When the anime series "Mobile Suit Gundam" hit Japanese screens in 1980, no one imagined that the Gundam models derived from the saga would reinvent the anime scene around the world. As the plastic models celebrate its 40th anniversary, its…
This Real Grade (RG) GunPla model kit of the ZGMF-X42S Destiny Gundam from Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Destiny is 1/144 scale and fully articulated, allowing for endless display options. The parts have a beautiful titanium finish that gives the model…
The Hello Kitty x Gundam Project launched back in Spring 20219 as a joint commemoration of Hello Kitty's 45th anniversary and Gundam's 40th anniversary. The collaboration produced an anime short, a popularity contest between the two, and tons of awesome…
One of the many great things about Gunpla is that the more you obsess over the details, the more amazing your kit becomes. For beginners looking to take theirs to the next level, the easiest way to improve the look of…
What is top coating? After assembling, painting and detailing your Gunpla model, you can use top coating to help protect it. Top coating is a method wherein you use a clear colored paint to seal in and protect whatever surface you are applying it on, and it is actually used in car manufacturing to help give cars a glossy finish. Therefore, you can imagine that a Gundam top coat is much more than a protective measure; when properly applied to your Gunpla, it also brings an extra aesthetic touch in either gloss, matte or even in-between.
After painting your Gunpla kit, it is recommended to apply decals to improve the realism and coolness of your Gundam plastic model. Applying decals can sometimes be intimidating, but just a like finished race car, your Gundam will ultimately look more professional and genuine with decals. In the end you will be glad that you put them on your kit!