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More on the HGUC Nu Gundam

Actually, I was thinking more of the Gun Eagle from SD Gundam Force when I did it...

More on the HGUC Nu Gundam

Hmm... then I would be more inclined to build a symmetric Nu Gundam with just one kit instead. No, I am not (just) trying to skim on expense (stagflation alert!), it's that 12 of these huge fin fannels on one MS is kind of freaky. Mounting 3 fin fannels on each side seems reasonable right?

Well, it's not exactly like I will actually try it out... On a related note, the HGUC Sazabi will definitely tempt me out of gunpla retirement. Shall be interesting to see...

More on the HGUC Nu Gundam

As Core requested:

All the pieces to convert the HGUC Nu Gundam to the Double-Wing version are all there - except the extra six fannels, which you'll have to use a second kit for. Also, If you want to have two shields, then you have to use the other arm from the other kit.

Quick Fix Review: HGUC 1/144 Nu Gundam

Quick Fix Review:

The 1/144 HGUC Nu Gundam

I had seen on the net - I forget which site, sorry - that the Double Fin-Fannel Wing was doable. And once I got my hands on one kit in the store, I checked the parts...and indeed, it was possible! So without further ado, I bought two kits and proceeded to modify.

Points of interest:

1) The knee joints are designed to be able to take the stress of the extra weight the wings bring to the kit - but...it still sags, so the trick is really to properly pose it.

2) The "mechanical" joint areas are now in gunmetal/metallic grey, rather than neutral grey.

3) The helmet comes as one piece - no more nightmares for people who putty and sand. And there's internal detail under the back flange of the helmet, too.






























4) The rifle can be gripped well - a big difference from the MG Kit.

5) the Fannels are fully-articulated and detailed.

6) there are internal details for the calves, but not much else - unless you consider the detailing on the underside of the waist-plates to be important.

7) The backup sabers and mountings are fully-articulated as well.

8) The shield uses Hazel-type connectors - I guess it's the standard now.

9) The proportions are somewhat in-between Izubuchi and Katoki - but the overall result is that it simply looks good.

10) The Bazooka mount swings, so it can technically go into position for "back-fire."

11) On the Minus side...the left hands are a downer. One is an open hand, and the other is a closed fist - no fist for saber-gripping or trigger-grips.

All in all, this is a very satisfying kit - if only it had more useful hands.

Newtype and Nirvana

Glad that you are back, Boaz.

Firstly I would say a connection between Newtype and Nirvana via Tomino's personal knowledge of Buddhism is quite plausible.

But I think it's quite wrong to attribute too much Buddhism influence into Newtype. Buddhism emphasizes personal enlightenment (Hinayana) and enlightenment of all (Mahayana). It's quite a stretch to find evidence of the teachings of either school in Newtype. Especially, Buddhism's Nirvana is the reward for escaping from Samsara. It is very tempting to compare the endless cycles of wars, destruction and suffering in Universal Century to Buddhist view of the material world. However, the Gundam heroes reject the idea that Samsara is an unbreakable cycle and Newtype Nirvana is an acceptable escape from the pains and suffering of the material world. So while he could "always go back to where Lalah is", he couldn't indulge in his own spiritual bliss and let the Samsara cycle continues in the Gyps War (Zeta) and CCA.

Somewhat OT: a stroke, near-death experience and other neurological conditions causing spiritual experience is well-known. Whether one experiences a Western or Eastern favor is very variable. One famous example is Hildegard von Bingen whose migraine caused profound religious experience of the Catholic favor.

Dr. Core

Gunpla announcement roundup

Ok before you complain that I am just ripping off Gunota (this and that), well ok guilty as charged. But the point of GML (as opposed to Gunota) is to have a little discussion.

What do I have to say... well... wow Gunpla is going 7 ways at the same time: First, CCA, 0080, Seed, Sangokuden, G00 and G00 side story. That's a little mad!

MG Gelgoog Ver. 2.0
MG Force Impulse Gundam
HGUC Sazabi
HGUC Zaku II Kai
HG Saachez custom AEU Enact Custom
HG Tieren Space Commander Type
1/100 Over Flag
1/100 Gundam Astraea
BB Senshi Sangokuden Kakouen Dalas
BB Senshi Sangokuden Sousou Gundam + Shibai Sazabi ~Miracle Of Guandu~