RG Aile Strike AIF version Complete

Finally, project Aile Strike AIF complete. I actually have a story about this color scheme which similar what waylander9 did on his Forgoten warrior. I had this kit during November if i'm not wrong and i has a lot of complain about this kit when i got it out of the box. Luckily the paint really done its job for helping me tightening the joints. I guess most of my complain solve except the palm issues. You might notice that this unit is left handed which is similar to my MC Hi-Nu Gundoom. The same thing happen which i screw up on the right palm. As for now, lets check out the painting list:

-Mr.Surfacer 1000

-Mr.Surfacer 1000 white

Color Scheme:

-Blue color (mixture of character Mr.Color blue and Mr.Color metallic blue)

-Red color (Mr. Color metallic red)

-Gold color (Mr.Color gold)

-Silver color (Mr.Metal Color Silver chrome)

-Black color (Mr.Color metallic black)

-White color (Mr.Surfacer 1000 white)

The color scheme almost original except for adding silver and gold color in. The yellow color has changed to gold since there are not much yellow color part (i lazy to prepare another empty bottle for pouring out the yellow color). Most of the inner frame was painted in either silver or gold and the rest are metallic black which hide beneath the armors. The concept of the inner frame color was inspired from a post in www.modelers-g.jp/ but that guy done it on PG Aile Strike. This is the first time i'm using Mr.Surfacer 1000 white to replace the Mr.Color white as white color because i was running out of white color paint and it is definitely a bad alternative solution. There are two reason explain why it is an bad alternative solution, first is the surface is easily crack after the paint dry (maybe the chemical material is different from normal paint) and second is it come in matte surface which is not friendly for panel line. The Mr.Color character blue somehow made the entire blue color look a bit glossy and the red color is a bit over vivid again which make it look more like blood red.

Another challenge come from this kit is the markings and foil stickers. Most of it is extremely small and not easy to hold for application. As for the panel line, i bought an 0.1 unipin fine line which i mentioned before but it still too thick for this kit. I guess it enough for my frustration on my project here since i actually quite happy with the end result :) and lets check out the photos (Story of the AIF is on the bottom of this post)

New lootz and updates (metal decal, solar turn table)

I guess it should go back to normal posting after few promotion post for both iShop2go and GK. So here we go, my new lootz. The paint was from local hobby shop while other such as the single action airbrush, decal and solar turn table are from M.G.S2u.com.

i only realize that i run out of white color when i start painting the RG Aile Strike and my solution was replace the color with Mr.Surfacer white (more detail on this later). Other color was bought as extra supplies as my next project after the RG Aile Strike don't need much of painting on the outer armors.

Alright, as for the single action airbrush, I bought this as the back up form my current airbrush. And the design of this airbrush is slightly different which it can attach to the empty bottle directly. Since its cheaper, i don't hope it can perform better than my current airbrush so let me test it and re-post this again later. By the way, i like direct attachment for the empty bottle to the airbrush because the step for cleaning the airbrush is easier before change to other color (just swap a bottle with thinner and spray for few second then change to other color, isn't this way is more simple).

And this is my favorite loots. This thing is like magic. Without any battery and turn on the light, it automatically turn. I heard there is another version made from China is a lot more cheaper but the seller said the stock will only reach by next few weeks. Man, if you're looking for some continuous turn table without wasting money on battery, this is the one. The only thing that made me feel not satisfy with this is the the size. I hope i can get something bigger.

Decal, decal, decal. Metal decal. I remember i saw this in one of the PG Strike Freedom but that set cost about US$ 20. As for this, it use for MG Astray Red Frame and it only cost me.... less than RM 5. Believe it or not. Haha.

And another best lootzzzzzzzzzzzz.... new toys. Well, it's not entirely mine and it belong to my company but as i'm part of the company, i have the right to use it for my personal usage.

Another important stuff, the flash. We don't have enough budget to get the original Canon series but this should be good enough, the Nissin 622 Mk 2.

Lastly, my own updates which affecting the blog. Lot of paint, massive masking and lot of MESS!!! The worst part is my painting station was totally...... speechless. All i can say now is, have to wait for another few days until all painting progress in my house complete and i will only able to continue the paint job on the RG Aile Strike.

iShop2go Christmas promotion update

Ishop2go promotion items for Christmas:

-Bandai Master Grade MG 1/100 GN-0000GNHW/7SG 00 Raiser with Seven Sword
-Bandai Robot Spirit [SIDE MS] MS-06 Zaku II
-Bandai Robot Spirit [SIDE MS] Avalanche Exia
-Bandai Gundam Master Grade 1/100 Shenlong Gundam EWBandai U.C. Hard Graph FF-X7 Core -Fighter Bandai U.C. Hard Graph FF-X7 Core Fighter Keywords: 0079
-Bandai PG Gundam Perfect Grade ZGMF-X20A Strike Freedom Gundam (Normal Edition)
-Bandai RG Gundam Real Grade 1/144 MS-06S Zaku II
-Bandai Gundam 00 1/144 00 raiser GN Condenser Type
-Bandai Gundam Formania MSN-04 Sazabi
-Bandai Gundam 00 1/144 GN-010 Gundam Zabanya
-Bandai SD Gundam Sangokuden Brave Battle Warriors 021 Shin Goka Ryuso Ryubi Gundam
-Bandai Gundam 00 1/144 Gundam Astraea
-Bandai Gundam 00 1/144 HG 63 1.5 Gundam
-Kotobukiya M.S.G. Mechanic 003
-Kotobukiya M.S.G.Trailer Base 004
-Kotobukiya M.S.G.Trailer Base 003
-Kotobukiya M.S.G. Mechanic 002
-Kotobukiya M.S.G.Trailer Base 001
-Kotobukiya M.S.G.Trailer Base 002

Updated product:

Bandai Gundam Seed Destiny 1/60 Strike Freedom Gundam Lighting Edition
Bandai Gundam 1/200 HCM-Pro 45 GN-002 Gundam Dynames
Bandai Gundam HCM Pro MS-09 Rick Dom
Bandai Gundam 1/200 HCM-Pro 31 YMS-14S Char`s Gelgoog
Bandai Gundam HCM Pro MSM-04 Acguy
Bandai Gundam HCM Pro MSM-07S Char`s Z`Gok
Bandai Real Grade RG 1/144 MS-06F Zaku II

Some funny video from iShop2go for wishing you Merry Christmas:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vFvxXQYDSQs

GK Contest (RESULTS!!!)

Alright guys, for those who participated, i know you can't wait for the result and here we are after the long wait. Before i announce the result, i have to say thanks again for all participants and those who support the contest even though they couldn't enter the contest due to some reasons. The contest was held around November, the duration for the contest was a bit short and not expose enough to all other bloggers and that's why the response was quite low but we still appreciate those who participated and interested to the contest. AND HERE IS THE RESULT for the selected winners:

- Nazree Anuar            from http://bd77.wordpress.com/=

- Russell Hutchison      from http://tembergundam.blogspot.com/ 

- Gundam Meisters      from http://gundameisters.blogspot.com/

- Goh Chee Yong        from http://k3v1nh0bby.blogspot.com/

So, congratulations guys. Further instruction will be given before January (not much but just some basic information for the selected winners)

I will conclude this contest year 2011 here. 

For any other inquiries or questions, you may drop a mail to the following email address in the following link:

Gk Contest plus Promotion for Bloggers

RG Aile Strike AIF Intro

Addicted to video editing, i guess the best way to hide pictures in a post is posting it in the video. Other than that, one video explain everything.

but the only disadvantage is.. load the video.. enjoy..