Review: Banpresto One Piece DX Figure The Grandline Children Volume 2 "Boa Hancock"

Hi guys! Doing a consecutive review for my latest figures. Still from One Piece Manga/Anime. It is Boa Hancock when she was a child. Manufactured by Banpresto with the series of One Piece Grandline Children. 

I got this figure along with Ace. As usual, their version of child looks cute. I love their faces specially those big eyes.

The packaging is the same as Ace's 7x5 inches box. With similar marking on the front of the box you will see the Banpresto Logo on the upper right side and the Toei Gold Sticker on the lower right part. Some printing of the name Boa Hancock and the series The Grandline Children vol.2.

The right side of the box shows the Figures front. And some writing of One Piece and The Grandline Children.

Review: Banpresto One Piece DX Figure The Grandline Children Volume 2 "Portgas D. Ace"

Hi guys! Here is my review of my latest addition to my hobby. From One Piece Manga/Anime. It is Portgas D. Ace when he was a child. Manufactured by Banpresto with the series of One Piece Grandline Children. 

I got this figure just yesterday, The price is nice since the Item is bought directly from Japan. These figures are fun to collect and they are mostly cute than their older versions. 

The packaging comes with more or less 7x5 inches box. On the front of the box you will see the Banpresto Logo on the upper right side and the Toei Gold Sticker on the lower right part. Some printing of the name Portgas D. Ace and the series The Grandline Children vol.2.

The right side of the box shows the Figures front. And some writing of One Piece and The Grandline Children.

Package No.5

Hello once again, I'm so sorry I cannot maintain the post in my blog. For those who have been following my post since the start of my blog. I've been doing some Gunpla works for a competition and part of the rules is not to show or the entry shouldn't be in the internet until the end of the competition. So, I hope you guys understand.

For now I have this in my Haul, Banpresto One Piece Grandline Children Volume 2 Ace & Boa. I got this from a friend who is working in Japan who happens to return in Philippines for a vacation. I haven't opened yet the figures itself. Here are some pictures of the packaging:

As usuall, LBC is my best recommended courier because of their packaging and handling of the item specially  for figures and gundams kits.

What's inside the LBC packaging is a thick black plastic bag.

Stop Build: Bandai MG 1/100 Lukas's Strike E + I.W.S.P.

Hi guys, here is my 2nd MG Gundam an as well my 2nd Stop Building Video. I built this back October 2011, it's a Lukas's Strike E + I.W.S.P., bought along with Revoltech Danboard. 

Series: Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Frame Astrays

Pilot: Lukas O'Donnell
Armaments: IWSP

                   CIWS
                   Rocket Anchors

                   Beam Rifles

                   Beam Hand Guns

                   Sword

                   Combined Shield

                             * Gatling Machine Gun

                             * Beam Boomerang

Release Date: February 2008

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Package No.4

Hi guys, I'm back! Sorry for the waiting, especially for those who have been watching my blogpost all the time. To start it of, I would like to show you whats new in my Hobby.

Yesterday, I already got my package "World of Warcraft Action Figures Series 2" I have ordered back last week. The figures are awesome, they are humongous. Haven't opened it yet, here's some pictures I have taken last night.

Obviously, the package was sent thru LBC. Although I have some problems about the shipping of these figures, it did turn out well. 

Broll Bearmantle - Night Elf Druid

Archillon Shadowheart - Human Warrior

Sprocket Gyrospring - Gnome Warrion

Zabra Hexx - Troll Priest

You can see he details are great even without opening them. Some minor Assembly is needed, but not that complicated even a 3 year old can do it. It ranges about 8-10 inches tall. If you guys wanted to buy something like this, you can contact me here: http://www.facebook.com/ABCbajet or simply comment in this post. I can ship Philippines Area only.

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Enamel Wash Test

Hi guys, I'll be posting early today since I'll be going home later no extension time to do the posting. Today, I will show you an Enamel Wash comparison test I made earlier this morning with my extra MG Lukas's Strike E + I.W.S.P. foot. 

The first picture shows an Enamel wash with the bare plastic out from the box.

The next picture shows an Enamel wash with a Gloss Coat on the plastic.

Paint Research 2

Sorry guys for not posting back in few days, I've been busy in my work and been searching for my paints to be used on my WIP. I guess I have to continue on my Paint Research post since not all have been tackled in my first post. 

Commonly, people who is into the hobby uses tools, paints, etc. what they've seen thru internet or those preferred for hobby use. Example of that is Tamiya Paints. Basically, we use these 2 kinds of bottled paint from Tamiya. 

Acrylic | Enamel

Notice that the color are the same but you can distinguish its difference by the color type printed on the bottle. You can also differentiate it with the bottle size. Acrylic with the round bottle and Enamel with 4 sided bottle. Just a review back in my first post. Acrylic is Water base and Enamel is Oil base. I've seen problems in the internet regarding what to use in thinning Acrylic or Enamel paints. You can use lighter fluid for thinning Enamel paints or you can use the Tamiya X20. Watch out for the label for each bottle because Tamiya Enamel and Acrylic Thinners come in the same item code X20.

Of course you can use variety of paints for this hobby. There are so many paints out in the market with the same kind and are good too. You just have to learn on how to work with the paint and on what you are painting carefully. Because, this might damage your plastic.

GSI Creos Gundam Marker List

Nothing to post today, so I decided to make a Gundam Marker List. I also added pictures of the Gundam Marker in Set.

GM01 - Black Fine Tip
GM02 - Gray Fine Tip
GM03 - Brown Fine Tip
GM04 - Gold
GM05 - Silver
GM09 - Light Green
GM10 - Black
GM12 - Gray
GM13 - Medium Gray
GM14 - Bright Pink
GM15 - Bright Green
GM16 - Metal Red
GM17 - Metal Blue
GM18 - Metal Green
GM19 - Metal Purple

GM06 - Blue (Gundam Marker Basic Set - GMS105)
GM07 - Red (Gundam Marker Basic Set - GMS105)
GM08 - Yellow (Gundam Marker Basic Set - GMS105)
GM11 - White (Gundam Marker Basic Set - GMS105)
GM21 - Brush Pen Gray (Gundam Marker Basic Set - GMS105)
GM22 - Metal Gray (Gundam Marker Basic Set - GMS105)

GM23 - Gundam CG Yellow (Gundam Marker Set - G-Generation - GMS106)
GM24 - Gundam Arms Gray (Gundam Marker Set - G-Generation - GMS106)
GM25 - Gundam Meta Light Green  (Gundam Marker Set - G-Generation - GMS106)
GM26 - Gundam EX Dark Gray  (Gundam Marker Set - G-Generation - GMS106)
GM27 - Gundam CG Red  (Gundam Marker Set - G-Generation - GMS106)
GM20 - Brush Pen Black (Gundam Marker Set - G-Generation - GMS106)

Paint Research

Happy New Year guys, may we all have a Prosperous New Year. Before 2012 comes, I would like to share my research about Paints, specifically for Plastic painting.

There are types of paints we use in our plastic model when painting.

1. Lacquer - Alcohol Base
2. Enamel - Oil Base
3. Acrylic - Water Base

Note: Of course, you cannot mix any combination of those paints.

When painting, you should know what to paint first. In this, always remember LEA. L = Lacquer, E = Enamel, A = Acrylic. For example you wanted to do Enamel Wash in your plastic parts, of course you'll be needing a Gloss Coat on the plastic before doing the wash. Here comes the LEA method:

1. Gloss Coat = Lacquer
2. Enamel Wash = Enamel
3. Flat Coat/Gloss Coat = Acrylic

Simple Photobooth

For those who asked me about my photobooth I used in my recent Photoshoot. I am glad to show you my Workstation and Photobooth.

My Photobooth is made out of an illustration board, cut into 4 pieces and stick together using packaging tape. Actually it looks like a Quadrilateral shape from the top view. The item cost would be more or less 60PhP and you can buy the materials easily in different school supply stores near you anywhere in the world. 

The light I used is only the main light of the Room itself, I think it is a 100Watts Florescent Bulb. Just enough to light up my whole photobooth and the subject to be photographed.

Some used tracing paper, some are silk cloth as background. It depends on the availability of the things you need. 

You can also see my Markers and tools for making my GunPla on the right side of the Photobooth. On the monitor are the photo taken from the photoshoot recently.

So, that's all for now. I hope this will help you create your Photobooth just like mine. Or be more creative and do what is on your mind. Good luck guys and Love more GunPla!

Thank you for viewing.

Photoshoot: Bandai MG 1/100 Gundam Astray Blue Frame Second Revise

Sorry guys, I've been busy this past few days working with my Social Security Account.

This morning, I just finished doing the photoshoot for my G-SHOT 2011 entry with my MG 1/100 Gundam Astray Blue Frame Second Revise. I'll be entering two categories, the Best Straight Built and Best Gunpla Photo. I took many pictures with various poses and angles for me to choose the best of the best. You guys can also choose for me. Just go comment on this post which is your best photo to be entered on the competition. By the way, December 31, 2011 will be the last day of submission. Here are the photos guys. ENJOY.

Gunpla Builders World Cup 2011 World Championship

Venue: Discovery Park Hong Kong 1F Sky Dome Atrium
Address: 398 Castle Peak Road, Tsuen Wan, N.T., Hong Kong

Date: December 25, 2011
Judging: 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Awarding: 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM (HKT)

Judging: The 10 Junior Course and 12 Open Course finalists will be judged at this time.
             A four-member panel composed of model magazine editors
             and Bandai judging staff will judge will judge each entry's construction, painting,
             and concept on a 10-point scale, and choose first through third place winners in
             each division

Stop Build: Bandai MG 1/100 Gundam Astray Blue Frame Second Revise

Hi guys, haven't started yet on my latest Model Kit, so many things need to prepare for the building. For now I would like to show you my Stop Building Video with my First MG Model Kit back in August 2011. It's an 1/100 MG Blue Frame Second Revise. I hope you'll like it guys.

Series: Mobile Suit Gundam SEED VS Astray

Pilot: Gai Murakumo

Armaments: "Armor Schneider" Combat Knife

                   "Armor Schneider" retractable foot combat knife

                   Tactical Arms II 

                             * Flight Mode

                             * Gatling Mode

                             * Gatling Arm

                             * Sword Mode

                             * Sword Arm Mode

Release Date: October 2009

                   

Thank you for viewing.

Basic Tools and Uses

Before I start any Work-in-Progress (WIP), I would like to introduce first the Basic Tools and of-course its use.

1. Cutting Mat - prevent damaging the table when doing the cutting
2. Fine Tip Pen Markers - use for panel lining the parts for detailing
3. Refill Blades - changing the blade of the Precision Knife when it gets rusty
4. Precision Knife - cutting the excess plastic from the part taken off the runner
5. Precision Cutter - cutting the parts from the runner/sprue
6. Philip Screwdriver -  screwing some parts that needs to be screwed

Carefully cut away from the part you wanted to prevent damage on the plastic.

Welcome to my Blog

Hello guys, this is ABCbajet. I'll be showcasing you my Work-in-Progress and Reviews on my Model Kits and more of my hobby thru this blogspot. Hope that you will like it and you are welcome to comment here.

Hopefully I will start my first Work-in-Progress for my upcoming Model Kit this December.

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