[TOOLS] TatsuHobby Decals FINALLY arrived..

Just when I thought that I have just thrown my money into the sea for the decals at Tatsu, their packages arrived after approximately 2.5 months of waiting. The packages comes from the States and the shipping is free and I guess there is nothing to complain about if you are not in a rush to use the decals.

From San Jose apparently...

Well prepared invoice...

These decals were actually bought for my Nu reborn project but I did not have the patience to wait anymore so I got them from Sam's decal instead. Just from the prints, I can see that it has a better quality than Sam's decal though. Predefined boundary or "etched" is there already just like the decals from Bandai themselves. This means that there is no need to cut extremely accurately as the decal will come off with their own shape.

 

For Hi-Nu next time perhaps ?? haha...

Thanks for viewing :) Till next time.

[GET] Kotobukiya's Model Supporting Goods (MSG)

One of those small things that my friend got from HLJ.com. He was just browsing through some stuffs there but did not want to get anymore kits for the time being. But then again he could not stop himself to buy at least something. So yea, the MSG from Kotobukiya. The hand is actually meant for 144 kits but it looks too big to me. Probably will only fit larger 144 kits.

Kinda expensive for just the hands at 500yen |||

Made in China..

Thanks for viewing :) Till next time..

[TOOLS] SamuelDecal, TatsuHobby, V2HobbyWorld - Decals !!!

I never thought that I would one day buy this decals just to detail my model kits. And I have always been satisfied with a panel lined and some painted kit. Now, building gunpla has gone to a whole new level for me as I have started spray painting, water decal-ing and maybe soon, top coating. 

Anyways, these are the water decals I got from various shops online recently. There have not arrive yet (at time of writing this post). I am sure that you can decipher which kits these decals are for.

The e-shops that I bought from are listed below:-

1. Samuel Decal

2. Tatsu Hobby

3. V2Hobby World

Here are the pictures that I have got from their websites. Too lazy to differentiate which decals are from which shops. I think it will be nice for you guys to browse through all of the decals yourself :) 

HGUC 1/144 Hi-Nu

HGUC 1/144 Studio Reckless

HGUC 1/144 Psycho Gundam Version 1

HGUC 1/144 Pscho Gundam Murasame Lab

HGUC 1/144 Zeta Gundam

HGUC 1/144 Gundam Unicorn ver.Ka & OVA

MG 1/100 Gundam RX-78-2 O.Y.W

HG00 1/144 Gundam Exia

HG00 1/144 O Gundam

HG00 1/144 00 Raiser

Thanks for viewing and stay tune for more updates.

Mr.Hobby's Mr.Mark Softer

Finally the Mr.Hobby's Mark Softer has arrived. I bought it from HLJ.com for 200yen but the shipping cost 880yen. After conversion, this small bottle 40ml of slimy liquid cost me B$16.50. Anyways, I have not tried it yet but I have been hearing good things about it. I will use this guide here from Ghost of Zeon to experiment with Mr.Mark Softer.

Here are some of the pictures. Note that the packaging from HLJ is once again great. Just look at how much bubble wrap and the size of the box just for this small bottle.

And here is the magical solution that will make your Gunpla more realistic :D

 

 

Thanks for viewing once again and stay tune for more posts.

[TOOLS] Got Sony DCS W230 Instead :D

I got the Sony DCS W230 instead guys :) It's a great camera and I am extremely satisfied with the quality of photos taken especially in low light and macro !!! Will be posting some photos of my previous Gunplas taken by this new gadget as a comparison :D

More information of the camera here. By the way, I bought it from KK.Chan, Seria @ B$395.00 with 2 x 2GBMemory Stick Pro DUO and a Sony pouch too. Kinda lazy to wait for my credit card and got it cash terms. Comes with 2 years warranty as well :).

Something to reward myself during the festive season ya !!! Selamat Hari Raya :D to ALL !!!

[TOOLS] Sony Cyber-Shot H20...Soon...

Have been pondering for a while to get a digital camera and finally decided to loan one at Shopping.com. Have not done it yet as I am still waiting for my credit card to be approve. Few of my friend thought that I am crazy about Gunplas until I get a camera just to take pictures of them.

Nope. Not true. Bought my first Canon IXUS back in 2002 but my bro was robbed of it during his school trip. Until now, I have never had any interest cameras and recently work is great and the cash is good.

Went to shopping.com and saw this camera at B$607 and can be loaned for B$32 per month for 2 years. Why not ? Just a couple of hours of OT. Have a look :)

More information on the camera here. Information from shopping.com here. And the review here.

Any opinions photography experts ? Please give me some advise :) while I still can change my mind...

[TOOLS] Modelling Tools that I use...

Hey guys...as promised...will be letting you guys have a look at the tools I used for building my gunplas and even the camera that I have been using (which is not mine)...Most of us have their own way of doing things but the tools we used should be somewhat the same...

I build my gunplas anywhere. There is no designated "workstation" for me. As long as I have some space, it can be done (of course with the tools listed below).

Below is a list of tools are use; ranked according to frequency and importance:-

1. Gundam Marker 0.1mm/ Saintograph Drawing Pen

The ultimate tool that turns your ordinary gunplas into something admirable (at least for me). Overdoing it though will make things worst. The first Gunpla penned by this marker is my HG Nu. My MG RX-78 was not panelled using gundam marker but the saintograph. I lost my Saintograph tough :(

Anyways, got this via a friend coming back from SG for SG$3.90. Dang !!! should have stocked more...

2. Good Ol'Eraser

Don't look down on this piece of unsightly rubber. When combo-ed with Gundam marker; you create great kits man. Pen with marker. Rub with finger excess. Clean with rubber and at the same time thin the linings !!! Cost B$0.30.

3. Nail Clipper

I prefer this over razors. Cut parts using scissors from runners and use this handy little clipper to clip da nips aways leaving behind a smooth surface (not 100% though). Cost nothing; found it lying around at home somewhere and made it mine :D.

4. Cotton Bud

Similar to eraser but this is use for hard-to-reach places. Moisten it and clean off excess marker lining in deep places. Don't know the price either. Just take what I have lying around at home.

5. Small scissor

I don't use expensive cutter from Tamiya or Bandai. Just a plain ol scissor to cut parts from runners fast and clean. Price is B$2.00. Get a better one so that it won't get blunt so easily.

6. Razor Blade

Use to remove fine nips not removable by nail clippers. I don't use filer as it will damage the parts. It's ok if you are painting over it; if not it will only scratch the parts.

7. Mr.Hobby Thinner & Color

This is a must for painting. You can dilute thick paint and use it as a paint rubber :). AND it does not melt your gunplas !!! The colors are just colors but there are different type and I cannot explained it as I am a first timer too :)

8. Paint brush

Any would do. I personally use B$0.30 brushes. One for each color I use. Just throw it if its worn out.

9. Camera

Last but not least, the camera that I have been using. Without it, I could not have share all the pictures in my blog. In case you are wondering, I am using my Nokia E71 to take a picture of the camera that I am using :)