1/60 PG Unicorn part 3

Gallery May 3, 2015 GN 4 Comments

As you can guess I've been busy which is why I've not update the blog recently for the PG Unicorn build. I'm remedying that now with a comprehensive build update!

First off, I was impressed with the size of the complete Unicorn feet so brought the PG … Continue Reading ››

PG, Work In Progress

1/60 PG Unicorn part 2

Gallery April 19, 2015 GN 1 Comment

The last few weeks have been busy here, so little time for Unicorn. I just got back from a week visiting a trade show (NAB in Las Vegas), so I'm posting a quick photo update on the build.

Now that winter is over, spring is bringing bright … Continue Reading ››

PG, Work In Progress

1/60 PG Unicorn part 1

Gallery April 10, 2015 GN Leave a comment

I bought the Unicorn PG as soon as it came out, along with the LED set, and I've been aching to get started on it, but because I'd already built the MG Unicorn, I wanted to think on how best to paint the PG version.

As I'd … Continue Reading ››

Completed Builds, MG, Misc

April Picture Update

Gallery April 3, 2015 GN Leave a comment

Hoi Hoi San Costume Change

First up we have Hoi Hoi San in her "Costume Change" kit form.

No WIP on this kit. I'm waiting on new Alclad grey primer to arrive so I wanted to work on a kit that wouldn't take too much time, or need … Continue Reading ››

Work In Progress

1/100 Launcher Sword Strike part 6

Gallery March 23, 2015 GN 1 Comment

The Sword pack first involved disassembling the left shoulder of the mech so you can extract the one part you need to build up the new shoulder. Why an extra piece could not have been provided I don't know!

The new shoulder looks great, although there's fit … Continue Reading ››

MG, Work In Progress

1/100 Launcher Sword Strike part 5

Gallery March 10, 2015 GN 4 Comments

There is a good set of water-slide decals with each of these kits.

The decals went on smoothly.

On the shoulders, the decals have to go over an edge, but they conformed well to the underlying shape. The … Continue Reading ››

Tips & Tricks

Paint – What I use and why

Gallery March 5, 2015 GN 16 Comments

Since getting my airbrush I've become I've had to learn more about paint and how to get the best out of it. I've also developed some favourites because I love what effects I can achieve with them.

I keep the majority of my paint near my airbrush … Continue Reading ››

MG, Work In Progress

1/100 Launcher Sword Strike part 4

Gallery March 2, 2015 GN 8 Comments

The paint is dry, the top coat cured and we've reached that fun part of the build where you add the armour pieces and assemble.

And because of all the work up-front, it took only a few minutes to put everything together. I've kept the photos with … Continue Reading ››

Tips & Tricks

Masking 2

Gallery March 1, 2015 GN 6 Comments

After doing the first half of the white armour pieces on the DM Strike kits, I realized that some of the techniques I used would make for a great set of tutorials.

The starting point is to use Alclad grey primer on all the pieces. Not only … Continue Reading ››

MG, Work In Progress

1/100 Launcher Sword Strike part 3

Gallery March 1, 2015 GN 4 Comments

This is going to be a short update on the Launcher and Sword Strike because the next blog post is going to be tutorial on masking techniques using the white armour pieces of the Strike as the working example.

I've painted half the white runners. Here's the … Continue Reading ››

GN Particles

1/60 PG Unicorn part 3

1/60 PG Unicorn part 2

1/60 PG Unicorn part 1

April Picture Update

Hoi Hoi San Costume Change

1/100 Launcher Sword Strike part 6

1/100 Launcher Sword Strike part 5

Paint – What I use and why

1/100 Launcher Sword Strike part 4

Masking 2

1/100 Launcher Sword Strike part 3

Adventures in Plamo