以太精卫 x 玄华宫 - 炎枫

 This is a Chinese style Mecha. Initially I was attracted simply by it's design, simple as that. While the overall fitting n flow of the building I believe could have been better, i absolutely enjoy the experience. It serve as a fresh breath for it's different style of assemble procedure; though some might consider them as flaw or imperfection.

Probably the main complaint i have is the purple parts. If I were doing painting on this kit, I would being cursing as it is made of soft vinyl which makes it extremely hard to sand to perfection, and paint to grab hold onto it.

Lucky, I m doing this as a zero paint project XD 

 

  

 

 

 

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SNAA Blade King 刃皇

 Zero painting, pure enjoyment!!! This is a kit from a China company branded as SNAA.  

Again, it is super duper similar to Gundam; more like a modeler's modified work of a gundam for GBWC. Lol. Ok, photos below:

Personally, what attracted me to build this kit is basically the two katana-like sward at the back. I really think those are cool :)

Overall build is smooth. Instructions are clear n organized, fitting is good.

All I did were just snapfit the kit, clean up the nub marks, decal, some option metal parts, decals, and top coat. The result? Pretty cool i think; as long as u dont look at it too close XD

Happy modeler, is who I am 

Howling Star - Nebula 哮星 - 星云

 Is 2024. Is another kit i considered "completed without painting.

Ok, photos first, words later.

This kit is definitely a fresh breath amongst other China made model kits that looks a little to much alike to Gundam. Overall, the building process is kinda smooth too.

As usual, in terms of chemical, I only put flat top coat. Other stuff are just decal, some metal transfers n metal option parts.

Overall, the structural design n details are a little overdone too, which is perfect for OOB or zero-paint build just like this, but it will be pretty challenging for modification. The most important thing now to me is a smooth and enjoyable build; with a completed kit that is quite eye pleasing.

ROKR Rhinoceros Beetle

 From ROKR, a China wood model maker which I love! Here is their new product in injection plastics, which also comes with lights and movement. Damn I CANNOT resist such offering despite the slightly higher in price.

ROKR is one of China's top wood model kit manufacturer. Their stuff are always high quality: Good design, clear manual, smooth process, user friendly and techincally accurate.

This is one of their series that they venture into injection plastic and multimedia. The best part is, it is battery powered, with lights and movements too. I admit I was sold when I first saw their video about the V8-like engine at the abdomen part of the beetle XD

Overall, I did zero painting. Everything is prepainted. Besides that, I have had added a little extra here and there: some tiny gear from watch clockwork stash i bought from internet, and added 3 pcs of green LED.

Overall this is a fantastic process!

How Cat Around The World In 80 Days Wooden Flying Ship

 

This is an absolute fun project! Ok, as usual, photos first:

This is a kit by China Wood Model Maker named "How Cat". Laser cut ply wood with lots of details and good accuracy. Besides that, with the help of laser cut fancy cards and thread, this multimedia kit is definitely easy to build with a pretty attractive finished look.

The usual complaint i have for wood model, which is the lack of fine details, is being kinda rectified by the used of last cut cards and the use of thread. Overall just white glue, knife, and a little sand paper, this is like having a relaxing evening walk in the park after the rain.

Will definitely get another one from them. Worth every penny.

Resin Group Build: Android Cat Skull

 This is my entry for PlaZone's Resin GB 2022, the last GB of the year.

This is the project I did to join Plazone's Resin GB. The kit is a concept drawng of the cyborg cat skull. 

Basically, it is just a very fun n fast project. Did some panel line scribbing (For masking purposes), mask the orange color stripes, change some nuts n bolts to metal option parts.

The whole project probably I spent the most effort is on the display stand, which I have made it to looks like some sort of a CPU. Basically is just dissecting some old TV remote controls and whatever random leftover electronic parts I have in my stash. To make the whole thing a little more interesting, i just added a blue light and a warm white COB filament and two LED, which later enamel clear green was painted on them to make them green lights.

Overall am very happy with the project, not because of the workmanship but the experience of carefree building.