Author: Zeroconvoy
The Holy Grail: Doyusha’s Parts Separator
Hello, everyone! Today I have something pretty simple to show, but something very, very helpful! Today I’d like to show you the Sugot! Parts Separator Tool by Doyusha. As the name suggests, this tool is designed to help separate model kit parts, be it Gunpla, military, or anything, really. Box So, let’s get going with a quick box overview. On the front, we have a basic overview of what you c...
Creating a Mirrored Display Base
Hey everyone! So, last time I showed off an idea I had about giving a mirror look to a Gunpla kit using the PPC-Kn61 model cover. Well, as you may have noted, that isn’t the intended purpose of that product. Instead, its intended purpose is to be a reflective base to a display case. So today, we are going to take a look at said display case. Display Case – Intro: Display cases come in all he...
Reflective Plamo Surfaces
Introduction Hey everyone! Today I’ve got something pretty cool to show you. So, while browsing HLJ, I came across this nifty little thing: the Model Cover Base Mirror (Square) by Hobby Base. The Mirror Square is typically used to line the bottom of a display case. However, what caught my attention was, and I quote: “Use as-is, or cut it to the exact size that you need!” And noted on the la...
OLFA Hobby Knife & Rotary Cutter Guide
Hello everyone! It’s that time again for another showcase! Tutorial? Something like that. Anyhow, today we are looking at the Small Cutter A Plus and the Hobby Rotary Cutter by OFLA. Small Cutter A So let’s start off by looking at the Small Cutter A. Flipping the box over, we are given instructions on general use. More or less, that is what I’ll be covering, so here is a quick ov...
Sanding Sponges: A Game Changer for Curved Parts
Introduction Hello all! Let’s start with a question: what do you know about sanding? You know, removing nubs and stuff. Something you wouldn’t associate with sanding is, well, sponges. And that is what we are here to talk about today: sanding sponges! We will be looking at the Softback Sanding Sponge Stick #220 Coarse and the Softback Sanding Sponge #800 Super Fine. What are sanding sp...
How to Tighten Loose Joints on a Toy or Model Kit
Hello, and welcome! So today, I have a question to ask you: How many times has this happened to you? — You are putting your model or figure into a cool pose and then BOOM. A limb pops off, or it starts to droop? Or even falls off? Now, these problems can be caused by various issues. It could be that the joint is just too small for the socket it is going into. Or the part of the figure is jus...
Touching up: Moderoid Gurren Lagann
Hello all! I hope you enjoyed my previous look at the Moderoid Gurren Lagann from Good Smile Company. If you haven’t seen that post, please feel free to take a look then pop back here. After building the model kit, there were some issues here and there with it. I’m not saying it is a bad kit – far from it. But I do feel a bit of work on it will definitely improve it. So, without...
Moderoid Gurren Lagann: Review/Showcase
Hello everyone! Moderoid Gurren Lagann is finished! So let’s get to it! General Appearance Before I start, I’d like to point out I did not put any of the stickers on this kit, as minimal as they are. There is a reason for that. But for now, let’s take a look at this model. The moderoid does a real good job at capturing Gurren Lagann’s likeness, even in a chibi form. The detail is pretty good, too ...
Moderoid Gurren Lagann: Unboxing
Hello all! Times are pretty crazy right now, but never fear, for Gurren Lagann is here! Gurren Lagann is one of my personal favorite anime of all time and a series that Good Smile has really dived into as of late. (A Yoko Nendoroid re-release, please!) So, this particular figure is a model kit from Good Smile Company’s Moderoid line. And I’ve been inquisitive about this line, so without further ad...
Tamiya Weathering Stick (Mud and Snow)
Hello all! I hope things are going well for you in your part of the world. Today, I bring you a how-to on Tamiya’s weathering stick. First of all, what are these? Well, as the name implies, they are weathering sticks designed to give your model or figure a more visible and realistic weathered effect. The two weathering sticks I’ll be using are the snow and mud versions. Additionally, to help show ...
How to Soften Ball and Socket Joints
Hello everyone! So, I had a bit of a problem. Opening my figma Gridman, he wasn’t connected at the waist. I tried pushing the ball joint into the socket, but it would just pop right out. So what to do? Well, here is a short guide about softening up socket joints on figures. What is a Ball and Socket Joint? A ball and socket joint is basically two parts: you have the ball joint which allows for mos...
MP-48 Transformers Masterpiece Lio Convoy – Review/Showcase
Hello all! As promised, here is the showcase/ kind of review for MP 48 Lio Convoy! So first, let’s take a look at the Maximal leaders Beast Mode! Beast Mode We’ll start off with a comparison against the original Flash Lio Convoy from Beast Wars II, which uses the same mold as the original Lio Convoy figure. Now let’s see what he can do! First, we have this assault mode, which is ...
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