Tamiya Group Build - Lucky Boat

 I am one of the kids grew up in the 80's and developed my love towards static modeling. Tamiya is definitely one of the company that helped me build up this hobby.

This is a name that is definitely a regular in my childhood memories. While not always had the money to purchase, the double star logo, the beautifully painted boxart etc filled up a lot of my childhood time n dreams. 

When I heard about Mr Tamiya, Shunsaku Tamiya, pass-away news in July 2025, while i have never had a chance to meet this person, i felt a little void in my heart. This is a man who did produce so much stuff that fills my chilhood memories.

So here's a kit I decided to build, joing SMM's tribute to Tamiya GB.

As many Japanese modeling company, that started as carpenters working on toys for children using wood, i decide to build an old model from tamiya , at least partly, made by wood.

This is the 003 in the series. Lucky ship with 7 happy God, an educational kit with sound activation circuit board.

Instead of using the pre painted paper board, i decided to redraw everything using water color and japan calligraphy brush. First time using wood water colot pencil. i must say really not my favorite.

Overall it is so fun.

Also recorded a short video for the sound activation. Frankly, if i were on the ship that swing like that, i would have been vomitting like crazy n definitely not so happy. Lol

T3 Build Off - Fat Dude Gundam & Zaku

 This is a gun little project with Kenny G. It's a kit consist of one RX78 and Zaku resin figure. The shape n design of them is in shape of an obese human being.

Simple kit, heads n limps are connected to the main body with magnetic balls. Basically it is just sand, prime, mask n spray. Simple n fun. Also as a project to kick start Kenny's modeling fire :p

如何猫 - 诡秘之主， 未来号

 A fine wood model by 如何猫 How's Cat. This is the first time i try to apply some paint onto a wood model.

Overall is a really fine kit to build, i would say not as smooth as ROKR, but the bits of extra challenges are really welcomed. After this, i m seriously thinking of building another one with paint. Love the process!

Motor Nuclear 摩动核 - 干将

 This is an lovely SD kit. Ok, photo first:

This is a nice SD kit from one of the more established China manufacturer: Motor Nuclear. An SD kit with dull inner frame, metal frame, and load of parts n accessories.

Fitting is good. The pre painted color is bright n brilliant.

Probably the only complain is the design: a lil too much details n it is definitely not easy to take photo. Lol

A good 3 weeks project.

estailev 红闪灵 火喰鳥

This is the 2nd kit from the same mould, by 橘猫工业。 Basically it is mainly the same mould, with some added runners and a color changed. Also new decals too.

Usually, i would think this is purely a rip off. However, looking at its price, pretty much 50% of the original, i would say at least the manufacturer knows what they r doing.

Ok, photo first.

 Another paint-free pain-free project .... XD. Overall the fitting , considering it is almost half a decade old, i would say it is still pretty decend. The building process is very smooth n enjoyable.

Personally, what really draw me in with this kit, besides the nice price setting, is the new shield design, with the decal.

Really happy with this 3 weeks project.

Mechanical Whale - 鲲

 

This is a cute kit with plastic and metal parts. The whole packaging is like a beautiful gift box, with hard chip board and ribbon.

Instructions are super clear n easy.

I just added some extra metal parts and photo etch piece to make it looks better. Took me few days to just complete this. Super enjoyable project!