Coming soon

Hello all!

Over the week or so, I'm hoping to have a few updates for you.

One will be of the continuation of my AMT/ERTL Enterprise E model. (Half built and needs a lot of painting).

Also will be the painting of my gundam RGM-89 Jegan to match the box art colours.

Then I'll be building the Jago Doga model and painting it also to match the box art.

Along the way, I'll be doing an article on stripping paint from your models, how to save a few quid for your hobby and some general bits and pieces along the way. So I hope you enjoy whats coming!

Oh and I've registered for nom-con! More on that soon also!

OOOH AN Update! Pic heavy

Hi All,

I completed the Argama build and have a few photos for you from the build. Info on the series can be found here http://www.mahq.net/mecha/gundam/index.htm , Select Gundam ZZ series and scroll down to the Argama class.

Now without further ado:

My tools of the trade. A plastic cutter from Gamesworkshop and a set of hobby blades that I got for like €3.

Ah, the box. Nice picture of the model itself on the front. Nice pictures along the side too.

All the sprues in their bags, all wanting to be released!!!!

All the sprues, released and ready...

Forward section complete.

Rear section complete, nice detail for the engine.

The completed model.

Front and rear view

Two of the same! The first is the model in its cruising mode, the second is in combat mode.

Overall, its a lovely model. the chrome shine on the plastic really catches the eye. Also the choice of two modes, easily changeable is a nice feature. I would have liked a decal or two, especially for the stand, that would really make it jump out at you. The engines are metal so add a bit of weight to the model that makes it feel solid in your hands.

A quick note on the instructions - they're in Japanese, but the step-by-step is shown in clear and easy to follow pictures.

Thanks for looking, hope you enjoyed looking as much as I did building!

Update soon

Hi all!

As you can see, I've added a photo to my title area. Its of the Argama from the Gundan series. I've just finished the build and will have a post up on the build as soon as I've resized the photos!

The font used in the title is Jacinto Sans by www.tracertong.com (Paul Reid).

On The Table

So apart from having a load of Warhammer 40k models to build maybe convert and paint, what else have I.

Well, beside my lovely desk is this bad boy.

STAR TREK - USS ENTERPRISE - NCC-1701E.

Its 1/1400 scale. Made by AMT. I've never had a kit from AMT before but had read mixed reviews. But to be fair, I do like this kit. Just one or two Nittpicks but its good. The colour of the parts in the box were orginally bone white. Nittpick 1. 2nd nittpick is the way the pylons connect to the nacelles. Over than that it's good. I've it about half built and quater painted so will have updates from now on for it. But expect slow work.

Next up is this beauty:

It's a 1/7000 (i think) ship from Gundam series.

Oh, can't wait to build this beaut.

That should wet your appetite. Enjoy!

I Have a Follower?

Weeeyeeee. I has me a follower!!!!! Ya! Now to try and have interestion articles in order to keep my follower! Oh, that might be hard, but I shall try and rise to the occassion!

Thumbnail

By the way, the thumbnail I'm using is taken from www.gadgetblind.com. And I really want one!!!!!

It's the head of the gundam 00 Exia. Gimme!!!!!

Location, Location, Location

So, where do I get my models?

Warhammer 40k models are easy to get. Games Workshop has a store in Dublin along the Quays. My local Art'n'Hobby store has a small selection also. Then there's Gamers World along Jervis St. Ebay is good for individual models. And finally I find www.adverts.ie is good for 2nd hand armies.

I don't really go to the wargaming stores online. Don't really know why, just don't.

My gundam models have a variety of places. My original Gundam Wing figures were bought from Smythes Toys, sadly they no longer stock gundams. Then I went to the George's Arcade in Dublin. Mini Japan (i think its called that) has a stall there and he used to stock models. Last few times I was there, he had none, I think due to the bulk he's stopped doing them. Boo to that.

I've gotten a lot of my models from ebay, either 2nd hand group lots, individual built figures or brand new figures. I'll post what ebay shops I use in a future post.

I got some models in Amsterdam and even in Jo'burg S.A.

Never know where you might find them!

Other models such as my Star Trek models are wither from Ebay or Crowe's Street. Crowe's Street in Dublin has a little gem of a shop hidden away. It has a small shop on a corner of a building. In this shop is one of the most dis-organised yet brilliant shops I've ever come across. In one corner is a guy selling new comics, in a space the same size as a wardrobe. Beside him is the man I've gotten a few bits and pieces from, he sells models. Older Star Trek, Transformers, Star Wars, Battlestar Galactica etc. Even some 80's stuff.

Then the rest of the shop is taken up with comics. Back issues in comic bins, cardboard long boxs, and stacks. Looks dis-organised, yet the guy who runs this section knows exactly where everything is. Sheer brilliant.

Subcity Comics and Forbidden Planet also sometimes stock models but not that often :(

I'll try and dig up the ebay shops that I mentioned earlier and I hope this helps the Irish guys who may be looking for stuff.

Till next time!

Starting Off

Right so, a brief intro I believe is in order. I live in Ireland. That means that unless I go for the Revell or Airfix army models, I don't really have much options for modelling. However ebay and online sellers are great. So this blog is going to be about me, building and in some cases painting models that I buy. So you should expect probably mostly Warhammer 40k posts, maybe some gundam posts and even more rarely Star Trek models.

Hopefully I'll have lots of photos, once I figure how to add them to the posts.

My plan is that I shall update at least once a week, that should force me to get my arse in gear and actually model and/or paint some stuff. And maybe some small conversions for 40k. Hopefully, someone might find this blog interesting and helpful, but i'm not expecting many followers.

Since I'm only starting off, I may have a few posts up fairly rapidly.

Thanks for taking a look and having a read!