May ~
The Gundam fair is being setup! A short report here. Updated!

~ 27 May ~
Singapore News. GP03S sighted at Takashimaya today. Great Singapore Sale 20% off.

"I chose not to buy it though... prefer to support the good hobby stores instead where possible... so I'll wait."

~ 25 May ~
More pics from the Shizouka Hobby show. Nothing much new in terms of revelations, but there is another pic of the HGUC Zeong in there... click here to check it out. News bit taken from Gundam.Com

~ 24 May ~
Found a pic of the soon-to-be-released HGUC Zeong on HLJ. Click here to check it out.

~ 23 May ~
Wondering why the GP03s isn't in Singapore yet? Well... a source tells me it's already here but they are holding it back for the June Gundam fair... Bugis Junction starting June 1.

~ 21 May ~
The buzz in Gundam-dom now is definitely the Shizouka Hobby show. Check out these new pics! Be sure to look at the sweet GM and the 1/12 Zaku!

~ 20 May ~
This news update taken from Newtype Asylum, check out the new releases from the Shizouka Hobby show. Among the cool releases are the 1/35 scale Gundam and Zaku!!! oh yeah!

~ 19 May ~
It's pretty much confirmed... the next MG to bre released after the RGZ-91 will be a RGM-79(G) GM Ground Type. It should come with a sniper rifle... cool!

~ 16 May ~
1/144 HGUC RGM-79 'GM' spotted in Singapore at Carrefour Suntec City. Check out my review and pics.

~ 14 May ~
A guy on the web predicted the core-fighter in the GP03s way before it was widely known... now he predicts the list of new MGs:

- GP-04G
- Geara/Jagd Doga
- S/Ex-S
- GM Ground Type/Sniper
- Gouf Flight Type
- Quebely

Well, the Quebely was rumored from another source earlier...

~ 13 May ~
A good source reveals that there is a good chance the MG GP03s might hit the retail stores by next week! Let's keep our fingers crossed.

~ 5 May ~
Rumor on the gundam-scene - that an MG Quebely is scheduled for release this year... remember it's *just* a rumor.

April Updates

~ 30 April ~
Played around with photoshop today... have a look at what I came up with here... it's MS in Singapore!

~ 29 April ~
More pics of the gouf custom up. Also completed my review!

Added the frames navigation, re-organized info a little.

Added review of MG RX-93 Nu-Gundam and more pics of the Nu-Gundam, Kampfer and Gouf Custom.

~ 28 April ~
Put up this site... added review of Shiki and some pics of my work.

April Updates

~ 29 April ~
Check this out... the next MG to be released is the cool transforming RGZ-91! I was going to get a Zeta but now I'll wait for this one. Click here for pics.

~ 28 April ~
The Shiki is in Singapore. Retails for about S$84 which is on the expensive end - even if it is gold plated.