WIP : Hasegawa 1/72 VF-0C Phoenix Pt. 2
Handpainting time! First up the ejection seat which is pretty straightforward. Black with OD cushion. I decided to give the pilot a tan flightsuit like what US pilots wear now in the Middle East. Bright helmet and shoulder pads though. Just because… 🙂 The center console is next. Since the VF-0C will be in-flight, the …...
WIP : Hasegawa 1/72 VF-0C Phoenix Pt.1
For Plamo’s annual WOOB competition, the theme this year is Do You Remember Macross. I’ve been honored to be asked to be a judge apparently because I’m a Macross fanboy haha! I actually have two other ongoing WIPs that can be considered for WOOB, but what the heck, I decided to add another one. 🙂 …...
And don’t call me Shirley!
Leslie Nielsen has died and the world is less funny somehow. I of course, know him as Lt. Frank Drebin from the Naked Gun series. Years later, I realized he was also in Airplane! where as Dr. Rumack he uttered his most famous line: Rumack: Can you fly this plane, and land it? Ted Striker: …...
Irvin Kerschner (1923-2010)
OK… first Leslie Nielsen and now Irvin Kerschner. Now many don’t know him, but he was the director of arguably the best of the 6 Star Wars episodes, namely Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back. He also happened to direct a guilty pleasure of mine, Robocop 2. Yes, the one with the psycho …...
A short history of Rocket Punch
It all began after I took a short web design course over a summer in 1998. I was also into abit of scale modeling then. So I did what came naturally; do up a website about scale modeling. And wow, more than 10 years already and I’m still doing both of them. So take a …...
Preview : 1/72 Morr Models VF-1 Atmospheric Booster
Kit Info Manufacturer: Morr Models Scale: 1/72 Media: Resin Parts: 39 Price: USD 104.95 The Subject The atmospheric booster was an optional attachment to send VF-1 Valkyries into space orbit. The booster is discarded once the Valkyrie reaches space. Advances in technology will eventually enable future variable fighters to reach orbit...
Review : AFV Acrylic Techniques by Mig Jimenez
DVD Info Minutes: 55 Language: English with Spanish subtitles System: PAL Price: USD 20.00 (est.) Introduction First a disclaimer: this DVD does not teach you how to assemble a kit. It does teach you how some simple techniques can really ‘pop’ a kit and bring it to another level. Traditionally, weathering and finishing of...
Completed : Hasegawa 1/48 Lockheed Martin F-16C ‘414th CTS’
The Subject The Lockheed Martin F-16 Fighting Falcon (originally developed by General Dynamics) is a multirole jet fighter. It currently serves in no less than 25 nations, with over 4,400 aircraft built. Commonly known as the ‘Viper’, it features innovations including a frameless, bubble canopy for better visibility,...
Remembering: Choudenshi Bioman
Choudenshi Bioman (Super Electronic Bioman) was one of the first Super Sentai series that I remember. When I was a kid, I’d buy the monthly Televi-kun, a magazine about children’s Japanese TV programs. Even though it was in Japanese, I’d obsess over the pictures. During that time, Choudensi Bioman was the featured...
WIP : Hasegawa 1/72 VF-22S Sturmvogel II Pt.4
One last look before sealing the canopy! First up I hand painted the cockpit sills with black grey and instrument coaming US grey. Both are given a black wash and lightly drybrushed to pop the details. I dipped the canopy in Future then cemented it to the kit. In addition to the super shine, the …...
