WIP : Bandai 1/144 RGM-79G GM Command – Build Log
Next in my 1/144 Mass Production Mobile Suits collection is the ground pounding version of the GM Command. The usual mods were made: heightening the waist, extending the upper and lower legs, extending the lower arms, extending the base of the cockpit area and extending the neck. The neck was further reinforced with epioxy putty....
Completed : Bandai HGUC 1/144 RGM-79D GM Cold District Type
Kit Info1/144 Bandai HGUC 038Media: StyreneMarkings: Random The SubjectThe introduction of the MS-09 Dom by the Zeon forces proved to the Federation that while the RGM-79 GM was a capable MS, it needed to field a more maneuverable and better-performing MS to match up with the Dom. Late in the War, the RGM-79D was introduced. …...
WIP : HGUC 1/144 RGM-79D – Construction & Finishing
The next build for my RGM collection is the RGM-79D GM Cold Climate from the ‘Mobile Suit Gundam 0080: War in the Pocket’ OVA series. As usual it was pretty much cannon fodder but at least it put up a fight. Anyway the kit is one of the earlier releases from the HGUC line so …...
Completed : Bandai HGUC 1/144 RGM-79GS GM Space Command
Kit Info Brand: Bandai HGUC 051 Scale: 1/144 Media: Injection plastic Markings: Custom The Subject The RGM-79GS is a late production GM deployed in the One Year War. It is an upgraded variant of the original RGM-79 GM with improvements in performance and maneuverability. Two variants were subsequently developed: the RGM-79G GM Command...
WIP : Bandai HGUC GM Space Command Pt.2 – Painting & Finishing
Before painting, the tedious task of fixing seamlines and sprue marks begin. I’ve been turning to using an old bottle of Tamiya IJN Gray as a primer coat to reveal the problem areas. Various fillers were used including AK Interactive putty, super glue and epoxy putty. Painting can then begin! I decided to go with …...
WIP : Bandai HGUC GM Space Command Pt.1 – Construction
Next up is yet another kit that I have finished snapfitting for a long time. It also continues my EFSF grunt mobile suit collection (what a mouthful). This is one of the earlier HGUC releases so it suffers from the typical problem of its vintage: overly large hands, limited poseability and a somewhat squat stature. …...
Completed : Bandai HGUC 1/144 RGM-79G GM Command
The Mecha The RGM-79G GM Command is the result of the Federation’s refined manufacturing processes and is built on a modified RGM-79 GM frame with added thrusters for maneuvaribility. The RGM-79G is primarily tasked with colony defense. Manufacturing costs are high for this variant and production for this type is extremely limited....
